Celebrating the "Summer of Love" Era

Cover Image Courtesy of JEM Records

The music and artists of the 1960s continue to dazzle, enrapture and entertain fans of all ages. One of the most memorable moments of the era was the Woodstock Music Festival, which celebrates its 50^th anniversary this year. To honor that momentous occasion, veteran musician Glen Burtnik is hitting the road with his Summer of Love tour, which pays tribute to the memorable music of that classic era. He’s a talented rocker and songwriter who is a founding member of the excellent Beatles-inspired group The Weeklings. Burtnik has also played with Styx, The Orchestra (featuring members of ELO) and many other notable artists. Burtnik conceived the concept for the Summer of Love experience along with music industry veteran Tony Pallagrosi.

The Summer of Love show focuses on songs from the year 1967 through the iconic Woodstock concert. The timeless music of artists like Joe Cocker, Janis Joplin, Otis Redding and Sly and The Family Stone is performed by a terrific band featuring top notch vocalists and musicians who have sung and played with bands such as Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes, Bon Jovi, Moby and 10,000 Maniacs. It’s clear that these talented artists are as passionate about this wonderful music as we are, and their incredible performances will thrill and astonish you. Not only will you find yourself singing along for the whole show, you'll get to relive some wonderful musical memories. There's also a psychedelic light show by Marc Rubenstein that adds an eye-catching backdrop and a vintage aura to the performances.

In addition to checking out the current incarnation of the Summer of Love show on tour this summer, there's also a live album being released from a fantastic 2018 show by the band. On May 31st, you’ll be able to get yourself a copy of Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love Concert, “Live Love.” The two CD set from JEM Records captures a stellar performance at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in New Jersey. Songs on the release include “Happy Together,” originally done by The Turtles, “Touch Me” from The Doors, Otis Redding's "Try A Little Tenderness" and the iconic Joe Cocker version of  “With A Little Help From My Friends” impeccably performed by band member Remember Jones, aka Anthony D'Amato. Every member of the Summer of Love group truly puts their heart and soul into performing this enduring music, and their talent and commitment adds immeasurably to the thrill and enjoyment of seeing these songs performed live.

The 17 tracks on this amazing disc will instantly take you back to the era when the songs of Procul Harum, The Mamas and the Papas, and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young floated out over the airwaves and forever became a part of the fabric of our lives. From the magnificent recreations of tunes such as Janis Joplin’s “Piece of My Heart” to a stunning take on Ike & Tina Turner’s version of the Creedence Clearwater Revival classic “Proud Mary” this live release perfectly captures the energy and essence of the incredible live show. The two CD set will also be available digitally from outlets like iTunes. The Summer of Love band provides an unforgettable experience for audiences, as they experience the music of the 60s, authentically and masterfully recreated by a fantastic group of musicians. Head out to see a show during the tour this summer, and make sure to pick up a copy of "Live Love." For more info on the Summer of Love tour: https://www.summerofloveconcert.com. The JEM records website can be found here: http://www.jemrecordings.com. For a look at a video sampler of the live show, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-gAtruQ0ro.