It was a night of the Beatles, Monkees, and even a touch of Sonny and Cher. It was the 60s all over again and the crowd loved it.

Foot-stomping musical favorites, head-bobbing melodies and a few fancy dance moves drew more than 220 to the Tamaqua train station Thursday night for the final free concert of the summer season.Like the others, the concert was staged alfresco at the north end of the 1874 Philadelphia & Reading Railroad train station.Celebrants said the event was long overdue, since this last concert had been postponed due to stormy weather earlier in the month."That's how it was all along this year," organizer Jack Kulp told the crowd. Kulp said the summer season was difficult as it often rained on concert night."I always knew it was Thursday because of the rain," he joked.But this time the weather was perfect, drawing throngs to the Tamaqua train station for the swan song of the free Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series, now completing its seventh year.The final installment featured the Large Flowerheads, a 60s revival group returning to Tamaqua after a big reception last time around."I'm just a hippie," said multi-talented Moe Jerant, Bethlehem. Jerant serves as drummer for the group, but also performs strong vocals and plays electric guitar.Jerant said the group was happy to return to Tamaqua. She is familiar with local residents through her work in leading drum circles in the coal regions as well as the Lehigh Valley.The Large Flowerheads are clearly one of the favorites among the many performers featured during the summer season."This is great," said Tamaqua native Charles Odorizzi of Nebraska. "This is the same group as when I visited home last year." For Odorizzi, it was a family affair. He arrived with two of his brothers, one from Kentucky, along with a sister-in-law.The 6 to 8 p.m. show focused on upbeat tempos to keep the crowd tapping their toes."This is a real good night at the train station," said Linda DeCindio, Tuscarora. "Ken would be so proud of this."DeCindio's comment was a reference to the late Kenneth Smulligan, president of Tamaqua Save Our Station, the restoration group responsible for returning the depot to its historic status as a hub of the community. Smulligan passed away unexpectedly September 9, a loss felt throughout the community.With appreciation, DeCindio and her group remembered Smulligan's devotion as they relaxed and enjoyed the evening. Accompanying DeCindio were husband Dan and friends Robert and Mary Ellen Wood Francis, Tamaqua.The evening was sponsored by John and Carolyn Suzadail. The Suzadails are loyal patrons of the arts who believe in promoting activities that have potential to join residents together in celebration of life and culture.The couple resides in the Dutch Hill section of Tamaqua.