The City of La Mirada’s Concerts Under the Stars series kicks-off Thursday, June 14 featuring The Kings of 88 and their classic piano rock. The concert series will run through August 9 at La Mirada Regional Park. A new feature at this year’s series is the inclusion of a “Night Market.” Similar to a farmers market, the Night Market will include 10 to 15 vendors selling ready to eat food, produce, and handmade crafts. The Night Market will operate from 3 to 8 p.m. with live music beginning at 6: 30 p.m. No concert will be performed on Thursday, July 5 due to the Independence Day holiday and the July 26 concert will be held at Creek Park.
The 88 keys take center stage with this Piano Rockin’ party brought to you by The Kings of 88. Made up of a talented crew of Los Angeles-based musicians, TKO88 presents a fun-filled collection of classic piano rock hits by Elton John, Billy Joel, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Beatles, Billy Preston, Little Richard, Leon Russell, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Hornsby, Dr. John, and many more. The Kings of 88 have entertained audiences up and down the West Coast, playing concerts, festivals, fairs, clubs, fundraising events, private parties, and corporate events.
At the helm is TKO88 founder, pianist and lead-singer, Tommy Reeves. Reeves is an accomplished singer/songwriter/pianist whose original music has been heard on American Idol, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and So You Think You Can Dance. His solo performance credits include work alongside Reba McEntire, Common, Tony Bennett, Ziggy Marley, Melissa Etheridge, and Burt Bacharach.
The following Night Market vendors are scheduled to appear weekly throughout the Concerts Under the Stars series this summer.
- Acapulco Pico – Fine salsas, guacamole and chips for dipping.
- Brother’s Products – Varieties of hummus and Mediterranean dips, salads, pita bread and chips.
- Cottage Farms & Lopez farms – Farm fresh cherries, strawberries, oranges, and grapes.
- Davila’ Pupusas – Savory pupusas stuffed with everything to make your tummy happy.
- Firewater Grill – Not your average taquero cooking up fresh fish and shrimp tacos and refreshing agua frescas.
- Kettle Masters – Kettle corn popped fresh on site.
- Me Gusta’s Tamales – Awarding winning gourmet tamales!
- Original Scratch BBQ – Loosen your belt and load up on BBQ chicken, brisket, ribs, and turkey legs.
- BFF Italian Ice – Sweet, frozen treats for those warm summer evenings.
- Speedy Dog Bacon Dogs – Bacon dogs: a So Cal original.
Source: City of La Mirada