Park Boosters 'Wanna Hold Your Hand' This Sunday

In a nod to King George and the country from which we sought independence 237 years ago, this weekend's Belmont Park Boosters Summer Concert Series in Twin Pines Park features Beatles tribute artists, The Plastic Onion Band.   

The Plastic Onion Band will perform Sunday, July 7 from 1-4 p.m. in the Meadow at Twin Pines Park.

Although they have a British invasion sound, most members of The Plastic Onion band are homegrown---with the exception of Liverpudlian drummer Martyn Jones, all the band members hail from San Francisco and Pacifica.

According to their bio, five members who have "come together" through a mutual love and admiration of the Beatle's music. 

Everyone in the band sings and plays at least one instrument and each brings their unique musical experiences to the party. For example, drummer Martyn Jones  is also the drummer of The Mermen, the Bay Area's legendary psychedelic-surf band. 

The Plastic Onion Band are not "look-alikes" but they do their best to be "sound-alikes", reproducing the instrumentation, vocal harmonies, and fun spirit of the "Fab Four."

“These free concerts provide a great time for dancing and having fun with friends and family. All refreshments sold will help make these concerts possible, “ say Park Boosters organizers.

The 2013 Belmont Twin Pines 37th Summer Concert Series

July 7 – “The Plastic Onion” Celebrating the Beatles

July 14 – “Muze” Vocal Pop

July 21 – “Hot Rods Band” Classic Oldies

July 28 – “Blue” California

The series is sponsored by local businesses, and concessions sold at the concert directly support park programs and services. Belmont Park Boosters is a non-profit organization, and many if its members have been involved since the first summer concert in 1976.

For more information,  call 650-592-3068.