Concert Reviews

Urging all to attend The Most Anticipated Monkees Convention in History planned

For Immediate Release:

E. Rutherford, NJ: Producers of the most successful Monkees Convention ever have joined forces again to mark the one-year anniversary of Davy Jones' passing with a celebration of the former teen idol's life, and his band, The Monkees. This 3-day event, The David T. Jones Memorial Monkees Convention, will take place March 1-3, 2013 at The Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center, 2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, New Jersey, and thousands of fans are expected to attend to remember the music icon and fan favorite.

The David T. Jones Memorial Monkees Convention is being presented with the blessings of Davy's family, and funds will be raised to support the former Monkees' favorite charity, The Davy Jones Equine Memorial Fund. Jones was an avid horseman and this charity ensures the continuing care of the horses he so loved. Davy Jones passed away Feb 29th, 2012 from an apparent heart attack. He was 66.

There will be live concert performances, special guest interviews, autograph and photo opportunities, question and answer sessions; a mammoth Monkees music & memorabilia marketplace and rock & roll flea market, art exhibits, film and video showings, the "David T. Jones Message of Hope" book project, plus much more.

Headlining the memorial convention are former Monkees Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork. Other Special Guests of Honor includes actor Christopher Knight who played Peter Brady in the Brady Bunch,on which Davy Jones appeared; TV personality Butch Patrick, who is best known as Eddie Munster from "The Munsters" - Butch appeared in one of the Monkees' TV episodes; singer Ron Dante, who was the lead singer in the Archies and was one of Davy Jones' record producers; singer Gary DeCarlo, who was the lead singer in the band Steam ("Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye") and appeared with Davy Jones on Davy's last PBS TV concert appearance; actresses Donna Loren and Arlene Martel who each appeared in Monkees television episodes; and world famous rock & roll artist Shannon, known for her "7 Faces of Beatles" collection will be introducing her "7 Faces of Davy" collection specifically for this event. Other guests are being added.

Performing live over the three-day extravaganza will be members of Davy Jones' touring band along with popular Monkees tribute bands including "The Characters," who played many of the Monkees Conventions through the years and also backed up Micky, Davy and Peter; "The Blue Meanies," who performed at a Davy Jones tribute at NY's BB Kings club; and "Loose Salute" who specialize in Mike Nesmith songs. The very rare Monkeemobile will also be on display.

This event is open to all ages, and the hotel is offering special reduced convention rates for guests wishing to stay overnight. Tickets are now on sale, including special weekend passes.

The March 1-3, 2013 David T. Jones Memorial Monkees Convention is produced by Phyllis Paganucci of

Then & Now Events in association with Liverpool Productions. Davy, Micky and Peter Tork, were all the special guests at the very last national Monkees Convention produced on the East Coast in 1987, and this production team has reunited after twenty-five years to bring fans the ultimate celebration possible in memory of Davy Jones.

For additional information or to order tickets, email djmemorialconvention@gmail.com, visit the website: www.monkeeconvention.com or call toll-free (866) M-O-N-K-E-E-S.

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