Margaret Cho, Kevin Meaney-LVBST w/Comedian Michele LaFong
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Sept. 5, 2013- 6-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Emmy & Grammy-nominated comedian and actress, Margaret Cho guests on Las Vegas Backstage Talk with Comedian Michele LaFong. Cho was featured in LaFong’s syndicated column, “Vegas Backstage Talk” in Sept. issue of Casino Player Magazine.
Margaret Cho is set to return to the road this September in support of her new stand-up comedy show called MOTHER. MOTHER is a complicated and completely original take on sex, queer politics, drugs, guns, identity and madness, proving time and time again, boundaries uncrossed are meaningless. Nothing is sacred, least of all, this MOTHER.
The cornerstone of MOTHER revolves around Cho’s long-suffering Korean mom and a staple of her shows, for all tour info:
Margaret was recently was back in New York co-hosting ABC’s The View on July 25 & 26. Her tv show, “Drop Dead Diva,” now in it’s 5th season will air brand new episodes thru the fall every Sunday on Lifetime while her new YouTube series, a dark comedy about three women fresh out of jail titled, “In Transition,” can be seen every Wednesday thru September 18 on Cho’s YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeQYh9gtNK4&feature=share&list=PLIUvOXZ9sn4hIEamhAYvwnQ9fWDyhplWd
In addition, Cho has teamed with comedian Jim Short for a brand new podcast show called “Monsters of Talk.” Margaret & Jim get intimate and up front with their guests which have included Tegan & Sara and Billy Bragg among others. Click here to listen in http://www.margaretcho.com/2013/05/28/monsters-of-talk-podcast-latest-episodes/
Margaret will make various television appearances in the coming months including TheTalk and The Arsenio Hall Show on October 1, E!’s Fashion Police on October 4 and Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family show and Chelsea Lately on October 10. For more about Margaret: http://www.margaretcho.com/
September 6 at The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Click here for all tour info: http://www.margaretcho.com/
Comedian Kevin Meaney
Kevin Meaney guests on LVBST with Comedian Michele LaFong in a videotaped interview from Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club, at The MGM in Las Vegas, where he will be headling through Sunday.
Kevin has been one of the country’s most popular standup comedians for more than 25 years. Tom Shales of the Washington Post said, “Picture the precocious love child of Jonathan Winters and Ethel Merman and you have some idea of Kevin Meaney’s act.”
His first HBO special in 1986 catapulted him to the forefront of the comedy scene. In 1987, Kevin made his debut appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and was invited by Johnny to join the guest panel. Since his first appearance, Kevin has returned to the show a dozen times. He was a special guest on Saturday Night Live and has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, Regis, Oprah and Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
Kevin also starred in the CBS sitcom Uncle Buck which ran for a full season. In addition, he has done numerous guest appearances on both sitcoms and dramas. He also had a featured role in the movie Big.
Known for drawing upon his family relationships for much of his material, Kevin has made such lines as “That’s not Right” and “We’re Big Pants People” and “We’re going to lose the house” (delivered in the tremulous voice of his mother) catch phrases for hilarity. An evening with Kevin is a trip to the funhouse and one laugh escalates into a bigger one and good-hearted humor prevails.
Kevin is also a successful writer and producer. He wrote and produced and starred in a one-man autobiographical play titled Wedding Vows in Vegas which premiered at the prestigious U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado before going on to
a successful summer run in Boston at the Hasty Pudding Theatre. Steve Martin called it, “The most innovative, heart-rending and funny show I’ve seen in along, long time.”
In 2002, Kevin moved home to NY from Los Angeles and began working on Broadway in the hit musical, Hairspray. Hairspray
has been a life changing experience for Kevin and during an interview on XM Radio’s Stand Up Sit Down on May 28, 2008, Kevin told the host that he was gay.
It’s been a big transition but he’s seemed to find humor in how this all happened.
So, Big Pants People of the world unite… your leader is here,his name is Kevin Meaney and he’s on a mission of mirth.
Kevin is currently living in New York with his daughter.
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Paula Poundstone, Mickey Thomas, Dr. Julio Garcia-LVBST w/Michele LaFong
July 4, 2013 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & Web
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Paula Poundstone, returns on Las Vegas Backstage Talk Radio Show, with Comedian Michele LaFong, on 1230 am KLAV in Las Vegas and The Web. Michele LaFong also featured Paula in July’s issue “Getting Personal with the Stars,” Feature Column, as well as “Las Vegas Backstage Talk’s” Monthly Syndicated Column, both in Casino Player Magazine.
From discussing her cats, working on the road, or her kids, she’s always engaged, and quick with the come-backs!
Poundstone began nurturing her stand-up comedy talent in 1979 on the Boston comedy scene before moving to San Francisco. She starred in multiple HBO comedy specials and appeared on “Saturday Night Live.” Poundstone received a Cable ACE Award for a comedy special for her one-hour HBO special “Cats, Cops, and Stuff.” She received her second Cable ACE Award for her self-titled HBO talk show series.
Continuing with many successes throughout the 1990s, Poundstone starred in “The Paula Poundstone Show” on ABC and many other television appearances, including an HBO Special. Poundstone is the recipient of an Emmy Award for her field pieces on the PBS program “Life & Times.”
For more about Paula, click HERE
You can catch Paula live in Michigan
Fri-Feb. 8th Kalamazoo State Theatre MI 7:30pm
Mickey Thomas legendary singer from Starship, joins Raiding The Rock Vault
Known for the unforgettable hits that defined the decade, including “We Built this City,” “Jane” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” Thomas will perform for five special shows, before continuing his national tour with Starship.
Mickey Thomas, legendary singer from Starship, joins RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT. The lead vocalist will bring his rousing sound to the show as a special guest performer, July 5 – 9. Tweet it! Voice of @starshipcontrol @Mickey_Thomas joins @Rock_Vault for … Continue reading →
Dr. Julio Garcia, “Plastic Surgeon to the Stars”
Dr. Julio Garcia, Plastic Surgeon to the Stars, returns on Las Vegas Backstage Talk Radio Show with Comedian Michele LaFong, on 1230AM KLAV, in Las Vegas, and The Web, for an on-location interview in his office. Dr Garcia speaks about what’s new, and now available, as well as affordable not just to The Stars, and Elvis Impersonators, but to 9-5 people competing to stay competitive, and stay working in corporate America.For over 22 years, Dr. Garcia has provided incomparable aesthetic surgical support to Las Vegas valley residents. He also has had the privilege of caring for patients from around the country and around the world, from places such as Alaska, the U.S. east coast, to as far away as Israel, Italy, and Great Britain. As a full-service cosmetic enhancement facility, available treatments ensure patient’s confidence in having found a home for all their elective surgery needs. Specializing in BOTOX Cosmetic, Dysport Injections, laser toning, laser surgery, permanent makeup, filler injections, sculptra injections and tattoo removal.
For a limited time only, Dr. Garcia is offering our audience at Las Vegas Backstage Talk a free consultation, if you mention our show or code: lafong
You can find out more about Dr. Julio Garcia’s services, click here!
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Paula Poundstone, Bob Zany-LVBST w/Comedian Michele LaFong
Jan. 31, 2013 6pm-7pm PST-1230AM in LV & The Web
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Paula Poundstone, returns on Las Vegas Backstage Talk Radio Show, with Comedian Michele LaFong, on 1230 am KLAV in Las Vegas, and The Web.
From discussing her cats, working on the road, or her kids, she’s always engaged, and quick with the come-backs!
Poundstone began nurturing her stand-up comedy talent in 1979 on the Boston comedy scene before moving to San Francisco. She starred in multiple HBO comedy specials and appeared on “Saturday Night Live.” Poundstone received a Cable ACE Award for a comedy special for her one-hour HBO special “Cats, Cops, and Stuff.” She received her second Cable ACE Award for her self-titled HBO talk show series.
Continuing with many successes throughout the 1990s, Poundstone starred in “The Paula Poundstone Show” on ABC and many other television appearances, including an HBO Special. Poundstone is the recipient of an Emmy Award for her field pieces on the PBS program “Life & Times.”
Paula Poundstone will be featured in Comedian Michele LaFong’s Syndicated “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” Column, as well as my Feature Interview in “Getting Personal with the Stars” in July’s edition of Casino Player Magazine.
For more about Paula, click HERE
You can catch Paula live in Michigan
Fri-Feb. 8th Kalamazoo State Theatre MI 7:30pm
Comedian – Bob Zany & Zan Aufderheide
Headliner, Bob Zany performs his stand-up for about fifteen minutes, when he suddenly brings on his opening act, Zan Aufderheide. They then proceed to perform as Comedy Team!
After about ten minutes more, he continues his stand-up alone, always working the crowd.
Zany has been a comic for over 30 years headlining all over the country. He has a regular spot on The Bob & Tom Show, called The Zaney Report.
Bob has a sitcom coming out called “Damaged Goods,” and a movie with Eric Roberts, and Nia Peeples debuting on March 16.
For more about Bob Zany, click HERE
You can catch Bob Zany at Tropicana Las Vegas
Laugh Factory Las Vegas, Through – Sun, Feb. 3rd 8:30pm & 10:30pm
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
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Bobby Rydell, Rich Hall-LV Backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
Jan. 10, 2013 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Former Teen Idol, Singer
Bobby Rydell guests on Las Vegas Backstage Talk Radio and Web Show with Comedian Michele LaFong this Thursday from 6:00pm-7:00pm PST on 1230am KLAV in Las Vegas and The Web.
Bobby Rydell “beats the odds” and overcomes a liver, and kidney double transplant. He is performing with a Big Band at The Suncoast this weekend.
This will be the first full show Bobby has performed in a year! Comedian Michele LaFong is his Special Guest Star. LaFong will be appearing with Bobby, and will be performing her Tribute to Señor Wences, with the original “Johnny,” the lipstick hand-puppet that Wences “handed off” to her as documented in LIFE Magazine.
Original Teenage Idol Bobby Rydell Brings the Music of a Generation to the Suncoast Showroom January 11-13 Las Vegas-Bobby Rydell, the international teenage sensation of the Baby Boom era, performs his carefree chart-toppers at the Suncoast Showroom January 11, 12 and 13. With good looks, fame and talent, Robert Ridarelli –better known as Bobby~–is considered an original American idol. After a teenage gig as drummer for Rocco and the Saints, where he played with trumpet player Frankie Avalon, Rydell launched his successful solo act in 1959. The hits flowed as Rydell rocked up the charts with “We Got Love,” “Kissin’ Time,” “Wild One,” “That Old Black Magic,” “I’ll Never Dance Again” and “Forget Him,” among others. Rydell recorded 34 Top 40 hits, and is recognized by Billboard as one of the Top Five Artists of the early ’60s.
Beyond selling millions of records, Rydell enjoyed fame as a regular on 1960s television, appearing on “American Bandstand,” “The Red Skelton Show” and “The Milton Berle Show.” In 1963, Rydell was also featured in the classic film “Bye Bye Birdie” as Ann-Margret’s boyfriend, Hugo Peabody.
Bobby will be featured in Michele LaFong’s “Getting Personal with the Stars” column in Gaming Today, and will soon be featured in LaFong’s “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” column in Casino Player Magazine.
More about Bobby Rydell here–>
You can catch Bobby Rydell headlining at Suncoast Hotel & Casino
Suncoast Showroom, Fri – Sun, Jan. 11th – 13th 7:30pm
Comedian – Rich Hall
Rich Hall did a videotaped backstage interview with Comedian Michele LaFong, after his first show on Monday night at The Laugh Factory at The Tropicana H & C.
As he said “No two shows are the same.” Rich shared his philosophies on his approach to comedy, and other things that you normally would not hear on stage that will give you insight into his psyche, and his approach to life.
Hall shot to prominence as a cast member of Saturday Night Live. He also gained fame in the US with numerous appearances on Not Necessarily the News, The David Letterman Show, Fridays, Sniglets and the Johnny Carson Show. Hall’s brand of humor spread across the pond making him a top selling and in demand comedian in England, regularly performing to sold out crowds.
Critics have hailed Hall as one of the best acts in comedy and David Letterman says, “Rich Hall is the real thing.” No target is safe, from religion to politics to Tom Cruise
You can catch Rich Hall at Tropicana Las Vegas
Laugh Factory Las Vegas, Mon – Sun, Jan. 7th – 13rd 8:30pm & 10:30pm
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
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Dennis Miller, Tom Cotter-Las Vegas Backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
Oct. 11, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Dennis Miller returns on Las Vegas Backstage Talk Radio Show with Comedian Michele LaFong on 970 AM KNUU, now 1230AM KLAV, in Las Vegas and the Web. LVBST Radio show with Comedian Michele LaFong is the only show that “Gets Personal with the Stars.”
Celebrated as a witty comedian with an entertaining and intriguing stand-up routine, Miller keeps audiences laughing with his irreverent observations. A favorite of the public and critics alike, The New York Times said, “Mr. Miller is exquisitely attuned to contemporary foibles … his material can be scathing, his delivery low key … Mr. Miller reaches a bit farther than most comedians for the scorching comment … this smart aleck has an uncommonly sharp eye.”
Called “one of the premiere comedy talents in America today,” Miller emerged on the national scene in as the “Weekend Update” correspondent on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. After leaving SNL in 1991, Miller moved to HBO, where he hosted the critically acclaimed talk show Dennis Miller Live for nine seasons. No stranger to television talk shows, Miller is a regular on Fox News Channel’s Hannity and The O’Reilly Factor. He was also host and executive producer of CNBC’s Dennis Miller, which featured conversation, opinion and humor.
Miller was featured in Michele LaFong’s Syndicated Column “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” in Gaming Today, and will also be featured in LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” column in Casino Player Magazine.
For more about Dennis and his radio show, click here.
You can catch Dennis live at The Orleans
Orleans Showroom, Oct. 12th – 13th 8:00pm
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Comedian / America’s Got Talent Finalist – Tom Cotter
Tom Cotter, a fellow comic veteran came in second to a dog act on America’s Got Talent this year! So close, yet so far from the million $ prize, and star of his own show in Las Vegas. He will be interviewed about his experience on America’s Got Talent, on Las Vegas Backstage Talk Radio Show on 970 AM KNUU, and The Web.
Tom Cotter’s high energy, rapid-fire style of comedy leaves audiences clutching their sides and rolling in the aisles. Recently, Tom became the first comedian to ever reach the finals of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” His runner up finish on the show has catapulted him to the comedic stratosphere.
Before his historic run on the world’s largest talent competition, Tom won the Seattle International Comedy Competition, the grand prize at The Boston Comedy Festival and was voted “Best Stand-Up” at The Las Vegas Comedy Festival. He has become a familiar face on television shows like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” The Today Show and his own series, TWO-FUNNY, on The Women’s Entertainment Network. Other TV credits include CBS’ The Late Late Show, Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” Comics Unleashed and a Barbara Walters Prime-Time Special among many others. Since moving to New York City, Tom filmed his very own Comedy Central special, “Comedy Central Presents… Tom Cotter,” and was featured in the Miramax film, “Next Stop Wonderland.” Tom has performed at over 300 colleges and wide variety of venues the world over, from London to Beijing, to the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. He has also been featured in dozens of television commercials, for products like McDonald’s, Doritos, Pepsi, and Amstel Lite, just to name a few.
For more about Tom Cotter here.
See breathtaking performances of NBC’s #1 hit television show in America’s Got Talent LIVE!
Tom Cotter preforms in this exclusive live show at The Palazzo Theatre NOW though Nov. 17th, and features the season seven winner and top fan-voted performers. Bringing the variety show format back to the forefront of American culture each week, the show features a colorful array of hopeful future stars — singers, dancers, comedic performers and unique acts of all ages.
You can catch Tom Cotter in America’s Got Talent LIVE! at The Palazzo,
The Palazzo Theatre, NOW though Nov. 17th 7:30pm, Dark Fridays
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You can listen to a recording of our show below!
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July 19, 2011: Kato Kaelin, and Jeff Richards, formally from “Saturday Night Live,” guest on “Las Vegas Backstage Now”
Kato Kaelin, and Jeff Richards, guested on our very last “pre-taped” show, of “Las Vegas Backstage Now,” which will air on Tuesday, July 19, from 6:05-7pm Pacific Time, on 970 KNUU AM, in Las Vegas, and worldwide on The Internet. (Click on link on “Las Vegas Backstage Now” website, during show hour only.)
Kato Kaelin, Jeff Richards, and Greg Wilson, are performing at “Big Al’s Comedy Club,” at The Orleans H&C, in Las Vegas, thru the end of the July.
This particular taping, turned out to be one of “Las Vegas Backstage Live’s” most fun, “off the cuff” shows, which now, is the beginning of a new, more casual, and intimate format, for all future, ” LIVE” shows, which will continue to “follow suit.”
Starting Thursday, July 28, from 6:05-7pm, Pacific Time, “Las Vegas Backstage Now,” will be airing LIVE, and moving to Thursdays, weekly.
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