Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik limited the $10 tickets at 150,000, but many fans came without tickets, turning the festival into a spectacle. Mickelson liked what he saw and decided to become a promoter. (0:00) Chaz and AJ spent money to bring AI Satan to the Tribe. Organizers of Bridgeport's Sound On Sound music festival have teased a "stadium-sized act" that will headline the 2023 edition of the festival. 7:00. We wished him happy birthday and gave him one of our band t-shirts as a gift. 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. He’s been promoting bands and booking venues since the late 1960s, and he. 9:00. He is now. 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 Jimmy Koplik Coat Drive raised over $100,000 to purchase coats for the homeless. Of course, no one lives 808 years and job security isn. EMPWR coats transform into sleeping bags and can be worn over the shoulder helping people stay. The. 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. 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. J. Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Tue, 6 Dec 2022 at 10:00 AM. 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. Our. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Rita SchoolRoute 9 South in Haddam reopens after car crash. Roll Lounge. Flashback: Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik limited the $10 tickets at 150,000, but many fans came without tickets, turning the festival. New date. 01:32:41 - Kevin from McDermott Chevrolet and Lexus was on to explain the need for new safety boxes, which protect the medical professionals when intubating pa…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. Comedian Ayeshah Mae in studio trying to find a new dog. Join Facebook to connect with Jimmy Koplik and others you may know. 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. Jul 24, 2024. (23:01) Steve Kueny grew a giant pumpkin, hollowed it out, got inside, and paddled it for over 39 miles down a. Thursday, February 28: Pam's Officially Leaving Us And Jimmy. Jim Koplik Presents Archive. 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. Bridgeport, CT 06604 + Google Map. From his early Cross Country Concert days with his partner Shelly Finkel to his current position as. “Dave is unquestionably the number one live performer in the history of Connecticut. , said it was "a great summer" because his company had a total of 11 stadium shows, at. Brian Phelps is the owner of Toad’s Place, where he has worked since 1976. It’s ok to criticize the new classes and tell us that rap doesn’t belong with rock – discourse is good! What’s not ok are the racist tirades that filled our. 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. (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. 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. 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. 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. On Friday, in partnership with the self-described “concert kid” who’s now governor, Koplik took a crack. Every artist scheduled to perform will be announced live on Chaz and AJ, Tuesday, February 14th. Jimmy Koplik, at the time vice president of Delsener/Slater Enterprises, announces the Rolling Stones’ “No Security” tour date for the Hartford Civic Center, which they played March 28, 1999. We were partners for over 25x years and. . (“CUTPA”), in Count Twelve and Count Thirteen, respectively, of the Second Amended Complaint. But Arfa also paid his dues, working alongside other paragons of the industry, including Mitch Slater, Bob Sillerman, Marsha Vlasic, K2’s John. Ticketmaster Concert Info . I got a chance to meet *(Summer Jam promotor) Jimmy Koplik 10-12 years ago. Dumb Ass News. 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. Plus, the Tribe had some questions for him about concerts being rescheduled or canceled. Kudos to Jordan Wolowitz, Jim Koplik and Jeremy Koplik. Conroe, TX. 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. 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. 1 New Haven and some awesome calls from the #Tribe. 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. Sound On Sound. SAMMY HAGAR The Best of All Worlds Tour with special guest Loverboy. I called asking if Goose is on the schedule for Mohegan. Devoted. Pichai’s pay. Koplik, along with his business partner, Shelly Finkel, were the promoters. Jimmy Koplik is on with Chaz and AJ - the Tribe called in about bands like Pearl Jam, Neil Young and AC/DC. The Top Ten shows to binge with Comedian Ayesheh Mae. 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. Then, Joe Meyers the movie critic was on to talk. 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. A dream triple bill on this day in 1991 and it only cost $18. And Italians in the news. (0:00)<br><br>Dumb Ass News - A woman in New Jersey has gone viral for her eyewitness account of a tornado. 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. Though no name has been mentioned, Jimmy Koplik. 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 press conference was held at the Harbor Yard Amphitheater and featured Mayor Joe. "The '70s, I think . 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. The best result we found for your search is James Howard Koplik age 70s in Stamford, CT in the North Stamford neighborhood. In 1981 Koplik moved from Westchester County, New York to Stamford. Layoffs coming to Sikorsky and do we have a Powerball winner? 6:20. com, the number one source for concerts, sports, arts, theater, theatre, broadway shows, family event tickets on online. Highlights from another awesome show. Invite. As the briefing ended, Hartford HealthCare donated $10,000 to Jimmy Koplik’s Coat Drive to benefit those less fortunate in Bridgeport. Active. 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. Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. Devoted. Not to forget what that endless crowd did, those rivers of people, did to Watkins Glen village, which only had about 2,700 residents according to a 1970 census (today it doesn’t have over 2,000 residents). "We are thrilled to bring the second annual Sound On Sound back to Seaside Park. Diarrhea and vomiting can result in losing too much water from the body (dehydration). 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. 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. May 31, 2023. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about Concert Week, offering $25 tickets to a wide variety of shows. 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. "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. We were the true believers of the resurgence of the Beach Boys. Next month, we will be partnering with the Bridgeport Rescue Mission to distribute thousands of holiday turkeys. (0:00)“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 music. See her tonight! 6:40. After Jimmy shared some memories of working with Lynyrd Skynyrd, callers asked Jimmy about a random concert they attended in Connecticut, and Jimmy. 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. “It’s a record — nobody has played 50 times,” Koplik said. S. wow. Menu. They finally received recognition after organizing the Grateful Dead concert in Hartford, Connecticut. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Lounge: The Temptations & the Four Tops. 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. We had brought a bunch of t-shirts to the gig with us like we usually did at the time. . The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. They were later briefly joined by Jim Koplik, Live Nation’s regional president. 1960s - present. 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. to 2:30 p. "Jim Koplik Presents" built its foundation in the early 1970's when Koplik was. 31. “We did sound checks and there were already 150,000 people there, and we had lost some of the fencing already. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Memorabilia Lounge includes early entry through a dedicated entrance, complimentary finger food, and one (1) Complementary beverage. 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. Jimmy Koplik of Live Nation discusses the reunion of a band that was a concert favorite in the 90’s. 1 will feature the inimitable Connecticut Concert King Jimmy Koplik and WPLR’s Mike Lapitino, sharing fascinating backstage stories about the Rock. Image Credit: REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File. Jim Koplik Presents Archive. Bridgeport Art Trail Story Telling Exchange. Koplik is currently promoting his Sound on Sound music festival coming to Bridgeport, CT on September 24 and 25 of 2022. "The '70s, I think . They are. 1 million, and he. 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. One of the most common complications of measles is a bacterial ear infection. . . , said last year's experience made his company "much more conservative. Flags Are Flying at Half-Staff to Honor Former First Lady. 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. ) 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. He was on to talk about watching Monday Night Football as the announcement was made to the country. Sara Koplik, director of Hillel at UNM's Jewish Student Center. ’ All the money raised will go towards purchasing EMPWR coats for Bridgeport’s homeless. Howard Saffan on LinkedIn: Sound on Sound Music Festival | Sept. The podcast’s tagline is “For The Committed And The Curious,” as episodes will invite new fans to explore the band’s. Kudos to Jordan Wolowitz, Jim Koplik and Jeremy Koplik. Facebook gives people the power to share. In 1972, Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel worked as concert promoters. 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. Norman, Chaz & AJ, Drew, Steve and Stew,. 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. (5:45 PM show, 4:15 PM preshow) This is in the comfort of Jimmy's personal club. Out they came, those rock ‘n’ roll immortals, standing so close to us: Jagger, Richards. 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. 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. . "Jimmy Koplik Chairman Northeast LiveNation: The flip side of the. (15:04) Alex held for over an hour to share his Van Halen memories with Chaz and AJ. . AJ will basically be a Girl Scout today. 22 Listeners can go to SoundOnSoundCT. (17:53) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik started his. Goosemas 2023 at Mohegan! CT native here, my local rock station had Jimmy Koplik on (the President of LiveNation for this region) for questions. Highlights from another awesome show. Looking for tickets for 'jordan+davis'? Search at Ticketmaster. com. James H Koplik was born on August 11, 1949, so he is about to turn or is already 74. 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. 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. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. (0:00) The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the. Lynyrd Skynyrd performed on September 7, 1974. Connecticut. Every artist scheduled to perform will be announced live on Chaz and AJ, Tuesday, February 14th. Genre. The Connecticut bottle bill is changing. What kind of questions would they like to have answered? (5:52) Movie guy Joe Meyers was on to talk about the. Developer Howard Saffan and concert promoter Jim Koplik of Live Nation recently said they need Gov. Jimmy Koplik has a surprise for the person who donates the most amount of money to the AJ in a Box. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Then we threw out a bunch of our band t-shirts to the crowd. 67 people responded. 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 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. To receive our health news text alerts / text StartHere to 85209Little 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. February 28, 2019 ·. Jim Koplik, who operates the amphitheater, said 10. Jim Koplik has promoted the Rolling Stones, McCartney and Springsteen over the years. (18:14) Comedian Jim Florentine illustrates the many details from the Will Smith incident at the Oscars, that he thinks proves it was a staged event. He’s part of the 2021 class of the VenuesNow Hall of Honor, our publication’s version of a lifetime achievement award in the live entertainment industry. Jimmy revealed how they chose which shows to offer, and which ones have been selling quickly after just one day. Occupation (s) Promoter. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced for the year, including Carrie Underwood and The Killers. This page has all available parking lot listings for the Jimmy Koplik parking. CEO Jeff Warshaw on the phone. 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. The crowd was electric and enthusiastically greeted us. 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. He’s part of the 2021 class of the VenuesNow Hall of Honor,. Join Facebook to connect with Jim Koplik and others you may know. Is AJ ready for his box hell? How did he prepare? 7:00. 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. (17:53) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik started his segmen 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. His father suggested forming a partnership with his card playing buddy’s son. 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. (25:21) Jay and Ila came in studio to make a big announcement about the Milford Oyster Festival this summer. comedy music leisure. Self: Pizza: A Love Story. on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Kudos to Jordan Wolowitz, Jim Koplik and Jeremy Koplik. The Jimmy Koplik Coat Drive raised over $100,000 to purchase coats for the homeless. Single-day tickets are available for each of the Sound on Sound lineups, for just $99. 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. 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. 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. This day in Koplik concert history. View the profiles of people named Jimmy Koplik. . "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. Be sure to check them out! SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONSWas 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). 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. . 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. For more information, visit soundonsoundct. "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. "The Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater promises to be one of the premier boutique amphitheaters in the country. Jim Koplik, who knows as much about the live music business as anyone on the planet, is the laid-back purveyor of cool. That’s a home run of a person. The Stones had been holed up upstate in Washington rehearsing for their upcoming Steel Wheels tour and wanted to play for a small live. VIP and. 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. Roll Lounge. (0:00)The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the largest in the state. Plus, some more hints about this year's Sound on Sound music festival, and the 21 artists that have already. Join Facebook to connect with Jimmy Koplik and others you may know. Jimmy had updates and information for the Sound on Sound Music Festival, Jason Aldean, David Lee Roth – and the first time he saw backstage meet and greets start to make big money for an artist. 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. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced for the year, including Carrie Underwood and The Killers. His story is the thing that dreams are made of. 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. From 11 a. 8:40. 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 eventual sale to Live Nation. July 12, 2018. Ticketmaster Fast Lane: Pixies And Modest Mouse buy. "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. Three to five days after symptoms begin, a rash breaks out. J. (Jeremy and Jimmy Koplik) for all your hard work. “Jimmy was an extremely important part in our entire process over the years,” says Phelps. Great news for weed smokers in Connecticut!According to a 1990 Republican article, Jim Koplik, then with Cross Country Concerts, was one of them. 8:40. Koplik nor Chevrolet would. 6:20. (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. Koplik is a really cool guy and said it’s going to be much better this year and one of. Next Hall Of Honor 2021: Jimmy Koplik. The event presented by the Palace and WPLR 99. . (23:01) Steve Kueny grew a giant pumpkin, hollowed it out, got inside, and paddled it for over 39 miles down a. Koplik assumes that The Eagles will gross about $5 million during the band’s Great Woods stint alone. The list provided an interesting look into the musical tastes of ticket buyers in Connecticut, and Jimmy ended the segment with a. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. Beck (Los Angeles, CA) Beat the traffic and enjoy a 90-minute preshow event from show time. The crowd was electric and enthusiastically greeted us. 7 Billion • Operating Income Up 125% to $732 Million• AOI Up 49% to Over $1. 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. James also answers to James H Koplick, Jim Kaplik, Jim H Koplik, Jim Koplik and James H Koplik, and perhaps a couple of other names. 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. 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. Concert promoters Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik of New York City had announced the lineup on April 30, saying they expected about 75,000 people. S. Jim Koplik, who knows as much about the live music business as anyone on the planet, is the laid-back purveyor of cool. 1 New Haven and some awesome calls from the #Tribe. Mickelson liked what he saw and decided to become a promoter. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. The median Googler earned $279,802, hardly starvation wages. audioboom. 3 million from $1. Live Nation Regional President Jim Koplik, left, speaks during the Harbor Yard Amphitheater announcement on McLevy Green in Bridgeport, Conn. CFO Joe Berchtold also saw his overall compensation jump to $52. The concert was organized by promoters Shelly Finkel, 29, and Jim Koplik, 23, and they were largely credited for the day running relatively smoothly. 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. Event starts on Wednesday, 6 September 2023 and happening at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, Bridgeport, CT. A peek at the executive compensation package for Live Nation/Ticketmaster CEO Michael Rapino. 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. 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. To learn more about the documentary and to help make the project come to life, click HERE. The morning after: Shelly Finkel, left, and Jimmy Koplik exchange pleasantries with fans in the aftermath of Summer Jam ‘73 at Watkins Glen. 9:20. Ned Lamont as the special guest. ” 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. 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. Groups like the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, and The Band were still playing to crowds that held tightly to the ideals. As the briefing ended, Hartford HealthCare donated $10,000 to Jimmy Koplik’s Coat Drive to benefit those less fortunate in Bridgeport. Jim Koplik. “The Stones were. Jimmy Koplik points to multiple landmark concerts he’s promoted over 53 years in the live music biz. . Wed • 7:00pm. 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. Sound On Sound. 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. 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. 1 of 5. ”. 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. The Summer Jam was to feature the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers. Full Description. Tickets. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. 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 ·. LOS ANGELES, CA — A Kickstarter. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik admitted he works every day to bring Paul McCartney to Connecticut. 500 Broad Street. Jimmy Koplik saw # RodneyDangerfield ‘s junk and tells us how and what he thought. 6,725 likes · 156 talking about this. After this tour, they played shows, opening for New Politics, Third Eye. God bless Jim Koplik. Concert promoters Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik of New York City had announced the lineup on April 30, saying they expected about 75,000 people. . Jimmy Koplik and Shelly Finkel’s Summer Jam at Watkins Glen To Be Featured In A Kickstarter Documentary. Randall Beach is a former rock music critic, reporter, and columnist for the New Haven Register. THE LUMINEERS AND STEVIE NICKS TO PERFORM ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 DAVE MATTHEWS AND TIM REYNOLDS, BRANDI CARLILE, AND THE NATIONAL TO PERFORM ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 AT SEASIDE PARK IN BRIDGEPORT, CT THIS SEPTEMBER 24-25 1-DAY TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 1 AT 12:00 PM. Pollstar sister publication VenuesNow in its Year End issue unveiled its yearly Hall Of Honor class, which this year includes noted venue exec. " (12:30)Ticketsonsale. 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. 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. 8:30. I am Jim Koplik of Stamford, Connecticut, President of Live Nation Connecticut and Upstate New York. 6,725 likes · 170 talking about this. Jim Koplik & Shelley Finkel cofounded Cable Music and started promoting concerts at the Palace. 1PLR)/NEW HAVEN, CT's Morning Show CHAZ & AJ helped raise over $88,400 in cash for JIMMY KOPLIK’s "Coats For A Cause. They have also lived in Timberlake, NC and Montclair, NJ. 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. 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. Connect With Us. A 23-year-old minor league ballpark in Bridgeport, Conn. Finkel received the Boxing Writers Association of America Manager of the Year award in 1990 and 1993. Years active. Jake Strom in studio. On Friday, in partnership with the self-described “concert kid” who’s now governor, Koplik took a crack. We have separated them by the nearest location and price. Jimmy Koplik of Live Nation discusses the reunion of a band that was a concert favorite in the 90’s. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. Spoerndle said, “Ladies and gentlemen” and Koplik said, “Please welcome the Rolling Stones!”. No matter what your age, if you've seen a rock concert in Connecticut, chances are it happened because of Jimmy Koplik. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through Jim Koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut-based company. Goosemas 2023 at Mohegan! CT native here, my local rock station had Jimmy Koplik on (the President of LiveNation for this region) for questions. News 12 (Video) Made In Connecticut: Legendary concert promoter Jimmy Koplik. 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). "We had an array of drugs," Koplik admitted. 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. Rapino signed a new agreement with Live Nation to continue his. com. Join Facebook to connect with Jim Koplik and others you may know. As the weekend arrived, a mass of people. Tiny white spots (Koplik spots) may appear inside the mouth two to three days after symptoms begin. Diarrhea and vomiting. Neither Mr. 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. James Koplik lives in Palm Beach Gardens, FL; previous cities include Nazareth PA, Montclair NJ and Stamford CT. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through Jim Koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut -based. Y. Ned Lamont’s administration, which has set strict regulations for doing business during the. Other partners include Live Nation and Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater developer Howard Saffan. 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. Koplik is currently promoting his Sound on Sound music festival coming to Bridgeport, CT on September 24th and 25th of 2022. 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. 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. Timestamp 53:45 Jimmy Koplik is a concert promotor in CT. We had brought a bunch of t-shirts to the gig with us like we usually did at the time. 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. 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. AND FINALLY LEAVING JIM CROW. 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. July 12, 2018. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. PODCAST – Thursday, February 23: Starbucks Rant; Dumb Ass News; Jimmy Koplik. Jim Koplik, who operates the amphitheater, said 10. Didn't listen, but nice find!. 8:30. In 1972 they staged a series of shows in Hartford, one of which was a Grateful Dead concert. 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. 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. 7:20. "I believe [the amphitheater] now. I recognized him as the concert promoter Jim Koplik. Per Koplik, the festival is partnering with Founders Entertainment, the same company who brings you the Governor’s Ball in New York City.