Find details for Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT, including venue info and seating charts. We wished him happy birthday and gave him one of our band t-shirts as a gift. Jim Koplik. Big As Texas Festival. 1 will feature the inimitable Connecticut Concert King Jimmy Koplik and WPLR’s Mike Lapitino, sharing fascinating backstage stories about the Rock. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik. Koplik said the Meadows will respond to such breaches in. AJ goes in the Box and the hell ride begins. In mid-October Mayor Joe Ganim’s administration and the City Council approved a 10-year contract with the group. AND FINALLY LEAVING JIM CROW. In 2023 members were. Jimmy Koplik is on Facebook. 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. . Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was in studio with Chaz and AJ to announce the full lineup for 2023's Sound on Sound Music Festival in Bridgeport. In 1972, Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel worked as concert promoters. Koplik has produced shows for the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, and everyone in between. The Top 10 songs with "box" in the title. Plus, the anniversary of the Eagles playing the Yale Bowl was this week, so Jimmy shared some stories from the very hot day, and getting Joe Walsh onto the stage on time. Watch the trailer below to get a sneak peek. A password will be e-mailed to you. 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”. . As the briefing ended, Hartford HealthCare donated $10,000 to Jimmy Koplik’s Coat Drive to benefit those less fortunate in Bridgeport. . Flanked by developer Howard Saffan and concert promoter Jim Koplik, Mayor Joe Ganim expressed high hopes for the plans his office approved earlier in the week. Join Facebook to connect with Jimmy Koplik and others you may know. 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. Devoted. Ticketmaster Fast Lane: Pixies And Modest Mouse buy. Bridgeport, CT 06604 + Google Map. Groups like the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, and The Band were still playing to crowds that held tightly to the ideals. 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. Finkel received the Boxing Writers Association of America Manager of the Year award in 1990 and 1993. Every artist scheduled to perform will be announced live on Chaz and AJ, Tuesday, February 14th. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ for his last visit of 2022, so he organized a list of the Top 5 fastest-selling concerts of 2022. 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. 9:00. 2021 Jim Koplik, Live Nation Joe Spear, Populous Brenda Tinnen, T-Mobile Center . Jake Strom in studio. "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. 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. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media Koplik offered a candid, behind the scenes account of some of his most memorable stories with legendary bands. 8:30. Jim Koplik Presents produces 150 concerts a year, many for the Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, the Xfinity Theatre and for the. Jim Koplik, who operates the amphitheater, said 10. Kudos to Jordan Wolowitz, Jim Koplik and Jeremy Koplik. Join Facebook to connect with Jimmy Koplik and others you may know. 3 million from $1. Is AJ ready for his box hell? How did he prepare? 7:00. to 2:30 p. 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. 243 23 Comments Like Comment Share Copy;James Koplik is 73 years old and was born on 08/11/1949. 30 - Oct. Jimmy Koplik was on with an update for shows and concerts coming to Connecticut in 2023. 1960s - present. Help came in the form of Bill Graham, Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel. 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. 50 years later, they joined forces with a group of veteran filmmakers to create the definitive film about the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen. 8:20. Jimmy also had an encounter recently with Paul, at a distance, but did not talk to him. 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. Koplik assumes that The Eagles will gross about $5 million during the band’s Great Woods stint alone. Plus, Jimmy gives his first reaction to the Rock Hall of Fame nominees, and which artists he's likely to be voting for. Image Credit: REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File. Groups like the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, and The Band were still playing to crowds that held tightly to the ideals. From 11 a. 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. Next Hall Of Honor 2021: Jimmy Koplik. Plus, his favorite moments from the New Haven Coliseum and why Guns N’ Roses canceled their show at Lake Compounce years and years ago. 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. (0:00)<br><br>Dumb Ass News - A woman in New Jersey has gone viral for her eyewitness account of a tornado. 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's Rock & Roll Lounge: The Temptations & the Four Tops. Revisiting Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. Comedian Ayeshah Mae in studio trying to find a new dog. Add-Ons Available. Help came in the form of Bill Graham, Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. 6:00. There may be indoor and outdoor options for tailgate events in the parking lot, but you should always check the local rules. "The '70s, I think . He is now. 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. End of Results. They have also lived in Timberlake, NC and Montclair, NJ. Of course, no one lives 808 years and job security isn. Jim Koplik, owner and operator of Jim Koplik Presents which produces and promotes live entertainment, talks about the change in names from Oakdale to Chevrolet Theatre at a press conference inside. “Part of the barricade came down, and there was an automatic rush of people through it,” said Jim Koplik, co-owner of the Meadows. Palace and WPLR 99. Join Facebook to connect with Jimmy Koplik and others you may know. "I believe [the amphitheater] now. He’s part of the 2021 class of the VenuesNow Hall of Honor,. J. (203) 882-9757 6:40. 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. Brian Phelps is the owner of Toad’s Place, where he has worked since 1976. Other partners include Live Nation and Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater developer Howard Saffan. . (33:03)Jim Koplik’s name has been synonymous with rock ‘n’ roll in Connecticut for nearly a quarter century, presenting every major name in the field in clubs, arenas and Hartford’…“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. 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. 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. For more information, visit soundonsoundct. WPLR from last Thursday 3/9 click on that date to listen. has been transformed into Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, a concert venue equipped a new roof, dugout bars and the Jim Koplik Club. 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, legendary concert promoter and Chairman of Live Nation Connecticut, wants you make sure you never miss a show again!. Our colleague Large Dave pulled a few strings and asked Koplik to join the Ethan and Lou Show on I-95, and he obliged on Thursday (9/14/22). He’s been promoting bands and booking venues since the late 1960s, and he. Ear infection. (17:53). Sara Koplik, director of Hillel at UNM's Jewish Student. Flags Are Flying at Half-Staff to Honor Former First Lady. Our. Find Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts. May 31, 2023. 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. “At the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, we are proud to be part of Rock the Shot,” Saffran said. (13:42)Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to share more details about "Festival Weekend," which begins on Friday at 10 AM. Dumb Ass News – A backflip slip causes lip to rip, for this unfortunate rugby player. The Jimmy Koplik Coat Drive raised over $100,000 to purchase coats for the homeless. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Memorabilia Lounge includes early entry through a dedicated entrance, complimentary finger food, and one (1) Complementary beverage. Amid scrutiny for its ticketing practices, Live Nation/Ticketmaster CEO Michael Rapino’s compensation package tops $139 million. “These guys do what they say they’re gonna do,” insisted Kristen Okesson, general manager at Connoisseur Media, which. Highlights from another awesome show. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about all shows coming to Connecticut. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through Jim Koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut-based company. Jimmy Earl, Frank Erwin Center Carol Wallace,San Diego Convention Center. Pollstar sister publication VenuesNow in its Year End issue unveiled its yearly Hall Of Honor class, which this year includes noted venue exec. Get our free mobile app. The price of admission was $10 and word spread fast of this event, as approximately 150, 000 tickets were sold. On Friday, in partnership with the self-described “concert kid” who’s now governor, Koplik took a crack. Jim Koplik, legendary concert promoter and President of Live Nation CT, wants you make sure you. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. Flashback: Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. 10,868 likes · 228 talking about this. audioboom. Roll Lounge. 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. Spoerndle said, “Ladies and gentlemen” and Koplik said, “Please welcome the Rolling Stones!”. We sold 150,000. 7:00. We wished him happy birthday and gave him one of our band t-shirts as a gift. Join Facebook to connect with Jim Koplik and others you may know. I called asking if Goose is on the schedule for Mohegan. 6,725 likes · 170 talking about this. The Stones had been holed up upstate in Washington rehearsing for their upcoming Steel Wheels tour and wanted to play for a small live. Jimmy explains how the size was very. Koplik is a board member of Connecticut Special Olympics, the National Kidney Foundation of Connecticut. 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. Jimmy. 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. ’ All the money raised will go towards purchasing EMPWR coats for Bridgeport’s homeless. Live Nation President, Connecticut Jimmy Koplik: “Chip was kind, witty and smart. 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. Live Nation Regional President Jim Koplik, left, speaks during the Harbor Yard Amphitheater announcement on McLevy Green in Bridgeport, Conn. 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. This day in Koplik concert history. This one in Connecticut. Connecticut General AssemblyPODCAST – Thursday, August 17: Dumb Ass News; AI Satan; Jimmy Koplik. The unveiling of the Gunner Roofing AJ in a Box. "We had an array of drugs," Koplik admitted. Facebook gives people the power to share. Ned Lamont’s administration, which has set strict regulations for doing business during the. The Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, in. Plus, the Tribe had some questions for him about concerts being rescheduled or canceled. CFO Joe Berchtold also saw his overall compensation jump to $52. . They finally received recognition after organizing the Grateful Dead concert in Hartford, Connecticut. Highlights from another awesome show. Bridgeport, Conn. Still, it would take the median employee 808 years to earn Mr. Sound on Sound Music Festival. 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. Koplik is also part of the team bringing this year's Sound on Sound Music Festival. 4 million in 2022, up from $5 million the prior year. Beck (Los Angeles, CA) Beat the traffic and enjoy a 90-minute preshow event from show time. Groups like the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, and The Band were still playing to crowds that held tightly to the ideals. Rapino signed a new agreement with Live Nation to continue his. Welcome to the Club. "We are thrilled to bring the second annual Sound On Sound back to Seaside Park. Sheldon "Shelly" Finkel (born June 27, 1944) is an American boxing and music promoter. Koplik nor Chevrolet would. 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. 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. Flanked by developer Howard Saffan and concert promoter Jim Koplik, Mayor Joe Ganim expressed high hopes for the plans his office approved earlier in the week. Jim Koplik, the president of Metropolitan Entertainment, a large concert-promoting concern in Montclair, N. . The Summer Jam was to feature the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers. 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. 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. Buy Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater tickets at Ticketmaster. “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. Layoffs coming to Sikorsky and do we have a Powerball winner? 6:20. Norman, Chaz & AJ, Drew, Steve and Stew,. 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. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik admitted he works every day to bring Paul McCartney to Connecticut. 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. 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. Wed • 7:00pm. on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Ticketmaster Concert Info . Jim Koplik & Shelley Finkel cofounded Cable Music and started promoting concerts at the Palace. [2]Beach column on a talk by promoter Jimmy Koplik about his years in the rock music. com for single day tickets and use the code GLORIA at checkout. Bridgeport Art Trail Story Telling Exchange. Plus, some more hints about this year's Sound on Sound music festival, and the 21 artists that have already been. 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. 6,725 likes · 156 talking about this. Concert promoter Jim Koplik helped recruit the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers and The Band to play in Watkins Glen at one of the biggest shows ever held. Jimmy Koplik has a surprise for the person who donates the most amount of money to the AJ in a Box. . 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. The best result we found for your search is James Howard Koplik age 70s in Stamford, CT in the North Stamford neighborhood. . Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. 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. This page has all available parking lot listings for the Jimmy Koplik parking. Colt Park Hartford, in the summer of 1976, was they destination to see bands. It represents the beginning of a succession plan as veteran concert promoter Jim Koplik trains his son Jeremy to one day take over the business. CONNOISSEUR MEDIA Rock WPLR (99. Learn more about COVID-19 from the experts at Hartford HealthCare Do you have questions about COVID-19 or the vaccines? Concerns about variants or information you may have heard?6:00. James Koplik lives in Palm Beach Gardens, FL; previous cities include Nazareth PA, Montclair NJ and Stamford CT. (25:21) Jay and Ila came in studio to make a big announcement about the Milford Oyster Festival this summer. Jimmy Koplik and Shelly Finkel’s Summer Jam at Watkins Glen To Be Featured In A Kickstarter Documentary. Active. Out they came, those rock ‘n’ roll immortals, standing so close to us: Jagger, Richards. “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. 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. 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. m. Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik, the two promoters of Summer Jam, had been producing rock concerts in Connecticut and had established a regular audience. Then we threw out a bunch of our band t-shirts to the crowd. “The Stones were. Subject: Re: Unbelievable. 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. 1 million, and he. Timestamp 53:45 Jimmy Koplik is a concert promotor in CT. Saffan and his partner in the venture, veteran concert promoter Jim Koplik of Live Nation, were on hand at the amphitheater with other officials Tuesday to celebrate another milestone in their. Jim Koplik has promoted the Rolling Stones, McCartney and Springsteen over the years. (17:53) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik started his. " All the money raised will go towards. Spoerndle said, “Ladies and gentlemen” and Koplik said, “Please welcome the Rolling Stones!”. Select this result to view James Howard Koplik's phone number, address, and more. 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. . The event presented by the Palace and WPLR 99. So was a promoter named John Drew, who was a partner with Don Law. Plus, the Tribe called in questions for Jimmy about the Outlaw Music Festival, Imagine Dragons, and Phish. (0:00)<br><br>Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik answered the Tribe's questions about their favorite artists, and when/if they will be coming to play in Connecticut. ” Then we stayed to hear the headliner J Geils Band somewhat mystified that Frampton was the. This lines up. The list provided an interesting look into the musical tastes of ticket buyers in Connecticut, and Jimmy ended the segment with a. 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. After college, he continued promoting shows through his company Jim Koplik Presents in Ohio, but soon relocated to New England after realizing the concert market in Connecticut was underserved. AJ goes in the Box and the hell ride begins. VIP and. Jimmy Koplik _____ From: Ellie Ovsenik. Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. Howard Saffan on LinkedIn: Sound on Sound Music Festival | Sept. 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. News 12 (Video) Made In Connecticut: Legendary concert promoter Jimmy Koplik. [1] He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2010. “It’s a record — nobody has played 50 times,” Koplik said. He's a legendary concert promoter and longtime Connecticut resident. . Koplik and Saffon also want to bring an additional large-scale music festival to Seaside Park the same month, not as a replacement for the Gathering of the. Was 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). Full Description. July 12, 2018. (0:00) The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the. Jimmy Koplik looked out into a crowd at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford and. 22 Listeners can go to SoundOnSoundCT. Tickets. We were the true believers of the resurgence of the Beach Boys. 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. 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. The success of the concert. Jimmy Koplik has a surprise for the person who donates the most amount of money to the AJ in a Box. His story is the thing that dreams are made of. 4. 6,725 likes · 170 talking about this. After college, he continued promoting shows through his company Jim Koplik Presents in Ohio, but soon relocated to New England after realizing the concert market in Connecticut was. Throughout the concert, the two promoters, Jim Koplik, 23, and Shelly Finkel, 29, wandered in and out of the white press trailer, “making themselves available for interviews,” as the press. 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. Koplik, said he got to know Meat Loaf when they both lived in Stamford, and described the artist’s on-stage persona as gigantic. Goosemas 2023 at Mohegan! CT native here, my local rock station had Jimmy Koplik on (the President of LiveNation for this region) for questions. See her tonight! 6:40. Sound On Sound. While not quite the Fyre Festival, Jimmy Koplik had his own mess of a concert in the summer of 1973. I called asking if Goose is on the schedule for Mohegan. 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 very special Thank You to Shelly Finkel. I got a chance to meet *(Summer Jam promotor) Jimmy Koplik 10-12 years ago. 3 million from $1. 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. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about Concert Week, offering $25 tickets to a wide variety of shows. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through Jim Koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut -based. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about Concert Week, offering $25 tickets to a wide variety of shows. Plus, some more hints about this year's Sound on Sound music festival, and the 21 artists that have already. “Part of the barricade came down, and there was an automatic rush of people through it,” said Jim Koplik, co-owner of the Meadows. “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. Browse for Jimmy Koplik interviews, guest appearances, and call-ins. Koplik is currently promoting his Sound on Sound music festival coming to Bridgeport, CT on September 24th and 25th of 2022. I was talking to a friend and said I want to tell Jimmy about the concert, the live broadcast, and he said, ‘Don’t. Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Tue, 6 Dec 2022 at 10:00 AM. "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. Genre. This day in Koplik concert history. 8:40. “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. The morning after: Shelly Finkel, left, and Jimmy Koplik exchange pleasantries with fans in the aftermath of Summer Jam ‘73 at Watkins Glen. Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. Invite. 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. . 1 of 5. 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. Jim Koplik is an American concert promoter who has produced shows by The Rolling Stones Paul McCartney Bruce Springsteen REO Speedwagon Madonna Billy Joel and. . 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. 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. Jimmy Koplik of Live Nation discusses the reunion of a band that was a concert favorite in the 90’s. 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. 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. 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. Connecticut’s most popular morning team, Chaz and AJ (WPLR and WFOX), helped raise over $88,400 in cash for Jimmy Koplik’s ‘Coats For A Cause. The Summer Jam was to feature the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers. . (23:01) Steve Kueny grew a giant pumpkin, hollowed it out, got inside, and paddled it for over 39 miles down a. § 42-110a et seq. The show’s ending witnessed a renowned musician joining the Dead onstage for a mega-jam. 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. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. 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. Jimmy Kopliks Rock & Roll Lounge: Beck Hosted By Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. "We are thrilled to bring the second annual Sound On Sound back to Seaside Park. 8:40. There was free cocaine and marijuana backstage. Diarrhea and vomiting. In October, Live Nation regional president Jimmy Koplik told Hearst Connecticut Media that the venue had already confirmed 15 shows for the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater's 2022 season. (17:53) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik started his segmen. Jimmy Koplik is on Facebook. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik further promoted the Masks for CT event next Tuesday, and which canceled and rescheduled concerts are starting to see refunds. 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. (0:00) Dumb Ass News – A woman in New Jersey has gone viral for her eyewitness account of a tornado. Joe analyzed the picks for the Giants and Jets, and tried. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media Concert promoter Jim Koplik, above, with partner Shelley Finkel, created the 1973 Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, N. 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. That’s a home run of a person. 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 a really cool guy and said it’s going to be much better this year and one of. [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 . Jim Koplik, who knows as much about the live music business as anyone on the planet, is the laid-back purveyor of cool. 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. , said it was "a great summer" because his company had a total of 11 stadium shows, at. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on the phone to remember Eddie Van Halen. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced for the year, including Carrie Underwood and The Killers. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. The show was in the Guinness Book of World Records for. (5:45 PM show, 4:15 PM preshow) This is in the comfort of Jimmy's personal club. (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. He’s been promoting bands and booking venues since the late 1960s, and he. 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. Koplik is currently promoting his Sound on Sound music festival coming to Bridgeport, CT on September 24 and 25 of 2022. New date. EMPWR coats transform into sleeping bags and can be worn over the shoulder helping people stay. A 23-year-old minor league ballpark in Bridgeport, Conn. His father suggested forming a partnership with his card playing buddy’s son. 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. Three to five days after symptoms begin, a rash breaks out. 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. 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. Beach column on a talk by promoter Jimmy Koplik about his years in the rock music. The Jimmy Koplik Coat Drive raised over $100,000 to purchase coats for the homeless. ” The room, accessible to the public, is filled with memorabilia, such as a signed poster from the Allman Brothers Band’s final concert in 2014, a guitar autographed by Charlie Daniels and setlists, tickets and a Billboard magazine cover signed by Billy Joel, all tied to his 10. Neither Mr. (0:00) The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the largest in the state. 20 Maryland as Paige Bueckers 'put the team on her back'A dear friend of The Michael Bolton Charities, she was the beloved wife of 46 years to Jimmy Koplik, president of Live Nation Connecticut-Upstate New York. (0:00)The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the largest in the state. Per Koplik, the festival is partnering with Founders Entertainment, the same company who brings you the Governor’s Ball in New York City. are over. ”The concert was produced by Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik, two promoters who had organized a successful Grateful Dead concert at Dillon Stadium, Hartford, Connecticut, in 1972. 1 of 5. Get tickets for Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Lounge Jason Mraz - Not An Event Ticket at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater on FRI Jul 5, 2024 at 7:30 PMRESULTS AND OUTLOOK REFLECT STRONG GLOBAL DEMAND FOR LIVE EXPERIENCES 2022 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW (reported FX, vs 2019): Record Results Reflect Incredible Fan Demand • Revenue Up 44% to $16. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. Willy Wonka Jr. Legendary concert promoter and President Live Nation Connecticut-Upstate New York, Jim Koplik joins Newsmakers host Nathan O'Leary to discuss the many acts h. The documentary seeks to fill this void by featuring never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with promoters, band members, attendees, and historians.