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 LAS VEGAS Jimi takes a moment to snap a photo with Lassie's
mom, the beautiful June Lockhart at the tre grand Venetian Hotel
in Las Vegas - Ms. Lochart was staying and attending a function
at the posh hotel. Jimi a frequent guest of Las Vegas took in
a couple of shows, while trying his luck at the tables. BU |
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Ok ,so they say he's one of the
greatest goalies...who am I to argue. Roberto Luongo Lu Lu Lu
as he is better known to his dedicate stable of fans gets his
star on the Italian Walk Of Fame. Roberto is the youngest recipient
to receive this important honor. Visit www.italianwalkoffame.com
for more great celeb photos, stories and 2012 gala tickets. Photo
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 TORONTO - Film and Television star Nick Mancuso
known for his hit tv series Stingray and pop rocker Jimi Bertucci
enjoying a cappucino at the landmark cafe Ill Diplomatico in
Toronto's Little Italy. Jimi and Nick have been friends for some
time. Both were born in Calabria, Italy and arrived in Canada
around the same time. They recently hooked up in Los Angeles
to discuss their upcoming project that will see their native
land as a cultural film center. When we spoke to them in Beverly
Hills, they told us that plans were in the works to turn Serra
San Bruno, Jimi's birthplace, into a center where Europe and
all countries could meet and present their works in a film festival
setting. Actors, directors and producers such as Frank Mancuso,
Francis Ford Coppolla, Martin Scorsese, Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino,
Ben Gazzara, John Travolta and other Italian decendants will
guest the events with hopes that their insight to the industry
will deliver a postive message and encourage young actors, filmmakers
and directors to explore a wide spectrum to making and marketing
movies. BU |
 TORONTO - TIFF, as it is known in the industry, is perhaps
the biggest schmooze circus in a city that is as diverse as some
of the films being promoted. I took a ton of pix and my friend
and co-worker Tony Morrone captured many of the events on film.
Look who's Out There with Melissa DiMarco. Why, it's our own
camera candy, Jimi Bertucci. The two met up at Italian Cinema
at the Toronto International Film Festival. The gala was held
on the Kajama Tall Ship at Toronto's beautiful Harbourfront.
Melissa, gearing up for her show, was seen schmoozing with and
interviewing some of the guests. She is no stranger to the tube
having appeared on many series as well as movies including Duct
Tape Forever, a comedy based on the Red Green Show. Jimi was
promoting his new sitcom All About Me currently shooting
in Toronto, which also stars Marisa Lang, Keith Sutherland and
Nick Mancuso. BU |
 TORONTO - SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music
Publishers of Canada) symposium for Film & Television. Richard
Crouse, host of TV's "Reel to Reel", author of numerous
books on pop culture history and film critic for CTV's Canada
AM. Jimi and Richard hooked up for this pic after a panel discussion
which Richard hosted. The two compared notes on big Italian family
dinners, Richard's fiancé happens to be Italian. And of
course talked about Jimi's upcoming reality sitcom "All
About Me" produced by his production company, WOW2210 Productions
and in which he also stars. BU |
 FERGUS - Hey gang rev up your engines it's that
famous radio mouth giving you thumbs up on a great concert coming
up with Abraham's Children. Yes let me introduce to you Ray Michael
of Chalk Hamilton doing a live feed from the show. The Children
gave an interview and an hour set of hits and some super pop
songs. The RemFest as it is called, attracts thousands of hot
rod enthuisist and just plain classic beauties. The day was very
hot and The Children were even hotter. Pictured are Will, Jimi
and Rockin Ray. (Photo by
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 Vaughan, Ontario - THE SILENCE THAT ROARED
- He was a military man,
a father, a husband and an individual that reached out and captured
his dream. The tall trees became taller each day as Salvatore
would wipe his brow and stare up at the blue sky. The local mill
was an opportunity for this handsome young man, just out of the
service, to work and envision a new world and life adventure
for himself and his loved ones. The plans were set to make the
big move. He and his small family would embark on a journey that
would be etched in the minds of all future members of his clan.
Like so many of that time he landed at the infamous Pier21, which
has since become of historical importance in the development
of a country that welcomed its new people. Canada was on a power
move. Industry, growth and opportunity were enticng enough to
anyone that could see the potential prosperity. Salvatore grabbed
the bull by the horns. He settled in the downtown area of Toronto
which would soon be known as "Little Italy." He took
what little money he had and bought an old 3-story home on Grace
Street. This would mark the beginnings of social acclimation
and change for his family. He enrolled his son, Jimi and his
daughter, Mary, in the local public school. Salvatore wanted
his kids to have what he had been unable to have, an education.
He was proud that his dream had been achieved with all his children,
with the exception of Jimi, and we all know that story. He enjoyed his leisure
time by sipping espressos and chatting with friends at the Diplomatico
Cafe. His awareness of fashion was as notable as his trademark
pencil-thin moustache. Although reluctant to sign Jimi out of
school at an early age to pursue music, he realized the importance
of passion by surprising a young Jimi with a Hofner Beatle Bass.
He encouraged all his kids to reach high and to use common sense.
Salvatore set out to build a strong foundation of beliefs and
integrity within his family. He accomplished that and so much
more. His marriage and devotion of 65 years to his lovely wife
Alfonsina could be written as a romantic fairy tale, how the
boy from the bario swept the uptown princess off her feet. He
will be missed only to be remembered forever. |
 North York - AC ROCK AND SPARK CENTRE FOR A GREAT CAUSE BU - The George Weston Recital hall is just that, a
recital hall. When I walked into this incredibly designed structure
per l'arte de l'arte at the Toronto Centre for the Arts, I was
quickly reminded of my days in Europe sprinting from one acoustically
perfect theatre to another. There is almost a spiritual aura
when you're standing in rooms still emanating the essence of
music that has the ability to reach out and touch the inner soul.
I was early...(more) |
 TORONTO - 43RD CHIN PICNIC
PRESS A HIT
Upon entering the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition
(CNE) we passed the Bandshell. A wave of nostalgia passed through
me. The memories of victorious melodies and white-noise teenage
curiosity were as vivid now as they were nearly 35 years ago.
We pulled up to the main doors of the Liberty Grand and were
greeted by a welcoming committee with clipboards and sharpees.
OMG, between the tight swimsuits and the delicatessen runway
of tempting eats, my eyes bulged in every direction. The annual
CHIN press party was an event in itself. Lenny Lombardi you have
huzpah. Ok enough patting on the metaphorical backs. As I strolled
the flagstaff floors of the Grand garden sipping on an Aquafina
orange something or other, I sighed in awe of the wonderful stone
monuments that lined the walls of this old building. This suave
affair in the middle of a workday afternoon was definitely worth
playing hooky for. The speeches were made, the wine runneth over
like waterfalls of joy for some and the flame was lit for the
43rd annual CHIN Picnic. This cultural carnival of ethnic groups
is a gathering of celebration bringing language, tradition and
color to a city that represents unity. Johnny Lombardi was visionary
as well as bright. The CHIN picnic is more than entertainment,
food and sun... it is appreciation for each other as people.
BU Photo By George Onuska |
 Brampton, Ont. - I was somewhat out of the Burgess loop.
His voice resonated Broadway or stage with a mature and seasoned
delivery. Serenading our senses with familiar songs and melodies,
the focused crowd appreciated his rendition of You Raise Me Up,
a song recently made popular by Josh Groban. The organizers of
the 100th anniversary of the O.P.P. had brought in heavyweight
Michael Burgess. Burgess is an icon. How do I know that? Because
I googled him. The more I read about this talented man, the more
I discovered that his story has been adopted by many other artists
who share a passion for their craft that is grander than life
itself. Michael has done it all, theatre, film, TV and on occasion
has even found himself in an ice arena. Mr. Burgess continues
to penetrate inquisitive newbie ears, like my own. BU Photo by
George Onuska |
 HOLLYWOOD - CANADA D' EH There's something magical, without
getting too ethereal, when a group of people can get together
for a common goal and enjoy the spirits of a traditional patriotic
celebration. The host was funny and charming, innocently jabbing
his American cronies and praising the humbleness of Canada. I
think. Dave Foley, the unassuming actor that has been on a few
television series including Kids In The Hall and Talk Radio,
was comfortable and proud as he displayed his loyalty of the
Great White North to several hundred transplanted Canucks in
the audience. There were cameras there to interview the celebrities,
and I guess many of them were... only I was unfamiliar with any
of the dozen camera huggers. Our Bondi Junction man Peter Foldy
was there smiling and sending nods across the room to old buddies
that marathoned on the free Labatts Beer. The red carpet which
was inside only to be overwhelmed by an over-lit Canadian flag
made the point. It was an interesting event. The Troubadour is
a Hollywood landmark. The list of artists that have performed
there is endless....... John Rowlands, photographer to the rock
of all ages, was clicking like a lens junkie waiting for another
hit of windex. My eyes feasted on a smooth stomach and a bellybutton
you would introduce yourself to, only to find out later it belonged
to Kelly Slatterey, a sultry young woman from Ontario now living
in California strutting the stage, holding her hair back and
throwing her vibrating hips in our faces. If sex appeal could
help sell more cds in pop these days Kelly was definitely sharpening
her tool. Nice tummy. The evening provided some music with Tal
Bachman, the son of legendary musician Randy Bachman. His solo
performance at times was overpowered by the the noise of the
over-zealous crowd but there were many that gave him some dedicated
attention when he played his hit " She's So High".
My surprise of the night was the group Soul Decision. I'm not
sure from where these talented young men hail, but their commercial
r&b pop roots were a welcome to the room. Excuse me.... I
spot Jimi Bertucci on the red carpet eating up the camera. He's
talking about the upcoming tour with his band Abraham's Children
that starts in September and focuses mainly in the Ontario area.
Toronto, Burlington, Kitchener, Huntsville and others will be
included on the tour known as Written In Stone AC2005. Have a
good one Jimi.The hip-hugging crowd began to groove more as the
evening progressed .......it's funny, I could never decide if
I liked going to these ladeedaddi affairs. I suppose the perpetual
smiling and toe-tapping to the music wasn't all bad, free imported
beer, ok you're right, you would have loved to have been there...So
in conclusion, I say....when a room is filled with uplifting
kaos does it really matter what we choose to celebrate or where.....Yes
Marisa, there are many Canadians in L.A. cheers... BU (Photo
by John R. Rowlands) |
 TORONTO - So I'm strolling along the Queen's Quay on a
cold gray day. The needle on my iPod painfully needs a break
while the few brave Seagulls scavenge a trash can that was probably
filled by winter touristos. My ears perk when this unfamiliar
voice, almost with husky Springteenish overtones, invades the
stereophonic separation of my head. I ask myself in confusion,
"Did I download this?". I stop to gawk at the frozen
ships docked in remnants of ice in the cold waters of Lake Ontario,
still listening to the head invader. This storyteller has captured
my attention with his musica di mondo. Kevin Kelly is a product
of Hollywood, which in itself struggles to achieve any kind of
real or honest potential of survival in an industry unsure of
its future. His songs come from the heart, not that that is a
pre-requisite for artistic recognition, but rather it's a breath
of unsmogged LA breeze, if this is even possible. Kelly's latest
release, Lost In The Cracks Of The Modern World, features some
fine players including Canadian pop star, Jimi Bertucci, on bass
comfortably adding his flair to The Great Hollywood Ending, a
piece that is fitting considering Kelly's roots in the acting
world. Lost In The Cracks won't sell platinum or even gold for
that matter, but songs like Look For You, Get Out Of My Temple,
and the mystical New Orleans may one day find their way to the
ears of social pretense and awaken the desperation in the weakness
of their existence. BU - visit http://www.thekevinkellyshow.com |
 SHERMAN OAKS - Hold that
in......Audio genius and Jimi B's sound engineer Rich Kluth,
of System 2000, having a few laughs and more with our Guess Who....you
know it, Burton Cummings. The surprise party that was thrown
for the canuck star by wife Cheryl had a sixties theme, called
Burtonstock. Every room in the house was decorated with touches
of psychedelic flavors. The "by invitation only" gathering
was a treat for about 50 of his friends. Guests included Knack
drummer the late Bruce Gary and pop artist Jimi Bertucci, who
performed a duet of the classic "Whiter Shade of Pale"
with Cummings. The evening was documented by videographer and
producer Gary Strobal (The Monkees) for future viewing. Gary's
gift to the Canadian super star was a video copy of Burton's
appearance on The Dating Game. As we all sat around oohing and
ahhing over the hit TV show , Burton watched in amazement. "
I don't think I've ever seen this," he commented. photo
by Jimi |
 TORONTO - When a company celebrates
50 years of existence it is a big deal. When Chum radio lights
the 50 candles it's a humungos city celebration. One of the hottest
dj's to hit the airwaves, was a good looking young man with a
voice that said RADIO. Scott Carpenter returned to the helm as
comfortable as he was 30 years ago when he hosted The Scott Carpenter
Show. The Boogie Man as he was and is still known. displayed
the same enthusiasm on air today as if it were yesteryear. Chum
has been spinning hits and entertaining the metropolis since
we can remember. Jimi and his band Abraham's Children have a
lot to thank the monster of AM radio, they've been playing his
music since 1972. When Jimi received an email from Scott asking
if he would be his guest artist while in Toronto, Jimi was honored.
He remembers the Boogie Man and all the kind words he would always
say about AC. Jimi thought it would be fun to bring Nick Mancuso
along for some humorous tech decor. They arrived at the landmark
station and were greeted by Brad Jones program director.The studio
was buzzing and the air was so thick of nostalgia you'd swear
Elvis was hanging around. Jimi and Nick settled in their chairs
and the circus began. cheers...2007 Photos courtesy of WOW2210productions
- The Boogie Man Scott Carpenter on 1050 CHUM. In 2009 CHUM radio mysteriously left
the airwaves never to be heard again. |
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 RESEDA CA - Yes it's the ageless Dick Clark. Back in the seventies
Dick heard of a young upcoming band named Abraham's Children.
He had heard one of the bands songs on the radio and inquired
who and where they were from. An executive from Buddah Records
the bands label in the USA sent Dick a copy of their hit song
Thank You. He was quick to put it on his show. The song went
on his famous Rate A Record. Bandstand would play two artists
and the audience would decide which one was better and would
be a hit or miss...well we would like to tell you that it won,
but we're not sure. Ironically when Jimi moved to Malibu, California
Dick was his neighbor and although the question did pop up he
couldn't remember if it did win....so for all the trivia buffs
out there we put this task on to you....Did Thank You win on
American Bandstand Rate a Record?....WIN A CD IF YOU CAN FIND
OUT. BU |
 1050 CHUM radio personality the late Marc Chambers goofing off
with Marisa Lang manager and publicity agent for Jimi Bertucci
and Abraham's Children. The Hollywood on Queensway is a very
popular night spot in Toronto, Canada and features some of the
top recording artists in music today. Besides spinning the hits
at the club,Marc also played AC hits on his show on CHUM radio
almost daily. He said " Abraham's Children is a great Canadian
band ". It's been rumored that AC may be doing a live concert
this summer at the club. If you want to find out more about the
possible gig send Marisa an
email for an update. |
 JIMI RECEIVES CERTOSA
AWARD!!! Jimi was recently presented with the Certosa Award for
his exceptional contribution to the Arts by the Serra San Bruno
Association, an ssociation representing his home town in Italy.
The black-tie event saw 700 turn out to the lavish awards...
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 1050CHUM Jimi signs the celeb wall. Listen to the interview
with Gord James on CHUM radio. Chum prepares to celebrate fifty
years of putting music in the airwaves. Jimi has appeared on
Chum radio many times over the years and still enjoys the mystery
of radio interviews (
listen here ) |
 SAN DIEGO The
3 amigos. What would a great concert be without friends getting
together after the show to share a couple of drinks and some
old tales? Gordon Lightfoot's songs still stand the test of time,
as witnessed the other night at The Pechenga Casino. After almost
4 decades the man can still deliver these songs as if they were
fresh from the market. Long time friend and drummer Barry Keane
has known and worked with Jimi for..well, let's say a heck of
a long time. Jimi met up with Gord at the CHUM 50th anniversary
bash, at Nathan Phillip Square, where he performed and Jimi signed
many autographs for enthused fans. Photo by John Rowlands |
 HEAD HEART & BALLS - This is Peter Foldy's contribution to
the memories of the the.... the sixties. Written and the directed
by Mr. Foldy, this is a nice small film filled with familiar
rants that teens were subjected to in that colorful era. Some
pot smoking and silly conversations of magnified proportions.
When the group of teens decide to travel to Woodstock to see
the concert event of a lifetime. their parents don't think it's
such a great idea....go figure. HH&B, starring Adam Carolla,
was a favorite pick at The Raindance Film Festival in London
England. On the left is Peter with Jimi celebrating Silver Man
another Foldy film. Look for Head Heart & Balls or Why I
Gave Up Smoking Pot, featuring the song "Workin For The
Man" by Abraham's Children...good choice. BU |
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Dear Abraham's Children,
I should have done this a long,long
time ago.I've known for awhile now of Brian's passing,and I was
deeply saddened when I heard this.Words cannot describe how I
have felt for the song "Gypsy" after all these years.I
always listen to it.From the very first time I heard it on the
radio in the early seventies,I still have this connection to
it today.Yes,I had the album,"Time". I loved it."Gypsy"
has a nice rich texture and Brian's vocals are beautiful.I like
everything by Abraham's Children,but "Gypsy" ,for me,was
powerful."Goddess Of Nature" and "How To Be A
Lady" are other songs I still listen to.When I'm working
in my studio (read more) |
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