OC Bandstand Summer Concert Series Launches July 7th at the Yost

OC Bandstand Summer Concert Series launches Sunday, July 7th, 2013 at the Yost Theater in Santa Ana, CA.  The concert series showcases the hottest rising teen bands throughout southern California on stages throughout Orange County. This summer, The Yost Theater will host teen music artists & bands from all over the area during the first of three concerts on Sunday, 7/07/13 from 1PM - 4PM.  Doors open at 12:30 PM and tickets are $15; $10 when you use your favorite band's special 'code' online. Info and tickets available at http://ocbandstand.com - Bands performing are Sidney Bowen Band, The Brewer Boys, Johnny and the Gentlemen, Galvanized Souls, The Paralyzers and special guest from the Vans Warped Tour, False Puppet. Future concerts at the Yost scheduled for Sunday, 8/04 and Sunday, 9/01. - Produced by Tall Chik PR, a Newport-based public relations firm specializing in celebrity and entertainment promotions. Visit http://TallChikPR.com

MORE ABOUT OC BANDSTANDOC Bandstand Promoter Kimberly Wilkins, of Tall Chik PR, approached Text Kills® to sponsor the event because of the growing problems of texting while driving and text-bullying amongst the nation’s youth. Texting while driving has recently overtaken drunk driving as the leading killer of American teenagers, and recent studies have shown text-bullying to be just as damaging as traditional forms of bullying. Unfortunately, both practices also seem to be on the rise.

“We organized this event as a way of getting a positive message across using the power of music,” commented Wilkins. “Teens really respond well to the idea of increasing safety through personal responsibility when it’s presented to them in a way that they perceive to be fun and cool, like a concert.” Fans will have the opportunity to take a photo with their favorite band to take home as a keepsake, provided by M. Allen Photography.

The concert has continued to gain momentum since its announcement, attracting attention and support from sponsors like RADD, a nonprofit organization that uses celebrity influence to promote positive attitudes about road safety, and Bold Girlz, a fashion apparel brand that encourages and empowers young girls to give back to their communities. The involvement of Text Kills® also opens the door for additional group involvement, as the outreach organization has ties to many community and corporate groups, including a recently formed partnership with We Save Lives, a driver safety organization whose President is Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Founder Candace Lightner.

The venue for the event, Santa Ana’s historic Yost Theater, was selected for its central location, hospitality towards younger artists, and reputation as one of the best professional music venues in Orange County. The venue affords concert-goers great sound, lighting, special effects, and production. OC Bandstand feels that the Yost Theater provides the perfect environment for their event and is in line with their outreach efforts, as the venue sets aside a significant percentage of profits from its operations to subsidize cultural and entrepreneurial based education for teens. 

To submit your band to be considered for OC Bandstand 2013
Visit OCBandstand.com or Email: OCBandstand@gmail.com.