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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: June 26, 2018 Country Comes to Town with Runaway at Music in the Parks This Thursday Live Music, Food Trucks, Dance Lessons & Kids Activities Featured PALMDALE – Runaway will perform country favorites at Poncitlán Square this Thursday, June 28 as the City of Palmdale hosts the second of eight free “Music in the Parks” events. “Music in the Parks” will take place each Thursday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, now through August 2. It will alternate between Poncitlán Square, located at 9th St. East between Ave. Q-9 & Ave. Q-10 and Domenic Massari Park, located at 37716 55th St. East. New for 2018 will be dance lessons and free activities for kids. Izzy’s Taco House and Kona Ice Food trucks will be available on site. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Attendees may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages. Runaway is Jay Bonanno, guitar and vocals; Jim Hinds, lead guitar; Doug Bonanno, guitar and vocals; Mike O'Dell, bass guitar and vocals; and Jim Deverian, drums. 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) ---PAGE BREAK--- 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 has recently joined the band as the bass player and vocalist. He has played in many local favorite bands for the past 20 years. The musical line up will feature some long time popular groups in the Antelope Valley as well as some new groups. The schedule features: Thursday, July 5 – On Tap – Classic Rock, Pop, Country, Blues & Oldies Domenic Massari Park Food Trucks: Kona Ice, Taqueria Don Pancho Thursday, July 12 – Mama’s Hot Sauce - Rockabilly Poncitlán Square Food Trucks: Sugo Italiano, LA Donuts Thursday, July 19 – Code Red – Everything from Rock to Country Domenic Massari Park Food Trucks: Kona Ice, Izzy’s Taco House Thursday, July 26 – The Dance Band – R&B/Classics Poncitlán Square Food Trucks: Taqueria Don Pancho ---PAGE BREAK--- Thursday, August 2 – Carry-On Band – High Energy Dynamic Rock Domenic Massari Park Food Trucks: Kona Ice, W&B Loco Taco 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