Contact: June 6, 2013 Bob Wayt 503/614-1218 (direct) 503/686-5134 (cell) QUARTERFLASH, STONE IN LOVE TO HEADLINE FREE CONCERT & THEATER SERIES AT THPRD PARKS Quarterflash, Stone in Love and Curtis Salgado are among the musical artists tapped to appear during the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District's popular eight- event Concert & Theater in the Park series this summer. This free series -- seven concerts and one staged theatrical production – will run July 6 through Aug. 22 at neighborhood parks throughout the Beaverton area. Highlighting the slate is THPRD’s third annual "Groovin' on the Grass” date night concert on Aug. 10 at the Howard M. Terpenning Recreation Complex. "The diversity in our concert lineup this year is exciting," said Deb Fife, THPRD volunteer coordinator and organizer of the series. "Not only does it represent a broad range of musical styles, it's a nice blend of bands. Some we're bringing in for the first time and others we're bringing back because they were so popular before." Two of those returnees, Quarterflash and Stone in Love, will co-headline “Groovin’ on the Grass”; each band will play a 90-minute set. Doors will open at 4 p.m. for the 5-8:30 p.m. concert. The remainder of the 2013 schedule showcases musical styles ranging from island music to Broadway hits to rock, soul, country and blues. With the exception of “Groovin’ on the Grass,” all shows will run 6-8 p.m. Featured artists include Curtis Salgado and Sara Jackson-Holman (Raleigh Park on Aug. 15), Hit Machine (Center Street Park on July 11) and Hapa (Greenway Park on Aug. 1). Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District – 15707 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, OR 97006 Concert & Theater in the Park schedule (shows 6-8 p.m. unless noted) : Date Location Featured performer(s) Sat., July 6 Garden Home Park Cloverdayle Thurs., July 11 Center Street Park Hit Machine Sun., July 14 Schiffler Park “100 Years of Broadway” (theater) Thurs., July 18 Arnold Park Deep Blue Soul Revue Thurs., August 1 Greenway Park Hapa Sat., August 10 HMT Complex Quarterflash & Stone in Love (5-8:30 p.m.) Thurs., August 15 Raleigh Park Curtis Salgado & Sara Jackson-Holman Thurs., August 22 Cedar Mill Park Patrick Lamb Band At most events, food will be available for purchase, and Park District volunteers will accompany the THPRD Rec Mobile and Nature Mobile to provide games and other fun activities for children. This year, THPRD has partnered with the Oregon Food Bank to accept donations of non-perishable food items at all shows. For more information on venues, musicians and other Park District events, visit www.thprd.org . Fans are also encouraged to like THPRD on Facebook for information, reminders and Park District news. Formed in 1955, THPRD is the largest special park district in Oregon, spanning about 50 square miles and serving more than 220,000 residents in the greater Beaverton area. The district provides year-round recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Offerings include thousands of widely diverse classes, more than 90 park sites with active recreational amenities, 60 miles of trails, eight swim centers, six recreation centers, and 1,400 acres of nature preserve. For more information, visit www.thprd.org or call 503/645-6433. (Editor: See pages 3-4 for details on performers.) # # # Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District – 15707 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, OR 97006 Additional Performer Information July 6 at Garden Home Park Cloverdayle: Chad and Rachel Hamar comprise Cloverdayle, a countrified husband & wife known for their compelling live show. The Portland-based duo has shared the stage with industry heavyweights Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw and Wynonna Judd. July 11 at Center Street Park Hit Machine: One of Portland’s consummate party bands, Hit Machine brings energy and a vast set list spanning generations of hits across many genres. This fun, versatile cover band is a fixture at Northwest events, as their shows are fun and memorable events featuring classic singalongs, expert musicianship and even a few stellar dance moves. July 14 at Schiffler Park “100 Years of Broadway”: Music styles have changed and evolved, but Broadway has thrived and flourished. This production highlights a century of Broadway memories, reviving the biggest moments from the finest shows. This Tony-award-winning musical revue, performed by the Beaverton Civic Theatre, is presented by the Central Beaverton NAC. July 18 at Arnold Park Deep Blue Soul Revue is a five-piece band that brings to life the classic sound of the great soul bands of the ‘60s and ‘70s. The group performs original R&B tunes and also covers legendary artists such as Sam and Dave, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, James Brown, Ray Charles, and many more. August 1 at Greenway Park Hapa: Dubbed “the most successful Hawaiian-music group in recent history,” Hapa is an acoustic duo that blends Polynesian tradition with pop sensibilities to produce music that is hip and enduring. Since 1995, Hapa has delivered the “Maui sound” with nine albums that successfully combine island music and modern rock. August 10 at HMT Recreation Complex Quarterflash (5-6:30): Marv and Rindy Ross first performed together in the ‘70s at Western Oregon University, before eventually fronting Quarterflash in 1980. Buoyed by the success of the hit single "Harden My Heart," Quarterflash reached #8 with their self-titled debut album in 1981. Subsequent hits included “Find Another Fool,” “Night Shift,” and “Take Me to Heart.” The band released four albums from 1981-91. After a hiatus, the Rosses revived the Quarterflash name for the 2008 release "Goodbye Uncle Buzz." Stone in Love (7-8:30): These local favorites will take you back to the days when Journey ruled the radio airwaves. This Portland-based band is a high-energy tribute to one of the top-selling bands of all time. Their set list includes “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Faithfully” and other chart-topping singalongs that are just as enjoyable as they were when you first heard them. Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District – 15707 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, OR 97006 August 15 at Raleigh Park Curtis Salgado: An award-winning vocalist/songwriter and harmonica player, Northwest icon Curtis Salgado effortlessly mixes blues, funk and R&B. Salgado has been perfecting his craft since the late ‘60s. The former co-star of The Robert Cray Band, Salgado has released eight solo albums since 1991 and was the 2010 Blues Music Award-winner for Soul Blues Artist of the Year. The Blues Revue lauds Salgado for his “triumphant, joyful blues-soaked R&B,” calling him “one of the most soulful, honest singers ever.” Sara Jackson-Holman: Pianist/singer-songwriter Sara Jackson-Holman took an unusual path to stardom. A MySpace comment she left for Portland indie band Blind Pilot was seen by the president of the band’s record label, who clicked on her page and became enamored with her voice. His label produced her debut album, “When You Dream,” which received rave reviews, comparing Jackson-Holman to Adele, Amy Winehouse and Feist. August 22 at Cedar Mill Park The Patrick Lamb Band: Performer/songwriter Patrick Lamb fuses funk, soul, R&B, and jazz influences to create his own unique sound. Born in Jackson, Miss., Lamb paid his dues playing roadhouse music in the rural south, where influences included James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, and Wilton Felder. Patrick has been honored with numerous awards, performed at the White House, and released five studio albums. # # # Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District – 15707 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, OR 97006 .