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Firefall
Firefall

August 13 & 14, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

The genealogy and musical roots of Firefall run deep into the fertile soil of American rock and folk rock music. Firefall is a group of exceptional musicians and singers, with a collection of radio recognizable songs few bands can match. Their many hits include “Just Remember I Love You,” “You Are the Woman,” “Strange Way,” “Livin’ Aint Livin’,” “So Long,” “Goodbye, I Love You” and “Sweet and Sour.” These and many others are faithfully recreated with freshness in live performances of such classics.

From 1976 through the early 1980s, the rock band saturated the national radio waves and toured the world, selling millions of records and earning two platinum and three gold albums for their efforts. Sharing stages with top bands Fleetwood Mac, Lynard Skynard, Bob Segar, Chicago and many more, the band dazzled audiences with their exuberant and rocking performances.

Head East
Head East

August 15-16, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Rock and roll band Head East has been a music favorite since the 1970s. Single releases of “Never Been Any Reason” and “Love Me Tonight” both charted on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart and soon became a staple of classic rock radio. Head East has also created music recently, which includes the hits “So Long Lady” and “Prisoner”.

Head East has brought four decades of rock to their fans, and will continue for many years to come. Roger Boyd, leader & keyboardist of Head East, has stated that Head East will continue to rock as long as he can lift his synthesizer over his head and play.

Pure Prairie League
Pure Prairie League

August 17 & 18, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Pure Prairie League’s history goes back to 1969 in the Southern Ohio area where a group of young musicians initially played cover tunes at local bars. Six years later, RCA records released their hit single, “Amie” which has been endured as a classic and is still being played today. Their hit “Let Me Love You Tonight” reached number seven on the pop charts and number one on the adult contemporary charts.

As they write for a new project, Pure Prairie League has returned to their roots of playing with a pedal steel guitar. The group has reunited to treat their fans to music that sounds as good today as it did when they first performed, and enjoying every minute of it.

Papa Doo Run Run
Papa Doo Run Run

August 19-21, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Singing hit songs like “I Get Around,” legendary California band Papa Doo Run Run discovered their specialty of sounding like the Beach Boys early in their singing career. Their sound led them to surf music legends Jan and Dean and then toured North America from 1976-1980 with the singing duo. Their “California Project” album exploded onto the Billboard Top 100 Chart at number 17 in 1985, which earned the band their second Gold Record and a Grammy Nomination. The group also had an unprecedented 15-year run as the “Celebrity House Band” at Disneyland from 1975-90.

Today, Papa Doo Run Run continues to tour worldwide. Their music encompasses all the great classic rock hits of the 60s and 70s, with a special emphasis on their award winning re-creation of hits from the Beach Boys. Over the years, Papa Doo Run Run has appeared in concerts with legends Fleetwood Mac, Jimmy Buffett, Chicago and many more.

Richie Lee
Richie Lee

August 22, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. August 23, 6 & 8 p.m.

It’s all the 50s music one could ask for! Richie Lee and the Fabulous Fifties amaze crowds by performing Buddy Holly hits and other great sounds from the 1950s. Richie Lee has been performing since the age of 8, and now at 18 the Des Moines native is still entertaining people of all ages.

Already nationally recognized, Richie has traveled to Boston to play in shows with the Drifters and also traveled to Memphis to perform in a special Elvis Tribute. In addition, he’s played in 14 different ballrooms and performed with many Iowa Rock N Roll Hall of Fame bands.


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