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Listen Local: New Yacht City

2025-07-13 16:00:00 2025-07-13 17:15:00 America/New_York Listen Local: New Yacht City Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

Sunday, July 13
4:00pm - 5:15pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-13 16:00:00 2025-07-13 17:15:00 America/New_York Listen Local: New Yacht City New Yacht City plays smooth yacht rock and R&B-inspired sounds of the '70s and '80s featuring songs from bands like Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers and Toto. Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

New Yacht City plays smooth yacht rock and R&B-inspired sounds of the '70s and '80s featuring songs from bands like Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers and Toto.

From the performers:

Based in Princeton, New Yacht City has wowed audiences in the tri-state area from the Jersey Shore to New York City and as far north as the Hudson Valley. Playing the signature songs of the smooth yacht rock style as well as R&B sounds this show features covers of performers such as Christopher Cross and Rupert Holmes as well as bands like Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers and Toto.

Band Members include: Manish Nag on Keys and Vocals, Megan McCafferty on Vocals, Ed Cipriano on Guitar, Kai Gibson on Bass, Nadir Jeevanjee on Bass, Ed Crisonino on Saxophone, Caleb Eckstein on Trombone and Kenny Feldman  on Trumpet.

In the event of rain or excessive heat, the concert will be in the Community Room.

Upcoming Listen Local concerts include: 

Aug. 3 – Stephanie Chin and Laurie Davis (double header at 3 p.m.)
Aug. 17 – Full Code
Sept. 14 – The Professors

 
If there is an accommodation that you need or would like so that you can fully enjoy library programs, please visit our Accommodations Request Form.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Performances | *No Registration |

TAGS: | Listen Local |

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This interactive event features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids 18 months and older, accompanied by an adult family member or guardian. Please bring a blanket. Registration not required.
Playtime Fun: Build it!
Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
All Mercer County residents are eligible for this photo ID card, which provides the cardholder's personal identifying information, medical risk factors and emergency contact information.
Workshop: Writers Room
Tue, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
Writers receive constructive feedback at these twice-monthly group sessions during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions.
Registration opens Sunday, June 1 2025 at 7:00pm
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