The summer concert season is upon us and we here at HT know that it’s virtually impossible for us to afford every show we want to hit, and still be able to pay our insanely expensive NYC rents. Luckily for us, there are a plethora of fantastic free concerts throughout the summer that don’t cost a dime. We decided to weed through them to give you our 1st Annual Free Summer Concert Picks…

HT Recommends: Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet f. Bela Fleck

Where: Castle Clinton National Monument, Battery Park

When: Thursday, May 29, 7:00pm

Official Info: This all-star acoustic quartet led by Abigail Washburn (Uncle Earl) and partner Béla Fleck explores intricate, thoughtful arrangements of old songs and gripping instrumental tunes, all with the underlying influence of the Far East. Along with co-members Casey Driessen and Ben Sollee, the Sparrow Quartet has visited China and Tibet as musical ambassadors, doing what mass media cannot in representing contemporary American culture.

Other Free Shows At Castle Clinton:

7/10 - St. Vincent, 7/17 - Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, 7/24 - Akron/Family, 7/31 - The Long Winters

READ ON for more free shows to check out this summer…