SURPRISE, AZ (05/13/11) – Dysart Unified School District is hosting a classic rock tribute series called "The Legends in Music" this summer at the Valley Vista Performing Arts Center.Tributes to
Abbey Road - A Tribute to the Beatles performs on Saturday, July 9. Their custom-tailored costumes, vintage instruments, Liverpudlian dialect and precise attention to every detail recreate the magic, music and wit of the total Beatle phenomenon. The four band members capture the unique personality, physicality and charm of the Beatle they portray, including their familiar head bobs, toe taps and patter between songs. The show includes three costume changes from early to late era Beatles .
Abbey Road delights audiences with their tight harmonies and flawless note for note instrumental renditions of Beatle hits. The band has honed their show to become one of the most musically and visually satisfying Beatle tribute acts in the world. The Orange County Register asserted that “if you see only one tribute show, see this one…smart and loads of fun.” The Los Angeles Times claimed “the show delivers where it counts…the hits keep coming.” The Idaho Statesman said “if you love the Beatles , this is the ticket for you.” Their website is www.inmylifetheplay.com
In addition to performing concert shows, the Abbey Road band members portray the “Fab Four” in the smash hit musical theatre biography of the Beatles - “In My Life - A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles .” This nationally touring stage production tells the behind the scenes story of the Beatles , as seen through the eyes of their manager Brian Epstein.
Don't Stop Believin' - the Premier Tribute to Journey plays on July 23. The band is said to be "the next best thing to Journey" and has captured the lush and signature sound of renowned frontman Steve Perry and Journey in their prime.The band members star in a hit television show called "The Singing Bee." Their website is www.dsbband.com
From "Fortunate Son" to "Proud Mary" to "Born on the Bayou" to "Bad Moon Rising" to "Lodi" to "Who'll Stop the Rain," Creedence Relived is a highly faithful tribute to one of America’s greatest rock bands, Creedence Clearwater Revival. The Creedence Relived show is an accurate recreation of a CCR concert of the 1960’s and plays on July 30. Their website is www.creedenceclearwaterrevival.net.
Surfin' Safari - the Ultimate Tribute to the Beach Boys recreates a Beach Boys concert of the 1960s. The band celebrates the golden anniversary of the "Endless Summer" during their August 13 show in Surprise. Their site is www.surfinsafariband.com
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The Legends in Music Tribute Series comes to Surprise this summer with tributes to the Beatles (July 9), Journey (July 23), Creedence Clearwater Revival (July 30) and the Beach Boys (August 13). You may purchase a ticket to all four shows and receive 25% off and sit in one of the best seats in the venue. Tickets for individual shows are regularly $20 - $35 and may be purchased by visiting www.showtix4u.com or 866 967 8167. The Legends in Music Tribute Series is at Valley Vista Performing Arts Center 15550 N. Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ 85374. July 9 Abbey Road – A Tribute to the Beatles ; July 23 Don’t Stop Believin’ – A Tribute to Journey; July 30 Creedence Relived; and August 13 Surfin Safari – Ultimate Tribute to the Beach Boys. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m and are family- friendly.
