WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2012
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
As a courtesy to people who have reserved a room at the Hilton/Hampton Inn for Wednesday night, those with old cars can pick up their car credentials on the entry road as they arrive, and people can reserve their hotel room for 2013 in the Hilton lobby.
7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
KICKOFF PARTY in the ballroom with 5-piece band THE GREYHOUNDS.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2012
8:00 AM to MIDNIGHT
Free Shuttle Bus to Parsippany Hilton from Hanover Marriott (and back) for Marriott guests ONLY! Must show Marriott room key to board the bus.
9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Old Car Registration at Hilton entry road. Only Plan A cars admitted to the event on Thursday. People staying at the Hilton wanting to register for 2013, see below 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
NOON to 10:00 PM
Veteran DJ JERRY “WOLFMAN” BURST, the “Outdoor Voice of LEAD EAST,” spins oldies over the PA system.
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
NEW!! REGISTRATION for 2013 in the Hilton Lobby
This registration is for people with Hilton/Hampton rooms for 2012. Get your room key for 2012 and go right to the registration in the lobby and renew for 2013. NO FRIDAY REGISTRATION this year.
8:00 PM to MIDNIGHT
WELCOME PARTY in Hotel Ballroom with Disc Jockey "The GOLDEN GUP." Due to NJ Law, the entire indoors of the Parsippany Hilton is a non-smoking facility.
Don't miss the Ace Drive-In movies Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday!
We've had Drive-In Movies every year for 30 years!
8:30 PM to MIDNIGHT
OUTDOOR 50's MOVIES at the "Ace Drive-In Theatre" in the Hilton Lot - for Plan A old cars only. Every year we seek out some new old movies including several Japanese Sci-Fi classics... Some of these movies are great, and some are so bad they are downright tremendous! We try to find Hot Rod, Rock, J.D. (“Juvenile Delinquent”), and Sci-Fi from the 1950's and 60's, and pre-screen every movie to make sure there's nothing objectionable.
11:00 PM CURFEW FOR KIDS (into hotel rooms or leave the property)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012
8:00 AM to MIDNIGHT
Free Shuttle Bus to Parsippany Hilton from Hanover Marriott (and back) for Marriott guests ONLY! Must show Marriott room key to board the bus.
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
50's COLLECTIBLES SHOW in Hotel Estate Rooms and Ballroom Pre-Assembly area: Juke boxes, vintage clothes, Elvis, Marilyn, and James Dean memorabilia, and lots of other goodies for sale!
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Meet our Special Guest, customizer GENE WINFIELD from California in the COLLECTIBLES SHOW.
9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Old Car Registration for Plan A's from Friday morning on, will be at the old (former) baseball field located at the entry into the Cendant Parking Lot off of Campus Drive (same place it has been for years). Plan A cars can register from 9:00 AM on.
10:00 AM to MIDNIGHT
Outdoor D.J. JERRY "WOLFMAN" BURST spins platters, does requests, dedications, announcements, etc. Tune your radio to 87.9 FM for our low-power broadcast from his outdoor HQ tent in the Rear Hilton Lot near HAMPTON INN entrance
10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Free Shuttle Bus Trips (for the gals) to Rockaway Mall. Loads at Hilton front door - leaves at 10 AM, 12 Noon, and 2 PM. Returns at 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:30 PM. Pick up bus tickets at Hotel Front Desk.
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reserved seat tickets for Friday, Saturday & Sunday Oldies Concerts on sale in the Hotel Coatroom by rear revolving door.
12:00 NOON PM to 5:00 PM
50's AND OLDIES KARAOKE and OPEN MIKE SHOWCASE by B&J ENTERTAINMENT (BOB & JOANN CONKLIN) running continuously in Hotel Lobby Atrium. First come, first seated in Lobby audience seats - no standing in the aisles surrounding the Lobby Atrium area (sitting on Atrium floor is OK). Sign up with Bob & JoAnn to perform either Karaoke or Open Mike sessions.
2:30 PM to 10:00 PM
TENTATIVELY... As a courtesy to those who were thoughtful enough to register their cars in advance, Pre-Registered Plan B's (only) can pick up their credentials starting at 2:30 PM by the old ball field location off Campus Drive. Because this is a business complex operating during the week, please don't bring your B cars Friday morning and expect to get into the event or find a place to park before Registration opens to B cars. Watch this space for any notification of change of these hours.
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
COOLEST CRUISER CONTEST. Be a star in your car by the Outdoor Stage - while Wolfman makes comments!
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
On-Site Old Car PLAN B Registration starts at 5:00 PM by the old ball field location off Campus Drive. Because this is a business complex operating during the week, please don't bring your B cars Friday morning and expect to get into the event or find a place to park before Registration opens to B cars. DO NOT HASSLE OUR REGISTRATION PEOPLE...they already have enough STRESS!
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Outdoor D.J. JERRY "WOLFMAN" BURST spins platters, does requests, dedications, announcements, etc. Tune your radio to 87.9 FM for our low-power broadcast from his outdoor HQ tent in the Rear Hilton Lot near HAMPTON INN entrance.
7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
FRIDAY NIGHT GOLDEN OLDIES CONCERT in Hotel Ballroom starring KENNY VANCE & THE PLANOTONES. A special night up close and personal with Kenny. MC'd by XM Radio Oldies Jock Cool Bobby B from Ohio. One show only; all reserved seats. No smoking in Ballroom or anywhere inside the hotel, bar, restaurants, etc.
Don't miss our 30th Annual Twin Sock Hops!
7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
"JUNIOR" SOCK HOP at the Outdoor Stage with hot band THE GREYHOUNDS. D.J.'d by DENNIS DeSOMMA. Contests for Best Bobby Soxer, Best Greaser, and Best Nerd. Families, bring your kids! Please, no smoking!
8:00 PM to MIDNIGHT
"GROWN UP" SOCK HOP in Hotel Lobby Atrium. Favorite 50's band REMINISCE returns. D.J'.d by BIG DADDY COOL. Enter the Best Dancer Contest where three finalists will be elected to compete Saturday night DANCE -OFF on the same dance floor for a $300 First Prize. For adults.
....NOTE: In 2011 we made a major mistake as the size of the dance floor was too small for the indoor GROWN UP SOCK HOP, and we apologize. For 2012, there will be no round tables and chairs on the Lobby Atrium floor as was the case in 2011. Rather, there will be two rows of chairs around the perimeter of the area and a much larger dance floor.
8:30 PM to MIDNIGHT
OUTDOOR 50's MOVIES at the "Ace Drive-In Theatre" in the Hilton Lot - parking there for Plan A old cars only. A triple feature. Different movies shown every night. See description above.
8:45 PM
Best Jr. Bobby Soxer, Jr. Greaser, and Jr. Nerd Contests at Outdoor Stage
9:45 PM (time approximate)
Best Sr. Bobby Soxer, Sr. Greaser, and Sr. Best Nerd Contests in Hotel Lobby Atrium
10:45 PM (time approximate)
Dance Contest, Hotel Lobby Atrium. Three Finalist couples selected for the Saturday Night DANCE-OFF!
11:00 PM CURFEW FOR KIDS (into hotel rooms or leave the property)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
8:00 AM
Old Car Registration opens. ONE DAY (Saturday) car entries admitted.
8:00 AM to MIDNIGHT
Free Shuttle Bus to Parsippany Hilton from Hanover Marriott (and back) for Marriott guests ONLY! Must show Marriott room key to board the bus.
9:00 AM to MIDNIGHT
1,800+ 1972 and earlier Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods, Rat Rods, Stock Restored Cars, and other Custom Cars on display in three parking lots. (Figure from last year's event.)
9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
50's COLLECTIBLES SHOW in Hotel Estate Rooms and Ballroom Pre-Assembly area: Juke boxes, vintage clothes, Elvis, Marilyn, and James Dean memorabia, and lots of other goodies for sale!
9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Meet our Special Guest, customizer GENE WINFIELD from California in the COLLECTIBLES SHOW.
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Outdoor D.J. JERRY "WOLFMAN" BURST spins platters, does requests, dedications, announcements, etc. Tune your radio to 87.9 FM for our low-power broadcast from his outdoor HQ tent in the Rear Hilton Lot near HAMPTON INN entrance.
10:00 AM until they stop
STROLLING A CAPPELLA GROUPS continue the old LEAD EAST tradition of wandering indoors and out, popping up and singing great four- and five-part harmony. Three Strolling Doo Wop groups on Saturday include MIXED COMPANY, THE BEL CHORDS and TWILIGHT TIME.
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Registration for Lead East 2013 at the Hotel Front Desk. This is the FINAL HILTON and HAMPTON INN ROOM REGISTRATION for next year! After this all remaining unsold rooms will be up for grabs on a first-come, first served basis. Last year all the Hilton and Hampton Rooms for LEAD EAST SOLD OUT during the event, and we anticipate this will be the case again this year. So if you didn’t reserve your LEAD EAST 2013 room Wednesday Aug. 29th, or Thursday Aug. 30th, do it today Saturday Sept. 1st -- or you may be out of luck!
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Is your old car broken? Go see the nice guys from MEADOWLANDS STREET ROD ASSOCIATION in their HOT ROD REPAIR SHOP in the Hilton Lot near the old (now non-existent) Gazebo. They also conduct free NSRA Safety Inspections.
10:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Reserved seat tickets for Saturday & Sunday Oldies Concerts on sale in the Hotel Coatroom by rear revolving door.
10:30 AM
Special Meeting in the Ballroom of ALL THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE ATTENDED EVERY LEAD EAST. TERRY COOK will talk (not too long); we have a few chatchkas and surprises.
11:00 AM
A Cappella groups or individuals wishing to perform in the Lobby Atrium area, please submit your information to JoAnn Conklin at the Karaoke sign-up table in the Atrium. Sign up to sing three songs at the Open Mike in the Hotel Lobby Atrium between 11:30 AM and midnight Saturday OR 11:30 AM and 4:30 PM Sunday.
11:00 AM until ???
94-year-old ”Cool Ghoul” Recording Star (“Dinner with Drac") and Horror TV Show host JOHN ZACHERLY will be signing autographs in the 50’s COLLECTIBLE SHOW. Welcome back John, we love ya! Also may be found hanging out at Gup’s Mobile Grotto in the parking lot. A genuinely nice man.
11:00 AM
Sign up for two- hour DOO WOP IDOL Competition with ROB & LAURA ALBANESE at the sign-up table in the Atrium. Others who don't sign up in advance may be worked into the schedule by Rob & Laura.
11:00 AM to 12:00 NOON
Free SEMINAR on HOW TO DRESS 50's STYLE, presented by JENNA BUNKER. Location: Hotel Morris Room #9.
11:00 AM to 12:00 NOON
Free BASIC 50's DANCING LESSONS at Outdoor Stage, presented by perky MICHELLE LEOTA and the always immaculately groomed LOU VINCI.
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to MIDNIGHT
50's AND OLDIES KARAOKE and OPEN MIKE SHOWCASE by B&J ENTERTAINMENT (BOB & JOANN CONKLIN) running continuously in Hotel Lobby Atrium except for two hours for DOO WOP IDOL. First come, first seated in Lobby audience seats - no standing in the aisles surrounding the Lobby Atrium area (sitting on Atrium floor is OK). Sign up with Bob & JoAnn to perform Karaoke or Open Mike sessions.
12:00 NOON to 1:00 PM
Free SEMINAR on HOW TO DECORATE YOUR HOUSE 50's STYLE, presented by LINDA WHITE. Location: Hotel Morris Room #9.
12:00 NOON to 2:00 PM
TWO HOUR MODEL CAR CONTEST! Two categories: 1) 17 and younger, and 2) 18 and older. Rules: We supply the models (all the same to make it fair). No parts can be pre-assembled or painted. You must use only the parts that come with the model. You can use any glue you want, but no hot glue guns. You may paint the model with brushes or spray cans. You must supply your own glue, tape, paints, etc. Be creative - have fun! Location: Morris Room #5.
12:00 NOON to 3:00 PM
A LEAD EAST tradition, killer Rockabilly band, the always wicked RAZORBACKS featuring KENNY DUDA, perform on the Outdoor Stage. Dancing is encouraged, in fact it's mandatory!
12:00 NOON to 6:00 PM
MAKE-A-WISH Foundation Charity Raffle. Free Children's Activities (face painting, etc.) in Main Hall near Hotel Ballroom, inside revolving door. The 2011 winner of the 50-50 raffle took home over $14,000!!
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM:
DOO WOP IDOL in Lobby Atrium. Any individual or group (amateurs only) can sign up, get up on stage and perform one song in “IDOL” competition. Judges will select one winner for a $300 cash prize! The winner also earns the right to perform one song on stage in this evening’s Oldies Concert in the Ballroom.
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Day #1 A CAPPELLA DOO WOP SHOW in Hotel Ballroom. MC'd by XM Oldies Radio Jock COOL BOBBY B from Ohio. Enjoy this special event -- seating is limited; no standing, no smoking. Come early to get a seat. Six a cappella groups scheduled for Saturday: THE NORRISTONES, MAGIC TOUCH, THE TRIBUNES, MEMORIES OF YOU, CLASSIC SOUNDS and THE EMERALDS.
3:15 PM to 6:00 PM
50's band YESTERDAZE performs on Outdoor Stage. A great group - come and dance!
6:00 PM
NEW! HULA HOOP LESSONS & ZUMBA TO THE OLDIES in front of the Outdoor Stage.
7:00 PM
SATURDAY NIGHT GOLDEN OLDIES CONCERT in Hotel Ballroom starring WILLIE WINFIELD & THE HARPTONES, THE DIMENSIONS, THE TEENAGERS, THE WILLOWS, and THE SOLITAIRES. Also one song by Saturday’s DOO WOP IDOL Winner. MC'd by XM Radio Oldies Disc Jockey COOL BOBBY B from Ohio. One show only; all reserved seats available online, by calling (908) 876-9100, or at the event.
8:30 PM to 12:00 MIDNIGHT
THE GOLDEN GUP and the RHYTHMHANCERS perform on Outdoor Stage. A Lead East tradition - the asphalt will rock, jump, and wiggle!
8:30 PM to MIDNIGHT
OUTDOOR 50's MOVIES - A fabulous Saturday night line-up at the "Ace Drive-In Theater" in the Hilton Lot (parking for Plan A old cars only, but cruising for all others OK). In honor of our 30TH ANNUAL EVENT, we will show JAMES DEAN, NATALIE WOOD and SAL MINEO in the classic cult flick REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE, the movie we showed at our first Drive-In in Ringoes, NJ for the first LEAD EAST in 1983. See description. Other movies to be announced. We try not to repeat flicks we’ve shown over the past 29 years.
9:00 PM :
DANCE-OFF in the Lobby Atrium. Three finalist couples from Friday Night’s Sr. Sock Hop compete for the $300 BEST DANCERS Prize. Please, no Professionals.
11:00 PM CURFEW FOR KIDS (into hotel rooms or leave the property)
One of the things we love about LEAD EAST is the spontaneous A Capella Groups that pop up in the bar and Hotel Lobby Atrium area.
1:00 AM (approx.) until it ends (sunrise?)
The GOLDEN GUP's officially sanctioned late night Rhythm n' Blues PARKING LOT PARTY with his jukebox-powered, shockingly pink '58 Olds JUKEMOBILE. No other car event on this planet has activities scheduled 'til dawn! At recent LEAD EASTs they went 'til sunrise!!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2012
8:00 AM
Old Car Registration for Sunday one-day 1976 and earlier vehicle participants; parking in Daiichi Lot.
8:00 AM to MIDNIGHT
Free Shuttle Bus to Parsippany Hilton from Hanover Marriott (and back) for Marriott guests ONLY! Must show Marriott room key to board the bus.
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
SUNDAY CHAPEL SERVICE at the outdoor Gazebo with Event Director JIM CRAIG. Bring lawn chairs & blankets. (Rain location: Ballroom)
9:00 AM to MIDNIGHT
More Old Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods, Rat Rods, Lowriders, and other Custom Cars on display in three parking lots.
10:00 AM until ???
We will have two more STROLLING A CAPPELLA GROUPS continuing the old LEAD EAST tradition of wandering indoors and out, popping up and singing great four- and five-part harmony. Today’s strolling groups are STILL AROUND and BACK IN TYME.
10:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Reserved seat tickets for Sunday Oldies Concerts on sale in the Hotel Coatroom by rear revolving door.
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
50's COLLECTIBLES SHOW in Hotel Estate Rooms and Ballroom Pre-Assembly area: Juke boxes, vintage clothes, Elvis, Marilyn, and James Dean memorabia, and lots of other goodies for sale!
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Meet our Special Guest, customizer GENE WINFIELD from California in the COLLECTIBLES SHOW.
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
If your old car needs a repair to get home, try the MEADOWLANDS STREET ROD ASSOCIATION's HOT ROD REPAIR SHOP in the Hilton Lot near the old (non-existent) Gazebo. They also conduct free NSRA Safety Inspections.
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Outdoor D.J. JERRY "WOLFMAN" BURST spins platters, does requests, dedications, announcements, etc. Tune your radio to 87.9 FM for our low-power broadcast from his outdoor HQ tent in the Rear Hilton Lot by HAMPTON INN entrance.
10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
AWARD WINNING CARS ON DISPLAY near Drive-In screen.
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Free BASIC 50's DANCING LESSONS at Outdoor Stage, presented by perky MICHELLE LEOTA and the always immaculately groomed LOU VINCI.
11:00 AM until ???
94-year-old ”Cool Ghoul” Recording Star (“Dinner with Drac") and Horror TV Show host JOHN ZACHERLY will be signing autographs in the 50’s COLLECTIBLE SHOW. Welcome back John, we love ya! Also may be found hanging out at Gup’s Mobile Grotto in the parking lot. A genuinely nice man.
11:00 AM to 12:00 NOON
Free SEMINAR on HOW TO DRESS 50's STYLE, presented by JENNA BUNKER. Location: Hotel Morris Room #9.
11:30 AM to 12:00 NOON
WEIRDEST APPEARING CAR AWARDS. Judging by Outdoor Stage. $100 1st Place, $75 2nd Place, $50 3rd Place. Our judges reserve the right not to award all three places if cars are not strange enough. Cars drive through for the judging - only licensed, bizarro cars need apply.
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
50's AND OLDIES KARAOKE and OPEN MIKE SHOWCASE by B&J ENTERTAINMENT (BOB & JOANN CONKLIN) running continuously in Hotel Lobby Atrium except for two hours for DOO WOP IDOL. First come, first seated in Lobby audience seats - no standing in the aisles surrounding the Lobby Atrium area (sitting on Atrium floor is OK). Sign up with Bob & JoAnn to perform either Karaoke or Open Mike sessions.
12:00 NOON to 1:00 PM
Free SEMINAR on HOW TO DECORATE YOUR HOUSE IN 50's STYLE, presented by LINDA WHITE. Location: Hotel Morris Room #9.
12:00 NOON to 5:00 PM
Rockabilly band, THE RAZORBACKS, perform on the Outdoor Stage. Another Lead East tradition - it is universally agreed that these guys are a rockin' band that always pleases the crowd!
12:00 NOON to 6:00 PM
MAKE-A-WISH Foundation Charity Raffle. Free Children's Activities (face painting, etc.) in Main Hall near Hotel Ballroom, inside revolving door. Representatives will also be walking around the parking lot selling Make-A-Wish 50-50 tickets. The 2011 winner of the 50-50 took home over $14,000!!
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM:
DOO WOP IDOL in Lobby Atrium. Any individual or group (amateurs only) can sign up, get up on stage and perform one song in “IDOL” competition. Judges will select one winner for a $300 cash prize! The winner also earns the right to perform one song on stage in this evening’s Oldies Concert in the Ballroom.
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Day #2 A CAPPELLA DOO WOP SHOW in Hotel Ballroom. MC'd by XM Radio Oldies Disc Jockey COOL BOBBY B from Ohio. Enjoy this special event - seating is limited; no standing, no smoking. Come early to get a seat. A cappella groups for Sunday include ECHOS OF TIME, THE BARONS, DESIRE, JR. & The 4 SR’s, 5.3 WOODLAND and TWILIGHT TIME.
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
NEW! 50’s IMPERSONATOR CONTEST! Elimination Round of our new 50’s IMPERSONATOR CONTEST on the Lobby Atrium stage. From those appearing Sunday afternoon, three finalists will be selected to perform one song each on the stage in the Ballroom at the Sunday Night Oldies Concert. The winner there will receive a $300 prize! To enter each contestant must dress and sing the part of the celebrity they are impersonating
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
AWARDS PRESENTATIONS for TOP 9 CUSTOMS, plus 4 Special Awards presented to the BEST STREET ROD, BEST STOCK RESTORED, BEST MUSCLE CAR, and WORST RAT ROD at the Outdoor Stage. Plus, drawing of $100 cash prize to those who filled out survey form at the admission gate.
6:45 PM
PROM QUEENS: Gals dressed in formal gowns are escorted from Front Door of Hilton to the Lobby Atrium.
7:00 PM to 11 PM
27th Annual SENIOR PROM in Hotel Atrium with Master of Ceremonies/D.J. PAUL "BIG DADDY COOL" RODRIGUEZ. Crowning of Prom Queen 2012. Open at no extra cost to anyone properly attired: no jeans, t-shirts, shorts, or sneakers. Gals must wear dress or skirt; guys must wear jacket or suit - tie optional. Prom Tickets are FREE but due to limited space must be picked up in Morris Room #4 before the Prom (limited in quantity).
7:00 PM
D.J. JEREMIAH "WOLFMAN" BURST spins records for dancing by the Outdoor Stage.
7:00 PM
GOLDEN OLDIES CONCERT in Hotel Ballroom starring HERB COX and the CLEFTONES, THE CHANTELS, THE CLASSICS, THE EXCELLENTS and CLASSIC SOUNDS. Also one song by Sunday’s DOO WOP IDOL Winner, as well as one song by each of the three finalists in our new 50’s IMPERSONATOR CONTEST -- where winner will be selected! MC'd by XM Radio Oldies Disc Jockey COOL BOBBY B from Ohio. One show only; all reserved seats. Drawing onstage at 9:00 PM for winner of MAKE-A-WISH 50-50 winner.
8:30 PM to MIDNIGHT
OUTDOOR 50's MOVIES at the "Ace Drive-In Theatre" in the Hilton Lot - Parking for Plan A old cars only. Movies to be announced. See description.
11:00 PM CURFEW FOR KIDS (into hotel rooms or leave the property)
