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!
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Thanks For A Successful Show
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!
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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.
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
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| Razz Ma Tazz (Henry is at the far right) |
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.Saturday, May 4, 2013
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.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
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.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
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
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
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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.
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