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Another Saturday night in Mesquite means another tribute band is in town. Kenny Metcalf has the look and voice of a young Elton John, including the custom-made glasses and costumes. Along with his band, The Early Years, he put on a 90-plus minute set on March 28 at the CasaBlanca Showroom that included early 1970s hits from classic Elton John albums like Goodbye, Yellow Brick … [Read more...] about World-renowned Elton John tribute band comes to Mesquite
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Joe Machi sells out the CasaBlanca ballroom
Joe Machi headlined a comedy show Saturday night at the CasaBlanca Resort and Casino. He is best known for his frequent appearances on the late-night show “Gutfeld!”, or as Machi referred to him, “the Smurffeld tyrant.” This was one of dozens of jokes told as he took the stage for just over an hour. His range of jokes included what you do with a live mouse caught in a glue … [Read more...] about Joe Machi sells out the CasaBlanca ballroom
‘Song Sung Blue’ is a holiday hit
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