WESTCHESTER, NY — Get ready for two great shows at Playland this summer. Hot Chelle Rae is live in concert on Friday, July 25 at Playland’s Music Tower Stage starting at 6 p.m., followed by spectacular fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Then on Sunday, July 27, Bridgit Mendler and the RunAround Tour take the stage for non-stop music and fun from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
All three members of Hot Chelle Rae — vocalist Ryan Keith Follese, guitarist Nash Overstreet, and drummer Jamie Follese — were raised by Nashville songwriters. The band’s 2011 album, “Whatever,” featured two U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles, including their top ten hit “Tonight Tonight.” Hot Chelle Rae’s recently released single, “Don’t Say Goodnight,” is charting as they tour this summer.
Bridgit Mendler, is a singer-songwriter, best known for her acting roles in the Disney Channel’s original series “Good Luck Charlie,” and original movie “Lemonade Mouth,” which featured her vocals on two soundtrack singles that charted the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. She additionally charted with her debut single “Ready or Not,” and her latest single “Hurricane” has been certified gold in the U.S. She will be joined by Jacob Whitesides, Before You Exit, Spencer Sutherland, Nick Tangorra and other pop acts at Playland.
Concerts are free with Playland Park admission for standing room only or lawn seating. Limited reserved seating is still available through Eventbrite.com and or at the park on the days of each show. Other VIP packages are available. Parking is $10 per car on concert days.
Playland’s rides will be open from 12 noon until midnight on Friday, and until 11 p.m. on Sunday.
Summer fun continues at Playland with International Friendship Day on August 3 and with Superhero Day featuring Marvel’s Avengers and Spiderman on August 10.
Playland is located on Playland Parkway in Rye, exit 19 off I-95.
Go to RyePlayland.org or call (914) 813-7010 for more information.