In a turn of events that might disappoint fans of live music in Vineland, the much-anticipated Monday night concert at Giampietro Park has been nixed. Mother Nature, it seems, has different plans, with forecasts predicting weather gloomier than a power ballad at a funeral. Buried Edge, the band slated to rock the stage tonight, will have to unpack their guitars and wait for clearer skies.
City officials took to Facebook to break the news, sparing fans the hassle of showing up to a rained-out event. "Tonight's Monday Night Concert at Giampietro Park featuring Buried Edge has been cancelled due to the forecast for inclement weather," read the post, which also encouraged the social media savvy to spread the word to the less digitally connected.
The Monday Night Concert series has been a staple for the Vineland community, offering free, live entertainment and a chance for locals to come together over some quality tunes. However, with changing weather patterns, perhaps it's a sign that outdoor event organizers might need to start having contingency plans that are a bit more robust than a weather app’s wishful thinking.
There is no word yet from the city or the band on a raincheck date for Buried Edge's concert. Attendees are left to wonder when they'll next have the chance to catch the band live, a frustrating uncertainty for the loyal following that these local music events have garnered. In the meantime, the City of Vineland urges followers to "Please share this post with your friends and neighbors," in hopes of getting the cancellation notice out to as many people as possible.
While tonight's entertainment has been put on pause, the concert series itself is expected to resume once the skies clear up. Keep an eye on official city channels for updates on upcoming performances, because if the weather decides to play nice, music lovers will surely have something to look forward to in the weeks to come.
