You’re invited! Sound Tracks, BART’s free summer concert series, returns in late August and September

Sound Tracks, BART's free summer concert series, returns for three shows in August and September. The outdoor series, presented by the BART Art Program, is part of BART's rider engagement strategy to activate stations, show appreciation for riders and neighbors, and support local artists - all for the love of music.

Performances will be held in the unpaid areas of stations, and attendees are encouraged to take BART. Dance bands have been so successful at past events that for this series, we're bringing out musicians that know how to get a crowd on their feet.

Said Jennifer Easton, BART Art Program Manager: "The BART Art Program centers supporting local artists and delivering arts and cultural programming to enhance rider and community experience. Sound Tracks encourages riders to take a minute to celebrate with station neighbors, support local businesses, and enables BART to show our appreciation for all the people who ride the system and to those that make the station areas vibrant."

The schedule:

Wednesday, August 21, 5pm to 630pm, El Cerrito del Norte Station: Patron Latin Rhythms (Latin jazz, Latin rock, Mambo). Special reading by winners of the BART Lines Teen Poetry Contest.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 5pm to 630pm, Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre: Chris Trinidad y Con Todo featuring Mestiza (Cuban Timba, Puerto Rican Bomba, and Afro-Caribbean genres mixed with Latin jazz, soul, and R&B)

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 5 pm to 630pm, Balboa Park: Kiazi Malonga(Congolese drummer performing with full percussion band)