As summer rolls into Manhattan Beach, the much-anticipated Concerts in the Park series returns, promising evenings filled with live music, ocean breezes, and community fun. This beloved tradition brings together friends, families, and neighbors for a season of unforgettable performances. Before we dive into this year’s stellar lineup, here are some tips and tricks to make your experience as enjoyable as possible.
Tips for a Perfect Evening:
- Arrive Early: To secure a prime spot on the grassy slopes of Polliwog Park, plan to arrive at least an hour before the show starts. The best spots fill up quickly!
- Ride or Walk: Parking can be a challenge, so consider biking or walking to the park. It’s a great way to avoid the hassle of finding a spot for your car.
- Bring Comfortable Seating: Pack nice folding beach chairs or a sturdy picnic blanket. A folding picnic table can also add a touch of convenience to your setup.
- Stay Grounded: The park’s geography includes a fairly steep slope. Bring a non-slip mat or small stakes to keep your blanket or chairs from sliding down the hill.
- Pack a Picnic: Fill a basket with your favorite snacks and drinks, and don’t forget reusable cups and utensils to keep the park clean and green.
- Stay Cozy: Evenings can get chilly, so bring along a light jacket or blanket to stay warm as the sun sets.
With these tips in mind, you’re ready to enjoy a summer of music and memories. Here’s a sneak peek at this year’s concert lineup…
2024 Band Line-Up
The Satin Dollz
From all corners of the United States, the lovely Satin Dollz were brought together on one stage in 2005 to deliver top-notch entertainment reminiscent of the WWII USO Camp Shows. These pin up darlings, a stunning ensemble of singing, tap dancing, and downright charming ladies, have delighted audiences young and old, stateside and overseas, with their blended vocal harmonies, high energy tap dancing, sparkling charisma and stunning beauty wrapped up in a retro bow.
Originally formed in Hollywood, California, The Satin Dollz recently expanded their “pin up army” in 2016 across the pond, in both London and Paris, embarking on tours throughout the UK and rest of Europe. This international family of over 60 vintage talent powerhouses can be seen currently on the sold out “Party Like Gatsby” tour spanning 16 countries throughout Europe and North America in 2018-19, as well as on the “Big Beat Revue” UK tour with The Jive Aces in 22 theaters kicking off in the West End’s Aldwych Theater in London.
The Satin Dollz frequently sing on BBC Radio to its 20 million listeners and always enjoy entertaining veterans in the US as well as overseas. Jazz residencies have included Los Angeles’ famous Cicada Club with Dean Mora’s Swing Orchestra, the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach, and at the Jazz Cave in St. Julien’s Bay on the island of Malta. Other notable appearances have included Battle of the Big Bands California Tour sharing the stage with 30 big band musicians, at the famed Swing 46 in New York with the George Gee 17 pc Orchestra, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Royal Chelsea Flower Show and as return headliners for the ever popular bi-annual 1940s Ball in Denver, CO with the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra and for Los Angeles’ annual Fleet Week.
SEGA 90s is a Los Angeles and Orange County based cover band dedicated to keeping the upbeat and irreverent spirit of the ‘90s alive, now with some hits from the early aughts thrown in for good measure. Each performance features a setlist tailored specifically to the occasion, featuring only live instruments and zero backing tracks.
Scot Bruce’s Rockin’ Tribute to Elvis
Musician Scot Bruce celebrates what made Elvis not only the king of rock & roll but the king of cool! See the magic that made a generation swoon in the 1950s and ’60s, before the white jumpsuit, sunglasses, and the glitter of Vegas. Along with his rockin’ 4-piece band, Bruce meticulously and respectfully recreates the electrifying musical excitement of Elvis in his prime. Right down to the vintage instruments, the hip ‘threads’, and the grease in the hair.
STEVIE RAY VISITED is a pounding rockin’ blues show that pays tribute to the late great Stevie Ray Vaughan. The show features Roby Duron, recently voted “LA’s Best Blues Guitarist”. Roby was raised on Texas blues, and with his eerily similar vocals and explosive guitar shredding, Roby lets your audience relive Stevie’s hits like, Pride and Joy, Crossfire, House is a Rockin’, Texas Flood, even Mary Had a Little Lamb.
Psychedelic Summer Band
Return to the amazing music of the 60s and 70s! From Janis to Grace, from Jimi to Jim, from Byrds to Beatles, all dance music, all the time.
Matt Mauser (accompanied by renowned musical director Pete Jacobs) is an America’s Got Talent finalist that has performed with 16x Grammy winner David Foster. Matt has been captivating multi-generational music fans across the globe for over 10 years. This performance takes you on a journey through the years of Sinatra at the Sands, the Rat Pack and many other American classic award-winning singers from the 60s, 70s and 80s. With nothing but chart-topping songs, this is one show you do not want to miss!
Radio Royalty is one of Orange County’s most sought after 80’s cover band, but we’re so much more than that. We are the only female fronted cover band in Southern California. We have a true love for the music of the 80’s and all that comes with it. We are also passionate about bringing forth some of the tunes that don’t get played as much in today’s cover bands – female 80’s covers!
The Kings of 88
Made up of a talented crew of Los Angeles-based musicians, TKO88 presents a fun-filled collection of classic piano rock hits by Elton John, Billy Joel, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Beatles, Billy Preston, Little Richard, Leon Russell, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Hornsby, Dr. John, and many more. The Kings of 88 have entertained audiences up and down the West Coast, playing concerts, festivals, fairs, clubs, fundraising events, private parties, and corporate events.
For more than 15 years The Blue Breeze Band has been providing Southern and Central California meetings and conventions and weddings and special events with the finest Motown R&B Soul Funk and Jazz and Blues.
Members of The Blue Breeze Band have performed and/or toured with the following artist and musical acts: Lakeside – The Temptations – Smokey Robinson – L.T.D. – Rose Royce – Mary J. Blige – Rod Stewart – Teena Marie – Brothers Johnson – Evelyn Champagne King. We have also appeared in movies, music videos, and television commercials.
Thus far, Blue Breeze has acquired an impressive repertoire of performances for audiences from different walks of life from all over the world. To name a few, they have performed for former President Bill Clinton, the United States Armed Services in Okinawa, Japan, the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, the 50th Anniversary Tribute to Motown for the City of Culver City, and performed for 7,500+ Auburn University fans at the 2014 BCS National Championship pregame Tailgate Party at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena California.
The Blue Breeze Band is an Award Winning premier Dance Party band that specializes in classic Top-40 Motown, R&B, Soul, Funk, (90’s Hip Hop) and Jazz and Blues music. We have been “A Name People Can Trust” for over 12 years! We offer you the finest Wedding & Special Event Entertainment in southern & central California!
Our music is Lively, Energetic and Fun and guaranteed to have you and your guests dancing all night long.