The Monkees coming to Vina Robles
Band known for hits such as, ‘Last Train to Clarksville,’ and ‘I’m a Believer’ 
–The Monkees will come to Paso Robles with a performance at the Vina Robles Ampitheatre on Oct. 22 as part of their 50th Anniversary Tour. Tickets will go on sale on Feb. 12 at ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000. For more information, visit www.VinaRoblesAmphitheatre.com.
During the band’s time together, The Monkees amassed a dozen Top 40 hits, including a trio of tunes that soared to #1. Between September 1966 and December 1967, “Last Train To Clarksville,” “I’m A Believer,” and “Daydream Believer” collectively occupied the top position for 12 weeks. Their LP, “The Monkees” occupied the #1 position for 13 consecutive weeks, and “More of the Monkees” for 18 weeks. Both “Headquarters” and “Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.” went to the top as well, for a four-in-a-row feat in the incomprehensible space of 13 months. Overall, The Monkees sold 16 million albums and 7.5 million singles in 2 1/2 years.
