SEVEN HILLS, Ohio -- A little of everything for everybody.That’s how Mayor Anthony D. Biasiotta describes the city’s upcoming concert series, billed as Thrills in the Hills.“Over the five years we’ve been doing this, depending on scheduling, we’ve had four or five acts,” he said.“All our entertainment is really good. This year, we have the return of Out of Eden, a very popular Eagles tribute band.“And making their first appearance at the Seven Hills concert series is...
SEVEN HILLS, Ohio -- A little of everything for everybody.
That’s how Mayor Anthony D. Biasiotta describes the city’s upcoming concert series, billed as Thrills in the Hills.
“Over the five years we’ve been doing this, depending on scheduling, we’ve had four or five acts,” he said.
“All our entertainment is really good. This year, we have the return of Out of Eden, a very popular Eagles tribute band.
“And making their first appearance at the Seven Hills concert series is the Diamond Project, a very popular Neil Diamond tribute group.”
The upcoming Thrills in the Hills season begins with sounds of the funk, pop and Motown band Funkology (June 13), followed by the ring-a-ding-ding fun of Frank & Dean (June 27), ‘60s and ‘70s rock act The AirChiefs (July 11), Eagles tribute Out of Eden (Aug. 8) and Neil Diamond cover band The Diamond Project (Aug. 22).
All shows take place at 6 p.m. Fridays behind City Hall in the Summitview Pavilion, with a food truck present.
The mayor said the summer budget for booking bands is roughly $15,000. However, sponsors annually cover the costs.
“Other than the investment of our employees’ time, there’s really no expense to this,” he said.
The summer offerings are also shared with Broadview Heights, which books its own Nights in the Heights season.
“We work closely with Broadview Heights so the weekly events complement each other,” Biasiotta said.
“Certainly, both events are open to the public, so Seven Hills people are welcome in Broadview Heights and vice versa.”
Regarding this summer’s shows, it sounds like it’s going to be so good, so good, so good.
“Oh my gosh, that’s so great,” he laughed. “Yes, there you go.
“For the Neil Diamond fans, this summer’s lineup will be so good so good so good. And they’re forever welcome to attend in their blue jeans.”
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