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!
Dana Carvey, Earl Turner, Ben Stone-Las Vegas backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
Feb. 2, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230am in LV & The Web
Dana Carvey, “a favorite” recurring guest on LVBST radio show with Comedian Michele LaFong, is as wild as ever, on LV Backstage Talk with Comedian Michele LaFong, the only show that “Gets Personal with the Stars.”
Dana 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” column in Gaming Today.
Carvey rose to national prominence during a six-year run as a cast member of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” where he created memorable characters “Church Lady,” “Garth” and “Hans” and spot-on impersonations of President George H.W. Bush, Johnny Carson, Ross Perot and Regis Philbin. Carvey’s work on “SNL” garnered him six Emmy Award nominations, including a win in 1993 for “Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program.” He also received multiple American Comedy Awards.
On the big screen, Carvey appeared in supporting roles in “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Racing with the Moon” and “Tough Guys.” He starred in films “Opportunity Knocks,” “Wayne’s World,” “Wayne’s World 2,” “Clean Slate,” “The Road to Wellville” and “Master of Disguise.” Most recently, he had a cameo appearance in “Jack and Jill.”
For more about Dana Carvey, click here.
You can catch Dana Carvey live at The Orleans
Orleans Showroom, Feb. 3 & 4 8:00pm
For reservations
Musician / Singer / Entertainer – Earl Turner
A multi-talented singer, songwriter, musician, dancer and actor, Earl Turner cannot recall a moment without music in his life. His first paid performance at the young age of 13 paved the way for him to pursue his musical dreams. At 19, Earl began traveling the U.S. with various show bands, leading to performing as a front man, and solo recording artist with his Top 40 dance hit in Europe, “Love Caught You By Surprise.”
From the start, audiences embraced his act, the perfect blend of songs that all ages can relate to, spanning many genres. His critically acclaimed performances were touted by reviewers as “.an evening you should not miss” and “.more than anything else, Turner wins over the crowd by working hard.” One critic wrote, “Earl Turner Live is an evening that you should not miss.”
For more about Earl Turner, click here.
You can catch Earl Turner live at Suncoast Hotel & Casino
Orleans Showroom, Feb. 11 & 12 7:30pm
For reservations
Magician / Host – Ben Stone
A cast of award-winning magicians, masters of illusion and outstanding variety and specialty acts from around the world will mystify weekly in the all-new Vegas Magic Theatre, a Paul Stone production, at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino.
Hosted by Ben Stone, Vegas Magic Theatre seamlessly blends the exceptional abilities of three to four acts into a fast-paced 70-minute showcase of skill, guaranteed to amuse and confuse. Every week, Vegas Magic Theatre presents a completely new line-up of creative, trend-setting acts from across the globe, creating a an original experience each time audiences visit.
For more about Ben Stone show, click here.
You can catch Ben at Gold Coast Hotel and Casino
Gold Coast Showroom / Lounge
Weekly, Thursday & Friday • 7:00pm, Saturday • 5:00pm & 7:30pm, Sunday • 7:00pm
For reservations
Jan. 14, 2012: It Took Paula Poundstone To Make LaFong’s Jaw Drop!
Yes. It’s true. Paula Poundstone made my jaw drop! I suppose my husband was right. I was capable all along!
It really does take a lot to make my jaw drop. I guess that I was shocked that it was even possible for a comedian to perform a hilarious, lull-free, smart, clean show of all new relevant material, while working the crowd masterfully. Paula Poundstone did it with ease, for almost two hours straight! (No pun intended.) Talk about underselling, and over delivering!
Yesterday, after interviewing Paula on “Las Vegas Backstage Now,” currently “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” with Comedian Michele LaFong, on 1230AM KLAV in Las Vegas, and The Web. I was fascinated by Poundstone’s humble self-reference as “Just a Little Joke Teller, and very importantly, a single mom of three.” I couldn’t imagine that her new act was just that: A new act. But it was. Wow! What a concept. It’s not like some of us comics have never written new acts. Of course we have. All the time, and funny ones too! It’s just that…well…when the time comes to perform it, we realize that audiences deserve the “tried and tested” material.
You see, a lot of us performers are doing the same old crap on stage, time after time because we are humanitarians. We sacrifice our own need to branch out and grow, for the sake of our paying audiences. Yeah…I believe that. And if I were a drag queen, my name would be Dee Nile! I guess I realize all of this now, after watching a “super-pro” like Paula Poundstone.
I hadn’t seen Paula’s show in its entirety, in a very long time. I kept waiting for the old “snicker bar commercial bit,” or “I’ve never been rich enough to be a republican” bit, or some other old familiar staple. Instead, she was always present, and “in the moment,”completely plugged in to any whispers or extra noises in the room, piping in with hilarious comments, and comebacks, while simultaneously weaving in and out of her new material. Although Paula Poundstone’s act is always uniquely funny, her real strength lies in working the crowd.
During my interview with Paula, she stated that chatting with the audience, is what she truly enjoys doing the most. It really showed too! Everyone was engaged, invested, and having a great time. Who would have figured that a comic, that is a single mom with three that proclaims on stage that she dislikes sex with ANYONE, lives with sixteen cats, two dogs, and other creatures, would be such a “people person?” But a “people person” she is! After the show, Paula did a meet and greet, posing for pictures with her long line of fans. What a great show, and a wonderful value.
Paula Poundstone will be my Feature Interview in Michele LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated “Getting Personal with the Stars” Column in Casino Player Magazine, July edition 2013, as well “Las Vegas backstage Talk’s Syndicated Monthly Column, in Casino Player Magazine.
Paula Poundstone is appearing at The Orleans Showroom, Jan. 13- 14 at 8pm
Tickets start at $19.95 plus tax. Call (702) 365-7075
Paula Poundstone, Scott Record, Jeff Capri-Las Vegas Backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
Jan. 12, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Paula Poundstone guests on LVBST Radio Show with Comedian Michele LaFong.
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, incuding an HBO Speacial. Poundstone is the recipient of an EmmyR Award for her field pieces on the PBS program “Life & Times.”
Poundstone will be featured in Michele LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” column in Casino Player Magazine, and is LaFong’s Feature Interview in “Getting Personal with the Stars” Column in July’s issue of CP Magazine.
For more about Paula, click HERE.
You can catch Paula live at The Orleans
Orleans Showroom,
Jan.13 & 14 8:00pm
Comedian/Impressionist – Scott Record
Scott is one of the most requested headliners on several of the world’s most elite cruise lines. Corporate appearances make up yet another large percentage of Scott’s current schedule. Many Fortune 500 companies such as KMPG, Lucent, Warner Lambert, IBM, ATT, Chrysler, Ford, Isuzu, Phillip Morris, GE, Sunoco, American Airlines, Sun Microsystems, Pfizer, Kraft Nabisco and Motorola have enjoyed Scott’s performances and continually book him for return engagements. Scott has a great web site, check it out especially his great videos.
For more info about Scott, CLICK HERE!
You can catch Scott live at Harrah’s Las Vegas
The Improv Comedy Club, Jan.10th – 15th
Showtime:8:30PM, 10:30PM
Comedian – Jeff Capri
Described by many as “Energetically laid back,” Jeff Capri is one of very few second generation comics working today. Jeff’s observational comedic palette takes a different direction than his father’s Dick Capri’s classic Catskill style. Jeff covers everything from pop-culture, biographical and political twists as well as a silly pun or two.
For more info about Jeff, click here!
You can catch Jeff live at Harrah’s Las Vegas
The Improv Comedy Club, Jan.10th – 15th
Showtime: 8:30PM, 10:30PM
For reservations
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
Frank Marino, Tom Stevens-Las Vegas Backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
Jan. 5, 2012 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Frank Marino, Star & Producer of “Divas Las Vegas” guests on LVBST Radio Show w/Comedian Michele LaFong.
From “Divas Las Vegas”, we welcome Frank Marino, who is featured in an all star cast of superstar female impersonators who not only recreate but almost uncannily duplicate the likenesses of stars ranging from Britney Spears to Cher and Diana Ross to Beyonce even Madonna and Dolly Parton have been known to stop by. Meanwhile, Marino in his role as the show’s emcee and star changes between every act bringing an international whirlwind of couture to the stage with each spectacular entrance.
Frank will soon be featured in Comedian Michele LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated Column, “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” in Casino Player Magazine, and “Getting Personal with the Stars” Syndicated Column in Gaming Today.
For more info about Frank Marino, click here!
You can catch “Divas Las Vegas”live at Imperial Palace, now The Quad
At Imperial Theatre
Showtimes:10:00pm Nightly – Dark Fridays
Singer, Impressionist – Tom Stevens
In honor of Elvis Presley’s 77th birthday, applauded singer-impressionist and comedian Tom Stevens brings his Elvis tribute show to the Suncoast Showroom for two performances, January 7 and 8, each evening at 7:30 p.m.
While Stevens is well-known for impressions of a wide range of celebrities – including Jerry Lewis, Jimmy Stewart, Bill Clinton, George Burns, Paul Lynde, Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, Carol Channing, Bill Cosby and Robert DeNiro – his Suncoast performance will be all Elvis. Walking, talking and dressing like The King himself, Stevens will perform many of Elvis’ hits, including gospel and country songs.
For more about Tom, click here.
You can catch Tom bringing his Elvis tribute showto The Suncoast
Suncoast Showroom, Jan. 7 & 8, 7:30pm
For reservations
You can listen to a recording of our show below!
World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, Norm Johnson-Las Vegas Backstage Talk w/Comedian Michele LaFong
Dec. 29, 2011 6pm-7pm PST 1230AM in LV & The Web
Gregory Popovich guests on LVBST Radio Show with Comedian Michele LaFong. “Getting Personal with the Stars” is what LaFong does with this circus crew.
Comedy Pet Theater features an amazing cast of housecats, dogs, parrots. even geese and mice! Critics describe it as a unique blend of comedy, world-champion juggling, and the extraordinary talents of more than 30 performing pets. Gregory Popovich has rescued the animals from shelters all over the country and transformed them into Las Vegas stars! Popovich was a Finalist on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent, and is a fifth-generation circus performer who learned early on how to develop strong bonds with animals. He released his first book “You CAN Train Your Cat” in late 2009 and has been featured on The Tonight Show, David Letterman and in USA Today, just to name a few. Comedy Pet Theater performs 4pm daily at The V-Theater. See below for schedule or for more information go to http://vtheater.com/cpt.htm or call (702) 260-7200
Gregory will be featured in Michele LaFong’s Monthly Syndicated Column, “Las Vegas Backstage Talk” in Casino August 2013 edition of Casino Player Magazine.
For more info about Popovitch, CLICK HERE!
You can catch “Popovich Comedy Pet Theater”live at Planet Hollywood At V Theater
Showtimes: December 17-29 – 4:00pm – no dark dates
December 31, 2011-Calendar Year 2012 – 4:00pm – Dark Wednesdays
Las Vegas’ Favorite Publicist – Norm Johnson
Norm Johnson will be highlighting what’s happening for New Year’s and the new year to come.
In 1965, he moved to Las Vegas and worked at the Las Vegas Sun as a sports writer before becoming a featured Las Vegas entertainment columnist. Most recently he was honored with the coveted “Meatball Award” for his journalistic career in Las Vegas, presented by the men and ladies who made Las Vegas famous.entertainers.
For more info about Norm, click here!
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