DL Hughley, Jo Koy-LV Backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
June 7, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
DL Hughley, and Comedian Jo Koy guests on Las Vegas Backstage Talk radio show with Comedian Michele LaFong.
Hughley is well-known for his role in the film “The Original Kings of Comedy”. On television, Hughley was the Producer and Star of “The Hughleys,” which ran on ABC and UPN from 1998 through 2002, and was also a series regular on NBC’s “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.” He has appeared on HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam,” BET’s “S.O.B.: Socially Offensive Behavior” and has filmed several comedy specials, including “D.L. Hughley: Goin’ Home,” “D.L. Hughley Live,” “Shocked & Appalled” and the HBO special “D.L. Hughley: Unapologetic.”
On radio, he is currently a weekly contributor to the nationally syndicated program, “The Tom Joyner Morning Show.” In August, he will release a new book, “I Want You to Shut the F— Up: How the Audacity of Dopes is Ruining America.”
Hughley will soon be featured in Comedian Michele LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” column in Casino Player Magazine, as well as “Getting Personal with the Stars” Syndicated Column in Gaming Today.
You can catch DL Hughley at The Orleans
Orleans Showroom, Fri & Sat June 8th & 9th 8:00pm
Comedian – Jo Koy
From filling clubs across the nation to being seen weekly as a regular guest on Chelsea Lately, Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest start performing at a Las Vegas coffee house. His infectiously explosive energy on stage, insightful jokes and family inspired humor cross all boundaries and led Daily Variety to name him one of the “10 Comics to Watch”.
For more about Jo Koy, click HERE.
You can catch Jo Koy at Treasure Island
Treasure Island Theatre, Friday June 8th 9:00pm
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
Paul Williams, “Celebrity Magician” Murray-LVBST w/Comedian Michele LaFong
May 31, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Singer/Songwriter Paul Williams guests on Las Vegas Backstage Talk radio show with Comedian Michele LaFong. LV Backstage Talk radio show is the only show that “Gets Personal with the Stars.”
Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe winning songwriter Paul Williams is recognized as one of America’s most prolific and gifted lyricists and composers. A ‘Hall of Fame’ songwriter and recipient of the 2004 National Music Publishers President’s Award, Williams’ standards have been recorded by such diverse musical icons as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, David Bowie, Tony Bennett, R.E.M., Sarah Vaughn, Johnny Mathis, Bing Crosby, The Carpenters, Luther Vandross, Mel Torme and Diana Ross.
His songs have also found favor with Country legends including Chet Atkins, Garth Brooks, The Dixie Chicks, Kris Kristofferson, Charlie Pride, Crystal Gayle, Anne Murray, Lynn Anderson, The Oak Ridge Boys, Diamond Rio and Neil McCoy. When asked which song is his favorite, Paul is quick to respond, “That’s easy! It’s “The Rainbow Connection.” It’s a thrill to hear my words interpreted by such inimitable talents as Sarah McLachlan, Willie Nelson, Judy Collins and Kermit the Frog!”
Williams will soon be featured in Comedian Michele LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” column in Casino Player Magazine, as well as LaFong’s monthly syndicated “Getting Personal with the Stars” column in Gaming Today.
More about Paul Williams here!
Paul preformed recently at The Showroom at The South Point on May 18 & 19
Celebrity Magician – Murray SawChuck
Murray astonished the live audiences by producing a Ferrari from thin air, transforming a showgirl into a 450-pound tiger and did the largest trick ever on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” by making an entire 1918 steam train locomotive vanish in mere seconds. All of these illusions took place in front of a live national and international TV audience, and brought standing ovations from the judges and audiences.
Murray currently guest stars on the History Channel’s hit TV series “Pawn Stars” as a magic expert. His other TV credits include starring on the popular VH1 series “Celebracadabra,” Comedy Central’s TV series “Reno 911,” NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” VH1’s “Tough Love,” and Fox’s “Celebrity Blind Date.”
For more about
Murray SawChuck, click HERE.
You can catch
Murray SawChuck at Tropicana Las Vegas
Laugh Factory Las Vegas, Saturday-Thursday 7:00pm
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
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!
TweetBill Maher, Mary Wilson-Las Vegas Backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
May 3, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Bill Maher guests on LVBST Radio Show with Comedian Michele LaFong.
For the last 18 years, Maher has pushed the boundaries of how far political humor and satire can go on American television. First on “Politically Incorrect” (which first aired on Comedy Central before moving to ABC), and for the last seven years on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and scathing humor have garnered him 21 EmmyR nominations. In October 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher’s swipe at organized religion, “Religulous,” which went on to become the seventh-highest grossing documentary ever.
In addition to his television program-which has featured such regular visitors as Ben Affleck, Robin Williams, Arianna Huffington, Alec Baldwin and Michael Moore-Maher has written four bestsellers: “True Story,” “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect’s Greatest Hits,” “When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden” and most recently, “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer.”
Bill Maher will be featured in Comedian Michele LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” column in June 2013 edition of Casino Player Magazine, and “Getting Personal with the Stars” Cover/Feature Interview, in CP Magazine, Nov. 2013
For more about Bill Maher click here.
For more about “Real Time with Bill Maher” click here.
You can catch Bill live at The Orleans
Orleans Showroom, May 5th – 6th 8:00pm-Now at The Pearl Theatre at The Palms H & C.
For reservations
Singer / Recording Artist – Mary Wilson
Las Vegas resident supreme, and one of the founders of the world famous “Supremes,” Mary Wilson, will be performing in the new Cabaret Jazz Club at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, in a tribute show aptly name, Stormy Weather: The Lena Horne Project. Starring Wilson, “Stormy Weather,” is about Hollywood’s first African-American goddess, Lena Horne, from her reign at MGM’s “dream factory,” to a fabled night club seductress, and civil rights icon. The show is based on the book written by James Gavin in 2009.
Stormy Weather is a “living, breathing, biography,” combining story, song and visual images from James’ wealth of material and hundreds of interviews – several with Horne herself – to give us the defining portrait of an American icon, and includes the evening at the Academy Awards in 2002, when Halle Berry thanked Lena Horne for paving the way for her to become the first black recipient of the award for Best Actress.
Mary Wilson is quoted as saying, “I grew up admiring Ms. Horne, and who doesn’t remember those great songs she sang. I’m simply singing the music as a tribute to her and her life,” Wilson said. “It’s that simple!”
SPECIAL EVENT!!!
The Smith Center
Mary Wilson in James Gavin’s STORMY WEATHER: The Lena Horne Project
Three performances set for May 11 at 8:30 p.m., and May 12 at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Reservations
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!
Sal Richards, Rick Faugno-Las Vegas Backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele Lafong
April. 12, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Comedian/Singer Sal Richards guests on LVBST Radio Show with Comedian Michele LaFong.
From singer at the youthful age of 10 with The Royal-Aires (Bay Baby, Frendship Ring) to comic, as well as actor in many movies and television (Out for Justice, Rounders, Cat’s Eye, Law and Order: Criminal Intent…). His credits include writing and directing.
While singing, acting, directing and writing has given Sal an outlet for his creativity, comedy remains his first love. He performs at venues across the nation, giving hilarious performance after performance, bringing laughter into the lives of his countless fans. His characterizations of famous singers is very funny. Put Sal on your list of things to see in Las Vegas!
Richards will soon be featured in Comedian Michele LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated “Las Vegas backstage Talk” column in Casino Player magazine, as well as LaFong’s “Getting Personal with the Stars” Monthly Syndicated Column in Gaming Today.
Sal Richards in-studio videotaped interview is posted on lasvegasbackstagetalk.com
More about Sal Richards, his book, and his documentary.
You can catch Sal Richards live at Harrah’s Las Vegas
Headlining at The Improv Comedy Club, Apr.10th – 15th
Showtime: 8:30PM, 10:30PM
For reservations
Singer / Entertainer – Rick Faugno
In Faugno’s new self-titled one-man show, audiences will experience a combination of the upbeat New Classic Vegas styles of Blues, Jazz, Soul, Pop, Rock, and Latin genre. His journey of self-expression includes music by innovative performers such as James Brown, Sammy Davis, Jr., Michael Jackson, and Frank Sinatra, as well as original tracks Faugno wrote himself.
Rick Faugno has been performing professionally since the age of 12 when he played Will Rogers, Jr. in “Will Rogers Follies” on Broadway. Faugno went on to study acting and theatre, and earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from New York University. Since, his career has included such memorable shows as “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” “Fosse,” “Wonderful Town,” and “Conversations with My Father” on Broadway, as well as national tours of “The Boy Friend,” directed by Julie Andrews and “Jersey Boys,” in the critically acclaimed role of Frankie Valli. In 2010, Faugno showcased a standards-influenced songbook in “Songs My Idols Sang (and Danced)” and is currently the star of his own new classic Vegas one-man show. Fans can join Rick Faugno’s Fan Page on Facebook and follow on Twitter.
You can catch Rick Faugno at Palms Casino Resort, The Lounge, every Tuesday at 10pm.
For information click here.
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
