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Bloggers Start off New Year Noting The Buckinghams in Concert


Rogers Park-based blogger, Toni, showcased The Buckinghams in her first post of the new year, entitled: "Here's to Good Memories," and she links the title to The Bucks' web site, which is greatly appreciated. The blog, 24/7 north of howard watchers, noted how she and her friends and family "went to see The Buckinghams every chance we get." And, Toni and her friends are a major reason that The Buckinghams remain in demand in Chicago and around the country, because of faithful fans who spread the word to others, in blogs, on the phone, e-mails, and by ordering music from The Bucks' web site.

Happy New Year to Toni, the 24/7 north of howard watchers readers, and everyone who enjoys great sounds of 60s music today. Great music will always stand the test of time.

Read the entire blog post at:

http://howardwatchers.blogspot.com/2010/01/heres-to-good-memories.html
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  1. Bill MortonJanuary 10, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    Next time The Buckinghams perform in Elmwood Park, I'm going with Toni to see them.

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  2. Lorraine SwansonJanuary 10, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    I thank my friend Toni for hauling me off my butt and going to see the Bucks in Elmwood Park on July 4. What a great time, although I could have done without the Ides of March. We also went to the Highland Park and the freezing Heart of Italy shows. Toni and I are trying to earn our "Buckette" wings. Loved Carl's interview on Steve and Johnnie and am looking forward to his memoirs. His Christmas songs made me cry.

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  3. Lorraine SwansonJanuary 10, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    BTW, Buckingham fans might enjoy Toni's posts taking on Chicago politicians, especially those in the 49th Ward. If Toni and Ald. Joe Moore were in a fight, my money would be on Toni, and so would Joe Moore's. She is my favorite community troublemaker.

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  4. ToniJanuary 16, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    Thanks for the memories and great music.

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