Connecticut’s most popular morning team, Chaz and AJ (WPLR and WFOX), helped raise over $88,400 in cash for Jimmy Koplik’s ‘Coats For A Cause. 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 underserved. 1PLR)/NEW HAVEN, CT's Morning Show CHAZ & AJ helped raise over $88,400 in cash for JIMMY KOPLIK’s "Coats For A Cause. Jim Koplik Presents Archive. The unveiling of the Gunner Roofing AJ in a Box. See Photos. 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. 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. 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). “Sound on Sound” info and behind the scenes at Connecticut’s largest music festival. July 12, 2018. Password recovery. Make snippets of Jimmy talking to create audio highlights to share with your friends or embed in related blog posts. “Dave is unquestionably the number one live performer in the history of Connecticut. (0:00)Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. (CelebrityAccess) — Jimmy Koplik, the legendary New England concert promoter and President of Live Nation Connecticut-Upstate New York will be featured on. Developer Howard Saffan and concert promoter Jim Koplik of Live Nation recently said they need Gov. (25:21) Jay and Ila came in studio to make a big announcement about the Milford Oyster Festival this summer. On Friday, in partnership with the self-described “concert kid” who’s now governor. Jim Koplik & Shelley Finkel cofounded Cable Music and started promoting concerts at the Palace. Kudos to Jordan Wolowitz, Jim Koplik and Jeremy Koplik. May 7, 2016 8 Jimmy Koplik looked out into a crowd at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford and recalled the most amazing rock show he ever had a hand in, on the night. News 12 (Video) Made In Connecticut: Legendary concert promoter Jimmy Koplik. 3 million from $1. "We had an array of drugs," Koplik admitted. PODCAST – Thursday, March 16: Comedian Ayeshah Mae; Jimmy Koplik. Jimmy Koplik and Shelly Finkel’s Summer Jam at Watkins Glen To Be Featured In A Kickstarter Documentary. 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. " Jimmy also took calls from the Tribe about Aerosmith, Bob Seger, and gave information about "Friends Of Jimmy. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. (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. " All the money raised will go towards. . 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. (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. Jim Koplik, the promoter’s regional president, sat next to Saffan. The unveiling of the Gunner Roofing AJ in a Box. Koplik has produced shows for the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, and everyone in between. Mickelson liked what he saw and decided to become a promoter. Then we threw out a bunch of our band t-shirts to the crowd. 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. Select this result to view James Howard Koplik's phone number, address, and more. Jimmy also had an encounter recently with Paul, at a distance, but did not talk to him. 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. (5:45 PM show, 4:15 PM preshow) This is in the comfort of Jimmy's personal club. In mid-October Mayor Joe Ganim’s administration and the City Council approved a 10-year contract with the group. (0:00) The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the largest in the state. Welcome to the Club. The price of admission was $10 and word spread fast of this event, as approximately 150, 000 tickets were sold. They finally received recognition after organizing the Grateful Dead concert in Hartford, Connecticut. Jimmy Kopliks Rock & Roll Lounge: Beck Hosted By Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced for the year, including Carrie Underwood and The Killers. Next Big Red trailblazer in Big Ten. Additionally, Live Nation promotes and produces shows at the XL Center in Hartford and other venues within the state of Connecticut. 1972. Jim Koplik has earned a place in the concert-promoting hall of fame for helping throw what is still the biggest rock show in U. ” The 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. "The '70s, I think . Koplik is a board member of Connecticut Special Olympics, the National Kidney Foundation of Connecticut. A very special Thank You to Shelly Finkel. His answer was Goosemas this year!! Fingers crossed this is true! Koplik started his career in the late 1960s, when he was a student at Ohio State University and brought the band Steppenwolf to the school for a show. 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. 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. 8:40. “We did sound checks and there were already 150,000 people there, and we had lost some of the fencing already. “We knew we were in trouble on Friday,” Jimmy Koplik, one of the show’s producers, says today. are over. "I believe [the amphitheater] now. To learn more about the documentary and to help make the project come to life, click HERE. 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. Plus, the Tribe called in questions for Jimmy about the Outlaw Music Festival, Imagine Dragons, and Phish. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. at St. A password will be e-mailed to you. "We are thrilled to bring the second annual Sound On Sound back to Seaside Park. 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. We were partners for over 25x years and. 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. They were young and very focused on getting things going for their business in music. 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. ’ All the money raised will go towards purchasing EMPWR coats for Bridgeport’s homeless. 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. (23:01) Steve Kueny grew a giant pumpkin, hollowed it out, got inside, and paddled it for over 39 miles down a. Jimmy Koplik saw # RodneyDangerfield ‘s junk and tells us how and what he thought. 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. 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. WPLR from last Thursday 3/9 click on that date to listen. 1 million, and he. "Jim Koplik Presents" built its foundation in the early 1970's when Koplik was. 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. Koplik said the Meadows will respond to such breaches in. “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. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Lounge: The Temptations & the Four Tops. Jimmy Koplik of Live Nation discusses the reunion of a band that was a concert favorite in the 90’s. Most Popular UConn women's basketball routs No. 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. Wed • 7:00pm. In 1981 Koplik moved from Westchester County, New York to Stamford. 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. Howard Saffan, left, and Jim Koplik message board a presentation to the council committee. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. Flashback: Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. 1 New Haven and some awesome calls from the #Tribe. Attorney General William Tong was on with Chaz and AJ to make an announcement about Kia/Hyundai thefts. 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. "I believe [the amphitheater] now. 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. Koplik has produced shows for the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, and everyone in between. 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. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. His story is the thing that dreams are made of. Jim Koplik, legendary concert promoter and President of Live Nation CT, wants you make sure you. Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to share some updates on Aerosmith, Foo Fighters and Bruce Springsteen. Help came in the form of Bill Graham, Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel. The Top Ten shows to binge with Comedian Ayesheh Mae. The crowd was electric and enthusiastically greeted us. The best result we found for your search is James Howard Koplik age 70s in Stamford, CT in the North Stamford neighborhood. . The press conference was held at the Harbor Yard Amphitheater and featured Mayor Joe. 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. Dumb Ass News – A backflip slip causes lip to rip, for this unfortunate rugby player. 7:20. 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. 6:00. View the profiles of people named Jimmy Koplik. 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. 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. 10,868 likes · 228 talking about this. 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. . Then we threw out a bunch of our band t-shirts to the crowd. 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. 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. Kudos to Jordan Wolowitz, Jim Koplik and Jeremy Koplik. LOS ANGELES, CA — A Kickstarter. (Jeremy and Jimmy Koplik) for all your hard work. He was on “Chaz and AJ” this morning to discuss how the Watkins Glen Summer Jam turned out to be his own personal disaster. 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. 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. We wished him happy birthday and gave him one of our band t-shirts as a gift. Great news for weed smokers in Connecticut!According to a 1990 Republican article, Jim Koplik, then with Cross Country Concerts, was one of them. 4 million in 2022, up from $5 million the prior year. With 600,000 people crammed. Koplik assumes that The Eagles will gross about $5 million during the band’s Great Woods stint alone. 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. The success of the concert convinced. The show’s ending witnessed a renowned musician joining the Dead onstage for a mega-jam. J. While not quite the Fyre Festival, Jimmy Koplik had his own mess of a concert in the summer of 1973. Help came in the form of Bill Graham, Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel. 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. Mickelson liked what he saw and decided to become a promoter. Jim Koplik. Plus, Jimmy gives his first reaction to the Rock Hall of Fame nominees, and which artists he's likely to be voting for. They were later briefly joined by Jim Koplik, Live Nation’s regional president. Tribe member Austin called in with some first-hand information aOct. Plus, some more hints about this year's Sound on Sound music festival, and the 21 artists that have already been. And here is the full Festival line up. KOPLIK--Andrea Wolfson. "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 Stones had been holed up upstate in Washington rehearsing for their upcoming Steel Wheels tour and wanted to play for a small live. (0:00) Dumb Ass News – A woman in New Jersey has gone viral for her eyewitness account of a tornado. Plus, Sammy Hagar news and the anniversary of the legendary Bob Dylan show at Toad's. ”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. Ear infection. . (0:00)The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the largest in the state. Image Credit: REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File. I can’t think of a better partner. Meanwhile, Live Nation blames ticket scalping (which it participates in) for high ticket prices. The Summer Jam was to feature the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers. 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. “The Stones were. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Memorabilia Lounge includes early entry through a dedicated entrance, complimentary finger food, and one (1) Complementary beverage. Dumb Ass News. So was a promoter named John Drew, who was a partner with Don Law. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Lounge: Pixies And Modest Mouse buy. 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. Roll Lounge. Facebook gives people the power to share. Rod Stewart and Cheap Trick are coming to the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in. A dream triple bill on this day in 1991 and it only cost $18. “Jimmy was an extremely important part in our entire process over the years,” says Phelps. Goosemas 2023 at Mohegan! CT native here, my local rock station had Jimmy Koplik on (the President of LiveNation for this region) for questions. They were later briefly joined by Jim Koplik, Live Nation’s regional president. Koplik, who is married to a teacher, allowed the school system to use the Meadows. The event presented by the Palace and WPLR 99. 50 years later, they joined forces with a group of veteran filmmakers to create the definitive film about the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen. 22 Listeners can go to SoundOnSoundCT. J. 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. Watch the trailer below to get a sneak peek. (He has since moved his operations to Montclair, N. Share this story Jim Koplik Presents Archive. Rita SchoolRoute 9 South in Haddam reopens after car crash. In mid-October Mayor Joe Ganim’s administration and the City Council approved a 10-year contract with the group. 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. He’s been promoting bands and booking venues since the late 1960s, and he. 243 23 Comments Like Comment Share Copy;James Koplik is 73 years old and was born on 08/11/1949. Highlights from another awesome show. Per Koplik, the festival is partnering with Founders Entertainment, the same company who brings you the Governor’s Ball in New York City. 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. For more information, visit soundonsoundct. Sara Koplik, director of Hillel at UNM's Jewish Student Center. com, the number one source for concerts, sports, arts, theater, theatre, broadway shows, family event tickets on online. 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. Joe analyzed the picks for the Giants and Jets, and tried. 6,725 likes · 156 talking about this. Flashback: Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. ”. Movies. Pat OatJim Koplik, president of the Jim Koplik Presents, a division of Clear Channel Media, which owns the theater, said five companies had bid for the rights. During their performance members of the Allman Brothers Band who were backstage were invited to. The last Beatles song and what’s Jimmy’s dream double bill? 8:40. Jim Koplik. Koplik nor Chevrolet would. See Tickets. (13:42)Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to share more details about "Festival Weekend," which begins on Friday at 10 AM. wow. . 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. “Part of the barricade came down, and there was an automatic rush of people through it,” said Jim Koplik, co-owner of the Meadows. In 2023 members were. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through jim koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut-based company. 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. (203) 882-9757 6:40. 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. S. has been transformed into Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, a concert venue equipped a new roof, dugout bars and the Jim Koplik Club. Jim Koplik, the president of Metropolitan Entertainment, a large concert-promoting concern in Montclair, N. Daniel welcomed back 4,500 teachers late last summer, Mr. Beck (Los Angeles, CA) Beat the traffic and enjoy a 90-minute preshow event from show time. Plus, some more hints about this year's. Koplik, 62, has been promoting shows in Connecticut. 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. Plus, the Tribe had some questions for him about concerts being rescheduled or canceled. Beach column on a talk by promoter Jimmy Koplik about his years in the rock music. . Koplik was on Chaz and AJ this morning telling the story of how in the late seventies he was losing “hundreds of thousands of dollars on shows”. 3-5 days after symptoms begin: measles rash. YOU KNOW, HAVING SURVIVED JIM CROW, LOUISIANA, IN THE 40S AND 50S AND MOVING AWAY FROM THERE. James is related to Emily F Koplik and Jeremy Sam Koplik. 6,725 likes · 170 talking about this. As the briefing ended, Hartford HealthCare donated $10,000 to Jimmy Koplik’s Coat Drive to benefit those less fortunate in Bridgeport. Koplik is a really cool guy and said it’s going to be much better this year and one of. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was in studio with Chaz and AJ to announce the full lineup for 2023's Sound on Sound Music Festival in Bridgeport. 1960s - present. View the profiles of people named Jim Koplik. We were the true believers of the resurgence of the Beach Boys. (0:00) Jimmy Koplik answers your concert questions. . It’s one of many colorful stories shared by Koplik, one of the true pioneers among concert promoters. Jim Koplik Presents Archive. Mayor Joe Ganim, Live Nation concert promoter Jim Koplik and developer Howard Saffan broke ground Thursday on a $15 million warm-weather amphitheater whose boutique tensile roof more than 100 feet high will change the face of the Downtown/South. 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. 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. 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. (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. Out they came, those rock ‘n’ roll immortals, standing so close to us: Jagger, Richards. As the briefing ended, Hartford HealthCare donated $10,000 to Jimmy Koplik’s Coat Drive to benefit those less fortunate in Bridgeport. 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. 12, 1989. “Part of the barricade came down, and there was an automatic rush of people through it,” said Jim Koplik, co-owner of the Meadows. Koplik said the Meadows will respond to such breaches in. 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. 10,868 likes · 228 talking about this. To learn more about the documentary and to help make the project come to life, click HERE. Jimmy Koplik points to multiple landmark concerts he’s promoted over 53 years in the live music biz. Revisiting Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. “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. 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. . We have separated them by the nearest location and price. Palace and WPLR 99. 8:30. Join Facebook to connect with Jim Koplik and others you may know. 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. AJ goes in the Box and the hell ride begins. to 2:30 p. 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. Flanked by developer Howard Saffan and concert promoter Jim Koplik, Mayor Joe Ganim expressed high hopes for the plans his office approved earlier in the week. Koplik Jimmy. Next Hall Of Honor 2021: Jimmy Koplik. Koplik, along with his business partner, Shelly Finkel, were the promoters. Jimmy Koplik is on with Chaz and AJ - the Tribe called in about bands like Pearl Jam, Neil Young and AC/DC. Login Lost my. 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. (25:21) Jay and Ila came in studio to make a big announcement about the Milford Oyster Festival this summer. The podcast’s tagline is “For The Committed And The Curious,” as episodes will invite new fans to explore the band’s. 7:00. June 27, 1944 (age 79) Brooklyn, U. 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). The Top 10 songs with "box" in the title. End of Results. Pichai’s pay. Centre Management took. In 1972 they staged a series of shows in Hartford, one of which was a Grateful Dead concert. 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. The promoter Jim Koplik introduced us to the crowd. (39:54)Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning (really just Chaz, as AJ was on his way to get into the box) and got to hear the torture song for this year's "AJ in a Box. Jimmy Koplik is on Facebook. Bridgeport Art Trail Story Telling Exchange. Tickets. There was free cocaine and marijuana backstage. I recognized him as the concert promoter Jim Koplik. Developer Howard Saffan and concert promoter Jim Koplik of Live Nation, who, with New York City-based Founders Entertainment are the key partners behind Sound on Sound, attended the online meeting. His father suggested forming a partnership with his card playing buddy’s son. Gasoline Alley by Jim Scancarelli. Clear Channel and Koplik have moved for summary judgment on both of these counts. His answer was Goosemas this year!! Fingers crossed this is true!Koplik started his career in the late 1960s, when he was a student at Ohio State University and brought the band Steppenwolf to the school for a show. “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. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. AJ will basically be a Girl Scout today. Y. And Italians in the news. In 1981 Koplik moved from Westchester County, New York to Stamford. Jimmy revealed how they chose which shows to offer, and which ones have been selling quickly after just one day. I was talking to a friend and said I want to tell Jimmy about the concert, the live broadcast, and he said, ‘Don’t. He's a legendary concert promoter and longtime Connecticut resident. 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. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about all shows coming to Connecticut. Bronchitis, laryngitis or croup. 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. When Hartford's Superintendent of Schools, Patricia A. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. 8:40. 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. That show was a success, but what if it could be done bigger? That's how 1973's Summer. on Thursday, August 10, 2017. , said last year's experience made his company "much more conservative. VIP and. 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. Jim Koplik, the president of Metropolitan Entertainment, a large concert-promoting concern in Montclair, N. 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. Tiny white spots (Koplik spots) may appear inside the mouth two to three days after symptoms begin. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik admitted he works every day to bring Paul McCartney to Connecticut. His base salary increased slightly to $1. Join Facebook to connect with Jim Koplik and others you may know. 1 New Haven and some awesome calls from the #Tribe. Bridgeport, CT 06604 + Google Map. The Jimmy Koplik Coat Drive raised over $100,000 to purchase coats for the homeless. The median Googler earned $279,802, hardly starvation wages. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. His base salary increased slightly to $1. As the weekend arrived, a mass of people. A machete used in a road rage incident in Connecticut. That is a fact, according to Jim Koplik, President of Live Nation Connecticut and Upstate New York. 9 of 15 10 of 15 Howard Saffan, left, owner of SportsCenter of Connecticut, and Jim Koplik, regional president of concert promoter Live Nation, following the Harbor Yard Amphitheater announcement. Plus, his favorite moments from the New Haven Coliseum and why Guns N’ Roses canceled their show at Lake Compounce years and years ago. 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. Per Koplik, the festival is partnering with Founders Entertainment, the same company who brings you the Governor’s Ball in New York City. Highlights from another awesome show. 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. LOUISIANA. A legendary concert promoter, Jim is responsible for thousands of shows that. Bridgeport is moving forward with the construction of a new music venue, to continue to bring in more musical artists. 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. 31. 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. After this tour, they played shows, opening for New Politics, Third Eye. Add-Ons Available. 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. . 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. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. Public · Anyone on or off Facebook. 6,725 likes · 170 talking about this. View the tour dates and get your tickets to an unforgettable live concert experience. There’s also the Jim Koplik Club named for “Mr. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Pichai’s pay. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. [2]Beach column on a talk by promoter Jimmy Koplik about his years in the rock music. Mayor Joe Ganim is joined by other city officials and developers for groundbreaking. Login to VenuesNow. Jimmy Koplik looked out into a crowd at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford and. PODCAST – Thursday, November 10: Senator Richard Blumenthal; 5 Year Old Has Birthday At Hooters; Jimmy Koplik Dana from WFSB called in with an important donation for AJ in a Box, so we could send him up in the bucket truck immediately. 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. SAMMY HAGAR The Best of All Worlds Tour with special guest Loverboy. A peek at the executive compensation package for Live Nation/Ticketmaster CEO Michael Rapino. Jim Koplik, the president of Metropolitan Entertainment, a large concert-promoting concern in Montclair, N. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced for the year, including Carrie Underwood and The Killers. AJ goes in the Box and the hell ride begins. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99.