Rush- Clockwork Angels

The latest Album(CD) CLOCKWORK ANGELS, has been out for a week now and it is Great. 
Back to a style of the past the whole album is a story.
Great music with some new and old sounds.

Pick it up, you won't be dissapointed.

Here is an interview with Geddy Lee about the new album.

Here is a wonderful interview with Candice Bergen on the Rock Center Show with Brian Williams. Candice is best known for her role on the hilarious comedy Murphy Brown also known by many as Charlie McCarthy's little sister. The daughter to Great Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen, Candice grew up in a household filled with the wonder and sarcasm of Edgar and Charlie. In my youth I always envied her and how she was around the duo. As she states she wasn't always as enamoured. Enjoy this great interview and tell us wat you think.

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MIB 3

Men in Black 3 hit theaters on Friday May 25th.



I have always been a fan of the series creativity and the fact that it is a great display of alien makeups. All 3 installments have been outfitted with wonderful Aliens by the makeup artistery of Rick Baker and his talented crews. Be sure to check out the current issue of Makeup Artist Magazine for some behind the scenes looks at the aliens.

I must admit I was a bit concerned that it seemed someone else was playing "K" in this installment but the story made sense and I have to admit that Josh Brolin did a great job as a younger "K". Tommy Lee Jones never fails to amuse me with his nick names for "J", played by Will Smith who also brings in the laughs and character to the film. Some great back ground is revealed as well.

Rick Baker has appeared in makeup as an alien in each of the three installments.

Be sure to check it out. let me know what ya think.

Lighthouse senior luncheon May 16th, 2012

I had the great opportunity to perform for a great group on Wednesday the 16th at the Lighthouse of Pontiac. The Lighthouse provides assistance for those in need. Food, financial, or utility assiatance. They put on a luncheon for the Seniors once a month and We volunteered to be the entertainment for May. May is also the last show for the summer months until they resume in the fall so we were in for a treat. There were about 25-30 guests and I performed closeup magic for them while they were arriving and then did a stage show for the group. After lunch Jack and i walked around to thank them for coming. They were responsive and laughed and had a good time. It was fun for tamara and I to provide entertainment to those in attendance.

We are looking forward to going back in the fall.

Fun trick of the mind and eyes

Check this out. If you play the slide show and stare at the cross in the middle it makes these otherwise good looking people look.well..different. Enjoy.

Geico Lizard has become a Ventriloquist

This is a great new Geico Commercial. Yeah I know I am biased because it's Ventriloquist related, but its also fun. Enjoy!
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Avengers!!!

Well it is finally here and well worth the wait!

The Avengers Movie hit the theaters Friday May 4th to a great opening weekend.

We had the chance to go see it tonight and were not disapointed.
The action is awsome the story was fantastic and the visualas were stunning.
I would/will see this in theaters again and I know we will get it on blu-ray as soon as it's out.

If you have seen it, what did you think?

Drop me a note.

Caine's Arcade

This is a wonderful story.

Please watch this and let it inspire you to follow your dreams.





Way to go Caine!

Hoppy Easter

CJ, Buster and the Gang wanted to wish everyone a Very Hoppy Easter.  May all your baskets flow over and your jelly beans taste delicious.

Be sure to make time for Family and sprituality in your own way.

And lest we forget the classic Rankin & Bass specials, here is a reminder of those wonderful days,

Have a Wonderful Easter!

Vent Haven Fund Raiser Ventriloquist Show

Coming up soon is a great event for a great cause. Be sure to check out
DOUBLE TALK 2012

Emcee'd by Tom Ladshaw and featuring Kevin Johnson, Mike Hemmelgarn, and Megan Piphus.

This looks to be a Fantastic show and I highly recommend that if any of you can make that you go for the fun and also to support the Vent Haven Museum.

Happy St. Patricks Day from Oscar and Roxy

Getting set to enjoy the day, Roxy and Oscar are dressed and ready to take on the excitement that is, St. Patricks Day.

Roxy and Oscar would also like to remind you;

"Don't be a Dummy, Enjoy responsibly"

Found Bree!

We all know Bree from the famous Lord of the Rings books. But does Bree really exist? You need look no more, I found it. While out and about one day I saw this.

After following this sign a short way I found this...

Well now I was hot on the trail of finding Bree. Following the road a bit further and iw as amazed to find the one and only city of Bree. It looked a bit less like I had imagined in the books but surprisingly similar to the Bree of the famous MMO Lord of the Rings online. (wink)

Now I can go to the Prancing pony any time I like for a Pint of Ale ..yes, it comes in pints!

Speaking of pints. Happt St. Patricks Day to all. Be sure to enjoy the day, have a green pint of ya like, eat some Corned Beef and Cabbage, and laugh until your sides hurt. Remember to love with all you have and live like there's no tomorrow every day.

Until Next time.

Laugh, Love, and Live

Peter Jackson Blog #6 The Hobbit Production

Here is the latest and greatest in the on-going Blog of the making of the much anticipated film, The Hobbit. I for one am very excited to see this coming together and cannot wait to see this on the big screen next December. For now, enjoy the behind the scenes and we'll see you, at the movies.

The Hobbit- Peter Jackson Vlog #5

Another installment of the production of the much anticipated adaptation of the Prelude to the Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkein, The Hobbit. I have been waiting for this movie for years and I am SO excited that it will be released this year. Join me in watching the Peter Jackson Blog video of production of the Hobbit.

Enjoy.

Brave- by Pixar

Looks really good. I am a traditionalist in as much as I prefer Stop Motion Animation,. howver this looks good and the story sounds great.

Enjoy.

2112 Rush

In honor of today being 2-1-12 here is the fantastic song by the Legendary rock group RUSH. 2112 was then and is now a great piece of music! When they originally put it out they caught flack for making a song that ws over 20 minutes long. They have always been ground breakers and true musicians.

Enjoy and happy 2112

Early Jeff Dunham

Here is agreat clip I stumbled onto on Youtube and must say I have watched a lot of Jeff Dunahm videos for years but have never saw this one.  Early Peanut and Jeff along with a baby?  hmm..Paris love child?  Maybe..just watch.

Enjoy.

2012 Vent Haven Ventriloquist ConVention

Be sure to check out the line up and details for this years Ventriloquist ConVention.

I am excited for the new venue and the appearance of Ronn Lucas at this years ConVention. It is also a great time to see those wonderful people I do not get to see throughout the year.

Chec out the Vent Haven conVention web site here.

Jeff Dunham on Bill O'reilly

I am sure I posted this before but I really think the short clip of Jeff when he was 13(I believe he said it was when he was 13 in his book) with Bill O'Reilly show how great his skill is and his character Monty Ballew.  Obviously Jeff has gone on to make comedy history and deservedly so.  His dedication to his dreams and hard work prove you can achieve your goals if only you stick to it and strive for greatness. 

Way to go Jeff!

Side note:  Just heard an interview with Jeff on Opie and Anothony on youtube and he said he was 14 in the interview.

Happy New Year!!

With 2011 becoming a memory and 2012 getting ready to kick off, We wanted to say thank you to everyone we had the great opportunity to spend time with, to talk to, to share with, and to learn from during 2011.

Going to the ventriloquist Convention in July is always a highlight and you can read about it in my July and August posts. It was a Wonderful tribute to the Great Jimmy Nelson. We're looking forward to seeing all of you again in July 2012 and hopefully we will have a surprise or two in store.



2012 has some interesting and fun things in store for all of us. IT continues to be the 150th commemorations of the American Civil War with some major battles such as thye Battle of Antietam in Maryland.  Lets take some time to remember those who gave all then and now to keep this great nation free.



 It is also the 200th anniversary of the war of 1812. I recently learned there was a very sizable battle that took place here in Michigan near what is now Trenton. I am looking to read more about it.

   2012 is also the year the Mayan calendar runs out so there is the scare about that. I recall when iw as in 8th grade the planets were going to align and that was supposed to cause the world to end as well, but here I am writing this blog some 30 years later, HOLY MOLEY 30 years later! where does the time go?? ha! Well my friends I think this too will pass without catastrophic events other than the man made events resulting from their paranoia. Well at least I hope so! hehe.



For now, have a VERY Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing everyone soon.