Image Credit: REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File. Dumb Ass News – A backflip slip causes lip to rip, for this unfortunate rugby player. 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. He's been involved with the station since we took the air in 1971. Koplik is also part of the team bringing this year's Sound on Sound Music Festival. 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. Jimmy revealed how they chose which shows to offer, and which ones have been selling quickly after just one day. Rapino signed a new agreement with Live Nation to continue his. LOS ANGELES, CA — A Kickstarter. 7 Billion • Operating Income Up 125% to $732 Million• AOI Up 49% to Over $1. Koplik is a really cool guy and said it’s going to be much better this year and one of. His base salary increased slightly to $1. 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. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. "Instead of being drug-free, it was free drugs, with a trailer of free coke and pot for anyone in. 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. Jun 22, 2024 - Jun 23, 2024. Then we threw out a bunch of our band t-shirts to the crowd. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. The unveiling of the Gunner Roofing AJ in a Box. 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. 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. 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. (0:00)<br><br>Dumb Ass News - A woman in New Jersey has gone viral for her eyewitness account of a tornado. I called asking if Goose is on the schedule for Mohegan. Jimmy shared the details about the double bill of Styx and REO Speedwagon, how it got booked, who the closer will be, and when tickets go on sale. "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. 3 million from $1. (23:01) Steve Kueny grew a giant pumpkin, hollowed it out, got inside, and paddled it for over 39 miles down a. Event starts on Wednesday, 6 September 2023 and happening at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, Bridgeport, CT. Y. “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. Meanwhile, Live Nation blames ticket scalping (which it participates in) for high ticket prices. However, that tour stop is known more so because the parking brake was left off on the band’s tour bus and it crashed through a gas station and into a bank. Colt Park Hartford, in the summer of 1976, was they destination to see bands. A very special Thank You to Shelly Finkel. 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. The promoter Jim Koplik introduced us to the crowd. No matter what your age, if you've seen a rock concert in Connecticut, chances are it happened because of Jimmy Koplik. Share this story Jim Koplik Presents Archive. 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. 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). Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Tue, 6 Dec 2022 at 10:00 AM. Is AJ ready for his box hell? How did he prepare? 7:00. AJ goes in the Box and the hell ride begins. Sara Koplik, director of Hillel at UNM's Jewish Student Center. Norman, Chaz & AJ, Drew, Steve and Stew,. 500 batteries. 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. The press conference was held at the Harbor Yard Amphitheater and featured Mayor Joe. on Thursday, August 10, 2017. (“CUTPA”), in Count Twelve and Count Thirteen, respectively, of the Second Amended Complaint. Flashback: Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. 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. J. The Summer Jam was to feature the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers. 31. 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. (CelebrityAccess) — Jimmy Koplik, the legendary New England concert promoter and President of Live Nation Connecticut-Upstate New York will be featured on. Password recovery. Plus, Jimmy gives his first reaction to the Rock Hall of Fame nominees, and which artists he's likely to be voting for. 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. I recognized him as the concert promoter Jim Koplik. A cease and desist order remains in place for the Oakdale Theatre, but organizers say the show will go on. Next month, we will be partnering with the Bridgeport Rescue Mission to distribute thousands of holiday turkeys. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media Koplik offered a candid, behind the scenes account of some of his most memorable stories with legendary bands. 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. “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, 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. Jim Koplik, who knows as much about the live music business as anyone on the planet, is the laid-back purveyor of cool. Per Koplik, the festival is partnering with Founders Entertainment, the same company who brings you the Governor’s Ball in New York City. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. 6,725 likes · 170 talking about this. There may be indoor and outdoor options for tailgate events in the parking lot, but you should always check the local rules. Jeff Bezos divorce settlement and Lisa Lampanelli’s Fairfield house is for sale (0:00), Jimmy Koplik on Kurt Cobain death and Ozzy’s tour postponement (13:23), comedian Adam Ferrara in studio (18:17), and Boss Keith’s Top 5 movies that never. Another machete attack in the news. (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. They were later briefly joined by Jim Koplik, Live Nation’s regional president. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik will always remember today as the day John Lennon was killed. And Italians in the news. Thursday, February 28: Pam's Officially Leaving Us And Jimmy. The price of admission was $10 and word spread fast of this event, as approximately 150, 000 tickets were sold. 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. Watch the trailer below to get a sneak peek. Plus, Sammy Hagar news and the anniversary of the legendary Bob Dylan show at Toad's. The median Googler earned $279,802, hardly starvation wages. 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. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. There’s also the Jim Koplik Club named for “Mr. Measles may lead to irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the airways (croup). Plus, the Tribe had some questions for him about concerts being rescheduled or canceled. Three to five days after symptoms begin, a rash breaks out. (17:53). 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. But Arfa also paid his dues, working alongside other paragons of the industry, including Mitch Slater, Bob Sillerman, Marsha Vlasic, K2’s John. This day in Koplik concert history. He was on “Chaz and AJ” this morning to discuss how the Watkins Glen Summer Jam turned out to be his own personal disaster. 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. Jim Koplik, the president of Metropolitan Entertainment, a large concert-promoting concern in Montclair, N. Bridgeport, CT 06604 + Google Map. Prominent names such as Janis Joplin, Jimmy Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, the Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and many others took part in the festival, which wanted to spread a message of peace and love. Plus, some more hints about this year's. PODCAST – Thursday, December 15: 2022 Concert Recap . Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about Concert Week, offering $25 tickets to a wide variety of shows. Bridgeport is moving forward with the construction of a new music venue, to continue to bring in more musical artists. He’s been promoting bands and booking venues since the late 1960s, and he. 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 _____ From: Ellie Ovsenik. (25:21) Jay and Ila came in studio to make a big announcement about the Milford Oyster Festival this summer. They were later briefly joined by Jim Koplik, Live Nation’s regional president. (0:00) The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the largest in the state. 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. 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 . 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. Attorney General William Tong was on with Chaz and AJ to make an announcement about Kia/Hyundai thefts. 8:40. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Memorabilia Lounge includes early entry through a dedicated entrance, complimentary finger food, and one (1). to 2:30 p. "I believe [the amphitheater] now. He’s been promoting bands and booking venues since the late 1960s, and he. Jimmy Koplik points to multiple landmark concerts he’s promoted over 53 years in the live music biz. 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. Jimmy believes we'll know a lot more about Bruce's 2024 plans by tomorrow, and then answered the Tribe's questions. 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, some more hints about this year's Sound on Sound music festival, and the 21 artists that have already. Login to VenuesNow. In 1972 they staged a series of shows in Hartford, one of which was a Grateful Dead concert. 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. 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. at St. Previous Blue Jays decide to upgrade Rogers Centre. 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. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik admitted he works every day to bring Paul McCartney to Connecticut. But Arfa also paid his dues, working alongside other paragons of the industry, including Mitch Slater, Bob Sillerman, Marsha Vlasic, K2’s John. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media Concert promoter Jim Koplik, above, with partner Shelley Finkel, created the 1973 Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, N. He was on to talk about watching Monday Night Football as the announcement was made to the country. 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. Neither Koplik nor co-producer Shelly Finkel had heard about Mitchel’s and Bonnie’s disappearance until contacted by. A very special Thank You to Shelly Finkel. Bridgeport Art Trail Story Telling Exchange. The crowd was electric and enthusiastically greeted us. Sheldon "Shelly" Finkel (born June 27, 1944) is an American boxing and music promoter. Koplik is a board member of Connecticut Special Olympics, the National Kidney Foundation of Connecticut. In 2023 members were. 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. 1960s - present. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced. Facebook gives people the power to share. 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. See her tonight! 6:40. J. Gen. AND FINALLY LEAVING JIM CROW. 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. (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. Jul 24, 2024. 7:20. Randall Beach is a former rock music critic, reporter, and columnist for the New Haven Register. The list provided an interesting look into the musical tastes of ticket buyers in Connecticut, and Jimmy ended the segment with a. View the profiles of people named Jim Koplik. Lynyrd Skynyrd performed on September 7, 1974. Three to five days after symptoms begin, a rash breaks out. 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. PODCAST – Thursday, March 16: Comedian Ayeshah Mae; Jimmy Koplik. 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. A machete used in a road rage incident in Connecticut. 30 - Oct. 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. Pichai’s pay. 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. 67 people responded. Jimmy Koplik is on with Chaz and AJ - the Tribe called in about bands like Pearl Jam, Neil Young and AC/DC. 1 million, and he. 9:30. Organizers of Bridgeport's Sound On Sound music festival have teased a "stadium-sized act" that will headline the 2023 edition of the festival. The Stones had been holed up upstate in Washington rehearsing for their upcoming Steel Wheels tour and wanted to play for a small live. The Band (which was currently on touring hiatus) was chosen as the third act. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. His story is the thing that dreams are made of. Tickets. Lord's work, well done! Doesn't seem to be a guy that'd talk out of his ass. 9:00. Jim Koplik. (24:20) A brand new feature to dialing 9-1-1 will allow for video streaming from the caller to the dispatcher. Join Facebook to connect with Jim Koplik and others you may know. 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 morning after: Shelly Finkel, left, and Jimmy Koplik exchange pleasantries with fans in the aftermath of Summer Jam ‘73 at Watkins Glen. 4 million in 2022, up from $5 million the prior year. Genre. Other partners include Live Nation and Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater developer Howard Saffan. audioboom. " (12:30)Ticketsonsale. 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. The film promises to provide an authentic and comprehensive portrayal of the rock festival, providing a snapshot of a key moment in rock history and the careers of Koplik and Finkel. , Koplik said. View the profiles of people named Jimmy Koplik. 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. "We are thrilled to bring the second annual Sound On Sound back to Seaside Park. Koplik has produced shows for the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, and everyone in between. Plus, some more hints about this year's Sound on Sound music festival, and the 21 artists that have already been. 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. Vince Berry. 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. He’s part of the 2021 class of the VenuesNow Hall of Honor,. AJ goes in the Box and the hell ride begins. Joining Jimmy were Howard Saffan from the Harford Healthcare Amphitheater, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, and Tom Russell, a co-founder and partner of Founders Entertainment to answer all your questions. A peek at the executive compensation package for Live Nation/Ticketmaster CEO Michael Rapino. 12, 1989. Jim Koplik, the president of Metropolitan Entertainment, a large concert-promoting concern in Montclair, N. "We had an array of drugs," Koplik admitted. Jim Koplik Presents Archive. 1PLR)/NEW HAVEN, CT's Morning Show CHAZ & AJ helped raise over $88,400 in cash for JIMMY KOPLIK’s "Coats For A Cause. It was the Summer of 1973, the ‘Hippie movement’ of the 1960’s still existed, but only in isolated pockets, tucked way in the dusty cobwebbed corners of the counterculture. “We knew we were in trouble on Friday,” Jimmy Koplik, one of the show’s producers, says today. View the profiles of people named Jimmy Koplik. It’s one of many colorful stories shared by Koplik, one of the true pioneers among concert promoters. 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. 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. 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 announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. Rod Stewart and Cheap Trick are coming to the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in. 4. Kudos to Jordan Wolowitz, Jim Koplik and Jeremy Koplik. Years active. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about Concert Week, offering $25 tickets to a wide variety of shows. Live Nation doesn’t disclose exact figures for ticket sales, but Koplik said the Amp sold more than 750,000 tickets over the first four seasons -- an average of 8,600 per show -- and hopes to. 9:00. Mickelson liked what he saw and decided to become a promoter. Finkel received the Boxing Writers Association of America Manager of the Year award in 1990 and 1993. 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. Beck (Los Angeles, CA) Beat the traffic and enjoy a 90-minute preshow event from show time. Great news for weed smokers in Connecticut!According to a 1990 Republican article, Jim Koplik, then with Cross Country Concerts, was one of them. 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. (13:42)Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to share more details about "Festival Weekend," which begins on Friday at 10 AM. We sold 150,000. His base salary increased slightly to $1. James is related to Emily F Koplik and Jeremy Sam Koplik. (He has since moved his operations to Montclair, N. Jimmy Koplik shared some stories about strange concert pairings, and opening bands he though were better than the headliners. The price of admission was $10 and word spread fast of this event, as approximately 150, 000 tickets were sold. on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Jimmy Koplik has a surprise for the person who donates the most amount of money to the AJ in a Box. 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. m. , said it was "a great summer" because his company had a total of 11 stadium shows, at. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. Jimmy Koplik is on Facebook. Brian Phelps is the owner of Toad’s Place, where he has worked since 1976. Live Nation Regional President Jim Koplik, left, speaks during the Harbor Yard Amphitheater announcement on McLevy Green in Bridgeport, Conn. 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. ) 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. 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. Highlights from another awesome show. Jim Koplik is a legendary concert promoter, and a household name in CT. The show’s ending witnessed a renowned musician joining the Dead onstage for a mega-jam. And here is the full Festival line up. The success of the concert. It could be argued Jimmy Koplik is the longest running PLR air personality ever. (25:21) Jay and Ila came in studio to make a big announcement about the Milford Oyster Festival this summer. Koplik assumes that The Eagles will gross about $5 million during the band’s Great Woods stint alone. He’s been promoting bands and booking venues since the late 1960s, and he. They are. . 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. I got a chance to meet *(Summer Jam promotor) Jimmy Koplik 10-12 years ago. Jim Koplik, who operates the amphitheater, said 10. “At the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, we are proud to be part of Rock the Shot,” Saffran said. Select this result to view James Howard Koplik's phone number, address, and more. Jimmy Koplik of Live Nation discusses the reunion of a band that was a concert favorite in the 90’s. After the event, the media reported there were 50 people arrested, 4 died on the roads and one baby was born. 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. Next month, we will be partnering with the Bridgeport Rescue Mission to distribute thousands of holiday turkeys. Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2023 Bridgeport, CT. Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater tickets and upcoming 2023 event schedule. com. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Occupation (s) Promoter. Koplik said the Meadows will respond to such breaches in. “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. Along with Alanis Morissette, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Trey Anastasio and so many other emerging and classic artists – this year’s festival will be awesome," said Jim Koplik, President Live Nation CT and Upstate NY. "Jim Koplik Presents" built its foundation in the early 1970's when Koplik was. In 1981 Koplik moved from Westchester County, New York to Stamford. Our colleague Large Dave pulled a few strings and asked Koplik to join the Ethan and Lou Show on I-95, and he obliged on Thursday (9/14/22). has been transformed into Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, a concert venue equipped a new roof, dugout bars and the Jim Koplik Club. (0:00) Chaz and AJ spent money to bring AI Satan to the Tribe. Koplik nor Chevrolet would. " All the money raised will go towards. 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. (203) 882-9757 6:40. (5:45 PM show, 4:15 PM preshow) This is in the comfort of Jimmy's personal club. This year’s Hall of Honor class is appropriately influential, with careers that have shaped the venue business in recent decades and whose contributions will surely impact generations. VIP and. Chip and I became friendly in 1971 when he promoted the Beach Boys at Carnegie Hall, and I promoted Columbus, Ohio the day before. Chaz and AJ invited Jimmy Koplik on this morning to break the news a little earlier than usual, the first show coming to the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport. KOPLIK--Andrea Wolfson. 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. “Dave is unquestionably the number one live performer in the history of Connecticut. Sound on Sound Music Festival. News 12 (Video) Made In Connecticut: Legendary concert promoter Jimmy Koplik. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through Jim Koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut-based company. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Lounge: Pixies And Modest Mouse buy. Ticketmaster Premier Parking: Pixies And Modest Mouse buy. Ned Lamont’s administration, which has set strict regulations for doing business during the. The promoter Jim Koplik introduced us to the crowd. Mayor Joe Ganim is joined by other city officials and developers for groundbreaking. 1 New Haven and some awesome calls from the #Tribe. 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. audioboom. 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. (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. We had brought a bunch of t-shirts to the gig with us like we usually did at the time. CONNOISSEUR MEDIA Rock WPLR (99. 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 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. 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. 9:00. His father suggested forming a partnership with his card playing buddy’s son. 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. For more information, visit soundonsoundct. . Thursday, February 28: Pam's Officially Leaving Us And Jimmy. 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. 6,725 likes · 156 talking about this. ” 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. 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!. 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. 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. James Koplik lives in Palm Beach Gardens, FL; previous cities include Nazareth PA, Montclair NJ and Stamford CT. Looking for tickets for 'jordan+davis'? Search at Ticketmaster. 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. Connecticut General AssemblyPODCAST – Thursday, August 17: Dumb Ass News; AI Satan; Jimmy Koplik. 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. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. "I believe [the amphitheater] now. Bridgeport Art Trail Story Telling Exchange. Join Facebook to connect with Jimmy Koplik and others you may know. The Top Ten shows to binge with Comedian Ayesheh Mae. Then, Joe Meyers the movie critic was on to talk. Add-Ons Available. “These guys do what they say they’re gonna do,” insisted Kristen Okesson, general manager at Connoisseur Media, which. 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. Event by Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. Jim Koplik Presents Archive. Every artist scheduled to perform will be announced live on Chaz and AJ, Tuesday, February 14th. 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. 3-5 days after symptoms begin: measles rash. 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. 3 million from $1. Details. Dumb Ass News. Event starts on Wednesday, 6 September 2023 and happening at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, Bridgeport, CT. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Memorabilia Lounge includes early entry through a dedicated entrance, complimentary finger food, and one (1) Complementary beverage. 8:30. Years active. “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. Ned Lamont as the special guest. Jim Koplik has promoted the Rolling Stones, McCartney and Springsteen over the years. 4 Billion • Operating Free Cash Flow Up. 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. 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. As the weekend arrived, a mass of people. Devoted. Login Lost my. “Sound on Sound” info and behind the scenes at Connecticut’s largest music festival. 1 million, and he. “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. 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. 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. 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. Pichai’s pay. To learn more about the documentary and to help make the project come to life, click HERE. When Hartford's Superintendent of Schools, Patricia A. [2]Beach column on a talk by promoter Jimmy Koplik about his years in the rock music. 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 '70s, I think . Plus, some more hints about this year's Sound on Sound music festival, and the 21 artists that have already been.