Jim would like to thank:

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone who made World Stage a reality this year. They say it takes a village to raise a child- well it takes whole country to put on World Stage. I wish I had the space to do a profile on every person but suffice it to say that these are some of the most professional, talented and supportive people I know.

Partners in Crime Tour Direction: Chuck Soumar, Bob Bergland- coordination, transportation, budgeting, booking, arm- twisting, and generally making everything work effortlessly. You’re the greatest!

Master Of Ceremonies:
Bob Stroud (on right)

 

 

 

Front of house sound mixing, sound design and spiritual support:  
Larry Millas

Graphic Design and video presentation: Terry Becker and Dion Calandriello assisted by Kim Lewis

Lighting Design:
Ton Rusnak, Mary Mitchell

Stage Manager and rehearsal supervision: Toby Toby Toby Bermann

 

Merchandise and party coordination: Amy Blaze with assistance from Emily

Mail Order Coordinator:
Celine Schroeder

Transportation and Assistance: Chris Bergland, Rich Brom, Bob Bergland, Chuck Soumar

Publicity: Billy James Ltd.

Press Releases:
Winston Banks

Booking: Paradise Artists- Jim Lenz

Additional Accomodations: Gail Millas

Webmaster for jimpeterik.com -
Tom Soares

Fan website- idesofmarchfancentral- Peter and Joyce Paliulis

The whole amazing staff and College Of Dupage

 

 

The World Stage Band
and Chorus:
Ed Breckenfeld- drums
Klem Hayes: bass
Mike Aquino: guitar and vocals
Christian Cullen: keyboards
Joel Hoekstra: guitar
Chuck Soumar: percussion, trumpet, vocals
Scott May: B3 organ

Backing vocals:
Thom Griffin, Lisa Mcclowry, Kimi Hayes

 

The Ides Brass:
John Larson (high trumpet),
Dave Stahlberg
(trombone and charts),
Chuck Soumar (trumpet)

The Ides Of March: 
Jim Peterik, Larry Millas, Bob Bergland, Mike Borch, Chuck Soumar, John Larson, Scott May, Dave Stahlberg.

The fantastic photography seen here by: Roy Ferrer

The Guests:
Don Barnes of 38 Special
Rik Emmett of Triumph fame
(special thanks also to manager Rick Spudman)
Henry Paul of Blackhawk
Kevin Chalfant of the Storm
Anthony Gomes
Jeff Boyle
Toby Hitchcock of Pride of Lions
Kimi Hayes of the Kimi Hayes Band (special thanks to Paula Marr- bass and percussion)
Lisa McClowry
Thom Griffin

With a VERY special appearance by my son :
Colin Peterik

And last but not least my lovely wife Karen

Just in case you have not had enough photos already you will find a section in the Archives which contains pictures from the World Stage Rehearsal that took place the day before the event.

Photos are by Roy Ferrer and are copyright protected. Do not use without proper written permission.