1965 Caravan of Stars - Unit 1

Dick Clark's Caravan was heavily booked throughout 1965 with more shows planned than ever before.  They also featured something no other Caravan had offered - British acts.  Although Clark was vocal about American concert promoters paying way too much money to British Invasion artists in 1964, even he had to knuckle under to the demand for British artists this year.  Consequently, Clark made contract offers to a number of groups.  The first to accept was the Zombies.  However visa issues delayed their arrival so this unit began shows on April 15 and the Zombies didn't join for the first 10 shows.  A week later a second unit hit the road with Herman's Hermits headlining.  These two units criss-crossed the country and even shared one date.  Today's blog follows Unit 1 with the Zombies.

4/15/1965  Orpheum Theater, Madison, WI

Talent: Del Shannon, Ad Libs, Shangri-Las, Jewel Aikens, Inkettes, The Larks. Mike Clifford

 

4/17/1965  Auditorium, Milwaukee, WI

Talent: Del Shannon, Ad Libs, Shangri-Las, Jewel Aikens, Inkettes, The Larks. Mike Clifford

 

4/21/1965 Fairgrounds Coliseum, Indianapolis, IN

Talent: Del Shannon, Ad Libs, Shangri-Las, Jewel Aikens, Inkettes, The Larks. Mike Clifford

 

4/22/1965  E.A. Diddle Arena, W. Kentucky State College, Bowling Green, KY

Talent: Del Shannon, Ad Libs, Shangri-Las, Jewel Aikens, Inkettes, The Larks. Mike Clifford

 

4/23/1965 Fair & Exposition Center, Louisville, KY

Talent: Del Shannon, Ad Libs, Shangri-Las, Jewel Aikens, Inkettes, The Larks. Mike Clifford

 

The Zombies arrive in Nashville to join the Caravan

4/25/1965  Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, TN

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

 

4/26/1965 Murray State College, Murray, KY

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

 

4/27/1965   Memphis Coliseum, Memphis, TN

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

 

4/28/1965 Eau Claire, WI

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

 

4/29/1965       Gold’s Department Store, Lincoln, NB

Talent: Mike Clifford, Ad Libs, Jewel Aikens, Jimmy Soul

 A brief promotional appearance by some of the Caravan stars

 

4/29/1965  Pershing Auditorium, Lincoln, NB

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

 

4/30/1965 Sioux City, IA

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

5/1/1965 City Auditorium, St. Joseph, MO

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

5/2/1965 Civic Auditorium Arena, Omaha, NE

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

5/3/1965 Memorial Hall, Salina, KS

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

5/4/1965 Lawrence Stadium, Lawrence, KS

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

5/5/1965  The Pit, Bronco Bowl, Dallas, TX

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

5/6/1965  Austin, TX

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

5/7/1965  Heart of Texas Coliseum, Waco, TX

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

5/8/1965 San Antonio, TX

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

 

5/9/1965  Music Hall, Houston, TX

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

5/10/1965  San Angelo, TX

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

 

5/11/1965  Ft. Worth, TX

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

5/12/1965  Odessa, TX

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

 

5/13/1965 Municipal Auditorium, Amarillo TX

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, Shangri-Las, DeeDee Sharp, The Larks

 

5/14/1965 Denver, CO

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

5/15/1965  The Lagoon, Farmington, UT

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

 

5/16/1965  Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

 

5/17/1965  Melodyland, Anaheim, CA

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, Shangri-Las, DeeDee Sharp, The Larks, Jewel Aikens

5/18/1965  Santa Barbara, CA

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

 

5/19/1965    Centennial Coliseum, Reno, NV

Talent: : Del Shannon, Zombies, Shangri-Las, DeeDee Sharp, The Larks, Jewel Aikens

 

5/20/1965 Merced, CA

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

5/21/65  Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, CA

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

 

5/22/1965  Armory, Salem, OR

Talent: Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, Shangri-Las, DeeDee Sharp, The Larks, Jewel Aikens

5/23/65  Spokane, WA

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

5/30/65 Minot, SD

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

5/31/65 Grafton, ND

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

6/1/65 Winnipeg, Canada

Talent: Zombies, Del Shannon, Shangri-Las, Dee Dee Sharp, Jewel Aikens, Tommy Roe

6/2/65 Minneapolis, MN

Talent: Del Shannon, Zombies, The Larks, Ikettes, DeeDee Sharp, Shangri-Las, Tommy Roe, Ad Libs, Velvettes, Jimmy Soul, Executives, Jewel Aikens, Mel Carter, Mike Clifford

 

1959 Caravan of Stars - Update

Further research and some contributions have added a few new confirmed dates to the itinerary of the initial 1959 Caravan of Stars.  I've also added a few newspaper ads for shows that were on my original list.  Here are the new shows to add to the list:

9/25/59 Syria Mosque, Pittsburgh, PA

Talent: Paul Anka, Lloyd Price, Annette Funicello, Duane Eddy, Jimmy Clanton, Laverne Baker, Coasters, Drifters, Skyliners, Bobby Rydell, Phil Phillps

 

9/27/59  The Mosque, Richmond, VA

Talent: Paul Anka, Lloyd Price, Annette Funicello, Duane Eddy, Jimmy Clanton, Laverne Baker, Coasters, Drifters, Skyliners, Bobby Rydell, Phil Phillps

 

 

 

 

And here are some confirmational ads for scattered shows already listed on this blog.




10/7/1958 Lorain, OH

10/9/1959 Toledo, OH

10/27/1959  Omaha, NE

 

 



10/16/1959 St. Louis, MO

 



1964 Caravan of Stars - Winter Tour

The Winter Tour of the 1964 Caravan began in mid-November and continued through 23 cities.  This itinerary was the only one published in advance.  These listings were taken from Billboard magazine.  Of note was the second appearance by the Supremes on the Caravan, this time as the headliners.  Brian Hyland is also aboard for his fourth leg, making him the veteran among Caravan talent.


 

 11/14/64  Memorial Auditorium, Worcester, MA

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

11/15/64  War Memorial Auditorium, Johnstown, PA

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

11/17/1964  Clark Co. Memorial Building, Springfield, OH

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

11/18/1964  E.A. Diddle Arena, W. Kentucky State College, Bowling Green, KY

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

11/19/1964  Municipal Athletic Building, Muncie, IN

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

11/20/1964  State Fairgrounds Coliseum, Indianapolis, IN

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

11/21/1964 Civic Coliseum, Knoxville, TN

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy  Ford & Executives

 

11/22/1964  Memorial Stadium, Terra Haute, IN

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

11/24/1964  Warner Theater, Erie, PA

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

11/25/1964  Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, PA

Talent: Chuck Berry, Supremes, Drifters, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Crystals, Velvettes, Hondells, Dee Dee Sharp, Mike Clifford,

 

11/26/1964  Parkersburgh High School Auditorium, Parkersburgh, PA

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

11/27/1964  Hara Arena, Dayton, OH

Talent: Johnny Tillotson, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Lou Christie, Hondells, Bobby Freeman, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

11/27/64  Clark Co. Memorial Auditorium, Springfield, OH

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

11/28/1964  Civic Center, Charleston, WVA

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

11/29/1964  Raleigh Co. Fieldhouse, Beckley, WVA

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

11/30/1964  Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte, NC

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

12/1/1964  Richmond Arena, Richmond, VA

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

12/2/1964  Huntington Memorial Field House, Huntington, WVA

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

12/3/1964  War Memorial Coliseum, Greensboro, NC

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

12/4/1964  Virginia Beach Dome, Norfolk, VA

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

12/5/1964  Chucky Doak Gym, Greenville, TN

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

12/6/1964  Memorial Auditorium, Chattanooga, TN

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

Lou Christie misses this show as he enters the Army today.  No word yet on if he was replaced on the bill or not.

 

1964 Caravan of Stars Summer - Part Two

In the latter portion of the summer of 1964, Dick Clark lured former teen idol Fabian to MC a leg of the Caravan of Stars.  Fabian, now 21, had retired from performing to focus on a movie career.  He did interviews to promote the tour and MC'd each show but he did not sing.  The line-up of this leg of the tour, covering 36 cities, was similar to the previous shows, headlining Gene Pitney.  However, this time around the Coasters, the Kasuals, and George McCannon are dropped from the tour.  Added to the talent were the Premiers, the Jelly Beans, Bobby Freeman and the Liverpools.


 

8/2/1964  Rosenblatt Stadium, Omaha, NE

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Major Lance,  Premiers, Reflections, Round Robin, Jelly Beans, Shirelles, Supremes, George Buchanan, Bobby Freeman, Liverpool

8/5/1964      The Pit Club, Dallas, TX

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Major Lance,  Premiers, Reflections, Round Robin, Jelly Beans, Shirelles, Supremes, George Buchanan, Bobby Freeman, Liverpools

 

8/7/1964 Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, TX
 

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Major Lance,  Premiers, Reflections, Round Robin, Jelly Beans, Shirelles, Supremes, George Buchanan, Bobby Freeman, Liverpools
 

 8/9/1964  Civic Auditorium, Albuquerque, NM

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Major Lance,  Premiers, Reflections, Round Robin, Jelly Beans, Shirelles, Supremes, George Buchanan, Bobby Freeman, Liverpools

 

8/   /1964    Oakland, CA

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Major Lance,  Premiers, Reflections, Round Robin, Jelly Beans, Shirelles, Supremes, George Buchanan, Bobby Freeman, Liverpools

 

8/12-13/1964  HIC Arena, Honolulu, HI

Talent: Gene Pitney, Paul Petersen, Major Lance, Brian Hyland, Dixie Cups, Mike Clifford, Coasters, Bobby Freeman, Rip Chords, Round Robin

 8/17/1964  Paramount Theatre, Portland, OR

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Major Lance,  Premiers, Reflections, Round Robin, Jelly Beans, Shirelles, Supremes, George Buchanan, Bobby Freeman, Liverpools

 

 

8/18/64  Coliseum, Spokane, WA

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Major Lance,  Premiers, Reflections, Round Robin, Jelly Beans, Shirelles, Supremes, George Buchanan, Bobby Freeman, Liverpools

 

8/22/1964   Winnipeg Auditorium, Winnipeg, Canada

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Major Lance,  Premiers, Reflections, Round Robin, Jelly Beans, Shirelles, Supremes, George Buchanan, Bobby Freeman, Liverpools

 8/26/1964   City Auditorium, Sioux City, IA

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Major Lance,  Premiers, Reflections, Round Robin, Jelly Beans, Shirelles, Supremes, George Buchanan, Bobby Freeman, Liverpools

8/28/64        Forum, Wichita, KS

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Major Lance,  Premiers, Reflections, Round Robin, Jelly Beans, Shirelles, Supremes, George Buchanan, Bobby Freeman, Liverpools

 

8/29/1964  Memorial Hall, Kansas City, MO

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Major Lance,  Premiers, Reflections, Round Robin, Jelly Beans, Shirelles, Supremes, George Buchanan, Bobby Freeman, Liverpools

 

8/31/1964  Coronado Theater,  Rockford, IL

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Major Lance,  Premiers, Reflections, Round Robin, Jelly Beans, Shirelles, Supremes, George Buchanan, Bobby Freeman, Liverpools

 

9/1/1964  RKO Orpheum Theater, Davenport, IA

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Major Lance,  Premiers, Reflections, Round Robin, Jelly Beans, Shirelles, Supremes, George Buchanan, Bobby Freeman, Liverpools

 9/2/1964  Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Des Moines, IA

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Major Lance,  Premiers, Reflections, Round Robin, Jelly Beans, Shirelles, Supremes, George Buchanan, Bobby Freeman, Liverpools

 

9/3/1964  Orpheum Theatre, Madison, WI

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Major Lance,  Premiers, Reflections, Round Robin, Jelly Beans, Shirelles, Supremes, George Buchanan, Bobby Freeman, Liverpools

9/4/1964  Brown County Arena, Green Bay, WI

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Major Lance,  Premiers, Reflections, Round Robin, Jelly Beans, Shirelles, Supremes, George Buchanan, Bobby Freeman, Liverpools

 9/7/1964 Convention Hall, Conneaut Lake Park, PA

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Major Lance,  Premiers, Reflections, Round Robin, Jelly Beans, Shirelles, Supremes, George Buchanan, Bobby Freeman, Liverpools

Summer 1964 Caravan of Stars

 

The relatively off-the-beaten-track routings of Dick Clark's Caravans has made hunting down concert dates challenging.  Clark would routinely use high school gyms, National Guard Armories, and State Fairs as venues and not always in large population centers as his bus of stars bounded across the country.  But I continually run across a date here and there to fill in the holes.  Today's listings are from the spring/summer of 1964 in a tour headlined by Gene Pitney. 

6/26/1964  Allentown, PA

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Coasters, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Kasuals, Major Lance, George McCannon, Reflections, Round Robin, Shirelles, Supremes

 

6/27/1964  Bushnell Auditorium, Hartford, CT

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Coasters, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Kasuals, Major Lance, George McCannon, Reflections, Round Robin, Shirelles, Supremes

 

6/28/1964 RPI Fieldhouse, Troy, NY

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Coasters, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Kasuals, Major Lance, George McCannon, Reflections, Round Robin, Shirelles, Supremes

 

6/28/1964 Pittsfield Boys Club, Pittsfield, MA

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Coasters, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Kasuals, Major Lance, George McCannon, Reflections, Round Robin, Shirelles, Supremes

 

7/1/64  Victory Stadium, Roanoke, VA

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords,  Crystals, Major Lance, Reflections, Round Robin, Shirelles, Supremes

 

7/1/64  The Palace, Old Orchard Beach, ME

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Coasters, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Kasuals, Major Lance, George McCannon, Reflections, Round Robin, Shirelles, Supremes

 

7/2/64  Chuckey-Doak High School, Afton, TN

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Coasters, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Kasuals, Major Lance, George McCannon, Reflections, Round Robin, Shirelles, Supremes

 

7/3/64  Masonic Temple, Scranton, PA

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Coasters, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Kasuals, Major Lance, George McCannon, Reflections, Round Robin, Shirelles, Supremes

 

7/4/64 Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Coasters, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Kasuals, Major Lance, George McCannon, Reflections, Round Robin, Shirelles, Supremes

 

7/8/1964  War Memorial Auditorium, Johnstown, PA

Talent: Gene Pitney, Mike Clifford, Jan & Dean, Coasters, Crystals, Dixie Cups, Brian Hyland, Brenda Holloway, Kasuals, Major Lance, Rip Chords, Reflections, Shirelles, Supremes, Round Robin, George McCannon

 




 

7/9/1964   War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, NY

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Coasters, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Kasuals, Major Lance, George McCannon, Reflections, Round Robin, Shirelles, Supremes

 

7/10/64  Memorial Auditorium, Utica, NY

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Coasters, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Kasuals, Major Lance, George McCannon, Reflections, Round Robin, Shirelles, Supremes

 

7/13/1964  Syria Mosque, Pittsburgh, PA

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Bobby Freeman, Supremes, Shirelles, Rip Chords, Major Lance, Mike Clifford, Round Robin, Reflections, Dean & Jean

7/15/1964 Raleigh Co. Fieldhouse, Beckley, WVA

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Coasters, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Kasuals, Major Lance, George McCannon, Reflections, Round Robin, Shirelles, Supremes

 

7/16/64  Arena, Steubenville, OH

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Coasters, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Kasuals, Major Lance, George McCannon, Reflections, Round Robin, Shirelles, Supremes

 

7/18/1964  Music Hall, Cincinnati, OH

Talent: Gene Pitney, Dixie Cups, Dean & Jean, Mike Clifford, Rip Chords, Coasters, Brenda Holloway, Crystals, Brian Hyland, Kasuals, Major Lance, George McCannon, Reflections, Round Robin, Shirelles, Supremes

 

 

More Updates

This year has been quiet as I've been working on a number of projects, some of which will be talked about on this blog in due time.   Here's an update on the Fall 1961 Caravan.  I managed to confirm three shows on 10/1/1961 at the Mosque in Richmond, VA.  Local press reported that Dick Clark was at this show.

 

 

The 12/1/1963 show in Richmond, VA was also held at the Mosque.  That covers the Caravan of Stars updates that I have confirmed.  Next up - 1964 Summer and Fall Caravans!