It was one fine day.
More than 500 people were movin’ and groovin’ to doo wop-ers Witness in Marine Park on July 27, as part of state Sen. Marty Golden’s (R–Marine Park) summer concert series. The six-piece band, formed in 1974 and known for playing oldies, had the audience on their feet the whole night, despite the high heat, said emcee Chip Cafiero.
“It was fantastic, especially because we had a rather large crowd considering the heat and everything that keeps people away. But the people loved it,” he said. “Always a crowd, everybody was tapping their feet, I look at the crowd — a lot of dancing.”
And one senior Mill Basinite felt a pang of nostalgia as she swayed to the music from her youth — her favorite song of the night was the Capris’ 1981 oldies throwback “Morse Code of Love,” she said.
“It was good, it brought back memories,” said 65-year-old Lydia Kirchner. “This year they played really good music, it was wonderful. And even though it was hot, I stayed almost until the end jumping around.”
It was Witness’s second time taking the stage at Marine Park, and the group can’t wait to play an encore next summer, said singer and bass guitarist Vic Puma.
“It went real good, nice crowd there, everybody loved it. A lot of people dancing,” he said. “I love playing, I’ve been playing all my live, playing and singing. Hope to get called back for next year again.”
Marty Golden’s Summer Concert Series (Fillmore Avenue and Madison Place). A Sound Affair on Aug. 17, and Sha Doobie on Aug. 24. 7 pm. Free.
