at St. history — the Watkins Glen festival that drew 600,000 in 1973. "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. Comedian Ayeshah Mae in studio trying to find a new dog. “A man that. There may be indoor and outdoor options for tailgate events in the parking lot, but you should always check the local rules. 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!. Rock. 4 million in 2022, up from $5 million the prior year. It’s one of many colorful stories shared by Koplik, one of the true pioneers among concert promoters. Find Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts. "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 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. It's August 25th On Today's Date in Jim Koplik Presents History: 1975 - The Beach Boys w/ Captain & Tenille - New Haven Coliseum, New Haven CT 1978 - Bruce Springsteen - New Haven Coliseum, New. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced for the year, including Carrie Underwood and The Killers. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about all shows coming to Connecticut. 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. 50 years later, they joined forces with a group of veteran filmmakers to create the definitive film about the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen. (24:20) A brand new feature to dialing 9-1-1 will allow for video streaming from the caller to the dispatcher. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. . To learn more about the documentary and to help make the project come to life, click HERE. Stat. . 14th, 2021 7:30PM Palace Theater, Waterbury, CT w/Jimmy Koplik Sept 18th, 2021 7:30PM The Ridgefield Playhouse SOLD OUT! February 8th, 2020 7:30PM Milford Performance Center SOLD OUT!Jim Koplik is an American concert promoter who has produced shows by The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, REO Speedwagon, Madonna, Billy Joel and Elton John, among others. 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). Bridgeport, Conn. They began preparations in February, built. 6:20. . Palace and WPLR 99. Y. Jim Koplik Presents Archive. 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. Joe analyzed the picks for the Giants and Jets, and tried. 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. His base salary increased slightly to $1. Tickets. 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. The Stones had been holed up upstate in Washington rehearsing for their upcoming Steel Wheels tour and wanted to play for a small live. 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 ·. Highlights from another awesome show. on Thursday, August 10, 2017. 6,725 likes · 170 talking about this. 243 23 Comments Like Comment Share Copy;James Koplik is 73 years old and was born on 08/11/1949. The Jimmy Koplik Coat Drive raised over $100,000 to purchase coats for the homeless. “We knew we were in trouble on Friday,” Jimmy Koplik, one of the show’s producers, says today. Live Nation Regional President Jim Koplik, left, speaks during the Harbor Yard Amphitheater announcement on McLevy Green in Bridgeport, Conn. ” 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. 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. " (12:30)Ticketsonsale. 8:40. (0:00)<br><br>Dumb Ass News - A woman in New Jersey has gone viral for her eyewitness account of a tornado. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. 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. Howard Saffan on LinkedIn: Sound on Sound Music Festival | Sept. I was talking to a friend and said I want to tell Jimmy about the concert, the live broadcast, and he said, ‘Don’t. “At the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, we are proud to be part of Rock the Shot,” Saffran said. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. 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. Beck (Los Angeles, CA) Beat the traffic and enjoy a 90-minute preshow event from show time. Subject: Re: Unbelievable. Jimmy Koplik is on Facebook. The documentary seeks to fill this void by featuring never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with promoters, band members, attendees, and historians. 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. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media Koplik offered a candid, behind the scenes account of some of his most memorable stories with legendary bands. Of course, no one lives 808 years and job security isn. 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. Jimmy Koplik and Shelly Finkel’s Summer Jam at Watkins Glen To Be Featured In A Kickstarter Documentary. I got a chance to meet *(Summer Jam promotor) Jimmy Koplik 10-12 years ago. 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. Howard Saffan, left, and Jim Koplik message board a presentation to the council committee. "Instead of being drug-free, it was free drugs, with a trailer of free coke and pot for anyone in. Groups like the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, and The Band were still playing to crowds that held tightly to the ideals. Watch the trailer below to get a sneak peek. Make snippets of Jimmy talking to create audio highlights to share with your friends or embed in related blog posts. (25:21) Jay and Ila came in studio to make a big announcement about the Milford Oyster Festival this summer. Thursday, February 28: Pam's Officially Leaving Us And Jimmy. 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. Facebook gives people the power to share. He's been involved with the station since we took the air in 1971. "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. Jim Koplik (“Koplik”), alleging negligence and violations of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, Conn. Amid scrutiny for its ticketing practices, Live Nation/Ticketmaster CEO Michael Rapino’s compensation package tops $139 million. 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. Jimmy Koplik of Live Nation discusses the reunion of a band that was a concert favorite in the 90’s. Koplik has produced shows for the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, and everyone in between. A very special Thank You to Shelly Finkel. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through jim koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut-based company. 500 Broad Street. Thursday, February 28: Pam's Officially Leaving Us And Jimmy. on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Kudos to Jordan Wolowitz, Jim Koplik and Jeremy Koplik. 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. 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. (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. Koplik assumes that The Eagles will gross about $5 million during the band’s Great Woods stint alone. Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. . 2021 Jim Koplik, Live Nation Joe Spear, Populous Brenda Tinnen, T-Mobile Center . . Jimmy Koplik shared some stories about strange concert pairings, and opening bands he though were better than the headliners. 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. Tiny white spots (Koplik spots) may appear inside the mouth two to three days after symptoms begin. See Tickets. 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. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik addressed comments made by the Governor to Chaz and AJ yesterday, about outdoor concerts looking realistic for phase 3 of CT reopening. Sound On Sound. Revisiting Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. 3-5 days after symptoms begin: measles rash. (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. Update: see contract here. (23:01) Steve Kueny grew a giant pumpkin, hollowed it out, got inside, and paddled it for over 39 miles down a. "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. One of the most common complications of measles is a bacterial ear infection. 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. While not quite the Fyre Festival, Jimmy Koplik had his own mess of a concert in the summer of 1973. “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. Join Facebook to connect with Jim Koplik and others you may know. SeeBRIDGEPORT — Concert promoter Jim Koplik already knows who he wants to perform at the. Genre. 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. # EyesBurning # Junk Live Nation concert God Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to share more tales from backstage. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. 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. 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 of Live Nation discusses the reunion of a band that was a concert favorite in the 90’s. That is a fact, according to Jim Koplik, President of Live Nation Connecticut and Upstate New York. Beck (Los Angeles, CA) Beat the traffic and enjoy a 90-minute preshow event from show time. He would not put a number on the band’s Hartford gross, except to say that it would be. LOS ANGELES, CA — A Kickstarter. The median Googler earned $279,802, hardly starvation wages. 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. 7:20. When 600,000 young hippies unexpectedly descended upon the sleepy town of Watkins Glen, Jimmy Koplik and Shelly Finkel knew they needed to brace for something much bigger. Welcome to the Club. Help came in the form of Bill Graham, Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on the phone to remember Eddie Van Halen. 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. Diarrhea and vomiting can result in losing too much water from the body (dehydration). CFO Joe Berchtold also saw his overall compensation jump to $52. June 27, 1944 (age 79) Brooklyn, U. Willy Wonka Jr. Jimmy explains how the size was very. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. Meanwhile, Live Nation blames ticket scalping (which it participates in) for high ticket prices. Randall Beach is a former rock music critic, reporter, and columnist for the New Haven Register. Three to five days after symptoms begin, a rash breaks out. Lord's work, well done! Doesn't seem to be a guy that'd talk out of his ass. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was in studio with Chaz and AJ to announce the full lineup for 2023's Sound on Sound Music Festival in Bridgeport. S. Our. A very special Thank You to Shelly Finkel. Plus, some more hints about this year's Sound on Sound music festival, and the 21 artists that have already. Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik limited the $10 tickets at 150,000, but many fans came without tickets, turning the festival into a spectacle. 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. The Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, in. May 31, 2023. (13:42)Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to share more details about "Festival Weekend," which begins on Friday at 10 AM. com. 1960s - present. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on the phone this morning to talk about the disturbing trend of things being thrown on stage during concerts, usually at the performers. We were partners for over 25x years and. . Live Nation President, Connecticut Jimmy Koplik: “Chip was kind, witty and smart. Jimmy Kopliks Rock & Roll Lounge: Beck Hosted By Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. 4 Billion • Operating Free Cash Flow Up. Organizers of Bridgeport's Sound On Sound music festival have teased a "stadium-sized act" that will headline the 2023 edition of the festival. 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. (0:00) 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. The unveiling of the Gunner Roofing AJ in a Box. Image Credit: REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about Concert Week, offering $25 tickets to a wide variety of shows. 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. Jimmy Koplik is on with Chaz and AJ - the Tribe called in about bands like Pearl Jam, Neil Young and AC/DC. The last Beatles song and what’s Jimmy’s dream double bill? 8:40. 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. 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. (23:01) Steve Kueny grew a giant pumpkin, hollowed it out, got inside, and paddled it for over 39 miles down a. 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). , said it was "a great summer" because his company had a total of 11 stadium shows, at. , said last year's experience made his company "much more conservative. 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. (17:53) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik started his segmen. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through Jim Koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut-based company. com. Koplik said the Meadows will respond to such breaches in. Devoted. 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. In mid-October Mayor Joe Ganim’s administration and the City Council approved a 10-year contract with the group. While not quite the Fyre Festival, Jimmy Koplik had his own mess of a concert in the summer of 1973. News 12 (Video) Made In Connecticut: Legendary concert promoter Jimmy Koplik. Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Tue, 6 Dec 2022 at 10:00 AM. His story is the thing that dreams are made of. Kudos to Jordan Wolowitz, Jim Koplik and Jeremy Koplik. 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. No matter what your age, if you've seen a rock concert in Connecticut, chances are it happened because of Jimmy Koplik. 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. Mayor Joe Ganim is joined by other city officials and developers for groundbreaking. In mid-October Mayor Joe Ganim’s administration and the City Council approved a 10-year contract with the group. On Friday, in partnership with the self-described “concert kid” who’s now governor. Invite. Daniel welcomed back 4,500 teachers late last summer, Mr. Connecticut General AssemblyPODCAST – Thursday, August 17: Dumb Ass News; AI Satan; Jimmy Koplik. 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. Will any of them be coming to Connecticut?Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about the 49th anniversary of Summer Jam at Watkins Glen. Granat, a Michigan. Friday, April 5: Adam Ferrara Stops By And Remembering Kurt Cobain 25 Years Later. 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. 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. Years active. Plus, some more hints about this year's Sound on Sound music festival, and the 21 artists that have already been. ”. Join Facebook to connect with Jimmy Koplik and others you may know. (203) 882-9757 6:40. Neither Mr. Plus, some more hints about this year's Sound on Sound music festival, and the 21 artists that have already been. 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. 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. Jimmy. 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. Plus, Jimmy gives his first reaction to the Rock Hall of Fame nominees, and which artists he's likely to be voting for. Sound on Sound Music Festival. , is a step closer to having an amphitheatre for outdoor concerts with the city council's approval of a plan put forward by Live Nation’s Jim Koplik and developer Howard Saffan to convert the now-unoccupied Ballpark at Harbor Yard into a. “We did sound checks and there were already 150,000 people there, and we had lost some of the fencing already. Devoted. Tiny white spots (Koplik spots) may appear inside the mouth two to three days after symptoms begin. Jim Koplik, the promoter’s regional president, sat next to Saffan. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. Sara Koplik, director of Hillel at UNM's Jewish Student Center. His story is the thing that dreams are made of. The list provided an interesting look into the musical tastes of ticket buyers in Connecticut, and Jimmy ended the segment with a. Join Facebook to connect with Jim Koplik and others you may know. Highlights from another awesome show. Flashback: Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. 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. 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. View the profiles of people named Jimmy Koplik. 6,725 likes · 156 talking about this. 8:30. 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, who knows as much about the live music business as anyone on the planet, is the laid-back purveyor of cool. The concert was organized by promoters Shelly Finkel, 29, and Jim Koplik, 23, and they were largely credited for the day running relatively smoothly. 500 Broad Street. Clear Channel and Koplik have moved for summary judgment on both of these counts. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on live, to break news to the Tribe and Chaz and AJ before the rest of the world heard it. 9:20. Goosemas 2023 at Mohegan! CT native here, my local rock station had Jimmy Koplik on (the President of LiveNation for this region) for questions. com for single day tickets and use the code GLORIA at checkout. Neither Koplik nor co-producer Shelly Finkel had heard about Mitchel’s and Bonnie’s disappearance until contacted by. Groups like the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, and The Band were still playing to crowds that held tightly to the ideals. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. The Tribe calls in to help. 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. A cease and desist order remains in place for the Oakdale Theatre, but organizers say the show will go on. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Connecticut. This day in Koplik concert history. 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. "We had an array of drugs," Koplik admitted. 1 of 5. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. Next month, we will be partnering with the Bridgeport Rescue Mission to distribute thousands of holiday turkeys. 1 of 5. The crowd was electric and enthusiastically greeted us. Koplik nor Chevrolet would. 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. It’s one of many colorful stories shared by Koplik, one of the true pioneers among concert promoters. Neither Mr. Koplik is currently promoting his Sound on Sound music festival coming to Bridgeport, CT on September 24th and 25th of 2022. PODCAST – Thursday, March 16: Comedian Ayeshah Mae; Jimmy Koplik. Buckeye Country Superfest. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Previous Blue Jays decide to upgrade Rogers Centre. 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. Big As Texas Festival. Jimmy Koplik points to multiple landmark concerts he’s promoted over 53 years in the live music biz. 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. Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik limited the 10 dollars tickets at 150,000, but many fans came without tickets, turning the festival into a spectacle. We wished him happy birthday and gave him one of our band t-shirts as a gift. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on, with a surprise announcement! He went over the details of the show that was JUST added to Toad's Place, and also all you need to know for the pre-sale. 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. 1PLR)/NEW HAVEN, CT's Morning Show CHAZ & AJ helped raise over $88,400 in cash for JIMMY KOPLIK’s "Coats For A Cause. m. Plus, the Tribe had some questions for him about concerts being rescheduled or canceled. (0:00) The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the largest in the state. 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. “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. I am Jim Koplik of Stamford, Connecticut, President of Live Nation Connecticut and Upstate New York. A password will be e-mailed to you. 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. 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). 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. James H Koplik was born on August 11, 1949, so he is about to turn or is already 74. February 28, 2019 ·. Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2023 Bridgeport, CT. Login Lost my. 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. So was a promoter named John Drew, who was a partner with Don Law. I can’t think of a better partner. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. Self: Pizza: A Love Story. Event by Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. Browse for Jimmy Koplik interviews, guest appearances, and call-ins. 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. Is AJ ready for his box hell? How did he prepare? 7:00. Timestamp 53:45 Jimmy Koplik is a concert promotor in CT. Live Nation owns and operates the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford and the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford. Billy Strings is on tour now. [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. 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. Though no name has been mentioned, Jimmy Koplik. to 2:30 p. 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. The Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, in. “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 sold 150,000. 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. . 9:00. 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. July 12, 2018. 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. Of course, no one lives 808 years and job security isn. Active. The promoter Jim Koplik introduced us to the crowd. 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 podcast’s tagline is “For The Committed And The Curious,” as episodes will invite new fans to explore the band’s. 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. Koplik said the Meadows will respond to such breaches in. 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. Plus, Sammy Hagar news and the anniversary of the legendary Bob Dylan show at Toad's. “Jimmy was an extremely important part in our entire process over the years,” says Phelps. 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. 12, 1989. They finally received recognition after organizing the Grateful Dead concert in Hartford, Connecticut. How can I reach James H Koplik by phone? You can call James H Koplik’s mobile phone at (407) 338-0425 or reach James on his landline phone at (203) 322-8917 . "The Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater promises to be one of the premier boutique amphitheaters in the country. Live Nation concert promoter Jim Koplik attends Mayor Joe Ganim’s state of the city address during a luncheon hosted by the Greater Bridgeport Regional Business Council, in Bridgeport, Conn. Their fathers played gin rummy together as part of a larger group on Friday nights and knew their sons were trying to figure out what to do with their lives. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Memorabilia Lounge includes early entry through a dedicated entrance, complimentary finger food, and one (1). (0:00) Jimmy Koplik answers your concert questions. To learn more about the documentary and to help make the project come to life, click HERE. Mickelson liked what he saw and decided to become a promoter. 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. 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. Rock. Great news for weed smokers in Connecticut!According to a 1990 Republican article, Jim Koplik, then with Cross Country Concerts, was one of them. Jim Koplik has promoted the Rolling Stones, McCartney and Springsteen over the years. Chip and I became friendly in 1971 when he promoted the Beach Boys at Carnegie Hall, and I promoted Columbus, Ohio the day before. 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. “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. Pollstar sister publication VenuesNow in its Year End issue unveiled its yearly Hall Of Honor class, which this year includes noted venue exec. We were partners for over 25x years and. Centre Management took. 22 Listeners can go to SoundOnSoundCT. Diarrhea and vomiting. 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 dream triple bill on this day in 1991 and it only cost $18. 1 New Haven and some awesome calls from the #Tribe. (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. 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. On Friday, in partnership with the self-described “concert kid” who’s now governor, Koplik took a crack. “Part of the barricade came down, and there was an automatic rush of people through it,” said Jim Koplik, co-owner of the Meadows. There was free cocaine and marijuana backstage. Groups like the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, and The Band were still playing to crowds that held tightly to the ideals. (25:21) Jay and Ila came in studio to make a big announcement about the Milford Oyster Festival this summer. 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. Tribe member Austin called in with some first-hand information aOct. A legendary concert promoter, Jim is responsible for thousands of shows that. Attorney General William Tong was on with Chaz and AJ to make an announcement about Kia/Hyundai thefts. (6:08)<br><br>DumbThe presale will begin at noon ET TODAY, Thursday 3. We wished him happy birthday and gave him one of our band t-shirts as a gift. 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. 1 New Haven and some awesome calls from the #Tribe. And here is the full Festival line up. In 1981 Koplik moved from Westchester County, New York to Stamford.