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Free Summer Concerts in New York City

Today and Good Morning America Host Free 2009 Summer Concert Series

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This summer, Today and Good Morning America are battling for your attention by sponsoring free summer concert series featuring big-name artists in New York City.

The good news: Free concerts featuring a wide range of artists including Black Eyed Peas, Fall Out Boy, Katy Perry, The Jonas Brothers, Green Day, and many more.

The bad news: You have to get up really early. Shows start at 7:00 A.M.

The 2009 Today Show Summer Concert Series will take place Friday mornings (and on some special additional dates as indicated in the schedule below) on the plaza at Rockefeller Center (between 49th and 50th St. near 5th Ave.). The Friday shows start at 7:00 A.M., but plan to arrive no later than 6:00 A.M. if you want a decent view.

Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis but you can request a fan pass and you might just get selected for a front-row view for an upcoming concert.


2009 NBC Today Show Free Summer Concert Schedule


FRIDAY, MAY 8, 7:00 A.M.– New Kids on the Block

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 7:00 A.M.– Jennifer Hudson

FRIDAY, MAY 22, 7:00 A.M.– Fall Out Boy

MONDAY, MAY 25, 7:00 A.M.– Rock of Ages

FRIDAY, MAY 29, 7:00 A.M.– Taylor Swift

FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 7:00 A.M. – The Dave Matthews Band

TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 7:00 A.M.– Joshua Radin (in-studio)

FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 7:00 A.M. – Black Eyed Peas

FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 7:00 A.M. – The Jonas Brothers

FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 7:00 A.M.– The Fray

FRIDAY, JULY 3, 7:00 A.M. – Rob Thomas

FRIDAY, JULY 10, 7:00 A.M. – Rascal Flatts

FRIDAY, JULY 17, 7:00 A.M. – The All-American Rejects

FRIDAY, JULY 24, 7:00 A.M. – Katy Perry

FRIDAY, JULY 31, 7:00 A.M.– Kings of Leon

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 7:00 A.M. – Jason Mraz

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 7:00 A.M. – Flo Rida

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 7:00 A.M. – Natasha Bedingfield


See the 2009 Good Morning America Summer Concert Series schedule.

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