The Buckinghams in Concert

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."

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

Tonight at 7:30 pm--The Buckinghams, The Ides of March, and Ronnie Rice The Chicago Hitmakers Friday May 29th 7 : 30 PM Buy Tickets Buy Tickets www.ticketmaster.com or chg by phone 800=982-2787 Showtimes are: Friday May 29th 7 : 30 PM On Sale now!!! Prices: $60, $45 Star Plaza and the Genesee Theatre proudly present THE CHICAGO HITMAKERS on Friday, May 29 at 7:30PM. It’s the show Chicago has been waiting for …three legendary groups…all Chicago natives, unite for a memorable evening of classic ‘60s rock. The Buckinghams. The Ides of March featuring Jim Peterik. Ronnie Rice - formerly of New Colony Six. Tickets go on sale Saturday,April 18 at 12 noon, are priced at $60 and $45 and can be purchased at the Genesee Theatre box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at 800.982.2787 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. All seats reserved.

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

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'