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Satin Dollz and Jive Aces  Sunday 4/20/14 Orleans Showroom

Before the Vintage Bathing Suit Contest at  Viva Las Vegas  2013 by Frankie Tease Last year I wrote down a few must-do must-see notes in preparation of the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender event, held in Vegas at Orleans Hotel each Easter Weekend for 16 years, (this is the 17th). This year I am keeping up the tradition in a second edition of the column.  Right now (2.7.14) the Orleans and sister property Gold Coast rooms are completely sold out.  Neighboring Palms or Rio may still have rooms, and I bet you can still get a room at the Tropicana who has a great pool and provides a straight shot down Tropicana to the Orleans where Viva is being held. Whether you come for Thursday through Sunday or just Saturday, here are things I believe are important to you my vintage set and regular folks in ole Vegas.

Ms. Redd Pinup Model by Holly West Back in March, I wrote part one of this story about Ms. Redd entering the Viva Las Vegas 16 Burlesque Competition. It's her second time, and the first time she was one of the runners up. Read Part One of the story HERE . I wanted to get behind what the preparation was for entering the competition, bring it to light, and also to see what her experience was going on the big beautiful Orleans Hotel Showroom stage. Ms. Redd has had an impressive career as a published print pinup model, and this is the continuation of her first few years as a burlesque performer. With a body like that, it's gotta be hard to go wrong. And she looks good in any light, I've seen her in stage and daylight. She's a stunner. We met for coffee to follow up during April, and finally guys, here is the story as it came to be during Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender 16. FT: So thanks for meeting me to do the follow up for our interest story about

Viva was great this year, just as always. Here is our video compilation of  photos the mag caught. Backing music for this video slideshow is provided with permission by The Moonlight Howlers of Arizona who are featured on the Viva Las Vegas 15 compilation CD, and played Viva 2012. All their music is original and amazing. This video includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and the Vintage Fashion Show, Car Show, Satin Dollz, Vicky Tafoya, Eddie Nichols, Sailor Jerry Tattoo contest, vintage vendor ballroom room, Miss Wolffe's Jive Dance Contest, and of course, the pool party. Find out more about what happened at Viva Las Vegas 16 in our upcoming articles. Find out more about the show Tom Ingram puts together each year at vivalasvegas.net . Check out the new Viva Las Vegas app for apple or android now. Or, watch on YouTube at  http://youtu.be/wx-EmxJn2eo  and give us a like.

The Sunday portion of Viva Las Vegas commenced with those who could still walk and operate all of their bodily functions. Miles of walking, drinks, mingling with old friends, seeing more shows than you could in a month, were taking their toll on members attending VLV16 by Sunday. But the coveted dance contest hadn't yet taken place, the Satin Dollz weekend closing show, nor had I taken pictures of the VIP cars which had the coveted spots as you enter the Orleans Hotel. Here it all is. Not all really, just a sampling by photo and video. Full reviews of VLV16 are forthcoming on this website and our ebook series. Check out the other two books with Viva interviews and reviews at  http://www.frankietease.com/p/ebooks.html   , ebooks that is.  The classic car VIP section had many styles of oldies represented.  The last show in the Orleans Showroom to take place had a great attendence, and after seeing the show, I now know why. It was the surprise of the weekend for me.

Viva Las Vegas Car Show moved into a larger outdoor area at the same Orleans Hotel lot this year. People were flocking to the show all day and night, with headliner Little Richard among many other talents. The show ran 9am - 8pm. Ladies in front of amazing lowered car Cherried Sailor Jerry Tattoo Contest VIEW ALL PHOTO OF THE CAR SHOW  SATURDAY AT VIVA LAS VEGAS  by Frankie Tease

Viva Las Vegas takes over its corner of Vegas via the Orleans Hotel each year, this is its 16th. Friday, thing were getting pretty good under way. Here are the photos from Friday. Share and enjoy. Check back for full stories from the year's Viva, on this website [frankietease.com]. Day Two of Viva Las Vegas 16 Begins The Viva Fashion Show Was Spectacular "Vintage Gal" Clothing at Fashion Show Va Va Voom  Mondo Dorame  and Jennifer Keith with two friends in the middle. Mondo is co-founder of Royal Crown Revue and Keith is a Guest Singer. The Band is appearing at Cannery Row in Vegas Sat. 3/30 during Viva Las Vegas Weekend. VIEW ALL PHOTOS OF  FRIDAY POOL PARTY AND FASHION SHOW AT VIVA LAS VEGAS 16

VIVA LAS VEGAS  THURSDAY CHECK-IN AND OPENING ACT RATTLE ROCKIN' BOYS EARLY FORD VIEW ALL PHOTOS OF  VIVA LAS VEGAS 16  THURSDAY CAR SHOW SET UP AND OPENING BAND RATTLE ROCKIN' BOYS

Ms. Redd (LV) by Holly West, (LA) Ms. Redd has a vintage look and style that hearkens to Ann Margaret and Liz Taylor, in that she's classy, yet smoldering. She has a name for herself in print pinup magazines mostly by her alias Ms. Redd. We met up at a class being given in Las Vegas by Jo Weldon January 2013, though I'd followed her on various social media sites and youtube for at least a year. I wondered and asked her if I could follow her as an artist and subject in a two part interview leading into her entrance as a contestant into Viva Las Vegas 16's Burlesque Competition (the winner to be crowned Miss Viva Las Vegas 2013), and do a follow-up interview on how it all comes out as well as attempt to cover her experience the Saturday Night in March coming up on the 30th. (Note: you need four-day pass tickets to see this contest so if you don't have them quickly visit vivalasvegas.net and secure that, then return here to read this article). When I asked Ms.

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