Live Nation Regional President Jim Koplik, left, speaks during the Harbor Yard Amphitheater announcement on McLevy Green in Bridgeport, Conn. (23:01) Steve Kueny grew a giant pumpkin, hollowed it out, got inside, and paddled it for over 39 miles down a. Add-Ons Available. In 2023 members were. The Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, in. He was on to talk about watching Monday Night Football as the announcement was made to the country. (0:00)Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. PODCAST – Thursday, November 10: Senator Richard Blumenthal; 5 Year Old Has Birthday At Hooters; Jimmy Koplik Dana from WFSB called in with an important donation for AJ in a Box, so we could send him up in the bucket truck immediately. Previous Blue Jays decide to upgrade Rogers Centre. We have separated them by the nearest location and price. 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. The last Beatles song and what’s Jimmy’s dream double bill? 8:40. Jim Koplik, president of Jim Koplik Presents, reportedly revealed during his "Jim Koplik Rock Concert Report" segment on the Hartford radio station WCCC earlier today that a formal announcement. 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. on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Clear Channel and Koplik have moved for summary judgment on both of these counts. 9:00. 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. Jim Koplik, who knows as much about the live music business as anyone on the planet, is the laid-back purveyor of cool. com. Koplik said the Meadows will respond to such breaches in. Roll Lounge. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through jim koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut-based company. Ned Lamont as the special guest. Jimmy Koplik chats about the Sound on Sound Music Fest Part II - TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY, MARCH 9TH AT 12:00 PM EST CITI® CARDMEMBER PRESALE RUNS FROM MARCH 7TH AT 9:00 AM ET TO MARCH 9TH AT 11:59 AM ETJimmy Koplik on the Creed reunion and other concert news. 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. Jimmy Koplik was on with an update for shows and concerts coming to Connecticut in 2023. The promoter Jim Koplik introduced us to the crowd. AG Tong has been working with other Attorneys General from around the country to crack down on the "easy" thefts of their vehicles. The unveiling of the Gunner Roofing AJ in a Box. A 23-year-old minor league ballpark in Bridgeport, Conn. Norm Pattis talks about his client, Fotis Dulos, even though the judge has placed a public gag order (0:00), Jimmy Koplik talks about the Eagles tour playing “Hotel California” in it’s entirety (13:13), more haunted places in Connecticut, plus Angelo proposes sleeping in a body bag at one of the cemeteries to raise donations for this year’s Toy. In addition, Jimmy Koplik, the promoting guru for Live Nation Connecticut who does booking for the venue, was inducted into the VenuesNow Hall of Honor. With 600,000 people crammed. Elite Health Services Team: Starting TODAY we'll be sharing photos on our FB page of EHS employees doing what they love to do when they're not working. A very special Thank You to Shelly Finkel. 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. J. Update: see contract here. And here is the full Festival line up. 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. That figure was later raised to 150,000 after health permits and other requirements were met, and Finkel said the site could comfortably hold 200,000. (0:00) Chaz and AJ spent money to bring AI Satan to the Tribe. Spoerndle said, “Ladies and gentlemen” and Koplik said, “Please welcome the Rolling Stones!”. Pichai’s pay. The film promises to provide an authentic and comprehensive portrayal of the rock festival, providing a snapshot of a key moment in rock history and the careers of Koplik and Finkel. 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. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about all shows coming to Connecticut. Brian Phelps is the owner of Toad’s Place, where he has worked since 1976. The Connecticut bottle bill is changing. on Thursday, August 10, 2017. As the briefing ended, Hartford HealthCare donated $10,000 to Jimmy Koplik’s Coat Drive to benefit those less fortunate in Bridgeport. “We believe that it is so important to get to the youth of Connecticut, and Jimmy has absolutely created — Jimmy and his son, Jeremy Koplik — have created a 25-concert schedule that should interest 18- to 35-year-olds. 1 of 5. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. “He was the best security man I’ve ever come across,” says Jimmy Koplik, president of Clear Channel Entertainment, Connecticut, who maintained a professional and personal relationship with. " All the money raised will go towards. The success of the concert. Joining Jimmy were Howard Saffan from the Harford Healthcare Amphitheater, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, and Tom Russell, a co-founder and partner of Founders Entertainment to answer all your questions. A peek at the executive compensation package for Live Nation/Ticketmaster CEO Michael Rapino. There were some lingering questions about Sound on Sound (there may have been a pre-sale code that slipped out!) and Jimmy was a little surprised when a caller seemed to have the scoop on Boygenius coming to the state. I was talking to a friend and said I want to tell Jimmy about the concert, the live broadcast, and he said, ‘Don’t. The promoter Jim Koplik introduced us to the crowd. After the event, the media reported there were 50 people arrested, 4 died on the roads and one baby was born. (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. Live Nation Regional President Jim Koplik, left, speaks during the Harbor Yard Amphitheater announcement on McLevy Green in Bridgeport, Conn. Jimmy Koplik of Live Nation discusses the reunion of a band that was a concert favorite in the 90’s. But Arfa also paid his dues, working alongside other paragons of the industry, including Mitch Slater, Bob Sillerman, Marsha Vlasic, K2’s John. A password will be e-mailed to you. J. , said last year's experience made his company "much more conservative. . Jimmy Koplik and Shelly Finkel’s Summer Jam at Watkins Glen To Be Featured In A Kickstarter Documentary. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced. Select this result to view James Howard Koplik's phone number, address, and more. In 1972, Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel worked as concert promoters. This one in Connecticut. Help came in the form of Bill Graham, Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel. Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. Facebook gives people the power to share. Jimmy also addressed a story that was initiated by a caller about Meat Loaf, who left a show in such a rage that everyone was afraid of him. Mickelson was in college at Ohio State and had friends working with Jimmy Koplik, another veteran promoter, when Koplik was an OSU student booking shows in Columbus. , said it was "a great summer" because his company had a total of 11 stadium shows, at. I called asking if Goose is on the schedule for Mohegan. He’s been promoting bands and booking venues since the late 1960s, and he. (5:45 PM show, 4:15 PM preshow) This is in the comfort of Jimmy's personal club. Goosemas 2023 at Mohegan! CT native here, my local rock station had Jimmy Koplik on (the President of LiveNation for this region) for questions. Koplik assumes that The Eagles will gross about $5 million during the band’s Great Woods stint alone. No matter what your age, if you've seen a rock concert in Connecticut, chances are it happened because of Jimmy Koplik. Koplik was on Chaz and AJ this morning telling the story of how in the late seventies he was losing “hundreds of thousands of dollars on shows”. 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. Diarrhea and vomiting. (203) 882-9757 6:40. We sold 150,000. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. 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. . Then we threw out a bunch of our band t-shirts to the crowd. In 2023 members were. Plus, some more hints about this year's. Big As Texas Festival. From 11 a. (5:45 PM show, 4:15 PM preshow) This is in the comfort of Jimmy's personal club. Timestamp 53:45 Jimmy Koplik is a concert promotor in CT. Roll Lounge. Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. 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. AJ will basically be a Girl Scout today. Next month, we will be partnering with the Bridgeport Rescue Mission to distribute thousands of holiday turkeys. A dream triple bill on this day in 1991 and it only cost $18. Everything went downhill when a concert at Colt Park got cancelled because of the Grateful Dead riot. Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik, the two promoters of Summer Jam, had been producing rock concerts in Connecticut and had established a regular audience. Still, it would take the median employee 808 years to earn Mr. Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik limited the $10 tickets at 150,000, but many fans came without tickets, turning the festival. Highlights from another awesome show. Ticketmaster Premier Parking: Pixies And Modest Mouse buy. His story is the thing that dreams are made of. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. 9:20. m. 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. He’s been promoting bands and booking venues since the late 1960s, and he. 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. 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. Jim Koplik (“Koplik”), alleging negligence and violations of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, Conn. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. The. Pat OatJim Koplik, president of the Jim Koplik Presents, a division of Clear Channel Media, which owns the theater, said five companies had bid for the rights. They began preparations in February, built. 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. “The Stones were. . July 12, 2018. The show’s ending witnessed a renowned musician joining the Dead onstage for a mega-jam. Bridgeport, CT 06604 + Google Map. 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. 243 23 Comments Like Comment Share Copy;James Koplik is 73 years old and was born on 08/11/1949. 6:20. 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. Former Navy SEAL sniper Howard Wasdin talks about the real life “Black Hawk Down” incident and the best sniper shot he ever had (0:00), the Bradley Airport plane crash tower audio, plus the pilot that was supposed to be flying, Paul Colella (7:41), Jimmy Koplik talks about KISS (19:03), and Larry the Cable Guy gives his first morning radio. 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. Three to five days after symptoms begin, a rash breaks out. Koplik has produced shows for the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, and everyone in between. (13:42)Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to share more details about "Festival Weekend," which begins on Friday at 10 AM. 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. The median Googler earned $279,802, hardly starvation wages. 4 million in 2022, up from $5 million the prior year. No matter what your age, if you've seen a rock concert in Connecticut, chances are it happened because of Jimmy Koplik. 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. It turns out Michael Rapino’s $139 million pay package is costing Live Nation in more ways than one, as the promoter now has the dubious distinction of shelling out the largest CEO paycheck and. AJ goes in the Box and the hell ride begins. There was free cocaine and marijuana backstage. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. Chaz and AJ invited Jimmy Koplik on this morning to break the news a little earlier than usual, the first show coming to the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport. ’ All the money raised will go towards purchasing EMPWR coats for Bridgeport’s homeless. 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. Jimmy. "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. 7:00. Diarrhea and vomiting can result in losing too much water from the body (dehydration). 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 Jimmy Koplik Coat Drive raised over $100,000 to purchase coats for the homeless. . (12:53) Dumb Ass News – Chaz and AJ welcomed a guest, Lisa Wexler in studio to talk about a man that was attempting to sell human remains through Facebook. We sold 150,000. "We are thrilled to bring the second annual Sound On Sound back to Seaside Park. 1 will feature the inimitable Connecticut Concert King Jimmy Koplik and WPLR’s Mike Lapitino, sharing fascinating backstage stories about the Rock. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. Sound on Sound Music Festival. Next Hall Of Honor 2021: Jimmy Koplik. com. PODCAST – Thursday, December 15: 2022 Concert Recap . Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. Jim Koplik. PODCAST – Thursday, March 16: Comedian Ayeshah Mae; Jimmy Koplik. A true gentleman and mensch of the old-school, he was an exceptional father to Andie (Jimmy) Koplik, Larry (Robin) Wolfson, cherished grandfather of Kimberly, Kacey, Emily and Jeremy. Full Description. The event was kept top secret by promoter Jimmy Koplik (he told his friends it was a dance party for his 40th birthday), the club’s owners Mike Spoerndle and Brian Phelps and a few other insiders. 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. “At the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, we are proud to be part of Rock the Shot,” Saffran said. “These guys do what they say they’re gonna do,” insisted Kristen Okesson, general manager at Connoisseur Media, which. Groups like the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, and The Band were still playing to crowds that held tightly to the ideals. They have also lived in Timberlake, NC and Montclair, NJ. 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. This day in Koplik concert history. Rock. § 42-110a et seq. Jeff Bezos divorce settlement and Lisa Lampanelli’s Fairfield house is for sale (0:00), Jimmy Koplik on Kurt Cobain death and Ozzy’s tour postponement (13:23), comedian Adam Ferrara in studio (18:17), and Boss Keith’s Top 5 movies that never. They were later briefly joined by Jim Koplik, Live Nation’s regional president. When you join the Friends of Jimmy Ticket Club you unlock exclusive access to tickets for some of the biggest shows that Live Nation brings to the Toyota Oakdale Theatre, Xfinity Theatre, the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheatre, Mohegan Sun Arena and more! Members also enjoy receiving complimentary tickets to select shows. J. 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. wow. 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. Great news for weed smokers in Connecticut!According to a 1990 Republican article, Jim Koplik, then with Cross Country Concerts, was one of them. Randall Beach is a former rock music critic, reporter, and columnist for the New Haven Register. Jim Koplik, the president of Metropolitan Entertainment, a large concert-promoting concern in Montclair, N. Connect With Us. Live Nation President, Connecticut Jimmy Koplik: “Chip was kind, witty and smart. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik addressed the many failures of Woodstock ’99 (which he was not a part of) that led to one of the most destructive events in concert history. (17:53) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik started his. “He was the best security man I’ve ever come across,” says Jimmy Koplik, president of Clear Channel Entertainment, Connecticut, who maintained a professional and personal relationship with. 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. Single-day tickets are available for each of the Sound on Sound lineups, for just $99. The success of the concert convinced. God bless Jim Koplik. We were partners for over 25x years and remain brothersJimmy Koplik is on with Chaz and AJ - the Tribe called in about bands like Pearl Jam, Neil Young and AC/DC. Mayor Joe Ganim is joined by other city officials and developers for groundbreaking. That show was a success, but what if it could be done bigger? That's how 1973's Summer. Jim Koplik is a legendary concert promoter, and a household name in CT. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. Then, Joe Meyers the movie critic was on to talk. After Jimmy shared some memories of working with Lynyrd Skynyrd, callers asked Jimmy about a random concert they attended in Connecticut, and Jimmy. To learn more about the documentary and to help make the project come to life, click HERE. “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. Continue Reading >>. YOU KNOW, HAVING SURVIVED JIM CROW, LOUISIANA, IN THE 40S AND 50S AND MOVING AWAY FROM THERE. On Friday, in partnership with the self-described “concert kid” who’s now governor, Koplik took a crack. “We believe that it is so important to get to the youth of Connecticut, and Jimmy has absolutely created — Jimmy and his son, Jeremy Koplik — have created a 25-concert schedule that should interest 18- to 35-year-olds. 1 New Haven and some awesome calls from the #Tribe. The concert was organized by promoters Shelly Finkel, 29, and Jim Koplik, 23, and they were largely credited for the day running relatively smoothly. 12, 1989. 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. Finkel received the Boxing Writers Association of America Manager of the Year award in 1990 and 1993. Dumb Ass News. View the tour dates and get your tickets to an unforgettable live concert experience. 7:20. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. Columbus, OH. Mickelson was in college at Ohio State and had friends working with Jimmy Koplik, another veteran promoter, when Koplik was an OSU student booking shows in Columbus. 500 Broad Street. 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. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through Jim Koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut -based. Colt Park Hartford, in the summer of 1976, was they destination to see bands. June 27, 1944 (age 79) Brooklyn, U. Jim Koplik Presents produces 150 concerts a year, many for the Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, the Xfinity Theatre and for the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville. Recover your passwordLive Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to discuss Ozzy Osbourne's announcement, that he'll be canceling his 2023 concert dates and officially retiring from touring. Koplik Jimmy. The contract now heads to the full City Council for final approval. Palace and WPLR 99. In addition, Jimmy Koplik, the promoting guru for Live Nation Connecticut who does booking for the venue, was inducted into the VenuesNow Hall of Honor. The tour was given by the Amphitheater's owner, Howard Saffan, and Jim Koplik, the man who has brought the biggest concerts to us over the past 50 years. Additionally, Live Nation promotes and produces shows at the XL Center in Hartford and other venues within the state of Connecticut. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik. Share this story Jim Koplik Presents Archive. 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. . 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. (15:04) Alex held for over an hour to share his Van Halen memories with Chaz and AJ. 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. They were later briefly joined by Jim Koplik, Live Nation’s regional president. 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. Sara Koplik, director of Hillel at UNM's Jewish Student Center. Watch the trailer below to get a sneak peek. Devoted. Measles may lead to irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the airways (croup). 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. He is now. Looking for tickets for 'jordan+davis'? Search at Ticketmaster. (He has since moved his operations to Montclair, N. 1, 2023Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning with a ton of exciting details, about big plans for 2025. The Stones had been holed up upstate in Washington rehearsing for their upcoming Steel Wheels tour and wanted to play for a small live. Then we threw out a bunch of our band t-shirts to the crowd. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. 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. . CEO Jeff Warshaw on the phone. 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. The crowd was electric and enthusiastically greeted us. Thursday, February 28: Pam's Officially Leaving Us And Jimmy. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. I got a chance to meet *(Summer Jam promotor) Jimmy Koplik 10-12 years ago. "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. Koplik nor Chevrolet would. (0:00) Dumb Ass News - A woman in New Jersey has gone viral for her eyewitness account of a tornado. Revisiting Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. 3 million from $1. TV Shows. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Memorabilia Lounge includes early entry through a dedicated entrance, complimentary finger food, and one (1) Complementary beverage. There’s also the Jim Koplik Club named for “Mr. Subscribe to Our Newsletters Get the latest healthcare news directly in your inbox. Jimmy revealed how they chose which shows to offer, and which ones have been selling quickly after just one day. 9:00. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. 9:20. He's a legendary concert promoter and longtime Connecticut resident. Jim Koplik Presents Archive. I called asking if Goose is on the schedule for Mohegan. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Lounge: The Temptations & the Four Tops is happening on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 07:30PM EDT at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater…Norm Pattis talks about his client, Fotis Dulos, even though the judge has placed a public gag order (0:00), Jimmy Koplik talks about the Eagles tour playing “Hotel California” in it’s entirety (13:13), more haunted places in Connecticut, plus Angelo proposes sleeping in a body bag at one of the cemeteries to raise donations for this year’s Toy. 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. Public · Anyone on or off Facebook. Jennifer and Ashley share stories about the odd things they were hit by, Jennifer was pooped on, and Ashley had gum thrown in her hair. audioboom. Bridgeport Art Trail Story Telling Exchange. Jimmy also had an encounter recently with Paul, at a distance, but did not talk to him. [1] [ page needed ] At that show the Grateful Dead were joined on-stage by Dickey Betts , Berry Oakley , and Jai Johanny Johanson , members of the Allman Brothers Band . history — the Watkins Glen festival that drew 600,000 in 1973. Plus, Jimmy gives his first reaction to the Rock Hall of Fame nominees, and which artists he's likely to be voting for. Jimmy Koplik _____ From: Ellie Ovsenik. 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. “We did sound checks and there were already 150,000 people there, and we had lost some of the fencing already. 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. Koplik is currently promoting his Sound on Sound music festival coming to Bridgeport, CT on September 24 and 25 of 2022. Connecticut. Revisiting Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. We had a short conversation and after sizing me up, he let us in and Frank and I caught the end of Frampton’s set with the thunderous climactic finale of “Do You Feel Like We Do. 8:40. Jimmy Koplik points to multiple landmark concerts he’s promoted over 53 years in the live music biz. Rita SchoolRoute 9 South in Haddam reopens after car crash. 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. KOPLIK--Andrea Wolfson. Plus, Sammy Hagar news and the anniversary of the legendary Bob Dylan show at Toad's. Singer/Songwriter Drew Angus in studio. Neither Koplik nor co-producer Shelly Finkel had heard about Mitchel’s and Bonnie’s disappearance until contacted by. The press conference was held at the Harbor Yard Amphitheater and featured Mayor Joe. (25:21) Jay and Ila came in studio to make a big announcement about the Milford Oyster Festival this summer. What's on TV & Streaming Top 250 TV Shows Most Popular TV Shows Browse TV Shows by Genre TV News. “He was the best security man I’ve ever come across,” says Jimmy Koplik, president of Clear Channel Entertainment, Connecticut, who maintained a professional and personal relationship with. Koplik has produced shows for the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, and everyone in between. Before the band Caamp performed, promoter Jimmy Koplik told the crowd to move their lawn chairs because too many people brought them and they took up a lot of space. "Despite the hardballs Mother Nature threw at us — we persevered and delivered an experience that many will remember for years to come," said Jimmy Koplik, President of Live Nation CT, who also. 8:30. "Instead of being drug-free, it was free drugs, with a trailer of free coke and pot for anyone in. What kind of questions would they like to have answered? (5:52) Movie guy Joe Meyers was on to talk about the. 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. ”. "We had an array of drugs," Koplik admitted. “Part of the barricade came down, and there was an automatic rush of people through it,” said Jim Koplik, co-owner of the Meadows. . July 12, 2018. Dumb Ass News. 4 Billion • Operating Free Cash Flow Up. 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. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced for the year, including Carrie Underwood and The Killers. "I believe [the amphitheater] now. 10,868 likes · 228 talking about this. Jimmy Koplik looked out into a crowd at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford and. 2021 Jim Koplik, Live Nation Joe Spear, Populous Brenda Tinnen, T-Mobile Center . Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about concerts coming to Connecticut, including some news about Tool at Mohegan. I can’t think of a better partner. (0:00)The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the largest in the state. Jim Koplik, the president of Metropolitan Entertainment, a large concert-promoting concern in Montclair, N. Spoerndle said, “Ladies and gentlemen” and Koplik said, “Please welcome the Rolling Stones!”. Tribe member Austin called in with some first-hand information aOct. SeeBRIDGEPORT — Concert promoter Jim Koplik already knows who he wants to perform at the. Dumb Ass News – A backflip slip causes lip to rip, for this unfortunate rugby player. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on live, to break news to the Tribe and Chaz and AJ before the rest of the world heard it. On Friday, in partnership with the self-described “concert kid” who’s now governor. . Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Lounge: Pixies And Modest Mouse buy. , said it was "a great summer" because his company had a total of 11 stadium shows, at. Mickelson was in college at Ohio State and had friends working with Jimmy Koplik, another veteran promoter, when Koplik was an OSU student booking shows in Columbus. Koplik, who is married to a teacher, allowed the school system to use the Meadows. The Summer Jam was to feature the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers. Jim Koplik, legendary concert promoter and President of Live Nation CT, wants you make sure you. 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. [page needed] At that show the Grateful Dead were joined on-stage by Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, and Jai Johanny Johanson, members of the Allman Brothers Band. Granat, a Michigan. Friday, April 5: Adam Ferrara Stops By And Remembering Kurt Cobain 25 Years Later. Chaz & AJ in the Morning « »Pod Pick: 2023 Concerts With Jimmy Koplik. Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2023 Bridgeport, CT. Our. “Sound on Sound” info and behind the scenes at Connecticut’s largest music festival. A cease and desist order remains in place for the Oakdale Theatre, but organizers say the show will go on. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through Jim Koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut-based company. Koplik is also part of the team bringing this year's Sound on Sound Music Festival. Lord's work, well done! Doesn't seem to be a guy that'd talk out of his ass. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. Conroe, TX. . Jimmy Koplik shared some stories about strange concert pairings, and opening bands he though were better than the headliners. Get our free mobile app. 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. Daniel welcomed back 4,500 teachers late last summer, Mr. 1972. The Tribe calls in to help. 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. . It usually begins as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline and spread downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs, and feet. During their performance members of the Allman Brothers Band who were backstage were invited to. The event presented by the Palace and WPLR 99.