Bill Cosby, Graham Russell, Michael Shane-LV Backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
May 24, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
The Legendary Bill Cosby guests on Las Vegas Backstage Talk radio show with Comedian Michele LaFong.
Over the past century, few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of William H. Cosby Jr. His successes span five decades and virtually all media, remarkable accomplishments for a kid who emerged from humble beginnings in a Philly project.
In the 1960s, his stand-up act was a coast-to-coast sensation, spawning a string of hilarious, best-selling comedy albums, which went on to win eight Gold Records, five Platinum records and five Grammy Awards. His role on TV’s I Spy made him the first African-American to co-star in a dramatic series, breaking television’s racial barrier and winning three Emmy Awards. In the 1980s, he again rocked the television world with the The Cosby Show, a gentle, whimsical and hugely successful series that single-handedly revived the family sitcom (and rescued NBC).
Bill Cosby will be Michele LaFong’s Cover/Feature Interview in “Getting Personal with the Stars” June 2013 issue of Casino Player Magazine. He is also in LaFong’s “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” Syndicated Column in Casino Player Magazine 2013.
For more about Bill Cosby, click HERE.
You can catch Bill Cosby at Treasure Island, The TI
Treasure Island Theatre, Friday May 25th 8:00pm
Musician / Song-Writer – Graham Russell of “Air Supply”
Australian soft-rock group Air Supply quickly became a staple of early ‘80s radio after their first smash hit, “Lost in Love.” Performing together for more than 30 years, Air Supply returns to The Orleans Showroom for three shows Memorial Day weekend.
Producing 30 albums and more than 15 hit singles, Air Supply is renowned around the world, touring in Australia, Asia, India, the United States and the Caribbean. In 2008, Air Supply was named No. 83 on Billboard’s top 100 musical acts of all time – the only Australian band on the list.
For more about “Air Supply”, click HERE.
You can catch “Air Supply” at The Orleans
Orleans Showroom, Fri-Sun May 25th – 27th 8:00pm
Musician / Entertainer – Michael Shane
Performing professionally since the age of 11, Michael, most recently, was hand-picked by Steve Wynn to entertain his guests at the Las Vegas mega resort Wynn, as in-house entertainer. In his 30 year career, he has performed in thousands of shows with dozens of stars including Wayne Newton, Gallagher, Debbie Gibson, Brooke Shields, Clint Holmes, Kool and the Gang, the Righteous Brothers and countless others.
For more about Michael Shane, click HERE.
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
TweetMay 10, 2012: Rich Little
Legendary Comedian / Impressionist – Rich Little
Legendary comedian and impressionist RICH LITTLE is returning to the Las Vegas stage with his one-man show, “Jimmy Stewart & Friends.” Featuring more than 25 celebrity icon voices including Cary Grant, George Burns, Ronald Reagan, Katherine Hepburn and John Wayne, among others, “Jimmy Stewart & Friends” will take you on an adventure through the life of famed actor Jimmy Stewart. A master mimic of more than 200 voices, Little has appeared on TV variety shows starring Ed Sullivan, Jackie Gleason, Glen Campbell and Dean Martin, as well as on series such as “Laugh-In,” “The John Davidson Summer Show” and “The Julie Andrews Show.” Little also had his own variety show in the 70s and was the star of the TV show “KopyKats.” Little was a guest host early on for “The Tonight Show,” hosting 12 times. He quickly became a household name sitting in one of the “Hollywood Squares” and went on to do the “Muppet Show.” Named “Comedy Star of the Year” by the American Guild of Variety Artists, Little was the perpetrator of nine comedy albums and three HBO comedy specials, as well as the Emmy-award winning special “Rich Little’s Christmas Carol” with “W.C. Fields” as Scrooge, “Humphrey Bogart” as one of the ghosts and “Paul Lynde” as Bob Cratchit.
For more about Rich Little, click HERE.
You can catch Rich at The Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
Shimmer Cabaret, performing through May 23rd, 8:30pm
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
Ronn Lucas, Ariann Black-Las Vegas Backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
Apr.19, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Ventriloquist Ronn Lucus, and Magician Ariann Black, guest on Las Vegas Backstage Talk radio show with Comedian Michele LaFong.
The first ventriloquist to headline a long-running show in Las Vegas, Lucas has received numerous accolades for his performances – including being named The World’s Best Ventriloquist by The New York Times and The London Times – and has performed for several U.S. Presidents.
Lucas has appeared on numerous television sitcoms, including “Nip/Tuck,” “L.A. Law” and “Night Court.” In 1990 he starred in “The Ronn Lucas Show,” broadcast in the United Kingdom. In 2009, he was featured in the Documentary, “I’m No Dummy,” which explored the world of ventriloquism through clips and interviews.
Ronn will soon be featured in Michele LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” column in Casino Player Magazine, as well as LaFong’s “Getting Personal with the Stars” Syndicated Column in Gaming Today.
More about Ronn Lucas here.
You can catch Ronn Lucas live at Suncoast Hotel & Casino.
Suncoast Showroom, Apr. 21 & 22 7:30pm
Magician – Ariann Black
Ariann Black open her new show at the new Giordano Theatre the worlds first hybrid theater featuring movies and LIVE entertainment..
Ariann Black is a female magician. She was just awarded the honor of “Magician of the Decade” by the international Divas of Magic, for her ground breaking work with her Las Vegas show SECRETS. Ariann was also voted “MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR 2011 by the International Conclave of Illusionists., and was awarded Female Magician of the year three times by the International Magicians Society.” Ariann had an extremely successful run in 2010 with her show SECRETS, and is preparing to open her new show Black’s Magic in June 2011, 2008-09 Ariann was the opening act for THE AMAZING JOHNATHAN SHOW in Las Vegas. She has been working on several television shows and pilots that she hopes will start airing soon.
More about Ariann Black here!
You can catch Ariann Black at Fashion Show Mall Las Vegas.
Giordano Theatre, 4:00pm daily, dark Mondays
For information, click here.
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
Mar. 15, 2012: Jon Taffer, Monti Rock III
Star of Spike TV’s “Bar Rescue” – Jon Taffer
Star and Co-Executive Producer of “Bar Rescue”
Nightclub and Bar | The Most Dynamic Beverage Expo in the Country
The Nightclub & Bar Show is by far the best bar, nightclub and beverage trade show for the bar and nightclub owners, operators, bartenders and other professionals in the industry. Attendees walk away with the tools they need to better serve their customers, which at the end of the day helps them grow their business. We’re committed to providing networking opportunities, rock-solid educational experiences, a high-energy show floor so that you walk away empowered and ready to hit the ground running!
Bar Rescue
“Bars mean money, but they also mean stress if they aren’t properly run. Jon Taffer is a bar and nightclub owner who has started, flipped, or owned over 600 bars and clubs in his career and currently owns one of the most highly respected consulting firms in the bar and nightclub industry. Jon will travel around the country and employ his expertise to return struggling bars to the cash cows they once were. Everything from the science of the perfect pour, to the height of the bar stools is a key factor in making a bar the hottest place in town.”
Jon is an internationally recognized, award winning, concept developer, the voice and guru in the bar & nightlife industry. With over 30 years of experience, Taffer became of the worlds top restaurant and bar consultant. In 2010, Taffer was appointed president of Nightclubs & Bar Media Group and organizes the Nightclub & Bar Convention Trade Show, Nightclub & Bar magazine. Taffer is also chairman of Taffer Dynamics, where he is a consultant and development adviser to nightclubs and bars around the world.
For more about Jon Taffer, click here.
More about the “Nightclub & Bar Show” March 13-14 click here.
You can catch “Bar Rescue” Season 1 on SpikeTV.com. Season 2 coming soon.
Columnist / Performer / Musician – Monti Rock III
MONTI ROCK III AKA DISCO TEX AND THE SEX-O-LETTES is iconic, legendary, unpredictable, an enigma, undefinable, and a legend in his own mind. The media is having a field day rediscovering Monti – See the Vanity Fair issues for December 2009 and February 2010. Vanity Fair refers to Mr. Rock as one of the architecs of the 1960s; a little known fact is that Monti was THE hairstylist, and was the ceator of the blunt cut and asymetrical style, that has remained in vogue for all of these years. His hair styles appeared on the greatest models and magazine covers of the 1960s.
His television appearances from that era was topped by his multitude of appearances on the Johnny Carson Show (a total of 84 times!!!!) and you would never forget his appearance in the cult classic film, “Saturday Night Fever.”
From Monti, “What should a columnist do when in demand and he’s the man?! On Sunday,March 4, I was pleased to host and greet 150 guests for a special VIP opening of La Cage at The Riviera. This is a show with the longest running experience in Vegas of female impersonators. Jimmy Emerson and the new cast along with the producer Norbert Aleman performed brilliantly for the special guests. I hosted, I sang and was simply divine, my darlings. I want to thank the media, my special guests and all of you who attended the performance. My special thanks goes to Victoria’s Pub for the outstanding hors d’oeuvres and open bar along with my special thanks as well to Liz and the girls at Great Buns Bakery for the cakes and to David Filter for all the flowers from The English Garden Florist It was great celebration and I will be doing more with The Riviera and La Cage in the future. It was almost heaven.”
For more about Monti Rock III, click here.
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
Mar. 1, 2012: Paige O’Hara, Stephen Sorrentino, Jeff Capri, Laura Hayden
Singer / Actress / Artist – Paige O’Hara
Does the name Paige O’Hara ring a bell with you? It should, if you ever went to see the Disney film, “Beauty and the Beast.” O’Hara was the voice of “Belle.” The famous animated beauty (Belle) was even modeled after Paige. Of course the vibrant singer and actress, who calls Las Vegas home, can also be seen daily as the “Soap Star” in the hit, “Menopause the Musical” at the Luxor Hotel and Casino.
What many of you may not be unaware of is that O’Hara is a very accomplished painter of fine art. Paige is so darn good as a painter, that the Disney Fine Art-Collectors Edition has her under exclusive contract for her, “Belles by Belle,” collection. Since the success of the critically acclaimed, Oscar-winning animated film, Paige began painting a few renderings based on her character, and other favorite scenes from the film. Soon word got back to the people at Disney, suggesting that they should take a look at her paintings. The rest is history, as they say, in show biz. Her first painting of “Belle,” an edition of 295 Giclees on canvas, has sold out.
For more about Paige O’Hare, click here
Paige O’Hara will be at the Renaissance Galleries Shoppes at the Palazzo Hotel and Casino
Saturday, March 3rd, from noon to 6:00 p.m.
Singing Impressionist / Actor – Stephen Sorrentino
Superstar musical comedian, Stephen Sorrentino will return to Atlantic City in his critically acclaimed show, Voices In My Head for a three-month exclusive engagement, March 26 – June 22. The spotlight will be on Sorrentino for 6 shows each week in the legendary 2,000-seat Tropicana Casino & Resort Showroom. Voices In My Head is a winning combination of a Las Vegas stage-show, classic TV variety hour, and high-energy concert and features: showgirls, dancers, extravagant costumes and hilarious comedy routines. Audiences of all ages appreciate Voices in My Head as Sorrentino’s musical impressions travel expertly from Frankie Valle and Lady Gaga to Cher and the stars of Motown! They may find themselves called upon for the audience participation improv routine where his “Second City” roots shine.
For more about Stephen Sorrentino, click here
You can catch Stephen Sorrentino Tropicana Atlantic City
Tropicana Showroom, Monday, March 26 through Friday, June 22
Show Times – Sun 7:00pm, Mon & Tues 3:30pm & 8:00pm, Fri & Sat 9:00pm, Dark Wed & Thurs
Comedian / Headliner – Jeff Capri
Welcoming back Jeff Capri, Jeff covers everything from pop-culture, biographical and political twists as well as a silly pun or two. A world traveled comedian, Jeff has worked a variety of audiences. Comedy clubs, cruise lines, military tours, and corporate events. Considered a consummate professional; his strong improvisational ability enables him to adapt to any crowd. Jeff’s television appearances, include Comics Unleashed, Last Comic Standing, Ed McMahon’s Next Big Star has enabled him to work alongside respected entertainers, including Ellen DeGeneres, Joy Behar, Rich Jeni and Adam Sandler.
For more about Jeff Capri, click here.
You can catch Jeff at The Orleans, Thursday, March 1 through Sunday, March 4
Big Al’s Comedy Club, Wed through Sun, 8:00pm
Comedian – Laura Hayden
Laura is like radioactive plutonium; calm, cool and collected until comedy took over her life. A very introverted child all through school, it wasn’t until graduate school for physical therapy that she realized her comedic potential. It’s always the quiet ones! She has the ability to make anything funny, even spinal meningitis. This talent caused her class to overwhelmingly select her to give their commencement speech. That was the catalyst. Receiving several applause -laughter breaks during her speech, she thought “maybe I’m funny”. Having an unquenchable desire to try or learn anything. As long as it is not illegal or immoral, well maybe that was being a bit hasty. But on a whim, she took a comedy class and people have been laughing at her ever Since.
For more about Laura Hayden, click here.
You can catch Laura w/ Jeff Capri at The Orleans
Thursday, March 1 through Sunday, March 4
Big Al’s Comedy Club, Wed through Sun, 8:00pm
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
Dennis Miller, Deana Martin, Kelly Clinton-LV Backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
Apr. 26, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & Web
Comedian, Radio Show Host, Commentator Dennis Miller, Singer Deana Martin, daughter of Dean Martin, and Singer Kelly Clinton, guest on Las Vegas Backstage Talk radio show with Comedian Michele LaFong.
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.
Dennis Miller will be featured in Comedian Michele LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” column in June 2013 edition of Casino Player Magazine, as well as LaFong’s “Getting Personal with the Stars” and “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” Syndicated Column in Gaming Today.
For more about Dennis and his radio show, click here.
You can catch Dennis live at The Orleans
Orleans Showroom, Apr. 27 – 28th 8:00pm
For reservations
Singer / Entertainer – Deana Martin (Daughter of Dean Martin)
Deana Martin is appearing at Regis Galerie Las Vegas for a special grand unveiling of the exclusive art bronze “The King of Cool”. Dean’s daughter approved design!
Los Angeles-based artist, Lance Richlin, was commissioned to design the limited edition sculpture that depicts a young Dean Martin performing on a marble staircase. Richlin specializes in sculptures, drawings and paintings and has created several pieces for Regis Galerie over the years. Only 300 sculptures will be made in this series and will retail for $6,500, $5,500 the day of the unveiling. Ten percent of sales made at Regis Galerie that day will be donated to the American Lung Association.
Deana Martin, daughter of Dean Martin, will personally travel to Las Vegas to celebrate her father’s contributions to Las Vegas and the sentimental tribute that Regis Galerie portrays in the statue.
Deana Martin is featured in Comedian Michele LaFong’s “Getting Personal with the Stars” Monthly Syndicated Column in Gaming Today.
More about the very talented singer / entertainer, Deana Martin here.
SPECIAL EVENT!!! You can catch Deana Martin on April 21 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., at Regis Galerie, a high-end art collections boutique located in The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian.
Singer / Entertainer – Kelly Clinton
Las Vegas entertainer Kelly Clinton may be best described as “a kaleidoscope of talent.” No matter which performing direction she turns — singer, actress, comedienne, impressionist, television personality, MC or events host — her charismatic rays always shine through.
The New Jersey-born performer is performing her one-woman show at the Suncoast and has appeared in many of the Strip hotels for special events performances. Her celebrity nights at the Bootlegger Bistro and other local hot spots in town have been a big hit for many years.
Her one-woman show, “Freckled for Life” will be performed.
More about Kelly Clinton here.
You can catch Kelly Clinton live at Suncoast Hotel & Casino: Suncoast Showroom, Apr. 28 & 29 7:30pm
For reservations
You can listen to a recording of our show below!