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News June 25, 2012

The Start Of Summer Celebrated On Main Street:

Highway 61 Revisited performed on one of the stages. Live music began at 1 p.m. and continued through 7 p.m. on Main Street.

The annual “SOULstice” event was a success on Sunday with thousands converging on Main Street in Santa Monica to enjoy live music from more than 15 bands.

The bands performed on six stages from noon to 7 p.m.

The bands included Helios Jive, Highway 61 Revisited, The Neil Deal, Cubensis- Greatful Dead Music Tribute, Southbound, Petty Theft, Stone Soul, Bonne Musique Zydeco, The Funky Hippeez, Dr. Wu, Good Cop Bad Cop, Seville Ohio Trio+3, Paul Chesne Band, Texas House Party, Minus Ned, and The Gumbo Brothers.

The Rock the SOULstice was an all-ages, free event that offered fun for the whole family, including a children’s activity area.

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