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JERRY'S LOUNGE
Jerry Fink has covered the broad spectrum of Las Vegas entertainment for eight years, from lounges to showrooms, from superstars to those who have visions of superstardom to old-timers who are past their prime but still love to entertain. Fink spent 20 years as a reporter/editor/feature writer with the Tulsa World before joining the Las Vegas Sun. He is a graduate of City College of San Francisco, U.C. Berkeley and the University of Oklahoma.

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Photo: Pink Martini, an orchestra with a wide range of so

Pink Martini: No boundaries of sound: Wednesday, September 16, 2009; MUSIC: Eccentric and eclectic, orchestra blends genres — and languages; By Jerry Fink; If film director Federico Fellini had created a band, it would be Pink Martini, a genre-busting orchestra from Portland, Ore. The group was founded by classical pianist Thomas Lauderdale, who grew up loving everything from Chopin and Hungarian folk songs to Scott Joplin and the soundtrack of “Midnight Cowboy.”

Show packed with U.K. talent to take the Orleans stage

Show packed with U.K. talent to take the Orleans stage: Wednesday, September 9, 2009; LOOKING IN ON: ENTERTAINMENT:; By Jerry Fink; One of Elton John’s favorite bands — the Overtures — heads the lineup of “Britain’s Top Talent,” a variety show coming to the Orleans this weekend. Leading up to the Overtures are five acts including magician-comedian Paul Zenon, yo-yo expert Arron Sparks, baton twirler/acrobat Nathalie Enterline and vocalist Ben Stone, the producer’s son.

'Smooth blues’ gets a warm reception: Thursday, July 23, 2009; MUSIC: Drummer Larry Wrice brought out the brushes to keep it soft; By Jerry Fink; “Smooth blues” had a quiet but auspicious debut Wednesday night at DeStefano’s Italian Restaurant.

Experts talk on the state of jazz in Las Vegas: Wednesday, July 15, 2009; MUSIC: Jazz symposium evokes comments about saving jazz as art form; By Jerry Fink; During a symposium earlier this year, a panel of experts spoke on the fate of jazz in Las Vegas.

Photo: Howie Gold performs with Carl Grove on sax at Icha

No longer in many casinos, lounge entertainment lives in bar: Tuesday, July 7, 2009; OFF THE STRIP:; By Jerry Fink; Longtime Vegas lounge entertainer Howie Gold has a theory.

Vegas pianist wows Imelda Marcos: Friday, June 26, 2009; Jerry's Lounge:; By Jerry Fink; David Osborne sometimes bills himself as the “Pianist to the Presidents.” After a recent trip to the Philippines he might add “and to First Ladies.”

Photo: Guitarist Huck Daniels, center, and other Vegas pe

Jamming just like it’s Old Vegas: Thursday, June 25, 2009; VINTAGE VEGAS:; By Jerry Fink; Musicians and fans begin arriving early at El Cortez for the weekly Huck Daniels Celebrity Jam Session.

'Rock Cabaret’ returns to Liberace Museum: Friday, June 19, 2009; By Jerry Fink; The a cappella group Mosaic will be among the entertainers performing in a late night revue Sunday at the Liberace Museum.

Chicago’s secret’s out: Upper U.S. Showband plays Fitzgerald’s: Friday, June 19, 2009; By Jerry Fink; The Upper U. S. Showband is so popular in Chicago, where it has played off and on for about 45 years, it doesn’t advertise its gigs. “It’s a Chicago staple,” says 'Defending the Caveman’ star Kevin Burke, who once played drums for the 12-piece band. “They perform in secret locations, known only to their fans – their fan base is so strong that’s the way they prefer to do it.”

Out to revive a locals joint: Wednesday, June 3, 2009; Off the Strip: ‘Troubleshooter’ wants to restore bar to a haven for dancers, gamblers, eventually diners; By Jerry Fink; “I’m becoming like a troubleshooter,” Turan "Turk" Atilla says. “I don’t want to take over a successful operation. If you do you pay top price and you will only lose. The best you can do is keep it going. The only way to go is down. This way I get into it for less money and the only way to go is up.”

777th show? McCambridge hopes move to Planet Hollywood will be lucky: Friday, May 1, 2009; By Jerry Fink; Mentalist Gerry McCambridge isn’t superstitious but he says when he moves his popular show from Hooters to Planet Hollywood on May 15 his opening night will be his 777th performance since moving to Las Vegas four years ago.

Photo: Contortionist Stephanie Castellone performs as

Entertaining one another, not the tourists: Monday, April 27, 2009; OFF THE STRIP:; By Jerry Fink; The “Amos Glick Variety Show”-- a free revue produced by its namesake, a clown with “Le Reve” at Wynn Las Vegas -- takes over the Square Apple monthly, on the second or third Wednesday.

Photo: Country music star Trace Adkins is taking on a sma

‘Free-thinking roughneck’ makes time for Primm, Vegas: Thursday, April 2, 2009; TRACE ADKINS:; By Jerry Fink; Country music star Trace Adkins performs double duty on a swing through Southern Nevada this weekend.

Andrew Dice Clay plays Palazzo lounge: Thursday, March 5, 2009; COMEDY:; By Jerry Fink; Risque comedian Andrew Dice Clay will be the first entertainer to perform at the Palazzo's SugarcaneLive!, formerly the Sugarcane Lounge, beginning March 25 and continuing through April 4.

Rando parties at 99 like he has his whole life: Thursday, January 29, 2009; ENTERTAINMENT:; By Jerry Fink; Doc Rando celebrated his birthday Tuesday night the way he has celebrated most of his 99 years, surrounded by family, friends and music.