To kick off its 2010/11 season, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts will host a new September series, Tribute Fridays, featuring bands paying homage to Van Halen, Stevie Nicks, Eagles and AC/DC.
The first concert, on Sept. 10, will feature the bands Fan Halen and Bonfire. Fan Halen, in a tribute to classic Van Halen music, brings back the party-time hard-rocking live performances of such songs as “Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love,” “Jamie’s Cryin’,” “Hot for Teacher” and the Van Halen number one hit “Jump.”
Bonfire bandmates Steve Pandol, Sean Mulvihill, Sean Colligan, Forrest Everett and James Pulli combine to make a visual and auditory recreation of AC/DC. Bonfire’s LA fans (The Bonfire Brigade) have traveled across the Atlantic Ocean to see them perform at the world’s largest annual AC/DC festival in Wexham, Wales.
Performing on Sept. 24 is Bella Donna, a live, eight-piece band doing a rock concert tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac. Based in Southern California, the band, named after the artist’s double-platinum album, portrays the singer and her music (solo and with Fleetwood Mac), in a depiction with attention to detail given to the music and vocal impersonations, to the authentic wardrobe and staging.
On the same bill is Desperado, the premier Eagles tribute consisting of five musicians who have set out to resurrect the melody, harmony and musicianship for which Southern California’s chart-topping Eagles became known. Desperado musically demonstrates the fact imitation is the highest form of flattery.
FAN HALEN / BONFIRE, Fri., Sept. 10 at 8 pm; BELLA DONNA / DESPERADO, Fri., Sept. 24 at 8 pm. Happy Hour at the bar starts at 6 pm before both evenings. La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada. Parking is free. Tickets: $10-$25; available by calling the box office at 562.944.9801 or 714.994.6310 or online at www.lamiradatheatre.com.
Desperado: The Premiere Eagles Tribute Band from Mark Van Druff on Vimeo.
