The Buckinghams in Concert

From July 23, examiner.com, the LA Rock Music Examiner writer Natalie Perez interviews contemporary songwriters Joey Alkes and Chris Fradkin. Story begins: A douse of double trouble is heading in your direction with these teamsters known simply as Joey Akles and Chris Fradkin take control when answering these alignment of questions. These two have become well known musicians and have composed and created some of the most catchiest and smoothest going music around. The twosome spoke to me recently about how they formed and what sorts of music they tend to create and what are the plans for them within the upcoming future. 1. How, when, and why did you form? JOEY ALKES: We worked in the same act years ago in Denver, Colorado. We're talking 76-78. Chris wrote some tunes with these two characters I managed and produced. When the band collapsed in L.A. after signing a deal with Don Williams Music, Chris and I stayed in L.A. and started writing. CHRIS FRADKIN: That's about it. I was o

Concert this Saturday at Watertown Fairgrounds Arena July 25, 2009 Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett and the Buckinghams - DPAO Summer Concert Series Saturday - July 25th Watertown - Watertown Fairgroundhttp://www.bandsintown.com/s Arena 800-533-2859 or 315-782-0044 or http://www.dpao.org label type: Unsigned Event Site Bio: In 1967, five kids from the west side of Chicago had a huge hit on their hands with the recording of "Kind Of A Drag". Soon the pop song reached #1 on the charts and the group named after the famous fountain in Chicago's Grant Park were making appearances on the top TV shows like Ed Sullivan, American Bandstand, and The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. While The Buckinghams never produced another #1 hit, their blend of good old fashioned rock-n-roll makes them an attraction to this day. The Buckinghams have performed across the country to capacity crowds with other artists of similar stature like The Turtles, Tommy James and the Shondells, Gary Puckett and

SERVING THE TRI-CITIES AND KANELAND Kane County Fair enjoyed record crowds By ERIC SCHELKOPF – eschelkopf@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – Fair officials attributed good weather and bargain entertainment to this year’s record crowds at the Kane County Fair. The fair, which ran from Wednesday to Sunday, attracted 151,975 people, up from 130,000 people last year. “We didn’t have any big storms for the week,” said Floyd Brown, advertising and promotions director for the fair. “The showers we had were short-lived.” The music arena also enjoyed overflow crowds because of bands like American English and The Buckinghams, Brown said. All the thrill shows played to full houses, Brown said, such as Saturday’s rodeo and Sunday’s demolition derby. A record 36,230 people attended opening day, where fair-goers were admitted for the discounted fee of $1. Regular admission to the fair was $5. “Because of the down economy, people are looking for bargains,” Brown said. “A family could control their costs

The tradition continues: It's fair time By ERIC SCHELKOPF – eschelkopf@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – The Kane County Fair is here again. The annual fair will run from today through Sunday at the fairgrounds on Randall Road in St. Charles between Routes 64 and 38. The fair will sport a new look this year with the addition of a new air-conditioned 50,000-square-foot exhibit hall, blacktopping of the entertainment and eating areas, new drainage throughout the grounds and new facilities for equestrian competition and horse care. More than 130,000 people attended the Kane County Fair last year. Admission to the fair is $5 for those ages 5 and older, and parking is free. On opening day, admission is $1, with seniors 62 and older admitted free. The fair will feature a few new attractions this year, including the national champion FMX Extreme Sports motorcycle riders, which will do back flips at 70 feet in the air. They will perform at 8 p.m. today as part of the fair’s nightly thrill show

The Buckinghams take the stage July 18 July 12, 2009 The Buckinghams, one of Chicago's most successful 1960s groups, will perform in concert at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, on the Miller Lite Sound Stage at this year's Kane County Fair in St. Charles. These Chicago natives rose to the top of the music charts with their No. 1 hit "Kind of a Drag" and haven't looked back. Playing to sell-out crowds across the nation they entertain with their string of hits. Chart busters like "Don't You Care," "Hey Baby They're Playing Our Song," "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," and "Susan" make each concert an evening of memories. In the 1960s the band was at the forefront of a musical style that has come full-circle. Today, The Buckinghams blend their original hits with others made popular by Blood Sweat and Tears, Chicago, the Spencer Davis Group, James Brown, Three Dog Night, Billy Joe Royal, and Motown's biggest acts. The Buckinghams Wh

Check out the 7th Annual Porterfield Cruisin Oldies Concert this Friday, July 17th. Location is Green's Green Acres, 6 miles west of Marinette, just off Hwy 64. Enjoy our blast from the past, main stage performances, band jam, Saturday car show & dance contest. Call 715-789-2207 for information/tickets or 715-789-2130 camping. Marinette is the Waterfalls Capital of Wisconsin for the perfect family-friendly vacation, or weekend adventure.javascript:void(0) For more information on the Car Show Registration, where portions of the proceeds will be donated to the Special Olympics, visit http://www.porterfieldscruisinoldies.com/carshow.html

Budget-friendly Kane County Fair opens July 15 Fairgrounds sport numerous improvements Comments July 12, 2009 By LINDA GIRARDI For the Sun-Times News Group Tens of thousands of visitors are expected again this year to enjoy the 141st running of the Kane County Fair and Festival July 15 to 19 in St. Charles. They will experience a new air-conditioned 50,000 square foot exhibit hall, total blacktopping of the entertainment and eating areas, new and larger areas for exhibitors and new facilities for equestrian competition. New drainage has been installed to handle any inclement weather. Kane County Fair and Festival When: Opens daily at noon, July 15 to 19. Where: The Kane County Fairgrounds are located on Randall Road between routes 64 and 38 in St. Charles. Cost: Daily admission is $5, while children 5 and younger are admitted free. On opening day, Wednesday, July 15, admission is $1. On Thursday, July 16, admission is free from noon to 4 p.m. for seniors 62 and older; also seniors can