After a few days of seeing Wayne Newton at San Manuel Casino's Showroom, not much has changed the level of disapointment I have that night. I have seen Mr. Newton's shows over 30+ years, and at many different showrooms,clubs, arenas,and venues. I have always walked away, throughly entertained, as well as other crowds that expressed nothing but possitive and memorable comments about that evenings show. Thursday's show , I feel, with so many others, missed the target, he seemed he could hit, even blindfolded. I must admit, even before he appeared, this was not the venue, I was accustomed to enjoy his show. A poorly lit stage, seating that was from over crowded seminar or buffet, and when the band started, I truly did't know what to expect. The sound and "mix" ,and especially when WN started, was something I would expect from a traveling side show or a once a week garage band.
Throughout the years, I recognized all his band members, and I'm sure every one knew this show. It appeared Mr. Newton was also not in his top voice. A cold or virus did affect his his sound. I know, because the material was music he had taken from past shows.Even his Vegas jokes/one liners were muddled, not easy to clearly understand, because of the bad sound. From his timely "stich", to his medleys, featuring his talent on many instruments, he whethered on, like the true professional he IS. His effort and energy,( and bands ), was always there from the begining, to some difficult spots in the show. I was really impressed the WN and band, smiled and went on as if it was the best they ever did. i'm lucky to have seen many of remarkable shows, even though this, had a few negitives, WN and his band, still remain among the top/best in the entertainment industry.
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- Thu, Jul 16, 2009 @
Setlist: Wayne Newton's set was pretty much material from past shows. Opened with See, See Rider, some blues,band solos, Lady...to American Trilogy, to his historical song medly, tha featured his talents with several instruments. @
Opening act(s): None @