This Friday - July 30! 7-9 PM ON http://www.wincam.org
Andy Shernoff of The Dictators
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Shernoff
Charles Rosenay of
Weekend of 100 Rock Stars
http://nationalrockcon.com
Some of the SOAP BOX interviews go into syndication on
Visual Radio - click on http://www.visual-radio.net
Next Friday, August 6, Author/DJ TED YATES
The 60s - The Hits and the Trivia
http://www.apogeespacebooks.com/Books/9781926592183.html
Ted is CKOC'S Program Director, Music Director
- and resident Oldies Expert! With over 25 years in radio,
he's met and interviewed over a hundred well known celebrities,
hosted many special events and helped with many fundraisers.
Ted not only programs the music for Canada's Number One Oldies Station,
but he also compiles the Top Ten At Noon,
writes Lunchtime Trivia and creates Special Music Weekends.
Ted can also be heard at various times throughout the day
with popular features
"Lookin' Back", "Rock & Roll Minute" and "Fascinating Facts About Your Favourites"
- which can be heard through every weekday.
Ted Yates is also the author of the popular book "60's: The Hits and The Trivia".
Friday Nights 7-9 PM Eastern Daylight Time
YOU are invited to call in to SoapBox during the show, 781-721-0137.
Previous Guest Tommy James has 4 albums in re-release on
Collector's Choice
I Think We're Alone Now
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dpfyxzqsldse
Gettin' Together
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hpftxzqsldse
Travelin'
Tommy James & the Shondells
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wpfqxzqsldse
My Head My Bed My Red Guitar
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0pfqxzqsldse
TOMMY JAMES ON SOAP BOX!
http://tommyjamesvisualradio.blogspot.com/
Mark Ribowsky to call in to Soap Box, Friday July 2, 2010
Joe Viglione
Correspondent
SUPREMES BIOGRAPHER TO CALL IN TO SOAP BOX
Mark Ribowsky's 2000 take on the creator of the Wall of Sound, "He's a Rebel: Phil Spector--Rock and Roll's Legendary Producer" was 368 pages, re-released in 2007 on Da Capo with 112 extra pages, new information since the tragic 2003 shooting of actress Lana Clarkson at Spector's residence.
Since that re-release Ribowsky has published a biography on The Supremes as well as Signed, Sealed, and Delivered: The Soulful Journey of Stevie Wonder. In September the third installment of his Motown trilogy, Ain't Too Proud to Beg: The Troubled Lives and Enduring Soul of the Temptations, will be published by Wiley.
Ribowsky will be calling in to Wincam's SOAP BOX this Friday, July 2nd, to discuss his books.
REVIEW:
The Supremes, a Saga of Motown Dreams, Success and Betrayal is a much needed 440 page book on one of the greatest “girl groups” of all time, some say the ultimate girl group. And it would be hard to disagree with that thought as Diana Ross and The Supremes were everpresent on the radio in the 60s and – unlike Big Brother & The Holding Company, The Doors and The Jimi Hendrix Experience, the group was able to continue to have hits after the lead singer – in this case Berry Gordy’s focus, Diana Ross – left the group. Sure AC/DC survived Ronald Belford “Bon” Scot’s “death by misadventure” (drinking) and other members coming and going…but does the general public know who lead vocalist Brian Johnson is by hearing his name or AC/DC?
Mary, Flo, and Cindy have the “John, Paul, George, Ringo” effect, even though the singers-not-in-the-lead were downplayed by Motown. Even when Jean Terrell took over people still thought of it as Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong’s group. While the drama in the book is the Ross/Gordy relationship, Diana’s need to be a superstar and how the talents and egos of the team that made it happen – including, of course, the essential Holland, Dozier, Holland, Ribowsky – very wisely – keeps the history front and center, the made-for-tv shenanigans part of the history, but not as vital as the end result, the music.
Yes, the hardcore fans would like even more of the story, a bigger emphasis on the latter-day Supremes, but what the author has done here is no small achievement…he’s managed to put a solid document together of this incredible hit machine, and bring the humanity of each individual involved to center stage. Sure, a film could be made on each individual that was a major part of the Supremes, including Jean Terrell, but it is the story of the dreamgirls that is what the public craves most.
Flo Ballard’s passing is every bit as tragic as Phil Spector’s fall from grace, and Mark Ribowsky handles all of the bad and the good with objectivity and diplomacy. Now out in paperback it is highly recommended.
Call in to SOAP BOX 781 721 0137 Friday Nights at Wincam.org 7-9 PM
June 25, 2010
First, Steve, Jennifer, Robert, Charlie, Joe V (that's me), Susan Guild and James Ravenscroft III and our other co-hosts of Wincam's SOAP BOX welcome back Joe LaRocca to the 7-9 PM Friday night program.
After Boston author James Sullivan tapes Writer's Corner earlier in the day to discuss his "7 Dirty Words: The Life and Crimes of George Carlin", the Soap Box staff will take to the air and talk about movies...His Majesty, the Scarecrow of Oz and an upcoming film The Salt Water Summers.
WINCAM'S COMMUNITY SOAPBOX LIVE CALL-IN SHOW Share your thoughts & talk to your neighbors. ... From 7 to 9 pm viewers can call (781) 721-0137,
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SOAP BOX is your place to communicate to Winchester and beyond. Look at the great guests we’ve had since January 2010
January 29th Kate Genovese – Woburn Author
February 5th Karen Deal – Musician; Vampy – West Coast Goth expert
February 12th Author W Fraser Sandercombe, Musician Buzzy Linhart
February 19th Harriet Schock – writer/singer
February 26th Nelson Slater - musician
March 5th Tommy James of The Shondells, author/musician
March 12th Craig Fenton, author: Have You Seen The Stars Tonight?
March 19th Leonard Maltin 151 Movies You've Never Seen
March 26th Robert Hofler Party Animals
Friday's Soap Box, April 2, 2010, Los Angeles actress Lisa Cavanuagh
Friday, April 9, 2010 on Soap Box
7 PM Meegan Jones British Author of Sustainable Management
Keith Carter, director of the 3D epic Orlok, The Vampire, spoke with Joe LaRocca and Joe Viglione at Wincam.org.
http://www.wickedlocal.com/winchester/fun/entertainment/arts/x932340818/WINCHESTER-PUBLIC-ACCESS-This-Friday-night-on-Soap-Box
Soap Box April 16, 2010
Friday April 23, 2009
7 :00 PM Jon Macey of FOX PASS
7:15 Christopher Long, author of A Shot of Poison: An Insider's Tales of One of Rock's Most Outrageous Bands (CG Publishing)
8 PM FAN Splash is part of the Family Action Network; they want to renovate Borggaard Beach in Winchester and make it an accessible small water park. You can learn a bit more here: http://www.fansplash.org/
Friday April 30
48 Hour Film Festival – starts at 7 pm in Boston – email me if you want to participate
Friday May 7 2010 Paul Robinson of The Boize phone interview
Friday May 14 2010 Barbara Harris of THE TOYS
Friday May 21 2010 8:45 PM Steev Riccardo, former A & R man for Enigma Records, the man who signed POISON to a record deal.
Friday May 28 2010 Barbara Harris of The Toys
Barbara Harris at The Chevalier The Toys, Shirelles, The Drifters
http://www.tmrzoo.com/?p=11286
Joe Viglione in Google News
http://news.google.com/news/search?aq=f&pz=1&cf=all&ned=us&hl=en&q=joe+viglione
Inside Medford publishes Barbara Harris story
http://insidemedford.com/2010/05/12/toys-shirelles-drifters-tokens-rock-chevalier/
Shirelles / Inside Medford 2004
http://insidemedford.com/2010/04/09/shirelles-back-in-medford-for-oldies-night/
Friday June 4 Susan Guild
Friday June 11 , JIM HERBERT, about the Masscare Medicaid and Healthcare for all, and doing something on Soap Box, June 11, Friday
Friday June 18 Johnny Byers of TV3 Medford's Sportsline
Friday June 25 Joe LaRocca talks about Winchester
July 2, 2010 Mark Ribowsky, author of THE SUPREMES
Charlie Tirella, Joe LaRocca and Joe Viglione introduce
His Majesty, The Scarecrow of Oz and The Magic Of Oz
July 9, 2010 Andy Shernoff, American Speedway,
Mick Cervino - bass player for Vampy
Violent Storm (ex Blackmore & Yngwie) Speaks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxDsAQIZ6cM
July 16, 2010 New Era for Soap Box Begins
Charlie Tirella at Pitchfork Festival Report
Sports Host John Byers phones in!
July 23, 2010 Joe Vig, Joe La Rocca & Charlie Tirella present
THE TERROR with Boris Karloff and Jack Nicholson
July 30, 2010 The Weekend of 100 Rock Stars
Scheduled, Andy Schernoff
August 6, 2010
TED YATES
The 60s - The Hits and the Trivia
http://www.apogeespacebooks.com/Books/9781926592183.html
Ted is CKOC'S Program Director, Music Director
- and resident Oldies Expert! With over 25 years in radio,
he's met and interviewed over a hundred well known celebrities,
hosted many special events and helped with many fundraisers.
Ted not only programs the music for Canada's Number One Oldies Station,
but he also compiles the Top Ten At Noon,
writes Lunchtime Trivia and creates Special Music Weekends.
Ted can also be heard at various times throughout the day
with popular features
"Lookin' Back", "Rock & Roll Minute" and "Fascinating Facts About Your Favourites"
- which can be heard through every weekday.
Ted Yates is also the author of the popular book "60's: The Hits and The Trivia".
Plus, you never know who else will call in and chat with the hosts of Winchester's fun two hours of conversation - every Friday night on Wincam.
To Participate on SOAP BOX 7 PM – 9 PM every Friday night just call:
Soap Box: 781 721 0137
