Drummer Orlando Reynolds, accompanied by a cast of musician friends, will perform jazz, soul, rhythm and blues, and well-known songs for dancing when the Summer Wednesdays concert series continues on July 20.
The show will take place in the Lower Commons from 7-9 p.m.
Concert admission is free; parking is complimentary in Lot D, located off Northpark Boulevard and Serrano Village Drive.
There will be concession stands and concertgoers are welcome to bring picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and blankets.
Big O and Friends music may include music by any of the following artists: Anita Baker (“Sweet Love”), Kool & the Gang (“Ladies Night”), Etta James (“At Last”), Marvin Gaye (“Let’s Get It On”), The Spinners (“I’ll Be Around”), Stevie Wonder (“I Wish”), as well as other R& B standards. The band will consist of a saxophonist, keyboard player, bass, guitar, vocalists, and drums.
The Latin Society kicked off the series on July 6, followed by Lifetime Rocker on July 13.
On July 27 Desperado, a Los Angeles-based Eagles tribute band, will perfom. The band is a collaboration of talented musicians who keep the legendary ’70s band’s music alive.
With three fantastic vocalists, Desperado sounds like the real thing. The band’s love for the music, dedication to its authenticity, and quality of impersonation and performance has kept the Eagles’ sound fresh and fun. Fans everywhere can appreciate hits like “Hotel California,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” and “Witchy Woman.” For more information visit Desperado’s website.
For more information on the Summer Wednesdays concert series, call Coussoulis Arena at (909) 537-7360.
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