Your Activities Office is excited to announce the original band, Ambrosia, will take the stage at The Renaissance Theater for two shows only January 21 at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m.
In the year 1970, four young musicians from the South Bay of Los Angeles came together to create a new invigorating style of music. Exploring the possibilities of progressive, classical and world influences yet rooted with the soul of the blues and R&B, Joseph Puerta, Christopher North, David Pack and Burleigh Drummond created a new sound that was defined and recognized as Ambrosia. Originally labeled as America’s answer to the progressive invasion of such English acts as Yes and King Crimson, the group quickly proved it was all that and much more as its albums painted aural landscapes covering the gamut of musical styles and attracting the collaboration of such cultural icons as Leonard Bernstein, Kurt Vonnegut Jr. and Alan Parsons. In its brief recording history, Ambrosia garnered five Grammy nominations, five hit singles, heavy FM airplay and the admiration and respect of the musical community. All this was in addition to Sold Out concerts around the world. Today the band is more alive and compelling than ever. With three of the original members intact, plus the addition of guitar ace Doug Jackson on electric guitar and backing vocals, Mary Harris contributing amazing keyboards and vocals and the powerful and contemporary lead vocals and acoustic guitar of Ken Stacey—Ambrosia is exploring new musical territory and continuing to wow life-long fans and new converts alike! Ambrosia hits were played so much-—and still are—their songs are burned into our memories. The band had five Top 40 hit singles between 1975 and 1980, including the Top 5 hits How Much I Feel, You’re the Only Woman and Biggest Part of Me. Most of the original band members have been active with the group continuously for the past 25 years to the present day – and we are thrilled to be able to bring them to PebbleCreek this year! Please note, there will be two shows only at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. on January 21 and tickets go on sale October 5 at 9:00 a.m. online and at Activities; $35. Mark your calendar today to be sure you don’t miss your chance to see this great concert!