buzz STATUS REPORT
by jamie marshall
WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2022 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
GREENWICH STATE OF MIND
FOR OVER A DECADE, THE GREENWICH TOWN PARTY STAGE HAS HOSTED PLENTY OF MUSIC LEGENDS. WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE CELEBRATION THROUGH THE YEARS AND CHECK IN ON THE 2022 PARTY AS THE TEAM GEARS UP TO ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET FOR THEIR BIGGEST NAME YET—ROCK ROYALTY, MR. BILLY JOEL
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ince its inception in 2011, the Greenwich Town Party has become the launch pad for the summer season, with live music on two stages, family-friendly activities and lots of good food. Born in the aftermath of the 2008 recession, the party is steadfast in its mission to cement community bonds. “It’s an event that brings people together no matter what’s happening in the world,” says Ray Rivers, GTP President. Traditionally held on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, the GTP has presented a who’s who of world-class musicians over the years, as well as showcasing local talent on the town stage.
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Gates open at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park at 10 a.m. The music starts at noon, culminating after dark with this year’s headliner, musical great Billy Joel. “Obviously, it’s come a long way from the first year, when we were trying to convince people to buy tickets,” recalls Rivers. “We had set out to try to create something for the community that people would talk about and look forward to.” Though the full lineup hadn’t been confirmed by press time, if past is prologue, the Greenwich community will be in for another memorable day.
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