The Buckinghams in Concert

The Village of Hoffman Estates was a beautiful venue for The Buckinghams to celebrate Independence Day at their concert July 3, 2010. This concert was the first show where Founding Members Carl Giammarese and Nick Fortuna, plus longtime keyboardist/vocalist, Bruce Soboroff welcoming guitarist/vocalist Dave Zane and drummer/vocalist Rocky Penn to the Buckinghams lineup. An enthusiastic audience gathered early and filled the lawn from front to back by sundown. Some regular festival and concert attendees came prepared. They brought small crates as tables, added linen tablecloths and candlelight as the sun set across Hoffman These videos were recorded by Buckinghams' fan Art in Illinois, and we appreciate his sharing these memories of a great evening.

On behalf of The Buckinghams, we would like to congratulate Dick Biondi. June 29 is the date for the dedication of "Dick Biondi Way." We can't think of anyone who deserves the honor of having a street named after him more than Dick. You have helped so many in the music business, including The Buckinghams. We will all be there to honor you. We love you Dick--always your friends, Carl and Nick Radio station/studio image courtesy of Robert Feder's blog: http://www.wbez.org/blog/robert-feder/after-50-years-dick-biondi-gets-his-own-way-chicago

The First leg of The Happy Together Tour 25th anniversary just ended, and I must say it went by quickly. Nick and I are very proud to be a part of it, once again being reunited with The Turtles Mark and Howard, man those guys are funny! and Rob Grill of The Grass Roots. As you know the one and only Micky Dolenz and the talented Mark Lindsay also joined us on the tour. They are both good people and very talented entertainers, it was a pleasure to get to know them better. Every one of them brings something special to the show. I had the opportunity to sit back and watch the performance one night, and they are all so incredibly talented and entertaining. I want to mention our fantastic band, Godfrey Townsend, Steve Murphy, Manny Focarazzo and John Montagna, we are fortunate to have such gifted musicians playing with us, they add tremendous authenticity to the entire show. Kudos to our tour/production manager, Ron Hausfeld, who runs a tight ship and keeps the entire tour running smoothly. ...

Thanks to Hippie Radio 101.1, and Doc Watson, here are several great photos of The Buckinghams' concert in Havana, Illinois last month, at the Havana High School Auditorium. The link to the photos on the radio web site is: http://www.myhippie.com/pages/7012729.php?imageGalleryXRefId=1844263#imgXR Hippie Radio 101.1 is radio for the Baby Boomer generation! The music you hear on this station spans from the mid-60's through the late 70's! It's the hits you remember and tunes you won't hear anywhere else.

Preview of long-awaited release of "Up Close". DVD/CD box set now available from The Buckinghams. Preview the DVD here: The DVD/CD Box Set can be ordered at www.thebuckinghams.com

The Buckinghams' bass player/vocalist, Nick Fortuna, celebrates his birthday today. Check out McCracken's video and hear Nick sing "Only the Beginning" as part of The Buckinghams/Chicago Medley. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJsqiBLxO1E&feature=related

From York Newspapers' Blog, The Flip Side : The Buckinghams, Jordin Sparks open Hersheypark By Erin McCracken posted on April 27, 2010 9:57 AM Hersheypark opens its gates for its 103rd season this weekend. Join the celebration from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Ride coasters and check out "TAP: The Show" in the Park's Music Box Theatre. Travel back to the '60s with American rock band The Buckinghams. They perform at 4 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the Hersheypark Amphitheatre. "American Idol" season six winner Jordin Sparks performs at 4 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday...Seating for ampitheatre shows is first-come, first-serve. Admission is included with Hersheypark tickets. Click here for ticket details. McCracken's Story at: http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2010/04/the-buckinghams-jordin-sparks.html "One sure sign of summer’s arrival is the opening of Hersheypark. You’ll hear the roar of the roller coasters — and screams that acco...