The Large Flowerheads Play at TD Bank Park

Groups gathered on the grass for a groovy gig on Wednesday, June 15 at the TD Bank Amphitheater located on Byberry Road to see The Large Flowerheads perform covers of famous 60's songs.The event began shortly after 7 p.m.

The Large Flowerheads are, according to their website, a Pennsylvania-based band that "bring to life the musical sights and sounds of the '60s." The band, consisting of drummer Moe Jerant, organist Dave D'Amelio, and guitarists/mandolinist/sitarists Billy Trexler and Greg Geist, has been together for approximately three years and their repertoire includes The Box Tops, Jefferson Airplane, The Doors, Cream, and The Rolling Stones, among other hit bands of that era.

For the Bensalem crowd, in which more than one concert-goer was dancing and swaying to the sounds, the band played a wide spectrum of various songs, including:

• "Secret Agent Man" originally by Johnny Rivers
• "Paint It Black" originally by the Rolling Stones
• "White Rabbit" originally by Jefferson Airplane
• "California Dreaming," originally by the Mamas and the Papas
• "Sweet Caroline" originally by Neil Diamond

Refreshments were provided at a cost, and the Bensalem Township Police Department was on the scene to ensure safety and security.

The show was open to the public, but admission was $5 per person and $2.50 for senior citizens (children ages 12 and under enter free) which is a stark contrast to the free shows that were provided in the years prior. In a message from Mayor Joseph DiGiralmo, the mayor explained that the cost was implemented in order to stay within the budget, as the talent is expensive and production costs have "skyrocketed."

The Bensalem Summer Concert Series is in its 10th year and runs every Wednesday until August 31. Some of the upcoming highlights include a "Swinging with The Rat Pack" on June 22 and a "Back to the Eighties" show on July 13. For more information, please visit www.tdbaevents.com or call 215-633-3635. Tickets are not sold in advance and sales begin at 6 p.m. on the night of the concert.

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