“COME BACK BUDDY” For Immediate Release: “COME BACK BUDDY” (Long Beach, CA, July 2009) – Turn back the clock, get ready to rock and take a nostalgic trip down memory lane as “Come Back Buddy” hits the stage at the Long Beach Harvest Festival, happening October 2-4 at the Long Beach Convention Center. “Come Back Buddy” is a three-piece rock and roll band inspired by the legendary 50’s group, "Buddy Holly and the Crickets." The trio's repertoire includes the music of many artists from the 50's era, including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Ricky Nelson, and of course, Buddy Holly. The hopping entertainment doesn’t stop there! The imaginative “Scott Land Marionettes” will be taking the stage at the food court; times vary during the day and each perform- In addition to the outstanding acts on stage, the famously popular Long Beach Harvest Festival offers an array of strolling performers. Entertain your eardrums and get your groove to fun acts like the Banjo Buddies, Derek the Mime and WC Willy as Elvis. Everyone is sure to be delighted with these exciting performers. The Harvest Festival is the largest indoor arts and crafts show on the West Coast and holds nine shows all over California and Nevada. The event boasts over 24,000 American handmade arts and crafts show-cased by hundreds of artists. Guests can interact directly with the artisans and watch live exhibitor demonstrations. Whether you’re awaiting your favorite performers, revisiting with America’s favorite artists or just enjoying an afternoon of family fun and activity, the Long Beach Harvest Festival is sure to fill your weekend with an experience that you won’t soon forget! See you there! WHAT: Long Beach Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show Tickets valid for re-entry all weekend long INFO: Call 415-447-3205 or visit www.harvestfestival.com for tickets and information. You'd think any marathon — by definition, a 26.2-mile run — would be about the run. But at a Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, the spotlight is on the bands. For Saturday's inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon & Half Marathon, 45 bands are scheduled to play on 27 stages, one stage for every mile of the route from Tukwila to Qwest Field — plus one at the finish line. The live bands span musical genres from reggae to rap to rock. A musical veteran of Rock 'n' Rolls in other cities said the race can be a big gig. "It's very high-profile, compared to what a lot of the bands usually play," said Mike Randall, whose Arizona rock band Come Back Buddy has attracted bookings and fans by playing multiple Rock 'n' Roll Marathons. "There's people from all over country, from all over the world, people who get to see you that would never normally see you. That's a real good thing for bands trying to get known." "We wanted to mix music with an endurance sport to create a giant celebration," said Shauna Buffington, vice president of marketing for the San Diego-based Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series. "You're going to get quality music. It's a nice diversity," she said. "Seattle has one of the more vibrant music scenes." Ten other cities have a Rock 'n' Roll — Phoenix; Nashville, Tenn.; Chicago; Dallas; New Orleans; Virginia Beach, Va.; San Diego; San Antonio; San Jose, Calif.; and Las Vegas. San Diego held the first in 1998. Each race uses local bands. In Seattle, One Reel — the not-for-profit arts presenter behind Bumbershoot and Teatro ZinZanni — picked up-and-coming local bands from different genres. In booking, they looked among the 300-plus applicants for "accessibility, energy and the quality of the bands," said One Reel senior programming manager Chris Porter. High-school cheer squads are also part of the action. And once race day is over, a Saturday night headlining outdoor concert kicks off the Concerts at Marymoor summer series, with Keb' Mo' at the park in Redmond. Runners need only show their race bib for free entry. For the bands, the key to keeping the runners' attention is moving through the music quickly and keeping it upbeat, Randall said. "We stay with high-energy stuff for the runners — '50s rock 'n' roll, Elvis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and the Crickets," said Randall, whose band Come Back Buddy has played the Rock 'n' Roll Marathons in San Diego and Phoenix. "Three thousand may run by you at once. They're all fired up. It's a real positive atmosphere. It's a really healthy mentality. Nobody is going to have a bad attitude." Seattle's Adrian Xavier, bandleader of a world-fusion-reggae group, is used to playing in clubs and festivals. "It gives us an opportunity to warm up and get in a nice zone," said Xavier, whose band will be at Mile 20 from 8:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Some bands' marathon set lengths approach three hours. "We'll jam a bit more than usual," Xavier said. Ian McFeron, whose roots-rock band has played Bumbershoot and Seafair, is also a Rock 'n' Roll newbie. "We're kind of close to the finish line, so it'll be more like a celebratory set for folks finishing, as well as spectators," said McFeron. "We'll be cheering them on." Hip-hop artist Grynch takes an earlier stage, at Mile 10. "I'm liable to jump offstage and join in on the marathon myself after the set," kidded Grynch, a 23-year-old Ballard rapper. "I'd probably collapse after half a mile, though."
P.F. Chang's Rock-n-Roll Marathon 2010
January 16, 2010
Bands on the run: The Fabulous Six
Six local Bands have been rockin' Arizona since the inaugural race in 2004!
Come Back Buddy is one of The Fabulous Six!
To read complete press please click on link below.
http://arizona.competitor.com/entertainment/bands/
Posted: 07/28/2009
LONG BEACH HARVEST FESTIVAL
Contact: Frances Larose/Liz Stigge
650.548.6700
lstigge@prmagic.com
KEEPS THE CROWDS COMING BACK TO THE LONG BEACH
HARVEST FESTIVAL
50’s Inspired Group Delights Attendees with Vintage
Rock and Roll
ance guarantees to entertain the little ones and adults alike. These charming marionettes will capture and impress any audience and provide a great way to relax after a busy day of shopping.
WHEN: October 2-4, 2009
WHERE: Long each Convention Ctr.
300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach CA
TIME: Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm
COST: Adults: $9, Seniors (62+) $7, Youth (13-17) $4, Groups (10 or more): $5, 12 & Under: Free
PRESS: Contact the Larose Group
650-548-6700 or email Liz Stigge at lstigge@prmagic.com
http://www.visitlongbeach.com/articles/index
.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=83&navid=33
Seattle's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is a big gig for local bands
Playing a Rock 'n' Roll Marathon gives local bands exposure to runners who flock to the races from across the country and around the world
By Marian Liu
Seattle Times staff reporter
So, how did this happen?
Seattle's race has long been sold out, with 25,000 runners signed up. Some runners travel from Rock 'n' Roll to Rock 'n' Roll, collecting medals (they're dubbed "heavy-medal groupies," Buffington said).
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/
2009386480_bands26.html?syndication=rss
Networking Dinner
Entertainment
Aging Services of Arizona is proud
to announce our selection for
entertainment at our Networking
Dinner at our 26th Annual
Conference, Come Back Buddy!
The Networking Dinner will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd from 6:00-8:00pm. Please plan on joining us to network with all your business associates and partners and enjoy a great dinner with great entertainment, Come Back Buddy!
Everyone is welcome to register and come to the Networking Dinner. The fee for all attendees is $60.00.
Please click here to register for the Aging Services of Arizona's 26th Annual Conference.
Entertainment Showcase 2009
Western Fairs Association
January 26, 2009 
WFA Entertainment Showcase 2009
Come Back Buddy recently performed in the Entertainment Showcase 2009 for the Western Fairs Association 86th Annual Convention and Trade Show. The event was held in the Reno Ballroom at The Grande Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, NV. Come Back Buddy was one of 14 bands & acts selected from 120 to perform at the Entertainment Showcase. Come Back Buddy
rocked the house with a superb performance! The band is looking forward to working with the Western Fairs Association.
WFA Entertainment Showcase
REVIEWS Mike Randall's lead vocals and guitar mastery and Janine Randall on bass plus the humorous Don Rinehart on drums keep vintage music fans enthralled at events in Arizona. This trio, known best for performing the works of Buddy Holly (thus the name of the group), performs hits from a vast cross section of stars. Come Back Buddy has developed a fan base that will show up at any event just because they are performing there! This is indeed indicative of being well loved performers!" Ed Sharpe I first learned of the "Come Back Buddy" band a couple of years ago when attending the grand opening of the new Cardinals stadium in Arizona. After all this time, you would think that I would remember how cool the new stadium looked but instead, I remember the great sound and music coming from this band. They are a truly awesome sounding band that plays great "Buddy Holly" music! So make sure you guys check them out and bring friends and family because you are in for a treat!" Craft fairs by themselves are worth the trip, BUT a craft fair AND the Come Back Buddy band is UNBEATABLE! Their music is really quality old gold...you'll be dancing in the aisles thinking or wishing you were back in the 50's/60's. Even if you are not from that era, you'll still really enjoy it. The normal age spread of dancers and audience runs from toddlers to golden agers! See them just once and you'll become a groupie!" "My deepest thanks to you and the members of Come Back Buddy for being a part of the 50th Annual Vacaville Fiesta Days celebration, and for giving such a great show. It was truly a pleasure to have your band at the event on Monday, May 28, 2007. Please let everyone know how much we all enjoyed having you there. All of us on the Vacaville Fiesta Days Committee truly appreciate the fact that it is the quality of the music that makes the people come, and makes them stay. Although I was not able to hear all of the band's performance due to medical problems, everyone I talked to really enjoyed your music. Your band delivered a high energy, high quality, totaly professional performance. The songs you performed reflected a wide variety of 50's music, with something to please everyone. You did a great job in getting the crowd going, and keeping them going. Everyone was impressed with the high quality of musicianship and professionalism that every member of your group demonstrated. It was truly a pleasure working with you this year at Vacaville Fiesta Days, and I look forward to working with you again in the future. Please pass on my compliments and appreciation to everyone in the group. If I can be of service to you or any member of your band in the future, please do not hesitate to contact me."
Performance Review
September 27, 2009
Philip Talarico
Owner of Arizona's Finest Entertainers
Providing entertainment in the Valley of the Sun for 16 years.
"Come Back Buddy Keeps Them Coming Back!
Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV www.glendaledailyplanet.com
Official Review
Performance Reviews
"You guys are in for a treat!
Buddy Radio Fan
Official Review
"My wife & I were in the Glendale Area this past spring & were lucky enough to see this "Great" Group. What a joy to be brought back to a time that was special in our lives. The few hours spent being entertained by this group will be remermbered for the rest of our lives! Thanks for the memories!"
The Sulas, Fans from Florida
Official Review
"Mike Randall is Buddy Holly reincarnated. I have enjoyed his music since he started this group several years ago, and never get tired of it. His sidekicks, Peggy Sue and Don, put the icing on this cake. Great music from a simpler time, great people, and a great time for you if you're there. Don't miss this show if you're in the area!"
E. Fan
Official Review
"We attended our 29th annual Ship's Reunion in Sept., "Come Back Buddy" was the band that our host hired. The host could not have made a better choice. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute they played. Should you ever need to hire a band this is the one I would try to get.......... they were great!"
Robert & Betty
Official Review
Buddy Fan
Official Review
"Great Musicians! What a great band! Definitely one of the best bands around!"
Npsrx, Fan
Official Review
"Hey everyone... if you haven't esperienced this band yet, you are really missing a great time. You cannot sit and listen to this band, you have to get up and dance! Mike Randall (aka Buddy Holly) not only sounds like Buddy, he even looks like Buddy. His adorable side kick (Peggy Sue) is his bass player. Their range of songs covers everything from Elvis to Roy Orbison. My husband & I have traveled around to see their performances from Phoenix to the Spam Festival in Shady Grove, Oregon! We cannot make it to the Long Beach Harvest Festival this year, but encourage everyone to attend. They are great fun. Become a fan like I have, you won't regret it!"
Puddles (aka Weezer), Fan
Official Review
"We have enjoyed this group many times in the Phoenix valley. Great "goldie oldies" music and nice people! Enjoy!"
Malsal, Fan
Official Review
"A Great Time! This band is fantastic! They put on a great show and you can't
help it but to have a good time when you see them.
Come Back Buddy is the best!
D. Klimoski
Official Review
"If you love ol' Rock-n-Roll music from the 50's you'll absolutely adore this band. It is great fun for everyone. What a beat. They sound just like the artists from the original songs. I have been following them ever since we met 3 yrs ago. It will take you back to some great memories from the past. I love listening to them and I know you will too!"
J. McKenna, Fan
Official Review
"The band is dedicated to the sound of the early legends of 'Rock and Roll.' The energy of the 50's comes alive and everybody will want to dance."
Gary Nielsen
Official Review
Meeting Connie Lemos
50's Sock Hop Fundraiser
-Review-
May 30, 2009
"The pleasure was all mine it's groups like yours that keep all the legends alive in the hearts and minds of those who loved them and their music."
Thank you,
Viva Ritchie and Viva Rock & Roll,
Connie Lemos
(Sister of Ritchie Valens)
Official Letter
50's Sock Hop Fundraiser
-Review-
May 30, 2009
Hi Mike, Carlos & Janine,
"Thank you So Much! The Sock Hop was a night to remember. Your music brought so much joy to so many people! I am also very glad that my husband & I were able to introduce you to Connie and John Lemos! Thank you again for all that you 3 did; it is amazing to see the enthusiasm & talent you all have for the 50's!!"
Aneitra Gomez, Event Organizer
Jovenes De Antano Benefit
Hollister, CA
Official Letter
El Tour de Phoenix
-Review-
April 15, 2009
Mike, Janine & Don,
"Thanks for another fabulous performance. Come Back Buddy is definitely a high point of our Fiesta! Your music is so much fun, it really puts a bounce in the step. I would highly recommend you to anyone looking for great entertainment from a top-notch band. I love your outfits too, right down to the saddle oxfords and pennies in your penny loafers. How cool is that! Thanks for adding so much to the El Tour de Phoenix again this year."
Sheila Foraker, Event Director
El Tour de Phoenix
Perimeter Bicycling Association of America, Inc.
Official Letter
50th Birthday Celebrations
-Review-
January 19, 2009
Mike, Janine and Don,
"Thank you for the outstanding performance at our 50th Birthday Bash. The music choice and performance was great whether you wanted to dance, sing along or just listen. Everyone commented about how fun it was when you interacted with the audience. You guys are more then just a great band, you are a mobile party! The sound quality, song selection and your professional conduct can't be beat and I would recommend you to anyone looking for a band!"
Thanks again for the great performance,
Joe & Jamie Coffaro
Official Letter
Vacaville Fiesta Days
50th Anniversary
-Review-
May 28, 2007
Shawna Manina
Vacaville, CA
Vacaville Fiesta Days
50th Anniversary
Chandler Concerts at Arrowhead Park
-Review-
November 2, 2005
"I just wanted to thank you again for the great tribute you did to Buddy Holly last night. I must say I didn't know what to expect when I went to my first Concert at Arrowhead Park. You and your group by far exceeded what I had expected. You all deserve a lot of credit for the authenticity you give Buddy's songs. There must be many hours of studying and practicing to have mastered Buddy's style and sound.
There were several songs you did that were made famous by other artists such as "Blueberry Hill" that you sang in what seemed to be Buddy Holly style. I was thinking wow! It really seemed like that would have been the way Buddy would have sang them in the late fifties or even today if he was still with us.
Thanks for keeping Buddy Holly alive. It's really a special treat to see a group like yours keeping Buddy coming back.
So I hope you can "Come Back Buddy" to Chandler again."
Bill McCoy
Official Letter
