2005 Message Board Postings

12-30-05 Pittsburgh Holiday Doo Wop IV Mellon Arena

Hello&Hi.

I've attend all of your Christmas concerts at the Mellon Area and this year's show was the best yet! Thank you for a wonderful evening!

Rose

11-18-05 Patriots Theatre at The War Memorial, Trenton, NJ, PA

Hello&Hi.

Please know I attended the Doowop Reunion last evening at the Patriots Theater, Trenton, NJ, Great show, great time and most of all great folks, both on stage and in the seats. ...Keep up the good work.

Howard

11-05-05 Keswick Theatre, Philadelphia, PA

I saw the show on Saturday night at the Keswick Theater in Glenside with 3 other couples. We loved the show, especially the Duprees. We would like to suggest a show at the Keswick with just the Duprees and Johnny Maestro. It would be a sellout. I would be the first in line to buy tickets.

Eileen

10-16-05 NJPAC Newark, New Jersey

"The show was great. All of the acts did a superb job and sound excellent. You did a fantastic job hosting show. I'm hearing many of our radio listeners and supporters came out and really enjoyed themselves."

Larry

"Sunday's show put me in such a great mood, I feel like 16 again...lol

Anonymous

"The show at NJPAC was wonderful! Wish some of the acts could have sang more songs. The Duprees absolutely stole the show. Keep the music going!"

Carm

"Thank you for a spectacular performance on 10/16/50 at NJPAC. The Duprees were awesome as usual. All Groups were great, great! It was a night to remember. Look forward to seeing you at NJPAC same time next year. Please do not let us down. Come back please!!!"

Frances

Continental Airlines Arena

Attended the Doo Wop concert, June 18, 2005, at the Continental Airlines Arena. The concert was fabulous, as always. I have never missed a concert in all the years they have been presented there.

Diana

5-20-05 Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School

My husband and I attended the Magic Moment Reunion Concert last night. We both love the Legends of Doo Wop, but when Johnny Masestro sang "Sixteen Candles" we were blown away...we made five babies listening to his music...and when we got to meet him and my husband got to shake his hand and have his picture taken with him, there was a twinkle in his eyes that I haven't seen in years. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into a show, and just keep them coming, we'll be back and I’m sure a lot of others will follow us back to the 50's...

Anonymous

All of the artists were exceptionally entertaining!

J. V. B.

04-29-05 Carnival Legend Cruise

Our favorite part of the whole cruise was socializing with the performers. All our friends who enjoy Doo Wop are already on your mailing list.

Ken & Barbie R.

3-26-05 Grand Opera House Wilminton, Delaware

We attended the show at the Grand Opera House in Wilmington, DE last night (as we have the past 3 years - all 3 shows) and I wanted to let you know it was fabulous!!! The Happenings were awesome; what showmen. The Chantels did a great job, as usual. And, Kenny Vance and the Planotones were outstanding. Saturday we got the info for the next 3 shows from the Grand and my husband will be on the phone Monday morning to get the tickets. Thanks for the great line-ups. Keep 'em coming. It's also great that the groups sing the songs as we heard them in our youth.

Lee
Wilmington, DE

3-15-05 Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater, Florida

..... This was the 'cream of the crop' for us both. All the groups were great (Skyliners, Kenny Vance, Platters), but the performances by Johnny Maestro & Tommy Mara together were exceptional, a once-in-a-lifetime event that one never gets to see. Tommy was unsurpassed as host. I love the Crests and enjoyed their 3 songs but they could have had more "air" time, it just wasn't enough. There are no words to describe the moment when Johnny & Tommy sang together. It was beyond great. With standing ovations, the crowds yelled and cheered to bring on more. It was an unbelievable sight.

Linda and Danny
Clearwater Fl

Last night's show was really a treat! We've seen Tommy Mara at smaller venues and he was wonderful, but last night his voice was phenomenal, as was the rest of the show. All the performers were excellent, the sound was great, it started on time. We were so happy to see the theatre full and hope you will continue to produce shows in our area. Congratulations on a job well done. Thanks,

Patricia

The Doo Wop show last night in Clearwater was once again fabulous. It was nice to see that new oldies station 106.3 in Tampa bay affiliated with the show. Tommy Mara was a great host and a wonderful singer. That was quite a thing at the end when Tommy and the Crests sang a couple of songs with Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge. If all the original Platters hadn't died I would have sworn I was watching them live. This show was sold out again.

Ray

3-13-05 Broward Center for Performing Arts

Fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!! If you have an e-mail list please add me.

Thanks..M

Last night's show was really a treat! We've seen Tommy Mara at smaller venues and he was wonderful, but last night his voice was phenomenal, as was the rest of the show. All the performers were excellent, the sound was great, it started on time. We were so happy to see the theatre full and hope you will continue to produce shows in our area. Congratulations on a job well done. Thanks,

Patricia

I was just at your show last night at the Broward Center in Ft.Lauderdale you put on a fabulous show we enjoyed it very much and looking forward to going back next year to see you again.

Andrea
Coral Springs Florida

2-13-05 Bergen PAC Englewood, NJ

I attended with my wife and my two sons who are 15 and 12 years old. Our children love the music and have been to many Oldies shows with us. They even have Doo Wop loaded on their I-Pods and listen all the time. Johnny Maestro was the best I have seen him, and the Planotones were outstanding. I hope that you will be doing more shows at Bergen PAC in the near future. We are going to try to make the June concert at the Meadowlands, if tickets are still available. Please keep on bringing us the Oldies, and thanks for the great times!

Wayne

Great show as always Johnny Maestro was his usual greatness, Kenny Vance was fabulous. Keep up the great work looking forward to giants stadium this summer.

Robert

Fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!! If you have an e-mail list please add me.

Thanks..M

2-12-05 Detroit Opera House Detroit Michigan

I would like to say that my wife Diane and I really enjoyed the (Detroit) Doo Wop concert. The entertainers were terrific, it was our third time there. The only thing I wish you would have are programs so you would know who is coming up and to take it home and show our friends.

Bill

2-13-05 Bergen PAC Englewood, NJ

Great job! The (Valentines ) show was so amazing. I can't wait until June 18th. Really love the effort that you, your wife and your staff do for us. Thanks for another great night.

Barbara and Betty

What a show!! All the groups were fantastic; but the Planotones are in a niche all by themselves. We missed Richard but we hope to see both of you on the cruise in May. Keep up the good work and keep on rockin'. Best wishes and good health.

Rosie and Greg

3-15-05 Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater, Florida

The Doo Wop show last night in Clearwater was once again fabulous. It was nice to see that new oldies station 106.3 in Tampa bay affiliated with the show.. Tommy Mara was a great host and a wonderful singer. That was quite a thing at the end when Tommy and the Crests sang a couple of songs with Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge. If all the original Platters hadnt died I would have sworn I was watching them live . This show was sold out again.

Ray

04-29-05 Carnival Legend Cruise

My favorite part of the cruise was the concerts and getting to meet and talk with the entertainers and the Nader staff.Overall the cruise was excellent, the groups were great, and the people were fun and friendly.The favorite part of our cruise was meeting the entertainers in social situations. The artists were universally wonderful and personable. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.We loved the Doo Wop shows especially Kenny Vance & The Planotones.I loved going to the shows and seeing the stars on a daily basis interacting with us.Our favorite part of the whole cruise was the concerts.

06-18-05 Continental Airlines Arena

The concert was tremendous. One of the best I have attended. Great lineup.

Nancy

My husband and I have been going to your shows for a long time and this past one was one of the best. Your casting of entertainers and their voices seem to get better with age. They all were magnificent – especially Kenny Vance and the Planotones with Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge. It was simply amazing. Continue putting on these wonderful shows

Joyce

Thank you for such a great night on Saturday at the Meadowlands!! WE couldn’t believe our ears when we heard Kenny and ‘guys’ sing with Johnny Maestro!!!! It was such a great mix, and so much Kenny’s style… that it warmed your heart to hear it! Love to hear MORE…! Fabulous concert, AS USUAL…!!

Pat

The oldies show at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, NJ this past weekend was fabulous. I went to the one last year which I found to be excellent but this year’s was just unbelievable. Cannot wait until June 17th next year. The Planotones are one of my favorite groups. Just loved, loved the show

Nancy

What a GREAT show yesterday, 6/18/05! This was my 3rd year attending and it was made more special by having 14 classmates from St. Mary’s High School, Rutherford there. We couldn’t wait for this day since deciding to attend in January. Everyone enjoyed spending time together from our tailgate party to the end. We all have kept in touch since graduating on the exact same date 44 years ago…6/18/61! Thanks for bringing our memories full circle.

Ruth

We attended last night’s Doo Wop Spectacular XVI with friends and had a wonderful time! Our favorite performers were Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, The Duprees, Kenny Vance & The Planotones, Lou Christie, and Speedo & The Cadillacs. This was our third and BEST EVER show and we’re looking forward to next year!

Rochelle

…I can’t wait for your concerts every summer. Kenny Vance, Johnny Maestro, Lou Christie, The Duprees, Lenny Welch and the rest of them were just great. It was even super that Danny Aiello and Paul Glazer showed up and were in the audience, too.

Frank

Just a note to say thanks to Deborah. Seats, sound, and performers were terrific. The inclusion of Lenny Welch was a brilliant move…super class.

David

Both of our children (now in their 20’s) grew up with Doo-Wop music playing in our house every day. Although my son is a heavy metal drummer, he knows all the words and music for the “doo-wop songs”, as well as our daughter. Your wife was wonderful on stage and the whole day was absolutely beautiful. The car show was better than ever. The acapella groups were fantastic and the show itself was spectacular. Thank you for keeping this music alive

Carol and Jim

We attended last night’s show with friends and had a wonderful time! Our favorite performers were Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, The Duprees, Kenny Vance & The Planotones, Lou Christie, and Speedo & The Cadillacs. This was our third and BEST EVER show and we’re looking forward to next year!

Rochelle

Just had to thank you for the wonderful show Saturday night at the Meadowlands. My husband and I think it was the best one yet but then again we say that every year. I heard the following a long time ago and I don’t remember what it is from. “All things shall perish from under the sky, music alone shall live, music alone shall live, music alone shall live, never to die.”

Clare

Thank you once again, a million times, for such a wonderful show last night. Kenny Vance and Johnny Maestro outdid themselves with their last song together. Goosebumps don’t even come close.

Bernadette, Sarah, and Linda

Just wanted to say what a great show it was this year. We have been coming to these shows for many years and have enjoyed them all. What talent these people have!

Diane and Robert

Just wanted you to know that Saturday, June 18 concert was one of the best I’ve been to. My husband and I attend every year.

Annette

We went to the June 18th show at the Continental Arena. IT WAS FABULOUS. Can’t wait for the next one.

Nancy

We want to thank you for a great evening at the Meadowlands in Rutherford, NJ last night. It was absolutely one of your best shows yet. It brought back so many beautiful memories.

Allen and Carol

My wife and I really enjoy the Oldies… The show last night was fabulous!!!!!!!

Frank

I just went to your concert on Saturday night and it was awesome. Even though I am only 19 years old, I really respect that music and love it with all my heart. I am happy that you are keeping it alive. I have gone to the concert the past three years and I always look forward to it every year. I will definitely be back next year!

Lisa

The individuals and individual group performances were outstanding, but when the Planotones joined with the “Bridge”, it was like oxygen and hydrogen coming together as water – cool and smooth.

Greg and Sandy

What a phenomenal show tonight! Continental Arena, weather perfect! All groups fantastic! Sound system…GREAT! My personal favs are THE PLANOTONES…JOHNNY MAESTRO….LOU CHRISTIE… We enjoyed all the groups but these three have so much soul and energy and good, good sounds!! Thank you sooooo very much for putting on such a wonderful show. I just had to let you know right away…soon as I got in from the show. Debbie, you did a fine job. Again, our whole group felt that things went well this year and we look forward to another great concert next year.

Judy

We want to thank you for a wonderful day at the Doo Wop Reunion. From the tailgate party to the concert, everything was terrific. We enjoyed it so much, the performers were amazing. They were all so good and we especially love Kenny Vance and The Planotones. I must tell you that the new sound system was great and we were glad that Don K. Reed was a part of the show.. We have been going to the Doo Wop Reunion for many years and we appreciate your effort in putting the concerts together. We look forward to the next one already.

Bob and Mary & Doo Wop Friends

The sound was better than we ever thought possible in so large a venue. All of our people raved about the show and are looking forward to another one next June. Your people went out of their way to accommodate us and we are very appreciative.

A Fan

5-20-05 Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School

Thank you for the wonderful concert in Hudson, FLA. I had a blast and all the groups were very funny. Please do more shows in this area! I loved Johnny Mastro, he did a very good job as MC tonight.

DJ

Mr. Nader,

Wanted to take a moment to let you know what a great time everyone had at the Rock & Roll show on Friday and to thank you for continuing to extend these shows to your Florida fans. It was a blast! Met your lovely wife also and we will be going on the February cruise. Thanks again,

Tony & Pat

If there should be an email list for the fall show of 2006, pls add me to it...I want the front row seats again..lol, brought back memories from my younger days when my friends and I waited in line at the Paramount Theater in Brooklyn for the Murray The "K" shows, we waited for hours because we had to have the seats in the front row. Something special about the seats in the front row..lol."

Rosalie

The greatest Pittsburgh show was 2005--especially johnny maestro and kenny vance. hope they both will be back next year.

Al

We attended this show and enjoyed it very much. We have been to all the doo whop concerts in Pittsburgh. I would like to see a concert in October if that is possible. Please keep us updated on future events.

Thanks
Russ and Mary Jane

Just attended my fourth show at Mellon Arena on Friday and it was nice to see that you do really exist. Very enjoyable evening.Great to hear that you'll be back in December. Nice job by all. Happy New Year to you and your staff.

Alexander

Hi, just saw the Christmas show at mellon arena and it was GREAT. We would like to see The Planotones, the Knockouts, and Kathy young at the next show if you can.

Thanks for a Great Christmas present for our family

Jim, Ann & Sara

Just want to let you know I attended the holiday doo-wop here in Pittsburgh last night as I do every year. As usual, it was fabulous. I have been to many doo-wop show, but nothing compares with the show that you put together. Just want to say a special thanks for bringing this to our city, and for keeping this great music alive. We could use more of these show's,can't wait to see it again next year!

Anonymous

We really enjoyed the show in Pittsburgh's Mellon Arena last night. Please let us know how we can purchase tickets for next year sooner so that we might get better seats.

Jack and Sherri

It is difficult to come up with names of groups that are still performing without having a list of choices. You do a fantastic job of putting on the annual Pittsburgh concert that I know we won't be disappointed with the cast of groups in 2006.

Keep up the excellent work!
Shirley