Welcome to the home of the 2011 Sunset by the Lake FREE Summer Concerts. Check out the lineup great bands we have for you this summer, below.  

Finding Stella

Date: May 29, 2011
Sponsor: Allied Waste

Finding Stella entered the San Francisco music scene and we can say without exaggeration that the world will never be the same! (too much? sorry... anyway...) Their music integrates the classic rock and pop spirit of the 70s and 80s with a newer, warmer rock quality that has been drawing new audiences from along the West coast and beyond.

Check out their web site at http://www.findingstella.com

Food Vendor: Meson Azteca

 

The Bell Brothers

Date: June 12, 2011
Sponsored by: Sheila's Daycare / Sinful Bliss Cupcakes

Russ and Scott Bell grew up in Houston, Texas before moving to California in 1980, but country roots had set in and there was no escaping that southern twang influence. The Bell Brothers deliver original but familiar sound through their blend of highly energetic country and roots rock. Their harmony voices weave tightly together to produce a signature style achieved by a lifetime of singing together as brothers. Over the years Russ and Scott have been influenced by artists such as Roy Orbison, Keith Urban, Willie Nelson, Rascal Flatts, Alabama, and The Eagles. Through their original songs, the Bell Brothers express heartfelt sentiments as well as humor and good times- all things that they enjoy sharing with friends and family and are continually living life to explore and refine. Their songwriting has been acknowledged, with several of their original works being picked up by Sherrill Blackman, Universal South, Hit Writers and Sony Nashville. The Bell Brothers have opened up for many top Nashville country acts including Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean, Chris Cagle, Phil Vassar, and Emerson Drive...to name a few. With years of performance experience, the Bell Brothers have an exciting, intuitive, very live, and energetic stage presence in any venue. 

Check out their web site at http://www.thebellbrothers.net 
or on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/thebellbrothers

Food Vendor: Pizza City

 

Buzztones

Date: June 26, 2011
Sponsored by: California Bank & Trust

Forming in the late seventies and rising to local glory in the early eighties, the Buzztones started as a band to pay the respective members rent while they worked on “real” music projects. Predictably, all of the “real” music projects went up in flames, while the public seemed to really pick up what the Buzztones were putting down.  They were a mainstay on Wednesdays at Abernathy’s in Walnut Creek and Mondays at Mountain Jacks in Lafayette.  What they put down was a collection of British Invasion, out of the way American gems, and any song they loved. Mixed in was a healthy dose of big laughs, inside jokes, and infectious new dance crazes. Some embarrassing eighties hairstyles were included although most existing photographs have been confiscated and destroyed.

The Buzztones have been sighted very few times in recent years. Some people think they joined an exotic cult, or started doing singing telegrams, or got into barbershop quartet competition. These rumors are only partially true. The band stopped playing together for many years, but forgot to break up. It is always a blast when they get together.

Dave is currently fronting “Dave Martin’s House Party”, Alan drums for “Dream Posse” and also plays with Ken in “Mersey Beach”. Dan plays in “LUMBERYARD” and does solo acoustic work. Ken can also be found playing solo acoustic.

The Buzztones were and are:

David Martin - Vocals, Guitars

Ken Cooper - Vocals, Guitars

Dan DeShara - Vocals, Guitars, Bass Guitars

Alan Thiele - Vocals, Drums, and no guitars

Food Vendor: Magoos
 

Lava

Date: July 10, 2011
Sponsored by: Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District

Not just any Latin band, Lava is able to play different styles of Latin music such as: Latin Jazz, Cha-Cha-Cha, Latin Rock, Latin Funk, and Salsa. Lava covers such artists as Santana, Malo, Poncho Sanchez and War. Lava also plays a number of standards that have been in the top 40 over the past 30 years. Lava has had the privilege of opening for headliners Sapo, Malo, Pete Escovedo, and former lead vocalist of Tower of Power Lenny Williams.Check them out at http://www.lavamusicrocks.com,

Food Vendor: Devino's Pizza

 

Dream Posse

Date: July 24, 2011

American Roots Rock Music. With a set list that evokes nostalgia, a sprinkling of originals and hard to find B-sides, Dream Posse delivers a fiery brand of “Acoust-eclectic” music amid soaring 5-part harmony vocals. Backed by a stage full of stringed instruments that include dobro, pedal steel, acoustic guitar, mandolin, and a driving bass, Dream Posse’s sound revs up a room in no time flat. 

Check out their web site at www.myspace.com/dreamposse
 

 

Spinout

Date: August 7, 2011
Sponsored by:
Pleasant Hill Coin & Jewelry Exchange

Spinout performs classic rock and rockabilly songs from all the great artists from the 1950's to today. - Elvis meets the Stray Cats." 

Visit their web site at http://www.spinoutrocks.com!

Food Vendor: Pizza City

 

Cover2Cover

Date: August 21, 2011
Sponsored by:
Michael Harris, Dallimonti's, and Dr. Casey Strand

Cover2Cover is a high-energy dance band that passionately delivers a variety of musical styles spanning over 5 decades of top 100 hits and other favorites. Their style, energy, and song selection is sure to get you on your feet!

This group is all local...and several of them live right here in Pleasant Hill!

Check them out at http://www.cover2coverband.com,

Food Vendor: Meson Azteca

 

 

Petty Theft

Date: September 4, 2011
Sponsored by:
State Farm - Matt Rinn

At the forefront of classic and contemporary American Rock and Roll you are sure to find Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. If you love great songs and rock n’ roll music, you can’t possibly help but be a huge fan of Tom Petty’s musical catalog. If so, then you will love PETTY THEFT! Petty Theft is comprised of six professional Bay Area musicians that have come together to pay tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Petty Theft delivers Petty’s songs true to the originals and in the spirit of his legendary band's live shows, performing everything from his revered classics to his most current hits. Since the bands inception in 2005, Petty Theft has been entertaining audiences all over the greater Bay Area and beyond in clubs, at private parties and on large festival stages with an electrifying live show. No matter where they play, it’s a guaranteed sing along. Audiences everywhere know these classic radio hits and when performed by Petty Theft, it sounds like you are hearing the real deal!

Food Vendor: Magoo's

Concerts start at 6:00 PM

Pleasant Hill City Hall
100 Gregory Lane
Pleasant Hill (map)

Sponsored by:
Pleasant Hill
Civic Action Committee

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For information on band selection & scheduling, promotion & advertising, and sponsorship opportunities, contact the Pleasant Hill Public Information Office at 925.671.5229 or mnelis@ci.pleasanthill.ca.us.

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