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Photo Focus: Viva Las Vegas 16: Si Cranstoun

After the Viva Las Vegas 16 Weekender car show greatness ended, the party continued inside. Topping his performance from last year was Si Cranstoun. Commotion arose during his set and singing of his original tune "Right Girl", a doo wop splendor. Turns out someone was proposing to his 'right girl' in the middle of the dance floor. A moment we all shared. Si packed the Ballroom at the Orleans Hotel with standing room, massive swing dancers, and people gathering to listen in the hall outside. I believe the ballroom holds about 1,000. Lots of us remember Si from 2012 when he stole our hearts with his first U.S. performance. Read my complete in-depth exclusive stateside interview from this London-based entertainer who brings Jackie Wilson to life in our ebook the  Best of Frankie Tease Magazine Vol. 1 . To see the full collection of Si at Viva 16 photos, click the below link. VIEW FULL SI CRANSTOUN VIVA LAS VEGAS 16  PHOTO ALBUM BY FRANKIE TEASE

Si Cranstoun's "Dance Halls and Supper Clubs"? The Boys Done Good.

I n 2012, Si Cranstoun came to Las Vegas and played the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender as his first ever U.S. gig. (It was love at first tune for both fans and band, and he's billed again for 2013). That's when I saw the wild audience response to the man and his band.  Is it possible to experience instant nostalgia for that which you have never heard?  Such was the case for me with Si Cranstoun (UK). His live show is like a recording of Doo Wop or Swing Music by Jackie Wilson, Nat King Cole, or at times the power vocals of Sammy Davis Jr.  Si Cranstoun  has just released his new album "Dance Halls & Supper Clubs, Limited Edition" (2012 Galley Music) featuring ten songs and two bonus tracks. What's fascinating about it is that Si is the Composer, Vocalist, and Producer [Engineered by Jon Radford and Si Cranstoun, Mastered by Guy Davie of Electric Mastering], and with all that autonomy, it still sounds amazing. His fifth album effort includ

"Best of Frankie Tease Magazine Vol.1" Easier Than Ever to Read

Exclusive never-before published in-depth interviews, articles that have been well-read and are in wider release, mixed with photos by Frankie and local Las Vegas photographers make this "Best of" book something special. If you love the arts with a focus on Burlesque, Comedy, Music, and Culture, you must read the fun and informative articles from this embedded Las Vegas reporter. It will set you back under $5, and be instantly digitally delivered to your computer if PDF, or downloaded to your favorite device via your favorite eReader. Each six months, there will be a new volume, so keep up. At the time of this article Sony, the iBookstore (Apple), and Baker and Taylor are not yet listing the book, but will soon. A list below will show you who does have the book in ePub format. And here is the eBook version, it goes for $3.99 on your favorite eReader. Buy Now $3.99: Copia - [Copia eReader, iPad, Nook, Sony eReader, PC, MAC]   Amazon Kindle - [Kindle

Viva Las Vegas 16 Rockabilly Weekend Preview- Often Imitated, Never Duplicated - Orleans Hotel March 28-31 2013

VLV15 photos by Cherry Club Inc. You've heard about it from all corners of the civilized world, you've seen the cars roll into town, you've seen the vintage attire, but you haven't ever attended the  original Rockabilly Weekender held Easter yearly in Vegas? Why not? Let me tell you why you shouldn't miss it this year. Legends, up-and-coming greats, and local favorites, will tear up the stages, halls, and hotel rooms once again at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 16, Thursday March 28 - Sunday 31, 2013, at the Las Vegas Orleans Hotel, Casino and Convention Center. Bring your walking and dancing shoes. New at VLV 16 for 2013 According to organizer and event creator Tom Ingram, the 16th annual Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender has some new things to offer. This is the first year a downloadable application is available for the event on Android and Apple. The app holds a full event schedule that is interactive, allowing you to choose and