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. “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. Self: Pizza: A Love Story. 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. He is now. We wished him happy birthday and gave him one of our band t-shirts as a gift. A machete used in a road rage incident in Connecticut. Jennifer talks about the holiday break with Chaz and the crazy gifts they got each other (0:00) Jennifer's brother Rick shares why he'll never go to a gun range with AJ again (6:45) Jimmy Koplik talks about New Year's shows he organized with the Allman Brothers, and tells the story of the onlyFebruary 28, 2019 ·. has been transformed into Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, a concert venue equipped a new roof, dugout bars and the Jim Koplik Club. Stat. The median Googler earned $279,802, hardly starvation wages. 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. 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. View the profiles of people named Jimmy Koplik. 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. “Part of the barricade came down, and there was an automatic rush of people through it,” said Jim Koplik, co-owner of the Meadows. They began preparations in February, built. ” As the briefing ended, Hartford HealthCare donated $10,000 to Jimmy Koplik’s Coat Drive to benefit those less fortunate in Bridgeport. 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. Jimmy Koplik _____ From: Ellie Ovsenik. 1 will feature the inimitable Connecticut Concert King Jimmy Koplik and WPLR’s Mike Lapitino, sharing fascinating backstage stories about the Rock. Three to five days after symptoms begin, a rash breaks out. Revisiting Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. The Jimmy Koplik Coat Drive raised over $100,000 to purchase coats for the homeless. The best result we found for your search is James Howard Koplik age 70s in Stamford, CT in the North Stamford neighborhood. 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. Chaz & AJ in the Morning « »Pod Pick: 2023 Concerts With Jimmy Koplik. Event by Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. 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. That’s a home run of a person. In 1972, Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel worked as concert promoters. Diarrhea and vomiting. 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. Jim Koplik, President of Live Nation CT “Although I am disappointed that we cannot provide concert fans a 2020 season, I am excited that our 2021 will be a full summer season with great shows Damage at Sunday night’s Rage Against the Machine concert at the Meadows Music Theatre in Hartford was put at as much as $40,000 on Monday. 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. "We are thrilled to bring the second annual Sound On Sound back to Seaside Park. Menu. James also answers to James H Koplick, Jim Kaplik, Jim H Koplik, Jim Koplik and James H Koplik, and perhaps a couple of other names. Highlights from another awesome show. . Welcome to the Club. comedy music leisure. “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. The tour was given by the Amphitheater's owner, Howard Saffan, and Jim Koplik, the man who has brought the biggest concerts to us over the past 50 years. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. On Friday, in partnership with the self-described “concert kid” who’s now governor. Devoted. A very special Thank You to Shelly Finkel. 3 million from $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. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. (24:20) A brand new feature to dialing 9-1-1 will allow for video streaming from the caller to the dispatcher. 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. Jim Koplik, legendary concert promoter and Chairman of Live Nation Connecticut, wants you make sure you never miss a show again!. Other partners include Live Nation and Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater developer Howard Saffan. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. Jim Koplik, who knows as much about the live music business as anyone on the planet, is the laid-back purveyor of cool. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about all shows coming to Connecticut. 1 million, and he. After the event, the media reported there were 50 people arrested, 4 died on the roads and one baby was born. The price of admission was $10 and word spread fast of this event, as approximately 150, 000 tickets were sold. “The Stones were. July 12, 2018. It represents the beginning of a succession plan as veteran concert promoter Jim Koplik trains his son Jeremy to one day take over the business. There may be indoor and outdoor options for tailgate events in the parking lot, but you should always check the local rules. " (12:30)Ticketsonsale. 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. Other partners include Live Nation and Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater developer Howard Saffan. ’ All the money raised will go towards purchasing EMPWR coats for Bridgeport’s homeless. (25:21) Jay and Ila came in studio to make a big announcement about the Milford Oyster Festival this summer. 1 of 5. And Italians in the news. "I believe [the amphitheater] now. That show was a success, but what if it could be done bigger? That's how 1973's Summer. (0:00)The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the largest in the state. But Arfa also paid his dues, working alongside other paragons of the industry, including Mitch Slater, Bob Sillerman, Marsha Vlasic, K2’s John. Ned Lamont as the special guest. 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 Kopliks Rock & Roll Lounge: Beck Hosted By Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. (17:53). Jim Koplik, the president of Metropolitan Entertainment, a large concert-promoting concern in Montclair, N. . Willy Wonka Jr. Jake Strom in studio. 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. Concert promoter Jim Koplik helped recruit the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers and The Band to play in Watkins Glen at one of the biggest shows ever held. I called asking if Goose is on the schedule for Mohegan. Jimmy revealed how they chose which shows to offer, and which ones have been selling quickly after just one day. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Vince Berry. 6,725 likes · 170 talking about this. 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. . . Little did the Connecticut-area promoter team of Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik realize that they, along with promoter Bill Graham, would end up throwing one of the largest music events in human. "Instead of being drug-free, it was free drugs, with a trailer of free coke and pot for anyone in. Goosemas 2023 at Mohegan! CT native here, my local rock station had Jimmy Koplik on (the President of LiveNation for this region) for questions. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media Koplik offered a candid, behind the scenes account of some of his most memorable stories with legendary bands. 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. Spoerndle said, “Ladies and gentlemen” and Koplik said, “Please welcome the Rolling Stones!”. “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. 500 batteries. Plus, his favorite moments from the New Haven Coliseum and why Guns N’ Roses canceled their show at Lake Compounce years and years ago. In 1981 Koplik moved from Westchester County, New York to Stamford. It could be argued Jimmy Koplik is the longest running PLR air personality ever. Bridgeport, CT 06604 + Google Map. Connect With Us. Tickets. We were partners for over 25x years and. 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. Jim Koplik, the promoter’s regional president, sat next to Saffan. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik will always remember today as the day John Lennon was killed. Koplik, 62, has been promoting shows in Connecticut. 1 New Haven and some awesome calls from the #Tribe. The Stones had been holed up upstate in Washington rehearsing for their upcoming Steel Wheels tour and wanted to play for a small live. Full Description. Live Nation Regional President Jim Koplik, left, speaks during the Harbor Yard Amphitheater announcement on McLevy Green in Bridgeport, Conn. 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. The Stones had been holed up upstate in Washington rehearsing for their upcoming Steel Wheels tour and wanted to play for a small live. Full Description. Jimmy revealed how they chose which shows to offer, and which ones have been selling quickly after just one day. The Top Ten shows to binge with Comedian Ayesheh Mae. 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. Koplik, who is married to a teacher, allowed the school system to use the Meadows. Still, it would take the median employee 808 years to earn Mr. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about concerts coming to Connecticut, including some news about Tool at Mohegan. See Tickets. From his early Cross Country Concert days with his partner Shelly Finkel to his current position as. Join Facebook to connect with Jimmy Koplik and others you may know. 30 - Oct. Koplik is a board member of Connecticut Special Olympics, the National Kidney Foundation of Connecticut. A peek at the executive compensation package for Live Nation/Ticketmaster CEO Michael Rapino. I am Jim Koplik of Stamford, Connecticut, President of Live Nation Connecticut and Upstate New York. com. Bridgeport Art Trail Story Telling Exchange. A legendary concert promoter, Jim is responsible for thousands of shows that. 8:40. Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2023 Bridgeport, CT. Jim Koplik has promoted the Rolling Stones, McCartney and Springsteen over the years. June 27, 1944 (age 79) Brooklyn, U. 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. Koplik is a really cool guy and said it’s going to be much better this year and one of. He’s been promoting bands and booking venues since the late 1960s, and he. (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. 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. "Jimmy Koplik Chairman Northeast LiveNation: The flip side of the. 6:20. The Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, in. A cease and desist order remains in place for the Oakdale Theatre, but organizers say the show will go on. Then, Joe Meyers the movie critic was on to talk. 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. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on the phone to remember Eddie Van Halen. The Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, in. In 1972 they staged a series of shows in Hartford, one of which was a Grateful Dead concert. Of course, no one lives 808 years and job security isn. Flashback: 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. Our. “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. J. We had brought a bunch of t-shirts to the gig with us like we usually did at the time. The morning after: Shelly Finkel, left, and Jimmy Koplik exchange pleasantries with fans in the aftermath of Summer Jam ‘73 at Watkins Glen. I got a chance to meet *(Summer Jam promotor) Jimmy Koplik 10-12 years ago. 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. 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. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik did not have any news to break, but he did explain how concerts in 2020 could work, if they are given the green light by Governor Lamont. CFO Joe Berchtold also saw his overall compensation jump to $52. "We had an array of drugs," Koplik admitted. Big As Texas Festival. What's on TV & Streaming Top 250 TV Shows Most Popular TV Shows Browse TV Shows by Genre TV News. Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. Koplik has produced shows for the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, and everyone in between. (203) 882-9757 6:40. Koplik said the Meadows will respond to such breaches in. Invite. Bridgeport, CT 06604 + Google Map. The Connecticut bottle bill is changing. Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik limited the $10 tickets at 150,000, but many fans came without tickets, turning the festival into a spectacle. are over. I can’t think of a better partner. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced for the year, including Carrie Underwood and The Killers. Rock. February 28, 2019 ·. Jimmy Koplik is on with Chaz and AJ - the Tribe called in about bands like Pearl Jam, Neil Young and AC/DC. He's been involved with the station since we took the air in 1971. 9:20. 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. 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. View the profiles of people named Jimmy Koplik. 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. Jimmy Koplik has a surprise for the person who donates the most amount of money to the AJ in a Box. Developer Howard Saffan and concert promoter Jim Koplik of Live Nation recently said they need Gov. Kudos to Jordan Wolowitz, Jim Koplik and Jeremy Koplik. Koplik assumes that The Eagles will gross about $5 million during the band’s Great Woods stint alone. . (0:00)<br><br>Dumb Ass News - A woman in New Jersey has gone viral for her eyewitness account of a tornado. Jim Koplik is a legendary concert promoter, and a household name in CT. 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. Thursday, February 28: Pam's Officially Leaving Us And Jimmy. 9:00. VIP and. Singer/Songwriter Drew Angus in studio. 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. We were partners for over 25x years and remain brothersJimmy Koplik is on with Chaz and AJ - the Tribe called in about bands like Pearl Jam, Neil Young and AC/DC. They began preparations in February, built. In 1981 Koplik moved from Westchester County, New York to Stamford. His father suggested forming a partnership with his card playing buddy’s son. Bridgeport, Conn. . 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. Jimmy Kopliks Rock & Roll Lounge: Beck Hosted By Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. 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. 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. Koplik, along with his business partner, Shelly Finkel, were the promoters. A very special Thank You to Shelly Finkel. Join Facebook to connect with Jim Koplik and others you may know. We sold 150,000. Plus, the Tribe called in questions for Jimmy about the Outlaw Music Festival, Imagine Dragons, and Phish. (0:00) The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the. 1960s - present. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. Though no name has been mentioned, Jimmy Koplik. (5:45 PM show, 4:15 PM preshow) This is in the comfort of Jimmy's personal club. Koplik said the Meadows will respond to such breaches in. 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. AJ goes in the Box and the hell ride begins. 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. And here is the full Festival line up. (15:04) Alex held for over an hour to share his Van Halen memories with Chaz and AJ. 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. Finkel received the Boxing Writers Association of America Manager of the Year award in 1990 and 1993. “Jimmy was an extremely important part in our entire process over the years,” says Phelps. "The Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater promises to be one of the premier boutique amphitheaters in the country. Palace and WPLR 99. Granat, a Michigan. Howard Saffan on LinkedIn: Sound on Sound Music Festival | Sept. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through jim koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut-based company. The. S. In mid-October Mayor Joe Ganim’s administration and the City Council approved a 10-year contract with the group. Jimmy Koplik, Howard Saffan, and Jordan Wolowitz made some more announcements about the highly anticipated Sound on Sound Music Festival in Bridgeport this September. PODCAST – Thursday, March 16: Comedian Ayeshah Mae; Jimmy Koplik. AJ goes in the Box and the hell ride begins. Jul 24, 2024. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. "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. Most Popular UConn women's basketball routs No. 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. 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. 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. Jim Koplik. Measles may lead to irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the airways (croup). 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. The median Googler earned $279,802, hardly starvation wages. Every artist scheduled to perform will be announced live on Chaz and AJ, Tuesday, February 14th. Dumb Ass News. Jimmy Koplik was on with an update for shows and concerts coming to Connecticut in 2023. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. (He has since moved his operations to Montclair, N. 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. 3-5 days after symptoms begin: measles rash. Listen to audio about Jimmy Koplik. Mickelson was in college at Ohio State and had friends working with Jimmy Koplik, another veteran promoter, when Koplik was an OSU student booking shows in Columbus. ” 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. 4 Billion • Operating Free Cash Flow Up. (Jeremy and Jimmy Koplik) for all your hard work. View the profiles of people named Jim Koplik. As the briefing ended, Hartford HealthCare donated $10,000 to Jimmy Koplik’s Coat Drive to benefit those less fortunate in Bridgeport. The concert was organized by promoters Shelly Finkel, 29, and Jim Koplik, 23, and they were largely credited for the day running relatively smoothly. It’s one of many colorful stories shared by Koplik, one of the true pioneers among concert promoters. Norman, Chaz & AJ, Drew, Steve and Stew, Rachel. Share: Previous 2022 HALL OF HONOR: PEGGY DAIDAKIS. Plus, some more hints about this year's Sound on Sound music festival, and the 21 artists that have already been. “These guys do what they say they’re gonna do,” insisted Kristen Okesson, general manager at Connoisseur Media, which. Years active. Connecticut General AssemblyPODCAST – Thursday, August 17: Dumb Ass News; AI Satan; Jimmy Koplik. "The '70s, I think . Koplik, said he got to know Meat Loaf when they both lived in Stamford, and described the artist’s on-stage persona as gigantic. “At the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, we are proud to be part of Rock the Shot,” Saffran said. Jimmy Koplik is on Facebook. at St. Elite Health Services Team: Starting TODAY we'll be sharing photos on our FB page of EHS employees doing what they love to do when they're not working. Sound on Sound Music Festival. ) 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. com for single day tickets and use the code GLORIA at checkout. (0:00) The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the largest in the state. AG Tong has been working with other Attorneys General from around the country to crack down on the "easy" thefts of their vehicles. 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. 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. 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”. View the tour dates and get your tickets to an unforgettable live concert experience. Over the past 30 years, Koplik has been principally involved in building four amphitheaters in Hartford and Bridgeport, Connecticut, Darien Lake in upstate New York, plus one at a ski resort outside Scranton, Pennsylvania. I called asking if Goose is on the schedule for Mohegan. 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. Years active. 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. Jimmy. Jimmy Koplik looked out into a crowd at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford and. 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 . Jim Koplik (“Koplik”), alleging negligence and violations of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, Conn. 50 years later, they joined forces with a group of veteran filmmakers to create the definitive film about the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen. audioboom. (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. We wished him happy birthday and gave him one of our band t-shirts as a gift. J. Find details for Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT, including venue info and seating charts. A year earlier, Summer Jam's producers, Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik, helped orchestrate a Grateful Dead concert in Hartford, Connecticut, that included guest appearances by Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley and Jaimoe of the Allman Brothers Band. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik admitted he works every day to bring Paul McCartney to Connecticut. Jim Koplik Presents Archive. Is AJ ready for his box hell? How did he prepare? 7:00. Koplik is also part of the team bringing this year's Sound on Sound Music Festival. Next Hall Of Honor 2021: 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. 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. 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. . A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through Jim Koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut -based. Single-day tickets are available for each of the Sound on Sound lineups, for just $99. Previous Blue Jays decide to upgrade Rogers Centre. 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. . Gen. Live Nation owns and operates the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford and the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford. The contract now heads to the full City Council for final approval. Randall Beach is a former rock music critic, reporter, and columnist for the New Haven Register. He’s been promoting bands and booking venues since the late 1960s, and he. 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. What kind of questions would they like to have answered? (5:52) Movie guy Joe Meyers was on to talk about the. Kudos to Jordan Wolowitz, Jim Koplik and Jeremy Koplik. . Columbus, OH. to 2:30 p. They were young and very focused on getting things going for their business in music. 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. Out they came, those rock ‘n’ roll immortals, standing so close to us: Jagger, Richards. The unveiling of the Gunner Roofing AJ in a Box. Event starts on Wednesday, 6 September 2023 and happening at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, Bridgeport, CT. § 42-110a et seq. Mayor Joe Ganim is joined by other city officials and developers for groundbreaking. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. Continue Reading >>. 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. 7 Billion • Operating Income Up 125% to $732 Million• AOI Up 49% to Over $1. Highlights from another awesome show. “Dave is unquestionably the number one live performer in the history of Connecticut. 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. 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. 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. Bridgeport Art Trail Story Telling Exchange. Jim Koplik, who knows as much about the live music business as anyone on the planet, is the laid-back purveyor of cool. Palace and WPLR 99. Dumb Ass News. Ned Lamont’s administration, which has set strict regulations for doing business during the. A very special Thank You to Shelly Finkel. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. Organizers of Bridgeport's Sound On Sound music festival have teased a "stadium-sized act" that will headline the 2023 edition of the festival. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Lounge: Pixies And Modest Mouse buy. PODCAST – Thursday, December 15: 2022 Concert Recap . 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. 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. “Part of the barricade came down, and there was an automatic rush of people through it,” said Jim Koplik, co-owner of the Meadows. Subscribe to Our Newsletters Get the latest healthcare news directly in your inbox. On Friday, in partnership with the self-described “concert kid” who’s now governor, Koplik took a crack. 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. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Watch the trailer below to get a sneak peek. Koplik has produced shows for the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, and everyone in between. 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. Beach column on a talk by promoter Jimmy Koplik about his years in the rock music. 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. Chaz and AJ joined the City of Bridgeport for the press conference 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. Occupation (s) Promoter. Jim Koplik. 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. 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. The crowd was electric and enthusiastically greeted us. His story is the thing that dreams are made of. God bless Jim Koplik. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. Joe analyzed the picks for the Giants and Jets, and tried. . Password recovery. 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. 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. When I worked at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland a few years ago I oversaw all social and digital media. Rock. 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. 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.