Rich Natole, Dennis Bono-Las Vegas Backstage talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
April 5, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Rich Natole guests on LVBST radio show with Comedian Michele LaFong. LV Backstage Talk radio show is the only show that “Gets Personal with the Stars.”
Rich Natole’s opens his one man show “Voices of a Generation” at the new Giordano Theatre the worlds first hybrid theater featuring movies and LIVE entertainment..
His repertoire of hundreds of celebrity vocal and singing impressions will impress young and old alike. Avid television and movie buffs will appreciate Rich’s pinpoint accuracy of their favorite stars of yesterday and today. From Chris Rock to Larry the Cable Guy to Jeff Foxworthy to Eddie Murphy, Rich Natole does a multitude of contemporary voices. Political junkies will enjoy his equal opportunity approach to spoofing their favorite (or least favorite) politicians such as, John McCain and Barack Obama. Rich’s rendition of The National Anthem – with every President from JFK to Barack Obama is a huge crowd pleaser.
Natole is featured in Comedian Michele LaFong’s Syndicated column “Las Vegas backstage Talk” in Gaming Today, and will soon be in LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated “Getting Personal with the Stars” column in Casino Player Magazine.
More about Rich Natole here.
You can catch Rich Natole at Fashion Show Mall Las Vegas, Update: Now at The Plaza Hotel & Casino
Giordano Theatre, 2:00pm daily, dark Mondays.
Also appearing:
Apr. 22nd at 3:00pm Sun City Anthem
May 12th with the show Jukebox Live at The Italian American Club on Sahara
May 18th at 7:00pm MacDonald Ranch
Singer / Variety-Talk Show Host – Dennis Bono
Proclaimed by the Chicago press as “a thoroughbred singer, born and bred to sing”, has now achieved even greater recognition starring as the host of his own nationally syndicated, musical, variety/talk show from Las Vegas, “The Dennis Bono Show”, featuring established celebrities from the world of entertainment. The Dennis Bono Show is performed weekly in front of a live audience at The South Point Hotel and Casino Showroom on the Las Vegas “South Strip”.
He is married to former Lieutenant Governor of Nevada Lorraine Hunt-Bono and they reside in Las Vegas. The family owns and operates the historic Bootlegger Italian Bistro on Las Vegas Boulevard, renowned for nightly, musical entertainment and known as ” “the spot” where the stars wine and dine in Las Vegas”.
More about Dennis Bono here.
You can catch Dennis Bono in “The Dennis Bono Show” taped in front of a LIVE audience of 400 at The South Point Showroom.
The Showroom at South Point, Thurs. 2:00pm Weekly
Radio and Internet Schedule for “The Dennis Bono Show” here.
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
John Pinette, Heather McDonald-Las Vegas Backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
Mar. 29, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Actor/Comedian John Pinette, and Actress/Writer/Comedian Heather McDonald, guest on Las Vegas Backstage Talk Radio Show with Comedian Michele LaFong. He is always “a favorite” on LVBST.
Pinette, a former American Comedy Awards Stand-up Comedian of the Year, received his big break in 1991 when he was asked to tour with the legendary Frank Sinatra. Since then, Pinette has starred as Edna Turnblad in the hit Broadway musical “Hairspray,” opposite Gwyneth Paltrow in the movie “Duets,” alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Junior,” and with John Travolta in “The Punisher.”
On the small screen, Pinette has guest-starred on numerous television shows, including “Parker Lewis Can’t Lose,” “ALF,” “Seinfeld” and “Vinnie & Bobby.”
In January 2007, his Comedy Central stand-up special and DVD, “I’m Starvin,” was released as a follow-up to his successful CD, “Show Me The Buffet.” His most recent one-hour Comedy Central special, “John Pinette: Still Hungry,” premiered in July 2011 and is available on DVD.
More about John Pinette here.
You can catch John Pinette at The Orleans
Orleans Showroom, Fri – Sat, March 30 – 31, 8:00pm
Comedian / Writer / Actor – Heather McDonald
Not content with just being a standup comedian, Heather McDonald also has built a writing, acting, performing, and producing career to make any Comedy Store regular jealous.
Heather is a full-time writer and story producer on E!’s top rated show Chelsea Lately. She can be seen weekly on the roundtable or performing in comedy sketches where she is known for impersonating celebrities.
Heather is also a best-selling author: her debut book, You’ll Never Blue Ball in this Town Again, spent seven weeks on the New York Times best-seller list, and climbed to the #1 position on Amazon’s “Bestsellers in Entertainment” list.
McDonald, and John Pinette were featured in LaFong’s Syndicated “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” column in Gaming Today, and will soon be featured in Michele LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” column in Casino Player Magazine, as well as “Getting Personal with the Stars” monthly column in Gaming Today.
More about Heather McDonald here.
You can catch Heather McDonald at South Point.
The Showroom at South Point, March 31 – April 1, 2012 – 7:30pm.
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
Don Rickles & Cody Collins-Las Vegas Backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
March 22, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Don Rickles guests on LVBST Radio Show with Comedian Michele LaFong on 1230AM in Las Vegas and The Web.
Celebrated entertainer and Las Vegas legend Don Rickles brings his one-of-a-kind comedy back to The Orleans Showroom
Rickles took his first step toward national fame in 1957, when Rickles spotted Frank Sinatra in the audience at a nightclub in Miami Beach. The still-unknown Rickles eyed Sinatra and said, “I just saw your movie, ‘The Pride and the Passion,’ and I want to tell you, the cannon was great. Make yourself at home, Frank. Hit somebody.” Sinatra, whose pet name for Rickles was “bullet-head,” enjoyed Rickles so much that he returned to see him when he was performing in Los Angeles, and encouraged other celebrities to see his act. Rickles soon became the “in” comic among Hollywood stars, who flocked to see him to become a target of his insults. Sinatra’s continuing support helped Rickles become a popular performer in Las Vegas, where he first started in 1959, and has been a headliner ever since.
In addition to keeping live audiences laughing, Rickles’ still-growing television and film resume includes roles in “Casino,” “Kelly’s Heroes,” “The Rat Race,” all three “Toy Story” films, HBO’s “Tales From the Crypt,” TNT’s “The Wool Cap” and Bravo’s “My Life on the D-List” with Kathy Griffin. In 2011, he made a surprise appearance in a “cliff-hanger” episode as the “thought to be dead” husband of Betty White’s character on the TV Land comedy “Hot In Cleveland.” Later in the year, he returned to the show for the “payoff.” He recently appeared on Showtime’s new series “Inside Comedy,” where fellow comedian David Steinberg interviewed him.
Don Rickles will soon be featured in Michele LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” Column in Casino Player Magazine, as well as “Getting Personal with the Stars” Monthly Syndicated Column in Gaming Today.
You can catch Don Rickles at The Orleans, Orleans Showroom, Sat – Sun, March 24 – 25, 8:00pm
Singer / Formally of “Lonestar” – Cody Collins
Former Lonestar frontman, Cody Collins, joins the cast of Country Superstars for a limited six-month engagement. Cody Collins will headline as himself performing a combination of original songs as well as Lonestar hits.
While performing at Cowboys, Cody was introduced to Dean Sams, keyboardist for multi-platinum selling Country powerhouse group, Lonestar. The pair discussed the possibilities of working together, but never had Cody anticipated the opportunities ahead.
Cody was brought in as his replacement. Cody was thrilled at being given the opportunity of a lifetime to pursue his life-long dream. Though Cody has gone from being the hunk-next-door to being a superstar Country heartthrob, he is still the same down-to-Earth, sweet southern guy, who is grateful that he has been lucky enough to be able to live his dream.
You can catch Cody Collins in “Country Superstars” at Golden Nugget Las Vegas.
Premiere performance for a 6-month run, Thursday March 29, 2012 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday – 5:30 p.m.
For info, click here.
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
Michael “Wheels” Parise, Robin Leach, Jack Walker, Jacob Lusk-LVBST w/Comedian Michele LaFong
Feb. 23, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Michael “Wheels” Parise, Columnist Robin Leach, Singer Jack Walker, Singer Jacob Lusk, all guest on Las Vegas Backstage Talk radio show with Comedian Michele LaFong.
23-year veteran comedian Michael Wheels Parise has been the national touring act for Andrew Dice Clay for over 23 years. Wheels has costarred with movies with Rodney Dangerfield, Keenan Ivory Wayans and Jada Pinckett Smith.
With over 70 TV appearances including Conan O Brien, Letterman as well as co-starring with Dice Clay in the 2008 Reality Show on VH-1 called “Dice Undisputed” Wheels Paris is making King’s Comedy Club his new home. When Wheels is not Headlining Las Vegas you can see him in all the major cities throughout out the country.
Wheels was featured in LaFong’s Syndicated “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” Column in Gaming Today, and will soon be featured in Michele LaFong’s Syndicated “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” column in Casino Player Magazine, as well as “Getting Personal with the Stars” Syndicated Column in Gaming Today. He is a popular guest on LVBST.
More on Michael Wheels Parise below:
http://wheelsparise.com
http://facebook.com/wheelslive
http://twitter.com/wheelslive
http://kingsroomlv.com
Wheels and Dice on VH-1 Reality Show called Dice Undisputed
Dear Chef Reality Sizzle.
Wheels Parise will be playing at King’s Comedy Club at the Rio features three of America`s brightest up and coming comedians whose roots span a variety of cultures. This show will create a virtual United Nations of Comedy
You can catch Wheels Parise at The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino Las Vegas
King’s Room, indefinitly, 8:30pm nightly
For reservations
Celebrity – Robin Leach
Robin Leach guests on Las Vegas Backstage Talk with Comedian Michele LaFong on 1230AM in Las Vegas and the web.
Television genius and icon Robin Leach brought the lives of celebrities into our homes with the hit show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and made a few billion of his own along the way.
Robin will be discussing about the Celebrity Bingo Bow Wow benefit.
Play bingo with local celebrities and support the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals! On Saturday, February 25th, at noon, the Silverton Casino is hosting the Bingo Bow Wow bingo tournament to support the lifesaving, no-kill work of Nevada SPCA. All animal lovers are welcome! Players must be 21 years of age to play bingo though. The event will be held inside the Veil Pavilion, with a celebrity Red Carpet beginning at noon and The Nevada SPCA Celebrity Bow Wow Bingo tournament beginning at 1pm. Win money and prizes! There will be performances by the women of Fantasy and the men of Thunder from Down Under! There will also be guest appearances by Racardo Laguna, “The Old Man” from Pawn Stars, Angel Porrino, Robin Leach, and many more! The first 100 guests to arrive will receive a free gift bag worth over $300! The tournament’s entry fee is $30 which includes one Blue Promo Paper Pack and a free dauber. Come out and have fun while helping the homeless pet population in Southern Nevada!
For more about Celebrity Bingo Bow Wow, click here.
You can catch Robin Leach and many other celebrities at Silverton Casino Hotel
Veil Pavilion
Saturday Feb. 25th at 1.p.m. with a red carpet at noon
Vocalist – Jack Walker
Jack Walker has appeared on BBC and Scottish TV and after making his home in Las Vegas He has graced some of Las Vegas’ biggest stages including Mandalay Bay, Venetian, Mystere Theater at T.I, & Mirage.
2012 is looking to be an exciting year for Jack. In partnership with Station Casinos Jack will perform his ‘Jack Walker & Friends’ Show each month at two of Station’s premier properties, Aliante Station Casino & Green Valley Ranch. Jack will perform in his own power packed style and will incorporate two Guest Artists each month to provide 5 star variety entertainment.
For more about Jack Walker, click here.
You can catch Jack Walker at Green Valley Ranch
Ovation Lounge
Sunday, Feb. 19 & Sunday, Mar. 4, 7:00 p.m.
For reservations
Singer – Jacob Lusk
Jacob Lusk has found much success after his run on the hit television series NBC’s “American Idol.” He has been working diligently with R. Kelly’s songwriters and is managed by Gladys Knight’s team. With such a talented backing, it is no wonder Lusk has found himself living the dream he set out on even before making his name known to the world on “American Idol.”
Recording artist and “American Idol” Season 10 finalist Jacob Lusk performs as a special guest at the House of Blues Gospel Brunch. Lusk is joining St. Paul’s Concert Choir with David Blakely on the Hammond B3 Organ, 15 vocalists and three musicians.
You can catch Jacob Lusk at The House of Blues Gospel Brunch Sunday,Feb. 26th
Music Hall at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
For information
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
Sammy Shore, Hal Sparks, Michael “Wheels” Parise-Las Vegas Backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
Feb. 16, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Comdian, and Founder of The Comedy Store in LA, Sammy Shore guests on Las Vegas Backstage Talk radio show with Comedian Michele LaFong.
Sammy also invited Comedian/Ventriloquist Michele LaFong to perform at The Palms H & C, at The Funny Bones Benefit. LaFong, is Protégé to The Legendary Senor Wences, The Most Famous Ventriloquist in the World.”
Comedy Royalty Sammy Shore currently performs his standup comedy routine in nightclubs and casinos across America, including most recently, Las Vegas, Reno, and Laughlin, Nevada.
Sammy Shore will be opening for Norm Crosby, The Master of the Malaprop, at the Suncoast Showroom, Saturday & Sunday March 3-4 7:30pm.
For Reservations
Sammy Shore Hits a Funny Bone for Dog Rescue Funny Bones Foundation is a Las Vegas based organization formed expressly to help raise funds for advanced medical/surgical care for homeless animals in need of assistance in Las Vegas area. Behind Funny Bones are two passionate men; Sammy Shore founder of LA’s famed Comedy Store and Dr. Matthew Brooks of Town Center Animal Hospital in Las Vegas. Through a personal loss Sammy was spurred to dedicate his life to dogs in need and partnered with Dr. Brooks to create the first Funny Bones event.
For more about Sammy Shore, click here.
You can catch Sammy Shore at The Palms
“Funny Bones” Benefit Show
Sunday Feb. 19th
For information
Comedian / Actor – Hal Sparks
Ohio-born, Kentucky and Chicago-raised actor/comedian/musician Hal Sparks rose to prominent as a member of the renowned Second City Troupe, and later continued to gain fame as a host in the popular E! Entertainment show “Talk Soup” (1999-2000), succeeding John Henson and Greg Kinnear. As an actor, The vocalist of metal band The Zero 1 is best known to TV audiences as semi-closeted gay man Michael on the American television series “Queer as Folk” (2005, 2000-01). He also played roles in films like the horror film Lightning Bug (2004), Spider-Man 2 (2004), Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003), Bleacher Bums (2002,TV), the hit comedy Dude, Where’s My Car? (2000), the comedy Lost & Found (1999), Signs and Wonders (1995, TV), and the forgettable Chopper Chicks in Zombietown (1989).
As a comedian, he is currently working in various clubs around the country as well as a regular act in Las Vegas.
Hal talks about what’s new with him and his new show on Disney XD, Lab Rats.
For more about Hal Sparks, click here.
Comedian / Chef – Michael “Wheels” Parise
23-year veteran comedian Michael Wheels Parise has been the national touring act for Andrew Dice Clay for over 23 years. Wheels has costarred with movies with Rodney Dangerfield, Keenan Ivory Wayans and Jada Pinckett Smith.
With over 70 TV appearances including Conan O Brien, Letterman as well as co-starring with Dice Clay in the 2008 Reality Show on VH-1 called “Dice Undisputed” Wheels Parise is making King’s Comedy Club his new home. When Wheels is not Headlining Las Vegas you can see him in all the major cities throughout out the country.
Wheels was featured in Comedian Michele LaFong’s “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” Syndicated Column in Gaming Today, and will soon be featured in LaFong’s “Las Vegas Backstage Talk Monthly Syndicated Column in Casino Player Magazine, as well as “Getting Personal with the Stars” Syndicated Monthly Column in Gaming Today. He is also “a favorite” on LVBST Radio Show with Comedian Michele LaFong.
More on Michael Wheels Parise below:
http://wheelsparise.com
http://facebook.com/wheelslive
http://twitter.com/wheelslive
http://kingsroomlv.com
Wheels and Dice on VH-1 Reality Show called Dice Undisputed
Dear Chef Reality Sizzle
Wheels Parise will be playing at King’s Comedy Club at the Rio features three of America`s brightest up and coming comedians whose roots span a variety of cultures. This show will create a virtual United Nations of Comedy
You can catch Wheels Parise at The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino Las Vegas
King’s Room, indefinitly, 8:30pm nightly
For reservations
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
Richard Marx, Kevin James-Las Vegas Backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
Feb. 9, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Hit-making singer/songwriter, Richard Marx guests on Las Vegas backstage Talk radio show with Comedian Michele LaFong.
With more than 20 years in the music industry, Richard Marx has established himself as a hit-making singer/songwriter, with more than 30 million albums sold and 13 No. 1 songs to his credit.
In addition to writing and recording hit after hit on his own albums, Marx has written and produced songs with some of the biggest names in music, including Barbra Streisand, Daughtry, Leann Rimes, Travis Tritt, Natalie Cole and Josh Groban, among many others. In 2004, Marx won the Song of the Year Grammy Award for “Dance With My Father,” which he co-wrote with the late Luther Vandross. In 2005, he collaborated with Keith Urban for the country singer’s hit song, “Better Life,” and in 2007 the duo teamed up again to co-write another chart-topper for Urban,”Everybody.”
Marx will return on LVBST Radio Show with Michele LaFong, and will soon appear in LaFong’s Syndicated Monthly “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” Column in Casino Player Magazine, and “Getting Personal with the Stars” in Gaming Today.
For more about Richard Marx, click here.
You can catch Richard Marx live at The Orleans
Orleans Showroom, Feb. 11 & 12:00pm
For reservations
Illusionist – Kevin James
Kevin James is an unconventional, veteran magician. After seeing his first magic performance at the age of 10, he knew that was his calling. James’ unique comedy and magic has gained him a reputation as a world class visual artist. His fresh approach has allowed him to headline in some of the world’s top showrooms, and appear on television in 25 countries, including the semi-finals of “America’s Got Talent.” Kevin is also a very prolific magical inventor who has not only created unique magical effects for his own shows, but for other famous magicians such as David Copperfield as well.
Kevin James will be appearing in “Avant Garde” at The Plaza Hotel and Casino. James will perform alongside fellow magicians and Merlin Award Recipients Juliana Chen and Ed Alonzo. James will showcase his unique brand of magic, that includes comedy and illusions.
You can catch Kevin James at The Plaza Hotel & Casino
The Plaza Showroom, Sat. – Thurs. 7:00pm, Dark Fri.
For information
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
