FREE Friday Night Bands on the Beach

FRIDAY NIGHTS - June 15, 2012 through August 31, 2012

TWO FREE SHOWS EACH FRIDAY!

6:30pm and 8:30pm on the Beach Bandstand!

2012 Concert Season Line Up

Printable Schedule

Band Bios & Photos

Warrant

June 15, 2012

An American heavy metal band, Warrant experienced success from 1989-1996 with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million.

The band first came into the national spotlight with their Double Platinum debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich, and one of its singles, Heaven, reached #1 in Rolling Stone and #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The band continued its success in the early 1990s with the Double Platinum album Cherry Pie and the Gold album Dog Eat Dog, both albums providing more charted singles.

Berlin
featuring Terri Nunn

June 22, 2012

For fans of electronic music and the far-reaching wave of style and pop culture that followed in the wake of the 80s, Berlin vocalist Terri Nunn is an icon.

As the charismatic vocalist for a band that virtually launched electronic dance rock in the U.S., Terri earned the No. 11 spot on VH1’s list of the “100 Greatest Women in Rock.”

At this high-energy show, enjoy hits like No More Words, The Metro, and Take My Breath Away, which was featured in the 1986 movie Top Gun and reached #1 on the Billboard Top 100.

Blue Oyster Cult

June 29, 2012

An American rock band formed in New York in 1967, Blue Oyster Cult is still going strong. They have sold over 14 million albums worldwide.

Known for hits like The Reaper, Burnin’ for You, and Godzilla.

(You may remember Will Farrell's special rendition of The Reaper on Saturday Night Live... "MORE COWBELL PLEASE!”)

The Tubes
featuring Fee Waybill

July 6, 2012

The Tubes emerged from the San Francisco music scene in 1969 and became well known for their media savvy and theatrical skills.

In the early 1980s they released the hit classic rock songs She’s a Beauty, Talk To Ya Later, and The Monkey Time. Fee Waybill and The Tubes are back with another family-friendly show on the Boardwalk stage!

Modern English

July 13, 2012

An English rock band formed in 1977 by Robbie Grey (vocals), Gary McDowell (guitar), and Michael Conroy (bass).

They are best remembered for their songs I Melt with You, Hands Across the Sea, and Ink and Paper.

The original 1980s lineup has reformed and is touring the US and UK.

Great White

July 20, 2012

The Southern California blues Hard Rock band first took a bite out of the rock scene in 1984 and has since achieved worldwide success, encompassing sales of over six million records.

They received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance and earned a double platinum certification for Once Bitten, Twice Shy.

Their soulful, blues-based signature sound can also be heard in songs like Face The Day, Rock Me, and Save Your Love.

A Flock of Seagulls with special guest Animotion

July 27, 2012

This will be a pure 80s night with a two band line-up, each band playing half the set!

A Flock of Seagulls is a 1980s British Grammy Award-winning electro-pop band well known for their bizarrely teased haircuts.

Led by original vocalist Mike Score, the band will play their string of international hits including I Ran (So Far Away), Wishing (If I had a Photograph of You), and Space Age Love Song.

Animotion is a new-wave synth-pop band best known for their songs Obsession, and Room to Move.

Santana Original Lead Singer Gregg Rolie

August 3, 2012

Gregg Rolie is responsible for co-founding two phenomenally popular super groups—SANTANA and JOURNEY.

In 1998 the world-class keyboardist-vocalist-producer was inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame as part of the original Santana band.

His incredible singing talents will forever be immortalized by his unforgettable lead vocals on classic Santana hits including Black Magic Woman, Evil Ways, and Oye Como Va.

Join Gregg Rolie and his band as they perform original Santana hits the way you remember them!

John Waite

August 10, 2012

No stranger to the stage, John Waite has been performing since he was ten years old. Known mostly for his hit ballads like Missing You, and When I See You Smile and as lead singer for The Babys and Bad English.

John Waite released a new album Rough and Tumble in 2011. The title single hit #1 on Classic Rock radio.

The FIXX

August 17, 2012

Instantly recognizable, The FIXX sound is unmistakably unique and stands out among the thousands of artists filling the airwaves.

Songs such as "One Thing Leads To Another", "Red Skies" and "Saved By Zero" remain everyday staples on the playlists of rock, Hot AC and alternative radio stations that continue to break new acts inspired by the era that The FIXX helped to define.

Eddie Money

August 24, 2012

Money burst onto the music scene with his self-titled debut album in 1977. The album, which went double platinum, featured hits like Baby Hold On, and Two Tickets to Paradise.

Money followed the success of his debut album with a stream of Top 40 hits, Think I’m in Love, Shakin, Take Me Home Tonight, and I Wanna Go Back.

As the years have passed, Money’s blue-collar brand of rock-n-roll has managed to transcend generations and continues to move audiences today.

Papa Doo Run Run

August 31, 2012

Papa Doo Run Run returns to the Boardwalk for their 23rd year to perform tunes from the Beach Boys, Jan & Dean, and many of your beach party favorites.

The group, formed in Cupertino in 1965, has toured and recorded with the Beach Boys and from 1975 to 1990 served as the “celebrity house band” at Disneyland.

Concert Information and Etiquette

For the comfort and safety of all our guests, please note the following:

Access to the prime seating area begins at 4 p.m.; no blankets or chairs are permitted in the roped off areas before 4 p.m. The line formed on the beach will be given first priority at prime area seating.

Please limit blanket size to 3x5 feet per person, about the size of a beach towel. Only low-back chairs are allowed; High-back chairs will be required to move to the back of the beach area. Please allow others space and a good view.

Please keep walkways & stairs clear; dancing permitted in front of the stage only.

Smoking is not permitted on the beach or Boardwalk.

Alcohol and glass are prohibited on the beach.

Recording of concerts is not allowed.

Accommodations for guests with disabilities at the Friday Night Concerts are provided on a "first come first served" basis in two locations. One section is reserved for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing. The other section is reserved for mobility-impaired guests plus one companion. If you require other special accommodations, please contact the Manager on Duty at least 48 hours in advance of the concert at (831) 423-5590.

Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach are sponsored by Hilton Hotel Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, Xfinity, Santa Cruz Diner, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Zoccoli's and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

ENJOY THE SHOWS!