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Chicago Rockers Come to Town for Freedom Fest

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

George Murray, Bruce Brown, and the NB Chamber Event Committee with The Buckinghams, Dance to the Music; Bruce's Videos & Justin Williams' Photographs

Pictured here are Marge and Bruce Brown, cybervideographers and media marvels. Bruce Brown's blogs feature timely posts and exciting next-day video from last night's blockbuster concert at Odell Williamson Auditorium in Bolivia, NC. For the whole story on last night's spectacular, go to http://beingbruce.blogspot.com As the concert drew to a close, North Brunswick's event committee were invited to participate in the band's "Dance to the Music" number. First, with George Murray on tambourine, Carl Giammarese invited the event committee onstage and one committee member knew to add "more cowbell" to the song for a sure-fire success. Find it on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_FZl3-_WcY The publicity for this show was truly outstanding, thanks in large measure to Bruce Brown's blogging and the outstanding media creations of Justin Williams' North Brunswick Magazine, with both the current issue cover and the Special Buckinghams Coll

Bruce Brown's Blog features The VIP Party at Murray Art & Frame, Leland, NC

The great folks in Leland, NC and the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce know how to throw a VIP Party. Chamber president George Murray, and his wife Phyllis, were hosts for the Chamber's VIP party and concert weekend featuring The Buckinghams, in concert on June 20th. Chamber Senior VP and realtor, Bruce Brown, captured some of the fun last night in pictures. Guests enjoy the fun at the VIP Party, Murray Art & Framing On Friday, June 19th, George and Phyllis Murray of Murray Art and Frame hosted their 2nd annual VIP Party for sponsors and guests prior to the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce's Concert Weekend. Pictured are Nick, Carl, and George Murray. Go to Bruce's blog http://www.beingbruce.blogspot.com for the full photos and report.

Ben Brown's State Port Pilot Story in the PortFolio Section

There's no question that North Carolina hosts some of most talented artists and writers around. One example is a story in this week's State Port Pilot newspaper. The link is found at http://stateportpilot.com/portfolio.html . Here's a visual of the story, but please visit their web site to read the full article.

Banner for The Buckinghams' Upcoming Concert on June 20th Showcased

From BeingBruce.blogspot.com , Bruce Brown's post of Tuesday, June 16, 2009 What's This? The Buckinghams in concert this Saturday? Wow!! Guess something must be going on. Saw this banner above Murray Art & Frame in Leland today. That site is the scene of the VIP Party Friday night, the night before Saturday's concert by The Buckinghams The concert will be at Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College at 7PM. The VIP party is also going to be a blast! For more info or just to get tickets quick, call (910) 371-3833.

In Today's Wilmington Star News Paper, John Staton interviews Carl Giammarese

The Music Column: '60s pop icons The Buckinghams find a new career as nostalgia merchants By John Staton John.Staton@StarNewsOnline.com Published: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 8:26 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 8:26 a.m. It says something about the power of pop music that a band can have a viable career more than 40 years after its salad days have passed. But like many bands from the 1960s who rocketed to fame and just as quickly faded into semi-obscurity, The Buckinghams continue to tour and attract audiences with nostalgic, feel-good songs. ... Read John Staton's full story at http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090617/articles/906174000 / Want to go? Who: The Buckinghams When: 7 p.m. June 20 Where: Odell Williamson Auditorium, 50 College Road N.W. on the campus of Brunswick Community College, just off U.S. 17 between Bolivia and Supply Tickets: $25 (concert only). $45 includes VIP seating and a Friday, June 19, reception with original Buckinghams Ca