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Wednesday, August 10, 2011
These pre-owned vehicles drive as good as they look!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Blink-182 returns to lead Honda Civic Tour
When the Honda Civic Tour was looking for a headliner for its 10th anniversary jaunt, organizers went back to their roots, signing pop-punk powerhouse Blink-182, which was the main attraction on the initial edition.
It is kind of an apt pairing, as Blink-182 was there for the emergence of the annual tour, and this year marks the re-emergence of Blink-182, which has a new record, "Neighborhoods," set for a Sept. 27 release, the group's first in nearly eight years. "Up All Night," the album's first single, was released last month and hit the Top 10 on Billboard magazine's alternative singles chart.
Since their fans will not have heard the new record when the Honda Civic Tour -- which also includes My Chemical Romance and Manchester Orchestra -- comes to Hartford's Comcast Theatre Sunday, the band members plan on performing a good amount of older hits in addition to the new tunes.
"I think it will be a good mix of the new stuff and the music that we've been playing for the past couple of decades," singer-bassist Mark Hoppus said in a recent conference call. "I think that all of us know that when people come to a Blink show, they're going to want to hear `All of the Small Things' and `Rock Show' and `Stay Together for the Kids' and the singles that we've had over the years.
"And we will put some of the new songs into the set list, as well. (We're) just working to figure out what those songs are going to be."
Blink-182 went on hiatus in 2005, after singer-guitarist Tom DeLonge left to form his own band, Angels and Airwaves. Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker stayed together, starting the band +44. Barker also performed with other bands, dabbled in producing record and starred in an MTV reality series, "Meet the Barkers." Barker also nearly died in a plane crash in 2008 in South Carolina, which took the lives of four people.
DeLonge, who also took part in the media session, said the members' work outside of Blink-182 has helped shape the sound of "Neighborhoods."
"I think we've had an incredible time bringing all of our skill sets that we do in our off time to this and I think it's been a lot of fun for every person to contribute things that they've learned in different places," he said. "And it's one of the things that has made this band so strong."
The sessions for "Neighborhoods" were different than in the past, with DeLonge doing his parts in a studio in San Diego, where he resides, and Hoppus and Barker working in Los Angeles. DeLonge and Hoppus said the two-studio system is vital for getting the work done without infringing too much on the members' personal lives and outside projects.
"I think it has been a really great way for all of us to be able to both work intensely and also be able to spend time with our families," Hoppus said. "The thing that's changed as far as our recording schedule is that when we were younger, we used to start in the studio at like noon or 2 in the afternoon and go until midnight or 2 in the morning.
"And now, for me, I'm in the studio at 9 in the morning and I'm usually done by 5 and I can go home and be with my family and I still get the same amount of work done in a day as if I started at noon.
"And because we have two studios, we don't have to sit around the studio while another person is writing their part or tracking their part. ... It just frees up a lot of time that way."
With the Blink-182 machine back up and running, the members all speak of it as the main artistic project in their lives, not a one-shot reunion event.
"Blink is our priority as a band. It's what we've done since Day 1 for almost 20 years at this point," Hoppus said. "The other projects that we have in our lives allow us to kind of break away and do something creative and bring that knowledge and those skills back to Blink as a band."
And, having been around for nearly two decades, Hoppus and DeLonge said they find it "weird" to hear that they have inspired some of the younger bands that are starting to make waves.
"It's strange to be cited as an influence when we still feel like we're trying to figure out what we're all about in the first place," Hoppus said. "I'm very grateful that a lot of bands that are having a lot of success right now cite us as an influence. That's a huge honor."
DeLonge attributed it to the staying power of Blink-182's music.
"Maybe that just happens to bands that have been around," he said. "But I also think there's something that's really honorable in a band that can preserve and push forward a legacy and continue to take risks."
The Comcast Theatre is at 61 Savitt Way, Hartford. Sunday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. $20-$85. 800-745-3000, www.LiveNation.com.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Congratulations to Keith, Brandi, Kurt, and James for being mentioned in these 5 star reviews!
- "I had a very good experience at White Plains Honda. It was due to mainly to James Blloshmi. He was very nice, courteous, professional, dilligent and helpful. He spent a lot of time answering all of our concerns. The rest of the staff were good, but James was over the top." - rgonzal
- "It was a very easy experience. I let Keith Alexander know what I was looking for, he didn't push me, he simply gave me options and ideas. Without a lot of back and forth, I got the deal I was looking for. The timing was very easy - I did the bulk of the back and forth while my current car was being serviced in White Plain's Service Department.When it came time to do the paperwork, everything was ready and the process was simple and our new car was waiting right outside for us.The whole team was extremely friendly, someone even gave my children balloons to play with while they waited.I will be back for car #3 - thanks to Keith Alexander, Brandi, and Kurt and the whole team." - Eric Brown
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Friday, August 5, 2011
Preview of the Honda Indy 200
Historic track: The famed track, about an hour north of Columbus, is in its 50th season of hosting competitive racing. Mid-Ohio is home to nearly all varieties of automotive events, including races for motorcycles, sports cars, open wheel cars and stock cars. Additionally, the 330 acre complex is home to driving schools, motorcycle meets, car shows and much of the testing for various road racing series in America. This will be the 27th time Mid-Ohio has hosted an IndyCar race and its past is filled with legendary winners like Mario Andretti, Emerson Fittipaldi and Juan Pablo Montoya. Winning here is always a big deal.
Championship race: A preview of every week of the 2011 season could focus on the battle between Chip Ganassi Racing's Dario Franchitti and Team Penske's Will Power. These drivers have already won 8 of the year's 11 events and are always the favorites on any track. Franchitti currently enjoys a 38 point lead on his rival, but Power had similar advantage on the Scotsman at this point in 2010, only to fall short in the end. Last year's race at Mid-Ohio saw Franchitti and Power finish first and second. If both avoid contact from slower cars, expect the duo to compete for this win once again.
Helio charging: After a disappointing 17th place finish in Toronto, it appeared the former Dancing with the Stars winner was suffering through the worst of his 12 year career driving for Roger Penske. That still may be true, but after a solid second place finish at Edmonton, Castroneves is moving in the right direction. Rediscovering his dancing shows, Helio was the only driver who could stay with Will Power and nearly caught the Australian late in the race. A threat on road courses and ovals, Helio is seeking his first win of the 2011 campaign. The Brazilian won at Mid-Ohio back in 2000 and 2001. If he qualifies near the front, Helio will be a threat on Sunday.
Danica departing: In the past week, word has leaked confirming earlier rumors that Danica Patrick will be leaving the IZOD IndyCar Series in 2012 to compete full-time in NASCAR. With her Andretti Autosport contract expiring, this is hardly surprising and likely a good decision. The popular GoDaddy driver is best suited for oval racing and has already displayed prowess on super-speedways in the Nationwide Series. Danica may still compete annually in the Indy 500, but she will certainly be leaving behind road races like Mid-Ohio. Patrick finished 21st and 19th in the track's past two events, so a podium finish may be out-of-reach. However, with her future clarified, perhaps Danica takes some chances and surprises IndyCar fans in her remaining time in the series.
Shakeup in the field: While the prior two events in Canada featured the same 26 car lineup, the roster for Mid-Ohio is slightly different. Dragon Racing's Paul Tracy won't compete, but the field will include two new drivers. Sarah Fisher Racing's effort for popular American driver Ed Carpenter returns. Carpenter previously entered five oval races in May and June, scoring an impressive eleventh place finish in the Indianapolis 500. Sam Schmidt Motorsports also adds a second car to the field for Martin Plowman. The English driver is a veteran of Indy Lights and won that series' event at Mid-Ohio in 2010.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Congratulations to Mae for being mentioned in this great review!
As a Service Excellence Consultant and Management Consultant for one of the toughest services industries around; healthcare, I am well-qualified to evaluate customer service delivery, and Ms. Mae Soleiman, at White Plains Honda is the kind of Sales Consultant you not only want to buy or lease your FIRST vehicle from, but every car thereafter and keep her on speed dial to refer to friends and families. I am a loyal Honda customer and recently entered into my 4th lease agreement with Honda, but this was my first visit to White Plains Honda and I was impressed from the moment I walked in. The facility is clean, the customer service is attentive and friendly, including getting a visit from General Manager, Nelson, and the staff seems genuinely concerned about ensuring that the customer gets into the vehicle of their choosing, "not" of the dealership's choosing! My first telephone contact with Ms. Soleiman was informative, she was friendly, knowlegable and respectful. She made an appointment with me working around my schedule and called to confirm. When I got to the dealership, Ms. Soleiman was professional, accomodating and kind, but perhaps most impressive were her listening skills and her ability to anticipate the customer's needs by using her intuition and soft sell skills (the old "hard sell" doesn't work on all customers, and she knows how to adjust her approach based on the customer's needs). Although, I've been through this car "wheeling and dealing" process several times in the past; my experience with Ms. Soleiman took the anxiety factor out of having to be put through that kind of a process. I knew the car I wanted, she listened, and while I ended up getting a different Honda model, I did so because she was able to instill a level of trust in me that enabled me to take a bold step and try a new addition to the Honda fleet--the CR-Z. I've been loyal to the Civic for many years, but I am excited about my new car and feel confident that I will get the support I need from Ms. Soleiman and her team at White Plains Honda.I had an opportunity to work with Lisa, Tiffany and Gus, and all shared the overall mindset of doing their best to please the customer. I commend White Plains Honda for their attention to detail, their teamwork and whoever made the decision to hire Mae Soleiman, I tip my hat to them; she is truly an asset to the Honda family and I expect that you will hear more of these positive customer comments!I confidently recommend White Plains Honda! Keep up the great work...C.A. Friedman
New York, NY
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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