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Dec. 7, 2023 – The Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts at South Florida State College presents America’s most popular nostalgia rock and roll tribute on Saturday, Jan. 6 with Phil Dirt and the Dozers. The Columbus-based group is a perennial favorite for its tight harmonies, lighthearted banter, and showmanship.
The performance is sponsored by Heartland National Bank and the Thakkar Family Foundation. “We’re kicking off our 40th anniversary at this performance,” said Cindy Garren, director of cultural programs. “Alan Jay Wildstein has graciously underwritten the cost of commemorative brass key tags that will be given out to the first 500 guests.”
Phil Dirt and the Dozers was founded in 1981 by Steve “Dr. Honk” Cabot, Bill Lehr, Mark Milligan, Howard Kandel, and Bill LeFavor. The group has traveled the continent playing to thousands of fans, released several albums, headlined a rock and roll cruise, and even had their own television show.
Specializing in music from the ‘50s and ‘60s, the Dozers deliver a fun, lively concert of music from the Beach Boys, Four Seasons, Roy Orbison, Sam Cooke, and more. Tom Gilbert from the Anthracite Concert Association in Pottsville said, “The collaboration between the musicians and audience, and the energy flowing on stage was remarkable.”
“Steve Cabot has the uncanny ability to mimic the vocal styles of Frankie Valli and Roy Orbison,” said Garren. “Together with Tony Alfano, and the rest of the band, Mark Frye, Hadden Sayers, and Max Marsillo, the concert is high energy, nostalgic, and a great night out.”
Tickets start at $22 plus a $3 processing fee. More information on Phil Dirt and the Dozers and the SFSC Performing Arts series is available online at sfscARTS.org. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 863-784-7178, at the SFSC Box Office, or on online.
The Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts is located at 600 West College Drive in Avon Park. Parking is free and the concession stands accepts cash only.
Upcoming performances include Country Music Association Vocal Duo of the Year award winners Thompson Square on Jan. 20; Piff the Magic Dragon on Feb. 8; Croce Plays Croce on Jan. 27; Rumours: a Fleetwood Mac tribute and the national Broadway tour of the musical Little Women on March 6.
