Arts Series To ‘Rock This Town’ With Big Band Swing, Elvis Tribute In Doylestown Twp.

DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Thompson Performing Arts Series wraps up this year's free outdoor concerts with three performances at Doylestown's Central Park.

Taking the stage at the C&N Amphitheater at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17 will be Elvis Tribute artist Jesse Garron. The music continues at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18 with the Rock This Town Orchestra with an evening "that will swing you through the 50s and 60s with a vibrant fusion of classic 50s rock .

The series concludes on Sunday, Sept. 21 with a Food Truck Festival and music by the Cherry Lane Band performing "Rock 'n Roll With A Blast Of Soul."

Jesse Garron

Garron’s Tribute to Elvis takes audiences on a musical journey into the concert years when Elvis Presley was the King of Rock and Roll. His uncanny ability to bring Elvis to life on stage has been drawing capacity crowds with standing ovations for 25 years. Having performed for thousands of Elvis Presley fans nationwide, Garron continues to be ranked “The Closest Thing to the King” by fans and venues alike.

Jesse respectfully uses the name of Elvis’ twin brother who died at birth. He knows there was only one Elvis. His show pays tribute to the man and his legacy.

Jesse comes from a family of singers and musicians and has an impressive vocal range. Inspired by Elvis at the age of four, Jesse was always mesmerized by Elvis' magnificent voice and intrigued by everything Elvis from his music to his movies.

Despite being teased by his peers, Jesse stayed true to his idol. He got his first break to pay him tribute at the age of 17 in a high school talent show where he packed the house and won the popular vote. Club owners later discovered him and encouraged him to sing in larger venues. The rest is history.

Rock This Town Orchestra

The "Rock This Town Orchestra" is the No. 1 tribute band to the Brian Setzer Orchestra and The Stray Cats featuring all the hits from Brian's catalog such as Rock This Town, Stray Cat Strut, Jump Jive & Wail, Sleepwalk, Runaway Boys, Gettin In The Mood, Fishnet Stockings, Ignition, The Dirty Boogie, and more.

According to the band’s website, the show will be full of energy and entertainment, featuring a brass section, stand up bass, drums, and guitar performing music that is iconic and memorable. by Luis Prima, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Bobby Darin, Eddie Cochran, Richie Valens, Stray Cats, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Bill Haley and The Comets, Glen Miller Orchestra, Buddy Holly, Dean Martin, Benny Goodman,Gene Vincent, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison and many more.

The band will be playing classic hits such as Summertime Blues, Fly Me To The Moon, Mack The Knife, Shake Rattle And Roll, Secret Agent Man, Sea Of Love, Great Balls Of Fire, The Way You Look Tonight and more.

“Rock This Town Orchestra is much more than a simple tribute act," says the band's website. "The band’s guitar-horns infused music and legendary high-energy show introduces this genre to the younger generations as well as bringing back precious memories to the more mature audiences while remaining cognizant and respectful of the music’s rich legacy.

“The shows have the entire audience dancing from the very first song with their contagious high energy vibe and their colorful stunning stage props bringing a theatrical visual effect no other acts have these days."

From their humble beginnings rehearsing in Freehold Borough at the chicken coops on Route 33 to the basement of the Cycle Shop on Throckmorton Street, the Sensational Soul Cruisers have come a long way from its “Eddie and the Cruisers” days and are ready to be added to the list of New Jersey’s great recording acts.

Complementing the live music will be a variety of food trucks and a beer garden featuring craft brews from Warwick Farm Brewery.

2025 Concert Schedule

• September 17 - Jesse Garron (Tribute to Elvis) Rescheduled
• September 18 - Rock This Town (50s and 60s Swing) Rescheduled
• September 21 - Cherry Lane Band (Rock n' Roll with a Blast of Soul at the Food Truck Festival)

Parking Alert

Lots fill up quickly at Central Park. The township suggests arriving early and carpooling when possible. Township staff will be on hand to assist until the lots are full. Click here for a map of authorized concert parking areas in and around the park. The lot adjacent to the amphitheater is not open to general parking and will be limited to handicap, designated band members, designated sponsors and authorized township vehicles only.

Additional parking will be available for concert parking beginning 5:30 p.m. at Kutz Elementary School. A moderate trail walk will bring concert goers into the park behind Kids Castle (adjacent to the C&N Amphitheater).

Need A Ride? Catch the DART

The Doylestown DART Bus will be making the rounds with several scheduled stops to make sure everyone has the opportunity to attend. After the concert, the bus will return riders to their pick-up locations.

BUS No. 1:

6:00 pm - ACME market (Doylestown Shopping Center)
6:05 pm - Center Square Towers (555 N. Broad Street)
6:10 pm – Broad and Union (Parking Garage DART stop)
6:15 pm – State and Main Street
6:20 pm – Child Lane and Old Butler Pike (Colonial Heritage)
6:30 pm – Central Park

BUS No. 2:

6:00 pm – Grundy Hall
6:30 pm – Central Park

BUS No. 3:

6:00 pm – Grundy Hall
6:15 pm – Metropolitan
6:30 pm - Central Park