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Five more concerts

Five more concerts were added to the calendar of Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe.

They are:The Zombies, Aug. 17, 8 p.m.Ana Popovic, Sept. 13, 8 p.m.Tommy James & the Shondells, Oct. 18, 8 p.m.Robin Trower, Oct. 31, 8 p.m.The Tubes, Nov. 1, 8 p.m.Tickets for all five concerts go on sale Saturday.The Zombies are an English rock band. Formed in 1961 in St. Albans and led by Rod Argent on piano and Colin Blunstone on vocals, the band scored hits in the mid- and late-1960s with "She's Not There," "Tell Her No" and "Time of the Season."Their 1968 album "Odessey and Oracle" is ranked 80 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.During 2013, Popovic appeared on the cover of Vintage Guitar, Guitar Player's Gear Guide and American Blues Scene.Her album "Can You Stand The Heat" was a "Pick Of The Week" by USA Today and featured on NPR Music.This is the first appearance at the Peak for Tommy James & the Shondells.They had some fantastic tunes from the '60s and '70s including "Hanky Panky," "I Think We're Alone Now," "Mony Mony," "Crimson and Clover" and "Crystal Blue Persuasion."The Robin Trower story started in the mid-'60s when he began his recording career in the Southend rhythm and blues band the Paramounts.But the big break for Trower came in 1967 with Procol Harum house band of the Summer of Love. Though not on their megahit "A Whiter Shade Of Pale," he completed five albums and many tours with them before breaking away for a solo career in 1971.The Tubes have appeared at Penn's Peak in the past and always draw large crowds.The Tubes will go down in the rock history books as one of the most exciting, in-your-face, tight-knit group of musicians who epitomized the hilarity of popular American culture by making it into the ultimate rock 'n' roll extravaganza.Their live shows involved mock bondage rituals, simulated sex, 12-foot-high rock stars by the name of Quay Lude singing "White Punks On Dope," exploding televisions, chainsaws and an array of semiclad dancers.The Tubes were one of the first bands to write and perform songs in a head-on theatrical onslaught. They didn't simply entertain; they shocked audiences.A reminder that the deck party season begins at the Peak on May 29 with popular local band Becky and the Beasts performing at 6:30 p.m.Here's the concert lineup for the venue.May• 18 Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett of Little Feat with The New Orleans Suspects, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 advance, $25 day of show.• 30 Dark Star Orchestra, 8 p.m. Tickets $24 advance, $29 day of show.June• 6 Pablo Cruise, 8 p.m. Tickets $23 advance, $28 day of show.• 7 Ryan Pelton, 8 p.m. Tickets $22 advance, $27 day of show.• 13 Live Wire with Exciter, Judas Priest Tribute Show, 8 p.m. Tickets $17 advance, $22 day of show.• 20 REO Speedwagon, 8 p.m. Tickets $25 advance, $40 day of show.• 26 Happy Together Tour 2014, 8 p.m. Tickets $39 reserved, $44 premium reserved.• 27 Jamey Johnson, 8 p.m. Tickets $32 regular reserved seating, $37 Pit (standing room only).• 28 7 Bridges with Clyde Barrow and the Legendary Barbusters, 8 p.m. Tickets $18 advance, $23 day of show.July• 18 B.B. King, 8 p.m. Tickets $45 regular reserved, $55 premium reserved.• 23 Ted Nugent, 8 p.m. $34 advance, $39 day of show.• 24 3 Doors Down Acoustic, 8 p.m. Tickets $42 regular reserved seating, $52 Pit (standing room only).• 31 Ziggy Marley, 8 p.m. Tickets $24 advance, $29 day of show.August• 15 Great White and Vixen, 8 p.m. Tickets $22 advance, $27 day of show.• 17 The Zombies, 8 p.m. Tickets $22 advance, $27 day of show (tickets on sale May 17).September• 5 Winger and FireHouse, 8 p.m. Tickets $24 advance and $29 day of show.• 13 Ana Popovic, 8 p.m. Tickets $22 advance, $27 day of show (tickets on sale May 17).October• 18 Tommy James & the Shondells, 8 p.m. Tickets $33 and $38. (Tickets on sale May 17).• 31 Robin Trower, 8 p.m. Tickets $27 advance, $32 day of show. (Tickets on sale May 17).November• 1 The Tubes, 8 p.m. Tickets $18 advance, $23 day of show. (Tickets on sale May 17).

Tommy James and the Shondells, whose hits include "Crimson and Clover" and "I Think We're Alone Now," will be coming to Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe on Oct. 18. It's one of five new shows announcedfor the mountaintop venue. Tickets go on sale Saturday.