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Jerry Fink

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Neck surgery won’t stop Worley from entertaining
Country star will play Green Valley Ranch less than a week after procedure
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
To hear country star Darryl Worley tell it, there was nothing to it.
GI Jams launched as a thank-you to U.S. military
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
Denny Randell and Biddy Schippers hope they’ve struck a patriotic chord with the launch of the GI Jams Web site.
Always in style
Cher demands the spectacular for her show; design icon Bob Mackie delivers
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
In an emergency, Cher calls Bob Mackie, the renowned fashion designer who has worked with almost every major celebrity in Hollywood during his 40-plus year career.
Japanese fusion jazz band spreads message of peace
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
June Kuramoto remembers returning to Japan for the first time with the jazz fusion group Hiroshima.
Aerosmith's Joe Perry prefers smaller venues for Project
His band, independent of erratic Aerosmith, is back on the road
Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
Aerosmith lead guitarist Joe Perry was on the phone to talk about his other band, the Joe Perry Project, which is coming to Las Vegas.
Monti Rock III lands a gig in Atlantic City
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
Monti Rock III is one of those Las Vegas residents famous for being famous, like Paris Hilton only more flashy.
Las Vegan aboard for debut of Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
The siren song of Las Vegas has lured Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar out of Texas.
Singers with a past to go head to head
Filipino superstar has ties to band performing at another Coast
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
The Las Vegas entertainment world is small. Follow the connection between Martin Nievera and the high-energy show band Society of Seven: Nievera, a superstar in the Philippines, is making one of his frequent appearances in Las Vegas Friday through Sunday at the Suncoast.
Chelsea Handler's wit has many targets, including her dog
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009
Comedian, author and talk show host Chelsea Handler has a new dog and an old boyfriend. She calls them both Chunk.
Sha Na Na, an outlier at Woodstock, has 8 years covered
Monday, Nov. 9, 2009
The 30 acts that performed at Woodstock in 1969 were a who’s who of a musical era.

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Recent Blog Posts (view all entries)

Canadian folk singers stopped at border, can't perform in Las Vegas
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Fearing an attack on the United States by a troupe of Canadian folk singers, Homeland Security won’t allow The Buccaneers to cross the border to perform at a house concert in Las Vegas this weekend.
Jewish performers set benefit
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Performing artists from the Las Vegas Jewish community will showcase their singing, dancing, comedy and magic talents later this month.
Elite jazz quartet to perform Sunday
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009
For less than the price of a CD jazz fans can hear live music performed by a quartet of elite Las Vegas musicians this weekend.
Cash Farrar back in Las Vegas
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009
Saxophonist Cash Farrar, whose roots go back to San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury District, is back in Vegas after a long hiatus.
On Cavemen and Jersey Boys
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
"Defending the Caveman," starring Kevin Burke, is moving from the Golden
Nugget to the Excalibur for a limited engagement Dec. 15 through Jan. 11.
Trombones featured at UNLV concert
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008
Ira Aldridge Theatre Company presents 'The Amen Corner'
Monday, Oct. 20, 2008
Drummer's daughter talks about the return of the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008
"Point Break Live!" wipes out in Vegas
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
Smokin' Joe Kubek, Bnois King at Green Valley Ranch tonight
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008

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