| ANAHEIM, CA - (July 22, 2008) - Grammy Award winner Poncho Sanchez will entertain audiences at Anaheim’s Pearson Park Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 26, beginning at 8 p.m. Sanchez is known as the leader of the most popular Latin jazz group in the world today.
Sanchez’ style illustrates his fondness for traditional tropical Latin fare, jazz standards, R&B, and funk.
In addition to receiving a Grammy Award, Sanchez, who was born in Texas but grew up in the Los Angeles area, has also garnered several Grammy nominations throughout his career.
Tickets for this show are available by calling (714) 765-5274, at the box office the evening of the concert, or online at www.anaheim.net.
The Summer Nights Under the Stars concert series at Pearson Park continues through September. The concerts and shows for children and adults are organized for residents and visitors to enjoy their evenings outdoors with family and friends.
“We invite Anaheim residents and visitors to spend the warm summer months outdoors at Pearson Park and enjoy a variety of concerts and shows,” Suzy Tindall, Pearson Park Amphitheatre Manager. “A variety of shows are planned for the remainder of the summer, and there is something for everyone to enjoy.”
Pearson Park is located at 401 N. Lemon Street in Anaheim. A schedule for the remainder of the Summer Nights Under the Stars concert series is below.
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July 25 |
Joanie Bartels |
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July 26 |
Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz |
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July 27 |
El Festival de Los Ninos |
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August 1 |
Taiko Drums and Fire Eaters |
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August 2 |
“Live from Las Vegas: Jay White is Neil Diamond |
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August 3 |
El Festival de Los Ninos |
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August 8 |
Anthony the Magic |
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August 9 |
Mariachi Divas |
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August 10 |
El Festival de Los Ninos |
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August 15 |
Anaheim Ballet |
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August 16 |
Barbershop Under the Stars |
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August 17 |
El Festival de Los Ninos |
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August 22-23 |
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat |
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September 13 |
The Fab Four |
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September 20 |
Anaheim Ballet |
For more information please visit www.anaheim.net. For specific questions about Pearson Park and the concert series please call Pearson Park directly at (714) 765-5274. For questions about the City of Anaheim, click on the Anaheim Anytime icon, or call (714) 765-4311. City of Anaheim residents and businesses can also dial 311 from any telephone landline. Media Contact: Ruth Ruiz 714.765.5060 more city news
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