Full Text
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: July 11, 2017 Runaway to Bring Country & Classic Rock to Poncitlán Square This Thursday PALMDALE – The City of Palmdale’s free “Music in the Parks” continues this Thursday, July 13 at Poncitlán Square, 38315 9th St. East, with country and classic rock music by Runaway from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Attendees may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages. Food trucks featuring Epic Tacos and LA Donuts will also be available on site. Runaway formed in 2010 after lead guitarist Jim Hinds (a graduate of the Berkley College of Music and protégé of jazz guitar gurus Linc Chamberland and Ted Greene) and Jay Bonanno (a 26-year musical prodigy and part-time high school soccer coach) decided to break away from the stress of their day jobs as Air Traffic Controllers to collaborate in writing, recording, and playing music during their off time. Upon deciding to form a band Jim and Jay reached out to Jay’s father Doug Bonanno, a retired carpenter and music veteran with over 52 years’ experience as a lead and backup vocalist and guitarist, to join them. The father-son duo makes for the signature harmonies that contribute the band’s distinctive sound. Multi-talented Jim Deverian, a general contractor with over 30 years of musical experience playing guitar, bass and percussion was next to join the group on drums. Mike O'Dell ---PAGE BREAK--- has recently joined the band as the bass player and vocalist. He has played in many local favorite bands for the past 20 years. For more information on Runaway, please visit www.reverbnation.com/runawayband. “Music in the Parks” takes place every Thursday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, now through August 17, alternating between Poncitlán Square and Domenic Massari Park. The musical line up will feature some long time popular groups in the Antelope Valley. The schedule features: Thursday, July 20 – Seventh Switch – Power Rock Domenic Massari Park Food Trucks: TBD Thursday, July 27 – Boulevard Knights – Latin Rock Location: Poncitlán Square Food Trucks: TBD Thursday, August 3 – Black Tie Affair – Americana, Alternative, and Classic Rock with a pop sensibility. Domenic Massari Park Food Trucks: TBD The remaining lineup through Aug. 17 dates will be announced soon. For more information, please call the recreation and culture office at 661/267- 5611, Monday through Thursday between 7:30 am and 6 pm. -30- Communications Department • 38300 Sierra Highway • Palmdale, CA 93550 www.CityofPalmdale.org