David Benjamin, the Summer Music Director for the City of Gloucester announces The Antonio Gentile Bandstand 2025 Summer Concert Series. He offers eight free concerts beginning on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 6:30pm with the Cape Ann Big Band and ending on August 24, 6:30pm with the Rico Barr Band. This year marks the thirty-ninth season of concerts at the bandstand.
A highlight of the season will be the Cape Ann Community Band Viet Nam 50th Anniversary Tribute; a musical salute to our Cape Ann Viet Nam veterans. The concert will feature patriotic music, military themes and popular tunes from the 1960’s and 70’s. A special commemorative piece entitled “Mekong” will center the program. The concert is sponsored by Bank Gloucester and the Gloucester Cultural Council.
The concert series is held at the Antonio Gentile Bandstand, Stage Fort Park, Hough Avenue, Gloucester. All concerts begin at 6:30pm. The bandstand was built in 1986, to honor Anthony “Tony” Gentile, who was the Director of the Gloucester High School Band for many years. His former students raised the funds to build the bandstand. The Gloucester Rotary Club helps maintain the bandstand and its landscaping. The concerts are ninety minutes in length. The rain dates for the Sunday concerts are the following Wednesday evening at 6:30pm.
The 202 series will also feature the return of the Compaq Big Band, the Continentals, 4Ever Fab and Martin and Kelly, Country Western Favorites.
Benjamin encourages all to attend. “Fantastic music overlooking the outer harbor; glorious sunsets; schooners sailing by; it doesn’t get any better than this in Gloucester!”
All programs are subject to change. Admission and Parking are free. Restrooms are ADA accessible. Bring a chair or blanket.
2025 Antonio Gentile Bandstand Schedule
July 6, 2025, 6:30pmCape Ann Big Band; Jazz
July 13, 2025, 6:30pmContinentals; Rock & Roll
July20, 2025, 6:30pm4Ever Fab; Beatles tribute
July 27, 2025, 6:30pmThe Jantelles, Vintage Rock & Roll
August 3. 2025, 6:30pmCompaq Big Band; Jazz
August 10. 2025, 6:30pmMartin & Kelly; Country
August 16 (Sat). 2025, 6:30pmCape Ann Community Band;
Viet Nam 50th Anniversary Tribute
August 24. 2025, 6:30pmRico Barr; Pop vocals
For concert information please visit www.DavidLBenjamin.com or telephone 978-281-2286
