Popular '60s bands to rock Cerritos

CERRITOS - Tickets are still available to see "Where the Action Is," a concert featuring Paul Revere & The Raiders, The Association and Mitch Ryder, Oct. 20 at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.A spin-off of Dick Clark's "American Bandstand," the music-based variety show dominated television sets across the country in the 1960s. Celebrated for the singles "Indian Reservation" and "Kicks," the rock group Paul Revere & The Radiers served as the de facto house band for "Where the Action Is." The band's many hits include "Hungry," "Just Like Me," "Louie Louie" and "Steppin' Out." The group's current lineup consists of founding member Paul Revere, lead guitarist Doug Heath, bassist Ron Foos, keyboardist Danny Krause, lead vocalist and Vocal Group Hall of Fame inductee Darren Dowler, and drummer Tommy Scheckel. The lineup also features The Association, who masterminded the gold hits "Windy," "Cherish" and "Never My Love." One of the most successful bands of the 1960s, the group has sold more than 80 million albums. Its discography includes six gold and two platinum albums. Los Angeles Times Magazine named The Association as one of the top 50 bands formed in Los Angeles. The ensemble's current lineup includes original members Russ Giguere, Larry Ramos, Jim Yester and Jules Alexander, along with drummer Bruce Pictor, keyboardist and guitarist Jordan Cole, and bass guitarist Del Ramos. Known for his dynamic high-octane performances, veteran Detroit rocker Mitch Ryder will deliver his timeless hits, which include "Sock It to Me," "Devil With a Blue Dress," "Little Latin Lupe Lu" and "Jenny Take a Ride." Tickets to the show start at $35 and go as high as $70. They can be purchased at the theater's box office, online at cerritoscenter.com or by calling (562) 467-8818.

********** Published: Sept. 19, 2013 - Volume 12 - Issue 23