com for single day tickets and use the code GLORIA at checkout. Jim Koplik has earned a place in the concert-promoting hall of fame for helping throw what is still the biggest rock show in U. On Friday, in partnership with the self-described “concert kid” who’s now governor. Occupation (s) Promoter. In 2023 members were. Kudos to Jordan Wolowitz, Jim Koplik and Jeremy Koplik. 1 of 5. Just heard from Jimmy Koplik of Live Nation on a local radio station that John will be headlining one night of the Sound on Sound festival in Bridgeport this September!. Brian Phelps is the owner of Toad’s Place, where he has worked since 1976. We sold 150,000. How can I reach James H Koplik by phone? You can call James H Koplik’s mobile phone at (407) 338-0425 or reach James on his landline phone at (203) 322-8917 . Little did the Connecticut-area promoter team of Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik realize that they, along with promoter Bill Graham, would end up throwing one of the largest music events in human. “Live Nation is so excited to once again light up Connecticut this holiday season at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford,” said Jim Koplik, President of Live Nation Connecticut-Upstate New York. 67 people responded. Vince Berry. 500 batteries. The Summer Jam festival at Watkins Glen was organised by Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik, two young promoters who had recently cut their teeth setting up and promoting a concert for The Grateful Dead, during which members of The Allman brothers joined the likes of Jerry Garcia for an impromptu, extended jam. He’s part of the 2021 class of the VenuesNow Hall of Honor,. Other partners include Live Nation and Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater developer Howard Saffan. And here is the full Festival line up. He was on “Chaz and AJ” this morning to discuss how the Watkins Glen Summer Jam turned out to be his own personal disaster. But Arfa also paid his dues, working alongside other paragons of the industry, including Mitch Slater, Bob Sillerman, Marsha Vlasic, K2’s John. Dumb Ass News. (5:45 PM show, 4:15 PM preshow) This is in the comfort of Jimmy's personal club. See her tonight! 6:40. There may be indoor and outdoor options for tailgate events in the parking lot, but you should always check the local rules. 9:00. Sound On Sound. However, that tour stop is known more so because the parking brake was left off on the band’s tour bus and it crashed through a gas station and into a bank. Gasoline Alley by Jim Scancarelli. Filmmakers have already conducted a number of interviews with the likes of ABB drummer Jaimoe, guitarist Derek Trucks, author Alan Paul, co-promoters Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel as well as the. Movies. Chaz and AJ asked Jimmy Koplik for updates on the state of Connecticut concerts, (there is no news to report, unfortunately) and then played a game with him and the Tribe. Bridgeport, CT 06604 + Google Map. I am Jim Koplik of Stamford, Connecticut, President of Live Nation Connecticut and Upstate New York. Join Facebook to connect with Jimmy Koplik and others you may know. Menu. "We are thrilled to bring the second annual Sound On Sound back to Seaside Park. . Select this result to view James Howard Koplik's phone number, address, and more. May 31, 2023. Jim Koplik is an American concert promoter who has produced shows by The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, REO Speedwagon, Madonna, Billy Joel and Elton John, among others. Spoerndle said, “Ladies and gentlemen” and Koplik said, “Please welcome the Rolling Stones!”. (18:14) Comedian Jim Florentine illustrates the many details from the Will Smith incident at the Oscars, that he thinks proves it was a staged event. Add-Ons Available. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through Jim Koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut -based. The Band (which was currently on touring hiatus) was chosen as the third act. Along the way, he built personal and professional relationships with managers and promoters, including Rick Franks, Jimmy Koplik, Andy Hewitt, Jay Marciano and Jimmy Nederlander, among others. The man is responsible for bringing pretty much any headline entertainer that you've ever wanted to see live in concert here to Connecticut over the past 50 years. 1 will feature the inimitable Connecticut Concert King Jimmy Koplik and WPLR’s Mike Lapitino, sharing fascinating backstage stories about the Rock legends who played. Jimmy Koplik is on Facebook. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. Image Credit: REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File. The crowd was electric and enthusiastically greeted us. No matter what your age, if you've seen a rock concert in Connecticut, chances are it happened because of Jimmy Koplik. Revisiting Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. He is now. In July, Saffan and Live Nation executive Jim Koplik joined city officials at the groundbreaking for a $15 million warm-weather amphitheater whose boutique tensile roof more than 100 feet high will. (23:01) Steve Kueny grew a giant pumpkin, hollowed it out, got inside, and paddled it for over 39 miles down a. Koplik, 41, who along with his partner, Shelly Finkel, has been booking temperamental rock ’n’ rollers in Connecticut venues for the past 19 years, gleefully tells. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about Keanu Reeves coming to Toad's Place with his band, Dogstar. Jimmy Koplik is on with Chaz and AJ - the Tribe called in about bands like Pearl Jam, Neil Young and AC/DC. Roll Lounge. J. (Jeremy and Jimmy Koplik) for all your hard work. [1] He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2010. 6,725 likes · 170 talking about this. “The Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast,” the official Grateful Dead podcast, is a series devoted to exploring the music and mythology behind one of the most enduring, progressive, and influential bands in the history of recorded. His father suggested forming a partnership with his card playing buddy’s son. Jim Koplik, the president of Metropolitan Entertainment, a large concert-promoting concern in Montclair, N. Members who subscribe for Friends of Jimmy 2023 are eligible to order tickets for events taking place during the 2023 calendar year only (January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023) regardless of public on-sale date. 1972. (39:54)Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning (really just Chaz, as AJ was on his way to get into the box) and got to hear the torture song for this year's "AJ in a Box. James is related to Emily F Koplik and Jeremy Sam Koplik. Legendary promoter Jim Koplik has had a front-row seat to it all, opening the venue first as The Meadows and overseeing its promotion from Day 1 and to its. (17:53) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik started his. After this tour, they played shows, opening for New Politics, Third Eye. Jennifer talks about the holiday break with Chaz and the crazy gifts they got each other (0:00) Jennifer's brother Rick shares why he'll never go to a gun range with AJ again (6:45) Jimmy Koplik talks about New Year's shows he organized with the Allman Brothers, and tells the story of the onlyFebruary 28, 2019 ·. James Koplik lives in Palm Beach Gardens, FL; previous cities include Nazareth PA, Montclair NJ and Stamford CT. Invite. history — the Watkins Glen festival that drew 600,000 in 1973. Three to five days after symptoms begin, a rash breaks out. Attorney General William Tong was on with Chaz and AJ to make an announcement about Kia/Hyundai thefts. PODCAST – Thursday, March 16: Comedian Ayeshah Mae; Jimmy Koplik. That show was a success, but what if it could be done bigger? That's how 1973's Summer. Jimmy booked the band for a total of 19 different shows, and explained the truth behind the infamous brown M&M’s tour rider request. Plus, some more hints about this year's Sound on Sound music festival, and the 21 artists that have already been. He’s been promoting bands and booking venues since the late 1960s, and he. Plus, Sammy Hagar news and the anniversary of the legendary Bob Dylan show at Toad's. After a successful Grateful Dead/Allman Brothers Band collaboration at Dillon Stadium on 7/16/72, (produced by Koplik and Finkel) the organizational wheels for Watkins Glen were set in motion. Jimmy Koplik looked out into a crowd at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford and recalled the most amazing rock show he ever had a hand in, on the night of Aug. For more information, visit soundonsoundct. This day in Koplik concert history. Jim Koplik Presents produces 150 concerts a year, many for the Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, the Xfinity Theatre and for the. 8:30. Rod Stewart and Cheap Trick are coming to the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in. Dumb Ass News. Promoters Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik assembled three powerhouse bands at the time "The Grateful Dead, The Band and The Allman Brothers" to perform on Saturday July 28th. They began preparations in February, built. He's a legendary concert promoter and longtime Connecticut resident. Jim Koplik Presents Archive. Promoters Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik assembled three powerhouse bands at the time "The Grateful Dead, The Band and The Allman Brothers" to perform on Saturday July 28th. Roll Lounge. 9:00. Statistically, given the 600,000 person attendance, one out of every 350 people living in America at the time would have been rocking out in New York. Representatives of the Stones met with Koplik, Toad’s owners Spoerndle and Brian Phelps, a sound engineer and security chief at the club at 300 York St. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about Keanu Reeves coming to Toad's Place with his band, Dogstar. That is a fact, according to Jim Koplik, President of Live Nation Connecticut and Upstate New York. I was talking to a friend and said I want to tell Jimmy about the concert, the live broadcast, and he said, ‘Don’t. com. “At the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, we are proud to be part of Rock the Shot,” Saffran said. Though New Haven was seen as a secondary market, the level of acts became significantly more high-profile because of Koplik’s association with the music industry and its artists. Welcome to the Club. 1 New Haven and some awesome calls from the #Tribe. Plus, some shows for the summer have still not been canceled or rescheduled, so what does that mean for people who bought tickets?Best Jimmy Koplik Interviews on Podcasts or Audio about Jimmy. Plus, Jimmy gives his first reaction to the Rock Hall of Fame nominees, and which artists he's likely to be voting for. Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Tue, 6 Dec 2022 at 10:00 AM. 9 of 15 10 of 15 Howard Saffan, left, owner of SportsCenter of Connecticut, and Jim Koplik, regional president of concert promoter Live Nation, following the Harbor Yard Amphitheater announcement. Every artist scheduled to perform will be announced live on Chaz and AJ, Tuesday, February 14th. [2]Beach column on a talk by promoter Jimmy Koplik about his years in the rock music. Jim Koplik" Jim Koplik" is an United States concert promoter who has Record producer shows by The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, REO Speedwagon, Madonna ( entertainer ), Billy Joel and Elton John, among others A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through " Jim Koplik Presents ", his Wallingford, Connecticut. The Stones had been holed up upstate in Washington rehearsing for their upcoming Steel Wheels tour and wanted to play for a small live. Their fathers played gin rummy together as part of a larger group on Friday nights and knew their sons were trying to figure out what to do with their lives. “These guys do what they say they’re gonna do,” insisted Kristen Okesson, general manager at Connoisseur Media, which. " (12:30)Ticketsonsale. Joe Nolan, the CEO of Eversource, was on to talk about rates going up, and his concern for winter blackouts if the weather is too cold. Jim Koplik, President of Live Nation CT “Although I am disappointed that we cannot provide concert fans a 2020 season, I am excited that our 2021 will be a full summer season with great shows Damage at Sunday night’s Rage Against the Machine concert at the Meadows Music Theatre in Hartford was put at as much as $40,000 on Monday. Granat, a Michigan. Another machete attack in the news. Concert promoters Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik of New York City had announced the lineup on April 30, saying they expected about 75,000 people. "I believe [the amphitheater] now. Along with Alanis Morissette, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Trey Anastasio and so many other emerging and classic artists – this year’s festival will be awesome," said Jim Koplik, President Live Nation CT and Upstate NY. The crowd was electric and enthusiastically greeted us. Neither Koplik nor co-producer Shelly Finkel had heard about Mitchel’s and Bonnie’s disappearance until contacted by. A few shows that stand out include The Eagles, Heart and Little River Band before 70,000 at the Yale Bowl in 1980, and “Last Play at Shea” in 2008, featuring Billy Joel, Garth Brooks, John Mayer, John Mellencamp, Paul McCartney and others. Koplik, 41, who along with his partner, Shelly Finkel, has been booking temperamental rock ’n’ rollers in Connecticut venues for the past 19 years, gleefully tells this story in his tiny New York office overlooking 42nd Street. PODCAST – Thursday, February 23: Starbucks Rant; Dumb Ass News; Jimmy Koplik. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. comedy music leisure. 8:40. “Part of the barricade came down, and there was an automatic rush of people through it,” said Jim Koplik, co-owner of the Meadows. Live Nation Regional President Jim Koplik, left, speaks during the Harbor Yard Amphitheater announcement on McLevy Green in Bridgeport, Conn. . (0:00) The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the largest in the state. Highlights from another awesome show. Diarrhea and vomiting can result in losing too much water from the body (dehydration). Centre Management took. Mickelson liked what he saw and decided to become a promoter. "The '70s acts didn't work, except for the Eagles and Kiss," said Jim Koplik of Metropolitan Entertainment, one of the Northeast's top concert promoters. I called asking if Goose is on the schedule for Mohegan. KOPLIK--Andrea Wolfson. Filmmakers have already conducted a number of interviews with the likes of ABB drummer Jaimoe, guitarist Derek Trucks, author Alan Paul, co-promoters Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel as well as the. Jim Koplik, the president of Metropolitan Entertainment, a large concert-promoting concern in Montclair, N. Koplik, who is married to a teacher, allowed the school system to use the Meadows. Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. (25:21) Jay and Ila came in studio to make a big announcement about the Milford Oyster Festival this summer. Granat, a Michigan. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced. Best friend and beloved wife of Jimmy for an incredible loving and fun-filled 46 years, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 27th in Stamford, CT at the age of 67. Koplik Jimmy. S. Timestamp 53:45 Jimmy Koplik is a concert promotor in CT. (6:08)<br><br>DumbThe presale will begin at noon ET TODAY, Thursday 3. at St. Ticketmaster Concert Info . Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced for the year, including Carrie Underwood and The Killers. 1960s - present. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Lounge: The Temptations & the Four Tops. . The press conference was held at the Harbor Yard Amphitheater and featured Mayor Joe. This group is fan-based and was created to bring people together who attend concerts at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, share concert experiences, post about upcoming tours and music. Highlights from another awesome show. Made In Connecticut: Legendary concert promoter Jimmy Koplik News 12 (Video) 20h Made In Connecticut: Legendary concert promoter Jimmy Koplik No matter. He said Phish was scheduled to do a couple shows at Mohegan Sun this summer, and had more shows at the Garden booked, but they changed their tour itinerary within the past few weeks. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about Keanu Reeves coming to Toad’s Place with his band, Dogstar. 1 New Haven and some awesome calls from the #Tribe. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced for the year, including Carrie Underwood and The Killers. Most Popular UConn women's basketball routs No. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. 1 New Haven and some awesome calls from the #Tribe. . We wished him happy birthday and gave him one of our band t-shirts as a gift. The City Council’s Contracts Committee in a 4-1 vote Wednesday night approved a facility development and operating agreement that allows sports entrepreneur Howard Saffan and concert promoter Jim Koplik of Live. Previous Blue Jays decide to upgrade Rogers Centre. From 11 a. Developer Howard Saffan and concert promoter Jim Koplik of Live Nation, who, with New York City-based Founders Entertainment are the key partners behind Sound on Sound, attended the online meeting. Koplik is currently promoting his Sound on Sound music festival coming to Bridgeport, CT on September 24 and 25 of 2022. Be sure to check them out! SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONSWas just listening to WPLR morning show on my way into work, and every week they do a segment with Jimmy Koplik (this area’s Live Nation promoter). Dumb Ass News. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on to answer the Tribe’s questions about concerts, and which might be coming to Connecticut in the near future. Over the past 30 years, Koplik has been principally involved in building four amphitheaters in Hartford and Bridgeport, Connecticut, Darien Lake in upstate New York, plus one at a ski resort outside Scranton, Pennsylvania. February 28, 2019 ·. Jimmy Koplik looked out into a crowd at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford and. 31. It was the Summer of 1973, the ‘Hippie movement’ of the 1960’s still existed, but only in isolated pockets, tucked way in the dusty cobwebbed corners of the counterculture. To learn more about the documentary and to help make the project come to life, click HERE. Gen. Chip and I became friendly in 1971 when he promoted the Beach Boys at Carnegie Hall, and I promoted Columbus, Ohio the day before. Bridgeport, Conn. (17:53) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik started his segmen Ears are still ringing from the rant that Chaz and AJ went on, after hearing about a Starbucks in Branford decided to unionize their workforce. Active. Jimmy Koplik is on with Chaz and AJ - the Tribe called in about bands like Pearl Jam, Neil Young and AC/DC. Jimmy Koplik, Live Nation’s regional president, said Tuesday the festival deal came about in part because Live Nation owns part of Founders and executives with the latter reside in Fairfield County. He’s been promoting bands and booking venues since the late 1960s, and he. “We knew we were in trouble on Friday,” Jimmy Koplik, one of the show’s producers, says today. Still, it would take the median employee 808 years to earn Mr. Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to share some updates on Aerosmith, Foo Fighters and Bruce Springsteen. Andrea Koplik Koplik--Andrea Wolfson Best friend and beloved wife of Jimmy for an incredible loving and fun-filled 46 years, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 27th in Stamford, CT at. Friday, April 5: Adam Ferrara Stops By And Remembering Kurt Cobain 25 Years Later. In mid-October Mayor Joe Ganim’s administration and the City Council approved a 10-year contract with the group. Devoted. In 2023 members were. “We did sound checks and there were already 150,000 people there, and we had lost some of the fencing already. Thursday, February 28: Pam's Officially Leaving Us And Jimmy. This page has all available parking lot listings for the Jimmy Koplik parking. Jimmy had updates and information for the Sound on Sound Music Festival, Jason Aldean, David Lee Roth – and the first time he saw backstage meet and greets start to make big money for an artist. Legendary promoter Jim Koplik has had a front-row seat to it all, opening the venue first as The Meadows and overseeing its promotion from Day 1 and to its eventual sale to Live Nation. Chaz and AJ joined the City of Bridgeport for the press conference for Jimmy Koplik’s Coats For A Cause. Y. The last Beatles song and what’s Jimmy’s dream double bill? 8:40. WALLINGFORD >> The owner of the Oakdale Theater is abandoning efforts to get the state to pay a portion of the cost of soundproofing part of the venue used for smaller events. Spoerndle said, “Ladies and gentlemen” and Koplik said, “Please welcome the Rolling Stones!”. As the weekend arrived, a mass of people. Additionally, Live Nation promotes and produces shows at the XL Center in Hartford and other venues within the state of Connecticut. to 2:30 p. Jimmy Earl, Frank Erwin Center Carol Wallace,San Diego Convention Center. LOUISIANA. We had brought a bunch of t-shirts to the gig with us like we usually did at the time. "The '70s acts didn't work, except for the Eagles and Kiss," said Jim Koplik of Metropolitan Entertainment, one of the Northeast's top concert promoters. The show’s ending witnessed a renowned musician joining the Dead onstage for a mega-jam. Koplik said the Meadows will respond to such breaches in. Mayor Joe Ganim is joined by other city officials and developers for groundbreaking. His story is the thing that dreams are made of. Sound on Sound Music Festival. 7 Billion • Operating Income Up 125% to $732 Million• AOI Up 49% to Over $1. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about Keanu Reeves coming to Toad’s Place with his band, Dogstar. Find Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts. Ears are still ringing from the rant that Chaz and AJ went on, after hearing about a Starbucks in Branford decided to unionize their workforce. . Koplik is also part of the team bringing this year's Sound on Sound Music Festival coming up this weekend featuring John Mayer and the Red Hot Chili Peppers and many other bands. (15:11)Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik shares his go-to Halloween candy, but more importantly gave insight on the potential for Sound on Sound returning in 2024, and what he said on the air last week to get in hot water with Bruce Springsteen. Kudos to Jordan Wolowitz, Jim Koplik and Jeremy Koplik. Login to VenuesNow. His answer was Goosemas this year!! Fingers crossed this is true!Koplik started his career in the late 1960s, when he was a student at Ohio State University and brought the band Steppenwolf to the school for a show. We have separated them by the nearest location and price. "We are thrilled to bring the second annual Sound On Sound back to Seaside Park. 1PLR)/NEW HAVEN, CT's Morning Show CHAZ & AJ helped raise over $88,400 in cash for JIMMY KOPLIK’s "Coats For A Cause. Finkel received the Boxing Writers Association of America Manager of the Year award in 1990 and 1993. Kudos to Jordan Wolowitz, Jim Koplik and Jeremy Koplik. Live Nation doesn’t disclose exact figures for ticket sales, but Koplik said the Amp sold more than 750,000 tickets over the first four seasons -- an average of 8,600 per show -- and hopes to. Though no name has been mentioned, Jimmy Koplik. Organizers of Bridgeport's Sound On Sound music festival have teased a "stadium-sized act" that will headline the 2023 edition of the festival. Legendary concer producers Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik brought to life after a successful concert with the Grateful Dead before that set the stage for Summer Jam. From his early Cross Country Concert days with his partner Shelly Finkel to his current position as. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through jim koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut-based company. Join Facebook to connect with Jimmy Koplik and others you may know. Per Koplik, the festival is partnering with Founders Entertainment, the same company who brings you the Governor’s Ball in New York City. Around 60 members of Connecticut's media landscape took the tour with me and it was great to see my friends Mike Lapitino, Bozzi, Storm N. Michael Chime, who helped to develop this was on to explain how the idea came to be, and the Connecticut guys he’s working with to. 8:40. James H Koplik was born on August 11, 1949, so he is about to turn or is already 74. Jim Koplik, the president of Metropolitan Entertainment, a large concert-promoting concern in Montclair, N. This year’s Hall of Honor class is appropriately influential, with careers that have shaped the venue business in recent decades and whose contributions will surely impact generations. Jim Koplik, legendary concert promoter and Chairman of Live Nation Connecticut, wants you make sure you never miss a show again! Join the Friends of Jimmy Ticket Club and. His base salary increased slightly to $1. Mayor Joe Ganim, Live Nation concert promoter Jim Koplik and developer Howard Saffan broke ground Thursday on a $15 million warm-weather amphitheater whose boutique tensile roof more than 100 feet high will change the face of the Downtown/South. Palace and WPLR 99. never miss a show!Koplik was on Chaz and AJ this morning telling the story of how in the late seventies he was losing “hundreds of thousands of. God bless Jim Koplik. . “A man that. What kind of questions would they like to have answered? (5:52) Movie guy Joe Meyers was on to talk about the. Developer Howard Saffan, left, concert promoter Jim Koplik, center, and Mayor Joe Ganim gather for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Harbor Yard Amphitheater, in Bridgeport, Conn. Though sizable to say the least, the ratio is far smaller than that which the study attached to the 2022 windfall enjoyed by Rapino, who’s said to have pocketed an astonishing 5,414 times more. His answer was Goosemas this year!! Fingers crossed this is true! Koplik started his career in the late 1960s, when he was a student at Ohio State University and brought the band Steppenwolf to the school for a show. wow. com. . Jimmy Koplik has a surprise for the person who donates the most amount of money to the AJ in a Box. View the profiles of people named Jim Koplik. , said it was "a great summer" because his company had a total of 11 stadium shows, at. Jimmy Koplik, Howard Saffan, and Jordan Wolowitz made some more announcements about the highly anticipated Sound on Sound Music Festival in Bridgeport this September. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. Rock. Ear infection. The success of the concert. 12, 1989. Jim Koplik, legendary concert promoter and President of Live Nation CT, wants you make sure you. Plus, some more hints about this year's Sound on Sound music festival, and the 21 artists that have already. They began preparations in February, built. Get our free mobile app. July 12, 2018. Then the Tribe called in their questions about some future touring possibilities for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the KJimmy Koplik is widely known as a concert promoter, but he’s also a key developer of outdoor music venues. It’s ok to criticize the new classes and tell us that rap doesn’t belong with rock – discourse is good! What’s not ok are the racist tirades that filled our. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced for the year, including Carrie Underwood and The Killers. Joe analyzed the picks for the Giants and Jets, and tried. To receive our health news text alerts / text StartHere to 85209Little did the Connecticut-area promoter team of Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik realize that they, along with promoter Bill Graham, would end up throwing one of the largest music events in human. Jimmy Koplik shared some stories about strange concert pairings, and opening bands he though were better than the headliners. (0:00) Dumb Ass News - A woman in New Jersey has gone viral for her eyewitness account of a tornado. Jimmy Koplik, Live Nation’s regional president, said Tuesday the festival deal came about in part because Live Nation owns part of Founders and executives with the latter reside in Fairfield County. Share: Previous 2022 HALL OF HONOR: PEGGY DAIDAKIS. Howard Saffan on LinkedIn: Sound on Sound Music Festival | Sept. Jimmy Koplik looked out into a crowd at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford and recalled the most amazing rock show he ever had a hand in, on the night of Aug. (0:00) Jimmy Koplik answers your concert questions. Along with Alanis Morissette, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Trey Anastasio and so many other emerging and classic artists – this year’s festival will be awesome," said Jim Koplik, President Live Nation CT and Upstate NY. Jim Koplik has promoted the Rolling Stones, McCartney and Springsteen over the years. Chaz & AJ in the Morning « »Pod Pick: 2023 Concerts With Jimmy Koplik. Jimmy Koplik _____ From: Ellie Ovsenik. Everything went downhill when a concert at Colt Park got cancelled because of the Grateful Dead riot. Saffan added he, along with Jimmy Koplik, who runs Live Nation’s Connecticut operation, and son Jeremy Koplik all live in the area and the Kopliks in particular “look at the venue as theirs. The Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, in. (0:00)Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. . ”. THE LUMINEERS AND STEVIE NICKS TO PERFORM ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 DAVE MATTHEWS AND TIM REYNOLDS, BRANDI CARLILE, AND THE NATIONAL TO PERFORM ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 AT SEASIDE PARK IN BRIDGEPORT, CT THIS SEPTEMBER 24-25 1-DAY TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 1 AT 12:00 PM. The price of admission was $10 and word spread fast of this event, as approximately 150, 000 tickets were sold. After Jimmy shared some memories of working with Lynyrd Skynyrd, callers asked Jimmy about a random concert they attended in Connecticut, and Jimmy. A dream triple bill on this day in 1991 and it only cost $18. 14th, 2021 7:30PM Palace Theater, Waterbury, CT w/Jimmy Koplik Sept 18th, 2021 7:30PM The Ridgefield Playhouse SOLD OUT! February 8th, 2020 7:30PM Milford Performance Center SOLD OUT!Jim Koplik is an American concert promoter who has produced shows by The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, REO Speedwagon, Madonna, Billy Joel and Elton John, among others. Will any of them be coming to Connecticut? Jimmy Koplik on CT Concerts | Jimmy Koplik is on with Chaz and AJ - the Tribe called in about bands like Pearl Jam, Neil Young and AC/DC. 8:40. The success of the concert convinced. I called asking if Goose is on the schedule for Mohegan. Jake Strom in studio. Jim Koplik, legendary concert promoter and Chairman of Live Nation Connecticut, wants you make sure you never miss a show again!. Jimmy Koplik is on Facebook. Koplik, 62, has been promoting shows in Connecticut. Jim Koplik, who operates the amphitheater, said 10. (0:00)“The Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast,” the official Grateful Dead podcast, is a series devoted to exploring the music and mythology behind one of the most enduring, progressive, and influential bands in the history of recorded music. The Connecticut bottle bill is changing. During their performance members of the Allman Brothers Band who were backstage were invited to. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. (“CUTPA”), in Count Twelve and Count Thirteen, respectively, of the Second Amended Complaint. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik reminded the audience about the Sound on Sound headliner he let slip a while back, and gave Chaz and AJ a few hints as to the rest of the lineup. Pichai’s pay. (15:04) Alex held for over an hour to share his Van Halen memories with Chaz and AJ. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. Big As Texas Festival. “Part of the barricade came down, and there was an automatic rush of people through it,” said Jim Koplik, co-owner of the Meadows. Jim Koplik is a legendary concert promoter, and a household name in CT. A cease and desist order remains in place for the Oakdale Theatre, but organizers say the show will go on. Legendary concer producers Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik brought to life after a successful concert with the Grateful Dead before that set the stage for Summer Jam. A legendary concert promoter, Jim is responsible for thousands of shows that include legends such as The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Paul McCartney, and Frank Sinatra to name a few. J. Bridgeport is moving forward with the construction of a new music venue, to continue to bring in more musical artists. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik did not have any news to break, but he did explain how concerts in 2020 could work, if they are given the green light by Governor Lamont. Koplik assumes that The Eagles will gross about $5 million during the band’s Great Woods stint alone. 21 of 29 22 of 29 Live Nation Regional President Jim Koplik, left, speaks during the Harbor Yard Amphitheater announcement on McLevy Green in Bridgeport, Conn. Live Nation owns and operates the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford and the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford. We were the true believers of the resurgence of the Beach Boys. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik. Next month, we will be partnering with the Bridgeport Rescue Mission to distribute thousands of holiday turkeys. 6,725 likes · 156 talking about this. “Dave is unquestionably the number one live performer in the history of Connecticut. It’s an unfamiliar name for longtime concert-goers in Connecticut, who are used to hearing some variation of “Jim Koplik” attached to advertisements for upcoming shows. The Amphitheater will be the home of the Jim Koplik Club, a retrospective room filled with mementos, photos and archival footage and more from Jim Koplik’s illustrious career as the premier concert promoter in CT for over 50 years. . Live Nation President, Connecticut Jimmy Koplik: “Chip was kind, witty and smart. The man is responsible for bringing pretty much any headline entertainer that you've ever wanted to see live in concert here to Connecticut over the past 50 years. . The Amphitheater will be the home of the Jim Koplik Club, a retrospective room filled with mementos, photos and archival footage and more from Jim Koplik’s illustrious career as the premier concert promoter in CT for over 50 years. The list provided an interesting look into the musical tastes of ticket buyers in Connecticut, and Jimmy ended the segment with a. There’s also the Jim Koplik Club named for “Mr. In 1981 Koplik moved from Westchester County, New York to Stamford. A year earlier, Summer Jam's producers, Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik, helped orchestrate a Grateful Dead concert in Hartford, Connecticut, that included guest appearances by Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley and Jaimoe of the Allman Brothers Band.