Thanks For A Successful Show

Thank you to everyone who came out the ARCA CD & Record Show 2013.  Many people came to find that particular record they've been looking for and wound up buying a lot more because of the vast selection that was available from our dealers who came from all over the country to be here.  We had shoppers from as far away as London, Canada and Japan.  As promised, we also had the national record hunter Andy Cirzan and his film crew. Andy, who looks for unique and oddity type Christmas records, found several.  He was very pleased with our show and said that the segment here will definitely be in the documentary film they are making.  We will let you know when that comes out.

Our two newest Honorary Members were also in attendance.  Buddy Causey and Henry Lovoy were recognized Saturday and received their plaques from ARCA.  They were both thrilled to be here and loved meeting with shoppers and visitors and talking about their days in music, which continue to this day by the way.  Henry plays several days a week at Hogan's and Buddy has released several new CDs.  Thanks to two all around great guys for appearing and becoming a part of ARCA.

It's now time to start planning the next one, so keep checking this website for updates and we hope to see you in 2014!

SHOW UPDATE

Mitchell Kezin, a filmmaker from Canada will be filming at the ARCA CD & Record Show for a feature-length documentary film about alternative, underground Christmas music. He’s travelling with legendary Xmas music collector Andy Cirzan who will be attending our show. The New York Times had an article on Mitchell's new film NY Times Article.

All dealer space is fully reserved for our 2013 show. Dealers may contact Joe Reddick at heyjoe1357@aol.com to be added to our waiting list.

Customers attending our show can expect the largest selection of merchandise that we have had available in years.

There was a great article about our upcoming CD & Record Show in last week's newspaper, but I believe it was only in the Western Section. For those who missed it, here is a link to the article on al.com. Birmingham News Article The article was written by Jesse Chambers. Thanks to the Birmingham News and Jesse for such a great write-up!

There will be special guest appearances at this year's show by Buddy Causey and Henry Lovoy. Please see the two posts below for full information.

We regret to report that, due to scheduling and other conflicts, the previously announced appearance by Crimson Tide (aka. The Alabama Power Band) has been cancelled. We sincerely hope that this doesn't cause an inconvenience to those planning to attend the CD & Record Show to meet them.

Henry Lovoy added to CD & Record Show 2013 guest appearance list

Razz Ma Tazz (Henry is at the far right)

ARCA is pleased to announce that another honorary member is set to appear at this year’s big CD & Record Show.  The name, Henry Lovoy, should not be a stranger to anyone who grew up listening to music in or around Birmingham in the 60’s through today.  Henry has played music all of his life starting at a very young age, and I do mean young.  It’s also hard to think of a Birmingham band that Henry doesn’t have some type of connection with, even if it was just having sat in for a gig. 

Henry started dance lessons at 4 and by age 6, he was singing.  He loved Elvis and would impersonate him at dance recitals.  In 1954, he won a talent contest on the “Happy Hal Burns Show.”  The prize was a chance to sing at the State Fair.  By 1960, he had learned to play the drums.  At age 14, he recorded a song he had written himself, “Baggie Maggie.”  The lyrics were fairly nasty and had to be cleaned up before he could record it.  To this day, it’s a very collectable record.  In 1962, he joined The Counts as the lead singer.  The Counts would later change their name to the Distortions. 

Henry was soon playing the night club scene, even as a teenager and also played in various bands at one time or another.  By 1966, he was with the band best remembered with Henry as a member, the Rockin’ Rebellions.  He was still primarily the lead singer; however, he and the regular drummer Ross Gagliano would swap up duties in live performances.  The Rockin’ Rebellions released several 45s, but by 1970, the band had run its course.  Henry formed a band called Chair and released one 45 on Warner Bros.  Other bands followed.  He also recorded jingles for his friend and record producer Ed Boutwell.

Today, Henry performs several days a week with his band Razz Ma Tazz at Hogan’s on Hwy 280.  The band is made up of various musicians from other Birmingham based bands of the era.  There’s hardly a song they don’t know.  If you request one that they don’t know, they’ll tell you to come back tomorrow.  By then, they’ll know it. 

Henry will be at the CD & Record Show on Saturday beginning around 10 am.  Please drop by and see him.  He’ll be happy to take photos, sign autographs, etc.

Buddy Causey coming to the CD & Record Show 2013

There will be a special guest appearance this year as ARCA honors one of the best singers to come out of the Birmingham and Alabama area, Buddy Causey.  Buddy attended Banks High School and, at a very young age, discovered a great singing ability.  At the age of 19, he began recording in Muscle Shoals and issued a single on the Quinvy label, a medley of “Hey Baby” and “39-21-46” in 1969.  Later the same year he joined a struggling band called Days of the Week as the lead singer.  The band’s name was changed (in spelling only) to Daze of the Weak.  They recorded a great cover of the Freddie Scott song, “Hey Girl.” 

As the 70’s started, Buddy found himself in various bands such as The Buddy Causey Band and the Handsome White Boys.  Buddy then began to tour and work all over the country including Abbey Road studios in London.  He recorded two singles on Capitol, “Tell Me Where It Hurts” and “There’s A Way.”  One of the best things ever said about Buddy was when long time Birmingham record producer, Ed Boutwell, called him a singer’s singer.

However, in 2007, Buddy’s world came crashing down on him.  He suffered a stroke which, at first, left him temporarily blind.  He had to use a walker to get around, but the most devastating thing (to Buddy, anyway) was that it had damaged a nerve in his vocal chords.  After a year of therapy, the doctor delivered the news that he would never sing again.  To top it all off, Buddy, during all of this, had also gone through a divorce and lost everything he had, literally. 

Buddy began to develop a relationship with God.  He started reading the Bible and praying daily.  He asked God for the ability to sing again and said he would use it to serve him.  Buddy was steadfast in his belief that God would help and, after about four years, Buddy began singing again.  He eventually could sing well enough to make a CD.  True to his promise, Buddy recorded “Well Done My Son,” a CD with a Southern Rock and R&B groove, but with Christian lyrics.  He performs in churches and Celebrate Recovery Meetings.  Buddy is still proud of his musical history, but is even prouder of the music he is producing now.

You can listen to some of Buddy’s songs in the player on ARCA's blog (see link on right of page) and other songs are available on youtube.com

Please come and meet Buddy on Saturday, May 25, beginning around 10 am.  He should have some copies of his new CD for sale as well.  Also check out Buddy’s website at www.buddycausey.com, where some of this material came from.

2013 Show

Our CD & Record Show will be held at the Bessemer Civic Center on May 24 & 25, 2013.  On Friday, the Early Bird session starts at 1 pm with an admission charge of $10. The $3 general admission hours on Friday are 4-9 pm and 9 am – 5 pm on Saturday. A two day general admission can be purchased for $5.
 

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Will this be your first time to attend our show? Here are a few hints to enhance your experience:
1. Allow plenty of time to browse dealer inventory (you’ll need it).
2. Bring cash, most dealers do not accept other forms of payment and there is not an ATM at the Civic Center. If you forget, the admissions desk will have a list of nearby ATM locations.
3. Retain your admission ticket so that you can reenter the show on the same day. If you would like to eat a meal there are 12 eating establishments at this exit (108). Vending machines are available on the first floor of the Civic Center for a quick snack.
4. We don’t recommend the show for young children. Splash Adventure Waterpark is located 3 miles away off Exit 110. Colonial Promenade Tannehill, a large retail center with Movie Theaters, is less than five miles away at Exit 1 on I-459.
5. Consider purchasing the two day ticket which allows admission on both Friday & Saturday.

If you need help or advice, don’t hesitate to contact us! We would love to hear from you and your questions are welcomed. Our email address is AlaRecordCA@gmail.com

2013 SHOW DEALER INFORMATION

ARCA has mailed information to last year’s dealers. Returning dealers in good standing will receive table priority until April 1st. If you are either new to the show or did not participate in our 2012 show contact Joe Reddick at heyjoe1357@aol.com to be added to our list.