The Contels play at The American Legion in Wesleyville, PA

Calling All Rodders,

With the temperature dipping to a balmy 9 degrees here in Eastern PA, we needed a break from the snow!

We would like to thank George and Mary Ann Nopia for the invitation to come to the American Legion in Wesleyville, PA to hear The Contels.

You may remember The Contels from their recording (a 45 record) "Hey You", recorded back in 1957. After talking with the band they played the original song for the crowd. Along with many other familiar Doo Woop sounds. (And a special Happy Birthday to Me!)Thanks guys!

Band members, Gene Vito, Lead Singer and George Nopia,First Tenor, these two gentlemen from the original Contels, James Monda,on the Drums, Geoffrey Wands, plays Sax/Flute, Alex Alexander, is the Lead Guitarist, and John Guaras, on the Keyboard.



We had a very good time, going down memory lane with them. If you are planning your car event for the upcoming season and think you may want to add some great sounding tunes to your show, watch for their upcoming schedule and check them out.

Come out and see the CONTEL"S

Calling All Rodders,

Wondering what to do these cold winter nights? "The Contels" are reappearing in Erie. Over the past months Mary Ann & George Napio from the Band "The Contels" have been keeping me abreast of the new changes to the Band.

The group has played at many events in Ohio and would like to get back into the Erie area and play here. Being from Erie orignally. Well, the have announced their first appreance for Jan 22, 2011 from 8-12 at the American Legion in WESLEYVILLE, PA.

Over the past few months they have added a keyboard and guitar player to the mix and have reform the band with members from the Black Diamond Band. They have 6 members in the new format. And they have been practing twice a week and are finally ready to WOW you with the new harmony and voices. Being A Doo Wop Band you know the importance of a great sounding group to bring back those memories from your favorite 45's.

So, don't sit inside another snowy night wishing for the days of summer, come down and here your favorite car tunes with "The Contels" in Northeast on Jan 22,2011.
See ya there!

Annette

2nd Annual Snowflake Cruise-In, Feb 5, 2011

It's that time again the 2nd Annual Snowflake Cruise-In !
Make your reservations now.


Here are some pictures from last years fun! See ya There!




CRUISE THE BAY
Presents
The Snowflake Cruise-In
Dinner & Dance
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Bel-Aire Hotel & Conference Center
2800 West 8th Street Erie PA 16505
Early Bird deadline January 14, 2011 $22.00/person
After January 14th $25.00/person
Doors open 6PM Dinner @ 7PM
Music from 8PM to 12AM by “GOOD QUESTION”
Sponsored by: The John Karnes Agency 833-7407
Allstate Ins Hagerty Ins
Cash Bar--50/50--Door Prizes--Chinese Auction
Questions? - call Jack/Judy 814-474-5183 and see www.callingallrodders.com
There are a limited number of rooms available for the night @ $62.99
Call 814-833-1116-----Tell them you are with the Snowflake Cruise-in
Bring some friends, have some fun, eat, dance, spend some money
and, help us fulfill the wish of a local Make-A-Wish® child.



Name:_________________________ _____________________Phone# _________________
Address: _________________________City_______________State_______Zip___________
E-mail Address: ______________________________________________________________
Main Entrée Choices–Indicate 1 main entrée for each person attending
Stuffed Chicken Breast: _______ number needed Beef Pot Roast: _______ number needed
Seafood Primavera: _______ number needed
Please make check payable to Cruise The Bay: Mail reservations and payment to:
Cruise The Bay, c/o Jack/Judy Miller, 411 Grace Road, Fairview, PA 16415

All proceeds benefit
Make-a-Wish

Happy Holidays, Thank You Cruisers

Calling all Rodders,

As the holiday season is upon us, We would like to thank all our followers for your support through out the year. As 2010 comes to an end we are already planning for 2011 season.

We are also proud of the response we have had in helping local charities and your participating in the local events to make them a success. Without you the, cruisers there would be no show. Your willingness to give your time and donations to the many events in our area make this hobby a success and keeps the car restorations alive.

Many of you have already submitted car show schedules or drafts for the upcoming year. We are honored that you want list your event with us. We are ready to start filling next seasons schedules so send in your event information now and be some of the first events listed.

Cruise the Bay will continue next year, the schedule will be posted as soon as it is available. Remember there will be a Snowflake Dinner Cruise In, Feb 5, 2011 at the
Bel-Aire Hotel in Erie. We will be listing the details soon about this event.

Remember we have added a sponsor page for car related businesses to the website. If you would be interested in adding your business to the site contact us.

Again Thank You for your support and appreciation. Have a Happy and Safe Holiday and enjoy your ride. See ya in the spring.

Sincerely,
Rex & Annette Diemer
www.callingallrodders.com

Cruise the Bay Make-A-Wish 2010

Calling All Rodders,

Hi Cruisers, it's official we beat last years donations for Make-A-Wish. Thanks to the 50/50 participants at Monday Night Cruise the Bay in Erie. This year your donation was $1700.00, that is $600.00 more than 2009! Great Job!

This year Make-A-Wish has chosen ,Tenley, a 3 year old from Erie who has been treated for the last two years for severe burns. She finds comfort after treatments with her books and movies of Disney's Princesses. Her favorite is Cinderella. When ask about her one wish, she ask to meet Cinderella. Your donations this year will help send Tenley and her Dad and Mom and two siblings to Florida to Cinderella.

Read more about here wish on www.callingallrodders.com/cruise_the_bay.htm
Thank You see ya again next year!

Don't forget the Snowflake Cruise In Dance in Feb.5,2011.

Blue Suede Cruise 2011

Calling All Rodders,

For those of you who have been to the Blue Suede Cruise in Norwalk Ohio in the past.
For the last few years Good Guys has taken over the event. And while there were good and bad changes it still was a great event to attend.

In 2011, they have gone back to the original format and the event has been taken back over by Summit Motorsports park. The article appeared in Cruisin Times and has announced the news. They will try to recapture many of the elements the hot rod community enjoyed most about the original Blue Suede Cruise, i.e. fun runs, saturday night music, neon parade, flame throwing and fireworks.

If you have miss these things "THEY ARE BACK!" Mark your calendars June 22-24,2011 and plan to join in the fun at the Summit Motorsport Park in Norwalk Ohio. You won't be disappointed.

See ya at the next car event!

Applefest Franklin Pa 2010

Calling All Rodders,

Hello cruisers the season is winding down and despite all the wet weather the car shows are still going on! This morning we rode down to Franklin Pa for the Annual Applefest Show. This show usually pulls in hundreds of cars. Due to the pouring rain only a few ventured out today but in spite of the weather there were enough cars there for you to see.


They spent most of the day drying off the cars between rain drops but the cruisers were determined to give us a show. The parks were again filled with delicious foods and apple delights. A wonderful array of craft vendors were also on hand.







This year my friends, Beth & Maura, and myself stopped to talk with Tina Henderson.
Her booth was Airbrush By Tina, being car related we had a good time talking with her about tips for applying airbrushing to everything from Clothing to Cars! She showed us some recent projects and pictures of her own van. Very nice job!



We continued on where we found the rain was coming down harder so it was time to find the guys and head back to the car. All in all it was a great day and we enjoyed the Applefest Show again this year. Make sure you make a trip down next year you won't be disappointed.