FREE SUMMER CONCERTS. . . Start July 7!

Seal Beach Chamber Presents the Annual Concert Series

From classic rock to blues and folk tunes – and of course, a few “Regular Guys” – FREE summer concerts by the pier are once again on the way to Seal Beach starting June 7.

The Seal Beach Chamber Summer Concert Series will kick off Wednesday July 7 with the fabulous Irish Sounds of Sligo Rags. All concerts are at Eisenhower Park at the foot of the Seal Beach Pier from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays through Sept. 1.  The Sligo Rags opener will feature a sidewalk sale up and down Main Street from 3 to 8 p.m..  The final concert of 2010 will be on Saturday Oct 9 at 4 p.m.

“These summer concerts are fun, and we encourage the public to attend” said Seal Beach Mayor David Sloan. Because of the very positive response from the community, the chamber expanded the band lineup this year, bringing a total of TEN concerts to Seal Beach, promising rockin’ entertainment each week all the way up to Labor Day and then a huge finale on October 9 with the Sin Twins. The 10th concert will coincide with Seal Beach’s Founder Day, which is a celebration of Seal Beach’s 95th birthday.  The concerts will also feature a “Vendor Village” from 2:00 to 8:00 on each of the concert dates.  Each week will be a great and fun environment for attendees of all ages.

“These summer outdoor concerts give us a great opportunity to get together as a community while celebrating summer and the outdoor lifestyle we enjoy in Seal Beach and the surrounding communities,” said George Banker.   “The concerts were incredibly popular the last 2 years – I saw people putting out beach blankets and lawn chairs early in the morning to save a seat for family and friends.”

The concerts are offered FREE to the community, thanks to the support of the major concert sponsors Jim Klisanin of Baytown Realty and Alan Brawer of Verizon FIOS.

“As a local business owner, I think the summer concert series is a great way for local businesses to give back to the community and also have the community come together for a great summer celebration each Wednesday night,” said Eric Lenahan, “As a local resident, my family and I look forward to these summer concerts and look forward to seeing all the families in town enjoying the great bands that will be playing.”

Fast becoming a favorite summer tradition, the concert series draws everyone from groups of friends and neighbors to families with young children, all who gather up beach blankets to enjoy some sweet tunes and a picnic dinner under blue summer skies.

“We have surfed, swam and enjoyed Seal Beach since the early 1960’s and feel a special kinship with the town and its people” said longtime Seal Beach resident Roger Douglas of the Elm Street Band.  “The Summer Concert Series is a continuation of our relationship with Seal Beach.  A good time will be had by all.”

“I really look forward to our Seal Beach Summer Concerts each year as a way to celebrate the beginning of summer. There are beautiful sunsets by the pier and a great time to see family and friends,” proclaimed January Eilers. “There is wonderful food and great shopping readily accessible on Main Street. I am so excited for 10 concerts in 2010!  See you at the beach.” With an eclectic mix of many musical styles, the Chamber Concert Series offers something for everyone:

July 7 – Sligo Rags A popular mix of contemporary and traditional Irish and folk themed music.

July 14 – Hollywood U2: non-stop energy and an endless stream of hits from “With Or Without You” to “Vertigo” pay the ultimate tribute to the greatest Rock and Roll band of its generation.

July 21 – Robby Armstrong: Enjoy original music along with amazing guitar and a great band that will knock your flip-flops off.

July 28 – Nobody Cares: 9 piece reggae/ska style band with a rockin’ rhythm section performing a blend of covers and original music.

August 4 – The Kelly Fitzgerald Group: songwriter and powerful vocalist Kelly Fitzgerald leads this group with music steeped in rock, country and blues.

August 11 – Emperors: Southern California’s premier classic rock band.

August 18 – Eddie Montana: An All Star Cast of performers from three decades of performances featuring Inspirational Gospel, Country and Rock.

August 25 – The Regular Guys: Enjoy this distinctive brand of funk-blues, with great covers and many original tunes.

September 1 – The Elm Street Band: Long-standing classic rock band, playing favorite tunes from the ‘60s to the ‘90s.

October 9 (SAT)  – Sin Twins Rhythm & Blues Revue: An R & B grand performance, complete with a horn section, offering tunes for singing and dancing.

Parking for the Seal Beach Chamber Summer Concert Series is available at the pier and costs $6 per vehicle.


FOR MOREINFORMATION: Seal Beach Chamber at 562.799.0179; e-mail at director@sealbeachchamber.org <mailto:director@sealbeachchamber.org> or visit  www.sealbeachchamber.org <http://www.sealbeachchamber.org/>

George Banker -Seal Beach Chamber-562-842-6690-gbanker3@gmail.com