Ok so it's not completely OT because the Cheaters did have a car show at the last Green Bay festival. We need signatures - pass this on! Let's all go to Green Bay! Please sign the on line petition and repost! from Marc Mencher May 27, 2008 re: music festival Green Bay Rockin' 50s Fest Hello Friends and Family- please pardon this intrusion but I felt compelled to send this message. I ask you to forward it on if it is anything you have interest in. If not- delete it- or let me know and I'll never have a message sent to you again. As many of you know, I worked in cooperation with Oneida Casino in Green Bay Wisconsin, America... to Produce Rockin' 50s Fest 1-2 and 3. I have spoken with my partner at Oneida, Phil Doran, in great length. As you may know we NEVER set out to create an annual/bi annual- or repeating event of any sort. In 2002 we were all truly blessed by the event that happened at Oneida in July that year. Indeed history was made. And the feeling we all went away with was overwhelmingly positive and strong. The Casino wanted us to do it again- so we did in 2005 and then again in 2007- each time- always thinking "this is it... last time". SO- regarding Rockin' 50s fest and a 4th edition- there are currently zero plans. The casino is in full gear- Phil like a mad genius booking every major star with any musical relevance from Willie Nelson to George Jones to Dionne Warwick and Brian Setzer, as well lessor established musical groups that have captured his ears. Meanwhile, I am off to Italy and Spain for festivals I am working on and then back home focusing on Sean Mencher's career (just sponsored by Gretsch Guitars) as well as my upcoming shows with The Crickets- The Collins Kids and Slim Jim Phantom.. BUT- when PHIL and I saw this petition last week being circulated by people asking for the Fest to live and happen again, we both were- humbled and thrilled. I can not say now we will do it again, but I can say we have discussed it since seeing this petition and the general feeling is with a few thousand signatures we may get some fuel in the tank - see how far down the line this hot rod can get... However, if the petition stalls with a mere 400-500 signatures, the festival will surely not happen again and live on only in our memories. At this time, I remain hopeful. THE Petition has zero to due with me or Oneida- we were shocked- and thrilled -when it arrived in my inbox from - Bobby Crawford in Texas... we're honored and hopefully- with a few thousand signatures- that's what it will take- we will all ROCK again in Green Bay!! Please feel MOST WELCOME TO email the world the following: PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION!! http://www. PetitionOnline. com/rockin50/petition. html Thank you! Marc Mencher Action Packed Events www. actionpackedevents. com
This is the best show ever. Can't wait for the 4th. I have been to everyone and a good time is had by all.
I've been to all three. The 1st one is what began the series of events that made me move to Chicago Flew to the 1st one from Boston. Met Magnet and kept in touch. Flew out for the 1st Pileup. Move to Chicago 6 months later.
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