Rock. The Stones had been holed up upstate in Washington rehearsing for their upcoming Steel Wheels tour and wanted to play for a small live. [1] [ page needed ] At that show the Grateful Dead were joined on-stage by Dickey Betts , Berry Oakley , and Jai Johanny Johanson , members of the Allman Brothers Band . J. Rita SchoolRoute 9 South in Haddam reopens after car crash. I was talking to a friend and said I want to tell Jimmy about the concert, the live broadcast, and he said, ‘Don’t. Koplik is currently promoting his Sound on Sound music festival coming to Bridgeport, CT on September 24 and 25 of 2022. Koplik, 62, has been promoting shows in Connecticut. "We are thrilled to bring the second annual Sound On Sound back to Seaside Park. com. Flashback: Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. com. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced for the year, including Carrie Underwood and The Killers. 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. J. Get tickets for Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Lounge Jason Mraz - Not An Event Ticket at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater on FRI Jul 5, 2024 at 7:30 PMRESULTS AND OUTLOOK REFLECT STRONG GLOBAL DEMAND FOR LIVE EXPERIENCES 2022 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW (reported FX, vs 2019): Record Results Reflect Incredible Fan Demand • Revenue Up 44% to $16. 8:40. ” Then we stayed to hear the headliner J Geils Band somewhat mystified that Frampton was the. 7:20. 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. Jul 24, 2024. “A man that. "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. Throughout the concert, the two promoters, Jim Koplik, 23, and Shelly Finkel, 29, wandered in and out of the white press trailer, “making themselves available for interviews,” as the press. The 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. 9:30. James H Koplik was born on August 11, 1949, so he is about to turn or is already 74. 10,868 likes · 228 talking about this. 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. Singer/Songwriter Drew Angus in studio. Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. 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. Jimmy explains how the size was very. Another machete attack in the news. . EMPWR coats transform into sleeping bags and can be worn over the shoulder helping people stay. 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. Dumb Ass News – A backflip slip causes lip to rip, for this unfortunate rugby player. Jim Koplik has promoted the Rolling Stones, McCartney and Springsteen over the years. "We are thrilled to bring the second annual Sound On Sound back to Seaside Park. In 1972 they staged a series of shows in Hartford, one of which was a Grateful Dead concert. A very special Thank You to Shelly Finkel. From 11 a. are over. Spoerndle said, “Ladies and gentlemen” and Koplik said, “Please welcome the Rolling Stones!”. 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. Though no name has been mentioned, Jimmy Koplik. Tiny white spots (Koplik spots) may appear inside the mouth two to three days after symptoms begin. Mickelson liked what he saw and decided to become a promoter. We were partners for over 25x years and. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ for his last visit of 2022, so he organized a list of the Top 5 fastest-selling concerts of 2022. 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. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced for the year, including Carrie Underwood and The Killers. 6,725 likes · 170 talking about this. 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. 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. We were partners for over 25x years and. 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. 8:30. Jimmy revealed how they chose which shows to offer, and which ones have been selling quickly after just one day. He's a legendary concert promoter and longtime Connecticut resident. Live Nation Regional President Jim Koplik, left, speaks during the Harbor Yard Amphitheater announcement on McLevy Green in Bridgeport, Conn. It’s an unfamiliar name for longtime concert-goers in Connecticut, who are used to hearing some variation of “Jim Koplik” attached to advertisements for upcoming shows. The show was in the Guinness Book of World Records for. 1 will feature the inimitable Connecticut Concert King Jimmy Koplik and WPLR’s Mike Lapitino, sharing fascinating backstage stories about the Rock legends who played. (0:00) The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the largest in the state. Subject: Re: Unbelievable. To learn more about the documentary and to help make the project come to life, click HERE. The median Googler earned $279,802, hardly starvation wages. (25:21) Jay and Ila came in studio to make a big announcement about the Milford Oyster Festival this summer. Watch the trailer below to get a sneak peek. 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. 8:30. Jim Koplik Presents produces 150 concerts a year, many for the Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, the Xfinity Theatre and for the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about Concert Week, offering $25 tickets to a wide variety of shows. (0:00)<br><br>Dumb Ass News - A woman in New Jersey has gone viral for her eyewitness account of a tornado. AJ will basically be a Girl Scout today. Koplik said the Meadows will respond to such breaches in. No matter what your age, if you've seen a rock concert in Connecticut, chances are it happened because of Jimmy Koplik. Koplik has produced shows for the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, and everyone in between. Jun 22, 2024 - Jun 23, 2024. Invite. 4 million in 2022, up from $5 million the prior year. I am Jim Koplik of Stamford, Connecticut, President of Live Nation Connecticut and Upstate New York. In 1981 Koplik moved from Westchester County, New York to Stamford. (25:21) Jay and Ila came in studio to make a big announcement about the Milford Oyster Festival this summer. Kudos to Jordan Wolowitz, Jim Koplik and Jeremy Koplik. While not quite the Fyre Festival, Jimmy Koplik had his own mess of a concert in the summer of 1973. Add-Ons Available. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. [1] He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2010. The unveiling of the Gunner Roofing AJ in a Box. 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. PODCAST – Thursday, February 23: Starbucks Rant; Dumb Ass News; Jimmy Koplik. (15:04) Alex held for over an hour to share his Van Halen memories with Chaz and AJ. 12, 1989. Public · Anyone on or off Facebook. BRIDGEPORT — Jim Koplik has promoted the Rolling Stones, McCartney and Springsteen over the years. CFO Joe Berchtold also saw his overall compensation jump to $52. Per Koplik, the festival is partnering with Founders Entertainment, the same company who brings you the Governor’s Ball in New York City. (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. 21 of 29 22 of 29 Live Nation Regional President Jim Koplik, left, speaks during the Harbor Yard Amphitheater announcement on McLevy Green in Bridgeport, Conn. Koplik is a board member of Connecticut Special Olympics, the National Kidney Foundation of Connecticut. (17:53). The Jimmy Koplik Coat Drive raised over $100,000 to purchase coats for the homeless. Jimmy Koplik, Howard Saffan, and Jordan Wolowitz made some more announcements about the highly anticipated Sound on Sound Music Festival in Bridgeport this September. LOS ANGELES, CA — A Kickstarter. The success of the concert. 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 acts didn't work, except for the Eagles and Kiss," said Jim Koplik of Metropolitan Entertainment, one of the Northeast's top concert promoters. Then we threw out a bunch of our band t-shirts to the crowd. Norman, Chaz & AJ, Drew, Steve and Stew, Rachel. Live Nation President, Connecticut Jimmy Koplik: “Chip was kind, witty and smart. 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. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. 30 - Oct. Jake Strom in studio. 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, some more hints about this year's Sound on Sound music festival, and the 21 artists that have already been. 10,868 likes · 228 talking about this. He's been involved with the station since we took the air in 1971. Lord's work, well done! Doesn't seem to be a guy that'd talk out of his ass. 7:00. to 2:30 p. Spoerndle said, “Ladies and gentlemen” and Koplik said, “Please welcome the Rolling Stones!”. 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. 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. "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. Other partners include Live Nation and Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater developer Howard Saffan. . His story is the thing that dreams are made of. 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. (5:45 PM show, 4:15 PM preshow) This is in the comfort of Jimmy's personal club. 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. (0:00)Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. Occupation (s) Promoter. . He’s been promoting bands and booking venues since the late 1960s, and he. The event presented by the Palace and WPLR 99. (17:53) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik started his segmen. Full Description. CONNOISSEUR MEDIA Rock WPLR (99. Find details for Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT, including venue info and seating charts. The documentary seeks to fill this void by featuring never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with promoters, band members, attendees, and historians. The best result we found for your search is James Howard Koplik age 70s in Stamford, CT in the North Stamford neighborhood. Thursday, February 28: Pam's Officially Leaving Us And Jimmy. Every artist scheduled to perform will be announced live on Chaz and AJ, Tuesday, February 14th. Jimmy Koplik is on Facebook. Help came in the form of Bill Graham, Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel. I called asking if Goose is on the schedule for Mohegan. 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. From his early Cross Country Concert days with his partner Shelly Finkel to his current position as. 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. 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. com, the number one source for concerts, sports, arts, theater, theatre, broadway shows, family event tickets on online. Join Facebook to connect with Jimmy Koplik and others you may know. Attorney General William Tong was on with Chaz and AJ to make an announcement about Kia/Hyundai thefts. End of Results. 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. Make snippets of Jimmy talking to create audio highlights to share with your friends or embed in related blog posts. Share this story Jim Koplik Presents Archive. He was on “Chaz and AJ” this morning to discuss how the Watkins Glen Summer Jam turned out to be his own personal disaster. 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). "I believe [the amphitheater] now. 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 in studio with Chaz and AJ to announce the full lineup for 2023's Sound on Sound Music Festival in Bridgeport. Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2023 Bridgeport, CT. (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. Goosemas 2023 at Mohegan! CT native here, my local rock station had Jimmy Koplik on (the President of LiveNation for this region) for questions. J. Gen. WPLR from last Thursday 3/9 click on that date to listen. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Koplik Jimmy. 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. Sara Koplik, director of Hillel at UNM's Jewish Student. 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. 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. Organizers of Bridgeport's Sound On Sound music festival have teased a "stadium-sized act" that will headline the 2023 edition of the festival. 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. Jim Koplik & Shelley Finkel cofounded Cable Music and started promoting concerts at the Palace. 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. Jimmy believes we'll know a lot more about Bruce's 2024 plans by tomorrow, and then answered the Tribe's questions. Best friend and beloved wife of Jimmy for an incredible loving and fun-filled 46 years, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 27th in Stamford, CT at the age of 67. The 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. Singer Michael Bolton of Westport and legendary concert promoter Jim Koplik of Stamford are co-hosting a Democratic fundraiser in Bridgeport with Gov. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. They were later briefly joined by Jim Koplik, Live Nation’s regional president. 243 23 Comments Like Comment Share Copy;James Koplik is 73 years old and was born on 08/11/1949. Out they came, those rock ‘n’ roll immortals, standing so close to us: Jagger, Richards. Jimmy Earl, Frank Erwin Center Carol Wallace,San Diego Convention Center. This day in Koplik concert history. 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. On Friday, in partnership with the self-described “concert kid” who’s now governor, Koplik took a crack. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. The last Beatles song and what’s Jimmy’s dream double bill? 8:40. Jim Koplik, the president of Metropolitan Entertainment, a large concert-promoting concern in Montclair, N. The tour was given by the Amphitheater's owner, Howard Saffan, and Jim Koplik, the man who has brought the biggest concerts to us over the past 50 years. 1 New Haven and some awesome calls from the #Tribe. “Sound on Sound” info and behind the scenes at Connecticut’s largest music festival. Jim Koplik, who operates the amphitheater, said 10. Neither Mr. , said it was "a great summer" because his company had a total of 11 stadium shows, at. The. Out they came, those rock ‘n’ roll immortals, standing so close to us: Jagger, Richards. Tiny white spots (Koplik spots) may appear inside the mouth two to three days after symptoms begin. When Hartford's Superintendent of Schools, Patricia A. News 12 (Video) Made In Connecticut: Legendary concert promoter Jimmy Koplik. We wished him happy birthday and gave him one of our band t-shirts as a gift. (27:22) NFL Agent Joe Linta had all the big events from last night’s NFL Draft, which had more than a few technical difficulties. 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. I got a chance to meet *(Summer Jam promotor) Jimmy Koplik 10-12 years ago. This page has all available parking lot listings for the Jimmy Koplik parking. He's a legendary concert promoter and longtime Connecticut resident. Next Big Red trailblazer in Big Ten. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. 6:00. Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. Tickets. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Lounge: Pixies And Modest Mouse buy. 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. Plus, some more hints about this year's Sound on Sound music festival, and the 21 artists that have already. Jim Koplik is an American concert promoter who has produced shows by The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam,. 4. wow. The median Googler earned $279,802, hardly starvation wages. They have also lived in Timberlake, NC and Montclair, NJ. Jim Koplik. Everything went downhill when a concert at Colt Park got cancelled because of the Grateful Dead riot. 1 will feature the inimitable Connecticut Concert King Jimmy Koplik and WPLR’s Mike Lapitino, sharing fascinating backstage stories about the Rock. 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. 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. 50 years later, they joined forces with a group of veteran filmmakers to create the definitive film about the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen. Watch the trailer below to get a sneak peek. It could be argued Jimmy Koplik is the longest running PLR air personality ever. 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. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. audioboom. Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. 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!. See Photos. "The '70s, I think . Rock. 12, 1989. There’s also the Jim Koplik Club named for “Mr. Ticketmaster Concert Info . They were young and very focused on getting things going for their business in music. Next Hall Of Honor 2021: Jimmy Koplik. 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. Jimmy Koplik was on with an update for shows and concerts coming to Connecticut in 2023. We were partners for over 25x years and. 1 New Haven and some awesome calls from the #Tribe. Legendary concer producers Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik brought to life after a successful concert with the Grateful Dead before that set the stage for Summer Jam. (0:00) Dumb Ass News - A woman in New Jersey has gone viral for her eyewitness account of a tornado. 1972. PODCAST – Thursday, December 15: 2022 Concert Recap . Facebook gives people the power to share. 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. “At the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, we are proud to be part of Rock the Shot,” Saffran said. never miss a show!Koplik was on Chaz and AJ this morning telling the story of how in the late seventies he was losing “hundreds of thousands of. Full Description. 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. Diarrhea and vomiting. 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. Flags Are Flying at Half-Staff to Honor Former First Lady. Bridgeport is moving forward with the construction of a new music venue, to continue to bring in more musical artists. “Jimmy was an extremely important part in our entire process over the years,” says Phelps. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through jim koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut-based company. 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. 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. 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. Share: Previous 2022 HALL OF HONOR: PEGGY DAIDAKIS. The Summer Jam was to feature the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers. This lines up. has been transformed into Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, a concert venue equipped a new roof, dugout bars and the Jim Koplik Club. 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 . Amid scrutiny for its ticketing practices, Live Nation/Ticketmaster CEO Michael Rapino’s compensation package tops $139 million. AG Tong has been working with other Attorneys General from around the country to crack down on the "easy" thefts of their vehicles. We have separated them by the nearest location and price. But Arfa also paid his dues, working alongside other paragons of the industry, including Mitch Slater, Bob Sillerman, Marsha Vlasic, K2’s John. Jim Koplik, president of Jim Koplik Presents, reportedly revealed during his "Jim Koplik Rock Concert Report" segment on the Hartford radio station WCCC earlier today that a formal announcement. Connect With Us. What's on TV & Streaming Top 250 TV Shows Most Popular TV Shows Browse TV Shows by Genre TV News. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through Jim Koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut-based company. . Jimmy revealed how they chose which shows to offer, and which ones have been selling quickly after just one day. 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 Jimmy Koplik Coat Drive raised over $100,000 to purchase coats for the homeless. Flashback: Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. On Friday, in partnership with the self-described “concert kid” who’s now governor, Koplik took a crack. Kudos to Jordan Wolowitz, Jim Koplik and Jeremy Koplik. 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. 4 million in 2022, up from $5 million the prior year. . . Background details that you might want. Self: Pizza: A Love Story. The unveiling of the Gunner Roofing AJ in a Box. Jimmy Koplik of Live Nation discusses the reunion of a band that was a concert favorite in the 90’s. 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. Howard Saffan on LinkedIn: Sound on Sound Music Festival | Sept. “Part of the barricade came down, and there was an automatic rush of people through it,” said Jim Koplik, co-owner of the Meadows. "I believe [the amphitheater] now. 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. 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. Rapino signed a new agreement with Live Nation to continue his. Thursday, June 4: Foxwoods First Week Open, Cart Narcs, Jimmy Koplik Concert Stories and Updates, Sports Restarting with Drew Brees . 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. 1 New Haven and some awesome calls from the #Tribe. A legendary concert promoter, Jim is responsible for thousands of shows that. (24:20) A brand new feature to dialing 9-1-1 will allow for video streaming from the caller to the dispatcher. 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. This day in Koplik concert history. 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. Didn't listen, but nice find!. Image Credit: REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File. As the briefing ended, Hartford HealthCare donated $10,000 to Jimmy Koplik’s Coat Drive to benefit those less fortunate in Bridgeport. Meanwhile, Live Nation blames ticket scalping (which it participates in) for high ticket prices. Revisiting Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. 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. Buy Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater tickets at Ticketmaster. (0:00) Jimmy Koplik answers your concert questions. The show’s ending witnessed a renowned musician joining the Dead onstage for a mega-jam. com for single day tickets and use the code GLORIA at checkout. It was the Summer of 1973, the ‘Hippie movement’ of the 1960’s still existed, but only in isolated pockets, tucked way in the dusty cobwebbed corners of the counterculture. Jimmy Koplik 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. . Additionally, Live Nation promotes and produces shows at the XL Center in Hartford and other venues within the state of Connecticut. 1, 2023Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning with a ton of exciting details, about big plans for 2025. A peek at the executive compensation package for Live Nation/Ticketmaster CEO Michael Rapino. "We had an array of drugs," Koplik admitted. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Clear Channel and Koplik have moved for summary judgment on both of these counts. The press conference was held at the Harbor Yard Amphitheater and featured Mayor Joe. They began preparations in February, built. 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. Friday, April 5: Adam Ferrara Stops By And Remembering Kurt Cobain 25 Years Later. Devoted. 9:00. Jim Koplik Presents Archive. Jim Koplik is a legendary concert promoter, and a household name in CT. He was on “Chaz and AJ” this morning to discuss how the Watkins Glen Summer Jam turned out to be his own personal disaster. 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. Pollstar sister publication VenuesNow in its Year End issue unveiled its yearly Hall Of Honor class, which this year includes noted venue exec. Ned Lamont as the special guest. " All the money raised will go towards. Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik limited the $10 tickets at 150,000, but many fans came without tickets, turning the festival into a spectacle. 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. Kudos to Jordan Wolowitz, Jim Koplik and Jeremy Koplik. 500 Broad Street. Jimmy. Jimmy Koplik is on with Chaz and AJ - the Tribe called in about bands like Pearl Jam, Neil Young and AC/DC. Buckeye Country Superfest. 1 will feature the inimitable Connecticut Concert King Jimmy Koplik and WPLR’s Mike Lapitino, sharing fascinating backstage stories about the Rock. Koplik nor Chevrolet would. 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. There was free cocaine and marijuana backstage. His father suggested forming a partnership with his card playing buddy’s son.