Saturday August 28, 2010

Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa
Cabazon, California

Story by Lisa Robyn Lawrence
Photos by Allen Lawrence

For more Allen Lawrence photos of “An Evening with Bill Maher,” click here.

Bill Maher, the star of HBO’s “Prime Time with Bill Maher,” was the headline act Saturday at Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa in Cabazon, near Palm Springs, California. Due to start time confusion, the crowd began filtering in at 8 p.m. for the 9 p.m. performance. (Better early than late and miss the show.)

Pre-event Interview with Bill Maher

Upcoming show at Morongo Casino Resort
8 p.m., Saturday, August 28, 2010
Cabazon, California

Story by Lisa Robyn Lawrence

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Bill Maher, the liberal, politically charged and loaded-with--social-commentary icon of our day. Our chat proved an informative and insightful view into Bill Maher the person and the comedian.

‘Be a Jammin’ Maahn’

Friday August 20, 2010

Spotlight 29 Casino
Coachella, California

Story by Lisa Robyn Lawrence
Photos by Catherine Jardine

To see more Cathy Jardine photos of the Reggae Fest, click here.

Friday night, the Spotlight Showroom at Spotlights 29 Casino in Coachella near Palm Springs, California, “be a jammin’ maahn.” The show opened with the gentle reggae sounds of local band Tribe O, to warm up the audience. They performed for the early arrival crowd for almost an hour.

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Morongo Casino Resort
Cabazon, Ca
Sunday, August 8, 2010

Story by Lisa Robyn Lawrence
Photography by Allen Lawrence

For more photos of the Golden Boys, click here.

It was almost unimaginable, Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell all performing on one stage at Morongo Casino Resort.  They opened the act in unison with Bobby Rydell, Fabian and Frankie Avalon all singing the theme song from American Bandstand. The fact is they all grew up just a few blocks away from each other in South Philadelphia, PA. Their music careers began back in the early days of American Bandstand in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s when, as mere teenagers, they were rocketed to super stardom. These handsome, Golden Boys, were some of the hottest teen idols of their time. Wherever they performed they were greeted by crowds of hysterical, screaming girls. Now half a century later I must say the guys still have it and are consummate performers.

Saturday, July 17, 2010
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Indio, California

Story by Elayna Freiberg
Photos by Cathy Jardine

To see more Cathy Jardine photos of Bad Company, click here.

Fantasy Springs Event Center was near full capacity this weekend when rock legend Bad Company took center stage at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, near Palm Springs, California. Fronted by singer Paul Rodgers, this English band sang all the hits that have made them iconic in the rock world, since the 1970s.

The Hottest Summer's Nigh

Friday, July 16, 2010
Morongo Casino Resort Spa
Cabazon, California

Story by Lisa Robyn Lawrence
Photographs by Allen Lawrence

For more Allen Lawrence photos of KC and the Sunshine Band, click here.

Friday night, July 16, KC and the Sunshine Band were hotter than any blistering, desert summer day at Morongo Casino Resort in Cabazon, near Palm Springs, California. The Sunshine Band members and dancers began filling the stage to cheers and screams of appreciation. KC's entrance amped the energy volume up to high.