Weatherford, Mike - Columnists

Mike Weatherford
reviews Las Vegas shows and headliners on Friday in Neon. His entertainment column appears Sunday and Thursday in Living.

Read his postings in the Vegas Voice blog.

• E-mail: MWeatherford@reviewjournal.com

'CONCERT REVIEW' COLUMNS - 2009

May 30: Santana

'INTERVIEWS' COLUMNS - 2009

Nov 06: Lily Tomlin
Oct 16: Frank Caliendo
Oct 09: A Little Variety
Oct 02: One-Man Show
Sep 18: Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal hitting Mandalay Bay for 'BonTaj Roulet' tour
Sep 11: Cheap Trick band members pay tribute to Beatles in 'Sgt. Pepper Live' shows
Sep 04: Bill Cosby returns to Las Vegas for two shows at Treasure Island
Aug 21: Comic Jo Koy finds funny material right at home without going for usual targets
Jul 31: Beyoncé creating a special show for cozy Encore theater
Jun 26: Holly Madison
Jun 19: Patti Lupone
Jun 12: These Girls Don't Cry
Jun 05: Julio Iglesias
May 29: Carlos Santana
May 15: Jeff Foxworthy
May 08: David Foster
Mar 27: Taking a Peek
Mar 20: Monster Circus
Mar 13: Musician Kenny Loggins adapting to changes in record industry
Mar 06: 'Tony n' Tina's Wedding' an interactive theater experience that gets audience on its feet
Feb 20: 'Legends in Concert' getting an upgrade after 26 years
Feb 13: Ventriloquist Terry Fator talks about his puppets on the eve of his new Mirage show
Feb 06: Danny Gans starting new chapter in his career at Encore
Jan 30: Bret Michaels
Jan 23: Wayne Brady
Jan 16: Tom Jones
Jan 09: Bette Midler
Jan 02: Heckling the Hecklers

'MIKE WEATHERFORD' COLUMNS - 2009

Nov 08: Smaller fish finding more wiggle room on Strip
Nov 05: Hackett brings own Rat Pack to Sahara
Nov 01: Book reveals Gans' grudge
Oct 29: Fast ticket sellout proves a few points
Oct 25: Madame making return to Vegas
Oct 22: Three divas return to spotlight
Oct 11: Lettermen singer, Vegas go way back
Oct 08: New Hard Rock Cafe adds to live music scene
Oct 04: Final curtain not always the end
Oct 01: Laugh fest takes break at Caesars
Sep 27: Boulder Theater clings to history
Sep 24: Construction may keep tourists away
Sep 20: Cab, limo drivers help steer show traffic
Sep 17: Revamped Newton show at the Trop?
Sep 13: Hopes dim for 'Talent' acts
Sep 10: 'Deal' may not be good news for all
Sep 06: Old Vegas vibe gets new life
Sep 03: Lounge trying old-school approach
Aug 30: Performers have high hopes for show space
Aug 27: Mac King adds up his audience numbers
Aug 23: Shows buck usual path to success
Aug 20: Television promoting Vegas acts
Aug 16: Vegas ripe for 'Talent' picking
Aug 13: Fator DVD features Jackson spoof
Aug 09: Clubs pay for quick success
Aug 06: Brady hosts television game show from Vegas
Aug 02: Show lineups a game of chance
Jul 30: Vegas an odd stop for Cohen
Jul 26: Echoes of Elvis still linger in Vegas
Jul 23: TV time pays off for Flamingo magician
Jul 19: Battle of the tributes looms
Jul 16: Summer sees shows rise from dead
Jun 28: Still touring after all these years
Jun 25: Producer tries to add shows at Tropicana
Jun 21: Stilts a symbol for Cirque founders
Jun 18: Larry King enjoys getting laughs
Jun 11: Irish revue steps up Strip action
Jun 07: Not about glamour for Vegas producers
Jun 04: Charo headed back to Vegas
May 31: Mystery tops secrets of magic
May 28: Comedian David Alan Grier finds time for stand-up
May 24: Smith Center planning ahead
May 21: Campy musical reopening
May 17: Boobs bring bucks to Vegas
May 14: Gans was 'down in the dumps' before death
May 03: New shows rolling the dice
Apr 30: Discount ticket booths at war
Apr 26: Still hope for those who want to 'Believe'
Apr 23: Singers blend 'Voices' at Hilton
Apr 19: Chambers comedy unique to its time
Apr 16: Director proud of 'Le Reve's' evolution
Apr 05: Santana as Hard Rock headliner puzzling
Apr 02: Math tricky for show tickets
Mar 29: Showgirls endangered species
Mar 26: Final 'Folies' a hot ticket
Mar 22: Magician setting illusions on fire
Mar 19: 'Freaks' more than a sideshow
Mar 15: The Joint pursuing rock 'n' roll residencies
Mar 12: Diceman bringing act to local lounge
Mar 08: 'Talent' performers parlaying exposure
Mar 05: Elvis tribute artist returning to Strip
Mar 01: Las Vegas should think big for Spidey
Feb 26: Nearly nude dudes to shake it at Hooters
Feb 22: Rough childhood challenged Fator
Feb 19: Strip performer playing with fire
Feb 15: Options open for drag show future
Feb 12: Drag star bringing magic to Strip
Feb 08: Job hunt begins for 'Folies' juggler
Feb 05: Son singing as dad in tribute act
Feb 01: Vegas relying on tried and true
Jan 29: 'Wedding' moving to bigger venue
Jan 25: Goodbye 'Folies,' hello 'Peepshow'
Jan 22: Comings and goings at Rio
Jan 18: Vegas has edge over Broadway
Jan 15: Sex star may give burlesque a try
Jan 11: Crazy Benny looking for acts
Jan 08: Male revue takes G-strings to new venue
Jan 04: A toast and a roast for 'Mamma'
Jan 01: New TV show features all magic, all the time

'SHOW REVIEW' COLUMNS - 2009

Nov 06: Wayne Newton
Oct 30: LeAnn Rimes
Oct 16: America’s Got Talent Live!
Oct 10: "A Bronx Tale"
Oct 09: Mystery key to entertainment value of Strip's mentalism shows
Oct 02: 'Peepshow'
Sep 25: Rick Thomas
Sep 18: 'Sgt. Pepper Live'
Sep 11: 'Matsuri'
Sep 04: 'Ka'
Aug 28: 'Scarlett and her Seductive Ladies of Magic'
Aug 21: 'Sin City Comedy'
Aug 14: 'Le Reve'
Aug 07: Barry Manilow
Aug 02: Beyoncé fans get money's worth
Jul 31: 'Charo: A Musical Sensation"'
Jul 10: Carrot Top
Jun 26: 'Menopause The Musical' and 'Voices of a Generation'
Jun 19: 'Human Nature -- The Ultimate Celebration of Motown'
Jun 12: Bobby Slayton
May 29: 'Voices'
May 16: 'The Lion King'
May 15: 'Shear Madness'
May 08: 'Sin City Bad Girls'
May 01: 'Trent Carlini's Elvolution'
Apr 24: 'Peepshow'
Apr 10: 'Ignite'
Apr 03: 'Freaks'
Mar 27: Gordie Brown
Mar 20: 'Terry Fator & His Cast of Thousands'
Mar 13: 'Magic's A Drag'
Mar 06: 'Tony n' Tina's Wedding'
Feb 27: Danny Gans
Feb 20: Vinnie Favorito, 'X Burlesque'
Feb 06: 'Folies Bergere'
Jan 30: Defending the Caveman
Jan 23: Bonkerz Comedy Club
Jan 16: 'Jay White: A Neil Diamond Tribute' and 'Barbra and Frank -- The Concert That Never Was'
Jan 09: 'Phantom -- The Las Vegas Spectacular'
Jan 02: 'Love'

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