Sandy Kastel & Friends Variety Show with Chef Michael on KLAV 1230 AM

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Join Sandy Kastel, Chef Michael Weekdays Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM on KLAV 1230 AM with Johnny Stuart and Special Guests. Listen to Sandy's archived radio shows

RECENT GUESTS

Joni Salion, Denise Fuleihan, Diane Day and Susan McKinney:

       Joni Salion:  Joni began her professional career at age 14 when she danced with Sally Rand. Age 17 found her touring with Gypsy Rose Lee. After moving to Las Vegas, she performed on the Strip until her retirement in 1982. Joni's dance credits include Vive Les Girls and Casino de Paris at the Dunes, Hello America and Pizzazz at the Desert Inn, and the Follies Bergere at the Tropicana. Her other credits include ice skating in Play Girls on Ice and Razzle Dazzle at the Flamingo. Until meeting Rich, just 3 years ago, Joni was content in retirement. "Rich opened my world to dance again." She is now appearing in the Las Vegas Follies.

   Denise Fuleihan:  An entertainer from a very early age, she worked as a backup singer for, among other people, Tina Turner.  In fact, Tina's son, Craig, is now Denise's artistic manager.  She balances pitching new reality TV shows with her real estate business, Royal Pacific Properties.

Diane Day:  Not only is Diane a great dancer currently appearing with the Las Vegas Follies whose career has spanned decades, she is also a substitute teacher in the Clark County School District.

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Nann with White House/Black Market; Janit Paige;  Robert Turner of Karatbars;  the cast of WelderUp: Steve Darnell, Travis Von Deeter, Justin Kramer, Chase Darnell, Cash Darnell; Doug MacDonald and Jack Wood

Nann was on the air to talk about the upcoming WIMA fashion show at the Third Saturday Luncheon and WIMA fundraising shopping extravaganza with Sandy Kastel at WHBM. 

Janit Paige has quite a resume.  The daughter of 11 time Grammy winner Michael Peters, Janit was born in New York City and attended La Guardia High School of Performing Art (Fame school).  A graduate of AMDA, she also attended NYU for two years.  She owes her sultry good looks to her Greek and Spanish heritage.  A Grammy winner herself she is a Stage 3 ovarian cancer survivor and is in her 14th month of remission.  Understandably, she is very involved with cancer awareness. 

Welderup:  "Welder Up is not your average car customization shop. Steve Darnell is the mastermind behind the madness created at Welder Up. Las Vegas, NV is the perfect location to inspire him to design the wildest rat rods known to man. The vehicles that leave our shop will blow your mind and exceed your expectations. Just give Steve a theme for your build and you will be amazed by his imagination, the creative materials, and details that bring your vision to life. Steve also has a passion for producing short films, music videos, and creative man-interior designs. Most recently, he created the set design, costumes, props, and vehicles featured in the Five Finger Death Punch "House of the Rising Sun" music video. This opportunity provided him the perfect stage to put his talents to good use and show that his creativity has no boundaries."

SIREN STRINGS:

It all began when two violinists, Marlo Zemartis, Debra Yavitz, and a cellist, Corinne Hymel,
decided to wield their musical talents and expertise to form a non-traditional quartet. They took
their inspiration from Sirens, mythical sea creatures whose legendary music was a source of
enchantment to sea travelers from miles around.
By combining their love of music and their diverse musical backgrounds, Siren Strings are
continually evolving their sound and music specialty. The quartet plays original arrangements
as well as original compositions written by the musicians themselves. Their repertoire ranges
from private music requests at weddings to Top 40 hits they have adapted specially for Siren
Strings.
The members of the Sirens are all current UNLV Music Majors or Alumni on the road to
becoming music professionals and teachers.
Since Starting, they have made many public appearances in the Las Vegas area as well as
California.

MARK MAYNARD: 

Single father and Clark County Parks Department employee for over 16 years, Mark has been entertaining for many years.  He arranged to meet his idol, Frankie Valli, in 1993 to ask permission to perform as a tribute artist to this great music icon.  Valli, amazed at his honesty, agreed to this tribute.  As a performer with "Legends in Concert," Mr. Maynard has played many casino venues and corporate events.

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From LYFE Kitchen, a restaurant that was founded on the idea that great-tasting food should be great for you, Mike Donohue and Jeremy Bringardner

Mike Donohue, Partner/Chief Brand Officer, is widely regarded throughout the business world and food industry for his business acumen, public relations and corporate reputation management successes. He continues to develop, drive and implement practical brand and reputation management solutions for Fortune 500 corporations, business leaders, high profile celebrities and philanthropic organizations.

Jeremy Bringardner: Discovering his love for cooking very early on, Chef Jeremy began working in restaurants at 14 years of age. Since then, he has gone on to train under some of America's greatest chefs including Charlie Trotter, Bill Kim, Jean Joho, George Germon and Johanne Killeen.  jeremy waws a member of the first graduating class of the highly acclaimed Culinary Nutrition program of Johnson & Wales University in 2001.  As the Executive Chef of LYFE Kitchen his passion for food and nutrition drives all culinary development at the fast growing national chain.  At LYFE Jeremy focuses on making "great tasting, good for you foods," a delicious reality for everyone.

     Roxy Gunn                         Jefferson Montoya

T-FOX:  Tyrone Fox on his new show: " Must say this is for the World to see, one of the Greatest shows left of its kind, A New School Music production with a Down Home Ol' School Vibe, a " HOUSE PARTY" that will make you feel good inside. It's like Tyler Perry meets Broadway."  T-FOX will join Sandy Kastel and Michael Leonetti tonight, July 9th, at the West Wing Cigar Lounge, 8:30 pm

John Stuart, Ron DeCar, Evan Davis, Kenneth Pruitt, Sandy Kastel, Michael Leonetti, Monique Brewster & Robert Gordy, Jr.

LU ANN TERRELL:

Owner of Showtime Marketing (www.showtimemarketing.com), Lu Ann has been a fixture on the Las Vegas entertainment scene for over 30 years.  Presiding over entertainment at the Sands and Riviera in the 1980's, she soon acquired her own clients.  Showtime Marketing currently represents Gallagher and Carrot Top and was fortunate to have the late David Brenner as a client.  

MEREDITH KRAUSE:

A Las Vegas mother of three, Meredith has always wanted to sing and write her own music.  She counts as inspiration such artists as Celine Dion, Mariah Carey,Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, and Bonnie Tyler, in addition to such bands as Journey, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd.

KATHRYN ARIANOFF

 Singer, Dancer, Actress,, Bandleader, Musician and Hostess at Viva Las Vegas Event Center, Sundays 5-8pm, Jazz Jam

ARIEL AUSTIN  

This 23 year old native Las Vegan has been performing since the age of 7.  Proficient in many genres, she is enjoying current success as an "Adele" tribute artist.  Look for (and listen to) Ariel/Adele at John Stuart's show, "Icons," beginning August 15th.

CANTOR MITCHELL KOWITZ  - CANTOR MITCH

Cantor Mitch, an entertainer, self-taught chef, and now cookbook author, brings every recipe to life with song and flair.

Known as The Singing Chef, Cantor Mitch�s first cookbook Kosher Cuisine for a New Generation will be published  by Red Portal Press on September 2, 2014.  Kosher Cuisine For a New Generation is the perfect kitchen companion for anyone looking to put the chutzpa in cooking. 

 Mitch has studied classical instruments, opera, and composition, and learned from his mother how to appreciate every dish set upon the table. A self-taught chef, he has done everything from working in kitchens to taking to the road with a singing telegram company. Mitch eventually found his way to the synagogue, and after 25 years in the Cantorate, he is taking on a new challenge as the only Jewish singing chef bringing you recipes with fresh kosher ingredients.  Mitch is also the owner of a dinner party company, Kosher Cuisine.

Mark Thomsen

Mark Thomsen, who is on the faculty of the International Performing Opera Experience, was presented with a $1000 check from WIMA, Women in Music and Arts Foundation, for that organization.   These funds were raised at June's Third Saturday WIMA Fundraising Luncheon.

 

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