2nd Quarter/1999 No.18
Walk Like a Man
Sh-boom enters "Walk of Fame"
Sh-boom is being honored as the first inductee into the Alumni Association's Walk of Fame at St. Louis Community College at Meramec.
The induction ceremony will take place on Friday, April 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the visitor's parking circle on the Meramec campus at 11333 Big Bend Boulevard in Kirkwood. The event will include college dignitaries and esteemed members of the music faculty, who are slated to be award presenters.
Following the ceremony, Sh-boom will perform at a sock hop in the school gym at 8:30 p.m. Tickets to the dance are just $8.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door. For more information, call (314)984-7551. Induction ceremonies are free.
Incidentally, 6 of the 8 band members attended classes at Meramec. It was there in 1981 that the name Sh-boom was adopted as the band performed at school and music department events. Other Meramec alumni include actor John Goodman and petcher T.J. Mathews.
Great Balls of Fire
2nd annual Sh-boom Night at the Ballpark
On Thursday, July 15th, Sh-boom returns to Busch Stadium to perform the National Anthem when the Cardinals take on the Chicago White Sox. Last year, 115 fans joined Sh-boom at this popular event. Discount Loge Reserved tickets are just $13.50. To reserve your seats, call (314)487-4266 or click here. This event is co-sponsored by Children's Miracle Network.
Bahama Mama
Sh-boom performs in the Bahamas
In March, Sh-boom performed at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise island in the Bahamas. After an evening beach gig, which had been moved indoors, Sh-boom sharpened their limbo skills with local Bahamians while finishing off the hotel's supply of pina coladas. Special thanks to Damar Travel and the Konica Corporation. From the Bahamas to Belleville, Sh-boom circles the globe to spread its music and joy.
Auld Lang Syne
Sh-boom's Millennium Celebration
For the third consecutive year, the beautiful Renaissance Hotel in St. Louis will host Sh-boom's annual New Year's Eve gala. For details call (314)429-1100 or click here.
The Name Game
Names and faces in the crowd
It was at the Springfield Hilton where Sh-boom performed for Illinois Attorney General, Jim Ryan's pre-inaugural party. It was also the first time bag pipes opened for the band!
Back in St. Louis, Vinnie Pietropaoli, former drummer with Tommy James and the Shondells, sat in with Sh-boom to play the 1968 hit, "Mony, Mony."
Over at the Kiel Center, Jack Buck, Charlie Spoonhour and a virtual who's who of St. Louis sports, looked on as Sh-boom sang the National Anthem for the SLU/Cincinnati game.
Summer in the City
Sh-boom hits the great outdoors
Another season of Sh-boom outdoor concerts is ahead. Bring the kids, lawn chairs, and be entertained by Sh-boom at these fairs and festivals coming to a city near you.
Belleville, IL
Ellisville, MO
Farmington, MO
Granite City, IL
Hermann, MO
Highland, IL
Kirksville, MO
Mehlville, MO
Perryville, MO
St. Ann, MO
Troy, MO
Wentzville, MO
For Sh-boom's complete schedule click here.
American Pie
Back at Bluebird Park July 4th
Join Sh-boom for an Independence Day tradition... Bluebird Park in Ellisville. This free concert begins at 7 p.m. in Bluebird's natural amphitheater. The fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. For more information call (314)227-7508.
For What Its Worth
16 years of Sh-boom numbers to ponder
2,207 | # of addresses on the Sh-boom mailing list |
1,236 | # of times Sh-boom has played Louie, Louie |
378 |
# of songs in Sh-boom's repertoire |
106 |
# of Sh-boom performances at the Casa Loma Ballroom |
96.3 |
# of the location on the FM dial where Mighty Mike is a DJ. |
78 |
# of inches tall for Bad Brad |
66 |
# of Sh-boom performances in 1998 |
33 |
# of chartered flights Sh-boom has taken to performances |
32 |
# of "trouble free" chartered flights Sh-boom has taken |
16 |
# of years Sh-boom has been together |
14 |
# of speeding tickets issued to Sh-boom while driving to performances |
8 |
# of musicians in Sh-boom |
4 |
# of original band members |
3 |
# of performances cancelled due to the great flood of '93 |
2 |
# of trucks Sh-boom has worn out |
1 |
# of times Sh-boom made the front page of the St. Louis Post Dispatch |
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