Recording Sensation Rose Royce Stars at Free Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Concert Friday

Recording Sensation Rose Royce Stars at Free Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Concert Friday

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Grammy-winning band, Rose Royce, best known for their #1 hit "Car Wash" from the movie by the same name, will be stirring up the sand with their funky dance sound at the Pepsi Presents: Free Friday Night Bands-on-the-Beach concert series at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Friday, July 15.

Rose Royce has earned eight gold and five platinum records for such sensations as "Love Don't Live Here Anymore," "Do Your Dance," "I'm In Love," "I Wanna Get Next To You" and "Wishing on A Star" to name a few.

Making its first appearance on the Boardwalk, the band regularly tours Europe and Japan to standing room only crowds and continues to delight audiences wherever they play.

"We are pleased to present this dynamic and energetic group to our audience for the first time," said Boardwalk Promotions Director Paul B. Hammond. "Their mix of pop, funk and soul is sure to keep everyone movin' and grooving' this Friday."

Rose Royce will perform two, free, 45-minute shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. on the Boardwalk's bandstand.

Both shows feature American Sign Language Interpreter, Mo Moscovitz, and special seating with unobstructed views of the stage for the deaf and hard of hearing and the mobility impaired is also available.

The Boardwalk's free concert series continues on Friday nights through September 2. Upcoming free shows include Eddie Money and FamilyStoneExperience. For the complete schedule, visit our web site at www.beachboardwalk.com.

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is California's only seaside amusement park offering both modern thrill rides and historic attractions. Located at 400 Beach Street in Santa Cruz, the park features rides, games, restaurants, and free summer beach concerts.

Source: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

CONTACT: Kris Reyes of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, +1-831-460-3345, or publicity@scseaside.com

Web site: http://www.beachboardwalk.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Reporters may call 831-460-3345 to get band photos or set up telephone or in-studio interviews.

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