During my younger days in Los Angeles, following my return to civilian life after serving in the Korean War, and moving from San Diego, I began hunting out various forms of music. The first place I found was on Sunset Blvd, in Hollywood, around 1958-60. I’m not sure of the name but I believe it […]
The dynamic cast of Legends in Concert, Las Vegas’ longest-running live tribute show (31 years) at the Flamingo Las Vegas, has greeted the winter season with its annual holiday show, which opened a week ago. Guests will enjoy holiday tunes performed by both classic and modern legends, alike. Bobby Darin, portrayed by Art Vargas, rocks […]
Went out to Lake Las Vegas Saturday to visit with a new friend, who would be entertaining on a floating stage, as part of the lakes Concert Series, Chadwick Johnson (no relation). First we checked into the Hilton Hotel (formerly the Ritz Hotel), where we (my friend, Cathy Bittinger) were going to have a relaxing […]
Following a 10 year absence from live performing, and an additional 10 years since appearing in Las Vegas, Helen Reddy is set to perform at The Orleans Showroom, Saturday and Sunday, February 15 and 16. When this reporter was associated with Robert Goulet, we had an opportunity to meet and watch this talented lady work. It was at […]
Well, gang, another year has slipped by so darn fast, I can’t believe it’s ending. The big thing for this writer was my 80th birthday party in February , staged at the Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino , by my former wife, Cathy Bittinger and my wonderful special friend, Nancy Barr. More than 125 invited guests […]
The first, of hopefully an annual event, Wounded Warrior Project Benefit was held at the M Resort last Sunday, and was, without question, a huge success. The M deserves accolades for providing a first class venue for the SRO crowd who paid either $20 or $25 to attend. But, one heck of a lot of […]
There’s a new show in Las Vegas, and it’s titled “American Trilogy.” The concept show will bring together three of the greatest, and most beloved entertainers in popular music history, Frank Sinatra as portrayed by Nick D’Egidio, Elvis Presley by Justin Shandor, and Rob Garrett as Neil Diamond. There will be two performances at the […]
The Historic Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino, at the gateway to Boulder City, on the US 93/US 95 freeway, will officially unveil its new Watch & Wager Sports Lounge to the general public, with a Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, August 22, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The new Sports Lounge and Book […]
It just goes to prove that if you have the right mixture of speakers, and a special guest, the masses will turn out. And, to show you what I mean, Nelson Sardelli, who is the founding President of the F.I.O.R.E Club (Fun Italians Organizing Ridiculous Events), booked as his guest speaker this Thursday evening, our […]