The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble (HWE) takes a “Blast to the Past”, celebrating pop music from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s Friday, June 24, at the Mississippi Room in the historic Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Blvd. in San Diego. There will be a complementary fruit and cheese table at 7:30 p.m. and with the concert starting at 8 p.m. A no host bar will also be available as well as a 50/50 raffle.
The band welcomes special guests, Kevin Cavanaugh and Blue Velvet, a dynamic retro act which has performed in numerous night clubs in San Diego. These three decades had some of the best pop music ever produced. The ensemble will perform a symphonic tribute to the Beatles as well as music ranging from Queen to The Carpenters. A highlight of the night will be a special tribute to the late Prince. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at The Windsmith, 3875 Granada Ave. in North Park, at sdartstix.com or at the door.
The 45 piece Hillcrest Wind Ensemble is in its 30th year of performing and is a program of The LGBT Center acting as a musical ambassador to the community as a whole. 619-692-2077 x814 hillcrestwindensemble.com
