For the 18th time, Sunset Beach resident Barbara D’Angelo has again organized an “electric” event featuring top talent and an afternoon of fun to raise money for the Sunset Beach Community Association.
“I do it because I want to bring a little happiness to an already great area,” said D’Angelo, a longtime resident of the area, “and I think this music (classic rock) is so natural to this area.”
D’Angelo has been putting together this “Electric Magic Classic Rock Beach Fest” rock event for the better part of the past two decades.
She said this year’s event will be held Sat., Aug. 24, from 1-5 p.m. at the Sunset Beach Community Association on PCH.
Again, this year, said D’Angelo, the event will feature tribute bands that honor music of the “The Doors” and “Led Zeppelin.”
Back by popular demand, local singer Shawn Kelly will belt out Robert Plant tunes in the Led Zepland” tribute band to close the show. Kelly is a native of the area and is well known for his Zeppelin like vocals.
Each year, Kelly and the “Zepland” do create electric musical magic along with the opening tribute band, “Strange Days.”
Also well known for their familiar “Doors” sound, local Seal Beach resident Jason Tosta, who sings like the late Jim Morrison, will take the stage with “Strange Days” followed by the Led Zepland tribute for a packed afternoon of rock.
Each year, D’Angelo transforms the community center with professional sound stages, lighting, and all the extras to stage a real rock concert to raise money for the Sunset Beach Community Association.
“Every penny of profit is donated to the Sunset Beach Community Association,” says D’Angelo, noting that last year alone, she donated well over $3,000 to the community group.
“I think this is going to be one of the greatest shows yet,” said D’Angelo and “I’m really excited that we can again, celebrate rock and raise money for a very good cause.”
“Everybody in this community loves this kind of music,” she said, “and why not? Everybody is happy and here to help the community,” she said.
The event will again be held at the Community Center, at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and 12th Street.
Pre-sold tickets are $40 each, while tickets at the door will cost $45, she said. Tickets are available at Jade on the Water. For info, email barbledzep@verizon.net.
