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. J. Make snippets of Jimmy talking to create audio highlights to share with your friends or embed in related blog posts. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik. 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 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. Neither Mr. Great news for weed smokers in Connecticut!According to a 1990 Republican article, Jim Koplik, then with Cross Country Concerts, was one of them. . Jim Koplik, president of the Jim Koplik Presents, a division of Clear Channel Media, which owns the theater, said five companies had bid for the rights. 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. They finally received recognition after organizing the Grateful Dead concert in Hartford, Connecticut. Koplik, along with his business partner, Shelly Finkel, were the promoters. audioboom. com has parking passes for many event locations with multiple options. Bridgeport is moving forward with the construction of a new music venue, to continue to bring in more musical artists. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on to answer the Tribe’s questions about concerts, and which might be coming to Connecticut in the near future. Mickelson liked what he saw and decided to become a promoter. 22 Listeners can go to SoundOnSoundCT. We sold 150,000. Rapino signed a new agreement with Live Nation to continue his. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. (6:08)<br><br>DumbThe presale will begin at noon ET TODAY, Thursday 3. Tickets. It could be argued Jimmy Koplik is the longest running PLR air personality ever. 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. Mayor Joe Ganim is joined by other city officials and developers for groundbreaking. 1 New Haven and some awesome calls from the #Tribe. Devoted. Daniel welcomed back 4,500 teachers late last summer, Mr. (25:21) Jay and Ila came in studio to make a big announcement about the Milford Oyster Festival this summer. He was on “Chaz and AJ” this morning to discuss how the Watkins Glen Summer Jam turned out to be his own personal disaster. Select this result to view James Howard Koplik's phone number, address, and more. He's a legendary concert promoter and longtime Connecticut resident. 9:30. The Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, in. The Jimmy Koplik Coat Drive raised over $100,000 to purchase coats for the homeless. He’s been promoting bands and booking venues since the late 1960s, and he. Three to five days after symptoms begin, a rash breaks out. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on the phone to remember Eddie Van Halen. Plus, some shows for the summer have still not been canceled or rescheduled, so what does that mean for people who bought tickets?Best Jimmy Koplik Interviews on Podcasts or Audio about Jimmy. Highlights from another awesome show. 2021 Jim Koplik, Live Nation Joe Spear, Populous Brenda Tinnen, T-Mobile Center . 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. Jimmy booked the band for a total of 19 different shows, and explained the truth behind the infamous brown M&M’s tour rider request. Before the band Caamp performed, promoter Jimmy Koplik told the crowd to move their lawn chairs because too many people brought them and they took up a lot of space. Movies. Image Credit: REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File. Every artist scheduled to perform will be announced live on Chaz and AJ, Tuesday, February 14th. Jimmy Koplik, Howard Saffan, and Jordan Wolowitz made some more announcements about the highly anticipated Sound on Sound Music Festival in Bridgeport this September. The announcement of Pam leaving, Jimmy Koplik talking Aerosmith Peter Frampton Jim Koplik Presents Archive the old days WPLR 99. 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. In 1972, Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel worked as concert promoters. Stat. Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2023 Bridgeport, CT. Howard Saffan, left, and Jim Koplik message board a presentation to the council committee. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Lounge: Pixies And Modest Mouse buy. (0:00) The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the. . 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. 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. Saffan and his partner in the venture, veteran concert promoter Jim Koplik of Live Nation, were on hand at the amphitheater with other officials Tuesday to celebrate another milestone in their. 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. Gasoline Alley by Jim Scancarelli. "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. “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. Event by Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. Browse for Jimmy Koplik interviews, guest appearances, and call-ins. Jimmy also had an encounter recently with Paul, at a distance, but did not talk to him. Norman, Chaz & AJ, Drew, Steve and Stew, Rachel. View the tour dates and get your tickets to an unforgettable live concert experience. 1 of 5. Jimmy Koplik has a surprise for the person who donates the most amount of money to the AJ in a Box. . Singer Michael Bolton of Westport and legendary concert promoter Jim Koplik of Stamford are co-hosting a Democratic fundraiser in Bridgeport with Gov. They were young and very focused on getting things going for their business in music. 9:00. 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. (0:00)The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the largest in the state. A very special Thank You to Shelly Finkel. 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. (17:53) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik started his segmen. 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. Then we threw out a bunch of our band t-shirts to the crowd. on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about Concert Week, offering $25 tickets to a wide variety of shows. 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. This day in Koplik concert history. 6,725 likes · 170 talking about this. Of course, no one lives 808 years and job security isn. Jim Koplik (“Koplik”), alleging negligence and violations of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, Conn. audioboom. Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2023 Bridgeport, CT. Full Description. The price of admission was $10 and word spread fast of this event, as approximately 150, 000 tickets were sold. 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. Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. “At the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, we are proud to be part of Rock the Shot,” Saffran said. has been transformed into Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, a concert venue equipped a new roof, dugout bars and the Jim Koplik Club. It’s one of many colorful stories shared by Koplik, one of the true pioneers among concert promoters. “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. 1PLR)/NEW HAVEN, CT's Morning Show CHAZ & AJ helped raise over $88,400 in cash for JIMMY KOPLIK’s "Coats For A Cause. It 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. ’ All the money raised will go towards purchasing EMPWR coats for Bridgeport’s homeless. While not quite the Fyre Festival, Jimmy Koplik had his own mess of a concert in the summer of 1973. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. 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. Friday, April 5: Adam Ferrara Stops By And Remembering Kurt Cobain 25 Years Later. AG Tong has been working with other Attorneys General from around the country to crack down on the "easy" thefts of their vehicles. Jul 24, 2024. Rock. 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. (“CUTPA”), in Count Twelve and Count Thirteen, respectively, of the Second Amended Complaint. “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. (5:45 PM show, 4:15 PM preshow) This is in the comfort of Jimmy's personal club. Be sure to check them out! SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONSWas just listening to WPLR morning show on my way into work, and every week they do a segment with Jimmy Koplik (this area’s Live Nation promoter). Norman, Chaz & AJ, Drew, Steve and Stew,. 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. LOUISIANA. The unveiling of the Gunner Roofing AJ in a Box. Join Facebook to connect with Jimmy Koplik and others you may know. BRIDGEPORT — Jim Koplik has promoted the Rolling Stones, McCartney and Springsteen over the years. (0:00) The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the largest in the state. I was talking to a friend and said I want to tell Jimmy about the concert, the live broadcast, and he said, ‘Don’t. Share: Previous 2022 HALL OF HONOR: PEGGY DAIDAKIS. 3-5 days after symptoms begin: measles rash. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced for the year, including Carrie Underwood and The Killers. Jimmy Koplik is on Facebook. No matter what your age, if you've seen a rock concert in Connecticut, chances are it happened because of Jimmy Koplik. 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. 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. Update: see contract here. Kudos to Jordan Wolowitz, Jim Koplik and Jeremy Koplik. Tickets. Brian Phelps is the owner of Toad’s Place, where he has worked since 1976. They were later briefly joined by Jim Koplik, Live Nation’s regional president. Facebook gives people the power to share. Plus, Sammy Hagar news and the anniversary of the legendary Bob Dylan show at Toad's. 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. AJ will basically be a Girl Scout today. “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. (25:21) Jay and Ila came in studio to make a big announcement about the Milford Oyster Festival this summer. Thursday, June 4: Foxwoods First Week Open, Cart Narcs, Jimmy Koplik Concert Stories and Updates, Sports Restarting with Drew Brees . That show was a success, but what if it could be done bigger? That's how 1973's Summer. 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. Jim Koplik Presents produces 150 concerts a year, many for the Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, the Xfinity Theatre and for the. 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. (0:00) Dumb Ass News – A woman in New Jersey has gone viral for her eyewitness account of a tornado. “These guys do what they say they’re gonna do,” insisted Kristen Okesson, general manager at Connoisseur Media, which. 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. Devoted. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik will always remember today as the day John Lennon was killed. Groups like the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, and The Band were still playing to crowds that held tightly to the ideals. 243 23 Comments Like Comment Share Copy;James Koplik is 73 years old and was born on 08/11/1949. (17:53). Singer/Songwriter Drew Angus in studio. New date. Join Facebook to connect with Jim Koplik and others you may know. history — the Watkins Glen festival that drew 600,000 in 1973. 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. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik reminded the audience about the Sound on Sound headliner he let slip a while back, and gave Chaz and AJ a few hints as to the rest of the lineup. jim koplik 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. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning for his first appearance of 2023. (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. Koplik nor Chevrolet would. 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. KOPLIK--Andrea Wolfson. They began preparations in February, built. The success of the concert. Help came in the form of Bill Graham, Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about all shows coming to Connecticut. Joining Jimmy were Howard Saffan from the Harford Healthcare Amphitheater, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, and Tom Russell, a co-founder and partner of Founders Entertainment to answer all your questions. He was on to talk about watching Monday Night Football as the announcement was made to the country. . Dumb Ass News. . 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. 1 of 5. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. Sound On Sound. on Thursday, August 10, 2017. 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. We have separated them by the nearest location and price. [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 . We wished him happy birthday and gave him one of our band t-shirts as a gift. "Instead of being drug-free, it was free drugs, with a trailer of free coke and pot for anyone in. (0:00) Dumb Ass News - A woman in New Jersey has gone viral for her eyewitness account of a tornado. Plus, his favorite moments from the New Haven Coliseum and why Guns N’ Roses canceled their show at Lake Compounce years and years ago. 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. Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik limited the 10 dollars tickets at 150,000, but many fans came without tickets, turning the festival into a spectacle. In 1981 Koplik moved from Westchester County, New York to Stamford. The concert was organized by promoters Shelly Finkel, 29, and Jim Koplik, 23, and they were largely credited for the day running relatively smoothly. Jimmy Koplik is on Facebook. 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. His story is the thing that dreams are made of. As the weekend arrived, a mass of people. When I worked at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland a few years ago I oversaw all social and digital media. Jim Koplik, who knows as much about the live music business as anyone on the planet, is the laid-back purveyor of cool. Chip and I became friendly in 1971 when he promoted the Beach Boys at Carnegie Hall, and I promoted Columbus, Ohio the day before. We had brought a bunch of t-shirts to the gig with us like we usually did at the time. 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. SAMMY HAGAR The Best of All Worlds Tour with special guest Loverboy. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Lounge: The Temptations & the Four Tops is happening on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 07:30PM EDT at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater…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. 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. Occupation (s) Promoter. 4 Billion • Operating Free Cash Flow Up. CONNOISSEUR MEDIA Rock WPLR (99. James Koplik lives in Palm Beach Gardens, FL; previous cities include Nazareth PA, Montclair NJ and Stamford CT. “The Stones were. A resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Koplik works through Jim Koplik Presents, his Wallingford, Connecticut -based. 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. James is related to Emily F Koplik and Jeremy Sam Koplik. 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. But Arfa also paid his dues, working alongside other paragons of the industry, including Mitch Slater, Bob Sillerman, Marsha Vlasic, K2’s John. 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. Revisiting Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. Rod Stewart and Cheap Trick are coming to the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater 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. PODCAST – Thursday, February 23: Starbucks Rant; Dumb Ass News; Jimmy Koplik. . Sound On Sound. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media Koplik offered a candid, behind the scenes account of some of his most memorable stories with legendary bands. (Jeremy and Jimmy Koplik) for all your hard work. Jim Koplik, the president of Metropolitan Entertainment, a large concert-promoting concern in Montclair, N. Buckeye Country Superfest. 8:20. Ticketmaster Fast Lane: Pixies And Modest Mouse buy. We had brought a bunch of t-shirts to the gig with us like we usually did at the time. Goosemas 2023 at Mohegan! CT native here, my local rock station had Jimmy Koplik on (the President of LiveNation for this region) for questions. 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. Koplik is a really cool guy and said it’s going to be much better this year and one of. 12, 1989. As the briefing ended, Hartford HealthCare donated $10,000 to Jimmy Koplik’s Coat Drive to benefit those less fortunate in Bridgeport. 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. Jimmy talked about a few of the highly anticipated shows already announced for the year, including Carrie Underwood and The Killers. Looking for tickets for 'jordan+davis'? Search at Ticketmaster. 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. 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. Koplik said the Meadows will respond to such breaches in. Live Nation Regional President Jim Koplik, left, speaks during the Harbor Yard Amphitheater announcement on McLevy Green in Bridgeport, Conn. In 2023 members were. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about Concert Week, offering $25 tickets to a wide variety of shows. Jimmy Koplik _____ From: Ellie Ovsenik. 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. 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. (13:42)Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to share more details about "Festival Weekend," which begins on Friday at 10 AM. The City Council’s Contracts Committee in a 4-1 vote Wednesday night approved a facility development and operating agreement that allows sports entrepreneur Howard Saffan and concert promoter Jim Koplik of Live. I recognized him as the concert promoter Jim Koplik. 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. Legendary concert promoter and President Live Nation Connecticut-Upstate New York, Jim Koplik joins Newsmakers host Nathan O'Leary to discuss the many acts h. He 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. S. Jim Koplik is an American concert promoter who has produced shows by The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam,. 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. J. 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. , said last year's experience made his company "much more conservative. A few shows that stand out include The Eagles, Heart and Little River Band before 70,000 at the Yale Bowl in 1980, and “Last Play at Shea” in 2008, featuring Billy Joel, Garth Brooks, John Mayer, John Mellencamp, Paul McCartney and others. Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater tickets and upcoming 2023 event schedule. 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. 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. 1972. TV Shows. Jim Koplik, president of Live Nation CT, added, “We are very excited to bring shows this summer to Ives Concert Park as they celebrate 40 years of entertaining Western Connecticut- we look forward to a fun summer this season!” For more information, visit or the profiles of people named Jim Koplik. Jimmy Earl, Frank Erwin Center Carol Wallace,San Diego Convention Center. Flashback: Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973. Koplik, who is married to a teacher, allowed the school system to use the Meadows. Next Hall Of Honor 2021: Jimmy Koplik. 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. When Hartford's Superintendent of Schools, Patricia A. I was talking to a friend and said I want to tell Jimmy about the concert, the live broadcast, and he said, ‘Don’t. Password recovery. 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. The list provided an interesting look into the musical tastes of ticket buyers in Connecticut, and Jimmy ended the segment with a. Plus, Jimmy gives his first reaction to the Rock Hall of Fame nominees, and which artists he's likely to be voting for. 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. 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. 6,725 likes · 156 talking about this. Live Nation owns and operates the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford and the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Memorabilia Lounge includes early entry through a dedicated entrance, complimentary finger food, and one (1). com. Bridgeport, Conn. (23:01) Steve Kueny grew a giant pumpkin, hollowed it out, got inside, and paddled it for over 39 miles down a. . 6,725 likes · 156 talking about this. ) 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. 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. Most Popular UConn women's basketball routs No. Live Nation President, Connecticut Jimmy Koplik: “Chip was kind, witty and smart. His story is the thing that dreams are made of. Jim Koplik, legendary concert promoter and Chairman of Live Nation Connecticut, wants you make sure you never miss a show again! Join the Friends of Jimmy Ticket Club and. Jimmy revealed how they chose which shows to offer, and which ones have been selling quickly after just one day. 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. 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. Jimmy revealed how they chose which shows to offer, and which ones have been selling quickly after just one day. Sound on Sound Music Festival. Previous Blue Jays decide to upgrade Rogers Centre. 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. Jim Koplik, who knows as much about the live music business as anyone on the planet, is the laid-back purveyor of cool. We were partners for over 25x years and. Koplik is a board member of Connecticut Special Olympics, the National Kidney Foundation of Connecticut. 1 New Haven and some awesome calls from the #Tribe. (15:04) Alex held for over an hour to share his Van Halen memories with Chaz and AJ. That figure was later raised to 150,000 after health permits and other requirements were met, and Finkel said the site could comfortably hold 200,000. Jim Koplik, legendary concert promoter and President of Live Nation CT, wants you make sure you. 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. Developer Howard Saffan and concert promoter Jim Koplik of Live Nation recently said they need Gov. We were partners for over 25x years and. Legendary promoter Jim Koplik has had a front-row seat to it all, opening the venue first as The Meadows and overseeing its promotion from Day 1 and to its eventual sale to Live Nation. 3 million from $1. (0:00)Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. " (12:30)Ticketsonsale. Jimmy Koplik's Rock & Roll Memorabilia Lounge includes early entry through a dedicated entrance, complimentary finger food, and one (1) Complementary beverage. (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. Colt Park Hartford, in the summer of 1976, was they destination to see bands. Spoerndle said, “Ladies and gentlemen” and Koplik said, “Please welcome the Rolling Stones!”. But Arfa also paid his dues, working alongside other paragons of the industry, including Mitch Slater, Bob Sillerman, Marsha Vlasic, K2’s John. 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. ” Then we stayed to hear the headliner J Geils Band somewhat mystified that Frampton was the. 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. 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. 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. 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”. com. A very special Thank You to Shelly Finkel. The unveiling of the Gunner Roofing AJ in a Box. This day in Koplik concert history. Timestamp 53:45 Jimmy Koplik is a concert promotor in CT. During their performance members of the Allman Brothers Band who were backstage were invited to. Still, it would take the median employee 808 years to earn Mr. 1 New Haven and some awesome calls from the #Tribe. "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 contract now heads to the full City Council for final approval. . 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. Jim Koplik Presents Archive. Plus, some more hints about this year's. 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 is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. I called asking if Goose is on the schedule for Mohegan. “We did sound checks and there were already 150,000 people there, and we had lost some of the fencing already. Join Facebook to connect with Jimmy Koplik and others you may know. Jimmy believes we'll know a lot more about Bruce's 2024 plans by tomorrow, and then answered the Tribe's questions. “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. Per Koplik, the festival is partnering with Founders Entertainment, the same company who brings you the Governor’s Ball in New York City. 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. Beck (Los Angeles, CA) Beat the traffic and enjoy a 90-minute preshow event from show time. § 42-110a et seq. Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. View the profiles of people named Jimmy Koplik. “Sound on Sound” info and behind the scenes at Connecticut’s largest music festival. That is a fact, according to Jim Koplik, President of Live Nation Connecticut and Upstate New York. “We knew we were in trouble on Friday,” Jimmy Koplik, one of the show’s producers, says today. From 11 a. 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. 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. 8:30. Highlights from another awesome show. Roll Lounge. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Comedian Ayeshah Mae in studio trying to find a new dog. They have also lived in Timberlake, NC and Montclair, NJ. "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. Facebook gives people the power to share. (0:00)<br><br>Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik answered the Tribe's questions about their favorite artists, and when/if they will be coming to play in Connecticut. Conroe, TX. As the briefing ended, Hartford HealthCare donated $10,000 to Jimmy Koplik’s Coat Drive to benefit those less fortunate in Bridgeport. The Summer Jam was to feature the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers.