Appearances
UPCOMING:
Jazz at Grape Street 
- Thursdays with a rotating line up of world class guitar players.
Debuts Thursday November 10th. Every Thursday from 6 to 9.
Click here for more info and to get info on how to make reservations.
PAST SHOWS
June 2011
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Some may know Sundays as a day of rest, but for some reason, Sunday has become my crazy day for work. Everything happens on Sunday! This Sunday, June 12th, you can catch me at the debut of the new House of Blues Gospel Brunch show, at the Zowie Bowie Vintage Vegas show, with the Steven Lee Group on what is sadly our last night at Red Rock, or on the radio at 8 PM PST on 720 AM KDWN in Vegas or streaming live HERE
The Dennis Bono show also re-airs on Monday the 13th at 3 PM PST HERE
Later in the week (on Wednesday the 15th) I am at the Bellagio with the wonderfully talented (and VERY funny!) Mark Verabian of Mark and the Martinis, and also at the Gold Coast for jazz in the afternoon from Tuesday the 14th through Thursday the 17th. Catch me at one of these shows – I would love to see you.
This Tuesday thru Friday – “Gold Coast Classics” return in the afternoons
May 3 – 6 2 -5 PM
Come out and hear jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. Our trio plays from 2 to 5 on Tuesday, May 3 through Friday, May 6th in the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino Showroom in Las Vegas.
Free admission, ballroom dance floor and song requests taken !
Keys – Billy T. Drums – Michael Tramontana
The Gold Coast is located at 4000 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89103
Nunsense at San Gennaro Feast this Wednesday at 8 PM
Catch the Nunsense sisters at the San Gennaro Feast this Wednesday at 8 PM at the Silverton Hotel. Mayor Oscar Goodman will be there, and you can catch a snippet or two from our show. We are the opening act of the Feast!! Remember to RSVP so we know you are coming. Here’s the Facebook Event for Nunsense at San Gennaro. Awesome food and lots of entertainment, shopping booths, and rides.
May 14 – Art Laboe Live at Planet Hollywood
I will be singing backups for Barbara Lynn (You’ll Lose a Good Thing) and Aalon (Rock & Roll Gangster) at an upcoming concert at Planet Hollywood on Saturday, May 14th. The show is sponsored by 105.7 The Oasis and is hosted by radio icon Art Laboe. Read more here.
New on Sundays at 7 PM! Backups for Zowie Bowie’s “Vintage Vegas”
Every Sunday at 7 PM in the Ovation Room at Green Valley Ranch Hotel and Casino
They’re back! Zowie Bowie’s classic Vegas show returns, featuring the classic music of Las Vegas with cocktails, cufflinks, a big band, and special guests galore every Sunday at 7 PM in the Ovation Room at Green Valley Ranch Hotel and Casino. Conducted by Dave Perrico.
Readers of my blog get special VIP passes. E-mail me at divalasvegasproductions@gmail.com for more details.
READ MORE ABOUT ZOWIE BOWIE AND WATCH VIDEO HERE
Sundays at 9 PM (Second Set)
Guest Vocalist with the Steven Lee Group!
I will appearing this Sunday and every Sunday as a guest vocalist with the Steven Lee Group, along with vocalist Tony Davich – stop by! GREAT musicians!! The band appears in the Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Station every Sunday from 8-10:30. (I am only part of the second set, which starts at 9 PM.)
We’re all looking forward to playing some challenging music…hope you can make it out! Read more about Jazz Sundays here.
NUNSENSE THE MUSICAL
AT THE LAS VEGAS HILTON
Ongoing – dark on Fridays
Bring someone you love to the Las Vegas Hilton where the Sisters of Nunsense sing, frolic, and cavort every afternoon. Broadway level talent at a great price, and a live band (no tracks!)
Ticket prices have been lowered, and locals still pay the AMAZING rate of $19.99 a ticket plus tax and service charge to see Broadway level talent every day at 4 PM in the Shimmer Showroom , except on Fridays. This award winning musical comedy is not to be missed. This Vegas production was recently nominated for Best Book Musical by Broadwayworld.com. Come see what you are missing! Book tickets here: NUNSENSE TICKETS
Nunsense features Kathryn Arianoff, Natalie Carson, Kelly Clinton, Diane Ellis, Michelle Johnson, and Robin Vincent in a fast paced, hilarious theatrical piece that won that won 4 Outer Critics Circle Awards including Best Musical during a 10 year run in New York.
You’ll be rolling in the aisles when you treat yourself to an afternoon of “Nunsense.” It would be a sin to miss it! Follow the production and see pictures on Facebook!
There are several understudies for our cast, so please check with me to see if I am there on the day you would like to see the show! You can e-mail me at divalasvegasproductions@gmail.com
PBS SPECIAL NOW AIRING – PERFORMING WITH SONNY TURNER’S PLATTERS IN “ROCK, POP, AND DOO-WOP” TRIBUTE
I had the honor of performing with one of the all time greats last year as part of a PBS Special taping for the “Rock Pop and Doo Wop” tribute that aired recently. Click here for more info and video.
Sonny Turner’s Platters are scheduled to travel to Japan in late August. We are also scheduled to be in Flint Michigan on August 19th, where we will be backed by the Flint Symphony Orchestra.
NEW CLIENTS!
I have secured some new clients, including Intel and The National Association of Women Business Owners.
More news soon!
NOTABLE PAST EVENTS
Backup vocals for Deniece Williams & Barbara Lewis
Saturday – February 12th - KLUC Love Affair Concert
Las Vegas— Celebrated rhythm and blues, soul and funk acts from the 60s, 70s and 80s, will perform the hits as part of the 6th Annual 98.5 KLUC Love Affair at the Orleans Arena on Saturday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Deniece Williams began her career in music as a back up singer to Stevie Wonder, but quickly stepped into her own spotlight to become a multiple Grammy Award® winner and chart-topping singer. Williams is known for hits such as “Let’s Hear It For The Boy” from the Footloose soundtrack, “It’s Gonna Take A Miracle,” “Silly” and “Free,” along with several duets with Johnny Mathis, including the No. 1 smash, “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late.”
Singer Barbara Lewis wrote and recorded the hit song “Hello Stranger” in 1963, followed up with many more hits into the 60s, including “Baby I’m Yours,” “Make Me Your Baby” and “Make Me Belong To You.”
Seating is reserved and tickets are priced at $25, $45 and $70, inclusive of tax and fees. Tickets can be purchased at the Orleans Arena Box Office by calling 702.284.7777, or by visitingwww.orleansarena.com.
More information here: Love Affair Concert
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3: Appeared on the Dennis Bono Show at 2pm
I sang on the Dennis Bono Show at the beautiful South Pointe Casino.
Listen to the rebroadcast here:
SUNDAYS
7:00PM PST on Station 1230 AM and streaming at KOY
8:00PM PST on Station 720 AM and streaming at KDWN
8:00PM EST on Station 1230 AM Daytona Beach at WSBB
MONDAYS
5:00PM CST on Stay Tuned America.
With Lesley Gore
I had the honor of performing with Lesley Gore as part of the Legendary Ladies of Rock and Roll at the Orleans Hotel and Casino. (July 24th and 25th at 8PM.) Lesley’s hits include “It’s My Party,” Judy’s Turn to Cry,” and “You Don’t Own Me,” as well as the popular song “Out Here on My Own” from the 80′s hit movie “Fame.”
The bill also featured Shirley Alston Reeves of the Shirelles and Little Peggy March. More info about the concert is available here: LADIES OF ROCK AND ROLL – CONCERT DETAILS
With Sonny Turner’s Platters in Reno
for “Hot August Nights” classic car show and concerts
This is the hottest summer ticket in Reno! Join us for some classic rock and roll and doo wop. Performing with the Platters is a wonderful experience every time. Sonny Turner is amazing! Gorgeous classic cars from across the country, and great food too! During Hot August Nights, cars are “cherry” and cruisin’ is “too cool.” More than 800,000 people flock to the event where cars are the stars and rock ‘n roll rules through dozens of concerts, controlled cruises, show-n-shines, a sock hop and much more! LINK TO EVENT
PAST EVENTS – SUMMER 2010
“Hit Parade” Thursday, June 24 & again on July 22
I hosted Ed Matthew’s “Hit Parade” at the Suncoast Hotel. Other hosts included Jay Joseph, Genevieve Dew, and Mary O. You have GOT to come out and see this FREE show!!! Weekly at the Suncoast.
Suncoast Showroom
This great old Vegas style music revue is presented at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino on Thursdays at 2 PM. Free admission for Club Coast members. Tickets must be picked up on Monday at Noon for that week’s Thursday performance. Limit 2 tickets per person with Club Card. This show is so much fun … diffeent music, skits, and guest performers from the Las Vegas Strip and beyond every week. Classic Vegas. Click here to find out more: http://www.suncoastcasino.com/whats-new/events/suncoast-hit-parade
Friday, June 25, 7:00 PM:
I appeared with Sonny Turner’s Platters in Sacramento at The Raddison Hotel. The show was called The Legends of Rhythm, Rock and Doo Wop, and we shared the bill with The Miracles and The Contours.
The Contour
The Miracles
The Miracles
Saturday, June 26, 7:30 – 10:00 PM:
I performed standards at Ichabod’s restaurant alongside Las Vegas favorite Howie Gold. Ichabod’s is at Flamingo and Pecos. Please come out whenever you can … they have the best food and a great atmosphere!
Ichabod's
Great food, great music and a new dance floor! Free admission!
Ichabod’s: 3300 East Flamingo Road, #15 Las Vegas, Nevada 89121
Phone: 702-451-2323 ***21 and older for lounge seating
Tuesday, July 6 thru 9, 2:00 to 5:00 PM:
(Also July 27 – 30th at the same time slot.)
My trio played songs from the Great American Songbook at the Gold Coast Hotel Showroom.
We played standards and took requests. Dancing and cocktails in the afternoon. What fun!
Billy T. on keys, Mike Tramontana on drums, and yours truly on vocals. They have a beautiful dance floor so bring your best dancing shoes when we are back there on July 27th! If we get enough people, this could be become a regular show so please come out to support us and let management know you enjoyed the band.
The Gold Coast is located at 4000 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89103 (702) 367-7111
NOTABLE PAST EVENTS – SPRING 2010:
Tuesday, February 9. 5:30 PM: Singing God Bless America to kick off
Irene Bustamante’s campaign for Nevada State Assembly. 5:30 PM MGM Grand Conference Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
Saturday, February 13, 8:00 PM EST: With Sonny Turner (former lead singer of the Platters) in Dearborn, Michigan: ”A Valentine’s Rock N’ Roll Spectacular” Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. Concert Entertainment presents ‘A Valentine’s Rock N’ Roll Spectacular,’ a dynamic revival of chart topping hits for the 50? and 60’s featuring Sonny Turner and The Platters, Eddie Holman, The Flamingos, The Mystics, and The Reflections.
Tuesday, February 16, 8:00 PM: Tuesday Night Jazz Series at Brendan’s Pub is back at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, and yours truly will be playing there on February 16th from 8 PM to 12AM. Come hear the Great American Songbook performed in an intimate setting.
Vocals, piano, bass, drums, and you. No cover, and lots of imported beers and other spirits. (Brendan’s is an Irish Pub.) This is my favorite venue to play. It reminds me of the Blue Note in New York … except that it’s free!
Please come and see me, and make sure to say hi. More info here: http://www.orleanscasino.com/whats-new/events/jazz-tuesdays-with-michelle-johnson-feb16
Thursday, February 18, 2:00 PM: I am hosting Ed Matthew’s “Hit Parade” alongside fellow chick singer Robin Vincent. This is a great old Vegas style music revue at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino on Thursdays at 2 PM. Free admission for Club Coast members. Tickets must be picked up on Monday at Noon for that weeks Thursday performance. Limit 2 tickets per person with Club Card. This show is so much fun … diffeent music, skits, and guest performers from the Las Vegas Strip and beyond every week. Classic Vegas. Click here to find out more: http://www.suncoastcasino.com/whats-new/events/suncoast-hit-parade
