Sound Tracks, BART’s free summer concert series, returns; next performance is September 4

Sound Tracks promotional banner

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.”  

Up next on the schedule:

 

A promotional poster for an event titled "Sound Tracks outdoor music series" featuring a person playing a drum, with a colorful abstract background. Text on the poster includes the event details: "Kiazi Malonga at Balboa Park, 5:00-6:30pm, September 4". The BART logo is visible with the slogan "Let’s go.

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

 

Previously:

 

Promotional poster for "Sound Tracks" outdoor music series featuring the group Patron Latin Rhythms. Event at El Cerrito del Norte Station on August 21, from 5:00-6:30pm. Colorful, swirling design in background with image of a band of ten members with various musical instruments. "Let’s go." BART logo at bottom.

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.  

 

Promotional poster for "Sound Tracks," an outdoor music series featuring a person holding a guitar on a beach with waves in the background. The poster includes colorful, abstract swirls around the border. It highlights the performer "Chris Trinidad y Con Todo" at Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre Station on August 28, from 5:00-6:30pm. The BART and BAA logos are displayed in the corners of the poster.

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)