by Merv Buchanan Neil Diamond has a special place in the history of popular music. His unique vocal style and catchy original songs have earned him 11 number-one hits and helped sell more than 120 million records. He is a member of The Songwriters Hall of Fame and Rock'n'Roll...
If you’ve ever watched a live improv comedy show or even the hit TV show ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway,’ you have probably thought, “How do they think on their feet that quickly?! I could never do that!”
Well, award-winning Canadian improviser Diana Frances is coming to Puerto Vallarta to...
By Arlene Pervin One would not expect to see the color turquoise in a plant, but the Philippine Jade vine displays its lady slipper-like flower in all its turquoise splendor. This is just one of the fabulous feasts for the eye at the Vallarta Botanical Garden, now celebrating its...
Previously published in NiteLifeExchange
Ann Talman - Classy and Classic My curiosity about this show was piqued with the mere mention of Elizabeth Taylor, whose house here in town, Casa Kimberly, where she lived with Richard Burton before and after their marriage, is just a couple of blocks up the...
by Merv Buchanan A tribute to three of the world's top singers/songwriters.
Born on The Isle of Man between Great Britain and Ireland and later moving with their family to Australia, brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb, formed The Bee Gees in 1958.
In Australia, they concentrated on songwriting and perfecting...
by Trevor Carolan Fans of Vallarta’s brightest songbird Anais Belloso, are familiar with her polished style that’s way beyond her years. After wowing audiences here since committing to a singing career at 18, Belloso is poised for April release on Spotify and new online video of her rhythmic tune,...
The Matt Cage tribute to The King of Rock'n'Rollby Merv BuchananJohn Lennon said, “Before Elvis, there was nothing.” Well, there was something, but it wasn’t rock’n’roll. Elvis made rock’n’roll happen with his voice, style, and heart-stopping good looks. His statement, “I don’t sing like no one,” was true. His...
Nest of Ideas Previously published at paigenewman.com
Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco, is known for its beautiful beaches and sunsets, festive nightlife and culture, and vibrant 12-block Malecon (boardwalk along the coast). Another claim to fame is the growing art scene. Global tourists and locals enjoy exploring the...
by Merv BuchananMick Fleetwood and John McVie, the founding members of the British band Fleetwood Mac, spent years trying to make a name for themselves, with limited success. They finally broke through in 1975, after moving to Los Angeles, when the American couple Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined...
Previously published in NiteLifeExchange It has been five (long) years since Dame Edna Everage has blessed Puerto Vallarta with her glitzy glamour, fabulous frocks, and trembling chin that precedes her cackling laughter or a disdainful remark that unleashes nearby laughter – if you happen to be within her gentle striking distance.
"With...
