Philadelphia Group Harmony Association

Membership Newsletter #216

August, 2011

Greetings from Mr. Lee, 

Hi Guys and Gals,

  Well, our big show at the Flying W, July 16^th,  Medford, NJ was a great success! Thanks to all of you for attending and supporting our music and these two very fine groups. Hopefully, we'll be able to do it again.  Unfortunately, Frank DeNinno, the General Manager of the Flying W is retiring and to be honest I don't know how this will affect our status next year.  Also, I am uncertain of how things will shake out with the changes in the Encounters' lineup with the departure of Charlie DiComo. Regardless, it was great seeing you all there this July and I know you enjoyed the excellent performances by Kenny Vance and the Planotones and the Encounters, two very special groups.  We will see what can be arranged in the future.   

   Regrettably, I must report the passing of Dee Jaskel, the original second tenor of Street Corner Five, after succumbing to a very long battle with cancer.  Dee was there since the inception of the group and was a very good singer and fine woman. Her husband, Ron, was the manager of Street Corner Five and they made a very nice couple.  Condolences go out to her family, the group members and all her fans.

   Check out Keep Rockin' Magazine's Malt Shop Memories Cruises and news of a 50's and 60's Rock and Roll Cruise emceed by Jerry Blavat and starring Lou Christie, Kenny Vance and the Planotones, the Fireflies, the Devotions and the Del Rays with a special appearance by Shawn Klush "the closest thing to the King in Concert."  The cruise leaves from Tampa, FL on October 27th and returns on the 31st.  For more details go to www.keeprockinmag.com ( click on "Hot News" for  special discount information) or www.maltshopcruise.com.

Call Sandi I at Clifton Music (973-365-0049) to inquire about the CDs for sale at Clifton that might interest you Guys and Gals.  Please log in to their website: www.cliftonmucomsic.com. She can certainly help you with all the wonderful things Ronnie and she put out over the years. Clifton Music has a new email address:  cliftonmusic@ymail.com - make a note of it!  If you wish to receive Sandi's newsletter drop her a line at the email and ask to be added to her list.  When you receive the newsletter you will be notified of specials not available through the website so be sure to call the store or mail in your order.  If you need more information don't hesitate to call and the friendly staff will be happy to give you a hand.

Charlie and Pam Horner go to great lengths to produce a very comprehensive website accessible at www.classicurbanharmony.net. Check them out frequently for information on events in our area including special presentations sponsored by them like the recent Morris Museum Doo Wop and Acappella Concerts.  Videos from these very important concerts are available on the website along with a wealth of other relevant facts you don't want to miss.   Check out the Horner's webpage for more details.  Support this very important resource with your interest and attendance when possible!

It’s All About The Music comes out 3 times a year.  A very comprehensive concert calendar, it will keep you up to date on what is happening in the Tri-State area.  If you need to advertise an upcoming event ithe concert calendar prices are very reasonable.  Please get in touch with our Tony Satus at 732-679-2009 or by email at tsatus@optonline.net to place an ad. Prices for advertising range from $35 to $150 per issue. Subscribe to this wonderful publication by calling Andrea Siegel at 718-356-6089.  

Echoes Of The Past, published by Bob Belniak, is a quarterly full of articles written by very good writers, researching and revealing the stories behind the groups responsible for creating the sounds we love.  Reach Bob at 413-786-1929 or at echoes.past@yahoo.com.

Special thanks to our Phil May for generously hosting internet music Station.PGHA (www.live365.com/stations/stationpgha) making it possible for you to  hear  rebroadcasts of  the “Walkin’ With Mr. Lee” and “Lady M’s Solid Gold Saturday Evening” radio shows along with Phil’s own show - originally heard on www.eastcoastdoowop.com.  You can catch Phil as “Jersey Phil” on DooWop Café (www.doowopcafe.org).  Mr. Lee and Lady M are replayed on DestinationDoowop.com as well – check the schedule there for times.

A Big Shout Out to those Iranian Defense Lawyers  in Collegeville.

Regards,

Lee

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