Portlander
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Thought I would start a new thread that focuses on the Carpenters touring years by posting local reviews along with clippings that promoted their upcoming concerts. To kick it off I've included their only appearance in Maine's largest city of Portland at the historic Exposition Building which was 4 years prior to a modern 8500 seat arena opening downtown.
In this review, it appears that Sherwin was not only their manager but also filled in as a bouncer along with Mark Rudolph. The Carpenters "zowied" the crowd and Richard was reminiscent of the Golden Age of Greece! Guitarist-drummer Karen displayed pertness and professionalism on the stage?
Sadly, I did not attend this concert because I was living in Jacksonville, NC and in high school at the time where my father was stationed while serving in the Marine Corps. But I was fortunate to see them perform a few years later in August of 1976 at the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago.
In this review, it appears that Sherwin was not only their manager but also filled in as a bouncer along with Mark Rudolph. The Carpenters "zowied" the crowd and Richard was reminiscent of the Golden Age of Greece! Guitarist-drummer Karen displayed pertness and professionalism on the stage?
Sadly, I did not attend this concert because I was living in Jacksonville, NC and in high school at the time where my father was stationed while serving in the Marine Corps. But I was fortunate to see them perform a few years later in August of 1976 at the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago.