Tower of Power to headline Aug. 15 Groovin' on the Grass

Tower of Power – the iconic 10-piece ensemble that has wowed audiences for nearly 50 years with its soulful, horn-driven sound – will headline THPRD’s annual Groovin’ on the Grass concert event on Saturday, Aug. 15, 6-8:30 pm. The show will also feature Portland jazz trio Boy and Bean.

Groovin’ on the Grass will be staged outdoors on a soccer field at the Howard M. Terpenning Recreation Complex (158th and Walker Rd.) in Beaverton. Gates open at 5 pm.

Tickets will go on sale at 8 am on Friday, May 22, via www.tickettomato.com. General admission tickets are just $10. Early entry tickets, entitling guests to enter the venue at 4 pm (one hour before doors open), are $20. Children under age five will be admitted free. Online sales will continue through Aug. 14.

On the day of the show, general admission tickets can be purchased -- at the venue only -- for $15.

Beer, wine and food will be available for purchase at Groovin’ on the Grass, including craft beers from event sponsor Golden Valley Brewery.

Blankets and low beach chairs will be permitted in the main seating area; guests with taller lawn chairs will be asked to occupy the sides and rear of the seating area. Areas will be designated for people who use a wheelchair.

Since 1968, Tower of Power has toured the world, performing what founding member Emilio Castillo describes as "urban soul." The band has earned acclaim with its legendary rhythm section, performing with Aerosmith, Elton John, Little Feat, Phish, Santana, Heart, and hundreds of other acclaimed artists during a historic and prolific tenure.

The band – which boasts four founding members in Castillo, Rocco Prestia, Stephen Kupka, and David Garibaldi – has released 18 studio albums and continues to tour nationally and internationally.

Boy and Bean delights audiences with Depression-era swing and jazz standards, covering artists such as Billie Holliday, Louis Armstrong, and Ella Fitzgerald, The trio – Amber Short, Luke Short and Andrew Jones – is a fixture at Portland-area venues.

For more information on Groovin’ on the Grass, visit www.thprd.org/groovin.

About THPRD

Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2015, THPRD is the largest special park district in Oregon, spanning about 50 square miles and serving 230,000 residents in the greater Beaverton area. The district provides year-round recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Offerings include thousands of widely diverse classes, more than 90 park sites with active recreational amenities, 60 miles of trails, eight swim centers, six recreation centers, and 1,400 acres of natural areas. For more information, visit www.thprd.org or call 503-645-6433.