Hope Concerts returns to Count Basie in 2011
 

Hope Concerts returns to Count Basie in 2011
Bobby Bandiera is bringing Hope Xmas shows back to Count Basie on Dec 19 2011
Hopefully Jon and Bruce will be there too as in previous shows
http://blogs.app.com/rhythmroom/2011...riday-at-noon/

I already have tickets and I'm hoping for a Bruce sighting. I need some Bruce music.

Would an appearance by Bruce or Bon Jovi be announced, or would it be a surprise to ticket holders?

Some years it has been announced ahead of time and (I think) some years it has been a surprise.

I don't think Bon Jovi (the whole band) has ever shown up - it's usually just Jon.

Last time in 2008 Bruce was a surprise guest
It is mostly Jon if i remember correctly Southside Johhny
also was a guest at last hope concert

Jon and Southside have played at all 4 Hope Concerts that have been held (2003, 2006, 2007, 2008). Bruce was at all but the 2007 one. According to the stories I found, he was on tour in Europe until just a few days before that show. I'm going for the first time this year. Can't wait! :D

Damn. ****. I happen to be in New York on that very day, but didn't find out about this until this very moment. The only tickets left now are the $500 ones.

Anyway, if somebody (tentatively Kathleen or Terri) hears anything about spare tickets, let me know. I've always wanted to go to a Christmas show in New Jersey.

Damn - I can check with a few people Emil. We have tickets but only for Paul and me. And Terri is a better ticket finder that the agencies - really :)

Haha. Well, yeah, it would certainly be EXTREMELY appreciated! If, and that's a big IF, you would be able to find something, my girlfriend is also aching for a ticket. She'll be in New York with me.