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Sunday Concerts: Calypso & Reggae with the Richie Nick Band

Published: May 27, 2025; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: June 1, 2025
Where: Queens Public Library at Central

Address: 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11432, United States

Phone: +1 718-990-0700

Web: https://www.queenslibrary.org/about-us/locations/central-library

Led by Grenada-born guitarist, composer, and educator Richie Nick, the Richie Nick Band blends jazz, soul, reggae, and Caribbean classics. Richie’s music has been featured on AMC’s Better Call Saul, and after retiring from NYC public schools, he returned to performing with a talented group of musicians who’ve backed artists like Roman Stewart, Mighty Sparrow, and Rupee.

This concert features reggae favorites by Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Beres Hammond, and Queen Ifrica, plus calypso by Mighty Sparrow, Lord Kitchener, Machel Montano, and more.

The band includes Kathleen Waters and Hildon Samuel (vocals), Marc Brooks (drums), Henley Goddard (bass), Phillip Nichols (piano), and Richie Nick (guitar).

Time: 3:00-4:00 pm EST

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