Pacific Shows to Include Judds, Simon

A concert by Paul Simon and a “farewell” performance by the Judds are the prime attractions on a list of upcoming shows announced this week by the Pacific Amphitheatre.

Also on the agenda are concerts by Whitney Houston and Amy Grant, a blues festival, a rock oldies night, and a sequel to last year’s Gathering of the Tribes alternative-rock and rap festival.

The Pacific’s schedule also lists a date (“to be announced”) with Neil Young & Crazy Horse, but Young’s manager, Elliot Roberts, says that may be premature. An ear infection forced Young to push performances at the Los Angeles Sports Arena back nearly a month to April 26 and 27.

The schedule, which will be augmented with further dates as the season goes on, is as follows:

The K-Earth Magnificent Seven with Ben E. King, Ronnie Spector, Lesley Gore, Little Anthony, Mitch Ryder, Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon, Brenton Wood and the Monte Carlos (April 20);

Steve Winwood and the Robert Cray Band (May 10);

Whitney Houston and After 7 (May 17);

The Beach Boys (May 18);

Reggae Sunsplash with Maxi Priest, Dennis Brown, Shinehead, Andrew Tosh and others (June 2);

The second annual Benson and Hedges Blues show, with acts to be announced (June 8);

The Doobie Brothers (June 14);

The Judds, Garth Brooks and Pirates of the Mississippi (June 23);

Gathering of the Tribes, with acts to be announced (July 6);

Gloria Estefan & the Miami Sound Machine (July 19);

Joe Cocker (July date to be announced);

Julio Iglesias (Aug. 3);

Bugs Bunny on Broadway (Aug. 18);

Amy Grant (Aug. 24);

Soap Opera Stars from “Days of Our Lives” (August date to be announced);

Liza Minnelli (Sept. 1);

Paul Simon (September date to be announced);

James Taylor (Oct. 5).

A show by Kenny G will be announced.

Tickets go on sale today, on a series basis that requires the purchase of tickets to at least four shows. The deadline for ordering series tickets is April 21. Subscribers to a “First Choice” series get “priority” seating and will receive advance notice as concerts are added to the schedule. Sale dates for individual shows will be announced as the season unfolds. Information: (714) 720-7044.