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People have been saying, “Why doesn’t Hollywood make great movies anymore?” Then along comes “Song Sung Blue.” It’s a romantic comedy, a musical and a documentary based on a true story. Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman put in Academy Award-deserving performances playing Lightning (Mike Sardina) and Thunder (Claire Sardina). Their show was the “The Neil Diamond Experience,” a 1990s … [Read more...] about ‘Song Sung Blue’ is a holiday hit
Gary Puckett still has a great voice at 83
It was a full house for Gary Puckett & The Union Gap at the CasaBlanca Showroom on Nov. 7. The 90-minute set was full of his hits and songs of other artists from the late 1960s. Between songs he told stories of his life as a traveling musician and being on the road with the likes of Glenn Campbell, Ringo Starr, The Beach Boys and Petula Clark. The opening song was one of … [Read more...] about Gary Puckett still has a great voice at 83
The Stinson Brotherz return to play a tribute to Brooks and Dunn
The Ear sat down for an interview with Ricky and Bobby Stinson before their recent Stinson Brotherz show at the Virgin River Events Center. Here is what they had to say. The Ear: Tonight it is a Brooks and Dunn review. You two must like coming to Mesquite, as you were here recently for Margarita World, a tribute to Jimmy Buffett Alan Jackson. Bobby Stinson: We love it … [Read more...] about The Stinson Brotherz return to play a tribute to Brooks and Dunn
Great White rocks the CasaBlanca Resort
Great White brought their 2025 tour to Mesquite this past Saturday night to play a sold-out show at the CasaBlanca Resort and Casino. Every seat was taken in the Casa’s ballroom, and the back of the room was full of fans who paid for standing-room-only tickets. This area was good for dancing and rocking, as Great White music is not for sitting down to. The band did not … [Read more...] about Great White rocks the CasaBlanca Resort
The Jimmy Buffet & Alan Jackson Tribute plays the Eureka
Margarita World, a six-piece tribute band featuring the music of Jimmy Buffet and Alan Jackson, played two packed shows at the Eureka Casino Resort this past weekend. This group of talented musicians from Las Vegas featured brothers Ricky and Bobby Stinson. Much like Jimmy Buffett (1946-2023), they told the audience jokes and stories between songs. The set started out with … [Read more...] about The Jimmy Buffet & Alan Jackson Tribute plays the Eureka
Brilliant musician suffered with many issues
The recent death of Brian Wilson brought out many stories of his great career but also his struggles with anxiety, depression and drug use. He found fame and fortune at a young age when his father, Murry Wilson, who was a well-known Los Angeles musician, helped The Beach Boys sign a multi-album deal with Capitol Records in 1962. From there, the hits kept coming with The … [Read more...] about Brilliant musician suffered with many issues
A Tribute to Merle Haggard features vocalist Rudy Parris
Mesquite Entertainment, owner of the CasaBlanca Hotel and Casino and The Virgin River Casino and Lodge, continues to bring great entertainment to Mesquite. Rudy Parris, of The Voice Fame, brought his All-Star band to the Virgin River Event Center this past Holiday Weekend for a tribute to Merle Haggard (1937-2016). Rudy Parris is a recording artist with Capital Records and … [Read more...] about A Tribute to Merle Haggard features vocalist Rudy Parris
Phish hits the Hollywood Bowl to end their spring tour
I got to travel to Los Angeles this past weekend and went a Phish show at the Hollywood Bowl. First built in 1926, the Hollywood Bowl is a California icon. It was improved in 1927 by Llyod Wright, son of Frank Llyod Wright, with a pyramid design that improved the acoustics. The familiar concentric arches were in place from 1929 through 2003. The current shell, installed in … [Read more...] about Phish hits the Hollywood Bowl to end their spring tour
Casapoolooza kicks off its 2025 concert series with The Spazmatics
The Casa Blanca Resort & Casino’s summer concert series go off to a great start Friday evening. The weather was warm and the pool was full as the Spazmatics launched into their set. From their opening song, “Tainted Love”, the 1981 smash hit by Soft Cell, the crowd was on its feet and dancing. From there they went into “Always Something There to Remind Me” originally by … [Read more...] about Casapoolooza kicks off its 2025 concert series with The Spazmatics
Kansas lead singer Ronnie Platt returns after surgery
Kansas took to the stage at the Tuacahn Amphitheater on a chilly April night for an emotional show. It was the first show after lead singer, Ronnie Platt who joined the band in 2014, survived cancer surgery earlier this year. He started the show by thanking his doctors. From there the band launched into a flawless set that included their greatest hits and some lesser known … [Read more...] about Kansas lead singer Ronnie Platt returns after surgery