The Heroes perform at a previous year’s Scripps Ranch Symphony in the Park concert. (photo courtesy of Tom Boyd)
The Heroes return in concert July 15
Expect the quiet scene at Hoyt Park to transform as The Heroes take the stage for a show that’s got a little something for everybody on July 15.
“We do a huge variety of songs,” said band leader Tom Boyd. “Everything from Big Band to Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake with a lot of classic rock.”
The show will take place as part of the Scripps Ranch Symphony in the Park series, a series that Boyd said the band has been a part of since the late 1980s.
“It’s such a treat to see families dancing together and kids playing,” Boyd said. “It’s just a great family venue.”
The Heroes are a seven-piece band whose time together exceeds 30 years. For this special performance, Boyd said attendees can expect the return of previous band member Mattie Mills.
“She took a break for a while but she’s coming back for this show,” he said.
While Boyd said many live music events have turned away from being kid-friendly, The Heroes’ performances have always emphasized letting everybody get involved in the action.
“It allows a chance for kids to see live music because so much stuff nowadays is just DJs,” he said.
As for what attendees can expect to see at the Sunday evening performance, Boyd said they won’t be seeing much of their seats.
“We want to engage the audience,” Boyd said. “There’s a lot of movement and dancing on stage because we want to get this energy going for the people in the audience, because we want to get them dancing and having a good time.”
According to the Scripps Ranch Symphony at the Park website, there are a few rules for those attending. Only low-to-the-ground beach chairs are allowed to prevent anybody’s view from being blocked, and no dogs or plastic tarps are allowed.
The Heroes will perform on Sunday, July 15 at 6 p.m. in Hoyt Park, which is located at the intersection of Scripps Ranch Boulevard and Aviary Drive. This concert is sponsored by Collins Family Jewelers.Visit symphonyintheparkorg.