The Grass Roots & The Buckinghams
The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams
The Grass Roots and The Buckinghams share the bill for a double dose of 1960s pop-rock. The Grass Roots perform with Mark Dawson on lead vocals and bass, Dusty Hanvey on lead guitar and vocals, Larry Nelson on keyboards and vocals, and Joe Dougherty on drums; expect songs including “Midnight Confessions,” “Let’s Live for Today” and “Temptation Eyes.” The Buckinghams are led by original members Carl Giammarese and Nick Fortuna, bringing “Kind of a Drag,” “Don’t You Care,” “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” and “Hey Baby (They’re Playing Our Song).”
Formed in 1965 with producer Steve Barri, Los Angeles-rooted The Grass Roots charted 29 Billboard Hot 100 singles and have sold more than 20 million records. Chicago’s The Buckinghams formed in 1966 and scored seven national chart hits, with “Kind of a Drag” reaching No. 1. A concert reviewer called a Grass Roots set a “fabulous show,” while a Buckinghams event bio describes “dynamic vocals and solid harmonies.”
The Canyon’s appeal is its dinner-and-concert format: you can make a full evening of a show, with table seating paired with dinner service or general-admission access to the concert floor. The calendar ranges from touring performers and tribute acts to themed nights, often with opening acts before the headliner. Expect a ticketed event, and check the listing for your show’s seating and dining arrangements; some events specify a two-drink minimum. Doors commonly open early enough to arrive before the music, though timings vary by event. The venue is at 28912 Roadside Drive in Agoura Hills, in the Conejo Valley, and current official listings continue to advertise shows there. It’s a practical choice if you want dinner and live music under one roof.