The Buckinghams in Concert

Are you ready for the most fun in live music? The concert tour of your teenage years returns, and Carl Giammarese and Nick Fortuna are delighted to announce they'll be performing on 44 of the more than 50 concerts that will take place nationwide this year! Beginning on June 1, The Buckinghams re-join the summer adventures of the rolling extravaganza better known as the Happy Together Tour 2022! Performing their biggest hits of the 1960s and 1970s, The Turtles, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Association, The Buckinghams, The Vogues and The Cowsills return for the Happy Together Tour 2022. Combined, these musicians are responsible for at least 61 Billboard Top 40 smashes. The first Happy Together Tour, produced by Howard Silverman and David Fishof, took place in 1984, and The Buckinghams joined in 1985 for the second HTT, sponsored by Members Only. In 1985 that year the tour was named in the Top 10 highest grossing tours in the United States. After a...

After a 19-month hiatus from road trips Carl Giammarese and Nick Fortuna traveled to Greensburg, PA, to join the Happy Together Tour 2021 in progress for the first of four dates this summer. These concerts had been originally scheduled for 2020 but we all know what happened to live music last year. This year, audiences have been even more effusive, excited, and complimentary about the chance to see live performances again. The familiar lyric from Joni Mitchell rings true: “You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.” (Joni Mitchell, “Big Yellow Taxi”). The lineup for this concert included The Turtles (Mark Volman and Ron Dante), The Association, The Buckinghams, and The Cowsills. Because the tour had to cancel their entire 2020 year, the Happy Together Tour is now in their 12th anniversary year, as the first 25th anniversary of the first tour was in 2010. Featured here is a series of songs performed by Carl and Nick at the beautiful, historic Palace Theatre, b...

Since the 2020 Happy Together Tour had to be put on hold for COVID-19 safety precautions, audiences are doubly ready for the popular concert tour to once again return to many of the towns where they were in 2019. The Buckinghams were slated to join the tour on four concerts in 2020, so they are slated to appear on those same four concerts in 2021. The primary artists this year are The Turtles (Mark Volman and Ron Dante), The Cowsills, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues, The Association, The Classics IV, and on all the concerts except the ones The Buckinghams are on, the great Chuck Negron is appearing. Mark Volman (The Turtles) and Ron Dante. Gary Puckett & the Union Gap The Association The Classics IV Chuck Negron Mark Lindsay announced earlier this Spring that he is taking the summer of 2021 off to rest, as touring schedules can be pretty rough. One of the best resources you can find fo...

Many of you have e-mailed and posted on The Buckinghams' Facebook page, asking why The Buckinghams are not on the Happy Together Tour next summer. We just wanted to take a minute and share that The Buckinghams were honored to be invited to participate in next year's tour, but Carl and Nick decided that they would like to take a break for a year and concentrate on touring with their band for another summer to remember. Fact is that every year The Turtles vary the lineup, and select from all the great classic rock artists to keep things fresh and new for the faithful fans who come out, year after year, to hear everyone. Carl Giammarese said, "We've been extremely privileged to be on this tour 5 of the past 7 years of the Happy Together Tour's Anniversary Run, just as we were back in the 1985-1986 tour in the second year in that historic concert series." The Buckinghams band will be performing around the country this summer, so be sure and check out the websi...

The ticket link is up for the Groovin' the 60s concert on Saturday, October 4, 2014, in Oneonta, New York. It's going to be a great night with The Buckinghams, Gary Puckett, Christi Copeland and the Hartwick College Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jason Leo Curley. Arrangements and show concept by Mariano Longo and directed by Las Vegas' own Jeanne Bavaro. Don't miss this night. Presented by Orchestral Events. Check out http://oneontatheatre.frontgatetickets.com/choose.php?a=1&lid=97160&eid=108552 for tickets.

In October, Buckinghams' fans within driving distance of Oneonta, New York and North Tonawanda, New York, will have two chances to see and hear the fantastic "Groovin' the 60s' Evening" starring The Buckinghams, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, and singer/comedienne, Christi Copeland. Audiences in North Carolina saw the debut of The Buckinghams' new arrangements for orchestra and symphony, and in February, 2014, Chicago was the debut town for this special night of music you've loved for a lifetime. If you haven't seen this show, you haven't seen THIS show before, even if you've seen The Buckinghams and Gary Puckett The popular "Groovin' the 60s" concert is not your typical double-bill night of rock and roll songs only by the bands you know and love. That would, of course, be worth seeing, but this fall, you'll have two chances to see this show. Mark your calendars for October: Sat 10/04/14 Oneonta, NY Oneonta Theatre...

One of the backstage scenes from Orchestral Events' Mariano Longo (Arranger and Conductor) and Jeanne Bavaro, Writer and Director for the "Groovin' The 60s" show on Friday, Feb. 14, 2014 in St. Charles, Illinois, at the Arcada Theatre. In one evening, you'll hear a catalog of songs you know and loved from the 1960s. Check out this video and enjoy listening to Jeanne and Mariano, a little like Keely Smith and Louis Prima back in the day. It's not just another concert; it's not like anything you've ever seen before. It's like The Hollywood Palace, and a return to the days of real variety shows with new duets, new songs, and old favorites, in arrangements you've never heard before. Starring The Buckinghams Gary Puckett and The Union Gap Christie Copeland Together with a Full Symphony Orchestra, Conducted by Mariano Longo Tickets available at:  https://tix.extremetix.com/Online/?siteID=928&cartID=603747e1-38fd-49dd-a2fb-df7cd8cd...

This is a concert like you've never heard Gary Puckett and The Buckinghams before. They have a brand new show, symphonic pops arrangements, a full symphony orchestra and a guest singer, Christie Copeland, who will present an evening of must-see entertainment. Cannot wait to hear it. Now here's a great YouTube by Mariano Longo, the highly regarded Las Vegas arranger and conductor who put this music together for the evening. He wrote the arrangements and will conduct the orchestra on Feb. 14th. Now that you've seen the sneak preview, get your tickets early. The perfect Valentine's Day for you, and for those you care about. Tickets: $49-$79   https://tix.extremetix.com/Online/?siteID=928&cartID=8194b378-00f0-465a-bd3e-3bb4a328e541

Are you still shopping for Christmas presents for your friends and family? Here's an idea: Get your Valentine's evening event lined up and put these tickets in your stockings this Christmas! Two holiday gifts with one click of the mouse. What's new and different about this show? Ask Arcada owner, Ron Onesti. He'll tell you. It was his idea to present a show that his audiences will find exciting, new and dynamic. You may have seen The Buckinghams and Gary Puckett in concert together as part of the Happy Together 2012 tour, and you may well already think you know what you might hear when you get your tickets for the upcoming "Groovin the 60s" Concert that's on the Upcoming Events Calendar at St. Charles' Arcada Theatre. But, in fact, you do not. The Buckinghams have a special invitation for you: Click HERE to order your tickets. Join us on Valentine’s Day, for a tremendous evening of musical entertainment, Groovin’ the 60s. Orchestral Events pres...

Baby Boomers know well the 1960s excitement of watching The Ed Sullivan Show, The Hollywood Palace, The Kraft Music Hour, and a multitude of other variety showcases. Las Vegas-based Orchestral Events has created a dynamic new variety showcase for the Arcada Theatre on  February 14, 2014 , featuring two of your favorite classic rock artists, The Buckinghams and Gary Puckett, going far beyond simply presenting their Billboard million-selling hits. It's not the standard concert format that you're used to, it's nothing like the Happy Together Tour. This evening debuts a special showcase of talent that will make you so glad you were there.   You'll be treated to tremendous new symphonic arrangements, and hear your favorites performed with a full symphony orchestra. Imagine "Kind of a Drag," "Hey Baby, They're Playing Our Song," and more, with strings, horns, and percussion backing your favorite singers and their full bands. Hear "Young G...

Ella Batalon, LA Photojournalist Examiner gave the 2012 Happy Together Tour a 5-star review on July 16, 2012. "The 'Happy Together Tour' concert showcased the best in live 1960s classic rock, bringing excellent entertainment filled with fun memories for the entire family." To read Ella's full story, click here . Here are 3 of Ella's photos of Carl and Nick Ella posted 14 photos of the entire tour on her story, so be sure and check out her slide show there, too.

"Tonight, after 15 successful concerts in June and a two-week hiatus, the Happy Together Tour 2012, the ultimate classic rock and roll road show, resumes in California. The first 15 shows, featuring The Turtles, The Buckinghams, Micky Dolenz, Gary Puckett, and Grass Roots, spent the first part of the anniversary tour in the eastern United States. The week ahead includes seven shows across the western United States—with four in California, and one each in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah." Carl Giammarese, The Buckinghams' lead singer and guitarist at the Keswick Theatre. (Marie J. LoPrete, used with permission) Nick Fortuna, The Buckinghams bassist and vocalist at the Keswick Theatre. (Marie J. LoPrete, used with permission) Concert reviews from the first leg of the tour have been consistently positive. Writers have remarked how true the artists’ voices are still today to the original records from the 60s and 70s. Also noted is the high energy that the artists show on ...

Classic rock is alive and well and on tour in 43 cities nationwide, beginning tonight in Columbus, Georgia, much to the delight of all baby boomers who want summertime entertainment. The tour gives audiences another chance to relive some of the greatest classic rock music of the summers of their youth. Five musical acts comprise the Happy Together Tour this year, anchored by The Turtles, whose invitation to The Buckinghams, Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, Gary Puckett, and Grass Roots guarantees great music and some really fun onstage antics, courtesy of Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan’s ad libs and zany senses of humor. 2011 Happy Together Tour at the DTE Center, with The Buckinghams on stage. The Buckinghams' FB page, used with permission. This year’s tour is the 3rd anniversary of the 25th anniversary tour of the Happy Together group, anchored by the familiar beloved anthem by The Turtles, and the audience invariably sings along when the entire group of entertainers comes back on ...

The Buckinghams Pictured to the left is Nick Fortuna Saw these great candid photographs taken by The Babcock Family, on vacation in Watertown, NY. Per her blog, everyone had a great time at the concert, which was a benefit for the Disabled Persons Action Organization. The evening's entertainment included Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett and The Buckinghams. For the full blog post, visit the original posting: http://thetjbabcockfamily.blogspot.com/2009/08/our-vacation.html

Concert this Saturday at Watertown Fairgrounds Arena July 25, 2009 Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett and the Buckinghams - DPAO Summer Concert Series Saturday - July 25th Watertown - Watertown Fairgroundhttp://www.bandsintown.com/s Arena 800-533-2859 or 315-782-0044 or http://www.dpao.org label type: Unsigned Event Site Bio: In 1967, five kids from the west side of Chicago had a huge hit on their hands with the recording of "Kind Of A Drag". Soon the pop song reached #1 on the charts and the group named after the famous fountain in Chicago's Grant Park were making appearances on the top TV shows like Ed Sullivan, American Bandstand, and The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. While The Buckinghams never produced another #1 hit, their blend of good old fashioned rock-n-roll makes them an attraction to this day. The Buckinghams have performed across the country to capacity crowds with other artists of similar stature like The Turtles, Tommy James and the Shondells, Gary Puckett and ...