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FC Press Release Rev/120204 THE PHILADEPHIAROCKIN' AREA AND BEYOND FOR 20 YEARS! Philadelphia's Premier Rock & Roll Cover Band Playing a consistently busy schedule of club dates, private parties, and special events since 1983, the Cauc’s performance is now tighter and more exciting than ever. Numerous repeat bookings and thousands of satisfied fans and clients proclaim the Caucasians’ ability to rise to any occasion. Countless fans still remember the Caucasians’ gig as the house band for the popular Morning Zoo with John De Bella on Philadelphia radio station WMMR. Their energy and musical chops, as well as their spontaneity, won them the chance to “rock the house” starting at 6 AM and back up an impressive list of recording stars, come- dians and celebrities, including Southside Johnny, Warren Zevon, Gregg Allman, Alan King, and Sinbad. At the birthday party for Willard Rouse, builder of One Liberty Place, Philadelphia’s tallest building, the Caucs performed on the top floor of the then-uncompleted building! Inevitably, the Caucs have found their way into millions of homes on local and national TV. Featured on WPVI’s AM Philadelphia, they performed with comedian Big Daddy Graham. They provided musical backup in com- mercials for KYW sport announcers Lou Tilley and Ukie Washington and played “Heartbreak Hotel” on a public service announcement for the Women’s Humane Society. The Caucs were especially pleased to perform at the Inaugural Ball of their good friend and former mayor, Ed Rendell. At his invitation, the Caucs kept the party rollin’ in Washington, DC, at the Pennsylvania Democratic Committee’s party for the National Democratic Party. The bipartisan Caucasians also rocked with the Florida and Michigan Republicans during their 2000 National Convention here in Philadelphia! www.flamincaucasians.com Dave Consono @ 1-610-370-0308 P.O. Box 725, Media, PA, 19063 Bill Currier @ 1-888-490-0695 Nationally, the Flamin’ Caucasians performed house band duties for two popular shows: ESPN’s Lighter Side of Sports, working with Jay Johnstone and well-known sports celebrities; and the syndicated Morton Downey Show with location shoots from Atlantic City to Detroit to Harlem’s legendary Apollo Theatre in New York. At the Apollo, the Flamin’ Caucasians found themselves keeping the peace playing “Walk, Don’t Run” while police quelled a near-riot sparked by an on-stage dispute between Reverend Al Sharpton and Roy Innes! The Flamin’ Caucasians are the band of choice for private, corporate, fundraising, and political special events. Here are some of the organizations and happenings that have rocked and rolled with the Caucs: Air Products Corporation YO! Philadelphia Festival Johnson & Johnson The Junior League, Philadelphia, PA IKEA Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Republican National Convention Central Pennsylvania Balloon Classic Phillip Morris Beaux Arts Ball, Philadelphia, PA Ernst and Young XL102 Morning Show, Richmond, VA National Media Consultants The New Jersey Aquarium 3M Unitek The Philadelphia Zoo Natural Foods Expo Pennsylvania State Fair SAP America New Jersey State Fair Century 21 The Franklin Institute Smith Kline Beecham Bethlehem MusikFest, Bethlehem, PA Boscov’s Bartenders Ball, Baltimore, MD American Heart Association University of Pennsylvania American Board of Internal Medicine Villanova University As a club attraction, the Caucasians continue to be a solid headline act as well as an opener for many nation- al recording artists. The band is comfortable with any age group. They are the natural choice for weddings, fes- tivals and fairs! The Caucs’ repertoire includes hundreds of songs ranging from very old to brand new—Nat King Cole, the Four Tops, the Clash, and Smashmouth are among the many artists covered. The band loves and respects the music it plays and shares this enthusiasm with its audience, gig after gig. From Philadelphia to Florida, Detroit to Dallas, or California to Cape May, the Flamin’ Caucasians deliver the kind of show that will make your event a memorable and special occasion! Book the FLAMIN’ CAUCASIANS for your next event. Find out more on the Net at http://www.flamincaucasians.com. Or call (888)490-0695 to get more information. Remember the Oldies and enjoy the newest in rock with the Philadephia region’s beloved Flamin’ Caucasians! www.flamincaucasians.com Dave Consono @ 1-610-370-0308 P.O. Box 725, Media, PA, 19063 Bill Currier @ 1-888-490-0695 Here’s a sampling of some more unique Caucasians’ gigs: ✰ Getting the fans ready for all the home game action on the Pre-Game Eagles shows on WIP Radio for the 2004-2005 season ✰ Performing as house band for the WIP Wing Bowl, 2002-2004, at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia ✰ Doing NBA playoff games, pep rallies, and videos for the Philadelphia 76ers ✰ Playing on a moving flatbed truck in all of the annual WMMR Louie Louie parades in Philadelphia ✰ Playing on the rolling deck of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry for the “Blowout on the Bay”, a 4-hour Multiple Sclerosis Benefit ✰ Helping Johnson & Johnson launch Depends, the first adult diaper, at a blowout party in Orlando, Florida ✰ Rocking at the Grand Opening of Philadelphia Airport’s newly renovated USAirways Terminal ✰ Playing the National anthem and a post-game concert for the Richmond Braves AAA baseball team ✰ Rockin’ the Hard Rock Cafe in Dallas, Texas, for 3MUnitek corporate bash ✰ Rollin’ the Hard Rock Cafe in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the Florida Republicans during the 2000 Republican Convention ...the list is endless! www.flamincaucasians.com Dave Consono @ 1-610-370-0308 P.O. Box 725, Media, PA, 19063 Bill Currier @ 1-888-490-0695 ✰ Artists and celebrities ✰ who have performed with ✰ the Flamin’ Caucasians: ✰ Southside Johnny Black Elvis ✰ Warren Zevon David Bromberg ✰ Arthur Brown Mojo Nixon ✰ Gregg Allman Johnny Van Zandt Mick Taylor Tom Cochrane ✰ Little Feat (Bill Payne The Smithereens ✰ and Paul Barrere ) Tommy Conwell ✰ Mr. Big Big Daddy Graham ✰ Dave Mason Grover Silcox Donovan ✰ Marshall Crenshaw Jon Anderson Lou Gramm ✰ Julian Lennon Larry Holmes ✰ Spencer Davis Penn Gillette ✰ Badfinger Webb Wilder ✰ Phyllis Diller The Hooters Reggie White ✰ Robert Hazard Lyle Alzado Pat Godwin ✰ The Turtles www.flamincaucasians.com Dave Consono @ 1-610-370-0308 P.O. Box 725, Media, PA, 19063 Bill Currier @ 1-888-490-0695.
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