LOCATION CHANGE: This Week’s Watertown Summer Concert Will be Swinging

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Westwood Swing Band

The Westwood Swing Band will be performing at this week's Watertown Summer Concert

The Westwood Swing Band will be performing at this week’s Watertown Summer Concert

The Westwood Swing Band will perform Wednesday evening at the Watertown Summer Concert.

Due to the possibility of rain and storms this evening, tonight’s concert will be held inside at the Watertown Free Public Library. The free concert is from 6:30 to 8 p.m in the Watertown Savings Bank Meeting Room inside the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St., Watertown.

Vocalist Gail Riley is joined by 15 instrumentalists to create the hard-driving sound of the Big Bands of swing. The Westwood Swing Band will be performing a mix of tunes popularized by such noteworthy artists as Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Peggy Lee, Barbara Streisand, and Stevie Wonder. The band has added some Disney favorites for the kids’ enjoyment.

Before the concert, the Watertown Farmers Market will be held in Saltonstall Park. Vendors offer produce, fish, meat, sandwiches and ice cream, among other things.

The Farmers Market runs from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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