Patsy Cline Appearance at Playland Park - Coopersburg, PA

        Joe is a big Patsy Cline fan.  Several years ago he discovered (and obtained) a poster of a little known appearance by her in his hometown of Coopersburg, Pennsylvania.  He did some research locating the place she performed and actually visited with the man (then age 93) who had hired her and provided a wealth of information and stories unknown to many.  Joe brought this attention to the local press who also had no idea of her appearance in our area and thus began a tribute to this musical legend who still is an icon decades after her death.


     On Sunday May 31st, 1959 Patsy Cline performed at Playland Park in Coopersburg, PA.  Below is the information that Joe was able to contribute towards commemorating the 50th anniversary of this Lehigh Valley musical event:

Information Archive for the Patsy Cline Lehigh Valley Appearance Anniversary
Photo and story courtesy of The Morning Call	Photo:  The original poster Joe has promoting her appearance Photos:  Owner Milton Kurteson and the remains of Playland Park Photo: Feature cover of The Morning Call newspaper  5/30/09 Blog:  Playland Park & Patsy Cline info researched by Joe Lazorik (PDF download) News:  Featured story in The Morning Call newspaper (PDF download) Photos: Lehigh Valley Patsy Cline tribute Video:  Connie Edinger honors Patsy Cline singing "Crazy" News:  Playland Park owner Milton Kurteson passes away - February 27, 2011 Photo:  Joe visits Patsy Cline's gravesite in Winchester, VA Photo:  Joe locates the house Patsy Cline grew up in
"It was an honor and a privilege to help raise awareness for this historical Lehigh Valley Music Anniversary"   -   Joe Lazorik

  

    A reproduction of Joe's original "Playland Park Coopersburg PA" poster was on display in the "Becoming Patsy Cline" exhibit at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester Virginia!


Note from Joe:  To reflect how how she is still revered in the hearts of many today, this is the most visited web page on this site as people worldwide still have a fascination and love for everything Patsy.  Enjoy!