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"IN THE POCKET" LIVE ALBUM RELEASE PARTY!!!

RKoob@wmgk.com (Ray Koob) — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:11:54 GMT

David Uosikkinen of the Hooters and his band, In The Pocket will rock the 23 East (23 East Lancaster Ave; 610 649-8389) on Friday, May 31st to celebrate the release of their new CD, David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Live. Recorded at the Colonial Theatre in January of 2013, Live features 11 live tracks and three bonus tracks. The show at the 23 East will feature Uosikkinen's revolving lineup of Philadelphia's most celebrated musicians. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, or $45 for VIP tickets (includes 7:00pm buffet dinner and meet & greet with band members). Doors open at 8:00pm. Showtime is 9:00pm. In The Pocket at the 23 East features: David Uosikkinen - The Hooters - drums Graham Alexander - Singer-songwriter / lead role in Broadway production of Rain - vocals Richard Bush - The A's / The Peace Creeps - vocals ...

CLINTON PUSHED FOR ZEPPELIN TO PERFORM FOR SANDY RELIEF

RKoob@wmgk.com (Ray Koob) — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:25:02 GMT

Two major reports this afternoon citing that former President Bill Clinton (never one to aim low) took his shots at trying to convince Led Zeppelin to reunite in a benefit for Sandy Relief, after the devatasting hurricane hit last year. While it didn't happen, ya can't fault Bubba for using his celebrity cache to make the attempt. Both The Daily Mail in U.K. and Rolling Stone magazine posted reports today that are ciruclating widely on the web and social media. My two cents? If Bill could not convince them to do it for such a huge cause, it is likely that we shall not see it again.

ACCESS SPORTS 4TH ANNUAL WIFFLEBALL CLASSIC SET FOR SEPTEMBER 7TH!!!

RKoob@wmgk.com (Ray Koob) — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:55:57 GMT

The date has been set for fun and games to benefit Access Sports! The 4th Annual Wiffle Ball Classic is going to be held September 7th at Philadelphia University. This year their goal is to have 16 teams of 6 players, with a clinic for 16 special needs individuals. Can you get your team together and join us? You can also register as an individual! Early bird registration ends May 10th! Get registration information here!!!

STONES DROP A TOTAL SURPRISE GIG ON L.A.!!!

RKoob@wmgk.com (Ray Koob) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:31:37 GMT

Saturday, there was one place to be, and be seen, in L.A.: The Echoplex in Echo Park. A ticket, if you could get one, was only $20. The attraction? Only the world's greatest rock n' roll band! 700 lucky souls got to be the guinea pigs for the Rolling Stones, who are set to kick off their (presumably) final run on Friday at The Staples Center there. With rehearsal scuttlebutt flying all last week, while the boys holed up in Burbank, the show wasn't a shocker, but as always, they kept it under wraps until Saturday, when the fun and games began. Just an hour’s notice was given that tickets were on sale for the gig at Echoplex in the city’s Echo Park area. They were priced just $20 and offered on a lottery basis, with lucky buyers asked to put on a wristband and have a photo taken for ...

CINNAMINSON COMMUNITY CHORUS' "IMAGINE SPRING" CONCERT ON 5/3!!!

RKoob@wmgk.com (Ray Koob) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:55:16 GMT

Cinnaminson Community Chorus Presents Imagine Spring Come join us in celebrating the Spring with the Cinnaminson Community Chorus Alan Blackford Accompanist and director Friday, May 3,2013 At 8:00 p.m. Cinnaminson High School Auditorium Riverton Road Cinnaminson, NJ Tickets are sold at the door Adults $7.00 Seniors and Students $5.00 children under 12 free. For more information contact Irene French at (856)428-6448

SUPPORT F.O.P. SURVIVOR'S FUND BY GOLFING AT "THE VINCE"!!!

RKoob@wmgk.com (Ray Koob) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:14:56 GMT

It's time to gather your foursome (or yourself) for the 5th Annual Vince Kelly Memorial Golf Tournament which benefits the Survivor's Fund of the Philadelphia F.O.P. As always, it happens at Philmont Country Club on the first Monday of August. This year, that's the 5th, with a rain date set for 8/19. The survivor's Fund helps families of fallen Philadelphia Police officers, which is always needs community support. Here's a fun way to get out and play and do good for local law enforcement families. I'm working on my group. Hope to see you there! To register as a single or a group, CLICK HERE

GOLF TO SUPPORT AUTISM SPEAKS!

RKoob@wmgk.com (Ray Koob) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:14:44 GMT

It's finally golf season, and so begins a stretch of worthy golf charity events on this blog. My buddy Oscar told me about this charity golf event which is happening on April 29th at Kimberton Golf Club in Phoenixville to benefit Autism Speaks! You can get details and registration info thru this link from the sponsor, Old Philadelphia Public House. It seems that we all are touched by Autism these days, in some way. And Autism Speaks does good work in this area!

MORE STONES TOUR INFO ON SHOWBIZ 411!!!

RKoob@wmgk.com (Ray Koob) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:05:52 GMT

As we await something confirmed and ready to roll info on the much-anticipated Stones Tour, Showbiz 411 has reported some new info amid swirling rumors!!! Yet another report that makes a Philly show sound like a foregone conclusion. Sweet!!!

COMCAST-SPECTACOR & ACCESS SPORTS PRESENT "THE ALL ACCESS" SPORTS AUCTION!

RKoob@wmgk.com (Ray Koob) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 04:34:43 GMT

Comcast-Spectacor and Acces Sports present the annual Access Sports Auction, hosted by NBC 10's Doug Shimell, at the Well Fargo Center on Saturday, March 9th from 5-9PM Access Sports provides sports clinics & tickets to local sporting events for kids who might not otherwise get to experience the thrill of seeing a live game. They hold various fundraisers each year, but the Sports Auction, held in the Cadillac Grille at WFC, is one of their biggest, and this year looks to be HUGE! Find out more about Access Sports here, and order your tickets for this event through this link!

MGK HOUSEBAND THE SOFA KINGS COME TO AID OF INJURED CO-WORKER!

RKoob@wmgk.com (Ray Koob) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:17:16 GMT

Here's a message from our friends in the MGK houseband, The Sofa Kings: "We are holding a benefit for a friend and co worker, Billy Greene on Sunday March 10th from 4-8 pm at the Steamfitters Local 420 Hall 14420 Townsend Road in Philly. Billy, a member of Local 420, was the service tech that was changing an electrical breaker in Bensalem and had an arc flash accident where he sustained 3rd degree burns over 60% of his body. He will be at the Temple Burn Center for at least 6-12 months. Please come out and help our friend!" Maybe you heard the story about Billy on the news, but do not know the rest of the story. To find out more and to donate to help him, visit this web site: http://www.friendsofbillygreene.com/