VENTURA — Please join veteran film and television producer Steve Binder as he introduces the 1964 “T.A.M.I. Show,” the first concert movie in the rock era from 7:00-9:00 pm. on Saturday June 3 at the Museum Pavilion, 100 Main Street, Ventura. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 for members, $15 for non members. A no host bar is available.
The “T.A.M.I Show,” formally known as “Teenage Awards Music International,” was released in 1964 and contains the best footage from two days of concerts at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, featuring sets by James Brown and The Famous Flames, The Rolling Stones, The Supremes, The Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, Jan & Dean, Marvin Gaye (backed by the Blossoms), Gerry & the Pacemakers, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Lesley Gore, The Barbarians, and Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas. The studio band is The Wrecking Crew.
The film’s director, Ventura County resident Steve Binder, will introduce his film and answer questions after the screening of the “T.A.M.I Show.” Binder also produced the shows “Hullabaloo,” “Elvis Presley’s 68 Comeback Special,” “Diana Ross in Central Park” and specials including those for Steve Allen, Chevy Chase, Barry Manilow, Mac Davis, Liza Minnelli, and Patti LaBelle.
Binder will also introduce and sign his newest book: “26” The Movers & Shakers of Variety Television