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This is where we'll announce the most recent additions to our web site as well as what's going on in the group harmony field. If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, take a look here first. This is also where we announce recent news and our latest activities.

Site last modified November 20, 2008.

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Claude Robinson & Creations Profiled

Classic Urban Harmony unearths a rare grainy photo and for the first time profiles this great but short-careered Cleveland doo wop group that recorded for the Studio and Patty Jo labels. Click on Claude Robinson & Creations.

Classic Urban Harmony makes an appearance on George Frunzi's "Down On The Street Corner Show" on Internet's Goldradio

Charlie & Pamela Horner traveled to the state of Delaware on November 9, 2008, where Charlie played two hours of rare group harmony records on George Frunzi's "Down on the Street Corner Show" on the Internet's Goldradio. Two of the sides played were unreleased acetates by the Unknown Vocal Group that we have on our logo (see Unknown Vocal Group photo). Scores of vocal group experts were listening, but as yet, the group remains unidentified. [See Elaine Wade's review of the show on our Mailbox page.]

Charlie & George Frunzi on Goldradio
(Photo by Pam Horner)

Charlie & Pam on Goldradio
(Photo by Sandy Frunzi)

Congratulations to our good friend, Willie C, for winning not one but TWO awards at this year's Carolina Beach Music Association awards ceremony.

Willie C. won not only the award for Internet Radio Show of the Year (for his Beach Music Cafe) but also took the Michael Branch Award! This is the second year in a row Willie was an award winner. To catch his Beach Music Cafe, visit his site from our LINKS page.

Classic Urban Harmony 2008 European Road Trip - Concert Reviews & Photos of the Golden Gate Quartet & Deep River Quartet

Classic Urban Harmony travels to Holland, France and Spain in search of great vocal harmony. Read reviews and view great photos of the Deep River Quartet and the Golden Gate Quartet. Join us from your computer screens as we travel with the groups, watch the sound checks, experience the concerts and party with the groups backstage afterwards. As a special service to our website visitors - we travel the world so you don't have to! Click 2008 European Road Trip.

Additions

Check out the new emails in the Mailbox Page and the many new links in our Links Page. Also see the additions to the Avalons profile.

Orders for Black Swan Burlington Concert DVD's now being taken!!!

For those who missed the 2008 Black Swan Burlington Concert and for those who want to live it over again, Mark del Costello informs us that orders are being taken for the DVD's, available by the end of the year. Visit Black Swan's newly revised website from our Links page.

The 2008 Black Swan Burlington Concert - Review & Photos - New Photos Added!!!!!

Read Pam's detailed review and see close to a hundred photos from the 2008 Black Swan Burlington Concert. Classic Urban Harmony LLC covered this historic stage show from rehearsals to the closing act. If you attended this concert you'll not only relive this 7-hour show, you'll learn what went on behind the scenes as the event unfolded. If you missed this happening, you'll see what you missed. See photos of Terry Johnson's Flamingos, the Kool Gents, the Solitaires, the Academics, the Bay Bops, the Calvaes, the Charades, the Continentals, the Dreams/Castelles, the Columbus Pharaohs, the Four Deuces, Johnny Carbone's Group, the Sheppards, the Sparrows Quartette, the Wrens, the Rocketones, the Paradons, Lillian Leach & the Mellows, Dino & the Heartspinners and more. Click 2008 Black Swan Concert. [Special thanks to Bobby Diskin, Mike Bauer and Bob Bosco for some recent additions and Ron Taylor for newly added photos.]

COMING IN DECEMBER, 2008!!! Our article on the Del Larks in Echoes of the Past magazine!

It's completed and heading to the presses! Read our article about Plainfield NJ's Del Larks ("Lady Love," "Remember The Night," "I Never Will Forget") along with Bob Bosco's article on Philadelphia's Destinations and much more in Echoes of the Past magazine, December 2008 issue. Available by subscription from Echoes of the Past, P.O. Box 40, Agawam, MA 01001-0040. Subscription rates in U.S. are $16.99 for 1-Year (4 Issues).

The Silhouettes

Read the complete story of the Silhouettes whose song "Get A Job" was one of the biggest vocal harmony songs of all time. Here's Part 1, written by Charlie in 1980 and now updated with numerous photos. Just added is Part 2, Charlie's memories of the Silhouettes' second career beginning in 1979. We have a comprehensive discography with label scans and plenty of group photos supplied by Elaine Lewis, wife of the group's first tenor, Rick Lewis. Click Here to see.

2008 Charleston Beach Music & Shag Festival

Read Pam's review and see dozens of photos from the 2008 Charleston Beach Music Festival, featuring the Tams, Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs, Billy Scott & the Party Prophet Band, Wallstreet, Angel Rissoff and the Fabulous Shades. Also read about the upcoming 50th Anniversary celebration for Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs!!! Click Here to see.

First Annual (2006) Philly Doo Wop Festival

So many of you enjoyed the review and photo gallery we posted of this year's Philly Doo Wop Festival, we decided to dig out and post what we had from the original, First Annual Philly Doo Wop Festival in 2006. Click Here to see.

The Dinwiddie Quartet

Read about the Philadelphia-based quartet that became the first black vocal group to make a record, in 1902. See the record in our archives and our recently discovered photo of the lead singer, Sterling Rex. Click on Dinwiddie Quartet under Profiles In Harmony.

Richard Barrett's Musical Legacy - Part 7

Read our final article in the Richard Barrett Series (Part 7), just out in the September 2008 issue of Echoes of the Past. It covers Richard's return to Philadelphia, his work with Swan Records and his work with the Showmen, the Three Degrees and many more groups. See "Coming Soon" (below) to subscribe to Echoes of the Past.

The Five Embers

Read Dr. Phil Swartz's excellent article about Owensboro, Kentucky's only recording R&B vocal group and see photos of the group and their extremely rare record, "My Fragile Heart". Click on The 5 Embers under Profiles In Harmony.

Concert Reviews and Photos - Our newest Section featuring reviews and photos of great harmony events!

The Mills Brothers and Ink Spots in Beach Haven, NJ (August 4, 2008).

Read Pam's review and see photos from the recent concert by the Mills Brothers (John Mills & Elmer Hopper) and Ink Spots (Sonny Hatchett, Herman Denby, Harold Winley & Morris Dow).

Philly Doo Wop Festival, Philadelphia, PA's Penn's Landing (August 9, 2008).

Read Pam's review and see photos from the outdoor riverfront festival featuring the Skyliners, Continentals, Billy Carlucci of
Billy & Essentials, Billy Harner, Cornerstone, Reunion, Street Corner Five, Now & Then, and the Norristones.

Philadelphia Area Doo Wop & Acappella Groups

Pam's definitive list of 1950's R&B, Doo Wop and Acappella groups from the Greater Philadelphia area. Originally compiled as a program for the 2006 Philadelphia Doo Wop Festival, this list has been revised and updated in 2008. Click Philly Doo Wop & Acappella Groups.

Unknown Vocal Groups

We know very little about these groups. Please go to our Unknown Vocal Group Page and help us identify the photos you see.
News: Unknown Vocal Group #002 is Identified!!!! See Unknown Vocal Group Page for details.

Reaction to our Presentations and Website

Reaction to our website has been phenomenal with over 800 hits in the first week. Read what some of our other visitors have to say on our Mailbox Page. Email us your own comments.

Classic Urban Harmony LLC Establishes Internet Presence; We proudly present our new website. www.ClassicUrbanHarmony.net will not only give the latest news of our presentations but we hope it will also grow to serve as a valued source of information on the history of our music. Please be sure to visit our archives to read some interesting stories about vocal groups as well as to view some of our many photos and memorabilia.
: See Our Presentations for the latest details on the talks we give.

Our Next Presentation

Regency at Monroe (NJ) - Rescheduled for Friday Evening, December 12 at 7:30 PM. (Open only to residents of Regency at Monroe). To have us talk at your NJ Active Adult Community, ask your Lifestyle Director or Activities Committee to contact us!

Press Releases

These are the press releases and brochures we've issued over the last year.

June 2, 2008 -- Our Brochure

Recent Media Coverage of Classic Urban Harmony LLC

"Destination Philadephia, PA: A Tribute to Philadelphia's Pied Pipers of Radio - Part 3" by George L. Frunzi., Ed.D, Echoes of the Past, Issue #84, June 2008

"Songs From The Past: Golden Oldies Forever" by Renee Weinfeld, Somerset Run Extra, June 23, 2008.

"Classic Urban Harmony Program Will Delight Homeowners" by Chris Retz, Somerset Run Extra, May 12, 2008.