Rooney, The Romantics, and The Psychedelic Furs live at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Orange County
The OC Fair opened on July 18th and the fair is bringing on the festive Summer activities. The Pacific Ampitheatre located in the Orange County Fairgrounds will be hosting a series of Summer concerts. On Sunday night, July 20th, the music venue featured musical performances by Rooney, The Romantics, and The Psychedelic Furs. The concert began in evening at 6pm with the opening band, Rooney.
ROONEY
California Rock band, Rooney, are currently on tour with The Psychedelic Furs. The group kicked off their set with their single track, ‘Blueside,’ from their self-titled 2003 album. The artists drew energy from the audience and performed a riveting show. They performed several tracks from their albums, ‘Calling the World’ and ‘Washed Away.’ Rooney will be performing at the Majestic Ventura Theater on July 23rd and the Plaza de Cesar Chavez in San Jose, California on July 26th. For more information and upcoming tour dates, visit their website.
SETLIST
Blueside
If It Were Up to Me
Do You Believe
Are You Afraid?
I'm Shakin'
THE ROMANTICS
The audience crowded around the stage for the next performance by The Romantics. The Detroit Rock group brought high-sprung energy and performed an entertaining set. The audience dance and sang along to their classic tracks, ‘Talking In Your Sleep,’ ‘What I Like About You,’ and more. Lead singer, Wally Palmar, playfully interacted with the audience and shared that the group were excited to be performing at the Orange County Fair. The Romantics were asked to perform at this event due to group, the Church, were unfortunately unable to perform due to personal reasons. The Romantics will be performing at The Amp at Adamson Square in Carrolton, Georgia on September 13th. For more information and upcoming tour dates, visit their website.
SETLIST
Rock You Up
When I Look in Your Eyes
Gimme One More Chance
Got Me Where You Want Me
One in a Million
A Night Like This
Boom Boom Boom (John Lee Hooker cover)
Bop
Talking in Your Sleep
Stone Pony
What I Like About You
THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS
As the sun set, the venue was filled with music fans eager to experience the live music performance by New Wave Rock group, The Psychedelic Furs. Their fans wore their Psychedelic Furs and classic retro tee shirts to the show. As the artists stepped on the stage, the audience clapped and cheered in excitement. Lead singer, Richard Butler, was overjoyed by the adoration expressed by the audience. He had an enormous smile and thanked the audience after each song performance. The band members embraced the energy and outreach expressed by the audience. Butler playfully interacted with the audience, high-fiving fans, singing closely within the audience, and holding hands with them during song performances. The audience was enamored by their live show, they sang along, danced, and drew closer to the center stage. For more information and upcoming tour dates, visit their website.
SETLIST
President Gas
Wrong Train
Heaven
Into You Like a Train
The Ghost in You
The Boy That Invented Rock & Roll
Mr. Jones
My Time
No‐One
Love My Way
In My Head
Run and Run
Until She Comes
So Run Down
Pretty in Pink
Heartbreak Beat
Forever Now
India
Coverage by Veronica Potes // Instagram: @veropoteart
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