Sure, it’s more of a clever way to sell iPods and flatscreen TVs than it really is a “musicfest”, but any way you look at it, it’s free concerts in Downtown NYC (23 Park Row and City Hall Park). Here’s what the lineup looks like for this year’s J&R Musicfest & Tech Expo:

J&R Musicfest & Tech Expo
Thursday, August 27th – Saturday, August 29th
Three days of in-store and outdoor performances at various times
23 Park Row and City Hall Park

It’s Downtown NYC’s Biggest & Best Block Party!
Three days of free concerts in City Hall Park featuring the biggest names in R&B, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Latin, Pop and more. Plus, an exciting Tech Expo with hands-on demonstrations of the latest technology by leading manufacturers.

Thursday, August 27
2:00 pm Dick Dale and Jimmy Dale (Autograph Signing Only)
5:00 pm Diane Birch
6:00 pm Jemina Pearl
7:00 pm The Smithereens

Friday, August 28th
5:00 pm Melinda Watts
5:30 pm J Moss
6:00 pm Clipse
7:00 pm Mario

Saturday, August 29th
1:00 pm KRS-One and Buckshot
1:00 pm Randy Jackson (Musical Instruments Store)
2:00 pm Letoya
3:00 pm Nikki Yanofsky
4:00 pm Roberta Gambarini
5:00 pm Roy Hargrove