Big Name Artists Will Open The New Stage At Suffolk Downs
The stage is officially set for a new outdoor concert venue in the Boston area. On June 16, the Stage at Suffolk Downs will open. Their first concert contains impressive…
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The stage is officially set for a new outdoor concert venue in the Boston area. On June 16, the Stage at Suffolk Downs will open.
Their first concert contains impressive names. Steve Lacy, James Blake, Toro y Moi, and Fousheé are all part of the first show lineup.
The Stage at Suffolk Downs in a 8,500 person space in the East Boston racetrack. The Bowery Presents, the company that operates Bowery Boston, is the main promoter behind this new concert venue.
What's Different About The Stage at Suffolk Downs
There are a few notable differentiators to this concert experience. First, although there is a high capacity level, it is a general admission venue. It is an open-air venue with sprawling green acres. Therefore, there is plenty of space to get comfortable and enjoy the show. The concerts will occur on the infield of the track.
Next, each show will feature multiple acts. Though there may be a big name presumably serving as the headliner, four or more artists will perform on each ticket. Doors will open early at 3 pm. You can get a preview of the grounds here.
Partners:
The Stage at Suffolk Downs serves as the host for Re:SET, which is a mini-festival series that plays select cities over three dates. In addition, Re:SET "incorporates cocktails, cuisines, menus, and restaurant partners that are representative of Boston including beloved restaurants like," they state regarding their Boston stop. Food partners here will include Empire BBQ, FoMu Ice Cream, Jaju Perogi and Pazza on Porter.
The Bowery Presents are the promoters behind concert halls such as Roadrunner, Royale, and The Sinclair. Boston Investment Firm HYM is the other partner behind the Stage at Suffolk Downs.
Staying true to its history East Boston's Suffolk Downs, which opened as a thoroughbred track in 1935, it still has the look and feel of an iconic track. However, with the Stage at Suffolk Downs all set to open, it will begin its new venture as a unique concert venue.
Steve Lacy
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesFriday, June 16 - Steve Lacy will headline the first show at Suffolk Downs. This is Re:SET's first show in the series. Lacy is on tour in support of his record "Gemini Rights," which was released in the summer of 2022.
James Blake
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesFriday, June 16 - James Blake is also part of the Stage at Suffolk Down's opening show. Hailing from London, Blake has released six record since 2011. He will be touring North America through June and then head to Japan in August.
LCD Soundsystem
Christopher Polk/Getty ImagesSaturday, June 17th - LCD Soundsystem headlines show #2 of Re:SET at the Stage at Suffolk Downs. The band is only touring selectively this year, wrapping up June 25th in Chicago.
Jamie XX
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesSaturday, June 17 - Jamie XX will take the Suffolk Downs stage on show 2 as well. Jamie XX is a DJ and record producer who is also part of the indie pop band, The xx.
Boygenius
Arturo Holmes/Getty ImagesSunday, June 18 -Boygenius, which consists of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus will headline the third and final day of Re:SET. The band's debut album "The Record" was just released on March 31, 2023. A music video for their single "Not Strong Enough" accompanied the release.
Clairo
Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesSunday, June 18 - Clairo is part of the Stage at Suffolk Downs third show lineup. She was raised in Carlisle, MA. In fact, she has won three Boston Music Awards since 2018. Clairo's tour started earlier this month in San Diego.
