Published April 01. 2022 06:21PM
America,
8 p.m. April 2, Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. Doors open at 6 p.m. The yacht-rock favorites continue their 50th anniversary tour with such classics as “A Horse with No Name” and “I Need You,” from the group’s debut album (1971). America’s second album, “Homecoming” (1972) included the single “Ventura Highway.” Other hits are “Muskrat Love” from “Hat Trick” (1973); “Tin Man” and “Lonely People” from “Holiday” (1974), and “Sister Golden Hair” from “Hearts” (1975). America founding members met in high school in London. Gerry Beckley, lead and backing vocals, keyboards, guitars, bass, harmonica; Dewey Bunnell, lead and backing vocals, guitars, percussion, were with Dan Peek, who left the group in 1977 and died in 2011. The touring group includes Steve Fekete, guitars, keyboards, backing vocals; Richard Campbell, bass, vocals, and Ryland Steen, drums, percussion. Tickets: Penn’s Peak box office, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe; pennspeak.com; ticketmaster.com; 800-745-3000; 866-605-7325
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