Outdoor Summer Concerts I Care About (So Far)

Summer Concerts are a mixed bag, I find. Some are free which is great because I like money. But as a result the crowds seeing your favorite bands are much bigger and less devoted. The ones that cost fix that problem but still usually have beer line issues, sweletering heat, etc.. I will probably be more selective this summer than years past, but these three shows are musts for me:

The Thermals @ McCarren Pool (Free, Sunday, date TBA)



Cat Power/Built To Spill @ McCarren Pool ($40, Saturday July 7th)




The Hold Steady @ Prospect Park (Free, Thursday, August 9th)