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Regatta returns to 60’s, 70’s
by Register Staff
mdrnews@mydailyregister.com

POINT PLEASANT — The Regatta is taking a step back into the 60’s and 70’s on Friday, June 29 when The popular tribunte act the Devonshires take the main stage at 8:30 p.m.

The Devonshires have performed with numerous rock legends such as Joe Cocker, Jefferson Airplane, The Doobie Brothers, Eddie Money, The Edgar Winter Group, Badfinger, Paul Revere and the Raiders, and The Temptations.

For decades The Devonshires have been entertaining audiences in cities and towns across the U.S. including San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Chicago, Nashville, Atlanta, Orlando and New York City. Their impressive list of clientele includes Walt Disney World, Six Flags, General Electric, Harrahs Casino, Honda of America, Clear Channel Communications, Blackrock Financial, The American Red Cross, Texas Roadhouse, The United States Navy, and the world famous Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa.

“We started a couple years ago booking tribute acts for the festival and people absolutely love it” Jacob Hill of the Regatta Committee stated. “We strive to have a show that everyone will enjoy and people keep asking for tribute acts and we bring them the best tribute acts we can find.”

The Devonshires perform two unique shows: Classic Rock Spectacular (a tribute to 70’s classic rock) and America’s Favorite 60’s Show. According to organizers, the shows are performed with exceptional musical precision, fully costumed with props and skits and suitable and fun for all ages and one you do not want to miss.

The band is made up of an all-star cast of brothers/musicians, each a legend in their own right.

Some of the media accolates about The Devonshires include they “have left an indelible mark in rock music history” and “they’re making a name for themselves around the country” (The Courier Journal). Also, “An absolutely fantastic, first-rate show” (Brad Ross, Disney World).

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