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What a night, what a show, what a guy, what a band! The audience last night was really jumping. Many old friends were there and it was like a reunion in many ways. It was amazing how well in sync this crowd was with him and the music--the audience clapping along as one.

He changed the opening number back to I've Got Rhythm, followed by the standards Yellow Ribbon/Knock Three Times/Candida/He Don't Love You. The show switched pace with a moving rendition of Harmonizing Nights and then into the Smokey Joe's songs--Spanish Harlem, Stand By Me, I Who Have Nothing, Young Blood.

The joint was really jumping with his version of "Harvey's Rag (We're Gonna Rock this Town Tonight)" I could actually feel the floor shaking--my initial reaction was uh-oh earthquake!--but then I realized it was just everyone in the audience stomping their feet.

The Lefty Brothers did their now infamous Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Led Zepplin routines and added Paul Simon's "You Can Call Me Al"--which Tony camped up with his dancing and mimicking and had the audience in hysterics. Billy added his version of the Rolling Stones song "Miss You."

Tony continued with Sweet Gypsy Rose and then into his New Years Eve routine. His tribute to the Veterans was very moving and quite unexpected by some of the Vets in the audience. It is always amazing to see how many Vets are in the showroom--even one this intimate, as it seats only about 250 people.

Pat

What a cool site. I saw his show with my wife and had the chance to talk to Tony in the casino after the show. I told him that I seen the Tower of Power show across the street earlier that night and it was good, but his show was GREAT. And as a Vet, I want to say that the whole part of the show where he told us about what he does to honor Vets and his dedication to all of us during the show really meant a lot. Thanks, Tony!

Jose

My oh my, I had forgotten how much fun one of his shows is. But I must admit I really missed Telma and Joyce too. They used to perform frequently at the old Sahara-Tahoe during the 70s. Friday night, Tony commented that one of the male members of his group was singing backup and sounded just like Telma and after he said it he started laughing so hard that he could hardly finish the song. It was a night full of fun and laughs. I hope he comes back to Tahoe soon.

Does anyone know if Telma and Joyce are performing anywhere?

Laurie

Re: Re: Lake Tahoe
Wednesday, 01-Dec-1999 09:59:06

Hi Laurie,

Joyce is currently performing with her sister Pam Vincent. Joyce and Pam, billed as Vincent and Vincent, perform in various venues in California. Telma just completed a film called "Rain" for the Showtime cable network. It was filmed in Detroit and is set to air in February, 2000.


Julie

I saw the show in Tahoe too, and fell in love all over again with his music. Not only was the show fantastic, it was obvious that he was enjoying performing as much as we were participating in the show. Quite a workout for all of us. I can hardly wait for him to come back to Harveys and will keep an eye on this site to see when he's scheduled to return in Y2K. Keep up the great work.

And Tony, if you see this, how about adding Living La Vida Loca to the show?


Carrie

Twice in one year, what luck. It's been a long time since Tony used to play the Reno/Tahoe area every couple of months and it's great that he's getting back into that schedule again. We are looking forward to his return. The reviews here have been right on the money.

There wasn't much snow up in Tahoe, but we had too much fun in the show to care about the poor ski conditions. It was a great Thanksgiving weekend.

Rita

OOOOoooooooooo la la. For a man in his late 50s, he sure can move, Italian cooking or not. Especially liked those James Brown slides across the floor and the spontaneous Flashdance impression in Friday's show. Felt sorry for the people sitting ringside who had to duck and cover to avoid the water spray though.

Linda