ILWACO, Wash. — Count Valters and the Zombie Band will be taking the stage at the River City Playhouse for their second annual Halloween Rock Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. The band will play some Halloween favorites that have stood the test of time.

Count Valters and the Zombie Band is the brainchild of former Ocean Beach School District music instructor Bob Walters.

Walters — whose birthday is on Halloween — started by singing Halloween rock ’n’ roll songs to his classes, then realized he had enough material to present a concert to elementary students in the school district. With the help of his three sons — Lucas, Evan and Burton — they became Count Valters and the Zombie Rock ’n’ Roll Band.

The group spent 10 years performing for local elementary schools.

The band has also performed for KMUN’s Troll Radio Revue live radio variety show and has been featured in two concerts of the North Coast Symphonic Band.

Count Valters and the Zombie Band is unable to continue its concerts for the schools. The sons have moved on to their careers and are no longer residents of the Long Beach Peninsula, and their work schedules make it impossible to perform during the school day.

Because of the fun the band has had playing together, they get together from time to time to blend their family talents. This is one of those times. This weekend’s concert gives another opportunity to watch the band and fall under its spell.

Admission is a $5 suggested donation fee and free to those 18 and under who are in costume. The River City Playhouse is located at 127 S.E. Lake St.