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!

Week of 28 November 2011 - Arrivals and Departures

Birthdays for the week of November 28 - December 4:

28 - Paul Shaffer, 1949; Beeb Birtles (Little River Band), 1948; Randy Newman, 1943
29 - Barry Goudreau (Boston), 1951; Chuck Mangione, 1940;  Denny Doherty (Mamas & Papas), 1941 (died 2007)
30 - Dick Clark, 1929; Billy Idol, 1955; George McArdale (Little River Band), 1954; Paul Stookey (Peter, Paul & Mary), 1937; June Pointer (Pointer Sisters), 1953 (died 2006)

December:
01 - Gilbert O'Sullivan, 1955; Bette Midler, 1945; John Densmore (The Doors), 1944; Eric Bloom (Blue Oyster Cult), 1944; Lou Rawls, 1935 (died 2006)
02 - Michael McDonald, 1952
04 - Dennis Wilson, 1944 (died 1983)

In remembrance of those who left us:

29 Nov 2001 - George Harrison
30 Nov 1996 - Tiny Tim (Herbert Khaury)
04 Dec 1993 - Frank Zappa

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

Thank you and have a nice week!

Week of 21 November 2011 - Arrivals and Departures

Birthdays for the week of November 21 - 27:

21 - Lonnie Jordan (War), 1948; Dr. John, 1940
22 - Little Steven Van Zandt (E Street Band), 1950; Rod Price (Foghat), 1947 (died 2005)
24 - Clement Burke (Blondie), 1955; Pete Best (Beatles),1941;  Bev Bevan (ELO), 1945
25 - Percy Sledge, 1940
26 - Tina Turner, 1939; Jean Terrell (Supremes), 1944;
John McVie (Fleetwood Mac), 1945
27 - Eddie Rabbitt, 1941 (died 1998); Jimi Hendrix, 1942 (died 1970)

In remembrance of those who left us:

23 Nov 1994 - Tommy Boyce
24 Nov 1991 - Eric Carr (KISS)
24 Nov 1991 - Freddie Mercury
27 Nov 2009 - Al Alberts

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

Thank you and have a nice week!

Week of 14 November 2011 - Arrivals and Departures

Birthdays for the week of November 14 - 20:

14 - Steven Bishop, 1951; James Young (STYX), 1948; Freddie Garrity (Freddie and the Dreamers), 1940 (died 2006)
15 - Steve Fossen (Heart), 1949; Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Frida from ABBA), 1945; Petula Clark, 1932
17 - Bob Gaudio (Four Seasons), 1942; Gordon Lightfoot, 1938
18 - John McFee (Doobie Brothers), 1953; Graham Parker, 1950
20 - Joe Walsh (Eagles),1947; George Grantham (Poco), 1947

In remembrance of those who left us:

17 Nov - Arthur Conley (2003)

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

Thank you and have a nice week!

Week of 07 November 2011 - Arrivals and Departures

Birthdays for the week of November 7 - 13:

07 - Joni Mitchell, 1943; Johnny Rivers, 1942
08 - Leif Garrett, 1961; Bonnie Raitt, 1949; Roy Wood (ELO), 1946; Minnie Riperton, 1947 (died 1979); Don Murray (Turtles),1945 (died 1996)
09 - Mary Travers (Peter, Paul & Mary), 1936 (died 2009); Tom Fogerty (CCR),1941 (died 1990)
10 - Ronnie Hammond (Atlanta Rhythm Section), 1950;
Donna Fargo, 1949; Greg Lake (Emerson, Lake & Palmer), 1948; Dave Loggins, 1947
11 - LaVerne Baker, 1929 (died 1997)
12 - Leslie McKeown (Bay City Rollers), 1955; Donald Roeser (Blue Oyster Cult) 1947; Arthur Tavares (Tavares), 1946; Neil Young, 1945

In remembrance of those who left us:

09 Nov 2008 - Miriam Makeba

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

Thank you and have a nice week!

Artists Announced for 7th Annual Andy Kim Christmas Show

TORONTO -- The 7th annual Andy Kim Christmas Show is taking place on 14 December 2011 at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto. Doors open at 7:00pm, show starts at 8:00pm.  Must be 19 or over to be admitted; ID required.

Andy Kim has been a pop music superstar ever since the late 1960s, when the teenager from Montreal enjoyed a string of hits ("How'd We Ever Get This Way," "Baby, I Love You," "Be My Baby," and others) on Jeff Barry's Steed Records, prior to having a #1 international hit with "Rock Me Gently" in 1974. In addition, along with Barry, Kim penned the multi-million-selling "Sugar, Sugar" in 1969, which earned The Archies a gold record and became RIAA Record of the Year. Kim's first studio album in twenty years, Happen Again, was released in 2011.

The Andy Kim Christmas Show has become an annual tradition in the city of Toronto, with all proceeds from the event going to charity. Artists who have appeared in the past include the Barenaked Ladies, Ohbijou, Serena Ryder, Gowan, Jully Black & Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace. This year, the performers are: Ron Sexsmith, Alex Lifeson, Kevin Drew & Brendan Canning of Broken Social Scene and comedian Sean Cullen.

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

Tickets can be purchased via Ticketweb, LiveNation, Rotate This, Soundscapes, or by calling 1-800-222-6608.

If the previous years' concerts are an indication, this promises to be an exciting, fun, and magical night!



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

Week of 31 October 2011 - Arrivals and Departures

Birthdays for the week of October 31 - November 6:

October:
31 - Tom Paxton, 1937; Russ Ballard (Argent), 1947

November:
01 - David Foster, 1949; Ronald Bell (Kool & the Gang), 1951; Chris Morris (Paper Lace), 1954; Dan Peek (America), 1950 (died 2011)
02 - Keith Emerson, 1944; Maxine Nightingale, 1949; Dave Pegg (Jethro Tull), 1947; J.D. Souther, 1945
03 - Lulu, 1948
04 - Delbert McClinton, 1940
05 - Peter Noone, 1947; Art Garfunkel, 1941; Don McDougall (Guess Who), 1948; Gram Parsons, 1946 (died 1973); Ike Turner, 1931 (died 2007)
06 - Glenn Frey (The Eagles), 1948

In remembrance of those who left us:

05 Nov 2003 - Bobby Hatfield

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

Thank you and have a nice week!