The initial lineup for Real Music Series 2012 was released by Busch Gardens Tampa on November 1, 2011. All of the acts except one were included, with February 1 – 4, 2012 being listed as “Surprise Special Guest” when first announced. By the start of the series, that guest was announced to be Tony Orlando.
The Real Music Series in 2012 once again returned to Stanleyville Theater, with performances on Wednesday through Saturday during the ten week event. The lineup included:
- The Terry Myers Orchestra with The Swing Sisters – January 18-21
- The Glenn Miller Orchestra with The Diamonds – January 25-28
- Tony Orlando – February 1-4
- Frankie Avalon – February 8-11
- The Osmond Brothers – February 15-18
- Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone – February 22-25
- The Ventures – February 29 – March 3
- Rita Coolidge – March 7-10
- The Grass Roots – March 14-17
- Marylin McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. – March 21-24
Sources:
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Nov 1 2011 – accessed 12/15/2017
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Nov 1 2011 – accessed 4/7/2018