Kasim Sulton Diary
May 2002

For the majority of May 2002, Kasim was busily working on Quid Pro Quo which it was believed would be released the following month. Press releases were written and Borders appearances were booked in anticipation of this event.

Date Appearance Other Links
Wednesday
1st
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, Pittsburgh, PA
Tommy James and The Shondells Television Recording

This show was a taping of a PBS Special called "Red, White and Rock: A Tribute to American Music". This show had its premiere during Fall 2002.
Press Release
Photo
Another photo
More info
Thursday
2nd
First Kasim Fall gig found
The first of Kasim's own Fall tour dates was discovered on the Internet. It will be on 22nd September at The Tin Angel in Philadelphia.
News article
Sunday
5th
Press Release
A press release was issued about Kasim's gig at the Chicago Street Theatre in February 2003.
Press release
Monday
6th
New Kasim solo gig announced
It was announced that Kasim Sulton will be playing a one-off solo gig at the Hamilton Street Cafe and Stage on Thursday 22nd August at 9.30pm
News article
Thursday
9th
Quid Pro Quo press release
Sphere Sound Records released a press release about Kasim Sulton's forthcoming CD, Quid Pro Quo stating that it would be released in June.
Press Release
Sunday
12th
New Kasim solo gig found
Another gig on Kasim's own Fall tour was found listed on the Internet. It will be on Friday 20th September at Zigs Bar and Grill in Alexandria, VA.
News article
Grand Casino, Mille Lac, Minnesota
Tommy James and The Shondells gig

Unfortunately nothing about this gig has made its way onto the Internet.
Saturday
18th
Fleet Boston Pavilion, Boston, MA
Tommy James and The Shondells gig

Other acts: The Buckinghams, The Grass Roots starring Rob Grill, The Turtles and Gary Puckett
This gig was part of the WODS Legends Concert series and was rearranged from 9/14/2001.
More info

Photo

Sunday
26th
Kasim on television
Kasim Sulton was on VH-1 when they aired the premiere of Ultimate Albums: Bat Out Of Hell. Kasim recorded the interview for this show on 5th April and was shown in two very short sections (plus he was shown in some photos). The programme was all about the making of the album Bat Out Of Hell. As well as Kasim, Meat Loaf, Jim Steinman, Todd Rundgren and others were interviewed. This show was repeated later in the evening too.
News article
Monday
27th
KasimSulton.com is revamped
Kasim's official website KasimSulton.com was re-vamped! There was a new logo (all the links are now in Kasim's handwriting!), some new solo gigs, an updated bio, new photos by Jennifer Salyer and a video of Kasim singing The One Sure Thing, plus a new message from Kasim.
News article

Site example

Message

Borders appearances announced for Kasim
Four Borders appearances were announced for Kasim. This was due to an idea originally suggested by Laura England to both Kasim and his record company back in February. The appearances were booked for stores in Omaha, Rapid City, Farmingdale and Syosset (these were later cancelled due to the delay in the release of Quid Pro Quo).
Kasim on television twice
Kasim Sulton was on VH-1 twice when they repeated Ultimate Albums: Bat Out Of Hell. Please see the 05/26 for a fuller description of the show.
News article
Tuesday
28th
Kasim on television
Kasim Sulton was again on VH-1 when they repeated Ultimate Albums: Bat Out Of Hell. Please see the 05/26 for a fuller description of the show.
News article
Thursday
30th
New Borders date announced
Another Borders appearance was announced for Kasim. It was booked for Saturday 24th August at the Stony Brook, NY branch (this appearance was subsequenly cancelled).

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