Berks History Center & Pretzel City Productions present 5th Annual Magical History Tour Concert
The Berks History Center and Pretzel City Productions invite you to celebrate local music history at the 5th Annual Magical History Tour concert - the flagship event and official awards ceremony of the Berks County Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Party like its 1969 with performances by Hot Ice, MaKooch, John King & more!
The Magical History Tour- Part 5: Hours of Flower Power will be held at Evergreen German Club, 415 Hartz Road, Fleetwood, on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 2:30 to 10 p.m. Gates open at 2 p.m. Enjoy a ‘Woodstock-like’ music festival featuring the music and atmosphere of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Dust off your retro outfits and get ready to dance for history! Magical History Tour is the annual friend-raising event for the Berks History Center. All ticket sales will benefit BHC’s educational programming.
The concert features reunion performances by local musicians, both those who played in the 1960s 80s and current acts. In addition to good old rock n’ roll, party-goers will enjoy an open market of local artists, crafters and vendors while delighting in the delicious fare and beverages offered by the Evergreen German Club. Magical History Tour is rain or shine! Wear comfortable time period clothing and dancing shoes but please leave your refreshments at home. No outside food, drinks, or coolers are permitted.
The Magical History Tour also serves as the official awards ceremony of the Berks County Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a permanent exhibit at the Berks History Center that commemorates Berks County’s finest contemporary musicians. The awards ceremony celebrates local musicians that have made a significant contribution to Berks County’s rich musical history. The recognized musicians are those who volunteered for the 2016 Magical History Tour as well as those who were nominated by popular vote through the 2016 People’s Choice awards.
Tickets are available online at www.berkshistory.org/event/mht5, or at the following locations Berks History Center, 940 Centre Avenue, Reading; Penn Ave Music, 2610 Penn Ave, Reading; WEEU Broadcasting Company, 34 N 4th Street, Reading; Evergreen German Club, 415 Hartz Road, Fleetwood.
The performance schedule for the day: Stage One 2:30 pm to 3:15pm: Hot Ice
4:15pm to 5:00pm: The Rockers
5:15pm to 5:45pm: The Official Berks County Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
6:45pm to 7:30pm: MaKooch
8:30pm to 9:15pm: Gary Melton & the Rock ‘N Soul Revival Stage Two 3:30 pm to 4pm: Thunder 6:00pm to 6:30pm: Pawnshop Bound
7:45pm to 8:15pm: John King Band