Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Jim Anderson wowed with sounds from the King of Rock and Roll - by Kristina Zimmerman



Saturday night, 10-12-13, Town Square was full of energy thanks to Jim Anderson and the Rebels.
The Rebels were invited by Reese Entertainment to come and entertain the Copperopolis community and its surrounding areas at Town Square. With their catchy tribute to the early years of Elvis, they certainly accomplished their main goal.
When asked where they are from, Anderson and his fellow band members replied, “We are all from Modesto and Manteca.”  This band enjoys performing both Elvis tributes and sometimes even country.
Jim Anderson, the lead singer said, “Elvis died at 42 and I started at 42.” All five band members, Jim Anderson, Mick Yamo, Kevin Pallotta, Frank Mussicci, and Tom “Fingers” Farnsworth, all come together to bring back the King of Rock and Roll and to get Copperopolis up on their feet.






Copperopolis citizens are not the only ones who came to enjoy Jim Anderson and The Rebels. People from all across the country came to visit family members and found to enjoy the amazing events our town could provide.
One couple, Sandy and Ray Barton, just moved here from Virginia Beach, Virginia, and when asked if they enjoy our little town, they replied, “We love it!” Another family, the Bowman family, from Hollister, California, come here often to enjoy both our lake and concert. Their little young one wass even found dancing along to the music!
Businesses are extra busy on these fun nights. Steve Apodaca, owner of Snaps, said that working on concert nights are busy, but “totally fun.” Snaps is the only place in town that serves full breakfast, beers on tap, and have fun games where one can win a jersey, so it’s not a surprise that their place is bouncing off the walls!
All together, this Saturday night concert was full of excitement and fun, and was enjoyed by more than just Copper residents.




by
Kristina Zimmerman - Community Correspondent