This Morning More Fox5 TV Spotlights A Heavy Vegas Weekend: The Bones & Cyanide Live Inside The Tuscany Suites Copa Room Saturday August 22nd

 

Watch Patrick Vitagliano and Jason Feinberg interview < Here >

Huge shoutout to Fox5 Las Vegas and the killer crew over at the More Fox5 morning show — airing Monday through Friday locally at 10am. They dropped an awesome interview with Local Las Vegas music scene heavy‑hitter Patrick Vitagliano and Jason Feinberg, shining a bright spotlight on The Bones and Cyanide and their upcoming gig this Saturday, August 22nd. Doors at 7:30pm, show detonates at 8pm inside the Tuscany Suites & Casino Copa Room.

If you’re craving a full‑blast, metal‑fueled chaos fix, this is exactly where you need to be. Hit the link below for more info and ticket details.

(6) Cÿanide & The BONES – Live at the Copa Room | Facebook

{My Take}

Nights like this are why the Vegas music scene keeps its crown. With More Fox5 shining the spotlight and The Bones and Cyanide gearing up to blow the roof off the Tuscany Copa Room, the city’s music heartbeat is pounding louder than ever. If you’re ready for a Saturday night built on riffs, adrenaline, and pure mayhem, this is your stop. Hit the link above, grab the tickets, and get ready to throw down!

Gary England

Tony Romo Versus The Media Machine: The Media’s Rush To Paint a Villain!

 

Tony Romo’s getting dragged through the media mud like a frontman caught stumbling offstage after one too many, and honestly, it looks to me like the press is trying to crucify Tony before he even gets his day in court. The guy hasn’t been convicted of anything yet, but the headlines are already tuned to maximum outrage, like they’re dying to crank the amp and blow out the speakers.

This feels like another round of “let’s nail this good‑guy pro athlete to the wall” just to make the repeat-offender celebrities — the ones who get popped for DWIs over and over — look even worse by comparison. It’s cheap heat, man. Easy clicks. Manufactured drama.

Come on — lighten up on this good dude. Romo’s spent years being one of the most straight‑shooting, fan‑friendly athletes in the game. Everyone’s due one screw‑up in life, right? Even rock stars miss a note, even legends fall off the stage once in a while. Doesn’t mean you burn the whole tour down.

Right now, all we know is he refused the test, they pulled a warrant, and the results haven’t been released. That’s it. Everything else is noise — distortion — feedback from people who want a villain before the facts even drop.

Let the man breathe. Let the process play out. Then judge the performance.

{My Take}

Tony Romo’s record was cleaner than a freshly polished Stratocaster before this whole Milwaukee mess. The guy spent two decades in the spotlight — NFL star, CBS booth ace, family man — and never once got tangled in legal barbed wire. This 2026 stop is the first time his name has ever been dragged into the courthouse echo chamber, and the press is treating it like he’s the second coming of rock‑and‑roll chaos. I stand by Tony!

Gary England

Behind-The-Scenes With Paul Shortino & Mitch Perry: Live This Morning On Fox 5 Las Vegas More Fox 5 TV Show

 

What a monster way to blast open the week — rolling into Fox 5 Las Vegas and their ultra‑cool More Fox 5 show like you’re rolling up for a sunrise soundcheck on the Strip, amps humming, caffeine kicking, whole city stretching awake. Paul and Mitch were already locked in the Green Room, posted up like two rock assassins waiting for the cue to storm the stage. And that waiting area out front? Not just pretty — it was stage‑lit stunning, the kind of place where even the furniture looks like it’s been rehearsing for its big moment. 

Only a few minutes in and the vibe was already electric — Nicole Reynolds, one of the standout stars of More Fox 5, swooped in like a total pro, guiding the Nevada beauty pageant girls — and me — straight back to the Green Room to get staged for our moment on the show. It felt like being escorted to the wings of a rock arena right before the lights hit and the crowd roars!

The clock hits 10 and boom — Show Time. The energy flips like someone just cranked the master volume. The girls, Paul, Mitch, and I get a fast‑track tour through the station, cruising down the halls toward the More Fox 5 studio like a mini parade of backstage mischief. With only minutes to spare, we’re suddenly live. The pageant girls take the first spotlight, stepping in for their interview with Alyssa Deitsch, kicking off the segment like total pros.

Paul and Mitch slid over to the adjoining stage setup for their run‑through with Jason Feinberg, getting into that pre‑interview groove like two veterans tuning up before a big riff. Ten minutes later — quick station break, lights reset, energy rising — they were back in the spotlight with Jason, firing off a smooth, sharp interview that landed perfectly. The whole thing played out like a tight live set: no wasted motion, no missed beats, just pros doing what pros do!

After the lights dropped and the studio slipped into that post‑show hush, these three rock stars stepped right back onto the stage for one last round of shots — striking poses like the encore wasn’t over yet, and the cameras were begging for more!

After everyone crushed their part and the studio lights melted into that warm neon afterglow, one last moment rose up like a jackpot bell on Fremont — a big fan stepping in with a single request for a photo with these two legends, the kind of Vegas‑style encore you never say no to!

For Paul Shortino, Mitch Perry, and me, we’re blasting out big love and thunderous thanks to Fox 5 Las Vegas, More Fox 5, the killer camera crew, the powerhouse management team, and of course Jason Feinberg, Nicole Reynolds, and Alyssa Deitsch for delivering a full‑tilt, high‑voltage Vegas experience. 

You all straight‑up ROCK!!

Gary England

Click on the link below to watch their Interview.

*Be sure to turn the volume up on your video player.

Rock Legends Paul Shortino & Mitch Perry play Treasure Island

My Awesome Day Trip Up To Mount Charleston: Local Las Vegas Band Retrosonic Hosts Music On The Mountain At The Lee Canyon Ski Resort Saturday July 11th

 When I heard that one of my favorite local bands was firing up the mountain with a show at the Mount Charleston Lee Canyon Ski Resort, the needle on my excitement meter snapped clean off. A quick day trip up to Lee Canyon means cooler temps, crisp mountain air, and a temporary escape from the neon buzz of Las Vegas. 

Add Retrosonic blasting Classic Rock tunes under the open sky, surrounded by pine trees and fresh canyon breeze, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a killer Saturday. That’s a big win in my book!

Just a few miles north of Las Vegas, the whole world changes—because that’s where the Mount Charleston range rises up like a cool, green escape hatch from the desert. The moment you take that turn toward the mountain, the scenery flips from neon to nature. As you wind your way upward, you pass scattered cabin-style homes, cactus‑lined ridges giving way to real foothills, long sweeping passes, and those classic slow, curling mountain roads that beg you to roll the windows down. Every few miles there’s a pull‑off where you can stretch your legs, breathe that crisp high‑altitude air, or snap a few shots of your day‑trip adventure. It’s no wonder this drive has been crowned one of Nevada’s most scenic routes — it earns that title every single mile.

Snapping pictures on the drive up felt like the perfect warm‑up act for my Saturday escape to Lee Canyon’s "Music On The Mountain" festival. There’s something about kicking off the day with a camera in hand, catching those mountain angles and desert‑to‑pine transitions, that sets the tone just right. Mix all that Mother Nature beauty with a blast of good old rock ’n’ roll, and you’ve got a Saturday afternoon that’s tough to beat — cool air, cool vibes, and a soundtrack that makes the whole canyon feel alive.

Rolling in a little late to Lee Canyon wasn’t exactly part of the plan — but when you’re on a full‑blown photo adventure, time has a way of slipping through your fingers. That short hike from the parking lot to the main festival grounds? It worked better than any energy drink. This older rock journalist was getting more amped with every step, breathing in that cool mountain air and hearing the distant rumble of live music echoing through the trees.

By the time I finally hit the heart of the scene, the place was packed. Easily three thousand people — men, women, kids, whole families — all soaking in the mountain breeze and the music. A full‑blown community rocking out together under the summer sky.

Retrosonic delivered exactly what that massive mountain crowd came for — a full blast of classic rock anthems everyone knew by heart. Under those bright Lee Canyon skies and that crisp, high‑altitude air, they turned the resort into what I like to call a little slice of heaven. The band hit the stage, the canyon echoed, and the audience soaked up every riff like it was pure summer magic.

I’ve only been riding along with Retrosonic for a short stretch, but I’ll put my 50‑plus years as a road‑tested, ink‑stained rock writer on the line for this one. After watching them tear it up today in front of three to four thousand fired‑up fans, I’m calling it: Retrosonic isn’t just climbing Mount Charleston — they’re climbing the charts on the Local Las Vegas Most Wanted Bands list. The crowd felt it, the canyon felt it, and any seasoned rock journalist worth their notebook could see it plain as day today!

{My Take}

Retrosonic isn’t just rising — they’re accelerating. In a city where countless bands grind through smoky bars and neon‑lit stages hoping for that one breakout moment, Retrosonic has already found theirs and is pushing it higher with every show. What they delivered at Lee Canyon wasn’t a fluke or a lucky crowd; it was the unmistakable sound of a band catching real momentum. Three to four thousand people felt that surge, and any veteran rock journalist could see the trajectory forming right there in the mountain air. Retrosonic is climbing fast, powered by tight musicianship, undeniable chemistry, and the kind of crowd‑magnet energy that turns a local act into a must‑see name. Las Vegas is watching — and the climb has only just begun!

Gary England

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Farewell To A Warrior: Honoring The Life And Legacy Of Mr. Chuck Norris

 March 19, 2026

Chuck Norris — martial artist, action‑movie icon, and beloved star of Walker, Texas Ranger — has passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy carved from discipline, faith, and sheer force of will. His family confirmed that he died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, following a recent hospitalization in Hawaii.

Born Carlos Ray Norris on March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma, he discovered martial arts while stationed with the U.S. Air Force in South Korea. That spark became a lifelong fire. After returning home, he opened martial arts studios in California and quickly rose through the competitive ranks, earning multiple championships and world titles. His expertise in Tang Soo Do, karate, and taekwondo made him one of America’s most respected martial artists.

His reputation drew Hollywood’s attention — and even before he became a star, he was training celebrities like Steve McQueen and Priscilla Presley.

Norris’ cinematic breakthrough came in 1972 when he faced Bruce Lee in the legendary Colosseum fight scene in The Way of the Dragon. That sequence — still studied, still celebrated — launched him into global stardom and cemented his place in martial arts film history.

 Throughout the 1970s and ’80s, Norris became synonymous with tough, stoic heroes who fought with purpose rather than bravado. His filmography includes:

• Lone Wolf McQuade (1983)

• Missing in Action (1984) and its sequels

• Code of Silence (1985)

• The Delta Force (1986)

These roles showcased his martial arts mastery and helped define the American action genre.

In 1993, Norris stepped into the boots of Texas Ranger Cordell Walker — a character who embodied justice, honor, and old‑school grit. The series ran for nine seasons and became a cultural touchstone, later fueling the viral “Chuck Norris Facts” phenomenon that introduced him to a new generation.

And yes, before moving to Las Vegas, I got to see Walker, Texas Ranger filmed in my hometown,

While the world saw him as an indestructible force, his family described him as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and the heart of their home. Their statement emphasized his faith, kindness, and the love he carried for people — qualities that shaped both his life and his work

Norris died suddenly after a medical emergency and brief hospitalization in Hawaii. His family has chosen to keep the circumstances private, but they shared that he was at peace and surrounded by those he loved. Fans worldwide have responded with an outpouring of gratitude for the inspiration he provided across decades.

Chuck Norris lived as he fought — with purpose, discipline, and heart. His impact on martial arts, film, television, and pop culture will endure for generations. May he rest in peace!

Gary England

The NFL’s TV Titans: The Five Teams America Can’t Stop Watching

 

When I say, "America's (NFL) football team", who do you think of? In their glory years, the Dallas Cowboys owned the title! Because of their visibility on TV. And for their success in the NFL.

But after quite a few years finishing down in the standings, have the Cowboys relinquished their America's team title to another foe in the NFL? 

Surprise! 

Based on national TV audience data and viewership rankings from the sources available, the Dallas Cowboys have consistently been the most‑televised and most‑watched NFL team over the past several seasons. 

• The Cowboys routinely appear in the top national TV windows (Sunday Night Football, late‑afternoon FOX games, Thanksgiving) — the highest‑rated slots in the league.

• The 2025 Thanksgiving game, featuring the Cowboys, drew 57.2 million viewers, the largest regular-season audience ever.

• League‑wide viewership reports confirm that the NFL’s biggest national windows overwhelmingly feature the Cowboys, regardless of record.

 Top Five Most‑Televised NFL Teams 

(Last 5 Years)

1. Dallas Cowboys

No team comes close to their national exposure.

• They anchor FOX’s national window almost every week.

• They consistently deliver the biggest regular‑season audiences, including the 57.2 million‑viewer Thanksgiving game in 2025.

• They appear in more national windows than any other franchise year after year.

2. Kansas City Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes turned them into a prime‑time machine.

• Multiple deep playoff runs and Super Bowl appearances keep them in the national spotlight.

• Chiefs games frequently land in the top‑10 most‑watched broadcasts each season (supported by league‑wide viewership growth trends).

3. Philadelphia Eagles

A massive national fanbase + NFC East scheduling = constant TV exposure.

• The NFC East is the most televised division in football.

• Eagles games regularly rank among the most‑watched matchups in annual ratings reports (reflected in national viewership studies like those cited in 2024–25 season breakdowns).

4. Green Bay Packers

Even in transition years, they remain a national draw.

• Decades of national popularity keep them in prime‑time slots.

• Packers games consistently appear in the top national windows, supported by long‑term viewership trend data across seasons.

5. Pittsburgh Steelers

A legacy franchise with a coast‑to‑coast following.

• The Steelers remain one of the most nationally broadcast teams due to their massive fanbase and competitive consistency.

• They regularly appear in NBC’s Sunday Night Football rotation, which is the league’s highest‑rated weekly slot (supported by league‑wide viewership growth patterns).

 Why these five teams dominate

• National fanbases that extend far beyond local markets

• Prime‑time reliability — networks know these teams deliver ratings

• Consistent playoff contention (Cowboys, Chiefs, Eagles, Steelers)

• Historic brand value that keeps them in marquee windows

In a league built on spectacle, storylines, and national reach, these five franchises have become the NFL’s most reliable television engines. Their games anchor prime‑time schedules, drive record‑setting audiences, and shape the weekly rhythm of football in America. Whether it’s star power, historic brand weight, or simply the gravitational pull of winning, these teams have spent the last five years living where every franchise wants to be — in the brightest lights, on the biggest stages, with the entire country watching!

Are the Dallas Cowboys still America's team? 

You be the judge.

GE

Between The Voice American Idol And America's Got Talent Which Show Has The Best Talent?

 Being a music journalist. The Voice, American Idol, and America's Got Talent are brought up in many conversations around me. The question of which show has the best talent is the subject of many of these conversations. 

All three shows have launched careers, gone viral, and dominated prime-time TV. But when it comes to pure talent, who reigns supreme? The coached vocals of The Voice, the pop-star pressure of American Idol, or the wild-card spectacle of America’s Got Talent?

Each of these shows highlights different types of talent, so the "Best" really depends on what kind of talent you're looking for. 

Here's a breakdown to help you to compare the shows.

The Voice

• Focus: Singing, judged by celebrity coaches who build teams.

• Talent Quality: Great vocalists, often more technically skilled than Idol contestants, but fewer go on to major careers.

• Pros: High production value, unique blind auditions.

• Cons: Despite strong talent, less commercial success after the show.

Best For: Fans of vocal artistry and celebrity judges (like Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend).

American Idol

• Focus: Singing (solo vocalists primarily)

• Talent Quality: Known for discovering chart-topping artists like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Jennifer Hudson.

• Pros: Strong emphasis on vocal performance and artist development.

• Cons: Limited to singers, so the variety is low.

Best For: Pop and country music fans looking for the next big music star.

America’s Got Talent (AGT)

• Focus: All types of talent — singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, stunt performers, etc.

• Talent Quality: Wildly diverse; top-tier acts in multiple categories.

• Pros: Variety, global reach, high entertainment value.

• Cons: Not as focused on long-term career development for most acts.

Best For: Viewers who enjoy a variety show format with surprise acts and spectacle.

 So, Which Show Has the Best Talent?

The Voice 

Standout Talent: Jordan Smith, Travis Cormier (Canada "La Voix") & Tessanne Chin

American Idol

Standout Talent: Carrie Underwood, Adam Lambert, Daughtry.

America's Got Talent

Standout Talent: Terry Fator, Grace VanderWaal

In the end, American Idol delivers music superstars, The Voice showcases raw vocal talent, and America’s Got Talent offers variety like no other. The “best” show (Talent) depends on what you’re looking for: a future pop icon, a technically flawless singer, or a one-of-a-kind act that defies expectation. No matter your favorite, one thing’s clear: talent has many faces, and all three shows have helped shape the entertainment landscape in their very own way.

GE

How Musicians And Bands Can Use The Media To Their Advantage

 Bands and musicians can absolutely turn media into one of their biggest allies if they play it right. 

Here's a breakdown of how bands and musicians can use the media to their advantage.

Media loves a good narrative. It’s not just about the music—it’s about why you make it.

• Unique angle: Are you a firefighter by day, metalhead by night? Did your band form in a rehab center? That’s your hook.

• Visuals count: Think aesthetics—stage presence, social media branding, press photos.

Before traditional media picks up on you, create your own buzz.

• Consistency: Regular content (rehearsals, behind-the-scenes, gig teasers).

• Engagement: Respond to comments, show love to fans, build community.

• Virality: Post snippets that could go viral—funny moments, challenges, duets.

Have a killer EPK (Electronic Press Kit) ready to go:

• Bio (short + long versions)

• High-res photos

• Music samples

• Live performance footage

• Press quotes (if any)

Reach out to:

• Local newspapers

• Indie radio stations

• Bloggers (Me) & podcasters

• Local TV morning shows (they love a feel-good or artsy segment)

Form relationships with tastemakers:

• Tag journalists when you share articles they’ve written.

• Offer exclusive tracks/interviews.

• Invite local media to shows.

Regular, high-quality content makes media take you more seriously.

• Live session videos

• Music videos

• TikTok's or Reels with personality

• Vlogs from tours or studio days

Media loves “newsworthy” events:

• Album/EP releases

• Anniversary shows

• Charity gigs

• Tour launches

Send a press release ahead of time.

If you land an interview:

• Be memorable. Be yourself but sharpen your message.

• Prepare a few witty one-liners or strong quotes reporters will want to use.

• Stay humble but sell the band’s vision.

Even a blog with 500 followers can lead to something bigger.

• Share every bit of positive press.

• Thank the writer publicly.

• Add quotes to your press kit.

{My Take}

In today’s fast-moving music world, media exposure isn’t just a bonus—it’s a weapon. 

Whether you’re playing dive bars or festival stages, how you show up offstage matters just as much as how you sound onstage. 

The good news? You don’t have to wait around for big media to come knocking.

Create your own spotlight. Control your narrative. Connect with your audience. The more you treat the media like a strategic partner, the more power you give your band to grow and to get noticed. Climbing the music ladder of success ..

And remember to be good to writers and to bloggers like me!

GE