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The Buckinghams in Albemarle, NC this Saturday, 9/12

Stanly County Concert Association presents The Buckinghams at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center Stanly County Concert Association presents The Buckinghams at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center 7:30pm - 9:30pm September 12, 2009 Stanly County Concert Association presents the 62nd season of Live On Our Stage Concert Series with The Buckinghams. The Buckinghams have continually toured the nation with their signature pop/rock style. The show is filled with harmony, spontaneity, humor and a musical strength that appeals to not only their loyal fans, but forges new links with younger generations as well. For more information call 704.986.3666 Stanly County Agri-Civic Center 26032 Newt Rd # B Albemarle, NC 28001-7461 24-hour events hotline: 704.986.3816 www.stanlyciviccenter.com

Blast from the Past--WLS' Danny Lake Interviews Carl Giammarese

On May 27, 1967, The Buckinghams were on American Bandstand, performing "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," and "Kind of a Drag" on American Bandstand that night 42 years ago. On May 27, 2009, Danny Lake interviewed Carl Giammarese as Danny filled in for Dick Biondi during the Memorial Day weekend. To listen to Danny's interview with Carl, click on this link for the podcast: http://images.radcity.net/5150/3708511.mp3 Check out WLS 94.7 in Chicago or www.trueoldies.com every Saturday night on WLS for "Saturday Night Party with Danny Lake" from 7 to 11 pm CST.

Port Clinton Art Festival Expects 250,000 this weekend

Art attracts, but that's not all you'll find at renowned festival Daily Herald Staff Report People pack downtown Highland Park at a previous Port Clinton Art Festival. Daily Herald file photo Full Story at: http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=316392 Visitors stroll by a fiberglass sculpture made by artist Marina Lee during a previous Port Clinton Art Festival in downtown Highland Park Saturday. The event returns this weekend with more than 260 juried artists from around the country. Daily Herald file photo Published: 8/28/2009 12:01 AM The annual Port Clinton Art Festival takes center stage this weekend at the Taste of Highland Park, featuring the work of more than 260 juried artists from around the country. "Families are looking for opportunities to share happy experiences together during these tough economic times," says Amy Amdur, founder of Amdur Productions, which launched the show that has become an end-of-summer tradition. "Art has the power to speak...

The Buckinghams to Play Highland Park Festival, Aug. 29th

Big crowds expected for Port Clinton Art Festival August 25, 2009 By CHARLES BERMAN cberman@pioneerlocal.com The renowned Port Clinton Art Festival returns this weekend highlighting an action-packed weekend on Central Avenue that also includes the Taste of Highland Park. For the second consecutive year, the two popular Highland Park events will be held together and are expected to draw hundreds of thousands to the downtown business district for everything art and food. The Taste kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday and runs through 6 p.m. Sunday on Central Avenue between First and Second streets. The Art Festival will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The festival is ranked the third best art show in the country, according to Leslie Schreiber of Winger Marketing. Founded and produced by Highland Park's Amdur Productions, the 26th annual outdoor show will feature all genres of art from more than 260 juried artists from around country. "We are thrilled to once again bring th...

The Buckinghams to Perform at Cooper River Park, Camden County, NJ, Thursday, August 20th

The Board of Freeholders Presents The Buckinghams in Concert, 8/20/09, beginning at 8 pm Cooper River Park N. Park Drive & McClellan Blvd. Pennsauken, NJ 08110 856.216.2170 Cooper River Park's TD Bank River Stage is located on North Park Drive, Pennsauken. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, sit back, relax and enjoy the show! Bleacher seating and parking is available on a first come first served basis. This park is WiFi accessible. A Google map can be found: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=N+Park+Dr+%26+McClellan+Ave,+Merchantville,+NJ+08109&ie=UTF8&om=1 Sponsors include:

Las Vegas' Cannery Casino Entertainment Director Discusses Popular 60s Music Acts at her Venue

Aug. 13, 2009 Copyright © Las Vegas Review-Journal (full story found at link below) Old Time Rock 'N Roll Cannery carves out a niche by booking acts baby boomers love By JOHN PRZYBYS LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Kathie Spehar, director of entertainment for Cannery Casino Resorts, sometimes finds herself dealing with an unusual, and decidedly generational, workplace issue. Spehar books musical acts for the Cannery, the Eastside Cannery and the Rampart. And, sometimes, her younger staff doesn't quite get it when she books an act from the '50s or '60s. "The younger generation that works here with me is always yelling at me because I don't book the hard rock they like," Spehar explains with a laugh. But, laugh-worthy or not, booking oldies acts -- along with classic rock and tribute acts -- has allowed Cannery venues to carve out a boomer-friendly niche in a competitive Las Vegas entertainment landscape. There's Jerry Presley, Elvis' second cousin, who pl...

DuPage County Hosts Prairie Fest, in Wood Dale, Illinois, featuring The Buckinghams, this Saturday, 8/15/09

Chic Gems Featured at Wood Dale Prairie Fest N. Wood Dale Road and W. Commercial St. Wood Dale, IL 60191 Chic Gems Jewelry Featured at Wood Dale Prairie Fest Beginning on Friday, August 14, and continuing through Sunday, August 16, more than 15,000 people will gather in one of Wood Dale's community parks to celebrate the 7th annual Wood Dale Prairie Fest. Situated in DuPage County, one of the nation's richest counties, Wood Dale is currently experiencing growth in both its industrial district as well as its downtown area. Wood Dale Summer Fest boasts a wide variety of food, regional and national music acts, a fireworks show, carnival, pet parade and much more! This year's fest will feature '60s music legends The Buckinghams! Entertainment Friday 6:00pm - Heartache Tonight 8:30pm - Infinity Saturday 3:00pm - The Fairlanes 5:30pm - Ides Of March 8:00pm - The Buckinghams Sunday 1:00pm - Xside 3:30pm - 7th Heaven Original post found at: http://www.merchantcircle.com/blogs...