Year: 2013
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Dinah Washington Tribute Airs On CBC-TV
Months ago, television producer Jon Siddall called and asked me if I had ever met Dinah Washington. I told him I had and also had an audio interview with her. Jack Cullen had also interviewed her and because I save everything, I provided both audio interviews. That led to my appearance on his documentary What A…
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Kris Kristofferson At The “Red”
Saturday July 13 was a special night at the Red Robinson Show Theatre with the appearance of Kris Kristofferson. Kris is a poet like Bob Dylan — singing is not his strong suit but it matters not. Here is the man who created some wonderful songs: Johnny Cash’s Sunday Morning Coming Down, Help Me Make…
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Rock’n’Roll Cruise Beats Midwinter Blahs
Imagine cruising the Caribbean on the Caribbean Princess with a roster of rock and roll stars including Paul Revere and the Raiders, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, BJ Thomas, The Drifters and the Cowsills! This seven day cruise from Maritime Travel is truly a rock and roll cruise to remember. We depart from Houston January…
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Vancouver Music Legend Robin Spurgin Passes
Robin Hugh Spurgin passed away May 29 at the age of 83. Robin transformed the recording industry in Vancouver by modernizing the way recordings were made. Robin had a great ear for music and an eye on how equipment should work. He knew, as most of us in the industry realized, that we more or…
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Red Rock Diner Is Back!
Red Rock Diner is one of those happy situations for me. I never expected a play in my honour. This show played in Vancouver three times, around the province, in Ontario, Alberta and in Kansas City. On many dates Carole and I would fly down to be on hand. It was an extraordinary time and…
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Riley Park: Red Robinson skips down memory lane
Before he became a famous disc jockey and hung out with Elvis Presley, Red Robinson was just another East Side kid growing up in the Riley Park neighbourhood. Robinson was five years old when his family moved from Comox to a little house at 28th and Prince Edward. He lived there for about 13 years…
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Celebrating Foncie’s Fotos
As you know there is a display of Foncie’s Fotos at the Museum of Vancouver. Foncie Pulice was a street photographer who stationed himself in downtown Vancouver and at the PNE and shot a million photos of Vancouver citizens over decades. Here is a “Foncie foto” of me at 18 on Granville Street walking to…
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Tony Bennett, Boz Scaggs At The “Red”
Another incredible weekend at the Red Robinson Show Theatre. The Friday night show was a total delight with a true icon in pop music, Mr. Tony Bennett. His show was seamless and his daughter was much improved as a singer since I last saw her. Tony did all the usual standards and sprinkled in some…
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Paul Anka At The “Rock”
This shot with Paul Anka was taken backstage at the River Rock Showroom before Paul’s recent concert. It was great seeing Paul again. His new book My Way: An Autobiography is a fascinating look into the journey of this Canadian icon. Paul’s recall is incredible and the stories truthful. You just can’t put it down.…
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Gerry Marsden, Jay Leno At The “Red”, Judy Collins at UBC
It has been a busy few weeks. First up, Judy Collins who was in town to perform at the Chan Centre at UBC. We had a wonderful conversation in front of the Global TV cameras. Her sister Holly lives here, so she had a great visit and an outstanding show. Next up, a full house…