Wed, Aug. 26th, 7:30pm! Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center
NO RAINOUTS IN BOLINGBROOK!

First, a heads-up...no shows are ever cancelled at the Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center. When it rains, the people of Bolingbrook sit on lawn chairs or blankets and hold umbrellas. When one looks out at the hillside from stage, one sees a layer of multi-colored umbrellas...and a large crowd.

Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center Director Dale McClannahan expects a large turnout, and we look forward to seeing everyone for the Show and the After-Show Party at the Holiday Inn. During the Show, we’ll be performing new versions of Sugar and Spice, First Train to California, Tobacco Road, The Sailing Ship, The Warm, Sunshine Psalm, It Could Be We’re In Love, and more...and I’ll throw in a few new originals as well. The After-Show Party will have some food, a cash bar, a stage with full PA. Many of the performers from the jamez band including the Cryan’ Shames Founders will be there to talk, sign any and all artifacts presented...and to just be there until after 1:00 a.m.

Please see the map link below for the locations of the Performing Arts Center and the Holiday Inn, and please note the below for written directions.
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This will be a ton of fun and every member of the group looks forward to seeing you there.
All the best,
James

DIRECTIONS:

Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center, 375 Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440

Get yourself on I-55. Most of you will be coming from the East so, in that case, take I-55 west (referred to as ‘south’) to the Bolingbrook/Route 53 exit. Go North on Route 53 to the light at Briarcliff, make a left onto Briarcliff Road to Canterbury Lane (the Post Office will be on your left). Make a left onto Canterbury and proceed south until you see a large hill with a stage on your right. You’re there.

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 205 Remington Boulevard, Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440

Coming from the concert, reverse the directions above to Route 53. Make a right going south on Route 53 to Remington Boulevard, and take a right on Remington. The hotels are on the left-hand side of Remington and the Holiday Inn will be on your left as you proceed on Remington.

2009 Jamez Band Concert Bolingbrook, Illinois
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See you at the concerts, and many more Magical Nights!

Pat & Babs

Pics from the June 27th, 2009 Jamez Band Downers Grove Concert.

The Jack Doody National Fan Club

L-R Val Randall, Tarey Bolton, James Fairs and Debbie Caldwell.L-R Val, Beth, Lenny Kerley, Debbie and Tarey
The Fan Club traveled from as far away as Colorado, Arizona, and Guatemala to attend the concert.

Also there for the concert "The Shameless Babes" L-R Diane, Karen, Lynn, Murph, and Marlene. Babs seated in front.

A Blast From The Past - A Shames Sighting!

A recent Shames past and present member sighting (April 27th, 2009) occured at an undisclosed location . In the pics are (L-R in group pic): Dennis Conroy,Tom Doody (Toad), Jim Pilster (J.C. Hooke), James Fairs, and Lenny Kerley. Gerry Stone (Stonehenge) wasn't able to attend, but it was an awesone evening, and dinner was on James Fairs.

News from Tom Doody and Jim Pilster
Hey Guys

I live a really boring life. I am working at home, I am teaching my standard poodle some tricks. I am playing bass with Lenny Kerley in his blues band. Other than that I am just getting older.
Toad

Jimmy said to mention the upcoming 4 days road trip Thursday ? Sunday , July 16-19, 2009 ,Festa Italiana in Milwaukee, WI. At the Summer Fest grounds, featuring Sonny Geraci, Dennis Tufano and Jimy Sohns.
Also the Chicago Gold is coming up! ?stay tuned for details.

The Blue Village

The Chicago Tribune featured an article on The Blue Village on April 10, 2009. Click here
As everyone knows, The Cryan? Shames were the Blue Village?s house band from 1966-1970, in Westmont, IL. (Tom Doody?s home town) which was a Magical Night!
The Blue Village History Click here

News from Marlene and Di, our Website Reporters

Sensual. Physical. Mystical. Magical. Those are the feelings set forth by Jim Peterik's newest venture, Lifeforce. Jim is the rock behind the Ides of March, Survivor, and World Stage, all of which he was a creative part, and his latest output is the jazz-rock oriented Lifeforce. You can check out more about this venture on his website www.jimpeterik.com or www.jimpeterikslifeforce.com.Suffice it to say, tho, that it stirs up all of those feelings and more.
We had the pleasure of seeing Jim's Lifeforce show on Saturday at Fitzgerald's in Berwyn, along with a myriad of other Peterik and Ides of March fans, as well as one surprise...James Fairs and his lady friend Karen came out to see it too. As most of you Shames-watchers know, James is a creative force all on his own, and likes to mix it up a bit. So I can only think that he too, enjoyed the jazzed up versions of "Vehicle", "Eye of the Tiger", and "The Search is Over", some of Peterik's classic themes, as well as several new ones showcasing the beautiful voice of Lisa McClowrey. It was an upbeat night featuring some of the World Stage musicians, Mike Aquino, Ed Breckenfeld, Steve Eisen, Klem Hayes and others on new and old tunes with a new twist and a little spice on the rocks. Opening the night was another Peterik newcomer, his son Colin's band, Lobster Newburg.
Colin and his pals got us into the groove with some of his own compositions, and a rocked up version of Leon Russell's "Tight Rope", before Peterik and his band hit the stage for some cool jazz. It was an easy transition from the heavier rock and roll, but the Lifeforce band members know how to do it right, and it was a heady end to the night.
I have to imagine that it gave James some new ideas for some of his own classic songs, so don't be surprised if there's a new version of some familiar Shames' songs come June in Downers Grove. James has 2 months to perfect them, even tho we all believe they're already there.....but that's the creativity in him. Expect something new!!! I'm looking forward to it! It was good to see him out and about, and he said rehearsals are going well, so it should be a fun evening. I myself can't wait!!!!
Marlene

News From Scramble

Scramble has returned !, News from Jeff Rutter
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Thanks, Jeff

News From Clark Besch

Now is the time for all good men (and women) to come to the aid of their country!! USA to be exact! The USA/Destination package is available to order NOW from Sundazed!! Be sure to check the sites below for pre-order SALE prices!!! Order soon!!! And check their other GREAT reissue Cds and vinyl that only heaven could have pressed!!!
Thanks, Clark

CD: http://www.sundazed.com/sc11201.html

LP: http://www.sundazed.com/lp5245.html

Hi all, FINALLY, a dream I have been hoping and working for (for almost a decade) is about here! It has been a dream of Bob Irwin's as well!! Sundazedhttp://www.sundazed.com has picked up the torch and will have a new USA/Destination Records package available VERY soon! Bob Irwin has allowed me to open up the floodgates (I Hope). USA and Destination have been important to most of us since the 60's glory days in Chicago. I wish it had more pop rock stuff in it too, but the garage stuff will be great for you rock n rollers!! Jeff Jarema and all the Sundazed gang is in on this baby!! Yes, the set comes on 3 heavy virgin vinyl LPs that sound magnificent AND in a 2-CD set! You will note that some of you have a first hand bit in some of these recordings or the groups! Yes, there's some good buddies like the CRYAN SHAMES! Check out the always controversial "Ben Franklin's Almanac." Check the Cryan Shames website for the almost true meaning of the song (!!) at http://www.cryanshames.com/. The rarity here will be "You're Gonna Lose That Girl" which many know from the rare 1970 "Early Chicago" album. Here, you get it for the first time in its' original mono demo version without double tracked vocals!! Cool enough? How about Gary Loizzo and the pre-American Breed's early "Gary & the Knight Lites" 45 that was a hit in San Diego (of all places!). How about BOTH controversial Messengers groups being represented. Read the story--it's crazy!! Yes, the Flock!! There's 2 fave Michigan groups of mine who get classic stuff on here --the Sheffields and the Cherry Slush! My friend Debi of the Daughters of Eve is still out there playing and she and her "all girl band" (as they were billed) are here and I believe the Ricochetts are still at it in Iowa--also on here. Multi hundred dollar 45s by the Foggy Notions and Shady Daze and tons of more obscure greats!! The sound is incredible, even for messin' in the garage! You gotta have it!! It's ALMOST the midnight hour! IF you want a prompt as to when the set is available at Sundazed, just check their site or let me know and I will try to email you!!
Let's sell this one out, ok??
Thanks for your time!! Clark Besch

Pets On Parade:
By Babs

Bubbles O'Malley

Come on Shames Members (Past and Present) send in your pets photos and news.

Marlene's Beloved Two Socks

Barb's Tikki Baby

Click On Sundazed Button Above To Purchase the following Cryan' Shames CDs: Sugar & Spice, A Scratch in the Sky, Synthesis. These CDs are On Sale Now.

Update Feb.9th, 2002!......
Clark Besch said the new Sundazed CDs are selling great!!! ,and thanked us for helping promote them.

Where on Earth is James Fairs?

New Message !! From James Fairs April 7, 2009
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A Gift From James Fairs
Below is a First Train to California MP3 that James Fairs, Tom Doody and Lenny Kerley recently recorded. James asked us to post it for everyone.
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James sent us this new picture of himself at TREEC.

His lastest project report will be posted soon.

Lenny Kerley News