October 2008 - Lake Tahoe Entertainer

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Ross Orlando
775-588-5657
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Victor Babbitt • Howie Nave
Paul Reder • Emily Myers
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LAKE TAHOE
ENTERTAINER
530.573.1376
P.O.Box 550996
South Lake Tahoe CA. 96155
E-Mail:
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Fax: 530-573-1376
What’s On & Where
BAR 24 - 775-588-6611 Ext 3477
Located inside Bill's Casino. Fat Tuesdays Drink Specials
Battle of the Bands - Every Thursday - $5000 Purse
BEACH HUT DELI - 530-541-SURF
Beer Bong Tour - Oct 11 • Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm - Party Trays
BEACON - CAMP RICHARDSON
Live Music • Lakeview Deck Dining • Okober Fest - Oct 4 - 5
BROTHERS BAR & GRILL - 530-541-7017
Happy Hours - Horseshoe Pits - Food Specials - Pool Table
McP'S PUB TAHOE - 530-542-4435
Live Music Every Night - No Cover - Pool Tables
MONTBLEU - 775-588-3515
Knock on Wood - Movie Premiere - Oct 11
Freakers Ball - Oct 31
OPAL ULTRA LOUNGE
Wednesday - Lingerie Party
BLU NIGHTCLUB - Theme Nights - Drink Specials - Guest DJ's
DEL SOUL/THE ZONE/HQ BAR - Happy Hour Sun - Fri 10pm - 1am
GALERIE BLU - Live Jazz Friday & Saturday
BUNNY RANCH - 775-246-9901
NAKED FISH - 530-541-FISH
THE CANTINA - 530-544-1233
OFF THE HOOK - 530-544-5599
COYOTE GRILL - 775-586-1822
ORCHID'S - 530-544-5541
CRYSTAL BAY CASINO - 775-833-6333
RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS - 530-583-2801
THE DIVIDED SKY - 530-577-0775
RIVA GRILL - 530-542-2600
EDGEWOOD TAHOE - 775-588-2787
ROCKWATER - 530-544-8004
FIRE & ICE - 530-542-6650
ROJOS - 530-541-4960
FOX & HOUND - 775-588-8887
SAM'S PLACE - 775-588-2844
FRESH KETCH - 530-541-5683
STEAMERS - 530-541-8818
HARD ROCK -775-588-6200
STIR IT UP - 530-542-3354
HARRAH’S - 775-588-6611
TAHOE SPORTS - 530-308-8016
World Class Entertainment - Full Bar
Happy Hour - Mon - Fri - 3pm - 6pm • Outdoor Patio Dining
Video Poker • Great Food • Tuesday Nights 2 for 1 Fajitas
Live Music - See ad for line-up. Call for details
Live Music - Happy Hours 3pm - 6pm - Epic Food - Summer Specials
Brook's Bar & Grill - Edgewood Restaurant - Lakeview Dining
An Improvisational Grill - Outdoor Fire Pit
Happy Hour 3pm - 6pm - Video Poker - Wednesday Ladies Night
Live Music • Nightly Food Specials • Tahoe Keys Marina
Have Your Parties Here! - September 28 - Intercept - 6pm
SOUTH SHORE ROOM
Colin Quinn - Oct 18 • Mimi Chu & Joyce Lee - Oct 25
Smothers Brothers - Oct 31 & Nov 1
CENTER STAGE - Arthur Hervey - Fri & Sat
RENDEZVOUS LOUNGE - Rocky Sleight - Fri - Sun
VEX NIGHTCLUB - Open Thurs - Sat
HARVEYS - 775-588-2411
IMPROV - New Comics Weekly - MC Howie Nave
TAHOE LIVE STAGE - Jesse Kalin's CBK - Fri & Sat
CABO WABO - Entertainment Nightly
HORIZON - 775-588-6211
GOLDEN CABARET
Canival Cabaret - 2 Shows Nightly
ASPEN LOUNGE - Live Music • NEW SPORTS BAR
J-MAX PRODUCTIONS - 866-468-3399
Sushi & Unique Cuisine
Fresh Sushi, Sashimi & Seafood, Bento Boxes, Party Platters
Authentic Thai Cuisine
Call for show dates & times. • www.renegadeshows.com
Live Music Fri & Sat - Lakefront Dining
Open Mic Tues - Celtic Music - Thursday - Mark Wilson - Friday -
Karaoke - Sunday & Tuesday @ 9:30pm - Drink Specials - Wed - Open Mic
Happy Hours - 3pm - 6pm & 10pm - 12 am - Beer Pong Wednesdays
Outdoor Patio - $2 Tacos Monday & Saturday
Espresso - Organic Coffee - Real Fruit Smoothies - Baked Goods
Ski Run Boat Co. - 530-544-0200
Tahoe Keys Boat & Charter Rentals - 530-544-8888
TONY'S CHEESESTEAKS & RAVIOLIS
530-544-7827 - 3940 Lake Tahoe Blvd - Next to Naked Fish
TUDOR PUB - 530-541-6603
Happy Hour Mon - Fri 5pm - 7pm • Nightly Specials
Live Music - Tuesday Ladies Night
TURN 3 - 530-542-3199
Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4pm - 7pm • Pool Tables • 16 TV's
VALHALLA - 530-541-4975
Art - Music - Theatre - Festival - valhallatahoe.com
WHISKEY DICK'S SALOON - 530-544-3425
Live Music - Pool - Darts - Shuffleboard - Food - Happy Hour 3pm - 7pm
Call for show dates & times. • jmaxproductions.net
WING STREET- 530-541-7071
Karaoke - Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays - 11pm in the Tavern
WOODWIND CRUISES - 888-867-6394
LAKESIDE INN & CASINO - 775-588-7777
LATE NITE PRODUCTIONS
Guttermouth - Oct 11 - Whiskey Dicks
Collie Buddz - Oct 22 - whiskey Dicks
Lou Dog Trio - Oct 25 - Whiskey Dicks
Voodoo Glowskulls - Oct 29 - Whiskey Dicks
Pizza Hut • Happy Hour - Mon - Fri - 3pm - 5pm • NFL Sunday Ticket
Safari Rose - Tahoe Cruises - www.tahoeboatcruises.com
ZEPHYR COVE RESORT - 775-589-4908
MS Dixie Cruises • Restaurant • Sunset Bar & Grill •Marina
Ross Orlando's Tahoe Spotlight
Legendary rock stars KISS
brought their classic Rock ‘n’ Roll
show to Tahoe at Harveys Outdoor
Arena. They’re the big-time wrestling
of Rock ‘n’ Roll, mixed with a bit of
“Spinal Tap” the movie, circus tricks,
comic book characters, and in-yourface Rock that blended beautifully like
a tasty New Orleans gumbo. Faces
painted, exploding pyrotechnics,
high flying flames, huge high-heeled
shoes, fire-breathing, high-rise lifters,
zip lines, and dripping blood (looked
real), accompanied original members
Gene Simmons on bass and vocals
and Paul Stanley on lead vocals and
guitar – along with Eric Singer on
drums and Tommy Thayer on lead
guitar as the new touring members.
The excited crowd, many with their
faces painted, cheered as the big KISS
lettering flashed on stage. “Hotter than
Hell,” “Let Me Go Rock ‘n’ Roll,”
“Rock and Roll All Nite,” “Shout It
Outloud,” “I Was Made for Lovin
You,” “Lick It Up,” “Detroit Rock
City” and “Love Gun” were highlights
to the very entertaining show. Stanley
was on a zip line that went across the
crowd to the back of the arena on to a
small stage, to perform to that section
of fans. Simmons tongued blood
drippings – always a classic! This
is show biz, baby. They know how
to entertain! Simmons with his long
tongue, posed for me many times….
he loves the camera! The confetti
machine was on max, like a Tahoe
snow storm. The high risers took the
boys as high as the top of the stage
as they performed. Flames exploded
out of the lead’s guitar many times
during the solo. KISS still knows how
to entertain all ages with a recipe that
started in the mid-70s and continues
today that’s timeless and exciting.
Harveys has The Improv with
host Howie Nave (from KRLT 93.9)
and new comics each week who are
very funny for all to laugh.
The Hard Rock is always a good
time with food and drinks and music.
They had a benefit for the Carson
Tahoe Cancer Center Breast Fund with
L.A. band Intercept. Check out this
month’s benefit there – always a fun
time for good causes.
On Fridays and Saturdays at the
Tahoe Live Stage inside Harveys next
to the Hard Rock, is live music to
enjoy.
Cabo Wabo, Sammy Hagar’s
place, has live entertainment every
night. Tahoe’s Cash Only Band plays
every Tuesday.
Horizon had their classic car show
with cool cars you wished you owned.
Carnival Cabaret is back at the
Horizon’s Cabaret. The men, the
make-up, the dresses – a unique variety
show that’s fun and entertaining to see.
They were here for four years, and now
they’re back. One name impersonation
performances include Dolly, Cher,
Diana, Barbra, Reba, Bette, and Prince,
with the one and only James “Gypsy”
Haake as the star and comic relief. His
Don Rickles style blends well with
his excellent improv with audience
members. Haake has performed on
Broadway, “La Cage” and Mel Brooks’s
“To Be or Not To Be” movie, not to
mention many TV shows. His outfit
changes throughout the whole show are
remarkable as are the talented dancers.
Catch this fun show.
MontBleu had the New Orleans
first family of funk, The Neville
Brothers. Aaron, Art, Charles and
Cyril and their hot band sounded so
cool and spiritual. My brother, Steve,
and my dad, Phil, were all smiles as we
enjoyed the show.
Pablo Cruise concluded the free
outdoor shows at Common Beach in
Tahoe City where you can have lots of
fun every Sunday from July through
the first week in September. They were
the first band I photo-shot in 1977 at
Kirkwood. Wow – time flies when
you’re having fun!
Catch Halloween parties with
the 30th Annual Freaker Ball at
MontBleu, Vex Nightclub at Harrah’s,
Cabo Wabo at Harveys, Whiskey
Dick’s, The Tudor Pub, Crystal Bay
Casino, and Bar 24. It will be a
freakin’ good time for all. Next month
will be our classic Halloween Pictorial
issue.
Harrah’s has Mickey Thomas
and Starship Oct. 11, Colin Quinn
Oct. 18, The Smothers Brothers Oct.
31 and Nov. 1, Blue Oyster Cult Nov.
8, José Feliciano Nov. 15. Now that’s
a variety of talent to check out.
Vex Nightclub inside Harrah’s
has Go-Go Dancers, sexy topless
dancers, high-aerial stunts that are very
impressive, cool DJ music, and big
smiles from all who attend.
BLU and Opal Nightclub at
MontBleu also creates a great time
with many themes and drink specials.
The 38th Annual Food & Wine
Tasting presented by Soroptimist
International is Nov. 7, always a fun
time for all.
Bar 24 inside Bill’s has Battle of
the Bands on Thursday nights that are
a lot of fun to see.
Zephyr Cove Resort had many
volleyball tournaments and has boat
cruises, the Sunset Bar & Grill and a
cool beach.
And remember, “Keep the Faith.”
Scientifically of Hypothetically!!
TRPA needs to be a little more
cautious in the way they spend our money
considering they are a dual state funded
appointed political organization with no
common sense or oversight. Take for
example BMP’s which stands for Best
Management Practices which in it’s own
right is an oxymoron. I mean why make
the individual homeowner do all these
BMP’s which prevent us from utilizing
our property to it’s fullest when the State,
Conservancy, County and City are building
them anyway. I look at all the huge BMP
projects going on around the area and
really have to wonder if my little rocks are
going to matter that much. If we took some
of the crappy areas, which we have done in
the past, and put in major BMP’s to filter
sediment and then MAINTAINED them
homeowners could then put in that deck or
have a bigger driveway so a car can at least
fit on it. Bigger driveway’s means your
not parking on the dirt and causing more
erosion. I believe in the house footprint
max at 30% to prevent these oversized
houses but preventing decks and driveways
just plain mean. The TRPA has never
ever proven scientifically or hypothetically
(How about those ten dollar words?) that
BMP’s work. Transporation is another area
where the TRPA has sqandered our tax
dollars or perhaps wasted is a better word.
About 5 years ago the TRPA got a grant
from the Feds for about $185K for some
goofy transportation idea in the stateline or
Camp Rich area involving two beautifully
restored 1930 something cars and two pull
behind trailers of which one was ADA
compliant. They were stored at Harveys
and only moved once and that was last
week where they were towed to the ATM
Transit garage in the city. The only reason
they were moved is Harveys didn’t want
them there when the Feds come sniffing
around wondering where the money went
and why they have sat for five years. If
anyone is thinking I am bullshitting go by
the garage and check them out and call the
TRPA and ask them. I notice this particular
item didn’t come up when they gave the
head of TRPA a merit raise. Kinda like the
bonus Wall street executives get when they
screw the shareholders, stockholders, mom
& pop and get away with it.
Last Minute Addition: As soon as they
hit Ca the CHP deemed the trailers were
illegal for highway use and they could not
be legally used for transporting anything.
Great.
I drive through the ‘Y’ everyday and
I think the new or should I say only
wider lanes will work as long as the
Subway truck doesn’t keep parking in the
no parking zone everyday to advertise his
shop. I thought the city banned that but he
seems to get away with it on a daily basis.
I wonder if that is due to the fact that his
truck is registered in Nevada and they run
the city anyway.
Last month I touched on Local
Shopping and since then several business’s
have shut down due directly to non-local
shopping. It will only get worse. Ford had
an area of responsibility which covered
the lake and partway to Pville in which
58 cars and trucks were sold. Our local
Ford only sold 14 of those, all the rest
were bought off the hill, you can’t survive
on 14 sales in 3 months. I have dealt with
Ford up here and I know their prices were
the same as everyone else and they would
match anyone. The same goes for the other
stores and shops but it all boils down to
one thing, GAS. Gas is 50 cents cheaper
off the hill and most of us will go to great
lengths to save a buck, especially in todays
economy. We are also spur of the moment
shoppers and what the hell, while were
here let’s do other shopping while were at
it. Gas comes down we stay at home.
Last Minute Addition: TRPA has had
all the new BLU GO bus signs done off
the hill and they look great from that guys
house, unfortunate we have to look at them
up here cuz they are a joke.
I tried to watch the Vice Presidential
debates but when I realized there wasn’t
going to be a Wardrobe Malfuntion I lost
interest.
There is more write ups and articles
in the Trib Sports section about out of
area happenings than there are about local
teams and athletes. Show a little pride in
our town and assign a reporter to follow
local sports like we used to have in the
past. I remember when we had our own
seperate section with nothing but local
sports. I know the local sponsors, many of
whom advertise in your paper, would like
to see their names advertised as sponsors.
You always get the same group of local
business’’s sponsoring teams and that is the
great thing about this town. We still have
a lot of longtime locals who continue to
support our town despite all the problems.
Still bitching and harping about needing
a full time Mayor.
T at the Deli, it will never happen.
Danger, Ya still out there?
Later, Skibum.
As Usual: skibumfamily@sbcglobal.net
The Dollyrots - Hard Rock Cafe - Oct. 30
In recognition of National Breast
Cancer Awareness Month, Hard Rock
Cafe Lake Tahoe will rock out for the
fight against breast cancer. On Thursday
October 30th, Hard Rock Cafe Lake
Tahoe will host Pinktober, featuring a live
performance by The Dollyrots.
Also enter a drawing to win a Pink
Fender guitar autographed by Sheryl
Crow, with proceeds benefiting the Carson
Tahoe Cancer Center. The funds raised
stay locally and assist underinsured and
unisured women.
This stop is part of Hard Rock
International’s Pinktober campaign, a
month-long initiative committed to raising
awareness and funds for breast cancer
research. The Pinktober campaign includes
a series of live music events at Hard Rock
venues around the world that feature both
established and emerging artists rockin’
for a cause. Hard Rock properties will also
offer a limited-edition 2008 Hard Rock
Breast Cancer Awareness Pin, T-shirt and
key chain and feature a line of special Pink
drinks. Proceeds* from the sale of special
limited edition 2008 Hard Rock Pinktober
merchandise will benefit The Breast
Cancer Research
Howie Nave
COMEDY FROM THE MOUNTAIN
I know this column is all about who
is coming up here comedy-wise to the
mountain but after just returning from
Kuwait and Iraq wanted to jot down a
few brief observations and reflections
if you will about performing for the
military overseas okay? First off it was
more than an honor to even be asked to
be part of a comedy tour for the troops
and second the shows were secondary
when compared with the meet & greet
portion after the show. That was to me
by far the most rewarding hearing the
stories from the soldiers how they looked
forward to returning home. There were
so many instances I don’t have the space
here now to tell you about it but will
say that performing in the Middle East
was the most rewarding experience ever
having all branches of the military as out
audience. No one is allowed to drink in
both Kuwait and Iraq so when you couple
that with the fact that everyone was
carrying M4s or M16s there was never
a heckler so that was a bonus. The heat
was miserable and when it’s 90 degrees
at 5am you kind of get an indicator on
how hot the rst of the day will be. All of
Kuwait smelled like oil. Literally! The
moment you exit the Kuwait Airport it
smells of refineries and the scary part
is that those who picked us up were
oblivious to that smell because they have
been over there so long. After spending
two weeks in both Kuwait and mostly
Iraq I no longer want to see the color
tan anymore as that was pretty much the
color of everything especially in Kuwait.
There was some green mostly from those
places along the Tigris River in Iraq but
90% pretty much baron and sandy as
hell. I brought over with me both letters
from the Sheffif’s Dept. and from Mayor
Mike Webber both pretty saying the
same thing: that we are thinking of you
all and very proud for what it is you are
doing for our country. I also brought over
with me letters from school children that
I delivered to one of the FOBs (Forward
Operating Base) and the soldiers said
they would post the student’s letters and
drawings and also write them back from
Iraq. I also brought over ten pounds of
Starbucks coffee courtesy of GM Robert
Hernandez from the Tahoe City location
and dropped off the bags at those smaller
FOBs that were running low on coffee
so it was cool I could pack all of that
with me to bring overseas. At some point
when I have finished downloading all of
the images I took (both from digital and
35mm) would like to share with anyone
who might be interested. Okay, and now
it’s time to let you know about some of
my favorite acts coming up here.
Appearing here October 7th
through the 12th are comedians John
Caponera and Kenny Bob Davis. Both
are excellent acts and really could be
billed as a co-headlining show that week.
Caponera brings with him a positive feel
to his shows every time and for that I
have to admit I get a little cynical. He is
pretty much always in an upbeat mood
and it comes across on stage. Yes, I can
learn from ‘Cap’ and try to make every
show a better one like he does so well.
The Chicago native has one of those
faces that looks very familiar yet you
just can’t place where you’ve seen it.
His everyman persona lends itself very
useful not just on the big screen but also
on stage as you will witness. I like to
tease him because he got his first break
doing a local Chicago version the Gong
Ahow that netted him $500.00 as the
winner and realized he should give this
comedy thing a try. He sure did. Howell
J. Malham Jr. of The Chicago Tribune
writes: “Every so often, the kingdom of
comedy is graced with a gifted, naturally
refined performer who can effectively
demonstrate the transcendental powers
of the medium while making it look
deceptively easy.” He did a great stint
in Las Vegas and Michael Paskevich of
The Las Vegas Review-Journal wrote,
“Unafraid of letting a room grow quiet,
Caponera sets his own intentionally
erratic pace, pausing to perfection to
complement his oddly timed but
rewarding comic insights. The jokes
are further bolstered by his talent for
faciaaal gestures that range from goofy to
arrogant, making Caponera arguably the
hottest club headliner going at present.”
Kenny Bob Davis has been a fixture
performing up here long before there
was a regular comedy club anywhere
up here at the basin. Kenny’s a very
affable guy and when people ask what
is his comedy is like it would be a little
like if you took a polish version of
Jackie Gleason and the biting country
charm of Will Rogers mixed with Roy
Clark’s musical warmth and the energy
of General Patton all rolled into one.
That almost describes Kenny Bob Davis.
To his audiences he is an “Everyman.”
To the entertainment industry Kenny’s
quite unique and special. He started
his career in show business as a guitar
playing folk-singer in the sixties. It was
within this atmosphere that he developed
his heightened sense of audience rapport
and comedic interplay throwing out some
humorous material between his songs.
Soon after people started coming for the
comedy in addition to the music. Come
on down and see why won’t you?
Coming here October 14th through
the 19th is Jeremy Hotz. In addition
to his stand up Jeremy has shot several
television pilots, toured extensively
throughout North America and found time
to perform at several comedy festivals
including the prestigious Montreal Just
For Laughs Comedy Festival. He still
thinks everyone he works with gets
bigger laughs than he does which is just
not true. Why the insecurity I ask him?
He pretty much summed it up by saying,
“You need to fail at everything else so I’
still question my ability.” Having known
him for well over ten years you just sort
of roll with the insecurities and just know
he always kills. Jeremy really is one of
the more unique talents we have ever had
up here. It’s not just the smart material
and insights but also the delivery he has.
Even that sounds neurotic. Oh sure we
all are sometimes in this line of work
but Jeremy has it down to a science.
With him is comedian Jeff Burghart and
the last time he was over five years ago.
Wow. I have to tell you right up front
that if you start to engage Jeff in ANY
conversation it will wind up being a
funny one all of the time. He never seems
to rest when it comes to the comedy of
everything. He is without a doubt one
of the best voice impressionists working
today bar none. And yes, if you do talk
to him he will answer you in just about
every voice except his own! He doesn’t
have voices just in his head but actual
characters that apparently need to come
out from time to time. Good thing that
he is in the field of comedy or else they
probably would have locked him up a
long time ago.
Other favs include Kivi Rogers and
Ronnie Schell the week of October
21st through the 26th and of course
Halloween is happening which is my
favorite holiday especially up here
in Tahoe. Looking forward to seeing
everyone out for that night and hope you
have a great October too.
‘The Buzz’ - Harrah's - Harveys
October is the time for fall fun at Harrah’s Lake
Tahoe.
Starship starring Mickey Thomas, returns to the
South Shore on October 11. Starship took mainstream
pop rock by storm in the early ‘80s with their hit “We
Built This City.” The band quickly followed up with
another number one hit “Sara.”
The hilarious Irish-American comedian Colin Quinn
will be cracking audiences up with his comedic wit on
October 18. On Saturday, October 25 the South Shore
Room is in for a special treat with Mimi Chu and Joyce
Lee, two extraordinary Asian performers. Rounding
out the month are the legendary Smothers Brothers on
October 31 and November 1. The Smothers Brothers are
considered time-honored legends whose lengthy career
has surpassed all other comedy teams in history with
2008 marking their 50th year performing together.
October is time for Halloween treats at Harrah’s and
Harveys Lake Tahoe. Vex Nightclub will be hosting
their annual Halloween Bash on Friday, October 31 with
spooky decorations, fun contests and drinks specials.
The Cabo Wabo Cantina is throwing a Trick or Treat
Party like no other on Friday, October 31! There will
be more treats than tricks at this party sponsored by Red
Bull, Corona and Jager, with live music all-night long,
drink specials and costume contests.
Smothers Brothers
by Emily Myers
James 'Gypsy' Haake Returns to Headline Carnival Cabaret
Carnival Cabaret playing at
Horizon Casino Resort became Lake
Tahoe’s longest running show in history
when it closed in January of 2004.
Now, almost five years later, the hit
show returns for an encore engagement
starring James “Gypsy” Haake. This
high-energy production combines the
best in impersonations, comedy and
dance. With an all-new cast bringing
their recreations of some of the biggest
names in music and show business.
Carnival Cabaret will leave you
breathless with our country’s most popular
divas. James “Gypsy” Haake stars as the
popular “mistress” of ceremonies, with
performances by five of the country’s top
female impersonators, bringing to the
stage their tributes to Cher, Bette Midler,
Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and many
others, backed up by two wickedly
talented male dancers.
When first in Tahoe, James “Gypsy”
Haake, developed a huge following
appearing in Horizon’s most successful
show and appearing on the covers of
ACTION News magazine. Gypsy was
discovered by Mel Brooks while hosting
the original night club production of La
Cage Aux Folles in Hollywood. Gypsy
has appeared in many hit films including
“To Be Or Not To Be” with Mel Brooks
and Anne Bancroft, “The Morning After”
with Jane Fonda, “Troop Beverly Hills”
with Shelley Long and played Uncle
Otto on the hit show “Married with
Children”.
The show also features the talents
of Kevin Wiley (Reba McEntire, Dolly
Parton and Judy Garland). Kevin is
a successful Hollywood make up artist
and has been working with the show’s
producer for over two years. Wiley has
performed all over the country and also
has appeared on Bravo’s hit program
“Workout”.
Patrick Ross (Barbra Streisand and
Bette Midler) comes from Albuquerque,
New Mexico. Patrick has performed
throughout the country as well as Aruba.
He was one of the original cast members
of Carnival Cabaret in its initial run.
Tony Celestine (Diana Ross and
Dionne Warwick) comes from Dallas,
Texas. Tony was one of the original cast
members as well for Carnival Cabaret in
its original four year run.
Steven Andrade (Cher) comes from
New Jersey. Steven has worked in Aruba
as well as throughout the United States.
Frank Moore (Prince) has
performed around the globe. Frank has
worked for Legends In Concert in Las
Vegas and has traveled to numerous
countries as Prince. He is considered the
leading Prince tribute artist.
Luis Camacho (Choreographer) is
the original choreographer of Carnival
Cabaret. Luis will spend several weeks
in Los Angeles as well as Lake Tahoe
working with the cast in developing the
show. Luis is often recognized for his
work with Madonna and his role in the
documentary “Truth or Dare.” Luis was
the main influence in the dance craze
“Vogue” that inspired one of Madonna’s
most memorable songs and music videos
(which Luis appears in). Luis spent two
years dancing alongside Madonna in
music videos, on the stages of the biggest
arenas around the world and on the MTV
Video Awards.
Dan Gore and Paul Blane
(Producers) return as showroom
producers. Dan was the producing
mastermind behind the success of
Carnival’s original engagement, taking
a three month engagement and turning
it into a record-breaking four-year run.
Dan has traveled throughout the country
seeking the best impersonators for this
current production. Dan has produced
impersonator shows and booked
impersonator talent throughout the
world. After Carnival Cabaret closed in
2004, Dan was responsible for booking
all of the impersonators in the Sandra
Bullock film “Miss Congeniality 2” and
has been featured on Bravo’s hit show
“Workout” as well as on NBC’s “Today”
show. Dan began his career as a George
Michael impersonator before turning his
talents behind-the-scenes.
Two shows will be performed
nightly, Tuesday through Sunday, at
8:00 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets are
$26.95 plus tax. Minors are welcome
to attend the show, but be advised there
is some adult humor. Tickets can be
purchased by calling 1-800-683-8266 or
at ticketmaster.com.
Nightlife Evolved
The “30th Annual Freakers
Ball” Tahoe’s largest, oldest and most
extravagant Halloween Party continues
its ghostly tradition on Friday, October
31, 2008. Due to the monumental size of
this event, The Freakers Ball now includes
all three of MontBleu’s party venues
Opal Ultra Lounge, Blu Nightclub
and the 14,000 sq, ft. Grand Ballroom.
This year’s party will feature elaborate
decorations, drink specials, body painting,
GoGo dancers and the live non-stop
dance hits from “The Cheese Balls.” A
$10,000 cash and prize costume contest
with sponsorship packages from local
favorites such as Sierra at Tahoe, Skydive
Tahoe and The Powder House Ski and
Snowboard shop will take place a the
stroke of midnight. Body Painting will
be available for those who either forgot
their costumes or those who decide to go
with a little more risque look! Doors will
open at 8 PM and the party will rage well
into the wee hours. One affordable ticket
price gets you a VIP wristband that allows
access to all three parties. Tickets are still
only $15 in advance and $20 the night of
the event. Tickets as well as special room
rates are available in advance by calling
Montbleu at 1-800-648-3353. Buy early,
tickets sell out fast!
Blu Nightclub, MontBleu’s high
energy dance venue offering top local
and world renowned DJ’s still rocks
every Monday night featuring “$2 you
call it” drinks. Locals with an ID proving
residence within a 50 mile radius receive
half price admission and hotel guests are
always free. What a party! Friday nights
at Blu pops with a ladies night, offering
free admission for ladies before midnight.
Groups of six or more ladies who make
reservations in advance receive a free
bottle of champagne. Saturday at Blu is
Bachelorette Party Night featuring VIP
line privileges and free admission for all
bachelorette parties who make advanced
reservations. Doors open at 10 PM. For
VIP table & bottle reservations please cal
1-775-586-2000.
Opal Ultra Lounge, Lake Tahoe’s
most relaxing and enticing night life
venue, offers fire dancers, Hookah
pipes, theme nights and internationally
known DJ’s. Adorned with floor-toceiling curtains, a mahogany dance
floor, overstuffed furniture and sultry red
hues, Opal’s ambiance is enhanced every
Wednesday by a wild “Lingerie Party
Night” where ladies drink free from 8 pm
– 11 pm after which a midnight lingerie
show works the crowd into frenzy. Friday
and Saturday at Opal features an 8 pm
– 10 pm Happy Hour, top forty dance
music and a friendly staff. Doors open at
9 PM and the 1-775-586-2000 reservation
assures VIP seating
Del Soul Mexican Grill features
authentic Mexican food in a colorful
and vibrant Southwestern atmosphere.
The bar features a 4 pm – 12 am $2.00
Margarita Happy Hour special that just
can’t be beat!
The Zone Sports Bar and Party
Pit is Lake Tahoe’s best spot to watch all
the action. Saturday, October 18th, 2008
UFC 89 Bisping vs. Leben will bring
the big screens alive with a special 9 pm
showing. Then on October 25th, 2008
UFC 90 will feature Silva vs. Cote for
a brawl you will not want to miss. The
Zone is also the place to catch the entire
season’s football schedule with “The Zone
Special”, a $3 Bud Light Draft and your
By Dave Davis
choice of stadium nosh: hot dog, nachos
or pizza. Celebrate every touchdown at
the Zone with $3 chilled shots of Patron
Silver and $3 Corona’s.
HQ the main casino bar, located in
the middle of it all, offers a wonderful
warm fire pit with full views of all the
casino action. Lush seating, combined
with the latest, hottest music videos
creates a friendly, all night vibe. HQ
center bar reins as Lake Tahoe’s number
one rendezvous spot.
The MontBleu Theatre continues
its role as a spectacular venue for Lake
Tahoe’s events top entertainment. On
October 11th 2008 the theatre will
feature the First Track Productions
new snowboarding movie “Knock on
Wood.” Free to the public the film will
feature the latest up and coming stars of
today’s snowboarding world. Tickets
for MontBleu concerts and shows are
available by calling the MontBleu Box
Office at 800-648-3353.
For more information on show
times and nightlife venues, check out
montbleuresort.com. MontBleu is owned
by Tropicana Casino & Resorts.
Another Late Night with Late Nite Billy
Well Tahoe, there is only one way
to describe how I am feeling right
now, and that is EXCITED! For a few
reasons. One, Winter is right around
the corner. Two, it is beautiful to see
all the new people moving to town this
time of year. And three, I am coming up
on eleven consistent years of bringing
live music to Lake Tahoe! It was
November 23rd, 1997 when I brought
my first show to town and I have been
going strong ever since! I started LateNite Productions back then as a hobby
and now 11 years later I have made
quite a career for myself! Looking
around my office, I see memorabilia
from all the shows I have done, some
of my personal fav’s were Parliament
/ Funkadelic, Sublime, Black Eyed
Peas, De La Soul, Mixmaster Mike,
E-40, Too Short, Tommy Lee, Mickey
Avalon, Sugarhill Gang, Sir MixA-Lot, Afroman, Method Man,
Hieroglyphics, Living Legends, Sage
Francis, Atmosphere and the list goes
on. The best part about it is, I couldn’t
have done any of it with out the support
of all the Tahoe locals!
Now October 2008 might possibly
be one of the best months yet this year
for live music! Maybe I got a little too
excited when I was putting all these
shows together but I have been working
hard and there is defiantly something
for everyone so get ready! Let me tell
you a little about everything coming
up!
If you are down for a night of
sweaty, foul-mouthed, high energy
Punk Rock, then you don’t want to
miss Guttermouth with Anti-Panti and
3UpFront at Whiskey Dick’s Saloon
on Saturday, October 11th. Last time
these guys rocked Tahoe it was sold
out so get your tickets early!
Last month we tried our first show
over at Mo’s Place (inside Super 8)
with Reggae Legend, Eek-A-Mouse
and it was a huge success. Everyone
was excited about the new Venue and
was waiting to hear what’s next. Well,
here it is - Saturday, October 18th
we are bringing you one of the most
inspirational and legendary reggae
bands of all time - Bob Marley’s
Original Wailers! This is for sure a
don’t miss show!
Just a few days later on Wednesday,
October 22nd we are back at Whiskey
Dick’s Saloon and we bring you Collie
Buddz w/ DJ Pee Wee and guests Rise
of the Revolution mixing the sounds
of reggae, dancehall, hip-hop, soca
and more. Collie Buddz is one of the
coolest but yet hottest reggae artists on
the charts today.
While on the subject of mixing
genre’s of music, in my opinion, no
one does it better than Sublime. From
Punk, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Ska, and
Dub, they did it all. We will be paying
tribute to them on Saturday, October
25th with the Lou Dog Trio and guests
Starving Millionaires and Audiodub.
Lou Dog Trio rocked out to a sold out
crowd (almost all Ladies) at Whiskey
Dicks Saloon earlier this year and they
are coming back for more! I love too
hook up the locals with free tickets
for a show of my choice each month
and this is going to be the one. If you
see me out and about promoting, make
sure to hit me up!
Every year I like to do something
a little different for Halloween and
this just worked out perfect! We will
be celebrating a couple days early this
year.....on Wednesday, October 29th at
Whiskey Dicks Saloon we bring you
the Voodoo Halloween Costume Ball
featuring Ska-Core legends - Voodoo
Glowskulls and guests Knock-Out from
Southern California! It wouldn’t be a
Voodoo Halloween without Fortune
Tellers, Ouija Boards, Crystal Balls,
Mayhem, Treats, Ghouls, the Haunted
Bar, $1 PBR’s and more! Come dressed
to impress (or not) and make it Voodoo
or Punk Rock or whatever the hell you
want! This party is going to ROCK!
Every year the rumors start right
about now. Locals definitely has their
hopes up high as to how this Winter is
going to pan out! It’s not uncommon
to hear that “this one is going to be the
biggest Winter yet!” All we can do is
pray - right?!! Late-Nite Productions
is doing it big once again with the
Second Annual - Blizzard Pray for
Snow Party taking place at one of
Tahoe’s Hottest Nightclubs! We will be
premiering the Teton Gravity Research
Movie “Under the Influence”, we
have $1000’s in prizes and giveaways
including a resort season pass,
snowboards, ski’s and more! The event
will be hosted by Pro Skateboarder /
Graffiti Artist / MC, Bukue-One and
feature a live performance by Del tha
Funky Homosapien from Gorillaz /
Hieroglyphics / Deltron 3030. Check
www.LateNiteProductions.com
for
updates!
Till next time Tahoe - Pray for
Snow and Keep the Vibe Alive! ~
LateNiteBilly
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