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Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Stolp Island Theatre Aurora
Little did Elvis know when he recorded that song how appropriate it would be for December 4, 1956, at Sun Record Studios in Memphis. The new Stolp Island Theatre in Aurora is presenting Million Dollar Quartet as its premiere production. Rock and roll pioneer Sam Phillips (Sam Pearson) started the studio in 1950. During the course of the day, Carl Perkins (Christopher Wren) had come into the studio to record some new material. Jerry Lee Lewis (Garrett Forrestal) was yet unknown and he was in the studio to play the piano on the Perkins session. Later in the afternoon, 21 year old Elvis Presley (Alex Swindle) stopped by to pay a casual visit. Elvis’ girlfriend, Dyanne (Madison Palmer), is along as well. She has a few solo numbers and joins in on the harmony. She holds her own against this million dollar group. As the Perkins session started, Elvis joined in. During the session, Johnny Cash (Bill Scott Sheets) arrived at the studio. The woman running things in the control booth is Marion (Haley Jane Schafer). She is in the booth the entire show until the end when the jam session is really going on. She sings some beautiful harmonies. This group of extraordinarily talented actors – they are also gifted musicians – entertained the audience in the new, intimate 98 seat Stolp Island Theatre for 2.5 hours. You are right there. You feel you are part of the show. Sam Phillips is the “narrator” if you will. He takes the audience through the story of that day plus all the other things these recording artists were going through. Lots of talk about RCA and Columbia record companies and contracts. He is a wonderful weaver of stories. For those who do not know, Carl Perkins wrote Blue Suede Shoes and he was not thrilled that Elvis sang it on the Sullivan show. He felt he should have been the one. The songs performed in this show are the ones that they actually sang on December 4. There was a studio engineer who had the sense to realize this session needed to be recorded. We should be very grateful he did. These were four of the best musicians and recording artists – all pioneers. It’s about time Sam Phillips gets some well deserved recognition. He created it. The music is classic rock and roll. You will sing, clap and cheer. Completely spontaneous. These performers bring Elvis, Carl, Johnny and Jerry Lee back to life. Jerry Lee was the last of this quartet. He passed in October of 2022. At the end of Sam’s telling of this once in a lifetime session, he brings out a camera and takes the very famous photo of the 4 of them around the piano. You do see it and hear the actual recording. It is an emotional moment. What might have been…
Bulls Receive Yet Another Bad News From A Potential Zach LaVine Suitor
The Chicago Bulls have been desperately trying to find Zach LaVine a new home. The 29-year-old shooting guard no longer fits in the plans in Chicago but his contract structure and injury history have made it extremely challenging for the Bulls to trade him. Because of the fact that LaVine...
Baldwin Makes MLB Debut With White Sox
WILMINGTON, N.C. – UNCW baseball alum Brooks Baldwin made his Major League Baseball debut on Friday for the Chicago White Sox, in Kansas City, against the Royals. Baldwin, who is in his third season of professional baseball, joined Greg Jones and Landen Roupp as Seahawks who made their MLB debuts this season. He becomes the 15th Seahawk to play in the major leagues all-time. Baldwin, who drew the start at second base, finished 1-for-3 with a single in his first at bat. Other Seahawks currently in the major leagues include Ryan Jeffers (Twins) and Evan Phillips (Dodgers). Austin Warren is...
80 years after Port Chicago explosion, relatives celebrate exoneration of Black sailors
In the East Bay, there was a commemoration of bravery and sacrifice.On Saturday the community gathered for the 80th anniversary of the Port Chicago disaster. It killed 320 sailors, many of whom were Black.The event comes days after the Navy exonerated more than 200 sailors who were wrongfully convicted after the explosion.A painful chapter in Bay Area history was remembered on Suisun Bay. More than 300 sailors were killed after 4,600 tons of ammunition exploded on a munitions pier. Many survivors, most of them Black, would later face criminal charges.RELATED: Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors unjustly punished in 1944 after...
Montez Sweat says Bears' rising youngster is 'waiting to blow up' and it will make the defense elite if he does
Most people are waiting to see what Caleb Williams can do for the Chicago Bears and rightfully so. The kid has a shot to be what the team has never had: A true franchise quarterback.But, when talking about the short-term, specifically the 2024 season, it's the Bears defense that could become the ...
All-star cast of former players turn out for Coach Jimmy Isaacson Field dedication
An all-star cast of former players representing four decades joined family, friends and city dignitaries Sunday at H.T. Custer Park where the baseball diamond was officially named in memory of late longtime coach Jimmy Isaacson. On May 6, the Galesburg City Council unanimously approved naming the baseball diamond at H.T....
Rivian hosts 3rd annual Family and Friends Day at Normal plant
Electric automaker Rivian hosted its third annual Family and Friends Day on Sunday, with attendance at around 6,000 people, and company leaders speaking optimistically about the company's future plans. This year, the employee morale booster comes amid ramped up production at the plant. Vice President of Manufacturing Tim Fallon said...
New Byron ice cream shop celebrates National Ice Cream Day
BYRON, Ill. (WIFR) - Less than a year after Sam’s Drive-In in Byron closed, a new ice cream shop makes its way to Byron. “Growing up, being a kid in Byron, we’d go there,” said Katrina Kirby, owner of Sundae Social. “I mean, that was a huge memory for us going to Sam’s Drive-In. Since they’re no longer open, we kind of just wanted to fill that void.”
Peoria Makers Art Market lets artists show off their work
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — More than a dozen vendors came out for the 2nd Peoria Makers Art Market. At the Friendly Valley Tavern in Peoria, artists showed off all their goods on the outdoor lawn without having to pay a vendor fee. Ranging from jewelry to artwork and woodworking,...
Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for July 21, 2024
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of July 8, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY 3101 N. Molleck Drive, Peoria: Kathy M. Perce, formerly known as Kathleen F. Johnson, also known as Kathleen P. Johnson, to Pamela Fleming,...
LP to Peoria runners hand $65,000 check to St. Jude Telethon Saturday
Forty-two experienced runners completed the 60 mile trek to Peoria Saturday for the annual St. Jude Run. They started at 5am from St. Bede, ran in fine weather and covered the distance in about eleven hours. Every runner – on average – covers about three miles. Organizer, Kelly Schaefer is a Speech Language Pathologist for Peru schools. She told 103-9 WLPO that running into the Civic Center during the annual telethon means a lot - especially to new runners:
Peoria police investigate shots fired inside Big Al’s
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Officers are investigating a report of gunshots inside the building that houses Big Al’s early Sunday. Officers were called the business, located in the 400 block of Southwest Jefferson Avenue, just before 3:30 a.m. on a report of a fight, said Semone Roth of the Peoria Police Department.
PPD: Man who was shot Sunday came at officers with a ‘digging shovel’
UPDATED: (6:40 p.m.) — Peoria police shot and killed a man who came at them with a shovel when they tried to serve a warrant for not abiding by an order of protection, the police chief said. Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria said 46-year-old Donald Wilson had a warrant...
Police: Man died from gunshot wound in East Moline
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Police are investigating after a man died from a gunshot wound. Police said the incident is isolated with no ongoing threat to the public, after preliminary investigations. East Moline police responded at 6:32 a.m. Sunday to a report of an unknown problem in the 200...
Chow Down Food Truck Fest kicks off in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Hundreds of area foodies sink their teeth into multicultural cuisine during Saturday’s Chow Down Food Truck Fest. Residents hungry for something new visited the Rockford Chow Down Food Truck Festival on 5909 E. State Street. During the weekend, the festival will highlight unique cuisine from food trucks and vendors from across the stateline.
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