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July 7 - The PettyBreakers

“The World’s Greatest Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers!” So say Katie Daryl, Mark Cuban and Ryan Seacrest of AXS-TV as they selected The PettyBreakers to perform on their hit TV show in 2014.

The PettyBreakers is the nation’s premier “Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers” tribute act. Based out of Southern California, this band accurately recreates the sights, sounds and concert experience of a Tom Petty concert. All the classics… American Girl…Break Down… Free Fallin’… Mary Jane’s Last Dance…Refugee… Runnin’ Down a Dream… and so many more... perfectly reproduced. Playing to packed houses all over the U.S., the band is comprised of excellent musicians who have performed and recorded with international artists. The PettyBreakers honor the music of this legendary American icon.

Ozzie Mancinelli (Lead Vocals, Guitars)

John McAllister (Lead Guitar)

David Zeman (Keyboards, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica)

Danny Leoni (Bass, Vocals)

Rafael Gayol (Drums, Vocals)

Opening Band: XYZPDQ

All are from the Southbay and have been playing together for almost 2 years. In September of 2018, the won the Manhattan Beach Old Hometown Fair, Battle of the Bands. They have a lot of fun and get great reactions from audiences. Recently, they have been performing a few originals along with their other classic and contemporary rock covers.

The Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park presented by is an annual event held each year at Polliwog Park.

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, then sit back and relax to the sounds of summer! Seating is first come, first served! Concerts in the Park are free and well attended; early arrival to obtain prime lawn seating is encouraged. Concert goers are asked to leave pets at home. Use low backed chairs to minimize visibility issues behind you. Don't block the aisles. Be courteous to others. No smoking in the park. Watch your children, keep them off the stage and the stage apron. Climbing the trees in the park is not permitted. Place your trash in the bins throughout the park. NO-- pets, barbecues, skateboards, scooters, or roller blades are allowed in the park. Concert staff and security are not responsible for unattended chairs blankets and other picnic items. Please do not remove items (chairs, blankets, etc.) that do not belong to you.

Parking: Please note parking can be difficult around the park during the concert series. Carpooling, walking and use of taxi/rideshare is encouraged. All handicap parking will be at Begg Pool parking lot and there will be a rideshare/taxi pick-up and drop-off area on Manhattan Beach Boulevard. Download the 2019 Concerts in the Park map (PDF).

*Concert band subject to change

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