Point Loma Summer Concerts announces its 16th season of concerts at Point Loma Park, 1049 Catalina Blvd., featuring four new acts and a crowd favorite on the main stage and musical groups from Point Loma and Ocean Beach on the junior stage. “What I like most about Point Loma Summer Concerts,” chair Martha Phillips said, “is the feeling of neighborhood pride that shines during the concert season. The music brings families, neighbors and visitors together to celebrate summer and realize just how lucky we are to have the opportunity to experience events like these.”
\nAll concerts are held on Fridays, with junior stage bands performing at 5 p.m. and main stage acts starting at 6:30 p.m. Here\u2019s the line-up:
\nJuly 8: BETAMAXX \u2013 The \u201980s never go out of style. BETAMAXX features pop music from Michael Jackson and Madonna to New Order and Depeche Mode to the rock \u2019n\u2019 roll of Def Leppard and Bon Jovi.
\nJuly 15: Sully & the Blue-Eyed Soul Band \u2013 A nine-piece band playing blues, soul, funk and rock \u2019n\u2019 roll.
\nJuly 22: The Highwayman \u2013 Tony Suraci and his 10-piece band channel the spirits of the original Highwaymen \u2014 Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson \u2014 in a tribute capturing the essence of the outlaw country movement.
\nJuly 29: Arena \u2013 This tribute band showcases the musical, visual and sensory experience of large rock concerts in arenas and stadiums from the mid-\u201970s to the mid-\u201980s. Aug. 5: Atomic Groove \u2013 A quintessential variety band with renditions of sophisticated jazz, treasured soul, classic rock and dance jams from the \u201960s.
\nAt the beginning of the series, crowds were estimated at 300 to 500 at each concert. These days, crowds swell to nearly 3,000. “The concerts are now a community tradition, with strolling teenagers who attended their first concerts in strollers,” said Kerri de Rosier, committee volunteer.
\nWhile many aspects of the concerts have changed, the warm community atmosphere remains the same \u2013 as do many of the concert\u2019s sponsors, including original presenting sponsor Willis Allen Real Estate (which hasn\u2019t missed a season), the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, the County of San Diego and many local businesses and local civic groups.
\nDue to the success of last year\u2019s raffle ticket sales, the Summer Concerts board of directors announced its continued support for music education with donations to Point Loma High, Correia and Dana middle schools, along with the Recreational Music Center and Glen Fisher\u2019s First Friday Club. The concerts committee also had an overwhelming response to its auditions for junior stage bands, emcees and patriotic song \u2013 so much so that the committee is adding a second junior stage band at each concert.
\nFluorescent Grizzleys, The Mad Hatters, Look Both Ways, The Millionaire Beach Bums, Soul Arch, Air Go, Angela & Hannah, Fate By Friday, First Friday Music Club and Chihuahua made the cut to play the junior stage this year.
\nConcertgoers bring their own seating and\/or blankets and can order dinner from one of the concert\u2019s catering sponsors. Free parking is provided at All Souls\u2019 Episcopal Church, at 1475 Catalina Blvd. Enter the parking lot on Chatsworth Boulevard. The free shuttle runs between All Souls\u2019 parking lot and the park from 5 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, go to plconcerts.org.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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