Rick Dees
Birth Place: Jacksonville, FL, USA
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Shelley Fisher's THE HEBREW HILLBILLY - 50 SHADES OF OY VEY to Play Benefit Performance (Jun 10, 2017)
SAG-AFTRA Foundation to Honor Kerry Washington with Actors Inspiration Award (Jun 6, 2016)
THE HEBREW HILLBILLY: FIFTY SHADES OF OY VEY! to Celebrate Mother's Day, Today (May 16, 2015)
Shelley Fisher's THE HEBREW HILLBILLY - 50 SHADES OF OY VEY to Play Benefit Performance (Jun 10, 2017)
SAG-AFTRA Foundation to Honor Kerry Washington with Actors Inspiration Award (Jun 6, 2016)
THE HEBREW HILLBILLY: FIFTY SHADES OF OY VEY! to Celebrate Mother's Day, Today (May 16, 2015)
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Shelley Fisher's THE HEBREW HILLBILLY - 50 SHADES OF OY VEY to Play Benefit Performance
Flamingo Blues Entertainment proudly presents a special benefit performance of Memphis singer/songwriter Shelley Fisher's original solo musical play The Hebrew Hillbilly - Fifty Shades of Oy Vey! on Saturday, June 17th at Santa Monica Playhouse with proceeds to benefit the Playhouse.
Flamingo Blues Entertainment proudly presents a special benefit performance of Memphis singer/songwriter Shelley Fisher's original solo musical play The Hebrew Hillbilly - Fifty Shades of Oy Vey! on Saturday, June 17th at Santa Monica Playhouse with proceeds to benefit the Playhouse.
SAG-AFTRA Foundation to Honor Kerry Washington with Actors Inspiration Award
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced today that SAG, Emmy, Golden Globe nominated Actress Kerry Washington will receive the Actors Inspiration Award
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced today that SAG, Emmy, Golden Globe nominated Actress Kerry Washington will receive the Actors Inspiration Award
THE HEBREW HILLBILLY: FIFTY SHADES OF OY VEY! to Celebrate Mother's Day, Today
Flamingo Blues Entertainment proudly presents: THE HEBREW HILLBILLY: Fifty Shades of Oy Vey! an original solo musical play written and performed by Memphis singer/songwriter Shelley Fisher Today May 16, 2015 at The Santa Monica Playhouse at 8 pm.
Flamingo Blues Entertainment proudly presents: THE HEBREW HILLBILLY: Fifty Shades of Oy Vey! an original solo musical play written and performed by Memphis singer/songwriter Shelley Fisher Today May 16, 2015 at The Santa Monica Playhouse at 8 pm.
THE HEBREW HILLBILLY: FIFTY SHADES OF OY VEY! to Celebrate Mother's Day, 5/16
Flamingo Blues Entertainment proudly presents: THE HEBREW HILLBILLY: Fifty Shades of Oy Vey! an original solo musical play written and performed by Memphis singer/songwriter Shelley Fisher Saturday May 16, 2015 at The Santa Monica Playhouse at 8 pm.
Flamingo Blues Entertainment proudly presents: THE HEBREW HILLBILLY: Fifty Shades of Oy Vey! an original solo musical play written and performed by Memphis singer/songwriter Shelley Fisher Saturday May 16, 2015 at The Santa Monica Playhouse at 8 pm.
Santa Monica Playhouse Hosts THE HEBREW HILLBILLY - FIFTY SHADES OF OY VEY! Tonight
Flamingo Blues Entertainment proudly presents: The Hebrew Hillbilly - Fifty Shades of Oy Vey!, an original solo musical play written and performed by Memphis singer/songwriter Shelley Fisher tonight, March 7th 2015 at The Santa Monica Playhouse at 8pm.
Flamingo Blues Entertainment proudly presents: The Hebrew Hillbilly - Fifty Shades of Oy Vey!, an original solo musical play written and performed by Memphis singer/songwriter Shelley Fisher tonight, March 7th 2015 at The Santa Monica Playhouse at 8pm.
Santa Monica Playhouse to Host THE HEBREW HILLBILLY - FIFTY SHADES OF OY VEY!, 3/7
Flamingo Blues Entertainment proudly presents: The Hebrew Hillbilly - Fifty Shades of Oy Vey!, an original solo musical play written and performed by Memphis singer/songwriter Shelley Fisher on Saturday, March 7th 2015 at The Santa Monica Playhouse at 8pm.
Flamingo Blues Entertainment proudly presents: The Hebrew Hillbilly - Fifty Shades of Oy Vey!, an original solo musical play written and performed by Memphis singer/songwriter Shelley Fisher on Saturday, March 7th 2015 at The Santa Monica Playhouse at 8pm.
Flamingo Blues Entertainment Presents THE HEBREW HILLBILLY: FIFTY SHADES OF OY VEY!
Flamingo Blues Entertainment proudly presents a special Pre-Oscar Concert of original music from The Hebrew Hillbilly Fifty Shades of Oy Vey!, an original solo musical play written and performed by Memphis singer/songwriter Shelley Fisher on Saturday February 21, 2015 at Tom Rolla's Gardenia Supper Cub at 9pm.
Flamingo Blues Entertainment proudly presents a special Pre-Oscar Concert of original music from The Hebrew Hillbilly Fifty Shades of Oy Vey!, an original solo musical play written and performed by Memphis singer/songwriter Shelley Fisher on Saturday February 21, 2015 at Tom Rolla's Gardenia Supper Cub at 9pm.
THE HEBREW HILLBILLY - FIFTY SHADES OF OY VEY! Set for the Gardenia Tonight
Flamingo Blues Entertainment proudly presents a special pre-Oscar Concert of original music from The Hebrew Hillbilly - Fifty Shades of Oy Vey!, an original solo musical play written and performed by Memphis singer/songwriter Shelley Fisher tonight, February 21, 2015 at Tom Rolla's Gardenia Supper Cub at 9pm.
Flamingo Blues Entertainment proudly presents a special pre-Oscar Concert of original music from The Hebrew Hillbilly - Fifty Shades of Oy Vey!, an original solo musical play written and performed by Memphis singer/songwriter Shelley Fisher tonight, February 21, 2015 at Tom Rolla's Gardenia Supper Cub at 9pm.
THE HEBREW HILLBILLY - FIFTY SHADES OF OY VEY! Set for the Gardenia, 2/21
Flamingo Blues Entertainment proudly presents a special pre-Oscar Concert of original music from The Hebrew Hillbilly - Fifty Shades of Oy Vey!, an original solo musical play written and performed by Memphis singer/songwriter Shelley Fisher on Saturday February 21, 2015 at Tom Rolla's Gardenia Supper Cub at 9pm.
Flamingo Blues Entertainment proudly presents a special pre-Oscar Concert of original music from The Hebrew Hillbilly - Fifty Shades of Oy Vey!, an original solo musical play written and performed by Memphis singer/songwriter Shelley Fisher on Saturday February 21, 2015 at Tom Rolla's Gardenia Supper Cub at 9pm.
Josephine 'BANIG' Roberto Releases New Single, Participates in 'Unplugged' Series, Jul. 19
Josephine Roberto, also known as “Banig” releases new single “HE WANTS TO GET IT“ on iTunes & Amazon with the music video now available on VEVO which premiered the same day of her critically acclaimed concert at the GRAMMY Museum at L.A.
Josephine Roberto, also known as “Banig” releases new single “HE WANTS TO GET IT“ on iTunes & Amazon with the music video now available on VEVO which premiered the same day of her critically acclaimed concert at the GRAMMY Museum at L.A.
Cape Comedy by Marc Weingarten is Released
Cape Comedy, a novel by Marc Weingarten available at all online retailers worldwide including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple and Google. The American comedy club scene is the birthplace of fame and occupies a significantly elevated status when it comes to defining American pop culture. It is the only place where you can witness an unknown Jay Leno, David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld and Robin Williams carve genius from hunger for the price of two iced teas. After what seems a lifetime of living it, Marc Weingarten's debut novel, Cape Comedy, is ready to explode the world of stand-up comedy and its underbelly into the souls of its fans and inhabitants ... just not from the POV you might expect. The long awaited debut is finally here. Cape Comedy is not just a cover charge and two-drink minimum in exchange for an evening of laughter. As comedian Bruce Baum said in a published testimonial: 'Marc has written a novel that's Gatsby-like in the way it unveils layers of the comedy world most people don't know exist.' This quirky, pop culture thriller represents a deep reveal into the anger and pain from which our laughter is gifted to us. Pam Stone, the co-star of the ABC TV show Coach, said this: 'If the general public had any idea of the behind-the-scenes stories that have gone on in comedy clubs across the nation ... oh, Lordy. Most comics have kept our mouths shut, only because someone else has equal dirt on us to spill. Marc Weingarten, in his debut novel, unabashedly shares some of the raw truths and appallingly funny accounts in this fictional (or, is it?), comedic setting ... pulled, I'm sure, from years in the biz.' A comedy pioneer, Weingarten's resume includes owning a comedy landmark, writing and talent coordinating a late night network television show, producing some of the biggest live comedy events in the country, headlining major venues as a comic, writing material for other comics, and co-founding what is arguably the most prominent comedy recording label in the country. At 26, Marc became the youngest comedy club owner in America when he and his partners bought the historic Ice House in Pasadena, California. During that time, Marc developed working relationships with some of America's most prominent comedy stars, agents and network executives. From there, he joined legendary L.A. radio personality Rick Dees, who asked Marc to help develop and produce The Rick Dees Comedy Concerts. That association led to seven sold-out shows at such venues as the Universal Amphitheater, Pasadena Civic Auditorium, and Long Beach Terrace Theater. Stars including Jay Leno, Howie Mandel, Brad Garrett, Ellen Degeneres, Bill Maher and Kevin Nealon were featured in Marc's productions. Marc's credits include being hired as a staff writer and talent coordinator for ABC's Into the Night starring Brad Garrett. He's performed in Las Vegas and major theaters and comedy clubs nationwide and has been a voting member of the GRAMMY's since 1997 for producing the albums of George Lopez, Richard Jeni, Bobby Collins and Jeff Wayne. For interviews and print reviews Marc is available by phone at 818-571-6996 and by email at marcfunny@msn.com. Marc Weingarten PO Box 1497 Deerfield Beach, Fl 33443 Email: marcfunny@msn.com Web site: www.marcweingarten.com Cell: 818-571-6996
Cape Comedy, a novel by Marc Weingarten available at all online retailers worldwide including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple and Google. The American comedy club scene is the birthplace of fame and occupies a significantly elevated status when it comes to defining American pop culture. It is the only place where you can witness an unknown Jay Leno, David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld and Robin Williams carve genius from hunger for the price of two iced teas. After what seems a lifetime of living it, Marc Weingarten's debut novel, Cape Comedy, is ready to explode the world of stand-up comedy and its underbelly into the souls of its fans and inhabitants ... just not from the POV you might expect. The long awaited debut is finally here. Cape Comedy is not just a cover charge and two-drink minimum in exchange for an evening of laughter. As comedian Bruce Baum said in a published testimonial: 'Marc has written a novel that's Gatsby-like in the way it unveils layers of the comedy world most people don't know exist.' This quirky, pop culture thriller represents a deep reveal into the anger and pain from which our laughter is gifted to us. Pam Stone, the co-star of the ABC TV show Coach, said this: 'If the general public had any idea of the behind-the-scenes stories that have gone on in comedy clubs across the nation ... oh, Lordy. Most comics have kept our mouths shut, only because someone else has equal dirt on us to spill. Marc Weingarten, in his debut novel, unabashedly shares some of the raw truths and appallingly funny accounts in this fictional (or, is it?), comedic setting ... pulled, I'm sure, from years in the biz.' A comedy pioneer, Weingarten's resume includes owning a comedy landmark, writing and talent coordinating a late night network television show, producing some of the biggest live comedy events in the country, headlining major venues as a comic, writing material for other comics, and co-founding what is arguably the most prominent comedy recording label in the country. At 26, Marc became the youngest comedy club owner in America when he and his partners bought the historic Ice House in Pasadena, California. During that time, Marc developed working relationships with some of America's most prominent comedy stars, agents and network executives. From there, he joined legendary L.A. radio personality Rick Dees, who asked Marc to help develop and produce The Rick Dees Comedy Concerts. That association led to seven sold-out shows at such venues as the Universal Amphitheater, Pasadena Civic Auditorium, and Long Beach Terrace Theater. Stars including Jay Leno, Howie Mandel, Brad Garrett, Ellen Degeneres, Bill Maher and Kevin Nealon were featured in Marc's productions. Marc's credits include being hired as a staff writer and talent coordinator for ABC's Into the Night starring Brad Garrett. He's performed in Las Vegas and major theaters and comedy clubs nationwide and has been a voting member of the GRAMMY's since 1997 for producing the albums of George Lopez, Richard Jeni, Bobby Collins and Jeff Wayne. For interviews and print reviews Marc is available by phone at 818-571-6996 and by email at marcfunny@msn.com. Marc Weingarten PO Box 1497 Deerfield Beach, Fl 33443 Email: marcfunny@msn.com Web site: www.marcweingarten.com Cell: 818-571-6996
Gavin DeGraw and Matt Nathanson 'Make A Move' to Mandalay Bay Beach This June
Multi-platinum GRAMMY Award-nominated recording artist Gavin DeGraw and acclaimed singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson will 'make a move' to the Mandalay Bay Beach stag
Multi-platinum GRAMMY Award-nominated recording artist Gavin DeGraw and acclaimed singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson will 'make a move' to the Mandalay Bay Beach stag
Ed Harris, Lea DeLaria, John Tartaglia and More Set for The New Group's 2014 Gala Honoring Beth Henley and Geoff Rich, 3/10
Off-Broadway's The New Group honors Beth Henley, playwright, author of Crimes of the Heart and The Jacksonian, and Geoff Rich, Executive Director of The New Group 2002-2013, with The 2014 Michael Mendelson Award at the company's Annual Gala, 'Bright Lights Off-Broadway.' The Gala, set to take place Monday, March 10 beginning at 6:00pm at Tribeca Rooftop (2 Desbrosses Street), features appearances by Ed Harris, Holly Hunter, Carol Kane, Amy Madigan, Bill Pullman and Jonathan Marc Sherman and performances by Stephen Bogardus, Lea DeLaria and John Tartaglia, along with cocktails, dinner, and silent and live auctions filled with an array of exciting items and one-of-a-kind experiences.
Off-Broadway's The New Group honors Beth Henley, playwright, author of Crimes of the Heart and The Jacksonian, and Geoff Rich, Executive Director of The New Group 2002-2013, with The 2014 Michael Mendelson Award at the company's Annual Gala, 'Bright Lights Off-Broadway.' The Gala, set to take place Monday, March 10 beginning at 6:00pm at Tribeca Rooftop (2 Desbrosses Street), features appearances by Ed Harris, Holly Hunter, Carol Kane, Amy Madigan, Bill Pullman and Jonathan Marc Sherman and performances by Stephen Bogardus, Lea DeLaria and John Tartaglia, along with cocktails, dinner, and silent and live auctions filled with an array of exciting items and one-of-a-kind experiences.
Steve Harvey to Be Inducted into NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame
Steve Harvey, popular national radio personality, television host and best-selling author, will be inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame during the NAB Show Radio Luncheon, held Tuesday, April 8 in Las Vegas and sponsored by ASCAP.
Steve Harvey, popular national radio personality, television host and best-selling author, will be inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame during the NAB Show Radio Luncheon, held Tuesday, April 8 in Las Vegas and sponsored by ASCAP.
Shelley Fisher's THE HEBREW HILLBILLY to Play Santa Monica Playhouse, 10/12-11/3
Written and performed by singer songwriter Shelley Fisher, it is a one woman musical which chronicles Ms Fisher's Hollywood odyssey that begins in the heart of the Mississippi Delta in her hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll, Blues and Bar-b-cue. Growing up Jewish in the deep South with a flamboyant mother who frowned on her dating the local redneck boys, The Hebrew Hillbilly begins singing as a little girl and never stops. From her early years as a blonde bombshell, through her current incarnation as The Memphis Belle of L.A., Ms Fisher has been on a show business rollercoaster that slows down just long enough for her audience to climb on board this deeply personal, yet universally appealing and hilarious ride. The production is directed by Rory Mitchell with 14 original songs written by Shelley Fisher, Kenneth Hirsch (musical director), and Harold Payne. The Hebrew Hillbilly will be shown at the Santa Monica Playhouse, (1211 4th St, Santa Monica) October 12 - November 3.
Written and performed by singer songwriter Shelley Fisher, it is a one woman musical which chronicles Ms Fisher's Hollywood odyssey that begins in the heart of the Mississippi Delta in her hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll, Blues and Bar-b-cue. Growing up Jewish in the deep South with a flamboyant mother who frowned on her dating the local redneck boys, The Hebrew Hillbilly begins singing as a little girl and never stops. From her early years as a blonde bombshell, through her current incarnation as The Memphis Belle of L.A., Ms Fisher has been on a show business rollercoaster that slows down just long enough for her audience to climb on board this deeply personal, yet universally appealing and hilarious ride. The production is directed by Rory Mitchell with 14 original songs written by Shelley Fisher, Kenneth Hirsch (musical director), and Harold Payne. The Hebrew Hillbilly will be shown at the Santa Monica Playhouse, (1211 4th St, Santa Monica) October 12 - November 3.
98 Degrees' Jeff Timmons to Host MEN OF THE STRIP
On the recent 'The Package Tour,' a high grossing, 49-date summer fling across the U.S. with his group, New Kids on the Block and Boyz II Men, the singer saw firsthand the way otherwise mild mannered wives, moms, nurses, lawyers, etc. went crazy when NKOTB's Donnie Wahlberg and Jordan Knight ripped off their shirts like Chippendales dancers. That's the kind of widespread, uncontrollable estrogen commotion Timmons is set on stirring up with 'Men of the Strip' (www.menofthestrip.com), an explosive and multi-faceted new live male revue entertainment extravaganza whose branding is spot on: Taking Sexy To A Whole New Level!
On the recent 'The Package Tour,' a high grossing, 49-date summer fling across the U.S. with his group, New Kids on the Block and Boyz II Men, the singer saw firsthand the way otherwise mild mannered wives, moms, nurses, lawyers, etc. went crazy when NKOTB's Donnie Wahlberg and Jordan Knight ripped off their shirts like Chippendales dancers. That's the kind of widespread, uncontrollable estrogen commotion Timmons is set on stirring up with 'Men of the Strip' (www.menofthestrip.com), an explosive and multi-faceted new live male revue entertainment extravaganza whose branding is spot on: Taking Sexy To A Whole New Level!
FIRST LOOK at THE SPOLIN PLAYERS Presenting AN EVENING OF SPOLIN GAMES at the Hollywood Fringe Festival
If you see only one Comedy Improv show during The Hollywood Fringe Festival, go to the source, The Spolin Players, touted by the LA Times as presenting 'Improv as pure and unpredictable as you will find it.'
If you see only one Comedy Improv show during The Hollywood Fringe Festival, go to the source, The Spolin Players, touted by the LA Times as presenting 'Improv as pure and unpredictable as you will find it.'
Donny Osmond Returns to the Airwaves Jan. 18 with 'The Donny Osmond Show'
Entertainment icon Donny Osmond will host a new lifestyle-driven music radio show targeting the advertiser-coveted female demographic for radio syndication network Citadel Media. The Donny Osmond Show was developed with broadcast industry consultant Mike McVay of McVay Media and will be the first offering from McVay Syndication. The program will air weekdays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and will launch nationally on January 18 with 60 stations. The Donny Osmond Show will provide an energetic, upbeat option for stations seeking a workday connection with their listeners and is designed for both adult contemporary and classic hits radio formats.
Entertainment icon Donny Osmond will host a new lifestyle-driven music radio show targeting the advertiser-coveted female demographic for radio syndication network Citadel Media. The Donny Osmond Show was developed with broadcast industry consultant Mike McVay of McVay Media and will be the first offering from McVay Syndication. The program will air weekdays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and will launch nationally on January 18 with 60 stations. The Donny Osmond Show will provide an energetic, upbeat option for stations seeking a workday connection with their listeners and is designed for both adult contemporary and classic hits radio formats.
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