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Starlight Bowl Season Ends with John Waite

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On Saturday August 10, the Starlight Bowl saw it’s last summer concert ending with two amazing bands “Venice” and the 80’s British pop-rock star “John Waite”.

There couldn’t have been a better way to start the Bowl’s last concert than with Venice. They played some of there own original songs such as “Stepping on That Bridge”, “Jacaranda Street” , “27th Avenue” and “My Love Waits For Me”. They had a vary distinct folk-rock style which was really cool.

As we saw Venice leave the stage, a special guest surprised some of the audience members.

Jim Trenton, better known as “The Poorman” from Kroq, took photos with people and even talked to some of the band members. He said “I used to play John Waite on KROQ in the 80s and it is amazing to see him still touring to this day”.

Finally, the rock star himself, John Waite, came out with his band and the audience rushed up to the pit as he started his set out with one of his most recognized songs “Missing You”.

It was very exciting to see him play other classics of his like “Change”, “If Anybody Had A Heart”, and “Restless Heart”. He ended his set with a Led Zeppelin cover song, Whole Lotta Love, which made everybody hyped.

All in all it was a perfect way to end the 2019 summer concert season at the Bowl with a bang.

Pink Floyd and Neil Young Fans Enjoy Starlight Bowl Show

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On Saturday, August 3,  The Starlight Bowl flooded with tons of “Pink Floyd” and “Neil Young” fans selling out “The Bowl’’.

Photo By Connor McCrory

The show kicked off with a Neil Young tribute band “The Neil Deal” playing songs like “Old Man”, “Sugar Mountain” , “Keep On Rocking In The Free World” and many more Neil Young classics.

Neil Young impersonator/front man of the band, Dennis Neil, said, “ That the reason he started a Neil Young tribute band is because he has been a big fan since he was fifteen and has always had a special place for Neil’s music in his heart.” He also stated, “We have been in a tribute (band) for 18 years, and have always enjoyed playing venues from ten people to venues of 8,000 plus people.” 

As “The Neil Deal”, ended their set with “Keep On Rocking in the Free World”, the main act “Which One’s Pink” enlightened the stage with their presence.

Photo By Connor McCrory

They also played classics like, “Money”, “Another Brick In The Wall”, and “Wish You Were Here”, and many more. They ended the night with a laser light show.

As “Which One’s Pink” continued with their show, more and more people entered the pit, enticing more people to join. Both “The Neil Deal” and “Which One’s Pink” did an amazing job at replicating the style and spirit of their idols. The crowd was feeling those things from them and reciprocated back to them, making it a more of a joyous and fun event.

At the end you could see people leaving with a smile, showing that it was truly a phenomenal show that took them back in time.

Tributes to Pink Floyd and Neil Young This Saturday at Starlight Bowl

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The Pacific Ocean was miles away, but the Starlight Bowl audience cruised the Yacht Rock seas this past Saturday, thanks to a delightful performance by those “Titans of Soft Rock,” Yachtley Crew! Devoted fans brought their own maritime hats and plenty of enthusiasm as the band sailed through a set of timeless pop/rock hits from the 70s and 80s. GRACEBAND got the party started with the most popular Elvis Presley songs performed by “The King” himself in his own imitable style. True entertainers and captivating performers, both bands delivered a thoroughly engaging and enjoyable evening of music!

We’ve passed the halfway mark and only two fantastic shows remain on our Summer Concert Season calendar! This Saturday, August 3rd, Which One’s Pink? and The Neil Deal pay tribute to two iconic artists. Which One’s Pink? is an exceptional group of Los Angeles-based musicians who have been brilliantly recreating the surreal and ethereal sound of Pink Floyd since 1997 in a show that features “Comfortably Numb,” “Money,” “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” and much more. And what better way to experience these incredible songs than with a laser light show! Opening act The Neil Deal is “America’s Tribute” to the career and music of Neil Young, tracking his multi-generational career as a solo performer as well as with legendary groups such as Crazy Horse, Buffalo Springfield, and Crosby, Stills and Nash. Join us for some rockin’ in the free world with these two amazing acts and get your tickets today! 

Tickets for all the Starlight Bowl shows are available online at www.starlightbowl.com or you can purchase them in person by visiting the City of Burbank Parks and Recreation Department at 150 N. Third Street, 3rd floor in Burbank, Monday – Friday from 9:00am- 4:30pm. Pay by cash, check, or credit card (all credit card sales will incur a nominal service charge). There are no refunds and all concerts are held rain or shine.

Graceband, Yachtly Crew Entertain at Starlight Bowl

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Saturday, July 27,  the “Starlight Bowl” was packed with hardcore “Graceband” and “Yachtly Crew” fans ranging in ages from eight to eighty.

Photo by Connor McCrory

The Elvis tribute band, “Graceband”, kicked off the night with an Elvis classic “C.C. Rider” and went on to play more classics like “Hound Dog” and “Jailhouse Rock”, ending their set with “Suspicious Minds”.

The front man, Chris Maddox, said “I would be more than happy to be invited back next year to play this amazing venue, the Starlight Bowl is truly a hidden jewel in Burbank”.

The Elvis impersonator was very in tune with the audience kissing women and handing off scarfs making it more of an authentic Elvis experience. Everyone seemed to be very happy with the performance and the music as they ended Graceband’s set with a huge applause.

More and more people got up out of their seats as the sun set and the sky began to darken and started to embrace their inter yacht-rock grove.

Out came Yachtly Crew with their authentic sailor uniforms playing “Ride Like The Wind”. The crowd went crazy as more and more people began to get up and dance, filling the pit.

Photo by Connor McCrory

When the song “Baker Street” came around, sax player (Pauly Shores) ran in to the crowd taking selfies with the audience and standing on the seats blowing his heart out to the tune on his saxophone.

Yachtley Crew also played songs such as “Africa”, “Give Me The Night” and many more.

Ending the night with “Hotel California”, everyone rocked out to the Eagles classic. It was vary sad to see the night end especially with such amazing acts. Hopefully both “Graceband” and “Yachtley Crew” will be back to rock the bowl.

The Fab Four Had Guests Dancing in their Seats During this Week’s Concert at The Starlight Bowl

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(Photo by Ross A Benson)

On Saturday, July 20th, Beatles tribute band, The Fab Four, performed at the Starlight Bowl to an almost sold-out concert.  The show was the 3rd Saturday in the Starlight Bowl’s 2019 Summer Concert Season which is to be followed by Yachtley Crew, Which One’s Pink, and John Waite.

(Photo by Ross A Benson)

The night began with The Answer, a classic rock band that has been playing top 40 hits, popular rock, and classic rock since 1964.  Gain Credit Union, one of the sponsors of the Starlight Bowl, passed out LED light-up foam wands and rings to the audience and as the sunset, the bowl filled with flashing colors and cheers.  Some even combined their wands together to create giant peace signs as The Fab Four took the stage.

(Photo by Ross A Benson)

The warm Burbank air filled with the tunes of “Can’t Buy Me, Love,” “Penny Lane,” “Here Comes the Sun,” and “A Hard Day’s Night,” and everyone jumped to their feet to sing and dance along to “Twist and Shout.” Kids sat on their parent’s shoulders in front of the stage cheering and dancing to the 60s beats and one child even held a sign saying “Play Hey Jude  -Jude.”

Paul Paolone his final Starlight Bowl Show. (Photo by Ross A Benson)

 

The Fab Four is known as one of the best Beatles tribute bands and they lived up to their name on Saturday with their incredible performance and attention to detail with three costume changes representing the different eras of their music through their career. The Fab Four is the closest thing to what it would have been like to see the Beatles live, and is one show you won’t want to miss if they return to the Starlight Bowl next year.

The concert was also the last night for City of Burbank employee, Paul Pallone, who has been in charge of the Starlight Bowl for the last several years and has been with the city for 15 years.

 

 

 

 

 

Starlight Bowl Celebrates July 4 With Capacity Crowd

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The July 4 show at the Starlight Bowl featured musical act Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, followed by a spectacular fireworks show that didn’t disappoint anyone in attendance this year.

The grass area, which sold out weeks ago, was filled with families with picnic baskets and kids of all ages running around. At 9:00 p.m., the lights dimmed and the fireworks show began.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy played earlier in the evening as the sun was setting. Then, the DJ gave some general safety messages, the lights dimmed and the crowd was ready for the spectacular fireworks show.

Here is a photo gallery from July 4th at the Starlight Bowl.

 

Starlight Bowl’s Concert And Fireworks Show Spectacular To A Sell Out Crowd

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This year’s Starlight Bowls opening show with The Company Men and the Spectacular Fireworks that followed pleased everyone inside the Starlight Bowl and community around.

(Photo by © Ross A. Benson)

The lawn at Starlight Bowl was filled to capacity and the seats from front to back were nearly full as well. 

(Photo by © Ross A. Benson)

The evening started off with Grooveline and followed with the main act The Company Men. The Fireworks fired off a little past 9:00 PM and the oohs and ahhs could be heard everywhere.

In the morning many residences of West Burbank had a mini parade off of Clybourn Street, the Queen of the Parade was longtime Burbank resident Lois Bennett who celebrated her 95th Birthday. 

Here is a photo gallery of Independence Day activities.

 

Fireworks and Joys of Independence Day Were Seen all over Starlight Bowl

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Burbank residents and others got to enjoy this years Independence day at Burbank’s Starlight Bowl. Families gathered as they have for years at Burbank’s Starlight Bowl July 4th Celebration, decked out in hat’s with Red, White & Blue and enjoying the holiday.

Our Chief Photographer Ross A. Benson was on hand to capture some of the enjoyable sights of the evening.

(Photo by © Ross A. Benson)

(Photo by © Ross A. Benson)

(Photo by © Ross A. Benson)

(Photo by © Ross A. Benson)

 

 

Starlight Bowl Season Announced

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The Starlight Bowl is thrilled to announce its sensational summer concert season for 2016 including the annual 4th of July spectacular as well as a fabulous series ending show with fan favorite The Fab Four!

The Starlight Bowl website, www.StarlightBowl.com, will go live on Sunday, May 1, 2016 with all details on the upcoming concert season available online.

The beloved 4th of July Star Spangled Salute will be a real crowd pleaser with performances by Kings of 88 and Stone Soul, plus the always dazzling fireworks show! Lower reserved seating is $25 per person and $20 for seniors while upper reserved seating is $20 per person and $15 for seniors. All lower and upper reserved seating is assigned. Seats on the grass are $15 per person and $10 for seniors, and children under 2 years of age are free. A 10% military discount is also available to our servicemen and women. Box seating is $140 and based on availability. Tickets must be purchased in advance; there will be no tickets sold at the gate the day of the concert.

The Starlight Bowl concert season officially kicks off on July 9th and runs through August 7th, 2016. Following is the fantastic summer lineup:

July 9, 2016 – Ozomatli

July 16, 2016 – John Burroughs High School Powerhouse and Under the Street Lamp

July 23, 2016 – Kenny Metcalf as Elton and Queen Nation

July 30, 2016 – Video Star and Berlin

August 7, 2016 – The Fab Four

Tickets for the 2016 season will go on sale Tuesday, May 17th, 2016. Online ticket sales begin at 7:00 a.m. at www.StarlightBowl.com while in person ticket sales begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Park, Recreation and Community Services Department on the third floor of the City of Burbank, Community Services Building located at 150 North Third Street. Payment is by cash, check or credit card, though all credit card sales will incur a service charge per ticket.

The Starlight Bowl is pleased to once again offer the Park Lover’s Pass. This pass is a terrific deal at $60 for the entire summer season of shows. These passes are for grass seating only and do not include the July 4th show. Season ticket prices for box seating are $400, which holds 4 people and include 1 prepaid parking pass per box. Premium seating is available for $100, which is within the first 8 rows and includes 1 prepaid parking pass per 2 tickets. All season tickets and box seating are based on availability.

Individual concert tickets are available at $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 3 to 12, $8 for seniors and the disabled, and free for children ages 2 and under (excluding box seats). There may be a limited number of tickets available for purchase at the gate on the evening of a performance for an additional $2 per ticket. Individual ticket pricing does not include the July 4th event.

Parking at the Starlight Bowl is $8 cash per vehicle. Carpooling is highly recommended! Parking opens at 4:30 p.m., the gates open at 5:30 p.m., and concerts begin at 6:30 p.m.

Public Invited to Take Survey on Starlight Bowl

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Starlight Bowl would love to get your feedback as they prepare for the upcoming Starlight Bowl Summer Concert Series. This is your opportunity to let them know who you would like to see at the Starlight Bowl in the future, what days and times you prefer, and the best way to let you know what’s happening at the Starlight Bowl.

By filling out the survey you also enter your name into a drawing to win a complimentary set of two concert tickets of your choice to the Burbank Starlight Bowl 2016 Summer Concert season (this promotion excludes the 4th of July).

Deadline to enter survey: January 8, 2016

Click here to go to the survey