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The Buckinghams to Perform at Elmwood Park Freedom Fest, Friday July 3rd

The annual Freedom Festival at Elmwood Park goes from July 2-5, 2009, and the site is Elmwood Park High School, located at Fullerton and Thatcher. For more information, visit www.elmwoodpark.org and click on their Freedom Festival link to read more about carnival rides, food, free shuttles, and a special attraction, free admission to the traveling Vietnam Veteran Wall. On Friday, July 3rd, the evening's activities begin for the Chicago Legends Night starting at 5 pm. The Ides of March kick off the evening's music at 7 pm, followed by The Buckinghams at 9:30 pm , and the music will go on until 11 pm.

The Buckinghams set to perform in Watertown, NY on July 25th with Gary Puckett, Three Dog Night in Concert to Benefit DPAO

DPAO / TOYOTA 2009 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES CLASSIC ROCK SHOW featuring Three Dog Night Gary Puckett THE BUCKINGHAMS Saturday, July 25, 2009 ~ 7 PM Watertown Fairgrounds Arena Ticket Prices: $44 Reserved (Floor or Bleacher) $38 Reserved (Floor) $30 General Admission www.threedognight.com www.garypuckettmusic.com www.thebuckinghams.com ### Jessica Cain of WWNY TV7 in Watertown, NY included the Classic Rock show featuring Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett, and The Buckinghams in her feature on Jun 21, 2009 http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/48733357.html about the opening of the DPAO summer concert series. The Disabled Persons Action Organization summer concert series kicked off at the Watertown Fairgrounds Sunday. The Fabulous Thunderbirds and the Double Barrel Blues Band played at the arena... The D.P.A.O. summer concert series continues July 25 with Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett, and The

American Fest at Sportsman's Park in Cicero, IL, This Weekend

On Sunday, June 28th, The Buckinghams will take the stage at 8:30 pm until 10 pm at the American Fest at Sportman's Park. The Beatles Tribute Band, "American English" will open the Festival on Friday night, on Saturday, Chicago rockers The Ides of March will perform, and Sunday's performance by The Buckinghams will highlight the conclusion of the annual festival. The event is sponsored by Cicero town President, Larry Dominick. Chicago Cheap Thrills Examiner Reporter Robin Zimmerman gives details in her story from June 23rd, online at http://www.examiner.com/x-11963-Chicago-Cheap-Thrills-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Yeah-yeah-American-English-at-two-west-suburban-festivals-this-weekend This year's event is the 5th annual Cicero's American Fest, located at 34th Street and Laramie Avenue. Admission is free, and Fireworks will be launched at the conclusion of the performance by The Buckinghams, in celebration of American pride. Band info: 8:30-10:00 The Buckinghams For th

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.