Headlined Guests
Headlined Guests that have appeared on BBS Radio TV
Is your life needing a spark? My guest is Stephanie James, who is a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years in the mental health field. She has a thriving private practice and is also an advanced level E.M.D.R. II trauma specialist. Stephanie’s work involves being a Transformation Coach, film maker, speaker, and host of The Spark with Stephanie James show. Stephanie is the author of: The Spark – Igniting Your Best Life.
Professional Experiences
2015-2018 Lewis University, Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Site Visitor for Athletic Training Interns
2015-2019 Oak Brook Hills Resort-Willow Crest Golf Course, Grounds keeper
2012-2014 Orchard Valley Golf Course, Starter, Ranger and grounds crew worker.
2013-2015 Founding Chair of IATA-AT’s Care-CISM Committee, (Critical Incident Stress Management)
2013-Present Committee member of AT’s Care Illinois response team
2013-Present Member of NCHS Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee
1992-Present Professional Santa Claus, Member of International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas, Bachelors Degree in Santa Clausology from the International University of Santas
2012-2014 Orthopedic Associates of DuPage, Outreach Athletic Trainer
2011-2014 District 4 Representative of NATA Hall of Fame Selection Committee
1985-2012Naperville Central High School, Naperville, Illinois
Physical Education Teacher/Head Athletic Trainer
1983-1985University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Coordinator of Athletic Training Outreach program for 14 suburban high school athletic programs
1982-1983St. Louis Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Clinic
Staff Athletic Trainer, Outreach services provided to 9 St. Louis area high schools
1979-1982Greater Flint Sports Medicine Center, Flint, Michigan
Head Athletic Trainer, Clinical Coordinator
1974-1979Flushing High School, Flushing, Michigan
Biology Teacher/Head Athletic Trainer
Education
- Fifty-six post Masters graduate hours accumulated at several institutions
·Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Masters of Arts, Administration of Recreation and Parks, 1984
- Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Education,
Major; Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Minors; Biological Science, Social Science and Athletic Training, 1974
Professional Offices Held
2013-2015 Founding Chair of IATA-AT’s Care-CISM Committee (Critical Incidence Stress Management)
2013-Present IATA-CISM/AT’s Care Team member
2012-Present Naperville Central Hall of Fame Selection Committee
2011-2014 NATA Hall of Fame Selection Committee, District 4 Representative
2006-2016 IATA Annual Golf Outing Committee
2007-2008-2017 Archives Committee, Illinois Athletic Trainers Association
1996-2000 President-elect/President/Past President, Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Assoc.
1989-1994President-elect/President/Past President, Illinois Athletic Trainers Association
1986-1989Special Events Coordinator, Illinois Athletic Trainers Assoc.
Certifications
National Athletic Trainers Association, Certified 1974 Cert. # 04-0252
Illinois Athletic Trainers Association, Licensed by Illinois Department of Professional Regulations, 1984 License # 096000076
Illinois Secondary school teaching certificate
Michigan Secondary school teaching certificate
American Red Cross, CPR / First Aid& AED instructor
American Heart Association, AED/CPR Responder Instructor& Health Care Provider
Cooper Aerobic Institute, Certified Personal Trainer
Presentations and Publications
- “Making an Athletic Trainer a Member of Your Team” presented to the Illinois Athletic Directors Association
- “How the Institution of Marriage can Survive the Profession of Athletic Training” presented to the Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association & the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association
- “Licensure vs. Registration” published in the Illinois Journal of Athletic Training
- “Emergency Extrication from the Water” presented at the Prairie State Games Seminar
- “Management of Shin Pain and Dysfunction” presented at the University of Chicago Sports Medicine Symposium
- “Acromio-clavicular Arch Impingement Syndrome” presented to Michigan Swimming Coaches Association annual meeting
- “TMJ Dysfunction related to Quadriceps Strength” published in the Journal of the American Dental Association
- “Sacro-iliac Dysfunction Management” published in the Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association
- CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) Illinois’ response Team, Lewis University 2014-2018
- CISM Are You Prepared? Illinois Athletic Trainers State Meeting 2015
Dr. Bob Pick is a popular business practice management consultant, coach, bestselling author, entrepreneur, andprofessional speakerknown for his high energy, fast moving, motivational,highly educational,and entertaining programs. His audience always goes home with great information that can be used immediately for practice enhancement and reward!You will find out why he has been branded the “PURPLE-COW-WOW-GUY!” and a “BITMOJI ON STEROIDS!”The PBR!or the Pick Business-Team-Building Retreat, one of Dr. Pick’s most Powerful Secrets to Success, isso good, it isChapter8in Jack Canfield’s newbook, “Mastering the Art of Success” (of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books!).Dr. Pick is the CEO of The Pick Group, a practice management firm based on excellence and ethics all designed to yield a happy, healthy and wealthy practice!Focus is on getting new patients through the door, growth, system operations, building your brand, mission, vision, culture, why you do what you do, goal setting and attainment, social media,organization and creation of a great team and team environment, and much more!“We Make Your PracticeUnstoppable!”He is also in private practiceandin the “trenches” just like you.Dr. Pick received his Dental Degree, Certificate ofResidency in Periodonticsand his Master of Science Degree, Oral Pathology, all from Northwestern University.Dr. Pick is currently engaged in full time private practice of Periodontics, Implants and Oral Medicine in Aurora, Illinois. He is also a memberof the attending staff of Northwestern Memorial Hospital and a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the Northwestern University’sMedical School. Dr. Pick has also been involved with the Jack Welch Business Management Institute. Dr. Pick is recognized by Dentistry Todayas one of the top 200 Leaders in Continuing Education and has won thishonor all 23yearsthat the award has been given. He is now listed as a Consulting Leader. He was the recipient of the 1998 Gordon J. Christensen Outstanding Lecturer Recognition Award.Dr. Pick is a Fellow in both the American and International College of Dentists,a member of the O.K.U. Honors Dental Society,and the Pierre Fauchard International Dental Honors Society. Hewon the 2014 Northwestern UniversityMerit Award for outstanding achievement in a profession. It is the highest award given by the University. Dr. Pickwrites monthly articleson Practice Management for Dentistry Today, the most read dental journal. Dr. Pick haspresented programsnationally and internationally, has publishednumerous articlesand book chaptersin the scientificliterature, including writing the first text ever on “Lasers in Dentistry.”He has been on live closed circuit TV at both the CDS and Hinman Dental Meetings.Asan official spokesperson for the American Dental AssociationDr.Pick has frequently been featured in themediaincluding: GoodMorning America, Fortune,Wall Street Journal, Glamour, McCalls, Popular Mechanics, Cosmopolitan, NewYork Times, Chicago Tribune andSun Times, L.A. Times,CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, Fox News,many others,and even The National Enquirer!In his spare time, Dr. Pick is a commercially rated pilot, an avid guitar playerand guitar collector,and a collector and restorerof Classic Corvettes.
Raphael Fitch is an author and mentor on advanced astrology for detective work, forecasting and self development.
L O V E R B O Y
Limited vinyl LP pressing of the Canadian rock band's 1980 debut, released to coincide with the album's
40th anniversary.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
with
M I KE R E N O
Lead singer of the legendary rock band
Canadian Music Hall of Fame group, LOVERBOY, celebrates the 40th anniversary of their 5x Platinum-certified, self-titled album Loverboy this year. To commemorate this sonic work of art, the group releases a special limited-edition vinyl of the legendary rock classic today via Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc.
Originally released in October 1980, Loverboy features many fan-favourite singles, including “The Kid Is Hot Tonight”, “Turn Me Loose” and “Little Girl” – the latter serving as the inspiration behind the iconic album sleeve artwork. Contemporary Canadian artist Barbara Astman was commissioned to create the cover art, and brilliantly typed the lyrics from “Little Girl” onto a self-portrait Polaroid as it developed. The 2020 special edition is printed with a full cover emboss on Astman’s typed text to pay homage to this process.
While reminiscing about making the album and the musical test of time, lead vocalist Mike Reno reveals, “Boy did we get lucky in late 1979 to work with the best in the business, Bruce Fairbairn and Bob Rock..... oh and don’t forget Mike Frazer. This record still sounds great.” Echoing Reno, Guitarist Paul Dean confirms, “Considering we recorded ‘Get Lucky’ 40 years ago, I think it holds up really well. Especially on this new deluxe vinyl edition, I would say it’s the best it’s ever sounded.”
Loverboy went on to become a major Canadian rock hit, winning a record-breaking six awards at the 1982 Juno’s – a record the band still holds today. Upon release, the album sold more than 700,000 copies in Canada, two million copies in the U.S. and four million copies worldwide. The band’s success catapulted them into the Top 5 touring acts in the world, making them the first Canadian group to ever earn Columbia Records’ exclusive Crystal Globe Award, celebrating the sale of over five million albums outside their native country. Since 1992, the band has maintained a steady road presence, with Sony/Legacy releasing a greatest hits compilation. The group was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the 2009 Juno Awards.
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CANADIAN MUSIC HALL OF FAME GROUP
LOVERBOY
40th ANNIVERSARY
VINYL EDITION
OF THE MULTI-PLATINUM CERTIFIED SELF-TITLED ALBUM
'L O V E R B O Y'
Limited vinyl LP pressing of the Canadian rock band's 1980 debut, released to coincide with the album's 40th anniversary.
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Larry Klayman, founder of Judicial Watch and Freedom Watch, is known for his strong public interest advocacy in furtherance of ethics in government and individual freedoms and liberties. During his tenure at Judicial Watch, he obtained a court ruling that Bill Clinton committed a crime, the first lawyer ever to have done so against an American president. Larry became so famous for fighting corruption in the government and the legal profession that the NBC hit drama series "West Wing" created a character after him: Harry Klaypool of Freedom Watch. His character was played by actor John Diehl.
In 2004, Larry ran for the U.S. Senate as a Republican in Florida's primary. After the race ended, he founded Freedom Watch.
Larry graduated from Duke University with honors in political science and French literature. Later, he received a law degree from Emory University. During the administration of President Ronald Reagan, Larry was a Justice Department prosecutor and was on the trial team that succeeded in breaking up the telephone monopoly of AT&T, thereby creating competition in the telecommunications industry.
Between Duke and Emory, Larry worked for U.S. Senator Richard Schweiker (R-Pa.) during the Watergate era. He has also studied abroad and was a stagiaire for the Commission of the European Union in its Competition Directorate in Brussels, Belgium. During law school, Larry also worked for the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington, D.C.
Larry speaks four languages—English, French, Italian, and Spanish—and is an international lawyer, among his many areas of legal expertise and practice.
The author of two books, Fatal Neglect and Whores: Why and How I Came to Fight the Establishment, Larry has a third book in the works dealing with the breakdown of our political and legal systems. His current book, Whores, is on now sale at WND.com, Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Borders.com, and all major stores and booksellers.
Larry is a frequent commentator on television and radio, as well as a weekly columnist, on Friday, for WND.com.
Larry has been credited as being the inspiration for the Tea Party movement. (See "Larry Klayman - The One Man TEA Party," by Dr. Richard Swier.)
Through many years of training with 5 different Asian Masters, Kelly learned to "divine the earth" with a special focus on the Flying Stars aspect of Compass School Feng Shui. This led her to an encounter with and entrance into the remarkable Halls of the Akashic Records where she learned to "unearth the divine” held within one’s own experience and often overlooked. Gifted with a trans-dimensional ability to access the wonderful voice of one’s true Self, the schoolrooms of the subconscious and the wisdom of earth energies, she also offers life-enhancing Conscious Business Coaching, Personal Life Coaching and Christ Light Transmissions designed to help clients know more love, success and beauty in their daily lives. Kelly facilitates workshops on how to access one’s own Akashic Records, is a speaker, and a co-author of "Akashic Records Soul Dialogues: Creating Heaven on Earth Now", a down-to-earth enlightenment handbook found on Amazon.
Akashic Records: https://www.kellysjones.net/akashic-records-reading/
Feng Shui: https://www.kellysjones.net/feng-shui/
MICHAEL FITZPATRICK
Hailed by The New York Times as a “[Rebel] marching to [his] own tunes” and by NPR as “An interpreter of the Muse,” Michael Fitzpatrick is at the forefront of utilizing music as a vehicle for increasing compassion in the world.
Recipient of The Prince Charles Award for Musical Excellence conferred by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Sir George Martin, Producer of The Beatles, stated: “Michael Fitzpatrick is beyond a marvelous talent, and I could not agree with him more: music is the only thing that can change the world.”
Fitzpatrick comes from a family of musicians and artists of Polish, Ukrainian, Catalonian, French, and Irish lineage, including Rose Bein Lerman, pianist and vocal-coach to famed Cantor and Metropolitan Opera star Jan Peerce – and the legendary Polish-Jewish violin soloist Bronislaw Huberman – Founder of The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.
For the past 25 years, he has shared the stage with His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama, performing the Musical Keynotes to set the tone for His Holiness’ Public Talkings and Teachings around the globe. His Holiness stated: “The emotion induced by Michael Fitzpatrick’s music is so powerful it seems almost verbalized. His sound is Clear Light.”
In recognition of his unique musical role in the world, Fitzpatrick was most recently invited to perform the Musical Keynotes for the Holy Father, Pope Francis’ Blessing Ceremony at The Vatican. He has performed as soloist at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Bowl, the United States Capitol West Lawn, the United States Capitol, the United Nations, the Aspen Music Festival, the Spoleto Festival of Two Worlds, Times Square New York, the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., the Jordanian Royal Palace, Bethany-beyond-the-Jordan, the Dead Sea, and with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra in Jerusalem.
Michael Fitzpatrick has shared the stage, studio, program, publication and broadcast with some of the most iconic figures of our times, including:
President Biden, President Obama, President Bush, President Clinton, President Carter, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain, Nobel Peace Prize laureates Nelson Mandela, Shimon Peres, Shirin Ebadi, Betty Williams, Jody Williams, Mairead Corrigan Maguire, Rigoberto Mencha Tum, members of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s inner circle including Ambassador Andrew Young, the late Congressman John Lewis, Harry Belafonte, and Martin Luther King, III, as well as the Greatest of All Times, Muhammad Ali, global citizen Jane Goodall, rock and roll legends Peter Gabriel, Alan Parsons, Joni Mitchell, and Patti Smith, and actors including Academy Award winner Richard Dreyfuss and Golden Globe nominee Pierce Brosnan.
Recipient of the prestigious Aspen Fellowship and Music Director of the Aspen Institute’s Global Initiative on the Arts, Culture and Diplomacy during its tenure. He is the Founder of Millenia Music, now in its 25th year of bringing healing music to the under-served and tuning the planet, and is Music Director of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards.
KATIE CLEARY
Katie Cleary is a filmmaker, producer, and philanthropist. Cleary received her first break on the hit TV show, ‘America’s Next Top Model’ and has had an expansive career in the modeling and entertainment business for over 20 years. She has appeared in over 50 campaigns and commercials worldwide.
Cleary is the Founder and Creator of ‘World Animal News,’ which covers the latest breaking animal, environmental, and plant-based news from around the world. She is also the President and Founder of the animal welfare organization, ‘Peace 4 Animals.’ She produced and wrote the award-winning documentary, ‘Give Me Shelter,’ that premiered on Netflix in 2015, and just finished her second documentary titled ‘Why On Earth,’ which follows the work of the leaders at the forefront of the animal welfare movement.
FRANK DON
As a professional astrologer for thirty years, Frank has a worldwide clientele. Among his clients are entertainment personalities (including Academy Award, Tony Award and Emmy Award winners), sports figures, corporate executives (including COO’s of multinational corporations), professionals and government officials (including leaders in the United States, France, Greece, Israel, South Korea and the United Kingdom).
Frank is a corporate consultant, business executive, civic leader, international lecturer and published author of the books Earth Changes Ahead, Color Magic and Color Your World, published in the US, the UK, Germany, and Brazil, and available through on-line bookstores.
His work on earth changes was commended on a program by the Los Angeles Federation of Scientists. His book was recommended as suggested reading for a course in Catastrophic Geology at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Frank has accurately forecasted climatological events, economic conditions and geopolitical situations, some of which have been reported in Los Angeles Weekly and The New York Times Magazine. Frank has appeared on radio and television programs around the country and is credited with an accurate on-air prediction of the eruption of Mount St. Helens on WTOP radio in Washington, DC.
His work on color is included in the Faber Birren Collection of Color housed at the Art and Architecture Library of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and at the Royal College of Art in London, England.
His education includes graduation from The Choate School, a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, and a M.B.A. from New York University.
JUSTIN MICHAEL WILLIAMS
From growing up with gunshot holes outside of his bedroom window, to sharing the stage with Deepak Chopra, JUSTIN MICHAEL WILLIAMS knows the power of healing to overcome. He is an author, top 20 recording artist, and transformational speaker who is using music and meditation to wake up the world.
When he was younger, Justin always wanted to be a singer, but a lifetime of being bullied, teased, and abused, made him give up his dream. Then after a seminal moment with his dying grandmother, Justin woke up—and his debut album premiered in the top 20 of the iTunes charts next to Britney Spears and Taylor Swift. He has since been featured by Billboard, Grammy.com, SXSW®, and shared on stages alongside some of the most compelling leaders of our time, including Marianne Williamson, Deepak Chopra, and Chaka Khan.
With over a decade of teaching experience, Justin has become a pioneering voice of color for the new healing movement—between his podcast, keynotes, and motivational online platforms, Justin’s teachings have now spread to more than 40 countries around the globe.
Justin is dedicated to using his voice to serve. To being a beacon of hope for those who are lost, and to making sure allpeople, of all backgrounds, have access to the information they need to change their lives.
“When people wake up to their own brilliance—it’s like magic,”says Williams. ‘If my work and art can inspire people to do that, then I’ve fulfilled my mission.”
His book, Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide for the Rest of Us, is being released nationwide February 11, 2020.
DR. CHRISTOPHER MACKLIN
From losing it all to a spiritual awakening that set him on his divine healing path.
Born as a highly aware psychic child in Chester, England, Christopher Macklin was able to perceive energy fields, spirit activity and multi-dimensional phenomena from a very young age.
He initially took the more traditional route through life and tried to fit in best as he could, but his career as a successful aviation industry engineer came to an abrupt end when a failed real estate venture caused a series of financial difficulties that resulted in Christopher living out of the back of his car, homeless on the streets of Manchester, England. In a very short period of time, Christopher found the world as he knew it turned upside down. Newly divorced, his money all gone and unable to get a job, he began to understand that the Divine had other plans for him.
In a pivotal moment sitting in a square in Manchester with nothing to call his own and nowhere to go, he promised himself and God that he would use his healing abilities to serve humanity and he surrendered the rest to God. Things began to dramatically shift after this and Christopher was afforded the opportunity to meditate for hours a day for four years in order to integrate his highest path and to understand the divine healing that he was being called to share with the world.
Today, Christopher works with thousands of clients internationally. He provides a full range of healing services that address a spectrum of physical, mental and emotional issues and he teaches people about their divine sovereignty, divine alignment and the divine plan.
He and his wife Amanda have founded The Global Enlightenment Project to serve an awakening humanity and to support the healing needs of people all over the earth.
CORI RIOS
Sonoran Singer-Songwriter Cori Rios brings a unique brand of Desert Reggae, Cowboy Surf, and Sonora Folk on his first full length album Airizona. He records all his music in 432Hz and fronts Phoenix band The Hourglass Cats.
Terry Bouton is an Associate Professor of History at UMBC. He was the 2012-2015 Presidential Teaching Professor at UMBC and an Organization of American Historians (OAH) Distinguished Lecturer. He teaches courses on the American Revolution, the Constitution, the Early National Period, and the Atlantic Revolutions of the late-18th to mid-19th centuries (the American, French, Haitian, and Latin American revolutions). His research examines the meaning and practice of democracy during the era of the American Revolution. His first book, Taming Democracy: “The People,” the Founders, and the Troubled Ending of the American Revolution (Oxford, 2007), won the 2008 Philip S. Klein Book Prize and was an Honorable Mention for the Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award.
Currently he is working on a new book entitled, “Foreign Founders: How European Financiers Helped Write the Constitution,” that explores the influence of foreign investors in shaping the nation’s founding moment.
D A N N Y Z E L I S K O
Recounts His Legendary Career in His New Book
ALL EXCE$$ Occupation: Concert Promoter
Hundreds of remarkable photos and astonishing stories
Special Guest on
Interviewing the Legends with Ray Shasho
Danny Zelisko began promoting concerts in Arizona in 1974. He founded the legendary concert promoting firm called Evening Star Productions, that brought worldwide attention to the youngest state on the US mainland, by the entertainment industry. He became known as one of the world’s best promoters and talent buyers, a true rainmaker when it comes to discovering and booking talent in all sorts of situations.
Beginning with promoting concerts at Dooley’s Nightclub (700 capacity) in Tempe, Zelisko and his team promoted hundreds of new and veteran bands in facilities across the valley. Acts such as The Police, Cheap Trick, Pat Benatar, Talking Heads, KISS, Bon Jovi, No Doubt, and Nirvana (among many others) performed at the intimate venue from its opening in 1976, until it closed after several ownership and name changes (aka After the Gold Rush and Electric Ballroom) in the mid-1990′s. Nightclub concerts by recording stars began happening all over the country, with Zelisko leading his territory in this area of booking.
In the 1980′s Zelisko’s company and staff grew. He became the state’s most prominent concert promoter, producing hundreds of shows each year, while also becoming New Mexico’s busiest promoter. Evening Star also promoted shows in almost every state in the USA during the 80′s and 90′s, while promoting shows in every venue, small and large alike, all over the southwest, including Vets Memorial Coliseum, the original home of the Phoenix Suns, then America West Arena, now known as US Airways Center. Pink Floyd and Paul McCartney were among the stadium events promoted by Evening Star.
In 1990, Evening Star began promoting shows in the Desert Sky Amphitheatre, with its grand opening show with Billy Joel. The facility has undergone several name changes, including Blockbuster Pavilion, Cricket Amphitheatre, Ashley Furniture Homestore Pavilion, and finally now known as Ak-Chin Pavilion.
By the year 2000, consolidation of concert promoters began by SFX, as they bought up many of the country’s biggest promoters, including Bill Graham Presents from San Francisco, Electric Factory from Philadelphia, Don Law from Boston, Pace Concerts from Texas, and many more. Evening Star joined the ranks of these fabled promoters, by selling to SFX in 2001. Zelisko became President of the Southwest office of SFX. A few years later, Clear Channel Communications bought SFX, and Zelisko and his staff became part of Clear Channel Entertainment.
In 2006, Clear Channel spun the entertainment division and all of its promoters and venues into what is now called Live Nation, where Zelisko remained as President and then Chairman of Live Nation Southwest, until he left his post in 2011, to begin promoting shows as Danny Zelisko Presents.
Zelisko’s focus has always been on putting the right acts in the right places at the right time with the right ticket prices in order to maintain fun and excitement for audiences and artists alike. DZP continues to bring top name acts to the Phoenix area, as well as Las Vegas and Albuquerque.
Purchase
DANNY ZELISKO’S NEW BOOK
ALL EXCESS Occupation: Concert Promoter
by Danny Zelisko (Author), Tondra Dene (Editor), Kirk Gibson (Foreword)
Available at amazon.com
ALL EXCE$$ - OCCUPATION: CONCERT PROMOTER ---The new book by DANNY ZELISKO This is the 2nd edition of the original book. Landscape style layout makes it the perfect coffee table book. Making the book even more unique and valuable, it is signed by the author, Danny Z. Four years in the making, enjoy 360 pages bursting with stories and over 700 never before seen photos from Danny’s personal collection from over the years. The Foreword was written by baseball legend and live music fan Kirk Gibson. Pictures and stories feature Led Zeppelin, Alice Cooper, The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, as well as Chicago Bears sports legends Brian Piccolo, (the subject of the movie Brian’s Song) Gale Sayers and The Cubs’ Ernie Banks, along with so many more! The book chronicles Danny’s childhood passion for collecting memorabilia and autographs, all the way through his rise to becoming Arizona’s premiere concert promoter. For a limited time, get your edition shipped to you in the classic White Castle crave clutch box, complete with coupons for free burgers, while supplies last.
Book Reviews …
Roger Waters: "I approve of your book. I particularly like the photo of you with the big box of cash after the Pseudo Floyd gig. Though the touching bit is the ’72 Chicago gig, Pat Leonard stuff. Nice!"
Joe Bonamassa: "Never a dull night hanging out with my friend Danny Zelisko and hearing classic music stories of the bands I grew up with. Looking forward to reading his book."
Rob Halford: "From Chuck Berry to Barbara Streisand to Whitney Houston as well as Judas Priest - Danny has worked with them all, And along the way witnessed huge moments not just in music but also our country’s history and culture. This book is one hell of a ride from a guy who’s had one hell of a life. With many moments to make, no doubt!"
Garland Jeffreys: "Just got my copy and it's filled with hilarious hijinks and behind the scenes tales that only a brilliant promoter and story teller like Danny could tell. Sample chapters include "Sam Kinison Guilty as Charged: I was a bad influence on THIS guy?" "Working with Pink Floyd - I Know Which One's Pink" "When a Deal is not a Deal - Lessons in Being Fair." Danny is one of the people who really knows how to make the music business fun and his love for artists has always made me love him in return. Get your copy now!"
David Ellefson: "So proud of my dear friend and legendary Arizona concert promoter Danny Zelisko as he releases his memoir "All Excess". Danny has promoted most every Megadeth show in the area since the "Peace Sells..." tour in 1987. Order a copy now and savor some killer stories of the concert business harkening back to when the independents ruled the roost. I'm proud to be a part of his story."
Bill Siddons: "When I saw $40 I thought “Is he nuts.” Then the book showed yesterday and we saw the scope, the magnitude, the accessories (I love the bookmark) I realized ‘it’s all worth it." Elayne saw it and said “I want to use those ideas for my book!” Well done Danny!
Larry LeBlanc, Celebrity Access: "Zelisko’s most recent project is the 4-year birthing of his 364-page book, “ALL EXCE$$ — Occupation: Concert Promoter,” maybe the best single book ever written about America’s concert business; it’s a damn fun first read, and a fascinating second read."
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Christopher Foltz is a renowned brand development catalyst, celebrated inspirational speaker and currently serves as Vice President of Global Reach for Sensi Media Group, publisher of the award winning cannabis lifestyle publication Sensi Magazine. From his roots in national politics, to a battle with drug addiction, 119 days in county jail, and losing everything to the point of homelessness, Chris has re-established himself as one of the most engaging initiators of social impact and development in the nation, and some would consider – the world.
Chris’ unique approach has been featured in multiple publications, and media programs throughout the world and he has the opportunity to speak across the nation on life, leadership, and organizational development. Chris was recently named to the Institute for Real Growth’s ‘2021 IRG100’, a cohort of the top 100 CMOs and growth leaders from global brands around the world. Foltz’s inclusion is the first for the cannabis related industries and brings direct collaboration with Fortune 100 C-level peers over the seven month leadership program culminating at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France.
As the Vice President of Global Reach, Foltz leads one of the three main divisions of Sensi Media Group - alongside Global Revenue and Business Operations. Global Reach comprises all of Sensi's award winning consumer facing portfolio including: Creative, Content, Editorial, Markets, Brand Partnerships, Digital, and Entertainment. Sensi Magazine has been named 'Best Publication' in the industry three times by the Cannabis Business Awards, featured as one of Forbes Magazine's 2020 'Best Startup Employers' in America, a 7x winner at the 2020 FMA ‘Charlie Awards’, and Sensi Magazine Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief was honored as one of the ‘2020 Top Women in Media’ by Folio Magazine.
From strategies lending the creation of meaningful brand partnerships, crafted messaging and corporate give-back models, to advocating for the under-served through pro-bono work, lobbying and initiative implementation, Chris has forged his path as a communication specialist and a real asset to start-ups, global leaders, entertainers, athletes, government organizations, nonprofits and everyday people he serves.
A genuinely humble man with an echoing presence, Chris’ numerous accolades and accomplishments aid in defining his true ability to serve the masses, and offers an in-depth look into his visionary insight. It’s hard to go far in Chris' path without hearing his name or seeing evidence of his direct impact.
D A V I D
E L L E F S O N
LEGENDARY BASSIST WITH THRASH METAL TITANS
M E G A D E T H
RELEASES NEW SOLO ALBUM ENTITLED
'NO COVER'
AND NEW NOVEL
The Sledge Chronicles: Rock Star Hitman
Exclusive Interview
From humble farm roots in rural Minnesota, David Ellefson has come a long way, literally and figuratively, to conquering stages around the World as bassist of thrash metal titans MEGADETH. Revered for his unique, hard-hitting playing style, and unwavering dedication to his musical craft, Ellefson has woven a vast professional tapestry as a bassist, songwriter, record producer, clinician and author. As a member of MEGADETH, he has been awarded 10 Grammy nominations, countless gold & platinum records and toured the world for the better part of 3 decades.
In addition to Megadeth, David has lent his playing and writing abilities to several other recording and touring projects including Soulfly, F5, Temple of Brutality, Altitudes and Attitude (With Frank Bello of Anthrax) and Metal Allegiance.
Ellefson who holds a bachelor’s degree in business marketing and continues to lecture on a variety of music and business-related topics, has also ventured out into other related forays, as president of record label EMP Label Group (Ellefson Music Productions), and with his own coffee brand Ellefson Coffee Co.
Purchase the latest release
by
E l l e f s o n
entitled
NO COVER
David Ellefson is keeping things rolling with a new solo album called No Cover, which he released simply under the name Ellefson. Although his name takes top billing, the Megadeth bassist tapped his huge pool of talented friends to cover some of his favorite rock and metal songs from the 70s and 80s.
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Also
David Ellefson’s novel
The Sledge Chronicles: Rock Star Hitman
by David Ellefson (Author), Drew Fortier (Author)
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The Sledge Chronicles:Rock Star Hitman is the first chapter in the action-packed saga of Sledge; an up-and-coming musician who uncovers a startling quid pro quo: in exchange for achieving his dreams of Rock stardom, he must enlist as a ruthless killer for a clandestine agency. Filled with twists, turns, screams, and even laughs, Rock Star Hitman is the cult thriller you've been dying for. Rock Star Hitman is the first in The Sledge Chronicles series and is the first fictional title authored by Grammy award winning Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, co-written by musician, filmmaker, actor Drew Fortier.
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Richard Grossman is a acupuncturist and an Oriental medical doctor, who works extensively with a variety of healing modalities which include herbal medicine, sound healing and ayahuasca.
Early on in his education, he had the assignment to decide what he wanted to be when he grew up. Without thinking, his answer was that he wanted to study the effects of plants and medicines on the mind – this, without even knowing that such a thing existed.
His spiritual search also started early. He was a voracious reader, focusing on Asian and South Asian philosophies and shamanism.
By the age of 15, he had concluded that the only reason to be alive was to help others out of their suffering. It was the beginning of his calling to the path of the healer.
Richard’s spiritual journey took him next to India. There, on the banks of the Ganges, he studied meditation and the deep connection between body, mind, and spirit.
Shortly after beginning his medical practice, his lifelong interest in healing and spirit merged again, joined, this time, by the power and profound beauty of entheogens with sound and music, and went on to study extensively with indigenous healers in Ecuador and Peru.
He now leads ayahuasca ceremonies in many parts of the world, and continues to offer his gifts and wisdom in the service of helping others.
Steve Chirico was first elected to the office of mayor in 2015 as Naperville’s first new mayor in two decades. As a seasoned business leader, Mayor Chirico understands how a well-balanced community, a strong business climate and a solid economic development plan impacts the vitality of a world-class community like Naperville.
Throughout the first four years of his administration, Mayor Chirico, alongside the Naperville City Council, focused on implementing a long-range financial plan for the City. These efforts resulted in the lowest municipal tax rate Naperville has seen in 50 years, a return to structurally balanced budgeting, $33 million added to citywide cash reserves, and an anticipated 24.5% reduction in general corporate debt by the end of 2019. Now in his second term, Mayor Chirico’s administration continues to focus on public safety improvements, encourage development in the community, and address the need for housing options that cater to millennials and senior citizens.
Mayor Chirico has lived in Naperville for more than half a century and has observed the ongoing changes in this City firsthand. After graduating from Naperville Central High School, he attended Northern Illinois University and started a small tile shop to help pay his way through school. That shop has since grown to become Great Western Flooring, which still has its administrative offices, warehouse and a showroom in Naperville, in addition to two other showrooms in Oswego and St. Charles.
Mayor Chirico and his wife, Julie, have seven children all born and raised in Naperville. Mayor Chirico has been active in the community and region for many years. This includes his term as a City Council member from 2011-2015, his work with 360 Youth and Family Services, Naperville Responds for Our Veterans, the Downtown Naperville Alliance (DNA), City of Naperville Advisory Cultural Commission, the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Steering Committee, and the DuPage Mayors & Managers Conference, which he serves as president of for the 2019 fiscal year. Most recently, Mayor Chirico was named by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to serve on the nine-member Illinois Firefighters Pension Investment Fund (IFPIF) Transition Board.
Widely regarded as the best place to raise a family, work, and retire, Naperville has received several awards throughout Mayor Chirico’s tenure, including being ranked in the top 25 best neighborhoods for small business, the best city to raise a family in America, and the safest city in America.
Mayor Chirico’s tireless dedication to Naperville, coupled with his passion for the City and devotion to serving its residents and businesses, continue to make Naperville the premiere location to live, work, and explore in the Chicago metropolitan region.
Mayor Chirico's current term expires in 2023.
Marc Fisher, a senior editor of The Washington Post, reports and writes on a wide range of topics. He has been the enterprise editor, local columnist and Berlin bureau chief, among other positions, over
