The annual Bristol Borough Doo-Wop Concert has a new name, but the sounds of the show won’t change too much. The show has transition to the new name of Oldies On The River for its 2022 outing.
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The free concert will take place at Riverside Park at the Mill Street Parking Lot on Saturday, September 17. The music will start with DJ Vinnie Medugno warming up the crowd at 5 p.m. and the main performers kicking off at 7 p.m.
“It’s going to be a great night!” said Craig Whitaker, one of the concert organizers.
The show, which is put on by Bristol Borough Council, will feature the Shadows of the 60s, Jay Sigel’s Tokens, The Chiclettes, and the popular Bobby Wilson.
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Wilson carries on his father’s legacy. Wilson started his music career in Honolulu following an unexpected medical discharge from the U.S. Navy, which led to him singing at a local karaoke bar. Eventually, he came to the attention of Peter Hernandez Sr., the founder of the world-famous doo-wop group “The Love Notes” and father of Bruno Mars. From there, Bobby Wilson’s music career picked up and he has been nominated for a Grammy three times.
This year’s festivities will include food trucks and vendors in the area of the concert and local eateries ready to welcome concertgoers.
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Organizers teased that R&D Food Specialties will be serving grilled chicken wings and sausages. Funnel cakes and hot dogs will be available from Fox’s Funnel Cakes and cheesesteaks and ice cream sandwiches are the menu items from the Feasterville Lions. Pizza and such desserts like cupcakes and candies will also be available.
Free parking and free bus service will be available from the Lenox parking lot at Radcliffe and Monroe streets starting at 3 p.m. and continuing until 11 p.m. on the day of the concert.
Whitaker said the buses are starting a bit earlier to accommodate those attending.
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“The reason for that is that there is a lot more food vendors and we want you to take advantage of that,” he said.
For more information on the concert, contact 215-788-1600 during regular business hours.
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