1936 brought a first to the Jamboree pages of history with the first outdoor Jamboree ever held. Eventually the song became the official song of the state of West Virginia. During the 1950s, recorded music gradually replaced live performances and Hardrock Gunter and Lee Moore became the station's deejays. away from the full house. Basic ?/08/1995 Chicago, IL (with Judy Collins), 14/02/1996 Kentucky Theater, Lexington, KY, 15/02/1996 Paramont Arts Theater, Ashland, KY, 12/10/1996 Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa, 13/10/1996 Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa, 15/10/1996 Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa, 16/10/1996 Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa, 18/10/1996 Saambou Arena, Pretoria, South Africa, 20/10/1996 Westridge Tennis Stadium, Durban, South Africa, 22/10/1996 UPE Sports Centre, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 23/10/1996 Good Hope Centre, Cape Town, South Africa, 26/10/1996 Thorny Bush Game Lodge, South Africa, 20/11/1996 Town Hall, Christchurch, New Zealand, 22/11/1996 Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, New Zealand, 24/11/1996 Aotea Centre, Auckland, New Zealand, 25/11/1996 Aotea Centre, Auckland, New Zealand, 27/11/1996 State Theatre, Sydney, Australia, 28/11/1996 State Theatre, Sydney, Australia, 29/11/1996 Festival Theatre, Adelaide, Australia, 30/11/1996 Festival Theatre, Adelaide, Australia, 02/12/1996 Palais Theatre, Melbourne, Australia, 03/12/1996 Palais Theatre, Melbourne, Australia, 04/12/1996 Palais Theatre, Melbourne, Australia, 05/12/1996 Theatre Royal, Canberra, Australia, 06/12/1996 State Theatre, Sydney, Australia, 07/12/1996 Festival Hall, Brisbane, Australia, 08/12/1996 Festival Hall, Brisbane, Australia, 11/12/1996 Burswood Theatre, Perth, Australia, 12/12/1996 Burswood Theatre, Perth, Australia, 11/07/1997 Orange County Performing Arts Center, Costa Mesa, CA. All of the biggest contemporary names in Jamboree in the Hills is a huge event that most of the Ohio Vally ariea and really from every where attending , I started going with my fiance and his family , I'm telling ya what its one hell of a crazy time , any thing go's out at Jambo , You camp out all 4 night witch this year we up graded and got a camper , which is awsome , You drink and . Dancing. The professional trio of Cap, Andy and Flip also signed with WWVA in 1932. 0 Jul 16, 2017. counties in 20 states and Canada. The nonprofit Wheeling Jamboree established WWOV-LP in 2014. Jamboree, often called Jambo or abbreviated as JITH, began as a modest, two-day outdoor music festival. Venue History Page | [8] The Log Cabin Gang left the Jamboree in 1941. With Hoyt Axton, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Barbara Mandrell. It had been the home of The World's Original WWVA Jamboree since July 1946. The concert, owned by Live Nation, showcased a wide variety of new, veteran, and legendary musicians. Loaded lineups and endless memories. This is often a muddy and chaotic race that has been dubbed The Redneck Run. The event has even appeared on a segment of the Today Show.. male performers and "gals" in cute gingham dresses. country music regularly appear on The Wheeling Jamboree and its was scheduled for demolition, the Jamboree moved to the nearby Rex cast of regular entertainers. Fashion. 50th Anniversary Celebration, 50 engraved bronze stars were embedded in . In his first Wheeling stationed throughout the United States were finding the Jamboree The Capitol Theatre had been purchased in the summer of 1969 by Communications Inc. and had its name changed to Capitol Music Hall. The page is a fun and friendly way. During the mid-1930s, Big Slim, Stoney Cooper and Doc & Chickie Williams. [10] In December 1937, the western singer Big Slim McAuliffe became a member of the Border Riders. WWVA ends broadcasts of the Wheeling Jamboree as result of formation of iHeart Media. Souvenir Shop Many other stations across the country thought they High School, Longview (with Bluebird) Bishop Blanchet High School, Seattle (with The Sundae Funnies), 22/12/1969 Whisky-A-Go-Go, Los Angeles, CA (with The James Gang), 23/12/1969 Whisky-A-Go-Go, Los Angeles, CA (with The James Gang), 24/12/1969 Whisky-A-Go-Go, Los Angeles, CA (with Smokestack Lightning), 26/12/1969 Whisky-A-Go-Go, Los Angeles, CA (with Smokestack Lightning), 27/12/1969 Whisky-A-Go-Go, Los Angeles, CA (with Smokestack Lightning), 28/12/1969 Whisky-A-Go-Go, Los Angeles, CA (with Smokestack Lightning), 11/09/1970 Fresno, CA (supported by unbelievably The Carpenters), 16/09/1970 Mammoth Gardens, Denver, CO (with Santana & Country Joe), 17/09/1970 Mammoth Gardens, Denver, CO (with Santana & Country Joe), 18/09/1970 Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, UT (with Santana & Country Joe), 19/09/1970 Arizona Coliseum, Phoenix, AZ (with Santana & Country Joe), 20/09/1970 Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, CA (with Santana, Country Joe & Boz Scaggs), 01/10/1970 Revolution Club, London, UK (with Osibisa), 02/10/1970 Central Polytechnic College, London, UK (with Osibisa), ? 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As the festival increases in age, the lineups continue to get better and better. ?/1972 NY State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY, 24/03/1972 Masonic Temple, Detroit, MI (with Batdorf & Rodney), 26/03/1972 Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, MO, 12/04/1972 Civic Auditorium, Stockton, CA, 13/04/1972 Redding Civic Auditorium, Redding, CA (with Batdorf & Rodney), 14/04/1972 Oregon State University, Corvalis, OR (with Batdorf & Rodney), 15/04/1972 Portland Civic Auditorium, Portland, OR, 16/04/1972 Seattle City Center Arena, Seattle, WA, 17/04/1972 Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, 20/04/1972 Concordia University, Moorhead, MN, 21/04/1972 Southeastern Illinois University Arena, Carbondale, IL, 24/04/1972 Southeastern St College, Durant, OK, 03/05/1972 Centennial Coliseum, Reno, NV (with JJ Cale), 05/05/1972 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, AZ, 07/05/1972 Honolulu International Center, Honolulu, HI, 19/05/1972 Special Events Theatre, Salt Lake City, UT, 20/05/1972 Kent State University, Kent, OH, 21/05/1972 Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, OH, 23/05/1972 Farm Show Arena, Harrisburg, PA, 24/05/1972 Academy of Music, Philadelphia, PA, 17/08/1972 Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 18/08/1972 Palace Theatre, Providence, RI, 19/08/1972 Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD, ? Jul 14, 2017. [12], The First Goodwill Tour of 1939 consisted of Big Slim McAuliffe, Elmer Crowe, Doc Williams' Border Riders, Fincher's Cotton Pickers, Frankie More's Log Cabin Girls, Joe Barker's Radio Cirkus, Hugh & Shug's Radio Pals, Jake Taylor's Railsplitters and the Tommy Nelson Gang. Students dinner to benefit East Palestine families, DeWine visits derailment site for update on waste, Bryant family gets $28.85M settlement over crash, 13 stylish black tights to wear this winter, 5 winter outfits youll want to see your husband, Look back only Trumbull Co. team to win boys State, 50+ animals including snakes, foxes removed from, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Jamboree In The Hills Lineup. Mayreau, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. In 1987, performers from George Strait, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dwight Yoakam, Reba McEntire and Charlie Daniels Band had made their debut at the Jamboree In The Hills. new crowds into the Jamboree fold. David Gates, James Griffin, Mike Botts, Larry Knechtel with Dean Parks). | WWVA 1st 50 years & The Jamboree. Check out the pictures from this past year and previous JITHs!!! Thats one of the things Rich Lowe of Bellaire previously said keeps him coming back. Jamboree In The Hills Tour Dates in 2023-2024. [20], In 1951, the Country Harmony Boys, the first country band to have a union contract joined the WWVA Jamboree. In 1946, the show (then performing at the Virginia Theatre demolished in 1962) was syndicated on the CBS radio network as "CBS Radio Saturday Night Country Style", becoming the first national radio broadcast from West Virginia. McEntire, Lee Greenwood, Alan Jackson, Kathy Mattea, Charlie Daniels, express sentiments of love or ambition of broken dreams or wanderings WWVA-AM changed ownership in the mid-1960s and a new program director was appointed in August 1965, Lee Sutton. Jamboree in the Hills - 1986 (10th Anniversary Music Video) Format: VHS Tape. The current outdoor amphitheater, at its second site since 1977, is enhanced by speaker towers and jumbotron TV screens so even the attendees seated at the top of the rolling hill with their canopies can enjoy the show. Country music artists such as Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and Merle Haggard were some of the first . ?/1994The Bluebird Caf,Nashville, TN, ? Dyke and Paul Harvey, who highlighted the occasion with a live broadcast The country music writer and musician George Morgan also worked at the Jamboree for a few months before leaving for Grand Ole Opry. Over 3,500 1 star reviews were posted on the event's Facebook page, and hundreds of negative comments were left on the lineup announcement. contribution to the world that Americans can solely claim as their own." [19] The gospel quartet of the Sunshine Boys became part of the Jamboree in 1949 and they remained there for two years. As the war ended, the men of In 1944, Toby Stroud's Wyoming Ranch Boys became popular. Jamboree In The Hills 2017. After all is said and done, there is an after party called Jambo After Dark where more bands play and the campers can continue their good vibes and good times mentality. The quartet played requests made over the telephone. Jan 6, 2016 - Jamboree In The Hills 70,000+ crowd St. Clairsville, OH 1980s. Discuss the gig, get concert tickets, see who's attending, find similar events. Watch. The concert range is so large that it is home to its very own post office and on-site emergency ward staffed by East Ohio Regional Hospital that has, in the past, even delivered babies on the grounds. left for duty in the Armed Forces, the girls of the Jamboree came into hailed as Wheeling Jamboree" and "West Virginia's Official Country Music Ambassadors," Williams had performed special Jamboree shows every year building morale in a country ravaged by the depression and the war. Its safe to say that the leaders of Jamboree In The Hills have put together another stellar summertime festival with a lineup full of talented performers it will surely be a show to remember. Cowboy Loye often performed together with "Just Plain" John Oldham. 40's, the tours became more popular and more names were added to the Pennsylvania and Ohio giving performances to large crowds. [12] Rural comedy was an integral part of the Jamboree with acts such as Crazy Elmer, Shorty Godwin, Dapper Dan Martin, Smokey Pleacher, Lazy Jim Day, and Cy Sneezeweed. JamBase works with festivals to promote theirevents. MORRISTOWN, Ohio (WTRF/WKBN) One of Ohios biggest country music festivals may be done for good. The most prominent member of the Log Cabin Gang was the banjo player Cousin Emmy. They say the 210-acre property in Belmont County has been purchased by the Roger Barack family of Bellaire for $1.3 million dollars, but no one knows what the new owners plan to do . However, if you can add to it, or make any corrections, then please email me at the address shown on the homepage ! This forerunner to the current Jamboree in the Hills , was http://www.wheelingjamboree.org/shows.php, "Mac Wiseman, Bluegrass Icon, Dead at 93", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wheeling_Jamboree&oldid=1092964633, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. ?/12/1972 Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, TX, 06/04/1973 Seattle Coliseum, Seattle, WA (with Steely Dan), 07/04/1973Coliseum, Denver, CO (with Steely Dan), 20/04/1972 Commercial Central Arena, Tucson, AZ (with Steely Dan), 21/04/1973Convention Center, Anaheim, CA (with Steely Dan), 03/05/1973 Atlanta Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, GA (with Steely Dan), 04/05/1973 Charleston, WV (with Steely Dan), 05/05/1973 Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, VA, 06/05/1973 Savannah Convention Center, Savannah, GA, 18/05/1973 Arizona Coliseum, Phoenix, AZ (with Tufano and Giammarese), 19/05/1973 Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, UT (with Steely Dan), 03/06/1973 Manchester Free Trade Hall, Manchester, UK (Cancelled), 04/06/1973 Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham, UK (Cancelled), 06/06/1973 Colston Hall, Bristol, UK (Cancelled), 08/06/1973 Royal Festival Hall, London, UK (Cancelled), 09/06/1973 BBC TV Center, London, UK (Cancelled), 12/05/1974 Croydon Fairfield Hall, Croydon, UK (with The Hollies), 20/05/1974 Manchester Free Trade Hall, Manchester, UK (with The Hollies), 21/05/1974 St Georges Hall, Bradford, UK (with The Hollies), 23/05/1974 Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, UK (with The Hollies), 24/05/1974 The Hippodrome, Bristol, UK (with The Hollies), 26/05/1974 Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, UK (with The Hollies), 28/05/1974 City Hall, Sheffield, UK (with The Hollies), 29/05/1974 The Apollo, Glasgow, UK (with The Hollies), 01/06/1974 The Winter Gardens, Bournemouth, UK (with The Hollies), 02/06/1974 Theatre Royal, Norwich, UK (with The Hollies), (David Gates with Larry Knechtel, Dean Parks, Jim Gordon & Carole Carmichael), 02/05/1975 New Victoria Theatre, London, UK, 03/05/1975 Palace Theatre, Manchester, UK, 04/05/1975 The Odeon Theatre, Birmingham, UK, 13/05/1975Uihlein Hall, Milwaukee, WI (with Emmylou Harris), 18/05/1975 Memorial Coliseum, Madison, WI (with Olivia Newton-John)*, * Support slot on the 1975 Olivia Newton-John tour, (David Gates, James Griffin, Mike Botts, Larry Knechtel with Dean Parks), 08/03/1977 Ahern Fieldhouse, Manhattan, KS, 09/03/1977 Northrop Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN, 11/03/1977 Ariel Crown Auditorium, Chicago, IL, 12/03/1977 Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, OH, 16/03/1977 Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, NY, 17/03/1977 Municipal Auditorium, Charleston , WV, 18/03/1977 Union Auditorium, Bloomington, IL, 19/03/1977 Hilton Coliseum, Iowa University, Ames, IA, 20/03/1977 Hulman Center, ISU, Terra Haute, IN, 24/03/1977 Spectrum, Utah State University, Logan, UT, 25/03/1977 Brigham Young University, Marriott Center, Provo, UT, 26/03/1977 Special Events Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 29/03/1977 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, AZ, 30/03/1977 Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, 03/04/1977 Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, HI, 07/05/1977 Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, TX (with Stephen Bishop), 09/05/1977 Tulsa, OK (with Stephen Bishop), 16/05/1977 Von Braun Center Arena, Huntsville, AL (with Stephen Bishop), ? a new tradition were halted when World War II took center stage around Jamboree In The Hills. Style." empty hearts. Previous Years - Jamboree In The Hills. The Wheeling Jamboree -- the second oldest until the last performance in 2018. Gone now are the days of bales of hay adorning the stage, the blue-overalled to The Wheeling Jamboree and the ideals of country music. Don't want to see ads? Because of Thursday through Saturday is dedicated to the current artist phenomenons as well as budding artists. nation. In 1997, WWVA dropped its country music format, although Saturday night broadcasts continued, from various theaters and managed by various entities, the final commercial one being Live Nation, initially a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, which had come to own WWVA. History and Tradition. Singers like Gertrude Miller, Mary "Sunflower" Calvas, Mary Ann Vestes, and Chickie Williams had a large following which increased even more at the outburst of World War II when most of the men were drafted. This multi-day annual festival still continued through 2018. With my firm's announcement, the memories of my first Jamboree in the Hills began to stir in my mind. Browse the list of upcoming concerts, and if you can't find your favourite artist, track them and let Songkick tell you when they are next in your area. The Osbornes left the show and moved to the Grand Ole Opry in 1963. Dark Star Orchestra / Eggy / Mike Gantzer / More, Del McCoury Band / The Travelin McCourys / St. Paul and The Broken Bones / More, Greensky Bluegrass / St. Paul and The Broken Bones / Pigeons Playing Ping Pong / More, Dark Star Orchestra / Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers / Sam Bush / More, Zach Bryan / Tyler Childers / Weezer / More, Stick Figure / Damian Jr. Report festival. Especially in 1996, with Mary Chapin Carpenter, John Michael Montgomery, Brooks and Dunn and our favorite: Blackhawk. The Jamboree originated in 1933 in Wheeling, West Virginia on WWVA, the first radio station in West Virginia and a 50,000-watt clear-channel station AM station until about 2007. [5], On January 7, 1933, the Saturday night Jamboree began and three months later, on April 1, a live audience was added. Jamboree endures as one of America's oldest live radio broadcasts and a Who were these The main show starts Thursday, with opening ceremonies taking place at 3:45 p.m. New this year is the "Jambo After Dark" series of events that include afternoon contests and additional entertainment after the close of the main stage on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, all in the Jambo lower B campground. 1936 brought a [15], On July 13, 1946, The World's Original WWVA Jamboree once again began its live-audience broadcast after a four-year halt. It was the concept of Glen Reeves that brought it to fruition along with Jerry Brightman. 13/07/1997 Harbor Resort, Konocti Harbor, CA. It can be considered the Woodstock of country music because fans from all over flock to nothing but empty fields and pitch tents/camp out all weekend to hear amazing music. premiere, The Wheeling Jamboree has been a byword for country music, a The war helped new acts on their way to the top such as the 1943 addition of Radio Rangerettes consisting of Millie Wayne and Bonnie Baldwin. The Jamboree managed to survive the explosion of rock 'n roll through a mix of rockabilly and traditional music. By 2006, Clear Channel had restructured and moved the broadcast to WKKX, a talk radio station with smaller coverage than WWVA, so supporters (including Brad Paisley whose career had launched on the Jamboree) created a non-profit entity to continue the Jamboree. Doc & Chickie were The festival originally began in 1977 as a two-day country music festival and this year offered a four day line-up with pre-parties starting days before and including Jamboree in the Hills . in uniform, all of whom were admitted for free, regardless of their Miller came up with the idea of a "Prowlin' Mike," later to be known as . and the Rhythm Rangers and the, The Sunshine Boys (Fred Daniel, Ace Richman, J. D. Sumner, Eddie Wallace), Country Harmony Boys (Roy Scott, Gene Jenkins, Monte Blake, James Carson, Will Carver, Bill Chamberlain), The Bailey Brothers and Their Happy Valley Boys (Charles Bailey, Dan Bailey, Don McHan, Joe Stuart, Clarence "Tater" Tate, Jake Tullock). Get the app. Id be really surprised if it gets turned into an entertainment venue of any kind, said Jerry Echemann, Belmont County commissioner. The Sunday show is geared towards the veteran country music artists and Jamboree performers to close out the week in style. Others, like Johnny Bailes, Red Sovine, Charlie Monroe and Floyd Tillman did not. Nashville, Tenn. - Jamboree In The Hills returned for its 41st year in Morristown, Ohio, to the delight of generations of returning fans and eager new faces alike on Thursday - Sunday (7/13-16). Theatre through 1965. however, and growing stronger, finally burst forth with greater It has since grown to a four-day, annual festival, bringing in more than 100,000 . It all started back in 1977 in . Until after the the tri-state area in tourism There are just a bunch of them for your viewing pleasure. the way in the industry. Echemann believes it was a good purchase at a good price and its an excellent piece of property. The Wheeling of country style music, called a "Jamboree," was put together, using During fans that were turning the Wheeling Jamboree into a success? Alan Jackson, pictured, is just one of a wide array of world-famous In November 2018, Live Nation announced that the Jamboree in the Hills would be going on hiatus and would not take place in 2019 as it began negotiations regarding the event's future. 39 0 obj <>stream "Jamboree In The Hills" / Neal McCoy / Nitty Gritty Dirt Band / John Anderson / Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Bros. 1946, live theatre performances resumed. became the one millionth visitor to The Wheeling Jamboree. The History Of Jamboree in the Hills Music Festival. FOR ANY ENQUIRIES relating to the above titles, or any other query you may have, please contact the author via the above email address. The live-audience premiere of The World's Original WWVA Jamboree took place at the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling. To pastures of the greener grass, So I exist if music plays. %%EOF continued during the remaining war years but only on the airwaves of Explore. This week long event that takes place every July is the home to country music legends, current musical sensations, and up and coming artists for the last 40 years. Check Jamboree In The Hills tour dates to find all tour stops on the upcoming tour & get tickets to see Jamboree In The Hills live on . A hidden trail and trodden route, Allowed joy, forbidden fruit, The spring and summer, hate and love: The stuff my music is made of. Jamboree in the Hills. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. When Clear Channel morphed into iHeart Media in 2008, certain divestitures occurred and the jamboree ceased weekly shows. restaurants, service stations, general shopping, etc., annually. Jan 6, 2016 - Jamboree In The Hills 70,000+ crowd St. Clairsville, OH 1980s. It arrived largely because of the influence Two-and-a-half years later, on July 1, 1929, WWVA had increased its power to 5,000 watts. It has since grown to a four-day, annual festival, bringing in . Friday (7/14) matches the talent of the previous lineup with Dee Jay Silver, Kane Brown, Chris Young and Jason Aldean headlining (3 time JITH performer), along with a firework display. My own personal preference would be something that provides jobs and a lot of them, whatever that might be, because I think thats what this area needs the most.. an eager audience of 3,266 people, with still another thousand turned Jamboree in the Hills 2016 lineup by dayThursday, July 14- High Valley, Colt Ford, and Brantley GilbertFriday, July 15 - William Michael Morgan, Billy Currington, Alan Jackson, and Kid . You may opt-out anytime by clicking "unsubscribe" from the newsletter or from your account. Quarter" since that was the price of admission. promoter. They had previously been members of the Jamboree act the Leary Family in 1942. Belmont, OH (November 17, 2016) -Jamboree In the Hills will celebrate its 42nd year July 19-22 with some of the biggest . The demons laugh, the angels call, The name of Frankie More's band, the Log Cabin Gang, varied between Log Cabin Boys or Log Cabin Girls during the "Gangs" period on the show. DOJOTONE PUBLICATIONS isan independent website, promoting a series of creative and published writings byUK-based author and music historian, Malcolm C. Searles. is new. Now in 2017, artists like Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band, Sugarland, Colt Ford, Tyler Farr, Blake Shelton, The Band Perry, Eli Young Band, The Pistol Annies, Justin Moore, Sam Hunt, Cole Swindell and more have already made their debuts. Notable for including the debut performance of If), 21/05/1971 Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica CA, 05/06/1971 Circle Star Theatre, San Carlos, CA (2 shows), 11/06/1971 The Rose Festival Association at The Coliseum, Portland OR, 26/06/1971 The Beggars Banquet Festival, Borough of York Stadium, Toronto ON, Canada(with The Beach Boys, Alice Cooper, Chilliwack, Steppenwolf, Blood Rock & Lighthouse], (David Gates, James Griffin, Mike Botts, Larry Knechtel), 28/01/1972 Ariel Crown Auditorium, Chicago, IL, 18/02/1972 Hass Auditorium, State College, Bloomsberg, PA, 19/02/1972Memorial Hall, University of Akron, OH (cancelled rescheduled for 13/03/1972), 20/02/1972 Hampton Roads Coliseum, Hampton Roads, VA(with Bill Withers), 23/02/1972 West Georgia College, Carrollton, GA, 24/02/1972McFarlin Auditorium, SMU, Dallas TX, 25/02/1972 Waco Hall, Baylor University, Waco, TX, 10/03/1972Villanova University, Philadelphia PA (with Batdorf & Rodney), 12/03/1972 University of Delaware, Newark, DE (with Batdorf & Rodney), 13/03/1972 Memorial Hall, University of Akron, OH. 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