Sheriff’s Support Group president Robert Klomburg give us the scoop on this summer’s concert series at Farnsworth Park:

The funds we raise for the Summer Concert Series are completely outside of the funds we raise for equipment and services for the Altadena Sheriff’s Station. It has always been that way, and will continue to be that way. We have a number of sponsors lined up, but we could always use more.

Our partnership with Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, the Altadena Sheriff’s Station, Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich and our dedicated sponsors, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Rotary Club of Altadena, Beven & Brock, Inc., Toyota of Pasadena, Georgia Rutherford, and Dickson Podley Realtors, has, in my opinion, has made this 14 year Altadena tradition, one of the best events that happen in Altadena.

This year were are hoping one of local eateries will also be participating by having boxed dinners for purchase prior to the evenings concert. I don’t yet have confirmation on that, but I am looking forward to a ‘Hollywood Bowl’ dining experience!

As you can see, our line-up is as diverse as the community. We had more than 40 acts apply for the 9 slots we had available. All were worthy to participate!

Personally, I am looking forward to our Grand Finale, yet another tribute show. In the past years we have had Elvis, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, the Diamonds, the Sounds of the Supremes, the Coasters and the Platters. This year we are doing a tribute to the great 40’s & 50’s swing music. Something we have never done before. The Grand Finale will feature tributes to: Gene Krupa & Buddy Rich in their infamous ‘drum off’. Other tributes will be made to Connie Francis, Peggy Lee, Louis Prima and we will have, as special guests, in a tribute to the Andrew Sisters for our September 11th concert.  The show stars Randy Caputo as Gene Krupa, Jimmy Ford as Buddy Rich, Gina Harlan as Connie Francis & Peggy Lee. And MORE!

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