February 13th, 2010 Romance With a Vegas Flair at Hawthorne Valley Country Club
After enjoying a scrumptious Lobster & Steak dinner with all the goodies, including a homemade special dessert prepared by Chef George, The room waited in anticipation for the show. The opening Master of Ceremony for the evening, the hilarious funny man Bernie Mac, make no mistakes...the "Mac is Back" and entertained this crowd for the evening. The Radio City Show Band with back up vocalists Brittney Nelson & Bernie Walters backed up the ever so beautiful Stevie Nicks as she opened up this Valentines show. Following up the cult diva was the spectacular Barbra Streisand, dressed in a deep violet evening gown that took the breath from the crowd with many of her classics including a tribute with the Solitary Man Neil Diamond and performed the classic tune "Flowers". It was the next special guest appearance by the King of Pop "Michael Jackson" as he entered the room the usual Jackson way, covered in a shroud as he was escorted to the a stage filled with fog and special effects lighting, the guest could only see the icons silhouette until the music began and the stage came to life. People were amazed by this artist's vocals, mannerisms and appearance. The stage was graced by the return of the Solitary Man Mr. Neil Diamond to perform several of his top tunes. The show was closed with the amazing talent and voice by the Queen of Soul, Miss Aretha Franklin in her stunning red evening gown for this night of romance. Many comments have been left on our guest book regarding this show and many others. We will be returning on March 13th to Hawthorne Valley with Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and more! Check out our shows page and order your tickets now before they are gone.
February 12th, 2010 Luvin' in the hay at the Fountains of Clarkston
The stage and dance floor were set as 10 bails of hay and a dozen corn stalks with moonshine jugs rang out that a country show was about to hit the Fountains Golf & Banquet Center of Clarkston. The Radio City Show Band was tuned and the action hit the floor as the opening tribute to Tim McGraw took the stage, the ladies could be heard hootin' and screamin' into the parking lot, The Radio City Band which included well known pedal & lap steel player from Nashville, Mr. Larry LaBeck who put that certain twang in the music which geared up for the Legendary Patsy Cline in a beautiful black evening gown as she opened her set with Bill Baily. Patsy ended her set and invited her very special friend the Queen of Country Miss. Loretta Lynn to the stage to perform the duet "Back In Baby's Arms" together. Loretta in her long red ball gown stayed and entertained the crowd with many of her classics's including "Coal Miners Daughter". However it was the next tribute that got the room "Ready for the Party" and left them "All Jacked Up" for the rest of the night, Miss. Gretchen Wilson Hit the dance floor runnin and made some very personal visits to some of the attendees. The show was closed with The Built Ford Tough Guy, Mr. Toby Keith who left the crowd wanting more. As a side note, tribute artists Tim McGraw & Toby Keith were both high school grads from Clarkston High School. Goooo Clarkston! Watch our show schedule for the next upcoming show at the Fountains Golf & Banquet Center.
October 23rd, 2009
It was Thursday Vegas night at Andiamo Novi and what better to go along with that than some fantastic entertainment to make it feel like the real deal. Salute to the Superstars Rocked the Vegas night bar at Andiamo Novi with the stage set with live tributes to the beautiful Barbra Streisand, ol' red eyes himself, Dean Martin and a natural to close a Vegas show the King of Rock & Roll Michigan's number one Elvis, Mr. Fred Wolfe in his hot red jumpsuit. As the lights dimmed and the colored lights flashed and the stage filled with smoke and beams of light accented the room for his entrance and exit. We look forward to being part of Thursday Vegas Nights at Andiamo.
October 3rd, 2009
Well Vegas once again came to the little town of Harbor Beach Michigan, but with a big bang. The quaint 400 seat community theatre filled with anticipation of another Salute to the Superstars show was in town. The stage came alive as Shania opened to this wonderful town of folks and made the illusion become real. Next up Michigan's number one Rod Stewart hit the stage and rocked the room and closed his performance with his great dedication for our men and service woman with the song "Sailing" as he waved good bye to the crowd, he received a standing ovation not only the guests, but but all of the Vets rose to their feet first. It was a truly magical moment. The show was closed by the Diva herself the Legendary CHER. As she came off the stage and got into the audience it was amazing to watch all the heads turn from center stage to where ever CHER was! Guest were greeted in the lobby by the entertainers to say goodnight and snap a picture or two. We will be back in Harbor Beach once again on January 10th, 2010 for the annual "Family Ties" show to support the troops. Watch our shows page for details.
October 2nd, 2009
The room was sold out once again at the Hawthorne Valley Country Club, as people enjoyed a fabulous meal with Chicken stuffed with broccoli and fresh white fish and hand carved roast beef served by Chef George. After dinner as anticipation grew, Comedian Gary George from Ridley's Comedy Castle was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening had everyone in stitches as he introduced the tribute acts throughout the evening. Kelly Smith from Branson Missouri was first up to command of the stage with her dynamic tribute to Shania Twain. She hit the stage running and mingling with the guests. Next up Michigan's number one Rod Stewart tribute performed by Art Reed who rocked the room and got a standing ovation. Special guest Tim McGraw took over the country aspect of the show performed by Allen Scott and had the ladies all wanting what the men did with Shania! The show was wrapped up by the Legendary Lady CHER! Singing all of the classics and even had some fun picking a Sonny Bono out of the crowd and making the magic happen on stage with the song "I Got You Babe" The Radio City Band Rocked all night with special guest musicians, Mr. Larry LaBeck, Steel Pedal Player from Nashville and playing the Sax, spending 15 years with the real Bob Segar Band, Mr.Jimmy Romeo. We are over half way SOLD OUT for New Years Eve, so order your tickets now.
September 21, 2009
A man once said "God, my life is your gift to me, and what I do with it is my gift to you" Very true words, as I was awakened this morning to a phone call to be told of the passing of Alturo Shelton (Parker).
Some of you may have known or worked with Alturo and just know how witty and talented of a man he was. For those of you who did not have the chance to work with him, well you missed out on working with a very talented human being. So, let me tell you a little about what I know about this gentleman. He was a loving husband and father of two. Worked the cruise lines mostly and did some local entertainment to bridge the gaps when in dry dock.
Alturo was more of a vocal impressionist and comic, he performed Sammy Davis, Stevie Wonder and one of my all time favorites was James Brown working at a Dunkin Donuts. I only wish I had video to share with you of that. When Alturo took the stage you never knew what to expect, but you knew it would be different and you would laugh to you had tears in your eyes. It is a shame we didn't have more time to work with him, but obviously someone above needed his talents for a much bigger performance.
Alturo Shelton Funeral arrangements are as follows:
OH PYE III Funeral Home Visitation will be Sunday September 27th, 2009 from 10:00am to 8:00pm
17600 Plymouth Road. Detroit, MI. 48227
313.838.9770
Church service will be at:
Greater Emmanuel Church Service begins at 10:00am
19161 Schaefer Hwy. Detorit, MI. 48235
313.864.7170
Please enjoy the Video Memory we would like to share with you.
If anyone would like to place comments or
fond memories of Alturo, we encourage you to
place them on our Guest Book page for everyone
to read and share"
September 13, 2009 As part of our new relationship with our friends in Canada, Salute to the Superstars International will be traveling over to Ontario to produce a show for our Canadian friends. We are also excited that there will be appoximently 150 potential customers who have been invited to view the high caliber of sound and lighting and the variety of entertainers and bands we have offer. This will be a two day event in September. We want to thank all of our friends at the AFM in Toronto and the officials from the Customs Service. View our shows page to get more details.
September 1, 2009
Wheel Fest 2009 in the City of Wayne was explosive this year as a star packed Superstars show hit on Sunday. Tributes to the Legendary Jackie Wilson, The beautiful Faith Hill, the Solitary Man Neil Diamond, Elvis and closing the show, those Icons the Blues Brothers. The crowd flocked around the gazebo as Elvis tossed his scented scarfs, but Jake & Elwood tossed their own brand of humor in by throwing out rolled up scented tube socks already autographed. We could have given a couple hundred away said Ray Paschall aka (Elwood Blues) "One person wanted the one right off my foot" said Steve Baker aka (Joliet Jake) All entertainers were backed by the Radio City Band. City officials stated they had a larger crowd on Sunday then Saturday. Check out the photos page to see the action.
August 22, 2009
The Ionia County Historical Society packed the Ionia Theatre Sunday evening with the Ionia Gets Rocked by Vegas Show.
Linda Ciangi, ICHS president, said over 600 people attended the concert featuring The Blues Brothers, Elvis, Neil Diamond and Roy Orbison tribute artists, backed by The Radio City Band. While a final total has not been calculated, Ciangi said this is probably the biggest fundraiser yet for the historical society. She added she has received a lot of positive feedback about the show: both the variety and the quality. “It was a great day,” said Ciangi. “Everything we've gotten back has been positive.” [Ionia Sentinal Standard]
August 14, 2009 The quite tiny town of Ionia Michigan had some BIG entertainment blast into town this past Sunday. As the Historic Ionia theatre welcomed a Superstars show and filled some 700 seats this 92 degree day with anticipation like a child on Christmas morning. As the house lights went down the Superstars opener started to flood the room and spotlights circled, the Radio City band took the stage and the show opened with a tribute to Elvis. The crowd became ignited with the music and the performer but this was just the opener as Roy Orbison took command over the stage to hit all those notes and having guests standing in front of their seats with applause. Next up those guys always on a mission from God surprised everyone and came in from the back of the room as the Radio City Band pounded out the Peter Gunn Theme. The boys took the stage and tore it up leaving with a standing ovation. But as the house lights came down again and fog filled the stage with the beams of colored lights in the air like search lights, the Radio City Band starting playing coming to America and through the fog appeared the Solitary Man, Michigan's top Neil Diamond tribute performed by Mark Thomas all the way from Ontario. The show was a great treat for this tiny sleepy town, talks are already ongoing to produce several more shows at the Historic Ionia Theatre. Watch for photos and video on the website. [photos]
August 14, 2009
Well Las Vegas came to the Woodward Dream Cruise Friday night and exploded on the big stage in Berkley as the Salute to the Superstars and the Radio City Band had people dancin in the street and in there chairs. With tributes to Motown's greatest the Temptation's, Ray Charles & Aretha Franklin just made the crowd explode. Then Jake & Elwood hit the stage and you could hear the folks for blocks singing and cheering as this comical trio with their seasoned Blues Brothers Tribute performed, But what made all the magic come alive was the Salute to the Superstar Dance Team, as they have choreographed dances to all the tributes, but when Neil Diamond Closed the show and the Dancers hit the stage for Cherry Cherry they stole the show. Look for photos on photo tab and watch for new video. . [photos]
August 11, 2009 The third annual Superstars BBQ was a great time for everyone!
As seen in the pictures. it was a time for fun and camaraderie. God graced us with a beautiful Sunday afternoon and with a little spiritual help from others above watching down on us, who were not going to let anyone or anything rain on our parade! From the Cotton Candy to the corn dogs to the ice cold beer and burgers and fries everyone had plenty to eat and drink. Open Mic was available for everyone to sing and strut their stuff not in costume and to a group of family instead for guests. Oh my what will I come with next year to top this one Steve Baker said. [photos]
July 29, 2009 Salute To The Superstars & Andiamo's in 2010
Salute to the Superstars is proud to announce a new joint partnership and home, with the Andiamo Showroom in Warren. It all started just down the avenue in the 1970's with the late Tom Furtney (Kenny Rogers tribute) and his showroom called Mr. F's Beef & Bourbon which became familiar with the large bull standing in front of the club. His shows were unrivaled in their professionalism and crowd appeal, sometimes waiting weeks for a dinner reservation and enjoyed by people from all over the Metro Detroit area and abroad at Mr. F's, stated son Rick Furtney,, it is heart warming to see the show coming back to the area. At a press release and photo shoot issued July 29th, 2009, with Owner Joe Vicari of Andiamo's, Steve Baker of Mr. B's Salute to the Superstars & Rick Furtney, son whose father started the Superstars shows, supports Baker and his staff. Steve continues to raise the bar and caliber of every show he produces says Furtney. There is no better place to call home than the Andiamo Showplace, Baker states, we are expecting allot of buzz around town about this partnership and the return of the Superstar shows that will begin in January 2010 and carried out through the year. we expect that same magic will happen here at Andiamo's as it did at Mr. F's.
Twelve shows have been lined up and some of those shows will be streamed live via the Internet to be seen by other states and countries. "Steve Baker and his staff have worked hard to surpass and bring the highest caliber and level of entertainment and music to produce a show that would have my dad proud Furtney said." "Owner Joe Vicari says it a natural fit with their fine food and good entertainment. Its a win win for everyone". Both Salute to the Superstars and Andiamo will be adding links to each others website for show details and tickets.
Rick Furtney, Steve Baker, Joe Vicari
July 28, 2009 Orbison, Streisand and Dion to be saluted in July 24 show at Legion
LAPEER -- Already a dancer, when Sybil Vincent saw Funny Girl for the first time she added Barbra Streisand and singing to her list of interests.
Vincent, of Royal Oak, said she rushed right out and bought the Funny Girl album after seeing the movie."I kinda got started singing because of Barbra Streisand," she said.When she was 15 years old Vincent was singing along to the album at a house party."A lot of people told me that I sounded like Barbra Streisand," she said.A guy at the party offered to get her a gig at a local bar. She had to sneak in because she was so young, but once she started singing, she said "the room went crazy."
[more from The County Press]
July 26, 2009
Salute to the Superstars is pleased to announce the addition of Tom Carroll performing his breath-taking tribute to the legendary Buddy Holly. Although Buddy has passed on, his music will never die (as immortalized by Don McLean’s song – “AMERICIAN PIE” - “The Day that Music Died”), referring to the day that Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash. In fact, in 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Holly #13 among “The Fifty Greatest Artists of All Time”.
Tom also does an outstanding tribute to Neil Sedaka as well as his Buddy Holly. Tom has all the moves and mannerisms down just as you were watching a Buddy Holly Concert Live. We are fortunate to have such talented entertainers on our staff. Tom will have many upcoming shows, so keep your eyes on the shows page our our website and check out Tom Carroll's true tribute to the legendary Buddy Holly.
June 26, 2009
Well when Mother Nature will not cooperate, you have to have the Furtitude to improvise, which is exactly what we did as tribute artists Tim McGraw & Faith Hill hit the big stage in Fenton's Community Center instead of the park. We had a wonderful crowd of over 250 town folk that came to listen to this dynamic duo. The applause just kept rolling one song after another, as this duo took turns performing individually and mixing it up with duets. It’s always a pleasure returning to the City of Fenton. We will have the Blues Brothers and Neil Sedaka up in Linden at their Mill Pond Park on July 8th, 2009, yet another fantastic show coming soon!
June 25, 2009
Motown was alive and well in Brighton at the American Spirit Center as tributes to the the Temptations took the stage and had the place jammin, rockin and dancin to this fantastic tribute group, but it didn't stop there as the Jackie Wilson came out and took the crowd down the Motown Memory lane with songs like Higher & Higher, Lonely Teardrop's and many more. But the fun didn't stop there as those Icons the Blues Brothers hit the room and add some blues to the Motown twist with a visit from the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in her Pink waitress outfit and apron and pink slippers to tell the boys she needs a little "Respect". After the Jake & Elwood finished the evening, Aretha came back to close the show and blew the roof off the joint. the whole night people were dancing on the dance floor or in there chairs. The show was incredible in delivery and performance said Glen Veno, club organizer, and we are looking forward to doing a show every other month. Coming on August 7th, 2009 will be our Margaritaville show to which we expect to sell over 400 tickets. Salute to the Superstars was proud to have sold 26 tickets through our online sales for this show.
June 1, 2009
The folks at the Dearborn Heights Moose lodge did not know what to expect show night, but by the time the night was over plans are already underway to bring a Motown show there in September or October. The show with funny man Larry the Cable Guy who was the Master of Ceremony for the Evening and had the crowd in stitches all night. Neil Diamond rocked the room and did an outstanding performance, in fact was told by two guest he should go take over in Vegas. The Queen of Country, Miss Loretta Lynn hit the room by storm and everyone thought it was an excellent replacement for Carrie Underwood. Special Guest appearance by Willie Nelson put a nice addition to the nights venue. But it was the "Built for Tough Guy" Mr. Toby Keith who brought the house down with all of his great country music and people on their feet and clapping their hands to the song Courtesy of the Red, White & Blue. Club members expressed their happiness with the change of Toby for Kenny Rogers and Loretta Lynn for Carrie Underwood and could have sold more tickets had they been the original line up. All went extremely great and we have have several comments on our guest book already. Watch the show page for the next upcoming date.
Hot Hawthorne and Rat Pack debut! - May 29, 2009
The crowd was jumpin' and the band was rockin' at the Hawthorne Valley Country Club, as 341 guests filled the room for a scrumptious gourmet dinner fit for a king.
Following dinner, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin opened the show and hit the stage with the band to bring the house to their feet, with those great songs from the past. While Dean was singing, Frank rolled out the salad bar and mixed a couple of salads for him and Deano.
The Judd's came in for a dynamite song set with all the classics which left people in awe! Brenda Lee, in her poodle skirt and saddle shoes, looked great on stage. It was about that time, the King of Rock & Roll, Mr. Elvis Presley, hit the stage with a grand entrance complete with smoke and a laser light show. But the real surprise of the evening was when Frank & Dean sat down to do their last 3 songs, special guest appearance by Mr. Sammy Davis Jr. made the audience rise to their feet. Comments from the guests were that these 3 gents were better and more true to life than any other Rat Pack shows in the area. They will be back at Hawthorne Valley n July 31st, 2009 for just a Rat Pack Show. Tickets are on sale on our shows page and available at the Hawthorne box office.
Superstars give back! - May 27, 2009
When the Macomb County Warming Center held its annual dinner April 30 at DeCarlo Banquet Center in Warren. Dave Rozema signed autographs, too. More than 200 guests had a great time for a good cause with tribute artists Brenda Lee, The Judds, Bobby Vinton, Neil Sedaka and Rod Stewart provided by Salute to the Superstars. Raffles and good food rounded out the evening. If you missed it this year, plan to get in on the fun next year.
May 26, 2009 The Fenton Moose Lodge was rockin on Saturday as a free show was produced by Salute to the Superstars to show our appreciation to the Moose Lodge for their long term commitment and continued show line ups. The new Chefs at the Moose prepared a FANTASTIC dinner that was enjoyed by all and followed by almost 3 hours hours of entertainment with tributes to Toby Kieth, Loretta Lynn, Bobby Vinton, Stevie Nicks and Mario Messina with his tribute to many. It was a great time for everyone! Thanks Fenton Moose for your continued business.
May 18, 2009
The small town of Lapeer waited and gathered at the American Legion Hall 16 with the anticipation of the Man in Black to show up along with those crazy Blues Brothers. The stage was set and the man in black was introduced and came through the curtains spun his guitar around and said "Hello my name is Johnny Cash" and the crowd of 360 people applauded, whistled and roared. Philip Bauer's tribute to Johnny Cash is truly amazing From the looks, to the vocals, to stage presence, if the real Johnny Cash were here today, I'm sure he be surprised to find he has a twin brother. The second part of the evening was just as splashy as two large doors spun open to see s high speed chase developing right in front of the crowds eyes, as Jake & Elwood were being chased by a restored 1974 Dodge Monaco Police car. Folks were standing on their chairs to catch a glimpse of what was going on outside. The chase ended at the double doors as Jake & Elwood eluded the police once again and ran into the building. You know they were on this very important mission from God. The crowd came to their feet as these two came through the curtains to perform. Singing all the popular hits. As Jake & Elwood finished there last song Sweet Home Chicago, the Lapeer Country Sheriff was not letting these two sneak through the floor and appeared from behind the curtain with hand cuffs and escorted these two back to lock up to perform Jail House Rock. We want to thank the Lapeer County Sheriffs and the American Legion for the great work they do with "THE SHOP WITH A COP PROGRAM" and look forward to next year.
May 10, 2009
It was a packed house as usual Sunday night for Mothers Day at Dimitri's Town & Country Restaurant in Chesterfield. As Moms were honored by a fantastic dinner and a star packed tribute show featuring live performance tributes to the legendary Jackie Wilson, Patsy Cline, Donna Summers, The Judd's & Elvis and with the prices tag still on her hat the legend from the Grand ol' Opry Cousin Minne Pearl as the MC for the evening with her trademark tag line Howwwddy!
May 9, 2009
Las Vegas was alive and well in the small town of Harbor Beach, as Salute to the Superstars rolled in for the second annual Mothers Day show at the Community Theatre. As tributes to Roy Orbison had the audience applauding on his superb vocal skills to every high note that he sang. The Blues Brothers, a town favorite, opened their act from behind their famous chicken wire cage as showcased in the original movie at Bob's Country Bunker. Dave Zoran was the Master of Ceremony with his great vocal impersonations and took the audience by storm as he belted out several Frank Sinatra tunes that brought the crowd to their feet. The finishing act was none other than Elvis, as all the stage and house lights went dark and the stage filled with fog and multi-colored lights beaming through the movie screen that was down and all that appeared was a silhouette of the KING. As his intro proceeded the movie stage was lifted and the house lights came up, to bring the crowd applause to Michigan's number 1 Elvis tribute artist Fred Wolfe. As usual his high energy show brought the house down. We will be back in Harbor beach on October 3rd, 2009 with Cher, Shania Twain and Rod Stewart. check the shows page for more details.
April 20, 2009
Vegas was defiantly at the Thomas Edison Inn on April 18, 2009 for the Michigan Machinist Counsel dinner show. It was an all star studded cast backed by the Superb Radio City Band. The Queen of Country Miss Loretta Lynn opened the show in her beautiful red evening ball gown. Followed by the man with the slooow hand Mr. Conway Twitty and Loretta and Conway managed to snap off a few duets together, The Beautiful Trisha Yearwood really got the show pumping and got the dance floor full, then for up and close style dancing pleasure the man with the Blue Velvet voice Mr. Bobby Vinton packed the dance floor. But it was our own Motown Legend Mr. Robert Carter performing his tribute to the legendary Jackie Wilson that had the crowd pumped and really ready to dance. Funny Man & MC for the evening Dave Zoran Filled the space between acts to keep people in stitches all night long .We would like to make a special thank you to Dick Cummings, the Thomas Edison Inn for giving our Stars that fabulous green room with cheese platters, soda and of the other goodies. Your Hospitality was impeccable. See you in Ypsi for the next one.
April 18, 2009
Show number 3 in the final series at the American Legion Post in Lapeer was stellar. Which has prompted post officials to set up at least a series of 5 more shows for the 2009 calendar year. The room was was full of people who were looking for the tribute venue that hit the stage Friday night. Neil Sedaka got a warm welcome as he opened the show and immediately made a connection in with the crowd. As the stage filled with white smoke in front of the curtains and lights, people heard the intro 'Comming to America" and started pounding on the tables and whistling and through the curtains the Solitary Man" Neil Diamond Rocked the room and made his way through the guests singing to them and at one point dancing on top a table! With a second enchore to Sweet Caroline the dance floor was packed along with non other than "Jack Nicholson" in the middle of the mix. The stage billowed with smoke one more time as the music brought people to there attention, you would have thought you were at a 1968 Elvis concert with the guests screaming and yelling as the King of Rock and Roll shot out through the curtains and smoke, the crowd exploded and were thoroughly entertained for the final part of the evening. Thank you American Legion and folks in Lapeer!
March 30, 2009
It was a spectacular night at Johnny Lega's in Pearl Beach with the new owners, Bill & Lillian Finn and a great crowd of folks. The show was opened by that fireball Garth Brooks who know s how to get a crowd pumped up. The the Queen of Country Miss Loretta Lynn hit the stage with out the ball park performance. The night had some surprises for the the new owners as well as the guest with special tribute appearance by Brenda Lee and Bobby Vinton. Loretta Lynn provided a special tribute to her Legendary friend Patsy Cline and Conway Twitty and Loretta even did a duet together call "Why are kids are Ugly" which was a show hit for the crowd. But it was the Built Ford Tough Guy Toby Keith who this crowd waits for and got the place jumpin and singing along with his hits. The was supposed to end at 10:30 and went to 11:15 with encores by all.
March 23, 2009
We would like to welcome a few new entertainers to the Salute family and welcome them. Brenda Lee, Donna Summers, Dion, The Judd's, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. Watch our upcoming show schedule to see where these great performers will be entertaining you.
March 23, 2009
It was a great show April 20th at the American Legion Post 16 in Lapeer as the Country stage was set with barn doors and country motif. With 125 guests present they were treated with tributes to Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. We had two Lucky winners that night. One person won a 3 night 2 day vacation in fabulous Las Vegas and another one a beautiful table Center Piece. Two Guests approached Show Producer Steve Baker and said they had taken a trip to Pigeon Forge to watch the impersonator show there and on their way home spotted our show and complemented how our Superstars and quality of show was superior to Pigeon Forge. Thank you for your wonderful comments. We have two more show at the American Legion on April 17th and May 16th...check out our show schedule to see all who will be performing.
March 15, 2009
The crowd was small but mighty at the Fenton Moose lodgeSaturday night, but those who attended got quite the personal touch from a star studded cast with tributes to the amazing Roy Orbison to Rod (the bod) Stewart and those icons the Blues Brothers as they made there own special entrance. Special guest appearance by Dion from Dion & the Belmont's sang a few tunes to wind up the show, provided by Mario Messina. As usual always trying to give a little extra to a valuable client. Thanks for the one year Fenton!
March 14, 2009
We had a sold out house once again at Hawthorne Valley County Club. A room full of guests who intended on coming to our Valentines show last month to find out that tickets were sold out early! Last nights guests dined, danced and were blown away by the stellar entertainment and music performed by The Radio City Band. Tributes to Rod Stewart, Neil Sedaka, the Powerful Faith Hill, But it was the Built Ford Tough Guy, Toby Keith and the Legendary Jackie Wilson who got the room rocking to country and Motown. The Radio City Band did a standing ovation performance and we had the pleasure of Mr. Larry Lebeck from Nashville on Pedal Steel Guitar to give the country artist that extra special twang for their songs. It was like being at the Grand ol' Opry. We want to thank the Red Hatter's for coming and special thanks to Mr. Fred Wolfe, Michigan's #1 Elvis for stopping by for a special performance. Thank you Westland we are planning an event for May and many more to com, so keep your eyes on shows page for upcoming events at Hawthorne Valley.
March 9, 2009
Salute to the Superstars is excited to announce the addition of Dean Martin to the tribute artist roster. This new talent has the voice of the crooner down to a science. With vocal pitch and range to match ol'Deano himself. With his stage presence he can command the audience with his looks and talent. We will be posting his bio and photo soon.
February 22, 2009
The snow was blowing and it was cold up at the Fenton Moose, But when you add 'Changes in Latitudes'" it changes peoples attitudes! The first Fenton Parrott head kicked off inside as 3 to 6" of snow fell outside, but it didn't stop the guests from coming in with short sleeve Caribbean shirts, shorts and flip flops as the Jimmy Buffet tribute band "Changes in Latitudes had everyone on the dance floor for this 2 hour show. Beach ball's were being tossed around and another great dinner by chef Ted and his staff. If your looking for the best in a Jimmy Buffet tribute show you have to look no further than here. Everyone was dancing and enjoyed the show to the Max.
February 21, 2009
Motown hit the little town of Lapeer with a loud vengeance as tributes to Jackie Wilson, Aretha Franklin, The Blues Brothers and Gary George hit the stage at the American Legion Hall 116. We had a small but personal crowd, who all danced and had a real amazing time and said that next they were bringing friends the next shows as they did not know what expect this time. We will be back in March and expect a sell out crowd as tributes to Faith Hill, Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty and the legendary Tim McGraw struts his stuff. Thank you Lapeer for having us!
February 14, 2009
The Stars were out at Golden Hawk Golf Club for Valentines night and love was in the air. Golden Hawk served up a fantastic plated dinner and after dinner the show was opened by Gary George from Mark Ridleys Comedy Castle who was just hysterical and kept the crowd in stitches'! The awesome Radio City band vamped Rod "THE BOD" Stewart to the stage with Hot Legs and the show began. Following Rod was a surprise visit from the Blues Brothers and they were surprised as were the guests, when from across the room you heard in a very loud voice "ELWOOD" and Aretha Franklin came with her pink waitress uniform and pink slippers and told the boys they needed to show her a little Respect and the band kicked it off. After the Blues Brothers, celebrating 50 years of Motown the special guest appearance by the Legendary Jackie Wilson had the dance floor packed with his powerful vocals and great tunes. The Motown continued as Aretha Franklin came back in a beautiful black outfit and took the folks down the story of her life and blew the roof off Golden Hawk with that powerful voice, The Night closed as the stage got fogged and the beams of light crossed the stage as the Radio City Band started playing the song "Coming to America" and the Solitary man hit center stage and rocked the house with all the Neil Diamond classics. Also as a special surprise was at the closing, the Band Manager Tom Mulawka got a surprise as his son TJ made a guest appearance to take his father spot on the drums for Aretha & Jackie to sing "Aint no Mountain High Enough" That put the topper on the evening and TJ is quite the accomplished musician and defiantly has a home with Radio City and Salute to the Superstars! Thanks Golden Hawk and our fans and especially the ones from Dimitris who showed up for this fabulous event.
February 13, 2009
Hawthorne Valley Country Club in Westland was busting at the seams as the staff packed 300 guests and some standing room only guests as well. Guests were entertained by a star studded cast, But Neil Diamond and Roy Orbison brought the house down and the Radio City Band sound like a 16 piece big band for Frank Sinatra. Owners of the country club were pleased and prepared an excellent dinner for the guests. The next show will be on March 13th, 2009 and we will be extending future show series with the owners. Thank you Hawthorne & Staff for a job well done and thank you to all the guests! We will see you real soon.
February 9, 2009 It was a Star Studded cast at MacRay Harbor for the third annual Valentines show. MacRay served a choice of a scrumptious Prime Rib or Chicken Dinner. Following dinner the STARS hit the stage backed by the fabulous Radio City Band. Show Producer Steve Baker opened the show and informed everyone that tribute artist Barry Manilow was a no show and that the Legendary Jackie Wilson and Miss. West Bloomfield herself, Aretha Franklin were in the house and the crowd roared with approval. The King of Rock & Roll, Elvis opened the show and handed out beautiful red flowers to the ladies as did all the entertainers during the evening. Barbra Streisand & Aretha Franklin made the home run performance for the Divas as Jackie Wilson’s stellar Motown vocal and showman ship took center stage. The Solitary man Neil Diamond hit it out of the room with all the folks dancing and clapping, and Neil's table top dance for one group just brought the room to their feet. It was a GREAT show with great entertainers and management at MacRay were more than pleased with the show.
February 2, 2009
The Sparta Moose Lodge had a full house and their first blast of Vegas! Tributes to Barbra Streisand, Elvis Presley and Neil Diamond, bringing down the house with two encores' performances after the curtain call. We will be back on April 25th when Country goes to Sparta. Check out our shows page for the full tribute line up. We have several more shows planned throughout the 2009 season for Sparta which include a visit from Motown, Jimmy Buffet and More.
January 26, 2009
The Fenton Moose Lodge was rockin once again as the stars hit the stage with tributes to the fireball Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw and the Beautiful Faith Hill and as surprise tributes to Conway Twitty and the Queen of Country Miss Loretta Lynn and things really came alive when Jake & Elwood happened to be in the neighborhood and stopped in for some fun and brought down the house. It was a great night and we will be back in March. Thanks Fenton Moose Lodge!
January 15, 2009
Salute to the Superstars is honored once again to be returning for three days to Halmich Park for the Warren City Fair. We produced 3 Star packed shows in 2008 and will do the same for 2009. Show dates are June 17th, 19th, 21st 2009. This will be Wednesday-Friday night with the Radio City Band and Sunday afternoon. Watch our shows page to see who will be performing!
January 15, 2009 It was a bitter cold Sunday afternoon as 220 guests pushed there way into the beautiful Harbor Beach Theatre. The show for "Operation Family Ties" is in support of our troops overseas. Tributes to the Gambler Kenny Rogers opened on the big theatre stage followed by a tribute to the "Hot" Carrie Underwood and bringing down the house a legendary tribute to the Solitary man Neil Diamond. The Superstars lined up in the lobby to meet, greet and autograph show programs. Folks are already looking forward to our return for a Pre-Mothers Day show.
January 1, 2009
Salute to the Superstars for the 3rd year in a row rocked in New Years Eve to a full house at the Fenton Community Centers fourth annual Jubil'eve in downtown Fenton. Even as other activities' were going on throughout the downtown area, including our very own Fred Wolfe doing a tribute Elvis show at the St. Johns Activity Center, we remained standing room only, as Neil Sedaka blew through the crowd and astounded them with his tribute, followed by the amazing Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond. The Blues Brothers brought the house down as the curtains opened and they stood behind their Chicken Wire cage. Our Master of Ceremony Mr. Bob Hope kept the crowd going between entertainers with the Normal dry Bob Hope humor! Thank you to the City of Fenton, Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation and our show sponsor for another great year! See you in the summer for the park shows and back for 2010.
December 25, 2008
Happy Holidays from Salute to the Superstars. Wishing you the very best this holiday season. Please enjoy this new video of Frank Sinatra singing New York New York with the Rockettes.
December 24, 2008
Salute to the Superstars is proud to announce we will be performing live tribute shows at the American Legion Post #16 in Lapeer. We will producing a series of shows on every third Friday of the month starting in March. Watch our shows page for new tribute shows at the American Legion.
December 23, 2008 The Second annual No Child without a Christmas at Dimitris Town & Country and Salute to the Superstars was a BIG success! The show opened by Superstars own Santa Clause (Bill Morelli) arriving with lights and sirens blaring in a Chesterfield Fire truck. After Santa opened the show, folks we entertained with tributes to Anne Murray with all her Christmas Classics along with a blast from the past with Roy Orbison and the King of Rock and Roll Elvis. The night was closed as usual with Jake & Elwood bringing down the house!
We would like to thank all of the patrons and customers that attended and brought so many Toys & Gifts it was bigger and better than last year said Tracy from the Chesterfield Twp. Fire Department.
December 8, 2008
The Stars were out at MacRay Harbor and what a great time the folks had as they were treated to a Christmas Spectacular! Not only did they enjoy the sounds of the Radio City Band and all the Superstars, But it was a magical night as Frank Sinatra had 10 Rockets behind him performing to a choreographed dance to New York New York. Afterwards, it was the guests treat, as the ladies from the Casuali School of Dance under the direction of Anna Casuali danced to a Christmas holiday Music set. These girls were absolutely amazing and will performing with Salute to the Superstars more in the future. The next treat came with a visit from Larry the Cable Guy who left the audience in total laughter! All of the superstars did an awesome job as usual and look forward to returning to MacRay Harbor on February 7th, 2009 2nd annual Valentines Show which is posted on the shows page and tickets are available.
December 6, 2008
The 15th annual Toys for Tot's put together by Mrs. Angie Morelli was a big success once again, just as the lady who hosts this event every year! We sold over 400 tickets and met the toy quota for the United States Marines. The Mirage Banquet Center did an awesome job with the food and the entertainment from the Casauli Dancers hit the dance floor and made the night magical and festive. Special guest visit by Michigan's #1 Elvis, Mr. Fred Wolfe and Miss.Hanna Montana and all the way from L.A. Mr. Jack Nicholson dropped in and gave his toy donation too. We are already planning for next year #16.
November 18, 2008
We have been a member of the MFEA - Michigan Festivals & Events Association for the past two years. This is an organization that works with all of the festivals and entertainment in the state of Michigan. Including the Michigan State Fair which is one of our partners.
We were notified of these prestigious awards on October 23rd, 2008 by phone, however it would not be official until the convention in November. However, in today's mail we received our certificates and ribbon awards.
We won First place in the state for our website created by Steve Greene from SG Creative, we won second place for BEST promotional poster for the Country Jam poster created by our own Toby Keith (Mike Evans) We also won second place for the BEST marketing brochure once again created by our own Toby Keith (Mike Evans).
The surprise came in the mail today to find another award we were unaware of, We were awarded "The Best of the Best Overall Achievement" award. You can view all the competition we faced by going to the MFEA website... we are at the top of the page then scroll down.
When I reflect over the last 3 years and what we have accomplished to be were we are today and those of you who believed in me and seen the different path I wanted this company to take and be the best, to which these awards have told us we must be doing something right. Don't get me wrong we had to break a few eggs to get the omelette we have today, but it comes from being truthful & honest but most of all the team work and the Furtitude we all have contributed as a family and a business of real Superstars!
Thanks Tom Furtney your legacy continues.
October 25, 2008 - Award Winning Web Site and Marketing Collateral
Salute to the Superstars has been awarded three awards from the Michigan Fairs & Events Association. The call came in Friday afternoon to which we had entered our tri-fold brochure from the Farmington Civic series and our poster that advertised the Country Jam jar with the entertainers on the front, to which both pieces were produced by Mike Evans, From Evans Business Services, had won second place in the state! We were also informed that our web site was voted #1 and came in first place in the state, which is produced by Steve Greene from SG Creative. Thank you MFEA for the honor.
It shows that if you take pride in what you do and stay consistent you can achieve to be number one.
October 25, 2008 The Grand Opening of the Attic Bar was unlike anything Battle Creek has ever seen! Guests stood outside to watch the arrival to two black stretched limousines' arrive. As the first one pulled in and door opened to unvail a special visit by Jack Nicholson, the crowd exploded. Jack greeted the crowd in his usual manor and proceeded into the location. As the second long black limousine rolled up, out came Alan Alda (Hawkeye from MASH) dressed in his army fatigues, red robe and giant Martini glass. Appearing next Salute to the Superstars number 1 funny man Dave Zoran vocal impressionist and comedian. The guests in Battle Creek knew this was going to be a great night of entertainment. But wait! Just as the last Limousine rolled out you could hear sirens in the distance and sure enough screaming down Capital Avenue and roaring into the parking lot was the bluesmobile being chased by Battle Creeks finest. Jake & Elwood bolted from the car and cops and headed inside for a waiting sold out room of guests.
The show was fantastic and we would like to thank the owners of the Attic Bar and will see them again soon and the Battle Creek Police Department for their contribution to make this Grand opening one to remember, But most of all the guests that made the night magical.
October 14, 2008
We were short about 40 people short from a full house at the Fenton Moose Lodge for the Halloween show, but just the same they say dynamite comes in small packages and that is exactly what happened with this explosive group of 140 guests. Neil Sedaka, Buddy Holly and back by Popular demand Toby Keith just rocked the place on the lake. Next months show will be a sell out with the addition of a few surprise guests. Our December 13th, Christmas with Kenny Show, and February 21, Jimmy Buffet tribute band Changes in Latitude, are sold out as well. Thanks Fenton Moose.
September 30, 2008
The entertainment was hot and LIT up the room at the Edison Boat Club Saturday night. As the Temptations brought an electrifying look and sound on stage backed by the charged Radio City Band. Jackie Wilson and Aretha Franklin sent the room into a 220 electric shock into crowd with their tributes followed by The Blues Brothers that sent a electric voltage charge felt through the City of Detroit. Plans are underway for future shows and we look forward to visiting the Edison Boat Club again.
September 29, 2008
The memorial benefit at the Gazebo was fantastic! From Jack Nicholson to Alan Alda walking around table to table mingling with the guests to the 12 entertainers who rocked the room, people didn't leave their chairs and the dance floor was always jumping. The night was filled with surprises and all the guest thought they were in Vegas. Standing ovations for Barbra Streisand, Carrie Underwood to mention a few. Thank you to everyone who participated and very special thanks you to Bill & Merrie Gibson(aka Anne Murray) for organizing the whole event and all the hard work with table center pieces and everything else. They say behind every successful man is a great woman and a special thank you goes to my loving wife who not only put all the pieces to this event together, but has the biggest piece of my heart, also to my loving daughter Shannon who is a superstar in my heart as well and all my family that participated. We truly do have a great family of Superstars. Thank you!
September 27, 2008
The memorial benefit at the Gazebo was fantastic! From Jack Nicholson to Alan Alda walking around table to table mingling with the guests to the 12 entertainers who rocked the room, people didn't leave their chairs and the dance floor was always jumping. The night was filled with surprises and all the guest thought they were in Vegas. Standing ovations for Barbra Streisand, Carrie Underwood to mention a few. Thank you to everyone who participated and very special thanks you to Bill & Merrie Gibson(aka Anne Murray) for organizing the whole event and all the hard work with table center pieces and everything else. We truly do have a great family of Superstars. Thank you!
September 26, 2008
We would like to welcome aboard the Sparta Moose Lodge 50 and thank them for allowing us to handle their entertainment needs. We will start a series of shows with them commencing on January 31st 2008 and with the second show April 25th, 2009. Selection of entertainers are being worked on and these shows will posted on the "Shows" page very soon. Once again thank you Sparta Moose Lodge!
September 12, 2008
Salute to the Superstars hosted its second annual entertainers BBQ Sunday August 31st, 2008 and was a Blast! Four buffet tables full of dips, chips, salads, deserts and enough food for an army. Entertainers and their spouses mingled and the children played in a giant bounce house and enjoyed a fresh dip in the pool to cool off after jumping.
Equipment was set up for open mic night for everyone to try something old and something new. It was also a night of surprises as a special Memorial show was disclosed in honor of the passing of Steve Baker's father. "This is a true extended family and a group that works as a team for team efforts" says Steve Baker. This special Memorial show was spear headed by Tribute Artist Merrie Gibson (Anne Murray) and Husband Bill. The coming together of these great entertainers locally and from Canada should show the strength of this family.
Just a few of the people in attendance for the BBQ were Barbra Streisand, Conway Twitty, Neil Diamond, Carrie Underwood, Neil Sedaka, Alan Alda, Tim McGraw and the son of the late Tom Furtney, Rick Furtney and his lovely wife Debbie and many more! Everyone is already looking forward to next years BBQ.
September 9, 2008
It was another fantastic weekend for the Richmond's 45th annual Good Old Days. Salute to the Superstars has been honored to be part of this for 3 years now and plans are already underway for next year. From Jake & Elwood being chased in the demolition derby pit with the bluesmobile by Richmond's finest to Sunday nights show. As the Radio City Band vamped the Temptations on stage to "My Girl" the crowd exploded with anticipation for the music from Motown.
The rest of the night was just as spectacular as the dance floor filled with music from Trisha Yearwood, Jackie Wilson, Aretha Franklin, Toby Keith and Richmond's icons the Blues Brothers. The crowd knew something was going to be different this year when they saw stage hands putting up the chicken wire panels on stage. Shortly after that the Radio City Band started playing the Peter Gunn theme and the crowd knew who was coming in the door next. Jake & Elwood hit the room with an explosive round of applause and high fives and proceeded to stage to take there place behind the caged chicken wire giving that look as they were back at Bob's Country Bunker.
It didn't take long before the beer cups, plastic beer pitchers and other debris started hitting the chicken wire and the Blues Brothers. It was like a scene right out of the movie. As they concluded their song set, police officers both from Richmond and the Macomb County Sherriff's office started encompassing around the stage to end up handcuffing the Blues Brothers and exiting them of stage! This was a great staged event! We look forward to being back next year! Thank you Richmond!
August 29, 2008
The stars were in the sky and on the band shell stage at the Michigan State Fair as Salute to the Superstars performed on the same stage as did the legendary rocker Alice Cooper. Salute to the Superstars had VIP seating and back stage passes to meet and greet the rock star. Salute to the Superstars entertained guests for a second year as tributes to Rod Stewart, Kenny Rogers, Neil Diamond, Carrie Underwood and many more performed live backed by the outstanding Radio City Band. Check our photos page to see the highlights.
August 28, 2008
The August 24th North Gratiot Cruise was a Awesome success as mother nature gave a beautiful clear day for the not only the cruise but the Gratiot parade of vehicles and snuggled in the VIP section of the parade were Jake & Elwood with the Bluesmobile. Salute to the Superstars was proud to be part of the North Gratiot cruise and Dimitri's Town & Country Restaurant hosted a pre-cruise show on Friday with Buddy Holly, the blues Brothers and Michigan's #1 Elvis. On Sunday Dimitri's also hosted a Salute show with Jackie Wilson, Aretha Franklin, Blues Brothers and special appearance by Carrie Underwood. It was a Rockin & Rollin fun day for everyone. Also to be commended is the Motor City Street Rodders, Rex Beasaw and Ken Novik who were the event organizers who made it all come together. Thank you to Channel 7 for all your to time to catch all the entertainers.
August 22, 2008
Salute to the Superstars will be working with Michigan Live Events to simulcast our shows live via the internet worldwide. This state of the art technology will allow our shows to be seen coast to coast and all across the globe. We will be releasing more details in the days to come. We will be adding a "Live" button to our shows page for indicating which event will be streamed live.
August 22, 2008
Motown was alive and well at the park in downtown Fenton as was the crowd of people that filled and circled the park with lawn chairs to blankets. For the second year as Salute to the Superstars provided another stellar star packed show with live tributes to the Motown legends the Temptations. Folks were clapping and singing along with their favorite Motown tunes. Plans are underway to produce a show for the Fenton Jubil'eve on New Years eve making this year number 3 for us.
August 21, 2008
Due to the over whelming success of our live Vegas style shows at the Fenton Moose Lodge, you can now purchase season table tickets. Meaning you can reserve your own table of four, six, eight, etc..for the next season of shows in advance. This way you have your same seats all season. Thank you Fenton Moose its our pleasure to be part of your family!
August 17, 2008
The Fenton Moose Lodge was rockin once again as the Blues Brothers took a standing ovation from a packed room of over 200 folks who were entertained for 2 hours. Also Joined by fellow tribute artist Ray Charles (Frank Rondell) and vocal impressionist Dave Zoran from Oldies 104.3 We are working on the upcoming show schedule through 2009. Thank you Fenton Moose Lodge! See you next month.
August 17, 2008
Today marks the 31st anniversary of the death of the King "Elvis", but to over 300 Red Hat ladies in Lansing today, you would have thought they were at an Elvis concert as Michigan's #1 Elvis tribute artist Mr. Fred Wolfe hit the stage and amazed the ladies with his red jump suit and his presence. We already have talks going on for next years events. Thank you to the Red Hat Ladies "You Rock"
July 31, 2008 - Back to the Michigan State Fair
Salute to the Superstars and our partners at the Michigan State Fair will producing a Vegas tribute show in the band shell for a second year on Friday August 29th, 2008 in conjunction with the Colgate Country Showdown. This will be a all Star tribute line up featuring Rod Stewart, Blues Brothers, Carrie Underwood and many more. Please view more information on our shows page. Come on out and join the tradition of the State Fair and Salute to the Superstars.
July 31, 2008 - Back to the Fenton Moose Lodge
The Fenton Moose Lodge has extended the Superstar show series for an additional six months to run through March of 2009. The dates of these show are listed on the shows page on this site and cast of tribute artists will follow shortly. Keep checking back to see when your favorite tribute artist is performing.
July 28, 2008 - New Entertainer
Salute to the Superstars is proud to add Miss.Mandea Koski to our stable of Country family. Performing her tribute to Miss. Carrie Underwood., Mandea was raised in Woodstock, ON; Currently at the age of 21 this bright and talented tribute star started singing at the age of three and has been in love with music all her life. Mandy visions music as a refuge to all of life's situations. Performing at school assemblies, weddings, funerals, talent shows, Mandy made it to the second round on Canadian Idol in 2005. Mandy's reason to perform a tribute to Carrie Underwood is because she feels like she can relate to all of her songs. "Carrie's songs are about young life experiences, I sing them from the heart and because I have experienced most of what Carrie sings about" Watch our upcoming shows page to see where this Superstar will be performing next, you wont want to miss it!
July 28, 2008 - Fenton Moose Lodge
The Fenton Moose Lodge once again was expanding at the seams to a sold out room of 210 guests were entertained. As one person purchases every seat at the bar for his group and others skipper in and dock their boats, They filled the room with anticipation of being Star struck. We didn't let them down and did just that as tributes Neil Diamond, Anne Murray, Johnny Mathis and special guest appearances' by Kenny Rogers and Miss. Carrie Underwood left them wanting more from this 2 plus hour show. Lodge board members committed to extending an additional six month show series beyond the last show in September.
July 24, 2008 - Veterans War Memorial Park
The call came after the post meeting and it is now official that Salute to the Superstars will be heading back to Oscoda on July 18th, 2009 to take part in the 2nd annual Veterans' War Memorial Park True Colors Classic Car Show. Thank you Oscoda for all your kind words and comments in our Guest Book. Your hospitality and hometown feeling you provided us was one that we will never forget. Thank you for asking us back and we will get busy with your line up for next year!
July 21, 2008 - Veterans War Memorial Park
As the entertainers appeared from the Superstars motor coach in Oscoda and took the stage, the crowd welcomed and enjoyed everyone. Salute to the Superstars was proud to be on the ground floor of the building of the Veterans Memorial Park of Northeast Michigan which is located on the now closed Wurtsmith Air Force Base. Divine intervention kept Mother Nature at bay as tributes to Conway Twitty, Kenny Rogers, Tim McGraw, Loretta Lynn, Toby Keith, Bobby Vinton and the Blues Brothers hit the stage and rocked the crowd. Plans are already underway to return next year for this event as well as other shows in the near future in the area.
July 11, 2008 - Back to the Richmond Good Old Days
Salute to the Superstars is proud for the 4th year in a row to have Jake, Elwood and the Bluesmobile in Richmond's spectacular Good Old Days Parade, voted Michigan's #1 Hometown Parade. The Parade stars on Sunday at 1:00pm and runs through downtown Richmond. Watch for Jake and Elwood as they drive and dance on the Bluesmobile through the parade. Also Salute to the Superstars will have the entertainers for Sunday nights show on a float in the parade.
July 1, 2008 - Madison Heights City Fair
Salute to the Superstars and the Radio City Band performed on stage at the Madison Heights City Fair on Sunday June 29th, 2008 in front of a crowd of 8 to 10,000 people confirmed by city officials today. The night was one of clear skies and a cool breeze as tributes to Elvis, Garth Brooks, Blues Brothers, Frank Sinatra, The Temptations and Dave Zoran from Oldies 104.3 along with a special guest tribute appearance by Toby Keith. As folks gather all around the stage in hopes of catching a scarf thrown by Elvis, to the crowd sitting in their chairs and dancing on the lawn was just as spectacular as the Fireworks display after the show to top the night off. The entire show was broadcast live online by Michigan Live Events. Keep an eye on our video page for upcoming footage of the show. Also S&G newspaper will be printing a section appearing in their paper this week Thursday. Thank you all again to all of our loyal fans and supporters!
June 15, 2008 - Sunday's Super show at Halmich Park
Mother Nature cooperated for Sunday's show at Halmich Park as hundreds of festival patrons were sitting from start to finish to watch the new era of entertainment to come to the park this year. You could watch people from all ages tapping table tops to singing along and dancing around their chairs. Festival patrons received double the entertainment as the star studded line up from Fridays rained out show was combined with Sunday's line up. Live tributes to the Temptations, Elvis, Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, the Blues Brothers, Aretha Franklin, Jackie Wilson all backed by the power hitting Radio City Band. Reviews from festival patrons as well as park officials were more than positive and we look forward to being at the Warren City Fair again next year.
June 14, 2008 - Fenton Moose Lodge
The crowd was rockin' and the roof was being raised once again at the Fenton Moose lodge as tribute artists Elvis Presley, Rod Stewart and Barry Manilow rocked the house to a sell out crowd. The room was full of great music and mingling by the Superstars and the dance floor was full. Bartender Stacy said, Rod Stewart was her favorite and has never heard anyone as exact and look like Rod as Art Reed. Elvis (Fred Wolfe) hit the floor in another brand new jumpsuit made by the original costume designer B&K who made all of the real Elvis's costumes. The moose lodge has extended there show series to continue for another 6 months after the last show in September. The July show has been sold out and only 5 tables remain for August. Thanks Fenton Moose lodge!
June 13, 2008 - Halmich Park Recap
Well the reviews are in from Wednesday nights show at Halmich Park & The Warren City Fair and they are all positive. The response was great and everyone thought it was time for something fresh, even those who don't like change were won over by the end of the night. Friday nights band show was rained out, but we will be combing Fridays & Sundays show for one large Supershow with the Radio City Band. Please check our shows page here on the web site to see all the Superstars that will be performing. A special thanks goes out to Mike Shannon (aka Garth) and Mike Evans (aka Toby) as they stayed till a slight clearing in the rain clouds came and they performed for the die hard fans and carnival goers who were blown away for a couple of hours.
June 6, 2008 - HOT WAVES!!!
The hot steamy night and humidity made it feel like you were at the Copacabana at Waves Chill & Grill Thursday night for the Splash Bash. It was a night of Pop, Blues and Rock & Roll as Barry Manilow, Rod "The Bomb" Stewart, The Blues Brothers and the King Elvis Presley performed to a sold out crowd of over 200 guests. The Mayor & his Lovely wife from St. Clair Shores were in attendance and stopped by after the show and said they just came back from Las Vegas as they attended various tributes shows on the strip and said they thought they were back in Vegas! THANK YOU! It was a great night and we plan on doing much more entertainment at Waves Chill & Grill.
May 22, 2008 - The Bull is Back! The Bull is Back! Many of you know that our shows emulate those of the late great Tom Furtney who owned the dinner club Mr. F's Beef & Bourbon located in Sterling Heights. Tom who looked and sang like Kenny Rogers was a great entertainer. Many of you may remember the large Bull he had located on the Van Dyke location. Well since we continue the legacy of Mr. F's and promote family values, its was appropriate to make sure we knew where this family member was located.
May 18, 2008 - Motown in Fenton
Motown was alive and well at the Fenton Moose Lodge 430 as the Temptations, Jackie Wilson and with a special guest appearance by the Queen of Soul herself Miss Aretha Franklin took the stage to a sold out room of members. Guests were dancing in there seats and in the isle ways. They even manage to pack the dance floor. It was like reliving those priceless years of Motown. Entertainers were backed by the outstanding Radio City Band and rocked the house.
May 17, 2008 - Salute to the Superstars on TV
Salute to the Superstars show producer Steve Baker and promotions director Mike Evans will be doing a cable show interview with Mayor Valerie Knol of the City of Farmington which will aire several times to which we will post a schedule. The 30 minute interview will also show live tribute performances by Barbara Streisand, Jackie Wilson and Elvis. The interview is to discuss the Thursday night summer series of shows being produced by Salute to the Superstars which is sponsored by Flagstar Bank. The next show coming to the civic will be a Motown theme with Jackie Wilson, Aretha Franklin and the Temptations all backed by the award winning Radio City Band.
May 12, 2008 - Harbor Beach
Las Vegas hit Harbor Beach once again as tribute artists Barry Manilow, Anne Murray and the Queen of Country Loretta Lynn along with special guest appearance by Bobby Vinton took the stage by storm in this little town. Seats filled quickly in 400 seat house with anticipation of the big Vegas stage show. You could see the town regulars, however we were informed by theatre management that there were many new faces from surrounding towns. Entertainers lined up in the theatre lobby to let the guests get a chance to meet their favorite performer. It was like a clip from Hollywood and the red carpet was out! It was a magical evening.
April 29, 2008 - New Sponsor
Salute to the Superstars welcomes Flagstar Bank of Michigan as one of our new show sponsorship partners. Flagstar Bank is the sponsor of our upcoming "Country Jam" night at the Farmington Civic Theatre. We are proud to have them aboard and look forward to their future support and our promise to do them proud! Thanks Flagstar!
April 27, 2008 - Red Hats hit Lansing!
The room was full, as 395 of the most wonderful Red Hat ladies who enjoyed the spectacular sounds of Salute to the Superstars tribute artists Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand and Faith Hill, but it was when the troublesome duo of Jake & Elwood hit the door sporting their sparkling red fedora hats that the room came apart at the seams. As usual they are on a "Mission to Entertain" From hands clapping to dancing along the walls, these ladies were ready for some Blues!
April 26, 2008 - Reserved TIX now available at the Farmington Civic Theatre
Reserved seating is now available at the Civic box office only. You may call the box office to reserve your tickets at 248.474.5299 General admission available also at the Civic box office and online at www.salutetothesuperstars.com Remember there are never any extra fees to purchase general admission tickets online. If you need more information call 586.303.7875. CLICK HERE FOR RESERVED SEATING INFO
April 21, 2008 - The Farmington Civic Theatre
As the line grew and grew with anticipation and excitement, guests were chatting as they wait to enter the Farmington Civic Theatre for the Premier event which had a cast line up that would please anyone's taste buds and leave them wanting more, which is exactly what happened. From the beautiful ambience of the Civic to the concert sound and stage lighting, the entertainers and the band kept people rocking and swaying in their seats for two hours. This is exactly the caliber of entertainment we want for the Civic said Assistant City Manager Bill Richards. We look forward to a great summer series of shows and would like to see maybe two shows a month in the second series which would carry through March of 2009 Richards said. (click on Photos to view great shots of this show)
April 18, 2008 - Big Daddy Tours
We are currently working with Big Daddy Tours to provide group rates and transportation to our shows. Most of the tours would include luxury transportation, dinner and the show. Please check back for further details.
April 13, 2008 - Richmond Good Old Days Festival and Parade
Richmond Good Old Days Festival and Parade will be back for another wonderful four day event on September 4th thru 7th. Salute to the Superstars is once again honored and privileged to be part of this fantastic tradition. We are currently working with the Good Old Days committee to line up several events to include 2 nights of live tribute Vegas band shows in the beverage tent, the Blues Brothers will also take part in the classic car cruise with the Bluesmobile as well as taking there spot in the legendary Sunday Good Old Days Parade. Salute to the Superstars will have our own float in the parade this year showcasing the entertainers performing for the festival. Richmond residents and surrounding towns from Armada, Lenox, Casco, Chesterfield and more have packed the beverage tent with upwards of 400 people in past years and the shows just keep getting bigger. Check back for more details on this event or on our show page for other shows happening around the Detroit Metro area.
April 11, 2008 - Tickets going Fast!!! Attention Show Patrons: Ticket sales for our upcoming premier event April 20th, 2008 at the Farmington Civic are selling very quickly. If you're planning to attend this spectacular event, purchase your tickets now. Only a few tickets remain at the box office and online. Seating is limited to 274 guests and we are almost there. You can purchase your tickets online here on our website, where there is never any additional ticket fees or charges. Don't wait till the night of the show to find out the show is sold out!! We will also have tickets available that night for the second event in this six show series called the "Country Jam" for May 15th, 2008. Details for this show and many others can be viewed on the Shows page.
March 30, 2008 - Motown was ALIVE at the Michigan State Fair Grounds
From guest appearances on the Fox-2 morning show along with radio broadcasts on WWJ, WJR, The Macomb Daily and The Tribune, had people from all over coming down to the J.L. Hudson Theatre located on the Michigan State Fairgrounds. A partnership between Salute to the Superstars and State Fairgrounds Management brought Motown to life on the big stage Saturday night which had guests dancing in their seats and the isle ways, leaving guests wanting more! Tributes to Jackie Wilson, Aretha Franklin and a special guest tribute to Wilson Pickett along with a tribute to the Temptations all backed by the Radio City Band. The Master of Ceremony, was a tribute to Frank Sinatra and was received well, which had many guests excited about having Frank, Dean & Sammy appearing on the big stage on May 3rd, 2008 for a show called "The Pack is Back"
March 30, 2008 - Complete Success for the Blues Brothers Weekend at the Redford Theatre
Saturdays early matinee and evening showing of the Original Blues Brothers movie, along with the look-a-like contest and the Bluesmobile on stage brought another 830 people to the Redford Theatre box office for a two day total of 1456 Blues Brothers fans. People from as far as New Baltimore to Canada attended the two day event. Keep an eye on our show page as we are working with the Redford Theatre on bringing a live tribute Blues Brothers cast reunion show called "Back to the Blues" with live tributes to Ray Charles, Cab Calloway, Aretha Franklin and of course Jake & Elwood all back by the Radio City Band for a one day event. If you attended this show make sure to sign our Guest Book and let us know your thoughts and if you would be interested in coming back to the Redford for the live show. Make sure to visit our shows page to see other the other great shows we have coming up with all of our other artists. Special thanks to the Redford and the Volunteer staff and again to Jason Carr from Fox-2.
March 29, 2008 - Packed House for Blues Brothers Film & Trubute Performance
WOW...The Line of people including those dressed like the Blues Brothers went from the box office all the way down Lasher Rd. as 626 Blues Brothersfans from the tri-county area came to the Redford Theatre Friday Night to meet tribute artists Jake & Elwood, watch the Original Blues Brothers film and two lucky look-a-like winners went home with prizes. Saturday's double feature viewing is expected to draw even more. We will keep you updated.
March 28, 2008 - OUTSTANDING JOB FOX 2 JASON CARR!
Salute to the Superstars would like to thank Fox 2 reporter Jason Carr for portraying such a great tribute to the real Blues Brothers and the tribute artists. Your talent shines bright as does your editing department for a spectacular job putting this interview together. On behalf of tribute artists Jake & Elwood, you made us proud as should be the Redford theatre.
March 27, 2008 - Salute to the Superstars on FOX 2 News Detroit
The Blues Brothers will be appearing on a Fox 2 news segment, on March 27 in the 5:00pm hour, in conjunction with the Redford Theatres showing of the Original Blues Brothers Movie this Friday and Saturday. Jason Carr from Fox 2 did an outstanding interview for this event. Salute to the Superstars tribute Blues Brothers will be doing meet & greets at the Redford prior to the movie and then rolling in on stage with the Bluesmobile. Make sure to watch the Fox 2 interview March 27 at 5:00pm and it will be re-aired on the Fox 2 morning show on Friday, March 28. We will be posting footage of this on the website.
March 25, 2008 - Salute to the Superstars on the radio
Salute to the Superstars has been invited to do a live guest radio simulcast on location at the Overtime Sports Bar located on Dixie Highway in Waterford with the famous Dr. Doo Wop from radio station WPON 1460AM This live segment will air on April 9th, 2008 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with Salute to the Superstars show Producer Steve Baker talking about a summer filled with live Vegas tribute shows all over the Detroit Metro area. Also appearing and performing live will be the Blues Brothers and vocal impressionist Dave Zoran from Oldies 104.3 WOMC. You can tune into 1460 on your AM dial or stream live at www.wpon.com This is sure to be an evening of fun.
March 6, 2008 - NO FEES for online Ticket Purchase
Unlike other online ticket sources, Salute to the Superstars online ticket sales add NO FEES to tickets purchased through our website. We offer this service to you as a secure and convenient way for you to purchase tickets to attend our spectacular Superstar shows. So when purchasing tickets you will never incur any charges other than the cost of the tickets.
March 4, 2008 - Recently found Fox 2 News coverage of Salute to the Superstars
Last April, Salute to the Superstars donated time and talent as local gifted entertainers came together to help a community heal from a tragedy. Over 18 tribute artists and the Radio City Band and Greystone Golf & Banquet Center donated time and talent to raise over $14,000 for the Children of Tara Lynn Grant with two star packed shows to over 600 people. Community leaders Sheriff Mark Hackel, Senator Allen Sanborn, Mayor pro-temp William Morelli are just a few to mention along with 1968 world series Detroit Tiger Mickey Lolich were in attendance. Fox 2 News footage.
February 28, 2008 - Sponsorship Programs Salute to the Superstars now offers a business sponsorship program. We offer select area businesses the opportunity to share in the benefit of our unrivalled promotional efforts. The promotion and advertising materials we produce and distribute give each and every show that true "Vegas Flair" and are spectacular in presentation and impact. For more details on how your business can benefit from this program click on the Contact/Booking page and scroll down.
February 25, 2008 - New Video Testimonials See what people are saying about Salute to the Superstars. New video testimonials are now up on the Testimonials page.
February 23, 2008 - Salute to the Superstars is proud to announce a new partnership with the Farmington Civic Theatre in downtown Farmington.
Salute to the Superstars is proud to announce a new partnership with the Farmington Civic Theatre in downtown Farmington. This historic 1940's era cinema and playhouse seats over 400 patrons in two theatres and had been updated with the latest in guest amenities.
We are planning our Gala Premier Event for mid-April with 5 more monthly shows to follow. This first show will be a Sunday afternoon matinee featuring entertainers from a wide variety of musical genres. We want to give potential show-goers a taste of what the look forward to over the summer. The next five shows will be themed shows aimed at guests of a specific musical preference.
We are laying the foundations for a Hot Country Jam, a Motown review, and Classic Pop night, Back to the Blues, and a Classic Country evening. These shows will be evening weeknight shows, beginning just after the dinner hour. If excitement and attendance is up where we expect it to be, the summer series will be extended through the fall and winter for more shows of different themes. With our roster of 34 entertainers (and growing) we look forward to scheduling an exciting and diverse lineup of events to satisfy nearly very musical taste and preference as the popularity of these shows grows.
Tickets for all shows will be available online here on the Salute web site or at the Civic Theatre Box Office. We will be making available to local merchants and restaurants limited opportunities for co-op advertising on tickets, playbills, and other promotional materials through sponsorship programs. Contact Promotion Director Mike Evans at promotions@salutetothesuperstars.com for more information on making your business part of these events.
We are honored to be a part of the City of Farmington's efforts to stimulate growth and excitement in downtown Farmington. More details on show dates, times, ticket availability, and lineups to follow as plans are firmed up.
February 21, 2008 - Salute to the Superstars welcomes Mr. Mike Evans as Promotions & Event Director
Salute to the Superstars welcomes Mr. Mike Evans as Promotions & Event Director. Mike Brings many years of marketing, management and sales skills to the table along with many fantastic new ideas. If you have any event related questions please contact Mike at promotions@salutetothesuperstars.com
February 13, 2008 - Blues Brothers Tribute CD
The Blues Brothers will be producing their very first tribute CD late February and will have the CD's available at the kick off show at Vintage House in Fraser on March 15th, 2008 called "Back to the Blues" along with song tributes to Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Cab Calloway. Purchase your tickets for that show on the Shows page.
February 12, 2008 - Photos!
Salute to the Superstars just added photos from the shows at Vintage House on February 2 and Dimitri's this past Sunday, February 10. Just visit the Photos page to see all the action.
February 7, 2008 - Blues Brothers Video
Salute to the Superstars just added a video clip of the Blues Brothers tribute performing Everybody Needs Somebody To Love. Check it out on the Video page.
February 7, 2008 - Salute to the Superstars online Ticket Sales
Salute to the Superstars is now offering online ticket sales to their shows. While you're on the Shows page, you can click the yellow 'BUY TIX' button to add that show to your shopping cart.
January 31, 2008 - Salute to the Superstars in Mt Clemens, MI.
Salute to the Superstars and the Stars & Stripes Festival in conjunction with Fun Fest Productions will be working together once again in 2008 for not just one but three Star packed tribute shows in downtown Mt. Clemens on June 27, 28 and 29th. Watch our upcoming show schedule for further updates.
January 25, 2008 - Salute to the Superstars says thanks!
Salute to the Superstars would like to thank Michigan State Fair, Halmich Park, Madison Heights City Fair, Harbor Beach Community Theatre, MacRays Harbor,Vintage House for all the new partnerships we have made this year and those we are currently working on and look forward to next year! We won't let you down.
January 23, 2008 - Motown comes to the Michigan State Fairgrounds
The Michigan State Fair and Salute to the Superstars are partnering up to produce a multitude of Vegas Variety shows for the 2008 calendar year. The State fair is working at multiple types of events to provide family style atmospheres that will go on all year around at the fairgrounds as oppose just the weeks that the fair is in town. After a star studded show produced last August by Salute to the Superstars at the band shell which appealed to not only the general public but to the management at the State Fair as well.
We will be working in conjunction with the management at the State fair to produce a multiple of Vegas Style Shows featuring County, Rock, Motown, Blues, Oldies along with various theme type shows. We are all very excited to be part of this ground breaking event. Keep you eye on our show page for future events coming to the Michigan State Fairgrounds.
January 23, 2008 - New Web Site... salutetothesuperstars.com Salutetothesuperstars.com launched. Welcome! Take a look around and let us know if you have any questions.
January 18, 2008
Valentines Day is coming up. Check out our schedule for all of our special Valentine's Day show.
January 18, 2008
New Entertainer! Salute to the Superstars welcomes to our family of entertainers Kathy Thompson. Since 1995, Kathy has delighted in portraying Bette Midler…. both the look AND the voice. She has cavorted as the Divine Diva in Branson, Cancun, Myrtle Beach, San Francisco, Bally’s & Trump Taj Mahal-Atlantic City Millennium New Years, Japan, Berlin, Cologne, Mystic Lakes Minnesota, Basel-Switzerland, Utah, Las Vegas, The Caribbean, Florida, Mall of America, Banff-Alberta, Spa S/X-Toronto, Stage West Dinner Theatre, Woody’s, Mr. Leatherman Contest at Toronto’s ‘The Docks’, Cruise Line & Barrymore’s “Luv Ball” in Ottawa, and her one-woman Tribute to Bette Show in Hartford, Connecticut… Check out our upcoming shows to see where Kathy will be next.
The Bull is Back! Many of you know that our shows emulate those of the late great Tom Furtney who owned the dinner club Mr. F's Beef & Bourbon located in Sterling Heights. Tom who looked and sang like Kenny Rogers was a great entertainer. Many of you may remember the large Bull he had located on the Van Dyke location. Well since we continue the legacy of Mr. F's and promote family values, its was appropriate to make sure we knew where this family member was located.