GOOD TIMES ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
A FUNDRAISER FOR THE DICK BIONDI DOCUMENTARY by REEL STORIES PRODUCTIONS LLC
On Sunday, April 28, 2019, fans united at Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park, for an incredible outpouring of love for Dick Biondi. This page is dedicated to the many people who contributed to the success of this unforgettable event, and helped move us closer to completion of the film. Visit our Keepsake Page on Facebook, lovingly created by Ms. Dawn Lee Wakefield showcasing the amazing photos of veteran Chicago Music Photographer/Photojournalist, Jack Mongan. You can DM Jack Mongan or email him. On behalf of the Dick Biondi Film team, thank you.
THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT ENTERTAINMENT!
New Colony Six — Ray Graffia Jr., Bruce Mattey, Rick Barr / Drums , Gary Greenman / Keyboards, Bill Szostek /Bass & Vocal, and Greg Favata / Guitar & Vocal
Hundred Dollar Quartet—Dean Milano , Chuck Jennings, James Constanza, and Chris Minardi with SCOTT MAY of the Ides of March on keyboards
The Meteors — Ron Miller, Tony Bicek, Greg Favata, Ken Gooday, and Joe Garcia
The Cave Dwellers — Gary S. Goldberg, Rick Sorci, Bruce Gordon, Gary Blum, Ted Aliotta, Alain Quinn
Bagshot Row — Gary Koehler, Tommy Sistak, Gerard Pagliuco, Mike Washkis, Jonathon Oshe
South Side Exiles — Eddie Grzyb, Greg Nawrocki, Nicky Gryzb, Bob Rowdy, and Rick Cruz
Master of Ceremonies: Scott MacKay, 95.9 The River
Pete Weldon of DJ Enterprises (Dick Biondi’s exclusive Sock Hop DJ)
SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCES BY:
Jim Peterik of The Ides of March, Carl Giammarese of The Buckinghams, Jay Reincke of Jay and The Americans, and Dennis Tufano, Original Voice of The Buckinghams.
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Broadcaster Bob Sirott, Entertainment Czar Ron Onesti, and Air Talent/ WLS Historian Scott Childers.
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Mayor Roger C. Claar, Vince Cirone, Joe Farina, Steve Zagata, Bev Boynton, Pat Wisniewski, Stephanie Serna and Michael Ungerleider, Mandy @ Bourbon Street, Karl Ciara KC Audio,
Delores Weissman of “In A Nutshell TV Show” for capturing the entire event on video. Watch all 4 parts and relive the memories!
To all of our Silent, Live Auction & Raffle donations, Media Support, In-Kind Supporters & Volunteers—THANK YOU!
Team Leaders:
Joe Farina
Dean Milano
Jack Mongan
Susan Rakis
Phyllis Spizzirri
Delores and Al Weissman
Pete Weldon
Carolyn Wheeler
Volunteers
Carl and Phyllis Berngen
Beverly Boynton
Cody Burton
Cheryl & Phil Tufano-Compton
Jimmy Compton
Janice Eastman
Debbie Garey
Aidan Geoffroy
Devin Geoffroy
Ed and Michelle Geoffroy
James Grosrenaud
Betty Jaeger
Connie Jeffrey
Cathy Kulawik
Heather Linehan
Jeannie Mizerka Mikota
Marlene O’Malley
D. Dusan Renkar
Lenore Repel
Mitzi AA. Szwajkowski
Carl Stegner
Judy Tatham
Louise Turner
Debbie Urich
Mike Wicks
MaryAnn & Ray Zygmun
Media Support by
Support by
Fra Noi, Paul Basile
We Are The Italians, Umberto Mucci
Dean Richards WGN
Roe Conn WGN
Windy City Live hosts Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini
Live Auction:
Ron Campbell, (Mini-giclee of Ringo Starr/autographed by Ron Campbell)
Carl Giammarese The Buckinghams (autographed guitar)
Chicago (autographed guitar)
Ron Onesti (4 VIP Tix and Meet & Greet at Cornerstones of Rock concert)
Tony Orlando (stage worn tuxedo)
Jim Peterik Ides of March (Cornerstones of Rock autographed guitars)
Paul Shaffer (David Letterman jacket autographed by PAUL SHAFFER autographed hat, and pair of glasses w/autographed case)
Silent Auction
Saul Austerlitz (copy of his book)
Randy Bachman (4 autographed books)
Julia Baird (John Lennon’s sister’s autographed book, “Imagine This” and CD, “Paul Talks: Julia Interviews Paul McCartney”)
Jim Berkenstadt and former Beatles Chas Newby (“The Beatle Who Vanished” book signed by Berkenstadt and former Beatle Chas Newby)
Blues Brothers Approved Ventures, (Zee) Jim Belushi, (Elwood) Dan Aykroyd (2 autographed 8x10’s of The Blues Brothers, Zee and Elwood, Jim Belushi and the Sacred Hearts autographed CD, Pair of Blues Brothers Jake and Elwood ducks, 2 Loyola University Blues Brothers “The Official Blues Brothers Revue” t-shirts, Blues Brothers Limited Edition movie DVD, 5 John Belushi Limited Edition postcards for the Official Blues Brothers Revue show at the Rialto Theater on March 5th, 2012)
Gene Chandler (2 bottles of his wine)
Chicago Bandits (ticket vouchers)
Chicago Dogs (ticket vouchers)
Scott Childers (Dick Biondi memorabilia item)
Lou Christie (“Lightning Strikes” autographed items: coasters, CDs, Keychains)
Mike Clifford (album & CDs)
Ditka’s Restaurant (autographed picture and football signed by Mike Ditka, t-shirt)
DuPage County Pistol Shrimp (4 ticket vouchers)
Scott Freiman (4 autographed DVD's, "Deconstructing the Beatles")
Connie Francis (autographed CD)
Patricial Gallo-Stenman autographed book “Diary of a Beatlemaniac: A Fab Four Insider’s Look at the Beatles Era”
Gary SouthShore RailCats (4 ticket vouchers)
Bobby Goldsboro (CD & autographed 8x10 photo)
Ray Graffia (New Colony Six LP’s, 45’s from his personal collection -— Colonization, Groovy, Revelations, Strawman))
Tom Gundelfinger (“Gundelfinger: Memoirs of a Rock & Roll Photographer” autographed book)
Bob Gruen (John Lennon New York City photo book)
Jerry Hammack (autographed book “The Beatles Recording Reference Manual, Volume 1 My Bonnie through Beatles For Sale, 1961-1964”)
Bobby Hart (book “Psychedelic Bubble Gum, Boyce & Hart, The Monkees, and Turning Mayhem into Miracles”
Ides of March wine, autographed by the band
Jay Reincke (autographed hat and Jay and the Americans 4 CD set)
Tommy James (3 Autographed “Tommy James & The Shondells -40 Years -The Complete Singles collection CD, 3 Autographed copies of “Me, The Mob & The Music” Paperback book, 3 “I Love Christmas” autographed CDs, 3 “Live at Bitter End DVD’s autographed books, 2 “ Crimson and Clover” t-shirts, 2 “I Think We’re Alone Now” t-shirts, 2 “Draggin’ The Line” t-shirts)
Joliet Slammers (ticket vouchers)
Nancy Larson-Lenz and Diane Hill (drawings of Dick)
Joe Mantegna (autographed pictures of him and Fat Tony from
Simpsons, Criminal Minds hat & DVD)
Dean Milano (copy of his book)
William Murray Golf (various golf apparel, gift certificates)
Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum (2 ticket vouchers)
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio (ticket vouchers)
Chuck Negron (autographed ornament)
Peter Noone (tickets, backstage meet and greet)
Kit O’Toole (autographed book “Songs We Were Singing: Guided Tours Through The Beatles’ Lesser-Known Tracks”)
Jim Peterik/Ides of March(autographed cd’s)
Jon Provost (Autographed Photo with Lassie)
Jay Reincke Jay & The Americans (hat & 4 autographed cd’s)
Smokey Robinson (wines)
John Rowlands (Beatles, Rolling Stones, Elvis photographs)
Bobby Rydell (“Best of Bobby Rydell” CD, “Teen Idol on the Rocks” autographed book, “Volare” autographed hat, keychains)
Scott Segelbaum (autographed DVD’s)
Gary Sinise (Autographed copy of new book “Grateful American”)
Lanea Stagg (4 autographed books—Recipe Records, Recipe Records: The 1960’s edition”, Recipe Records: A Culinary Tribute to The Beatles”, The Rolling Scones: Let’s Spend The Bite Together”
Jude Southerland Kessler (autographed book “Should Have Known Better: John Lennon Biography, Volume 4, March 1964-March 1965”)
Sun Studios Museum (ticket vouchers)
Stax Museum of American Soul Music (4 Guest Passes)
Patricia Gallo Stenman (autographed book)
SuperDawg (2 gift cards)
Dennis & Carolyn Terpin (2 rooms vintage furniture)
The Quarrymen autographed CD)
The Zombies (Odessy and Oracle Autographed CD)
Dennis Tufano (autographed cd’s, autograph on various Cornerstones guitars)
Windy City Thunderbolts (Family Pack ticket vouchers)
Kenneth Womack (autographed book “Sound Pictures: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin”)
Sandy Zacky CD set
Here is a link to the Des Plaines Theatre Sneak Prevue hosted by Ron Onesti.