Week of 26 December 2011 - Arrivals and Departures

Birthdays for the week of December 26 - January 1:

December:
26 - Phil Spector, 1940; Abdul Fakir (The Four Tops), 1935
27 - David Knopfler (Dire Straits), 1951;  Larry Byrom (Steppenwolf), 1948; Mick Jones (Foreigner), 1944; Pete Quaife (The Kinks), 1943; Mike Pinder (Moody Blues), 1941
28 - Edgar Winter, 1946
29 - Yvonne Elliman, 1951; Marianne Faithfull, 1946; Ray Thomas (Moody Blues), 1941
30 - Jeff Lynne (ELO and Traveling Wilburys), 1947; Patti Smith, 1946;  Davy Jones (The Monkees), 1945; Michael Nesmith (The Monkees), 1942; Bo Diddley, 1928 (died 2008); Del Shannon, 1939 (died 1990)
31 - George Thorogood, 1952; Tom Hamilton (Aerosmith), 1951; Donna Summer, 1948; Burton Cummings (The Guess Who), 1947; Patti Smith, 1946; Andy Summers (The Police), 1942; John Denver, 1943 (died 1997)

January:
01 - Clay Cole, 1938 (died 2010)

In remembrance of those who left us:

27 Dec 2008 - Delaney Bramlett
28 Dec 1983 - Dennis Wilson
28 Dec 2005 - Barry Cowsill*
31 Dec 1985 - Ricky Nelson
*Note - The exact date of death for Barry Cowsill is unknown.  Cowsill perished in New Orleans during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and his remains were recovered on 12/28/2005 and identified through dental records on 01/04/2006

Did I forget anybody?  If so, please let me know in the Comments.

Thank you and have a nice week!

Week of 19 December 2011 - Arrivals and Departures

Birthdays for the week of December 19 - 25:

19 - John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band), 1945; Zal Yanovky (Lovin' Spoonful), 1944; Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire), 1941
20 - Peter Criss (KISS), 1945;  Bobby Colomby (Blood, Sweat & Tears), 1944
21 - Carl Wilson, 1946 (died 1998); Frank Zappa, 1940  (died 1993)
22 - Rick Nielson (Cheap Trick), 1946; Barry Jenkins (Animals), 1944; Robin Gibb (Bee Gees), 1949; Maurice Gibb (Bee Gees), 1949 (died 2003)
23 - Bruce Hornsby, 1955; Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane), 1940
24 - Ian Burden (Human League), 1957
25 - Annie Lennox, 1954; Barbara Mandrell (1948; Jimmy Buffet, 1946

In remembrance of those who left us:

20 Dec 1973 - Bobby Darin
25 Dec 2006 - James Brown
25 Dec 2008 - Eartha Kitt

Did I forget anybody?  If so, please let me know in the Comments.

Thank you and have a nice week!

Week of 12 December 2011 - Arrivals and Departures

Birthdays for the week of December 12 - 18:

12 - Paul Rodgers (Bad Company), 1949; Clive Bunker (Jethro Tull), 1946; Dickey Betts (Allman Brothers Band), 1943; Dionne Warwick, 1940; Connie Francis, 1938; Bruce Kulick  (KISS), 1953; Charlie Rich, 1932 (died 1995)
13 - Berton Averre (The Knack), 1954; Randy Owen (Alabama), 1949
15 - Dave Clark (Dave Clark Five), 1942; Cindy Birdsong (The Supremes), 1939
16 - Benny Anderson (ABBA), 1946; Tony Hicks (The Hollies), 1943
17 - Art Neville (Neville Brothers), 1937; Eddie Kendricks, 1939 (died 1992)
18 - Keith Richards (Rolling Stones), 1943

In remembrance of those who left us:

12 Dec - Ike Turner (2007)
16 Dec - Nicolette Larson (1997)
16 Dec - Dan Fogelberg (2007)
18 Dec - Clay Cole (2010)

Did I forget anybody?  If so, please let me know in the Comments.

Thank you and have a nice week!

More Artists Announced for 7th Annual Andy Kim Christmas Show

Several artists have been added to the 7th annual Andy Kim Christmas Show since my original post about the event on November 4 (Oldies Connection: Artists Announced for 7th Annual Andy Kim Christmas Show). As of this writing, there are the artists scheduled to appear along with Andy:

• Sam Roberts
• Lights
• Ron Sexsmith
• Alex Lifeson from Rush
• Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning from Broken Social Scene
• Arkells
• Members of Finger Eleven
• Sarah Harmer
• BUCK65
• Emma-Lee
• Honeymoon Suite
• Dru
• Sean Cullen

This year, proceeds from the event will go to Julliette's Place, a refuge for abused women and their children.

Venue website and address:
The Phoenix Concert Theatre
410 Sherbourne Street
Toronto, ON  M4X 1K2
Canada

Tix can be purchased at Ticketweb and other outlets listed in my original post.

A few videos for entertainment and enlightenment follow.

From Canada AM (December 8, 2011):
Full segment - Andy Kim performs "Whatever Happened to Christmas," then chats with the hosts about the Christmas Show
Clip - Andy Kim performs "Whatever Happened to Christmas"
Clip - Andy Kim sings "Baby, I Love You" to an adorable young admirer (trust me, this is a must-watch!)

Andy Kim talks about the Christmas concert in this video fromThe Morning Show (Global TV, Toronto), December 5, 2011:



(Below) Andy Kim performs "Happen Again" at the CNE bandshell in Toronto on September 3, 2011:


(Top of post) Andy Kim performing in Clearwater, Florida in October 2008. Photo credit: Laura Pinto

Week of 05 December 2011 - Arrivals and Departures

Birthdays for the week of December 5 - 11:

05 - Andy Kim, 1952; 'Little' Richard Penniman, 1932; Jim Messina, 1947
06 - Mike Smith (Dave Clark Five), 1943 (died 2008)
07 - Harry Chapin, 1942 (died 1981)
08 - Jerry Butler, 1939; Gregg Allman, 1947; Bobby Elliot (The Hollies), 1942
09 - Donny Osmond, 1957; Randy Murray (BTO), 1955; Walter Orange (The Commodores), 1946
11 - Jermaine Jackson (The Jacksons), 1954; Brenda Lee, 1944; David Gates (Bread), 1940

In remembrance of those who left us:

06 Dec 1988 - Roy Orbison
07 Dec 2008 - Dennis Yost (Classics IV)
08 Dec 1980 - John Lennon
10 Dec 1967 - Otis Redding
11 Dec 1964 - Sam Cooke

Did I forget anybody?  If so, please let me know in the Comments.

Thank you and have a nice week!