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

The annual Freedom Festival at Elmwood Park goes from July 2-5, 2009, and the site is Elmwood Park High School, located at Fullerton and Thatcher. For more information, visit www.elmwoodpark.org and click on their Freedom Festival link to read more about carnival rides, food, free shuttles, and a special attraction, free admission to the traveling Vietnam Veteran Wall. On Friday, July 3rd, the evening's activities begin for the Chicago Legends Night starting at 5 pm. The Ides of March kick off the evening's music at 7 pm, followed by The Buckinghams at 9:30 pm , and the music will go on until 11 pm.

In today's Pioneer Press, Franklin Park Herald Journal , Oak Park, IL, and the Elm Leaves Edition, check out Chuck Fieldman's story. A bit of it is excerpted here. For the full story, go to http://www.pioneerlocal.com/elmwoodpark/news/1636375,elmwood-park-chicago60s-062509-s1.article Chicago rockers come to town for Freedom Fest June 23, 2009 By CHUCK FIELDMAN cfieldman@pioneerlocal.com The live entertainment scheduled for July 3 at Elmwood Park's Freedom Fest certainly offers a trip down memory lane, especially for baby boomers who spent hours listening to radio hits of the 1960s. Two of the Chicago area bands of that era are on the July 3 bill at Elmwood Park High School, 8201 W. Fullerton Ave. The Ides of March, featuring Jim Peterik, are scheduled to perform at 7 p.m., followed by The Buckinghams, featuring Carl Giammarese, at 9:30 p.m. The Buckinghams, with original members Giammarese on lead vocals and Nick Fortuna on bass and vocals, had a run of national and local