Name: Listen Local: New Yacht City
Start: 2025-07-13T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-07-13T17:15:00-04:00
Location: Princeton Public Library

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

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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Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years and up, accompanied by an adult.

Youth: Drop-In Chess Summer sessions

Sat, Jul 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience.

Concert: The 1966 Show

Sun, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

A 13-piece band of Einstein Alley musicians performs songs from 1966 by artists including The Beatles, Neil Diamond, The Temptations, The Beach Boys and many others. Rain date is July 26.

Workshop: Writers Room

Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Playtime Fun: Game On!

Mon, Jul 21, 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.

Tech: Microsoft Excel for Beginners Part 1

Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Become familiar with Microsoft Excel for Mac in this two-part course. Part 2 is July 28 at 1 p.m. Registration required.

English Conversation (virtual)

Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

English Conversation

Mon, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

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Mon, Jun 16	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 17	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 18	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 19	Closed
(Closed for Juneteenth)
Fri, Jun 20	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 21	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 22	12:00PM to 6:00PM

Listen Local: New Yacht City

Sunday, July 134:00pm - 5:15pm

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