Arts Series To ‘Rock This Town’ With Big Band Swing, The Sounds Of Soul In Doylestown Twp.

DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Thompson Performing Arts Series continues this week with back-to-back concerts on Wednesday and Thursday nights at Doylestown's Central Park.

Taking the stage at the C&N Amphitheatre at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13 will be 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 and roll and big band swing."

The music continues at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 14 with "The Sensational Soul Cruisers" and a concert featuring Old School, Soul, rhythm and blues, Motown, and Disco.

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.

The Soul Cruisers have been under the direction of legendary Jersey Shore sax player Screamin’ Steve Barlotta for over 30 years. He has catapulted this band from the recesses of a dingy basement to over 200 performances a year while capturing the true essence of the Jersey Shore sound and its true R&B roots. While the band travels to and performs in theaters, clubs, public festivals, and private events throughout the country, they will spend a significant amount of time on the East Coast this year.

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

2025 Concert Schedule

• August 13 - Rock this Town Orchestra (Swingin' Through the '50s and '60s)
• August 14 - Soul Cruisers (Old School, Soul, RnB, Motown, Disco)
• August 20 - 80's Revolution (80's Dance, Fun)
• August 26 - AM Radio (Motown, R&B, Disco)
• August 27 - Bigg Romeo (Dance Cover Band)
• September 17 - Jesse Garron (Tribute to Elvis) Rescheduled
• September 21 - Cherry Lane Band (Rock n' Roll with a Blast of Soul at the Food Truck Festival)

Central Park Construction Alert

Parking at Central Park continues to be reduced due to the ongoing park improvement construction project, including a new Community Recreation Center, playing court complex, parking expansion/realignment and bathrooms. Construction is anticipated to be nearing completion by mid-summer.

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