Concerts In The Park/August 18-24, 2010

Another gorgeous day for Concerts in the Park, not too hot, not too cold and what a band!

The Dave Crimmen Band rocked the fans with their Rockabilly covers and original songs; written by Dave Crimmen, founder of the band, lead guitar and vocals. Johnny Alexander bass and vocals, and Greg Windust on drums and vocals rounded out the band. These long time friends and excellent musicians brought the audience back to the 1950's of Carl Perkins and early Elvis Presley. Of course, most of the audience knew all the lyrics to the songs and the younger dancing kids learned new songs that they will now remember forever. From their first song "Jingle Bell Rock" (Bobby Helms - 1957) that instantly engaged the audience, to the band's encore "Wipe Out" (The Surfaris - 1963), the band held all spellbound. In between songs like "Peggy Sue", "Don't Be Cruel" and "La Bamba" Santa Clarans danced the afternoon away. After the band's performance new fans were lined up to buy their two CDs.

Margaret, a new attendee, said she had not previously known about these concerts but heard about them from a neighboor. She had so much fun that she plans on coming back again. Most of the audience had been there before and have held BBQs, birthday parties, brought their kids and others brought their dogs. Mare and Ali Becker spent their 38th wedding anniversary happily dancing.

The last of the Concerts in the Park will be on Sunday August 22, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m., with the ever popular Sparkletones closing out the Concerts in the Park Series.

For more information on Concerts in the Park contact The Santa Clara Cultural Advisory Commision at 615-2210

Additional Santa Clara events can be found on the City's television station Channel 15 or visit www.SantaClara.gov

The Dave Crimmen Band can be reached at www.davecrimmen.com or (650) 589-5852

-Christy Kinney