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The newest concert hall in NYC is the Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk. Shows will be held on a stage that also converts to an indoor music hall when summer is over. (Take a look at the amphitheater under construction at amny.com/ent). 3052 W. 21st St., Coney Island, coneyislandlive.com
2016 highlights: Sting and Peter Gabriel (July 3), Jane’s Addiction and Dinosaur Jr. (July 15), Dark Star Orchestra (July 31), Erykah Badu (Aug. 3) and Rick Springfield (Aug. 18).
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Forest Hills Stadium was renovated and reopened under new ownership in 2013, after years of disuse. At one time it was called the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills and was even home to the U.S. Open. This outdoor venue is a classic. 1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills, Queens. More info: foresthillsstadium.com 2016 highlights: Mumford & Sons (June 16 and 17), Dolly Parton (June 25), Paul Simon (June 30 and July 1) and Bob Dylan and His Band (July 8).
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Summer and music in NYC go perfectly together. And there are so many places to take in the sounds of the season.
Here are our favorite spots:
