UPCOMING:

With Lesley Gore – Sat. July 24 & Sun. July 25th, 8:00 PM:

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

GOLD COAST CLASSICS

JULY 27 – 30TH FROM 2 TO 5 PM

Come on out and hear jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. Our trio plays from 2 to 5 on Tuesday July 27th through Friday July 3oth in the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino Showroom in Las Vegas.

Free admission, ballroom dance floor and song requests taken  … limited engagement!

Keys – Billy T.    Drums – Michael Tramontana

The Gold Coast is located at 4000 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89103

For more info call (702) 367-7111

With Sonny Turner’s Platters in Reno – Weds. August 4th

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.

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 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!

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