The Beach Boys and The Rascals at Toyota Oakdale Theatre (11/05/23) In 1967, The Beach Boys’ fresh wave of guitar-driven surf-pop had swept the nation, as fans latched onto their sunny tunes and infectious, barbershop-quartet-style harmonies. In an era defined by the Civil Rights and Women’s Rights movements, anti-war protests, and psychedelic rock, the American band offered a fun escape to young fans like my mom. She was just 18 when she hitched a ride […]
As a semi-empty-nester, I am loving the new music venue in Bridgeport. On Sunday The Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater (The AMP) hosted some rock and roll legends in The Beach Boys and Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals. I know, I know, these bands have far different lineups these days, but the music is timeless and the venue is flawless. Sunday was a gorgeous day in Connecticut and the ‘good vibrations’ were evident everywhere I looked. It’s been […]
