Thompson Arts Series Continues With Tribute To The Beatles

DOYLESTOWN, PA — The Thompson Performing Arts Series continues on Wednesday, July 17 beginning at 7 p.m. at Doylestown’s Central Park with a celebration of the Beatles.

The tribute band, Studio Two, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles coming to America by paying homage to the greatest rock band of all time by performing their all-time hits.

Made up of graduates from Berklee College of Music and Beatles devotees, Studio Two band mates met in a “cellar full of noise” in a town slightly west of Liverpool (Milford, New Hampshire) to recreate the Fab Four’s music.

The band includes Stephen Murray as John Lennon, Al Francis as Paul McCartney, Robert Murray as George Harrison, and Richard Rampino as Ringo Star.

Studio Two has performed at numerous large and small venues, from open-air festivals to nightclubs.

The 2024 Thompson Performing Arts Series continues on the following Wednesdays in July and August in Central Park:

• July 24, Discoteks (Motown, R&B, Disco)
• July 31, Little Red Rooster (Blues music)
• August 7, Lights Out (Frankie Valli Tribute)
• August 14 River of Dreams (Billy Joel Tribute)
• August 21 Bell Bottom Blues (Eric Clapton Tribute)
• August 28 Class Act (dance band featuring local teachers)

Throughout the series, a beer garden featuring Warwick Farm Brewing will be available beginning at 6 p.m. Patrons must be 21-years-of-age to purchase beer. Any purchases must be consumed in the amphitheater.

Food trucks will also be on location including Jack & Jill, Kona Ice, Kono Pizza, Rooster & The Chick, and Salty Vets.

Parking at Central Park

Parking has been significantly reduced this year due to the park improvement construction project. When coming into Central Park at the main Wells Road entrance (one-way road) parking is available in the lots adjacent to the amphitheater and near the exit of the park. Additional
parking is available at the New Britain Road entrance to Central Park
with trail connections throughout the park and to park amenities.

Parking will be limited and likely to fill quickly. An early arrival and carpooling is recommended when possible. Township staff will be on hand to assist as best as possible until parking is full. Parking at Kutz Elementary School will not be available until the June 19 concert.

Doylestown DART

The Doylestown DART Bus will be offering transportation to and from Central Park for the concert.

Bus Route 1

• Starts at ACME market (Doylestown Shopping Center) at approximately 6 p.m.
• Center Square Towers (555 N Broad Street) at approx. 6:05 p.m.
• Broad and Union (Bucks County Parking Garage DART stop) at approx. 6:10 p.m.
• State and Main St. approximately 6:15 p.m.
• The Metropolitan at approximately at approximately 6:20 p.m.
• Child Lane and Old Butler Pike (Colonial Heritage) approx. 6:25 p.m.
• Central Park (destination 6:30 to 6:45 p.m.)

After the concert, the bus will return riders to their pick-up locations

Bus Route 2

• Pick up at Grundy Hall (Almshouse Road and 611) at approx. 6 p.m.
• Central Park (destination).

After the concert, the bus will return riders to their pick-up locations