Category: At The “Red”
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Dwight Yoakam, Styx At The “Red”
Another busy sold-out weekend at the Red Robinson Show Theatre! Friday night saw Dwight Yoakam on stage singing all his hits and more. The singer-actor told me backstage that he is scheduled to get back in the acting game, this time with Johnny Depp. The movie is titled The Lone Ranger after the iconic comic…
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The Rankins At The “Red”
The Rankin Family filled the Red Robinson Show Theatre to the rafters January 27. The family had not played the theatre since 2008. They have lost none of their love of music from the Maritimes and in particular Cape Breton. The audience reaction was most appreciative. At one point I asked how many in the…
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Pat Benatar, Neil Geraldo, Russell Brand At The “Red”
Here is a recent shot at the “Red” with Pat Benatar and Neil Geraldo. Pat and Neil played all their hits and then some. Her voice is as strong as ever and the energy this pair brings to the stage is incredible. Also some great shots from Russell Brand’s appearance at the “Red”. Russell did…
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INXS, Steve Miller At The “Red”
July was a busy month for me interviewing various people who came to entertain us this summer. I had never met the band INXS. I talked mostly with one of the founding brothers, John Farris. The group originally was made up of John, his brothers and lead singer Michael Hutchence. Michael died in 1997 and…
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Jeff Ross At “The Red”
Jeff Ross is known as The Roastmaster General. He has hosted many Comedy Central specials roasting Donald Trump, Joan Rivers, William Shatner, Pamela Anderson, Bob Saget and many more. Jeff is the official Roastmaster of the famous Friar’s Club in New York City. Jeff has been a student of comedy for years. He was mentored…
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Canucks On The Big Screen At The “Red”!
Catch the Vancouver Canucks in Game 7 of their historic Stanley Cup run Wednesday (6/15) on the 40-foot HD screen at the Red Robinson Show Theatre. Doors open 4pm and best of all, it’s FREE! Come on out and support your team in air-conditioned comfort! The “Red” is at the Boulevard Casino, 2080 United Boulevard…
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Craig Ferguson At The “Red”
It was exciting visiting with Craig Ferguson upon his return to the Red Robinson Show Theatre. He was, as usual, humorous to a fault. I walked on to the stage in a Canucks jersey to the roar of the crowd and Craig wore a Canucks sweater throughout his presentation. I mentioned that it had been…
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The Temptations At The “Red”
The Temptations returned to the Red Robinson Show Theatre. The last surviving member of the original group, Otis Williams and the group took time before the show for an interview. We talked about their big appearance at EXPO 86 and how times in the recording field have changed. The group continues working around the world.…
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Curtis Stone At The “Red”
Chef Curtis Stone (with me and theatre manager Steve Stenner) cooked up some goodies on stage at the Red Robinson Show Theatre in front of an audience of mostly women, some of whom dragged along their boyfriends or husbands. Curtis is an affable Australian with a great sense of humor. He faced Donald Trump on…
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Susan Jacks And Friends At The “Red”
It was billed as Susan Jacks And Friends, a fundraiser for the Kidney Foundation, April 17 at the Red Robinson Show Theatre. Some of Susan’s friends from the old days of Music Hop/Let’s Go were on hand to make this more of a reunion. Michael Campbell and Gillian Russell joined Susan on stage for some…