June 6, 2009

“The Fabulous Limeliters” in concert benefiting

Madison House Foundation

Madison House Foundation’s Folk Music Party featuring , “The Fabulous Limeliters” was an evening of fun, food and entertainment. The event was masterfully emceed by NBC4 News Anchor, Joe Krebs, who’s upbeat and friendly demeanor helped to create a lively and relaxed atmosphere for the evening.

Given the difficult economy we are faced with, Madison House Foundation has been touched that so many from the local and larger autism community turned out for our inaugural event, allowing us to take first steps towards fulfilling Madison House mission, “bringing the community together to help those with autism become successful adults.”

The event was hosted by Dr. Greg and JaLynn Prince, Founders, The Madison House Foundation

Meet the Performers:

The Fabulous Limeliters

Current Members Mack Bailey, Andy Corwin & Gaylan Taylor

The Limeliters launched their career in 1959 at San Francisco’s famous Hungry I and before long, founding members Alex Hassilev, Lou Gottlieb and Glenn Yarbrough emerged as one of the dominant voices of the early 1960’s folk music scene. For three years they were the musical representatives for Coca-Cola, and their rendition of the jingle “Things Go Better with Coke” became a national hit. A string of best selling albums for RCA Records and frequent appearances on every major TV show quickly made them a household name.

Time Magazine summed up their appeal with the following memorable quote: “If the button down scrubbed looking Kingston Trio are the undergraduates of big-time folk singing, The Limeliters are the faculty.”

In the ensuing years, the lineup has featured several spectacularly talented new members, but The Limeliters have never deviated from the integrity of the fabulous sound that they pioneered. With their energy and enthusiasm undiminished and undaunted, current members Mack Bailey, Andy Corwin, and Gaylan Taylor remain as exciting an act as the genre has produced. Now more than ever, the surging vocals, thrilling harmony, and whacked out sense of humor of this unique trio continue to earn them their title as The Fabulous Limeliters!

Limeliters Testimonials

“…The Limeliters are a timeless delight for children of all ages.”
- The San Francisco Chronicle

“The group proved it still deserves its old name, “The Fabulous Limeliters.”
- The Hollywood Reporter
“Sheer delight from beginning to end.”
- El Camino College, Torrence, CA

“The Limeliters thrilled our audience with harmonies and humor that the original Limeliters would be proud to see continuing their tradition of excellent folk song singing.”
- Joan Stadsklev – Chipola College, Marianna, FL