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ROB RUSSELL'S OPEN MIC Comes to WPB's Café Centro
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

On Wicked Wednesday, October 30, Master Showman Rob Russell, who is widely recognized as “Mr. Palm Beach,” will be hosting a “Spooktacular” Halloween Party at Café Centro, located at 2409 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.

Cultural Council For Palm Beach County Announces 20th Season Of CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024

The Cultural Council will present three CULTURE & COCKTAILS conversations in early 2025 featuring some exciting personalities from the worlds of entertainment—all at our beautiful venue,

Photos: Deborah Silver Plays City Winery
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 14, 2024

One thing is for sure: when Deborah Silver appears live, that special kind of energetic excitement, elusive on her award-winning recordings, videos, and social media platforms, becomes unleashed in the venue that the “glitter & grits” vocalist performs in. And so it was last night at The City Winery in New York City. Check out photos from the event here!

Photos: Peter Cincotti Continues Residency at Cafe Carlyle
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 16, 2024

 Dick Robinson, founder of The Society For The Preservation of The Great American Songbook (SPGAS) and Legends Radio (WLML) was in the house for a performance by Peter Cincotti, who is in the midst of a residency in the historic Woody Allen Monday spot. 

Photos: Peter Cincotti Receives Legend Award at Songbook Gala
by Stephen Sorokoff - Mar 26, 2024

The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook (SPGAS) held their annual Gala earlier this week at The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Check out photos here!

Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook Dedicates Gala to Brian Mulroney
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2024

Celebrate the legacy of former Canada PM Brian Mulroney at the SPGAS Benefactors Gala on March 24.

The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook Hosts Gala in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024

The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook is hosting its 2024 Benefactors Gala at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, March 24, at 6 pm.

Café Centro Expands ROB RUSSELL'S OPEN MIC to Twice a Month in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2024

Master Showman Rob Russell, who is widely recognized as “Mr. Palm Beach,” is doubling his popular monthly musical series at Café Centro, located at 2409 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.

Photos: The Palm Beach Cabaret Season Launches at Cafe Centro
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 4, 2023

Entertainer Rob Russell, aka Mr. Palm Beach entered a room full of cheering music devotees at Cafe Centro last night and hosted the unofficial start of the Cabaret season at the popular Palm Beach dinner/music venue. Check out photos here!

LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute To Avery Sommers Comes to Arts Garage
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2023

Only a limited number of tickets are still available for the very special benefit concert: LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute to Avery Sommers to be headlined by singers Rob Russell and Anthony Nunziata—along with special guests Copeland Davis, Patty Chamberlain, Tony Siders, and Meri Ziev, backed by Music Director Phil Hinton (piano) with Frank Derrick on drums and Val Shaffer on bass.

Arts Garage To Present LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute To Avery Sommers, July 23
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2023

Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, today announced a very special upcoming concert: LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute to Avery Sommers to be headlined by singers Rob Russell and Anthony Nunziata—along with special guests Copeland Davis, Patty Chamberlain, Tony Siders, and Meri Ziev, backed by Music Director Phil Hinton (piano) with Frank Derrick on drums and Val Shaffer on bass.

Photos: Marilyn Maye Receives Lifetime Achievement Honor at the Legends Radio Benefactors Gala
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 7, 2023

“Direct from Carnegie Hall…..”  that oft used introduction was never more accurately applied then it was last night for Marilyn Maye as she was presented by Legends Radio at it’s Benefactors Gala Celebrating “Legendary Ladies”.

Rob Russell Will Launch Monthly 'Open Mic' At Cafe Centro In Wpb
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2023

Coming Next Monday: Master Showman Rob Russell, who is widely recognized as “Mr. Palm Beach,” will be launching a new monthly musical series starting February 6 at Café Centro, located at 2409 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.

Photos: John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey Receive Legends Radio Artist Award
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 15, 2023

The genius of John Pizzarelli, Jessica Molaskey, and the songs of the Great American Songbook (with a hat tip to Stephen Sondheim) were on the stage of the Eissey Campus Theatre last night.  The outstanding musical event was presented by the RRAZZ ROOM for the 9th Anniversary of Dick Robinson’s Legends Radio. 

WPB's Café Centro Will Launch New Monthly Music Series ROB RUSSELL'S OPEN MIC Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2023

Master Showman Rob Russell, who is widely recognized as “Mr. Palm Beach,” will be launching a new monthly music series starting February 6 at Café Centro, located at 2409 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.

The RRazz Room Presents John Pizzarelli Trio & Jessica Molaskey​​​​​​​ In SONDHEIM & FRIENDS At Eissey Campus Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2023

The RRazz Room presents / Celebrate Legends Radio 9th Anniversary Concert! Live! at The Eissey Campus Theatre at Palm Beach State College featuring John Pizzarelli Trio & Jessica Molaskey in 'Sondheim & Friends'.

Photos: Avery Sommers Joins Copeland Davis at Cafe Centro Opening
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 20, 2022

Jazz/Pop pianist Copeland Davis began his residency at Cafe Centro last night and the evening took an exciting turn as a slew of soul singers in the audience joined for his opening night.  Copeland is a favorite of Dick Robinson’s Legends Radio and Taylor Morgan “Legends Afternoons with Taylor” host was in the house for some of the introductions. 

Rob Russell To Host Annual Halloween Party At Café Centro
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2022

Master Showman Rob Russell, who is widely recognized as “Mr. Palm Beach,” will be hosting the annual Halloween Party at Café Centro, located at 2409 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume.

Singer Jill Switzer To Host Book-Signing At The Pelican Cafe This Saturday
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2022

Coming this Saturday: Mark Frangione, the Owner/Chef of the popular restaurant The Pelican Café, is hosting a private, invitation-only cocktail party and book-signing celebrating the publication of The Contemporary Singer's Blueprint: From Amateur to Professional and Beyond written by popular cabaret star Jill Switzer.

Cabaret Sensation Jill Switzer Shares The Keys To Showbiz Success In New Book
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2022

South Florida and New York audiences know Jill Switzer as the Songstress of the Great American Songbook. Local fans know her as a spokesmodel, one-half of the Legends Radio Morning Lounge with Jill and Rich, and a regular entertainer on Palm Beach County's top stages.