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| September 27-October 3, 2001 | ARCHIVES |
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Backstage LIVE with Gary & Connie Review of the Popular Las Vegas Weekly TV Show | |
In the wake of the recent American tragedy, hosts Gary Campbell and Connie Ross welcomed performances of patriotic tunes from some very talented artists on the national radio and television show "Backstage Live" from the center-"Strip" Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino. Gospel-singer Tamula Browning brought tears to everyones' eyes with her incredible rendition of "Amazing Grace" to close out the first hour of the show. Browning can be seen at the Bellagio's Allegro Lounge four nights per week with the group "Boy Katindig." With a style best described as sultry diva, Browning performed a few other tunes for the "Backstage Live" audience, giving them a taste of her smooth vocals and warm personality. Singer Jeannie Brie also sang a tribute piece, closing out the show with "America The Beautiful." Artist/author Dorothy Rice dropped in to talk with Gary and Connie about her new book, "Las Vegas With Love." The book is a collection of her stunning watercolors that capture the diverse assortment of people, places, architecture and lifestyles that make up one of the premier cities in the world. Rice recently received the key to the city from Mayor Oscar Goodman and, just before arriving at "Backstage Live," completed a book signing, attended by Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt, at the Las Vegas Art Museum. An accomplished model and actress, Rice always returned to her canvas and painting, her first true love, as she's often seen setting up an easel on sidewalks, streets and other byways to create on-the-spot watercolors. Taking a quick break from the Imperial Theatre stage, Johnny Fortuno, who portrays Ricky Martin in "Legends In Concert," stopped by to talk about his role in the popular celebrity-tribute show. You can catch him "Livin' La Vida Loca" twice nightly, except Sundays, at 7:30 & 10:30 p.m. in "Legends In Concert," along with tributes to other superstars such as Ritchie Valens, Liza Minelli, The Temptations, Elvis Presley and more. For more information or tickets to "Legends In Concert," call (702) 794-3261. |
Last, but not least, popular lounge singer Chuy Gomez dropped in for a quick performance before returning to the Kabuki Lounge stage, just inside the front door of the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino. Chuy's Company is a crowd favorite of many lounges around Las Vegas. The Kabuki Lounge features live music nightly from 4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., for a one-drink minimum. Drop in to enjoy an evening of fun entertainment in the intimate lounge. You, too, can join Gary and Connie weekly FREE in the Grand Salon of The Auto Collections, fifth floor of the parking facility of the Imperial Palace, every Saturday night from 6 to 8 p.m., to see the stars come out for "Backstage Live." Talk America Radio Network and Cable Radio Network originate "Backstage Live," and it airs in the Las Vegas area, live, on KNUU 970 AM, Saturdays 6-8 p.m., and on tape delay on Sundays 10-Mid. on KXNT 840 AM. If you prefer to just listen in, but would also like to call in, the listener call-in number is 800-298-TALK (8255). "Backstage Live" is also seen locally on Cox Cable Metro 48, Saturday and Sunday nights, from 11 p.m. to midnight. KEEN TV 17 airs the show Fridays 9 to 11 p.m. Also, see "Backstage Live" on KPVM Channel 41 in Pahrump, Nevada, Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m. National cable TV syndicated by American Independent Network, check your local listings.
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