Dumb Ass News. 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. 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. Image Credit: REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File. 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. God bless Jim Koplik. ’ All the money raised will go towards purchasing EMPWR coats for Bridgeport’s homeless. They have also lived in Timberlake, NC and Montclair, NJ. Jimmy Koplik shared some stories about strange concert pairings, and opening bands he though were better than the headliners. Thursday, February 28: Pam's Officially Leaving Us And Jimmy. Jim 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. Ticketmaster Fast Lane: Pixies And Modest Mouse buy. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. From 11 a. Pichai’s pay. Jim Koplik, president of Live Nation CT, added, “We are very excited to bring shows this summer to Ives Concert Park as they celebrate 40 years of entertaining Western Connecticut- we look forward to a fun summer this season!” For more information, visit or the profiles of people named Jim Koplik. S. SeeBRIDGEPORT — Concert promoter Jim Koplik already knows who he wants to perform at the. . 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. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Memorabilia Lounge includes early entry through a dedicated entrance, complimentary finger food, and one (1) Complementary beverage. 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. (17:53). Jim Koplik Presents Archive. 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. , said last year's experience made his company "much more conservative. 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. Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Tue, 6 Dec 2022 at 10:00 AM. Select this result to view James Howard Koplik's phone number, address, and more. The Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, in. 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. 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. Diarrhea and vomiting. Jimmy Koplik is on Facebook. Attorney General William Tong was on with Chaz and AJ to make an announcement about Kia/Hyundai thefts. “The Stones were. The Top 10 songs with "box" in the title. Ticketmaster Premier Parking: Pixies And Modest Mouse buy. News 12 (Video) Made In Connecticut: Legendary concert promoter Jimmy Koplik. 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. 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. (25:21) Jay and Ila came in studio to make a big announcement about the Milford Oyster Festival this summer. Per Koplik, the festival is partnering with Founders Entertainment, the same company who brings you the Governor’s Ball in New York City. He is now. "The '70s, I think . Mickelson liked what he saw and decided to become a promoter. 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. 4 million in 2022, up from $5 million the prior year. Other partners include Live Nation and Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater developer Howard Saffan. July 12, 2018. Mayor Joe Ganim is joined by other city officials and developers for groundbreaking. Jimmy explains how the size was very. 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. Jim Koplik. 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. 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). 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. ” 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. During their performance members of the Allman Brothers Band who were backstage were invited to. 9:00. 12, 1989. ” Then we stayed to hear the headliner J Geils Band somewhat mystified that Frampton was the. The Top Ten shows to binge with Comedian Ayesheh Mae. Thursday, February 28: Pam's Officially Leaving Us And Jimmy. Sound On Sound. Flashback: Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. "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. This page has all available parking lot listings for the Jimmy Koplik parking. Of course, no one lives 808 years and job security isn. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Lounge: The Temptations & the Four Tops. . 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. 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. 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. wow. Another machete attack in the news. Spoerndle said, “Ladies and gentlemen” and Koplik said, “Please welcome the Rolling Stones!”. His story is the thing that dreams are made of. PODCAST – Thursday, March 16: Comedian Ayeshah Mae; Jimmy Koplik. Koplik nor Chevrolet would. No matter what your age, if you've seen a rock concert in Connecticut, chances are it happened because of Jimmy Koplik. In 1972 they staged a series of shows in Hartford, one of which was a Grateful Dead concert. To learn more about the documentary and to help make the project come to life, click HERE. J. 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, 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 showsDamage 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. 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. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Jim Koplik, the president of Metropolitan Entertainment, a large concert-promoting concern in Montclair, N. 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. § 42-110a et seq. Organizers of Bridgeport's Sound On Sound music festival have teased a "stadium-sized act" that will headline the 2023 edition of the festival. . Koplik is also part of the team bringing this year's Sound on Sound Music Festival. . Per Koplik, the festival is partnering with Founders Entertainment, the same company who brings you the Governor’s Ball in New York City. Jimmy revealed how they chose which shows to offer, and which ones have been selling quickly after just one day. 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. Jimmy Koplik has a surprise for the person who donates the most amount of money to the AJ in a Box. 22 Listeners can go to SoundOnSoundCT. Didn't listen, but nice find!. Joe analyzed the picks for the Giants and Jets, and tried. He's a legendary concert promoter and longtime Connecticut resident. 12, 1989. 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. The promoter Jim Koplik introduced us to the crowd. 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. " (12:30)Ticketsonsale. 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. 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. Bridgeport, Conn. May 31, 2023. Goosemas 2023 at Mohegan! CT native here, my local rock station had Jimmy Koplik on (the President of LiveNation for this region) for questions. ” 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. 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. 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. Everything went downhill when a concert at Colt Park got cancelled because of the Grateful Dead riot. 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. (13:42)Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to share more details about "Festival Weekend," which begins on Friday at 10 AM. Jimmy also had an encounter recently with Paul, at a distance, but did not talk to him. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik admitted he works every day to bring Paul McCartney to Connecticut. The price of admission was $10 and word spread fast of this event, as approximately 150, 000 tickets were sold. 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. Lord's work, well done! Doesn't seem to be a guy that'd talk out of his ass. Movies. 6,725 likes · 156 talking about this. Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik limited the $10 tickets at 150,000, but many fans came without tickets, turning the festival into a spectacle. Jimmy Kopliks Rock & Roll Lounge: Beck Hosted By Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. I got a chance to meet *(Summer Jam promotor) Jimmy Koplik 10-12 years ago. Big As Texas Festival. I was talking to a friend and said I want to tell Jimmy about the concert, the live broadcast, and he said, ‘Don’t. Sound On Sound. LOUISIANA. Koplik is currently promoting his Sound on Sound music festival coming to Bridgeport, CT on September 24th and 25th of 2022. Next Big Red trailblazer in Big Ten. 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. See Tickets. [1] He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2010. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced for the year, including Carrie Underwood and The Killers. Randall Beach is a former rock music critic, reporter, and columnist for the New Haven Register. "The Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater promises to be one of the premier boutique amphitheaters in the country. . Thursday, June 4: Foxwoods First Week Open, Cart Narcs, Jimmy Koplik Concert Stories and Updates, Sports Restarting with Drew Brees . 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. I was talking to a friend and said I want to tell Jimmy about the concert, the live broadcast, and he said, ‘Don’t. 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. AJ goes in the Box and the hell ride begins. Jun 22, 2024 - Jun 23, 2024. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media Concert promoter Jim Koplik, above, with partner Shelley Finkel, created the 1973 Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, N. 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. Make snippets of Jimmy talking to create audio highlights to share with your friends or embed in related blog posts. . View the tour dates and get your tickets to an unforgettable live concert experience. 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. 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. He’s been promoting bands and booking venues since the late 1960s, and he. . Jim Koplik is an American concert promoter who has produced shows by The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam,. Daniel welcomed back 4,500 teachers late last summer, Mr. 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. February 28, 2019 ·. (203) 882-9757 6:40. 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. Jim Koplik, the promoter’s regional president, sat next to Saffan. The contract now heads to the full City Council for final approval. Genre. “At the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, we are proud to be part of Rock the Shot,” Saffran said. Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. Diarrhea and vomiting can result in losing too much water from the body (dehydration). 10,868 likes · 228 talking about this. 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. 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. (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. 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. 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. . “We knew we were in trouble on Friday,” Jimmy Koplik, one of the show’s producers, says today. 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. 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. The. No matter what your age, if you've seen a rock concert in Connecticut, chances are it happened because of Jimmy Koplik. I called asking if Goose is on the schedule for Mohegan. Plus, some more hints about this year's Sound on Sound music festival, and the 21 artists that have already. Password recovery. ”. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. From his early Cross Country Concert days with his partner Shelly Finkel to his current position as. Sheldon "Shelly" Finkel (born June 27, 1944) is an American boxing and music promoter. Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater tickets and upcoming 2023 event schedule. 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. Neither Mr. “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. Bridgeport Art Trail Story Telling Exchange. 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. I am Jim Koplik of Stamford, Connecticut, President of Live Nation Connecticut and Upstate New York. 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. 1960s - present. . (15:04) Alex held for over an hour to share his Van Halen memories with Chaz and AJ. 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. 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. 9:00. A very special Thank You to Shelly Finkel. Previous Blue Jays decide to upgrade Rogers Centre. (6:08)<br><br>DumbThe presale will begin at noon ET TODAY, Thursday 3. 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. Revisiting Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. 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!. 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. 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. 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. Find details for Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT, including venue info and seating charts. The Jimmy Koplik Coat Drive raised over $100,000 to purchase coats for the homeless. Groups like the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, and The Band were still playing to crowds that held tightly to the ideals. Groups like the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, and The Band were still playing to crowds that held tightly to the ideals. 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. There’s also the Jim Koplik Club named for “Mr. 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. Facebook gives people the power to share. Rock. Measles may lead to irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the airways (croup). 4 million in 2022, up from $5 million the prior year. After the event, the media reported there were 50 people arrested, 4 died on the roads and one baby was born. 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. See Photos. "Jim Koplik Presents" built its foundation in the early 1970's when Koplik was. In 2023 members were. 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. Join Facebook to connect with Jimmy Koplik and others you may know. 1 million, and he. Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. 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. Mickelson liked what he saw and decided to become a promoter. “At the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, we are proud to be part of Rock the Shot,” Saffran said. 1 million, and he. Rod Stewart and Cheap Trick are coming to the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in. 6,725 likes · 156 talking about this. 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. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. (0:00)<br><br>Dumb Ass News - A woman in New Jersey has gone viral for her eyewitness account of a tornado. . 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. 6:00. We had brought a bunch of t-shirts to the gig with us like we usually did at the time. Highlights from another awesome show. Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2023 Bridgeport, CT. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about Concert Week, offering $25 tickets to a wide variety of shows. 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. A legendary concert promoter, Jim is responsible for thousands of shows that. 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. Palace and WPLR 99. As the weekend arrived, a mass of people. 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. In 2023 members were. Login Lost my. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on the phone to remember Eddie Van Halen. Dumb Ass News – A backflip slip causes lip to rip, for this unfortunate rugby player. 6,725 likes · 170 talking about this. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. VIP and. A 23-year-old minor league ballpark in Bridgeport, Conn. Jim Koplik, who operates the amphitheater, said 10. "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. 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. Tickets. 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. Jimmy Koplik saw # RodneyDangerfield ‘s junk and tells us how and what he thought. He’s been promoting bands and booking venues since the late 1960s, and he. Koplik is a really cool guy and said it’s going to be much better this year and one of. 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 on to answer the Tribe’s questions about concerts, and which might be coming to Connecticut in the near future. 4. He was on to talk about watching Monday Night Football as the announcement was made to the country. 50 years later, they joined forces with a group of veteran filmmakers to create the definitive film about the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen. 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. July 12, 2018. Of course, no one lives 808 years and job security isn. Devoted. When I worked at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland a few years ago I oversaw all social and digital media. has been transformed into Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, a concert venue equipped a new roof, dugout bars and the Jim Koplik Club. I recognized him as the concert promoter Jim Koplik. And here is the full Festival line up. May 7, 2016 8 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. 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. PODCAST – Thursday, December 15: 2022 Concert Recap . "I believe [the amphitheater] now. Event by Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. 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. Wed • 7:00pm. 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. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about all shows coming to Connecticut. The documentary seeks to fill this void by featuring never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with promoters, band members, attendees, and historians. Every artist scheduled to perform will be announced live on Chaz and AJ, Tuesday, February 14th. Connecticut. Buckeye Country Superfest. Rock. , said it was "a great summer" because his company had a total of 11 stadium shows, at. 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 ·. Event starts on Wednesday, 6 September 2023 and happening at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, Bridgeport, CT. . Jimmy Kopliks Rock & Roll Lounge: Beck Hosted By Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. (17:53) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik started his. 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. But Arfa also paid his dues, working alongside other paragons of the industry, including Mitch Slater, Bob Sillerman, Marsha Vlasic, K2’s John. In 1981 Koplik moved from Westchester County, New York to Stamford. Then we threw out a bunch of our band t-shirts to the crowd. Pollstar sister publication VenuesNow in its Year End issue unveiled its yearly Hall Of Honor class, which this year includes noted venue exec. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Welcome to the Club. (0:00) The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the largest in the state. 30 - Oct. 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. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. Koplik, 62, has been promoting shows in Connecticut. Then we threw out a bunch of our band t-shirts to the crowd. The show’s ending witnessed a renowned musician joining the Dead onstage for a mega-jam. S. 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. 10,868 likes · 228 talking about this. We sold 150,000. 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. 3-5 days after symptoms begin: measles rash. 1 of 5. 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. See her tonight! 6:40. Timestamp 53:45 Jimmy Koplik is a concert promotor in CT. On Friday, in partnership with the self-described “concert kid” who’s now governor, Koplik took a crack. . It could be argued Jimmy Koplik is the longest running PLR air personality ever. 1960s - present. Join Facebook to connect with Jimmy Koplik and others you may know. 8:30. J. Singer Michael Bolton of Westport and legendary concert promoter Jim Koplik of Stamford are co-hosting a Democratic fundraiser in Bridgeport with Gov. Connecticut General AssemblyPODCAST – Thursday, August 17: Dumb Ass News; AI Satan; Jimmy Koplik. Koplik nor Chevrolet would. 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. 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. Public · Anyone on or off Facebook. “It’s a record — nobody has played 50 times,” Koplik said. 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. View the profiles of people named Jim Koplik. Jimmy Koplik is on Facebook. 1 will feature the inimitable Connecticut Concert King Jimmy Koplik and WPLR’s Mike Lapitino, sharing fascinating backstage stories about the Rock. The list provided an interesting look into the musical tastes of ticket buyers in Connecticut, and Jimmy ended the segment with a. 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. I got a chance to meet *(Summer Jam promotor) Jimmy Koplik 10-12 years ago. PODCAST – Thursday, February 23: Starbucks Rant; Dumb Ass News; Jimmy Koplik. 1PLR)/NEW HAVEN, CT's Morning Show CHAZ & AJ helped raise over $88,400 in cash for JIMMY KOPLIK’s "Coats For A Cause. Jim Koplik Presents produces 150 concerts a year, many for the Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, the Xfinity Theatre and for the. 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. 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. Howard Saffan, left, and Jim Koplik message board a presentation to the council committee. Self: Pizza: A Love Story. (Jeremy and Jimmy Koplik) for all your hard work. (0:00) The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the. Next month, we will be partnering with the Bridgeport Rescue Mission to distribute thousands of holiday turkeys. Jimmy Koplik has a surprise for the person who donates the most amount of money to the AJ in a Box. Devoted. "We had an array of drugs," Koplik admitted. Share: Previous 2022 HALL OF HONOR: PEGGY DAIDAKIS. Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik limited the $10 tickets at 150,000, but many fans came without tickets, turning the festival. Login to VenuesNow. Jim Koplik Presents Archive. He’s part of the 2021 class of the VenuesNow Hall of Honor,. 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. Jim Koplik is a legendary concert promoter, and a household name in CT. Koplik has produced shows for the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, and everyone in between. com. Groups like the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, and The Band were still playing to crowds that held tightly to the ideals. And Italians in the news. A peek at the executive compensation package for Live Nation/Ticketmaster CEO Michael Rapino. 9:00. Ticketmaster Concert Info . Live Nation owns and operates the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford and the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford. 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. com. Jim Koplik, legendary concert promoter and Chairman of Live Nation Connecticut, wants you make sure you never miss a show again!. Neither Mr. 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. 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. Koplik said the Meadows will respond to such breaches in. 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. (“CUTPA”), in Count Twelve and Count Thirteen, respectively, of the Second Amended Complaint. (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. Jim Koplik Presents Archive. 500 batteries. Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel, promoters of Summer Jam, are working with world-class filmmakers to make an independent documentary about Summer Jam at Watkins Glen. (5:45 PM show, 4:15 PM preshow) This is in the comfort of Jimmy's personal club.