The Buckinghams in Concert

John Benson interviewed Carl Giammarese recently about The Buckinghams' concert this Friday, March 18th in Youngstown. The concert is sponsored by the Monday Musical Club there, that has more than 100 years of great history in bringing memorable music to the Stambaugh Auditorium. Story begins: Somewhat out of breath but apparently in great shape is how The Buckinghams’ Carl Giammarese sounded when a recent phone call found him at a Chicago-area gym putting some time in on the step-machine. “You know us old rockers — we have to stay in shape,” Giammarese said, laughing. Invariably, the guitarist is getting ready for another walk down memory lane with fans when the group comes to Youngstown on Friday for a show at Stambaugh Auditorium. Full story online at: http://www.vindy.com/news/2011/mar/17/the-buckinghams-these-rock-8217n8217-rol/

Carl Giammarese and Nick Fortuna, joined by Bruce Soboroff, Dave Zane, and Rocky Penn, performed at the Sun City Community in Huntley, IL, March 2nd. This interview appeared before their concert. "Sun Day" journalist/rocker "Moonlight Mojo Man" interview with Carl Giammarese, transcript here: The following is an excerpt to a February 2011 interview between journalist, “Moonlight Mojo Man” and Carl Giammarese. Permission to share an edited version of the interview for Buckinghams’ fans has been granted by the Managing Editor of “Sun Day”, the publication serving the Sun City community in Huntley, IL. The link to the original, published article is: http://www.mysundaynews.com/?cat=14. Our thanks to all. February 24, 2011 | By Moonlight Mojo Man All hail! Sun Day’s Moonlight Mojo Man sat down recently with The Buckinghams co-founder and lead singer Carl Giammarese for a little quick and casual Q&A, as the popular Chicago band readies to head to Sun City at 7 p.m....

According to the Billboard Magazine music charts, today marks the 43rd anniversary of the day when "Kind of a Drag" reached the number one spot. The Top Five Songs for the Week of Feb. 18, 1967 include: 1 Kind of a Drag, The Buckinghams 2 I'm a Believer, The Monkees 3 Ruby Tuesday, The Rolling Stones 4 Georgy Girl, The Seekers 5 (We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet, The Blues Magoos Released originally on the USA Records label, the song was coproduced by Carl Bonafede and Dan Belloc, recorded at Chess Studios at 2120 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago. The office and studio was designated as a Chicago Landmark in May, 1990 and is home to timeless rock, blues, and jazz classics that, like the music of The Buckinghams, remain a commodity, even 43 years after their original release date. Columbia Records bought the masters for The Buckinghams' music after the band signed as Columbia recording artists, so you'll find Kind of a Drag as hits on both labels. Most recently, Carl G...

7 and 10 p.m. Saturday (12/26) Riverside Casino & Golf Resort Show Lounge, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, Free, (319) 648-1234, www.riversidecasinoandresort.com From the Iowa City Press-Citizen online site: Riverside Casino Show Lounge, Riverside 7 and 10 p.m. Saturday Chi-town quintet pounded the charts and Midwestern ballrooms in the late-sixties (I saw 'em at The Surf with the Cryan Shames), hitting No. 1 in 1967 with "Kind of a Drag." Other hits include "Don't You Care," "Hey Baby (They're Playing Our Song)," "Susan" and a vocal version of Cannonball Adderley's "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy." This re-formed edition, featuring two original members, has been on the road for some 25 years.

Chicago's favorite videographer, known by just one name, McCrackin, has posted two new YouTube videos taken at the 2009 edition of the annual Dick Biondi Toy Drive, where WLS was broadcasting live to raise money and get new toys donated for UCAN. The community really responded and they were able to raise substantial dollars and now have toys to make Christmas brighter for so many Chicagoland children, who would otherwise be thinking Santa forgot them this year. Carl dedicated his song, "Have a Little Faith" to all the men and women serving our armed forces, who have to be away from their loved ones during the holiday season. This song is from "The Joy of Christmas" CD by The Buckinghams. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSZ3DVP2iDE Here is the holiday duet of Dick Biondi, who joked that people had offered him $60 NOT to sing, singing with Carl Giammarese on "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibnWZtHsKpY Also on YouTube h...

Pictured from their 2006 Oldies Cruise show, members of The Buckinghams and The Original Comets, including founding bass player, Marshall Lytle. Buckinghams members pictured here include Carl Giammarese, Nick Fortuna, Bob Abrams, and Bruce Soboroff. A nice surprise to read Marshall Lytle's new book talks of being part of some fun oldies ocean cruises in his role as original bass player for Bill Haley and the Comets. In Lytle's new book, "Still Rockin' Around the Clock: My Life in Rock N' Roll's First Super Group, Bill Haley and the Comets, Lytle notes: "The first cruise we did was in 2004 with Paul Revere and the Raiders, the Buckinghams, and Gary Puckett and the Union Gap-great organizations, and these people just did wonderful work. In 2005, we did the show with Paul Revere, the Raiders (again), Gary Lewis and the Playboys, and Peggy March. In 2006, the Buckinghams returned and Blood, Sweat and Tears appeared." (pp. 164-165). Lytle's book, coaut...

The new release, "Book of Days '60s" by Harvey Solomon and Rich Appel is a pop culture delight for anyone who considers themselves to be trivia experts, or the wannabes who need a good reference guide to check their facts. Subtitled, "A Day-by-Day Look at the Pop Culture Moments That Made History," the reader is treated to a well-organized collection of facts from music, film, and TV that was important to everyone growing up in the baby boomer decade of choice. An intelligent presentation with superb and plentiful color and b/w photographs fill the pages, bringing the facts to life with ease. Published by Metro Books, the hard cover volume includes a CD smpler with 7 favorite tunes that bring instant recall to mind. Hugo Montenegro's "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" and Roy Orbison's "Only the Lonely" are part of the 60s soundtrack included on the bonus disk. On page 40, February 18th marks the day that The Buckinghams' hit, ...

Liz Harris, publisher of "Keep Rockin' Magazine," did a three-page feature story on The Chicago Hitmakers' Concert at the Star Plaza Theatre, in Merrillville, IN. Ronnie Rice opened the show, followed by The Ides of March, featuring Jim Peterik, and The Buckinghams, 3 of Chicagoland's favorite acts. To get a copy, visit www.krmag.com . Here's a preview of some of the pictures you'll see. Get a copy to read Liz Harris' backstage visit with Carl Giammarese, Nick Fortuna, and Bob and Michele Abrams. No one wanted to leave that night as the music was unforgettable. Pictured below are The Buckinghams, including The Buckinghorns, whose signature horn sound always brings great memories of all their hits. Full story is available in the October issue of "Keep Rockin' Magazine."

This morning, in advance of The Chicago Hitmakers' weekend of concerts, The Buckinghams performed "Don't You Care" unplugged on WGN-TV's Morning Show. Here's the link to their performance this morning: http://www.wgntv.com/video/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=3807493 Limited concert tickets for the Genesee and Star Plaza concerts of The Chicago Hitmakers available at www.ticketmaster.com or call the box office of the Genesee and the Star Plaza.

Tune in to Chicago's Very Own WGN-TV on your cable channel Thursday, May 28th, between 8 - 9 am CST to hear The Buckinghams performing unplugged, in advance of two great weekend shows, Friday, May 29th at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, IL and Saturday, May 30th at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, IN Watch the morning show guys kid about 'what's on tomorrow' View the WGN web promo exclusive at: http://www.wgntv.com/news/morningnews/wgntv-webexclusive-may26,0,1865330. If you miss the show, check out WGN's web site http://www.wgntv.com and follow the links. The Chicago Hitmakers, Starring The Buckinghams, The Ides of March, featuring Jim Peterik, and Ronnie Rice, formerly of the New Colony Six

Story published today in Lake County Examiner Story by Christine Nyholm Lake County Examiner Interview with Carl Giammarese of the Buckinghams Posted May 26, 8:01 PM The band The Buckinghans brings back memories of summer days and young love, especially for the Baby Boom generation. The Chicago areas band soared to the top of the pop/rock charts in the ‘60’s with songs like “Kind of a Drag,” Susan”,, and “Hey Baby, They’re Playing Our Song.” Recently I had the chance to interview lead singer Carl Giammarese about the band and about their upcoming concert at Genesee Theatre in Waukegan. The Buckinghams will be performing at Genesee Theatre on Friday, May 29 for The Chicago Hitmakers in concert, with The Buckinghams, The Ides of March featuring Jim Peterik and Ronnie Rice (formerly of the New Colony Six).Tickets for the concert are available at the Genesee Theatre. The Buckinghams burst onto the American music scene in 1966, during the height of the British invasion, In 1967 they na...

Catch The Buckinghams on radio and TV all this week and preview what will be two unforgettable concerts. The Chicago Hitmakers starts at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan on Friday, May 29th, and continues the next night at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrilville, Indiana on Saturday, May 30th. Both shows begin at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets. On the Radio On Sunday, May 24th at 7 pm (CST), Carl Giammarese will be the guest of longtime friend and music journalist, Tom Lounges, on X-Rock Radio in Indiana from 6-9 p.m. Enter a contest to win tickets for the concert and a grand prize to meet The Buckinghams. For more info, check out www.nightrockonline.com. On Your Television On Thursday, May 28th, tune in to the WGN Morning News at 8am (CST), and hear music from The Buckinghams, as a preview of what you'll hear at The Genesee and The Star Plaza in concert. The Chicago Hitmakers Visit WGN's Steve and Johnnie Anyone who tuned in to Steve and Johnnie'...