Earl Wrightson and Lois Hunt
and Lois Hunt
Stan Kenton
Jerry Zucker writes:
In June of 1967, the Pennsbury High School Concert Jazz Band played at the Circus as the opening act for Stan Kenton on 2 nights. It was an incredible experience both to play at such a venue and to get to know Stan and the guys in his band. They couldn't have treated us any better and it gave a whole new outlook to our playing to be complimented by musicians such as these. As best I recall, the Pennsbury band was:
John Mack - conductor
Tom Crawford, Joe Chiehowsky, Simon Dratfield, Jerry Zucker - saxes
Jim Wells, Ted Wilson, Rick Chamberlain, Fred Scott - trombones
Bob Farquer, Al Keller, Rick Oberndorfer, Rich Victor, Pat Stout - trumpets
John Wood - melophonium
Dave Richards - tuba
Doug Dana - drums
Bob Austin - bass
I'm sure I'm leaving people out and for that I apologize, but it has been a long time. Hope you enjoy this.
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Wayne Newton
Timothy Leary "Psychedelic Celebration"
Editor's Note: Believe it or not. Remember, it was the 1960s!
On the 5th page of the 1967 Wayne Newton Playbill, it advertises Timothy Leary "Psychedelic Celebration" at 11:30 PM. All seats $3.00.
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The Association
Rita wrote us:
It was over 38 years ago, but I can remember this date and this concert so clearly. My cousin and I had seen The Association three months earlier in my hometown (Lock Haven, PA) and as luck would have it, we were able to make it to Lambertville, on our way to summer vacation in Atlantic City.
That week, the band's song WINDY was number one in the country. Remember -- it was the Summer of Love. The day was beautiful and sunny. The band showed up before the show and mixed easily with those of us who had come to see them. The show was terrific.
I remember as they got ready to drive away, somebody in one of the cars had WABC radio on and Cousin Brucie announced the number one song of the day - WINDY.
I still go see the Association on tour these days, but 7/16/67 was a day I will never forget.
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Les Ballets Africains
Sam the Sham Revue
and the Pharoahs
The New Vaudeville Band
The Rock 'n' Roll World Championships (Battle of the Bands)
Source: Music Circus Website Archives
Photo courtesy of Bobby Scammell
