Previously published in NiteLifeExchange Alejandra Matus and her partner Dabit Azofeifa (Tromba Vetusta) were asked by Act2PV's Entertainment Director, David Sabella, to come up with a new show that combines their evident skills in playing musical instruments, singing, dancing, mime, juggling (yep, they are both clowns in the Cirque...
by Merv Buchanan John Francis Bongiovi, Jr., better known as Jon Bon Jovi, began playing piano and guitar at the age of 13. After almost a decade spent perfecting his craft in a series of New Jersey bands, he formed the power rock band
Bon Jovi in 1983. Over the...
by Marcia BlondinIt was 1994. "Debby!" The voice shouted into the phone. "It's Hal!"She knew who it was; only one person in the world ever called her 'Debby' and got away with it.
Director Hal Prince (21 Tony Award-winner for things like Cabaret, Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story,...
by Merv Buchanan Musicians Daryl Hall and John Oates met in 1967 while attending Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Although they were members of competing area bands, they were drawn together by their mutual love of R&B music.
In 1970, they formed a musical duo aptly named "Hall & Oates"...
by Shirley Fastner I was already enroute to my favorite local Vallarta pilgrim destination, when I realized it was exactly the seventh anniversary of the death of my mother. It was a perfect day for a pilgrimage to Talpa de Allende, Jalisco.Three million people a year travel to this...
by Merv Buchanan The Eagles were formed in 1971 by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner—all talented musicians previously part of Linda Ronstadt's backup band.
Over their extensive and influential career, they toured the globe, winning 5 American Music Awards, 6 Grammy Awards, and earning a prestigious...
Stars With A Heart showcases the breathtaking talent of Puerto Vallarta entertainers in an afternoon of live performances presented at Teatro Vallarta Centro Cultural Center on Sunday, January 26th, at 4 pm. This spectacular benefit show is one of the most exciting events of the season with all proceeds...
by Merv BuchananIt's impossible to overestimate the impact Swedish recording group ABBA, featuring singers Agnetha Fältskog and Frida Lyngstad, have had on popular music. During the 70s, ABBA, the first recording stars, from a non-English-speaking country to regularly top the world's record charts, owned the airwaves.
They exploded onto the...
by Merv BuchananCanadian superstar Shania Twain's country-pop songs, spirited singing, and stunning looks long ago put her at the top of the entertainment world. She has sold more than 90 million albums, performed sold-out concerts in arenas and other major venues across the globe, and collected numerous music industry...
by Merv Buchanan Jeff Scott’s Elton John Tribute comes to Banderas Bay with shows in Bucerias, Nayarit, and Paso Guayabo, Puerto Vallarta.
Elton John, an icon in the world of music, is instantly recognizable for his voice, songs, and flamboyant style. With millions of albums sold and electrifying concerts around...
