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 Congratulations to you Andy. We are all so proud of you and wish you continued success. Book NOW before Andy's price skyrockets.

Dear Andy, 

My husband and I saw you at the Patchogue Theatre on 4/27, we were blown away by your performance, stage presence and fantastic shape you are in. We wish you the best and biggest success in your career, it is not easy to sing and perform better as time goes by it takes great desire and dedication. 

We applaud you for all that and for giving us such great entertainment.  You were the best that night.  Looking forward to you CD ... as were a lot of other people that night... 

Hope your star goes as far as you want it to go ... you deserve it. 

God Bless ... Marianne + Basil

Andy

What can I say? You were the highlight of the show. The people loved you. You still got it my friend. I am now an Andy Kim fan, but not only because of your music. You are a gentleman and truly a nice man. 

You are a pleasure to work with, as were all the performers. In my heart I felt you guys tried as hard as if you were in Madison Square Garden. What more could I have asked.

Please keep in contact, and as I told Wendy Kay if you are on the East Coast
for anything lets get together. Thanks again.

Regards ... Gary Rooney Patchogue Theatre, Patchogue NY

Dear Andy

Saw you at the Christmas Spectacular in Bethlehem, PA. I just had to write and tell you how terrific you were. Actually I thought you were the best artist and performer there. Love your music.  Have a happy holiday!!  ... love ... your new fan

Dear Andy and crew

Just a note to let you know again what a pleasure it was working with you at the Palace theater last night (April 13th). The performance was one of the better ones I've seen at there, and the professionalism of your group made my first FOH mixing assignment at this venue a very enjoyable one. I received many compliments on your set and thought I would pass that on.

Perhaps we will get the opportunity to work together again in the future. God bless.

Andy,

I am the guy that was in the back row of the Palace Theater in Marion that asked you 
if you had a greatest hits CD out. It was very kind of you to sign those items for the girls around me. It made their night, believe me! 

I don't think there's any doubt that there definitely IS an Andy Kim crowd out there just waiting to hear you perform. You put on a good show and brought back many memories. My favorite song that you did, though, I must admit I'd never heard before! It was called "I Wish I Were" and it touched a place in me that I haven't felt in many years! I can't wait for your greatest hits to come out, and I certainly hope that it will be on it!

It was nice to have met you and thanks again,

To: Wendy Kay
From: Storm N. Norman, WEBE108FM
Entertainment Chairman for Trumbull Day 2001
Trumbull, Connecticut

Hi Wendy!

Hope you enjoy the photos of Andy Kim from our very successful Trumbull Day 2001!

As you know, from working over the years with you and your talented artists, our music line-up along with our fabulous fireworks display are the highlights of this two-day event, and this year Andy Kim and the Shangri-Las brought talent, class and a lot of familiar, family friendly hits to our main stage!

Andy's performance in 100 degree (measured by the national weather service) sunshine was truly admirable! From "Baby, I Love You" to Rock Me Gently" and every hit in between, he seduced our audience.

The Shangri-Las, making a return engagement to Trumbull Day made their solid gold hits "Remember (Walking in the Sand) and the audience favorite "Leader of the Pack" as fresh today as when they were released.. They are a pleasure to work with.

Having the option to hand pick such great talent from your impressive roster, and working with your great staff, really makes choosing easier than ordering from Baskin Robbins! We shall do it again in 2002!

All the best, enjoy the photos..

Storm N. Norman

OLDIESFEST 2002
by Diane Safir, freelance journalist

The expression "everything old is new again" was exemplified June 8th at the Oldiesfest 2002 concert at Shea's Performing Arts Theater in Buffalo, New York. 

Music from the sixties and seventies continues to gain popularity and after watching this performance it was very evident to see why. From beginning to end the crowd was treated to a rock n' roll buffet. Elvis impersonator Terry Buchwald kicked off the evening with a rocking montage of Elvis songs. Classic renditions were belted out by The Kingsmen ("Louie Louie"), The Grass Roots, ("Temptation Eyes", "Midnight Confession") Gary Puckett ("Young Girl", "Woman Woman"), and the legendary Mitch Ryder, ("Devil With A Blue Dress On"). These popular hits had the crowd clapping, stomping, and shouting out for more. 

However, without a doubt the highlight of the evening was the performance of Andy Kim. Known to his legion of fans as simply "the voice", Andy possesses a voice as strong and beautiful today as it was in the late 60's, when his career blossomed. That career began when a young Canadian teenager with a burning desire to perform followed his dream to the distant shores of New York city. Today that passion still holds sway as his music enveloped the audience with an array of emotion from the heartbreaking "I Wish I Were" to the classic anthem to bubblegum music "Sugar Sugar". The seven song set opened with his gold record "Baby I Love You" followed by the boy- aches- for- girl, rendition of "So Good Together". 

Andy's rapport with the audience was exhibited when four participants were chosen to offer up their own version of "Sugar Sugar". While there were no Ron Dante's in the bunch, the crowd enthusiastically applauded their effort. Andy's suave, debonair appearance enticed numerous women to the front of the stage where their cameras immortalized the moment. 

Although normally a very private person, Andy divulged a glimpse of what inspired his six million seller hit "Rock Me Gently". It was during the afterglow of a one night dalliance with a quintessential California girl that the inspiration to pen this world famous classic came to him. 

Only time constraints prevented Andy from performing such audience pleasing hits as "Rainbow Ride", "Shoot Em Up Baby" and "I've Been Moved". Gary Puckett did find a way to maximize Andy's stage time by bringing him back for a showstopping duet of Roy Orbison's "Pretty Woman". From the late 60's to the early 80's, Andy was responsible for creating and performing a multitude of hits. Once the music scene changed he chose a self-imposed hiatus. 

One can only be thankful that this talented and gifted singer/songwriter decided to take to the stage once again. If anyone has the opportunity to see these artists in person they won't be disappointed. The oldies shows are not only a showcase for some remarkable talents but also rekindle memories of an innocent time. 

...Long Live the oldies!! 

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