It’s started. The celebration of Francis Albert Sinatra’s 100th birthday is on its way. And, a friend of mine, who knew The Man, is not in Las Vegas to help in the many tributes taking place. That’s right gang, Bob Anderson, who spent nearly all of 2015 (minus four weeks) of five nights a week […]
Baseball icon Pete Rose is bringing an all-American restaurant and sports bar to the epicenter of the Las Vegas Strip with the grand opening of Pete Rose Bar & Grill this week. Located across the street from ARIA directly on Las Vegas Blvd., the 9,000-square-foot restaurant, bar and Strip-side patio will be open daily for […]
The Palazzo Theater was filled to near capacity last Saturday evening (Jan. 24, 2015). The stage was dim behind the beautiful curtain. The stars of Hollywood, television, and Las Vegas were slowly finding their seats. Anticipation was high. The Excitement was building as we heard the stage beginning to fill with 32 musicians. As quiet […]
Ol’ Blue Eyes will sparkle on the Las Vegas Strip again as “FRANK –The Man. The Music.” makes its debut at The Palazzo® Las Vegas. Honoring the life and music of Frank Sinatra, the show, starring Bob Anderson and featuring a 32-piece orchestra under the musical direction of Vincent Falcone, who was The Man’s conductor […]
Rick Michel, one of this writers favorite singers, will present his “Sinatra Forever” show, focusing totally on the music of Frank Sinatra. Michel will salute and interpret “Ol’ Blue Eyes” standards, with a 24-piece orchestra this Saturday, July 12, in the M Pavilion at the M Resort Spa Casino at 7:30 p.m. Michel, has […]
I would be remiss if I didn’t tell you straight out, that I witnessed one of the greatest performance of an entertainer the other night at the Venetian Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. Don’t just take my word for it! Take the words of someone I trust with his opinion, and a guy who knows […]
A theatrical production honoring the life and music of the legendary Frank Sinatra, “FRANK The Man The Music,” and starring Bob Anderson, will take the stage for one-night-only, Sunday, May 4 at 7 p.m. inside the Venetian Theatre. As many of you may know, this reporter has been a publicist, friend, and best pal […]
There’s a lot of cheering going on this week. There’s also a huge parade taking place every day. My friend of many, many years is arriving. Eydie Gorme is back doing what she does best—singing for the greatest audience in the galaxy. She is in perfect pitch. She can run across the stage. And, what […]
As promised, this reporter attended the Rick Michel tribute show to Frank Sinatra last Saturday at the “M” Resort. And, wow, what a treat it was! “Sinatra Forever,” had it all: 24 musicians (some of whom worked with The Man during the ’Good Ol’ Days of Vegas), 23 songs plus a couple melodies’, a very […]
Rick Michel is one of the best singing impressionists that I’ve had the pleasure of watching over the years in Las Vegas. I’ve known this guy for what seems like a hundred years (actually about 25 years) and I have just discovered that he has had a very interesting life—regardless of the typical overnight sensation […]