And the Town Goes Boom! Boomtown 2016 Hits Hollywood

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Breaking BoomTown News! It's a Disco Inferno....

BREAKING NEWS! We are excited to announce that The Trammps featuring Earl Young are headlining #Boomtown2016 ! 

Originally hailing from Philadelphia, Earl Young, Ron Baker and Norman Harris formed THE TRAMMPS in 1972. From that time forward, their unique blend of pulsating beats, catchy melodies and vocal harmonies embodied the essence of a style that grew to define an era.

Known as "The Group" to dance music devotees, THE TRAMMPS had three smash singles with Buddah Records, including "Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart" (Buddah, 1972, single), long before that label ever released an LP. It was only after the huge success of "Where Do We Go From Here" (Golden Fleece/Columbia, 1976), which scored big with its title track, that Buddah finally heard the cry and THE TRAMMPS' "Legendary Zing Album" (Buddah), was released in 1976. It included their earlier hits "Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart," "Pray All You Sinners" and "Sixty Minute Man," as well as the previously unreleased "Hold Back The Night," which went on to become one of the group's biggest hits. These LP’s would prove to be the first of many top selling and award winning albums for THE TRAMMPS, long considered the "best disco group" of all time!

"Where The Happy People Go" was their first LP release for Atlantic (1976). It contained the hits "Disco Party," "Hooked For Life" and "Soul Searchin' Time." The album was showered with honors: Best Disco Album, Best Disco Artist, Best Disco Single and Best Disco Single Unreleased (Billboard,1976).

THE TRAMMPS were now at the top of their form. They continued to keep up a busy recording schedule while fast becoming one of the most sought after touring acts of the period. Their next release, "Disco Inferno," (Atlantic, 1977) put THE TRAMMPS over the top, earning them their first gold. The title track (of the same name) emerged as the disco party anthem of the 70's.

Keeping with the times, Paramount Pictures produced Saturday Night Fever (1978), the ultimate narrative of the disco era. The film would not have been complete without John Travolta, a white suit, THE TRAMMPS and "Disco Inferno" (RSO Records, Soundtrack, 1978). The soundtrack brought the group a Grammy (Best Album) and went on to become one of the top ten best selling albums, best selling soundtracks and the #1 best selling double album in music history.

Earl Young has continued to bring the very best of THE TRAMMPS' legendary dance music to audiences everywhere. From The White House to Disneyland, Madison Square Garden to Hammersmith Odeon, Brazil to Japan...to those of us who survived the 70's and to those who are enjoying it "again for the first time"..."What goes around comes around," says Earl, "and it's THE TRAMMPS’ time once again!"

THE TRAMMPS are enjoying the re-release of "Disco Inferno" on compilation albums. It can also be heard in the feature films "Ghostbusters," "What's Love Got To Do With It," "Carlito's Way," and "Kingpin," among others.

Boomtown is Coming!

We have confirmed thus far:

• Rick Dees

• Hazel Payne of A TASTE OF HONEY

• Comedian Yakov Smirnoff

 and of course,  the SHARE Ladies themselves who are, as you see, deep in rehearsal!

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The Golden Age of Boomtown

Boomtown has meant a lot to the sisters of SHARE, to the Los Angeles community, and to the children we serve... it's also meant a lot to the city's nightlife as celebrity after celebrity has become part of our rich history.  Here are a few pictures of the many talented folks who have lent their voice and celebrity status to our cause.  You can see even more Boomtown events here.

What is Boomtown?

 Boomtown is SHARE's annual fundraising event that raises money for our many charities throughout the Southland.  In its 53 year history, Boomtown has attracted the attention of many of Hollywood's notable celebrities who have contributed alongside our SHARE Ladies in the show.  Take a look....

 Boomtown is born out of the same "let's put on a show" attitude of yesteryear, but with the participation of Hollywood professionals and the talented amateurs from the ranks of SHARE Inc.  Casual western wear is the dress code for the evening as the audience enjoys singing, dancing, comedy, and a rollicking good time.

Each year is a different theme, with different headline performers.

Experience Boomtown Here!  - or - Take a Look at Our Facebook Photos!

AND NOW, COMING THIS MAY 21ST!

Join us in a grand Hollywood tradition, and support the health and well-being of children with disabilities in Southern California!

Our Story

On a sunny afternoon in early 1953 seven women met for lunch. Unbeknownst to the casual passersby, these women had an agenda and a mission: they had decided to passionately commit to raise money and help organize programs to improve the lives of children with special needs. What no one could have imagined, however, was how wildly successful that mission would eventually be. By the end of the meal, SHARE had been formed and the groundwork of commitment and compassion had been laid for decades to follow of fundraising to enhance the lives of children in need.

It is now 59 years and a hard earned $48 million later, and there are now 80 SHARE ladies dedicated to carrying on that early mission. This team of women (still including some of the Founding Members) is as emotionally and financially committed as ever to helping children who are at risk or abused, as well as supporting treatment, research, prevention, vocational training and independent living skills programs for kids facing the broad spectrum of developmental disabilities.

Each member of SHARE comes to the fundraising table with a unique and complementary set of skills. Some are businesswomen from across the industry spectrum: entertainment, finance, retail, sports, hospitality, and more. Many are exceptional organizers, and community activists. All are philanthropists. This vast range of talent is gathered, organized and put to use on behalf of the nonprofit organizations that receive SHARE's assistance.

Over the years, SHARE has provided critical support to many of the programs and facilities so vital to children with special needs. SHARE provided the first money for the now industry-leading Exceptional Children's Foundation, and early money for Stuart House at The Rape Treatment Center. In later years, SHARE has provided critical support for research into developmental disabilities through the SHARE Child Disability Center at Cedars-Sinai, as well as vital funding for Ahead With Horses, The Sophia T. Salvin Center, Team Prime Time and many others. Each year, the Ladies of SHARE evaluate each new and continuing grant request to be sure that the money is doing the greatest possible good, always looking for the place where their assistance is needed the most.

Visit our website to learn more of these wonderful organizations.

SHARE reaches out to the generous community of donors through a variety of fundraising events, anchored by the iconic Boomtown Party and Show. The star-studded, western-themed evening features A-list headliners, but would not be complete without the glittering chorus line of the SHARE Ladies themselves, putting on a show to entertain their very generous guests. Other fundraising events include: A Day At The Races, and now, Ladies Night Out, A Bachelor Auction.









The many days of hard work are returned a thousand times over when the ladies of SHARE receive hugs and smiles from grateful parents and happy participants in the many programs SHARE supports. With those memories always in mind, the members of SHARE pledge to make known the needs of the developmentally disabled and abused, and enlist the aid of others who Share Happily And Reap Endlessly, year after year.