| Don Baird - President | Bill "Zimp" Zimpleman - Vice President | Joe Parzuhoski - Treasurer |
| Sherry Kossur - Secretary | Jim Baloga - B.O.D. | Dana Davis - B.O.D. |
| Joe Hill - B.O.D. | Mike McLaughlin - B.O.D. | Weet Larkovic - Music Dir. |
Membership Newsletter · Volume 5 - #3
February 2001
Greetings from the Prez,
Our December 9th show met with great success! The Moonglows performance was outstanding! One of the best groups ever at S.O.C. We thank all who attended our show.
A special thanks to MC Charlie Apple, Weets' All Stars, Gary Scott (our soundman) and my hard working dedicated staff who give their unselfish help to benefit our organization and music throughout the year
Once again, congratulations goes out to S.O.C.'s Hardworking & Dedicated Staff: Linda Brown-Autograph Table; Joe Parzuhoski-Treasurer; Linda Parzuhoski-Dinners; Sherry Koscur-Secretary & Show Committe Chairperson; Bill Zimpleman -Vice President; "Zimp" Bill Zimpleman-Web Page; Joe Hill-Videographer; Jim Bologa-Videos; Joani DeMarino-50/50 Drawing; John Barone-Shirts & Picnic; Dana Davis-B.O.D.; Ron Baird-President; Bob Weaver-Newsletter; Sam LaRosa-Election Committee; Weet Larkovic-Music Director.
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FEATURING:
The Tempos "See You In September" The Holidays "Miss You" William Dell & The Wee Jams "Patty Ann" El Venos "Geraldine" Four Dots "Pleading For Your Love" Memories "Can I"This is our open show to introduce new people to our organization. Bring as many guests as you like. A S.O.C.'s tribute to the Pittsburh groups. Six great Pittsburgh groups that made the music in the 50's and 60's. Each group will sing 5 songs plus "Goodnight Sweetheart Goodnight" at the end of the show, as a tribute to Gerald Gregory. There will be a sort intermission after the first three groups. Come early to get autographs or CD's. We will have tables for each group. We expect a standing room only crowd.....
Come early to look at Records, CD's, Logo items and select a table as we will start on time. The B.O.D. will try to end every show between 10PM and 10:30PM. Remember, every videotape, logo item and 50/50 ticket sold helps your club. >The Bradley House Doors
open at 5:00pm
5239 Brownsville Road Dinner
begins at 5:30pm
Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Showtime
begins promptly at 7:00pm
Phone: 412-655-9216)
Don't forget: If you are a member of S.O.C. and own a small business, advertising (using your business card) in our club newsletter is still free! It's a courtesy extended to you by the B.O.D. See Dana Davis at the show or call her at 412-673-2545 for more information.
Feel free to come to dance, listen to the music or play your records. We will play at 1/2 hour intervals per collector.
Feb 5th & Mar 5th at 7:30 PM to Midnight at Alexions Bar & Grill Rooks Station (412) 276-2018. Take Parkway West to the Greentree exit, stay in left lane to stop sign. Make a left on Mansfield Ave. Take Mansfield Ave. about 2 miles to Noblestown Rd. Make a left at the light onto Hawthorne St. The bar will be on yhe right. We play all 45's. A special thanks to Dave Clemens for the collector's night.
Feb 19th & Mar 19th at 7:00PM to 11:00PM at CRAZY DEE'S DeMINO PIZZA - 158 Midwood Avenue & Rt, 51, Pittsburgh, Pa. (412-881-3222) We play 78's and 45's. Thank you Crazy Dee for keeping the music alive.
The S.O.C. is proud to make available to you this fantastic book. We have a limited number of books that can be purchased for a reduced price of $15 per book. For every book purchased, Dave Goodrich will donate $5 to the club.
Key to the City is the first book to extensively document the history/entertainment of a major city. This initial volume contains a mixture of history, sports, films, radio, television and music-related information covering the years from 1928 - 1954. Included are more than 500 films; more than 150 plays' more than 450 songs' more than 250 records by Pittsburgh area artists; and an index of people who appeared in Pittsburgh containing more than 850 entries! The project represents thousands of hours of extensive research that provides Pittsburgh with a fact-filled foundation that is unique in scope, documentation and content.
Dave Goodrich has completed a manuscript for the years of 1955 - 1969. At the present time, we are looking for corporate sponsorship(s) to help publish this valuable manuscript.
It would be too self serving to review my own book, which is actually more of a document of Pittsburgh's remarkable entertainment history. The entire contents are based on thousands of hours of research, with little or no editorializing.
As the years roll past the dance marathons and the big-band era, my preference for R&B becomes obvious. The R&B of the 40's and 50's has faced all sorts of competition over the years in the form of psychedelic, metal, disco, punk, grunge, rap and techno, along with space-age studio technology. R&B is more than a survivor - - it leaves these other forms of music in the dust.
So much for preaching to the converted. My research also served as an important learning experience. I wasn't aware that black newspapers had attacked suggestive R&B and I wasn't aware of the number of great R&B acts to play Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas.
The most exhilarating "find" was the information on the "riot" in Cleveland in 1952, and Alan Freed's response. The term "rock and roll" is never mentioned. However, I felt justified in giving the date extensive coverage because of Pittsburgh's proximity to Cleveland, as well as its historic significance.
And yes, my book contains a glaring error. Camille Howard is not at Pittsburgh artist. A gossip column claimed she was, I should have dug deeper.
The book also contains a handy reference for who played here and when. Johnny Otis was here twice!
-- Dave Goodrich
| February 11 | August 19 - S.O.C. Picnic & Car Cruise at Renzie Park |
| March 18 | September 30 |
| May 6 | October 28 |
| June 10 | December 9 |
| July 22 | December 16 Christmas Party |
We will try to keep these show dates. However, if the availability of a groups necessitates a date change, we will need to alter that date and will keep you informed of any changes.
Bill "Zimp" Zimpleman & John Barone will be in charge of our dances. We would appreciate those of you that are willing to volunteer your time to help Zimp & John in their efforts. Please contact Zimp (412-829-7406)as soon as possible either by phone or at the February 13th show.
S.O.C. videos are now available
at every show. We currently have many of the past shows available. Vidoes are priced at 2 for $25 or $15 each. These make great
Christmas presents! See Joe Hill for a complete list of all shows of the past and present.
Many thanks go out to Joe Hill for filming these videos as well as being willing to do so for our upcoming shows.
Becky Vinton (Dana Davis' daughter) is responsible for our Award Winning Internet site and for reformatting our newsletter. Many thanks for a job well done.....B.O.D.
