“Even though our admission prices are low, we still want to offer the public an easy and economical way to enjoy family entertainment close to home, “said Jeffrey Teller, president of the Orange County Market Place.

A Tribute to Neil Diamond starring Dean Colley will be held on Saturday, September 5 with concerts at noon and 2 p.m. Colley, who bills his show as Hot August Night, has been singing his Diamond tribute since 1998 including stints in Las Vegas, Reno, Laughlin, Nevada, and Oregon and throughout Southern California at local fairs, clubs, casinos, concerts in the park and charitable events.

Before Colley took on the Diamond persona he sang and played guitar in a variety of rock and roll bands for more than 20 years. It was a combination of his strong physical resemblance to Neil Diamond and a concert promoter suggesting he should do a tribute to the star that led him in that direction and far away from his work as an emergency room technician.

On Sunday, James Intveld will perform from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Intveld, a Los Angeles rockabilly pioneer, actor, composer, director, started his musical career
forming a rockabilly band with his brother Ricky and Pat Woodward called The Rockin' Shadows. They played all over the Southern California area and Ricky and Pat were asked by the late Ricky Nelson to join his band. Ricky and Pat were killed in the plane crash along with Nelson. James went on playing as a solo act in clubs such as The Palomino in North Hollywood, and touring throughout the world.

He was a member of The Blasters for a while and has been in many movies and music videos with such artists as Kathy Mattea, the latest being the George Strait music video, "The Seashores of Old Mexico", where James is the guy waking up and answering the phone at the beginning and later sitting on the beach with George.

Intveld directed the movie Miracle at Sage Creek, starring David Carradine and co-starred with Billy Bob Thornton in Chrystal and recently directed a music video for Dale Watson. He also voiced Cry Baby's (played by Johnny Depp) songs, in the movie of the same name.

“Have Faith” is his most current CD release and his third studio recording.
Intveld divides his time between his homes in Los Angeles and Nashville, TN.
Opening for Intveld will be rockabilly singer Amber Foxx who takes the stage at noon. Foxx, who hails from Anaheim, is backed by her four member band that performs a mix of traditional rockabilly and country with jazz influenced vocals.Their show features original material and classic cover songs.

Foxx has two CDs out: Hi-Fi Party and Restless & Wild.

The Labor Day concerts kick off the Fall Concert Series at the Orange County Market Place. All of them are held at noon and 2 p.m. unless otherwise indicated and are free with a canned good donation for the Orange County Food Bank.

Presented by Pyramid Breweries the rest of the line up includes: Saturday,
September 12, Gregory Wolfe performs as Rod Stewart; Sunday, September 13,
blues veteran Rod Piazza and The Mighty Flyers; Saturday, September 26, Mark
Wood & the Parrot Head Band, a Jimmy Buffet Tribute; Sunday, September 27,
Orange County based rockabilly bands, Big Sandy and the Fly Rite Boys
headlines with opening act Kirk Wall and the Anaheim Playboys at 11 a.m.

October concerts include the following: Saturday, October 10, Brian Lynn Jones Band and his Misfit Cowboys in a Rock ‘n’ Tonk Country show with Kelly Boys Country Dance Lessons from 11:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday, October 17, Don’t Stop Believing, a Journey Tribute and Sunday, October 18, Blues show with the James Harman Band.

Also added is the 1st Orange County Accordion Festival, ”The Big Squeeze” on Sunday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Showcasing a variety of traditional and contemporary accordion music including Cajun, Zydeco, Russian folk, Polka, Tejano and other styles. Main stage acts feature prominent accordionists and include Raving Polka (aka Limpopo) performing Russian folk with a twist of jazz, blues, dance and comedy from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Grammy nominee for Best Zydeco/Cajun Music , Lisa Haley and the Zydekats take the stage from 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m. Los Fabulocos with Kid Ramos will spice things up with a Tex-Mex blend of traditional stylings, as well as rhythm and blues and rockabilly music from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Other stages of accordion music from local and regional groups and soloists, demos, dance lessons, and educational presentations will be offered.

“Our concert series are for people to come out and enjoy some music, shop, eat or simply relax, “Teller added.

More information may be obtained by visiting www.ocmarketplace.com or calling (949) 723-6660.

Regular admission to the swap meet is $2 for ages 13 years and older, but will be waived by bringing any of these most needed items for the Orange County Food Bank: canned food (fruit, meats, vegetables, easy open pop top items), dry foods, personal care items, peanut butter, snack bars or drinks (juice boxes, bottle water, coffee and tea.)

Additional information on the Orange County Food Bank may be obtained at www.orangecountyfoodbank.com or by calling 714-897-6670.

Children 12 and under are admitted free to the swap meet. Free parking is available as well as $5 preferred parking. Admission includes access to the swap meet which runs from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features nearly 1,000 vendors, food concessions, fresh produce, artisans and crafters, manufactured homes, kid’s playground and much more.