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Questions Answered Part 2: American Restoration
Published on 2012-04-26 22:43:00
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Watch American Restoration "King of Signs" Online!
Published on 2012-04-24 02:24:00
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Questions Answered: American Restoration
Published on 2012-04-21 12:54:00
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Author Seeking Representation/Publication—The King: The Story of Willie Martello & His El Rey Club
Published on 2012-04-19 21:23:00
The following is my query letter to agents and publishers.I am hopeful that my appearance on American Restorationwill lead to the publishing of my book.The King: The Story of Willie Martello and his El Rey Club(creative non-fiction, approximately 80,000 words)© Andy MartelloPH: 702-465-5604Email: andy@andymartello.comAfter a horrific blaze destroyed Willie Martello’s El Rey Club in January of 1962, nearly fifty years would pass before anyone knew of how that very casino and one-time brothel w [..] > read more
Andy Martello & The El Rey Club on AMERICAN RESTORATION April 18th
Published on 2012-04-09 14:13:00
PLEASE SHARE THIS NEWS WITH EVERYONE & INVITE FRIENDS!Wednesday, Apr 18, 10/9c (7PM pst) King of Signs: TVPG After 7 years of research, collecting, and writing, The El Rey Club will be getting national TV exposure on The History Channel. This appearance on the very popular, American Restoration, could be what FINALLY catches the eye of a prominent agent or publisher and gets my long-awaited book out into the world!- Learn about the discovery of a vintage 1950s billboard from the long-gone c [..] > read more
Oxycocktail
Published on 2012-03-16 02:34:00
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Why Some Men Watch Porn Alone
Published on 2012-03-15 02:34:00
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Karma is a Bitch
Published on 2012-03-14 02:34:00
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Fare Unbalanced
Published on 2012-03-13 02:34:00
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I Calls 'em as I sees 'em...and I Sure Do SEES 'em
Published on 2012-03-12 02:34:00
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Office Space
Published on 2012-03-11 03:34:00
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Marriage
Published on 2012-03-10 02:34:00
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Women Don't REALLY Want an Honest Man
Published on 2012-03-09 02:34:00
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Ed Hardy Beer
Published on 2012-03-08 02:34:00
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For My Comedian Friends
Published on 2012-03-07 02:34:00
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All the Single Ladies
Published on 2012-03-06 02:34:00
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A Funny Man
Published on 2012-03-05 02:34:00
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A Medical Rush
Published on 2012-03-04 02:34:00
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Oh Gee
Published on 2012-03-03 02:34:00
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Opinions vs. Facts
Published on 2012-03-02 02:34:00
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The Post Office Should Buy this Idea From Me
Published on 2012-03-01 02:34:00
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Text "PARTY" to RSVP
Published on 2012-02-29 02:34:00
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How Social Networking is Ruining the World
Published on 2012-02-28 02:34:00
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Blast From the Past!
Published on 2012-02-27 02:34:00
Today I was surprised by a visit from Robert Sivek of The Meetinghouse Companies. Robert has booked me countless times throughout my career. I think I worked my first gig for him in 1989 or 1990. Good lord, how time flies!We spent a little time reminiscing about the "old days" and talking about the biz, my new show, etc. Loads of fun for me. It's nice to be surprised sometimes!______________________________________www.andymartello.comLike Andy? "LIKE" Andy on Facebook!Like Andy That Much? [..] > read more
An Oldie but a Goodie
Published on 2012-02-26 02:34:00
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I Got Nothing
Published on 2012-02-25 13:43:00
Started with nothing.Still have it. Well, most of it.Almost out of nothing.Ain't that something?______________________________________www.andymartello.comLike Andy? "LIKE" Andy on Facebook!Like Andy That Much? BOOK ANDY!Call 702-465-5604 or email andy@andymartello.comAndy on YouTube > read more
Fun for Facebook
Published on 2012-02-24 02:34:00
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Long Night
Published on 2012-02-23 13:18:00
Did you know Las Vegas is open 24 hours?Trust me. I know. [YAWN!]______________________________________www.andymartello.comLike Andy? "LIKE" Andy on Facebook!Like Andy That Much? BOOK ANDY!Call 702-465-5604 or email andy@andymartello.comAndy on YouTube > read more
Ash Wednesday Revisited
Published on 2012-02-22 02:34:00
No, I have no intention of adding to nor changing my original commentary about Ash Wednesday, but that's not because I have nothing new to add. No, the truth is...I'm too lazy AND my internet connection has been all too pesky tonight for me to do so.With that being said, here is an oldie, but a goodie from 2006. Enjoy!_______________________________All We Like Sheep — Ash WednesdayIt is no secret that I am not a fan of organized religions. I understand that people need to feel that there is [..] > read more
Tales of the Tail
Published on 2012-02-21 02:34:00
A little background on the origins of my infamous queue are often asked of me. So here you go.I first grew a ponytail my Freshman year of high school after taking a summer drama class at Maine South High School, where my father taught. One of my dad's students, a good friend Chris Kraco (I've shown you some of the early promo photos he shot for me years ago) was not only a juggler and big inspiration to continuing to learn juggling and magic tricks, but he was the first person I'd ever seen w [..] > read more
The End of an Era...Possibly.
Published on 2012-02-20 02:34:00
With so many recent, big changes in my life (Some day I'll be able to fully expound upon them.) I have been giving great thought to cutting off my "trademark" ponytail.While I understand that a large percentage of people out there are saying, "It's about f@#$%!g time!" there are also a lot of you who will be thinking things like, "NOOOOO!" or "Huh? Really? Why?" I also fully accept the fact that the majority of you are saying, "Who really gives a sh!t?" or more likely, "Yeah, yeah...can you g [..] > read more
A Day of Rest
Published on 2012-02-19 12:51:00
After the show at Bally's perhaps.There's no rest for the wicked nor the Announcer!Show time is at 2:30. Don't be late!______________________________________www.andymartello.comLike Andy? "LIKE" Andy on Facebook!Like Andy That Much? BOOK ANDY!Call 702-465-5604 or email andy@andymartello.comAndy on YouTube > read more
Another Day, Another Dollar...or TWO
Published on 2012-02-18 10:39:00
Last "two-a-day" day at TPIRL.Been loads of fun, but loads of work adding thespecial shows for the Lottery crowds!Looking forward to resuming normal programmingand looking forward to the next run of...um..."abmormal programming?"______________________________________www.andymartello.comLike Andy? "LIKE" Andy on Facebook!Like Andy That Much? BOOK ANDY!Call 702-465-5604 or email andy@andymartello.comAndy on YouTube > read more
Craig Ferguson is Just Awesome
Published on 2012-02-17 02:34:00
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My Work
Published on 2012-02-16 23:24:00
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Full Metal Jousting? REALLY?
Published on 2012-02-15 02:34:00
At least at Medieval Times there is food and busty bar wenches. Perhaps some ale. Were it not for the fact that I'm afraid there'd be another program about people who live in a swamp I'd BEG for a do-over.______________________________________www.andymartello.comLike Andy? "LIKE" Andy on Facebook!Like Andy That Much? BOOK ANDY!Call 702-465-5604 or email andy@andymartello.comAndy on YouTube > read more
This Still Makes Me Laugh
Published on 2012-02-14 02:34:00
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Ladies & Gentlemen...The Duck Song
Published on 2012-02-13 02:34:00
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This Guy is HEE-LARIOUS!
Published on 2012-02-12 02:34:00
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George Takei will probably post this. ;)
Published on 2012-02-11 02:34:00
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Of course I like PENGUINS!
Published on 2012-02-10 02:34:00
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Read. Share. Repeat.
Published on 2012-02-09 02:34:00
Please read my current column at the North Las Vegas Voice.What's in a Name?Page 4. Send it to your friends. :)______________________________________www.andymartello.comLike Andy? "LIKE" Andy on Facebook!Like Andy That Much? BOOK ANDY!Call 702-465-5604 or email andy@andymartello.comAndy on YouTube > read more
The Chuck Jones Experience
Published on 2012-02-08 03:16:00
I love being able to find new and fun things to do in Las Vegas. Recently, The Chuck Jones Experience opened up at Circus Circus and few people could be as happy as I was to hear that bit of news!If you miss the Warner Brothers stores at your shopping malls, are a fan of the GREAT Chuck Jones, or have always wished there was a museum you could play with, then this is your lucky day.Fun, educational, & interactive, The Chuck Jones Experience features tons of original artwork and sketches from th [..] > read more
The Dyson Accordion, By Andy Martello
Published on 2011-07-01 16:07:00
Please enjoy my latest comedy video and vote "FUNNY" atFunnyOrDie.com, if you'd be so kind.The Dyson Accordion - watch more funny videos______________________________________www.andymartello.comLike Andy? "LIKE" Andy on Facebook!Like Andy That Much? > read more
Help Andy's Plate-Spinning Act Get Booked on Fox & Friends!
Published on 2011-06-28 13:39:00
Steve Doocy was waxing nostalgic about plate-spinners on the Ed Sullivan Show recently. Imagine how quickly Fox & Friends received an email from me offering my services.I think performing a segment with Doocy would be a great way for me to launc > read more
Sahara Hotel Closing on May 16
Published on 2011-05-14 01:16:00
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Andy Martello: THE Plate-Spinner!
Published on 2011-05-11 10:28:00
Time for a little plate-spinning fun!As you know I am "The Last GREAT Plate-Spinner." I enjoy spinning plates for shows as well as in a corporate training seminars.I've spun plates on national television commercials.I've spun plates for major corpor > read more
THIS WEEK IN ANDY MARTELLO HISTORY!
Published on 2011-05-07 10:28:00
May 5, 1988, found my young and ugly mug featured in the pages of the Northwest Herald newspaper. Click image for larger view.The interview was conducted in between a series of school shows and conducted/written by Kurt Begalka, who has interviewed > read more
The Killer, Jerry Lee Lewis, In Las Vegas!
Published on 2011-04-26 13:34:00
I was FINALLY able to see Jerry Lee Lewis perform! You may recall I was supposed to see him in Primm, NV a few years back, but had to miss it so I could travel to West Virginia to open for Gladys Knight. (Not a bad reason, actually).Well, Jerry Lee > read more
On This Date in El Rey History...
Published on 2011-04-20 12:44:00
Willie Martello was defending the safety of his Searchlight runway in a hearing before the Clark County Commissioners on April 20, 1965.He offered free flights to and from California on luxurious DC-3s and Lockheed Constellations. The runway was vit > read more
Where's the Book?
Published on 2011-04-01 19:40:00
Apologies for so little in the way of updates of late. There has been quite a lot going on regarding the book, though not as much as I'd hoped to report by now.I have temporarily removed all of the posts from my original blog and the re-posts here. > read more
Andy Martello - The Best Convention & Trade Show Entertainment!
Published on 2011-03-16 11:42:00
Andy Performing at the International Pizza ExpoWhen you only have one minute or less to draw attention to your trade show booth, you'd better have Andy Martello there!Andy Martello will stop conventioneers right in their tracks with his interactive c > read more
"The Nightmare" By Andy Martello
Published on 2011-03-09 23:03:00
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Thoughts for Melia
Published on 2011-02-23 09:47:00
If any of you know Melia, aka Jade, as I do, you likely know her as a result of her prolific and well-written blog.She has been dealt a truly devastating hand and my thoughts are with her.If you are on Facebook please check out this link and help how > read more
"The Busker", By Andy Martello
Published on 2011-02-14 14:48:00
You are all hereby authorized (not ordered...that would be rude) to send these links to everyone in the universe. Not that I get anything out of creating a viral video...but I wanna try!Two versions of this for you. The "Leaded" (Uncensored = NSFW) > read more
Blind Boys of Alabama: "Go Tell it On the Mountain"
Published on 2010-12-19 11:53:00
Time for something of a re-post. Why? You need to be reminded of the best Christmas CD of all time.I should preface this by saying I'm not a very religious person. You should also know I used to be a store manager for a major toy store chain and my > read more
Holding Hands with a Legend
Published on 2010-10-26 00:48:00
Here's another great tale about meeting the legendary Tony Curtis, as told by my ultra-hip friend from Chicago, Ken Mottet. He and I have been doing some Tony Curtis bonding every since the start of "Some Like it hot" passed and Ken was gracious eno > read more
Been FAR TOO LONG Since I Shared Penguin News!
Published on 2010-10-02 00:09:00
Those of you who have read this blog regularly (both of you) know that I am all about the penguins.Thanks to friends of mine, Christine Fron and Angelia Paulin I can share some cool (COOL...get it?) penguin news.Like I wouldn't be jazzed about scien > read more
Tony Curtis, "At Last We Meet"
Published on 2010-09-30 13:22:00
I am deeply saddened by the passing of "a true Hollywood legend, a gifted artist, and a true Las Vegan, Mr. Tony Curtis."That phrase is how I introduced him when I emceed the monthly media club meeting back on June 21, 2010. It was a great honor to > read more
BREAKING NEWS: Andy Martello to Appear in NEW Variety Show, "Red Light" at the Rio Hotel & Casino!
Published on 2010-08-27 02:34:00
What if the circus came to town …… the bad side of town ?The red light district meets the big top in this sexy, edgy, circus-themed variety show.RED LIGHT features dancers, acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, contortionists, magicians, and the most e > read more
Andy Martello - Celebrating 25 Years of Corporate Entertainment at its Finest!
Published on 2010-07-26 01:35:00
Andy MartelloAmerica's Premier CorporateComedian & Entertainer!Las Vegas headliner,Andy Martello, has been entertaining audiences across the country for 25 years.Seen in national television commercials and on such programs as NBC's 'Last Comic St > read more
Spike and Hammer; "One of the BEST shows I've seen in 17 years in Las Vegas!!!"
Published on 2010-07-17 02:34:00
From our Facebook page, a couple more reviews. These from Las Vegas locals, who certainly get to see more than their fair share of shows ou hereThe first is the subject of this post and it was sent to us by Sandy Singer."One of the BEST shows I've s > read more
Nice Comments from Nice People!
Published on 2010-06-28 01:23:00
Here are just a few more reviews in the form of comments left at the Spike and Hammer FB page regarding the show. As always, we're humbled by the kind remarks, honored that people came to the show, and happy to have a venue to bring our oddball s > read more
Afternoon Comedy Magic Show Starring Spike and Hammer: Preview Video
Published on 2010-06-23 12:17:00
Click the text link! You know you wanna!Here's the new promotional video forAfternoon Comedy Magic ShowStarringSpike and Hammer.Feel free to share this with your friends who areheading to Las Vegas in the future.Tickets are available at the Four Que > read more
Random Celebrity Photos Vol 9: Tony Curtis!
Published on 2010-06-22 01:35:00
Perhaps it is just something that "happens" if you live in Vegas long enough. Maybe it was just a lucky day for me. Ultimately, it was one more reason why I love living in Las Vegas.Today, I was fortunate enough to make the acquaintance of the lege > read more