Piff The Magic Dragon

 Piff The Magic Dragon performed Saturday night at the Snoqualmie Casino.  A British man, with an acerbic sense of humor, a keen sleight of hand, and a ridiculous looking dragon suit,  Piff and his dog, Mr Piffles has gone from placing high on the summer TV talent show America's Got Talent to having his own room at the Flamingo in Las Vegas. 

Piff, along with his female assistant and his dog, Mr Piffles, did a two hour show using audience members, and many crowd pleasing tricks.  

Estrada Appears In Snoqualmie

We saw America's Great Gameshow with Erik Estrada at the Snoqualmie Casino last night.   Debra was able to get a picture with the TV star backstage.  Estrada starred in the police drama Chips in the late 1970s.

Air Supply Concert

The Australian band Air Supply performed tonight at the outdoor stage at Snoqualmie Casino. Below is lead singer, Russell Hitchcock.  The other principal in the band is Graham Russell, who plays guitar and also shares lead singing duties as well as writes many songs.  

The band interacted well with the crowd, at one point going down every aisle while performing. 

Happy Together Tour Returning This Summer

After a three year hiatus, the Happy Together Tour is returning for a local engagement this summer. The tour which always features the legendary 60s rock band The Turtles, is always stocked with bands from the early the mid 60s through the early 70s playing unforgettable classic pop music.

It is a fun show featuring Flo and Eddie, the heart and soul of The Turtles, who went on two play in Frank Zappa's Mothers Of Invention and have stayed active in the seen.  Eddie, of course, is Howard Kaylan who has lived here in the Seattle area for many years.

The concert is set for July 9th at the Snoqualmie Casino.  Joining The Turtles will be The Association, former Three Dog Night singer Chuck Negron, The Boxtops, The Cowsills, and somehow, the real live version of The Archies.

Happy Birthday, Lillian

We celebrated Deb's Grandma's 97th birthday last night at the Snoqualmie Casino.  A great group of family and friends joined us.  Lillian was born on September 9th, 1919.  She has always been a party person and a people person.  She endears herself to everyone she meets.  We had a great dinner at the Casino buffet and then played the slots.  It was a fun night for everyone.

Birthday Concert

We spent Deb's 50th birthday Saturday night at Snoqualmie Casino watching Gin Blossoms, a band that was popular in the 90s.  I had not heard of the group, but knew a few of the songs from the radio. 
The  group hails from Tempe Arizona. They had a lot  of energy and crowd interaction.  The band mentioned that they would have to leave to go to Kansas City to play a gig after the Snoqualmie show.

Kathy Griffin Entertains At Snoqualmie Casino

Deb and I joined the Todds for an evening of laughs as Kathy Griffin brought her show to the Snoqualmie.  The comedian follows in the footsteps of Joan Rivers, with insulting jokes about Hollywood celebrities and public figures.  Pushing and occasionally crossing comical boundaries, Griffin parodied Gwyneth Paltrow, Donald Trump, all of the Kardashians, and much more.  Even locals were not safe as Griffin read stories from the Snoqualmie police blotter. 
Many may find Griffin mean and may not enjoy her humor, however, on stage she is very relatable. although her material is rapid fire and on the blue side, the award winning comedian comes across as someone you may enjoy joining for a cup of coffee.

Salmon Days Caps Off Festival Season

Sunny skies and near 80 temperatures made the 2012  Issaquah Salmon Days seem like a summer festival instead of a fall one.  Thousands of people crowded the downtown streets for the annual gathering held during the first weekend of October.  Top picture, I'm posing next to an unlimited hydroplane at the Snoqualmie Casino booth.  Bottom picture is local Beatles tribute band Creme Tangerine, who played at noon at the Main Stage.

Kenny Loggins Rocks The Northwest

Kenny Loggins entertained a packed house in a twilight outdoor concert at the Snoqualmie Casino.  From the soft  and sweet "Danny's Song" to the riveting "Danger Zone" Loggins had the audience dancing, clapping, and singing along.  He even though in his Christmas song "Celebrate Me Home" although the holidays seemed the furthest from the minds of concert goers in the middle of August.   Loggins was born in nearby Everett, Washington, although he was raised in California

Little River Band Entertains At Snoqualmie Casino

Reflecting one of it's most popular hits, the weather was a cloudy "cool change" from the heat that we have experienced most of this week as we watched The Little River Band perform at Snoqualmie Casino.  The Venue's proximity to the Cascades made things a little more on the windy and cool side, however,  there was no rain and the band's stellar music and ability to interact with the crowd made it an entertaining evening.

Rockareoke A Hit At Snoqualmie

Rockaraoke is a new twist to the concept of Karaoke. Singers come up from the audience, however instead of the musical background on videos, a live band performs the singer music of choice. The advantage is of course, the ability to shorten a song, should his performers voice be less than pleasing. It also offer the excitement of a live band coupled with the fun and anticipation of watching audience members performing.
Last night Deb and I took Grandma Lillian to the Snoqualmie Casino, where Rockareoke is performed each Sunday from 6 until midnight in the Sno Lounge. The Rockareoke band played tribute to Lillian, who will celebrate her 91st birthday this Thursday.