Just a note of thanks for your invitation to attend the 60's and
70's showcase. It was truly an amazing event filled with great energy
and of course, lots of great hits from some terrific artists. Billy J
was a great opener, Ron stole the show, Andy stole the hearts, Mark
stole the rockers and Gary stole the thunder. It is an act I highly
recommend and anxiously look forward to having in my club for my
members.
Once again, many thanks for a most memorable evening of
entertainment.
Warmest Regards, Mitch Marron GM/COO, Metropolis CC
Wendy,
Your showcase at The Bottom Line on Tuesday, January 14 was
fantastic. The from start to finish the show was high energy and
nothing but good old rock and roll from the 60's and 70's. It was
surprising of how many gold records were from these 5 artists. We are
looking forward to the upcoming concert we have book with you. If it
is anything like the showcase the concert will be a total success.
Thanks for inviting me to the show.
Best regards, Alan Kornstein/Billy Alan Productions "Casinos R Us"
Dear Wendy,
Thanks for inviting me to the showcase at the Bottom Line. When I
promoted the Sensational 60's Show in Patchogue New York last year I
really didn't get a chance to enjoy the show as much as would have
liked to, due to being so busy. But when I saw the performers, Bill
J., Andy, Ron, Mark and Gary at the Bottom Line I was truly impressed.
Gary's band The Playboys are as solid and tight as you can get. This
show has a group of very talented people, who are also gentlemen and
part of "Rock History". It was a pleasure to hear them sing
their songs that have been a part our of pop culture.
I have also have
had the opportunity to forge some friendships with some people
associated with the show and your company. It is my opinion that The
Sensational Sixties Show has a positive effect on people.
In closing I only hope that the people who attended my show enjoyed it as much as
I did on that Tuesday Night in New York City. Being a promoter I also
noticed the show went off as smooth as silk, thanks to you and the
gang at Mars Talent.
Thanks again for including me in this memorable
event, it is a privilege to be in the same company as these "Rock
Legends". I had a ball.
Best Regards, Gary Rooney, G.R. Productions
I just saw the 60s/70s show at The Bottom Line in New York City.
I've been to approximately 500 shows and I didn't know what to expect from this show.
Most shows that I've seen in the past the performer does his thing and leaves.
This was one fantastic show.
I especially liked when one act came out to help out another during the show.
That's one thing that you don't see anymore. This was treated like an original Rock & Roll show.
This brought back many memories. Looking forward to seeing more shows.
Your loyal buyer forever
I just wanna tell you how much I enjoyed the show. It was like
listening to the radio except that the songs were performed by the original artists. I am a guy of 56 and the music is the soundtrack of
my life.
Ben
Your showcase at The Bottom Line was a huge success. This crowd
clearly grew up with the headliners you chose. It was interesting to
follow the career paths of all 5 entertainers. No more wondering about
what happened to these high profile acts. The camaraderie on stage
was beautiful. Each artist was in full support of one another. I think
it is very important to honor the artists that gave us our memories by
giving them the stage. The concept is a sure sell! Lots of good luck
with this project.
If I can be of help to you in the future please let me know.
Best Regards, Robin
PS I was so sorry I did not have a camera with me. Where are those
throw-aways when you need them?
The renowned Bottom Line Cabaret located in New
York City has hosted some of the great musical acts of our time. Famous
artists such as Springsteen, Elvis Costello and Billy Joel have
displayed their talents at this mecca of musical nostalgia. However,
there has never been a night like January 14th, 2003 when a virtual
who's who of 60's and 70's music performed a plethora of # 1 hits to a
zealous capacity crowd.
From the romantic croonings of Andy Kim and
the driving beats of Mark Lindsay to Brit Legend Billy J. Kramer and
quintessential bubble-gummer Ron Dante, the hits were non-stop. All
this before headliner Gary Lewis and the Playboys willingly brought us
back into a bygone era.
But I digress; let's go back to the beginning.
The evening started as the line-up (which began to form three hours
prior to show time) eagerly made their way into the intimate yet
energized venue. THE BOTTOM LINE fairly reeks of 60's decor and
everyone was put into the mood to rock 'n' roll. Luminaries like Paul
Shaffer easily mingled with the crowd which was comprised of booking
agents, friends, relatives and die-hard fans. The place was brimming
with eager anticipation and no one would be disappointed.
Our initial guide down memory lane was the former head of the
Dakotas, Billy J Kramer. This physically husky performer was greeted
with true affection by his British Invasion fans, albums in tow. The
crowd enjoyed faithful renditions of many of his legendary hits such
as " Little Children" and "Bad To Me". The
audience also learned about his close ties with the Beatles as they
recorded together back in Britain. Interestingly, former Beatle Ringo
Starr played this same venue in the 70's. Another interesting tidbit
not revealed at the concert was that Paul McCartney once offered Billy
J. a song that he refused to record calling it too slow and boring.
The song was "Yesterday" which went on to be the most
recorded song in history.
The tempo picked up when the king of bubblegum Ron Dante excitedly
took command of the stage. This enthusiastic performer started with
the finger snapping "Rockin' Robin" and kept the high
voltage act hopping through "Scooby Doo" and
"Sunshine". Ron was best known as the lead singer of the
Archies and the Detergents. This multi-talented entertainer was a
producer for Barry Manilow, Cher and Pat Benatar but is equally adept
at performing live. The audience reacted to his energy and when he
sang one of the classic songs of its time "Sugar Sugar", he
had the crowd completely captivated. That song belonged to the room.
It was amazing to see Ron look so youthful and in possession of a
voice as full and rich as it was thirty years ago.
Could this get any better? Absolutely!! Ron then brought out the
man who created "Sugar Sugar " the suave and sensational
Andy Kim. The harmonious duets they performed were a perfect blend of
styles and everyone appreciated the return of the duet genre, the
first of many that evening.
Andy charismatically sauntered onstage to the musical notes of his
gold record "Baby I Love You" and the serenade began. Andy
immediately demonstrated why he is known as simply "The
Voice". Soulful renditions of "So Good Together" and
"I Wish I Were" highlighted the deep sultry tones that
cemented Andy's reputation. The room quickly filled with an air of
sensuality that stirred emotions of longing amongst the females in the
crowd.
Andy acknowledged that the brilliant Jeff Barry had a tremendous
influence in shaping his career. It was through Jeff's vision and
foresight that " How'd We Ever Get This Way" reached the
airwaves. This was the launching pad for a magnificent career and that
song will always be Andy's sentimental favorite. The brilliant set
concluded with Andy's piece de resistance the ode to one-night stands:
"Rock Me Gently".
After a brief intermission, Mark Lindsay burst onto the stage ready
to rock 'n' roll. The former lead singer of Paul Revere and the
Raiders was determined to have everyone clapping along to his many
chart topping hits. He did not fail. A fashion throwback to the
sensational sixties was made by Mark's two costume changes. His knee
length red velvet coat and black colonial hat had the audience
nostalgic for his classic television show "Where The Action
Is" The spontaneous and vibrant Lindsay was still able to execute
his trademark kicks (over his 6 foot frame) while belting out his high
energy version of "Kicks". Masterpieces, "Arizona" and
"Indian Reservation" were all part of a rock solid set.
Mark's duet with Andy," All I Have To Do Is Dream", was
another fine example of harmonization.
At this point the audience has had their musical desires completely
satiated by these four living legends. They knew however that one more
great performance was yet to come.
Throughout the evening the tight knit sound of the Playboys served
as the back up band for the other performers and they did a fantastic
Job. Now with their leader they were ready to rock. The simplistic
lyrics and a charismatic style of Gary Lewis and his band made it easy
for the audience to participate in the act and enjoy his hits.
"Everybody Loves A Clown" and "Count Me In" went
over well with everyone as did the beautiful duet "Love Potion #
9 " performed with Billy J Kramer. This versatile musician even
performed an upbeat drum solo as a birthday tribute to his keyboard
player. To conclude his marvelous set Gary gave the audience the song
that made him famous. "This Diamond Ring" is still # 1 in
many people's hearts.
To complete the musical journey down memory lane all the artists
returned to the stage for a rousing rendition of "Rock 'n' Roll
Music". The standing ovation that followed was testimony that a
grateful audience appreciated the momentous talents displayed that
night.
It was easy to see why these artists hold such a high status in
music history.
I would be remiss not to acknowledge the person responsible for the
creation of this successful evening. Wendy Kay of Mars Talent Agency
is a key player in the current 60's and 70's music revival and is the
backbone of the agency. All of the artists that performed as well as
numerous others can be booked through Wendy either in a package or
individually.
Wendy can be reached at www.utopiaartists.com or by calling
561-743-1990
