Check Out This Star Line-Up Of Summer Concert Series Bands

BENSALEM, PA — The Penn Community Bank Amphitheater Summer Concert Series kicked off last Wednesday with a ‘70s Flashback. This week, the tribute band 7 Bridges delivered “The Ultimate Eagles Experience.” The rest of the 2021 summer season promises an equally dynamic line-up of rain-or-shine concerts.

“From June through August there’s no better place to enjoy a summer concert under the stars, with a soft breeze whispering, than at our award-winning amphitheater,” the PCBA website reads. “Bring a lawn chair or blanket and take pleasure in the sounds of a wide variety of performances.”

Tickets for each show are $5 for Bensalem residents and seniors, $10 for non-residents, and free for children under 12. Season passes are $35 for residents and $45 for non-residents. All concerts begin at 7 p.m.; gates open at 5:00 p.m. for Season Pass holders and 5:30 p.m. for all attendees.

Read more about the bands and the 2021 PCBA line-up below:

Wednesday, June 16
Invincible: Premier Pat Benatar Tribute Band
Michelle McDowell and Lee Silvis lead this band from Northeast Ohio, bringing Pat Benatar and ’80s fans “all the hits and some deeper cuts.” Check out their performances and future dates on their website.

Wednesday, June 23
Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute
This band plays tribute to the Beach Boys with a variety of songs that one listener says “brought guests back to a simpler and care-free time.” Band member Wyatt Funderburk even hosts Sail On: The Beach Boys Podcast.

Wednesday, June 30
SCARAB: The Journey Experience
SCARAB — a band composed of Sean Volpetti, Scott Philie, Jean Grenier, Rob Nemetz, and Brett Parker — has performed tributes to Journey in 32 states.

Wednesday, July 7
Countdown to Ecstasy: Steely Dan Tribute
“Spirit and musical integrity outweigh costumed replication for these folks, beyond the expectations for a typical cover/tribute band,” according to Countdown to Ecstasy’s website. The band “has dedicated themselves to this music and to their audience of hipsters, old-heads and youthful seekers of truth.”

Wednesday, July 14
Real Diamond: The Premier Neil Diamond Tribute
Frontman Curtis DiDomizio, born and raised in the Philadelphia area, has been performing his “chillingly realistic Neil Diamond interpretation” with a 10-piece band since 2008.

Wednesday, July 21
Joey and The T-Birds: Doo Wop / Oldies
This group prides itself on having come “from a basement in Queens, NY to a stage near you.” Fans of ‘50s and ‘60s sounds are sure to enjoy.

Wednesday, July 28
Tramps Like Us: A Bruce Springsteen Tribute
Mike Appel, a former manager and producer for Bruce Springsteen, calls Tramps Like Us “the greatest Bruce Springsteen tribute band” according to their website. They have performed more than 2,000 concerts since their inception in 1990.

Wednesday, Aug. 4
Best Friends Girl: The #1 Cars Experience
Helena Holmes, John Starr, Mike Miller, Mike Weber, and Tom Wooley make up The Cars tribute band Best Friends Girl.

Wednesday, Aug. 11
Unforgettable Fire: U2 Tribute
This band, who first began performing in 1995, “will not settle for anything less than complete authenticity” in recreating not only the music of U2, but also their live in-concert appearance including lighting and wardrobe.

Wednesday, Aug. 18
Sensational Soul Cruisers: ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, Soul, RnB, Motown, & Disco
One of “Jersey’s best-kept secrets,” this group does it all, with four vocalists and 11 horn players delivering sounds from across the decades for “the ultimate Soul Cruisers dance party.”

Wednesday, Aug. 25
Idlewild South: The Allman Brothers Band Tribute
Founded by keyboardist and vocalist Don Eason, Idlewild South promises a different set-list every night as they pay homage to the music of The Allman Brothers Band.

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