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Group Harmony Events Calendar
(Our calendar is divided into two parts: The first section
contains events Classic Urban Harmony is actively involved in. Scroll
down further and you'll find additional group harmony events that others are
producing, that we also support. We encourage you to attend as many
vocal harmony events as you can. It keeps our music alive. - C&P)
Calendar of
Classic Urban Harmony Events
2012
Classic Urban Harmony Presentations, Concerts and Events.
Sunday,
April 22, 2012 [Asbury Park, NJ]
At 2 PM on Sunday afternoon, April 22, 2012, we'll be
giving a special
multimedia presentation, "R&B, Doo Wop and Soul Vocal Groups of Asbury Park's
West Side". Sponsored by the Asbury Park Historical Society, this will be the
first time we've given this presentation and we'll be covering the untold
stories of Asbury Park's West Side and surrounding areas. We'll talk
about the Vibranaires, Vibes, Mar-Keys, Lenny Welch, V-Eights, Criterions,
Darchaes, Uniques, Nicky Addeo, the Shondelles, Valtairs, Broadways and many
more. We expect many special guests in the audience. The location
will at a community room in the Atonement Lutheran Church at First & Heck
Avenues in Asbury Park. Admission will be $10, $5 for Asbury Park
Historical Society members. Tickets will be available soon through the
Asbury Park Historical Society's website. Mark your calendars and check
back here for more details soon.
![[New!]](images/smallnew.gif) Wednesday,
May 9, 2012 [Garwood, NJ]
On Wednesday, May 9, 2012, we return to the Garwood (NJ) Public
Library, 411 3rd Avenue, Garwood NJ to give our Classic Urban Harmony
multimedia presentation, "Doo Wop Groups of New Jersey - Part 2". We
always have a great time at Garwood Library and can't wait to get back there.
The event will be FREE but sign up is required. We'll let you know when
and how you can register as we get closer to May.
Wednesday,
May 23, 2012 [Garwood, NJ]
On Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at 7 PM, Classic Urban Harmony has
helped facilitate a FREE screening of the documentary, "A Lessen In A Capella"
at the Garwood (NJ) Public
Library, 411 3rd Avenue, Garwood NJ. The film, produced by filmmaker and
documentarian Keith Lewis and assisted by James Power tells the history and
significance of acappella music, with acappella performances by Jerry Lawson &
Talk of the Town, Choice, A Perfect Blend, Shades of Soul, TruSol and many
other artists. This fabulous educational and entertaining documentary
also contains commentary by our own Charlie Horner.
Documentary producer Keith Lewis and/or James Power will be
there to explain how and why the documentary was made. The event will be
FREE but sign up is required. We'll let you know when and how you can
register as we get closer to May.
Sunday, June 10, 2012 - Private Classic Urban
Harmony Event
Sunday,
July 29, 2012 [Somerset, NJ]
Working with the Franklin Township Cultural Arts Committee,
we've tentatively scheduled a FREE outdoor acappella concert for the afternoon
of Sunday July 29 with the doo wop group Re-MemberThen. It will take
place in Franklin Township/Somerset NJ but the time and location has not yet
been determined. Check back later on this website and we'll let you
know.
We're working on many more Classic Urban Harmony Events which we'll
announce shortly. Thank you for your patience and support!
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Calendar of Other Group Harmony Events We Support
(For time and space limitations, here we list only events
containing live performances by doo wop vocal groups. If you have an
event you'd like listed, please email us details including a flyer, if
possible. We can only accept flyers in .jpg form, preferably at 700
pixels in the longest direction. You can email us event notices at
CUH@att.net.
We reserve the right to list only those events we feel are appropriate. - C&P)
2012
Friday,
February 3, 2012 [South Hackensack, NJ]
Next TNT North Jersey R&B and Doo Wop Party to feature the
Chords
The next TNT North Jersey Rhythm & Blues and Doo Wop Party at
the PL Lounge at 51 Louis Avenue, South Hackensack, NJ, will be on February 3,
2012 starting at 8 PM. Enjoy the company of fellow 1950's R&B and doo
wop group harmony enthusiasts while listening to a rotating list of
knowledgeable dj's spinning great rare records. The February 3 party
will be in tribute to Ronnie I and is
also expected to have the Chords
singing some live acappella. For info
contact Tom Harford at
mazharford@optonline.net
Friday,
February 10, 2012 [Feasterville/Trevose, PA]
Valentines Oldies Nite at
Hilltop AA to feature Junior & 4 Seniors
The Hilltop Athletics
Association, 4100 Grove Avenue, Feasterville-Trevose, PA on
Friday, February 10, 2012, will hold a Valentines Oldies Nite,
featuring Junior & The 4 Seniors. It will run from 8 PM to
Midnight and will include music, food, wine beer and soda.
For tickets call John Thompson at 215-357-9883.
Saturday,
February 11, 2012 [Turnersville, NJ]
Doo-Wop Valentine in
Turnersville to feature 45 RPM, The Emeralds, Nostalgia 5
A doo wop Valentines show at the
Renaissance, 194 Fries Mill Rd., Turnersville, NJ, will be hosted
by 92.1 FM's Lou Costello and will feature three great Philly area
vocal groups including 45 RPM, The Emeralds and Nostalgia Five.
Free buffet and cash bar with tickets $30 / $50 for a couple.
Call 856-728-9595 for advanced tickets.
Sunday,
February 12, 2012 [Portsmouth, VA]
Rev. Brenda Boone Productions' Annual Gospel Celebration
to feature Rev. Luther Barnes & Sunset Jubilaires, Maggie Ingram &
Ingrammettes, Frankie Davis & Mighty Stars, Van Jones & King David's Harp,
Elder Ronnie Harper & Harmonizing Echoes, Word Singers, Brothers In Christ,
Min. Paul Boone & TempleAires, Gospel Psalmist LaNita Wiggins.
Another fabulous program assembled by Rev. Brenda Boone & the
Higher Praise Community Choir, entitled "A Praise In The Music And A Praise In
The Song". Takes place on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 4 PM at the Mount
Sinai Church, 900 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth, VA (located at the corner of
Portsmouth Blvd. & Chestnut Street, one block from Effingham Street.
Featuring the following Gospel artists: Rev. Luther Barnes &
Sunset Jubilaires, Maggie Ingram & Ingrammettes, Frankie Davis & Mighty Stars,
Van Jones & King David's Harp, Elder Ronnie Harper & Harmonizing Echoes, Word
Singers, Brothers In Christ, Min. Paul Boone & TempleAires, Gospel Psalmist
LaNita Wiggins.
Contact 757-477-3828 or 539-3384 for details. Donation
$20 in advance or $25 at the door.
We attended this in 2010 and found it to be highly enjoyable
and inspirational. To see photos of the 2012 program click
Legends of
Gospel 2010.
Tuesday,
February 14, 2012 [San Antonio, TX]
Moonlights to Perform at LaFonda at Oak Hills, San Antonio
In the Texas area, check out the fine vocal group, the
Moonlights on Tuesday, February 14, at the Deer in the Headlights Theater,
LaFonda at Oak Hills, San Antonio, TX. Time is 7 - 9 PM. Email
info@themoonlites.com for details.
Saturday,
February 18, 2012 [Fort Washington,
MD]
The Swallows to sing in Fort Washington, MD
The legendary R&B group, Eddie Rich & The Swallows will be
singing at the Harmony Hall Regional Arts Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort
Washington, MD on Saturday February 18, 2012 at 8 PM.
Tickets are $30 ($25 for seniors and students). For tickets and info
call Harmony Hall at 301-203-6070.
The Swallows
Saturday, February 25, 2012 [Paramus, NJ]
New Jersey Doo Wop & Street Corner Harmony Association
presents Doo Wop Show & Dance with Reminisce and Echoes Of Time
The New Jersey Doo Wop & Street Corner Harmony Association
presents a doo wop show and dance featuring the vocal groups Reminisce and
Echoes of Time at the Paramus
Elks Club, 200 Route 17 North, Paramus, NJ (right behind Raymour & Flanigan
Furniture) on February 25. Doors open at 6 PM with the show from 7 - 11
PM. Call 201-303-3218 for info or 201-843-4203 for reservations.
See the flyer below and
www.njdoowop.com
Friday,
March 2, 2012 [Philadelphia, PA]
Cornerstone, featuring Golden Voice Harry to sing at
Keenan's Valley View Inn
Keenan's Valley View Inn, 468 Domino Lane in the Roxborough
section of Philadelphia, presents Cornerstone, featuring Golden Voice Harry,
in two shows including a Tribute to Motown, on Friday March 2, 2012, starting
at 7:30 PM (Doors open at 7 PM). Tickets are $35 and include the buffet
and two shows (8:30 and 9:30 PM). Call 215-483-8085 for info. For
tickets email
goldenvoiceharry@aol.com or call 215-918-2260.
Sunday,
March 4, 2012 [Guttenberg, NJ]
Vocal Group Harmony Clinic featuring Quiet Storm
Christine Vitale of WFDU-FM will sponsor a vocal group harmony
clinic for singers who want to improve their technique and fans to increase
their appreciation of vocal harmony. The acappella group, Quiet Storm
will demonstrate techniques. It will take place on Sunday March 4 from
Noon to 3 PM at the Green Lounge, 7000 Boulevard East, Guttenberg, NJ, located
in the Galaxy Towers Mall. To register see the flyer below or call
201-707-0418 for info.
Saturday
March 31, 2012 [Paramus, NJ]
New Jersey Doo Wop & Street Corner Harmony Association
presents Doo Wop Show & Dance with the Roustabouts and the Angeltones
The New Jersey Doo Wop & Street Corner Harmony Association
presents a doo wop show and dance featuring the vocal groups the Roustabouts
and the Angeltones at the Paramus
Elks Club, 200 Route 17 North, Paramus, NJ (right behind Raymour & Flanigan
Furniture) on March 31. Doors open at 6 PM with the show from 7 - 11
PM. Call 201-303-3218 for info or 201-843-4203 for reservations.
See the flyer below and
www.njdoowop.com
Saturday, April
14, 2012 [Pottstown, PA]
Little Isidore & the Inquisitors at Sunny Brook Ballroom,
Pottstown, PA
Little Isidore and the Inquisitors are live in concert at the
Sunny Brook Ballroom, 50 Sunny Brook Road, Pottstown, PA, on Saturday, April
14, 2012. For info, call 484-624-5186.
Saturday,
April 14, 2012 [Boonton, NJ]
Memories Of Gold Concert to
feature Larry Chance & Earls, JT Carter "Originator of the Crests"
featuring Former Members of the Crests
The Memories of Gold Concert,
Saturday April 14, 2012, at 7:30 PM at the Boonton High School
Auditorium, 306 Lathrop Avenue, Boonton, NJ, will feature Larry
Chance & the Earls and JT Carter "Originator of the Crests"
featuring former members of the Crests. Tickets are
available at 973-316-8800 or on the web at
www.storystick.com
Friday, April 20, 2012 [New Bedford, MA]
Todd Baptista's Doo Wop 7 Rock & Remember Concert to
feature Shirley Alston Reeves, the Tune Weavers, the Jive Five and the Edsels
Todd Baptists has assembled another great live concert to be
held in the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684 Purchase Street, New
Bedford, MA, on Friday night April 20, 2012, at 7:30 PM. The show stars
Shirley Aston Reeves (original lead singer of the Shirelles), the Tune
Weavers, the Edsels and the Jive Five. Tickets are available on line at
www.zeiterion.org.
Friday, April 27, 2012 [Blue Bell, PA]
Rockin' Memories Concert to feature the NorrisTones,
Quiet Storm & the Tributes
The Rockin' Memories Concert on Friday April 27, 2012, at the
Blue Bell Country Club, 1800 Tournament Drive at Route 202 in Blue Bell, PA
will feature the NorrisTones, Quiet Storm, the Tributes and a special
performance of Tom Miller's Elvis Show, plus emcee, Doctor C Chub Whitacre of
WBZH Radio. Doors open at 7 PM. For info call 610-277-3063.
May 12 - May 18, 2012 [Cruise, NYC to Bahamas]
Memory Lane Concert Cruises Presents... Oldies But
Goodies Cruise to the Bahamas. Changes to the line up just announced.
As of January 20, featured performers will be the Harptones, Legendary Orioles, The Swallows, Johnny & Joe, The Solitaires,
Baby Washington, Hal Keshner's band and MC Matt the Cat. The 5
Keys and Otis Williams & the Charms are no longer on the cruise.
Still a great line-up for this Oldies But Goodies Cruise! Three
nights of concerts and much more. Call 800-818-3739 or visit
www.mlccruises.com
for details.
Saturday,
September 8, 2012 [Philadelphia, PA] - Save the Date!!!
7th Annual Philadelphia Doo Wop Festival
Save the date!!!! The 7th Annual Philadelphia Doo Wop
Festival is scheduled to take place at Penns Landing in Philadelphia for
Saturday September 8. Line up To Be Determined.
Following the festival, the South Philly String Band will be
open to all - buffet, DJ and any group that wants to grab a mic. More
details later.
Saturday,
October 13, 2012 [Elmwood Park, NJ]
Rock & Roll Dance Party to benefit Bulldog Rescue
Pam Nardella presents a Rock & Roll Dance Party to benefit
Long Island Bulldog Rescue, featuring the Golden Gup as DJ. Takes
place at the American Legion Hall, Legion Place (off of Market) in Elmwood
Park, NJ. For info or tickets call 201-791-4043 or 631-689-6245.
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