2007 Epcot Flower Power Concert Schedule

[joe1946]

I remember the Buckinghams very well – I was going to school in Chicago at the time (circa 1968), and they were a local Chicago band, who, local legend had it, took their name from Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park.

The Box Tops’ big hit was The Letter – “Get me a ticket on an airplane/Ain’t got time to take a fast train….”

 

[Jason71]

Thanks Denver Dave, but I confess I'm still drawing a blank. I guess I do know the Box Tops, tho--love that song, just didn't know who did it. Will have to catch their show.

 

[DenverDave]

I have just made a slight change to the projected schedule. It is explained in the main post.

 

[lillygator]

anyone know when the "weekends" are, like the I dig Bugs weekend or charcters in bloom?

 

[foxfire]

May 2-3 ???
May 4-5 Petula Clark
May 6-10 The Nelsons
May 11-15 Davy Jones

These dates all fall within our trip - I'm anxious to see who fills that May 2-3 slot!

 

[DenverDave]

It's unusual to have a 2-day slot. Almost all the performers normally appear for either 3 or 4 days. Since Petula Clark is only scheduled for two days, I wonder if she may end up staying longer and filling the May 2-3 slot. That would be OK, but I guess I would rather see someone different for the sake of variety.

 

[lovesdumbo]

It's unusual to have a 2-day slot. Almost all the performers normally appear for either 3 or 4 days. Since Petula Clark is only scheduled for two days, I wonder if she may end up staying longer and filling the May 2-3 slot. That would be OK, but I guess I would rather see someone different for the sake of variety.

That would be great. I'm going home too early on the 4th to see her so I would be really happy if she filled the May 2-3 slot. I looked on her website and she's in the UK for about 2 weeks prior to Epcot. Her last concert there is 4/30 so she could make it but I think she'd probably like a bit of a break.

 

[DenverDave]

Please post - many of us are interested - thanks!

 

[kaybird]

Yikes, I didn't even know Ricky Nelson (Garden Party anyone?) had kids!
I must be out of touch!

Not only the twin boys, but daughter-actress Tracy Nelson from the old "Father Dowling" mystery series! (just FYI

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

I have seen several of these groups at DW and this is my take on them. Remembering that we all have our good and our bad days it is to be taken with a grain of salt since they could have been having either one of 'those' days too.

Paul Revere is a hoot, looks a whole lot like Capt Crunch. For those of you whose hearts are young enough to stand it the lead singer looks great in those leather pants. They may have been painted on and the boots were not too bad either. Oh, yeah, he sings great too. Good genes.

I liked The Turtles and they put on a very good show. Might not be everyone's cup of tea though. Many of these groups are only memorable by those old enough to remember their songs and wanting to relive their youth.

Davy Jones must have been having an off night when I saw him. I usually stay for all three shows and he repeated each song and each joke in exactly the same order.

Herman's Hermits was alright but they are from 'my' generation so they got points just for that.

The Nelsons, sigh, what can I say? I only went to see them because at one time, a very long time ago, I had aspirations of being their mother. I remember them when they were trying to be as different from their dad as possible and it was not 'my kind of music' but I was delighted when they did many covers of their dad's song including his greatest IMO, "Garden Party". The words to that song sum up what the man was made of. I will be forever sorry that I did not turn out at the local airport when he flew in for a show a couple of months before his death. 3 people showed up. I am way beyond swooning but I would have liked to have thanked him for the memories.

I certainly hope that they have corrected the seating problems from last year. They used to have two lines, one for handicapped and one for regular on opposite sides of the stage but this past year they had only one line from the right side of the stage and it was horrendous.

I learned to just sit down somewhere and wait for the rope to drop and go in and find a seat after the standers had found their seats.

Slightly Goofy

 

[Julieh22]

subscribing...

 

[lovesdumbo]

Disney has not yet officially announced the schedule of performers for the popular Flower Power concert series during the 2007 Flower and Garden Festival. However, the following info has been gathered from message boards and the performer's web sites. It may not be 100% accurate but is likely pretty good. Of course, anything at Disney is "subject to change", so plan your trip with care, but here you go.

If anyone can fill in the gaps or has corrected info, please post! Also - reviews of past performances by these groups would be appreciated.

April 5-9 Paul Revere and the Raiders
April 10-14 ???
April 15-18 The Buckinghams
April 19-21 The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie
April 22-24 The Box Tops featuring Alex Chilton
April 25-28 The Tokens
April 29-30 and May 1 Peter and Gordon
May 2-3 ???
May 4-5 Petula Clark
May 6-10 The Nelsons
May 11-15 Davy Jones
May 16-19 B.J. Thomas
May 20-22 The Grass Roots starring Rob Grill
May 23-25 The Guess Who
May 26 ???
May 27-30 Gary Puckett
May 31-June 3 Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone

Note - this list updated on January 27. The Guess Who and Gary Puckett dates were revised based on info from their web sites. I suspect that one or the other of them will actually be playing on May 26. It would be unusual for Disney to bring in another group just for one day.

From the Mickey Monitor for AP holders:

April 10-14 Tony Orlando
May 2-3 Jose Feliciano
May 23-26 The Guess Who
May 27 SOS Band
May 28-30 Gary Pucket

 

[rcraw45425]

ahh I was hoping for the Guess Who, will be there 15 - 22nd have no clue who the Buckinghams are better look that up first! Thank you I have been going nuts trying to find out this info!!!!

Dang! I wanted the Guess Who too, instead I'm getting the Grass Roots, which, while still good, aren't the Guess Who (These Eyes and Undun are faves!)

 

[PopArtGal]

This may be a stupid question.. but... do we need to buy a ticket to these shows? Or is it included with our ticket?

 

[DenverDave]

Quite a bonus!

 

[PopArtGal]

I just told my mom Davy Jones is gonna be there.
We are supposed to go from May 13 to May 27. (we are booking next time).
She seems excited!
I'll have to see what I can do

 

[SummersMom]

I'm glad Jose Feliciano is added. I saw him on the Today show not too long ago and he was great - I like him!

 

[Lockandbayb]

Oh man! i wish he was gonna be there when we are 5-21/5-28. he is great, hubby and i went to a concert here and it was absolutely wonderful!.....i went to this concert with no idea who he was but then i was like i know him!.....absolutely one of the greatest guitar players ever!.....he can play with just one hand and just with the cord strings!....so whoevers gonna be there on the 2nd and 3rd i recommend seeing him! He puts on a great show!



http://www.josefeliciano.com/index2.html

You can check out just some of his music here but im sure everyone knows Feliz Navida.....