By Bill Nuvo (WINDSOR, ON) – I came across this video thanks to Pete Palazzolo. Timothy Hole is a 9 year old student taking guitar and vocal lessons at the Canadian Conservatory of Music. The video was due to the awesome work of Alex Seguin and Dean Mailloux. Timothy got into music quite simply due [...]
By Bill Nuvo (WINDSOR, ON) – The other day I received an email telling me about Smiling Jack Smith. Intrigued, I opened up the YouTube video provided and listened with an ever-increasing smile on my face. Jack has had a long history in the performing arts, from tap dancing in the 50s to folk singer [...]
By Bill Nuvo (WINDSOR, ON) – SSM Nashville Records Country Music artist and Windsor native, Janine Le Clair, might just be the most notable and talked about third of the newly formed group called 3rd Wheel. I had a chance to ask here a few questions about her journey to success. Bill Nuvo: Did you [...]
By Bill Nuvo (WINDSOR, ON) – Tom is a seasoned professional of prestidigitation with a career that spans over four decades. He has performed from coast to coast throughout North America at comedy clubs, cruise ships and even for president George W. Bush. The other day, I had a very nice hour-long talk with this [...]
By Bill Nuvo (WINDSOR, ON) – Kim Lunansky has written a book called “How to Teach Your Kids to Swear.” Immediately one recalls that famous (or infamous depending on your opinion) book that was read by Samuel L Jackson, “Go the F*** to Sleep.” Her book however is quite different but nonetheless can be viewed [...]
By Bill Nuvo (WINDSOR, ON) – Three songwriters take the stage at the Mackenzie Hall Gallery (3277 Sandwich St,) for an evening of songs and stories on Saturday, September 15th. They are Newfoundlander Ian Foster, Toronto’s Shawna Caspi and Windsor’s Allison Brown. I had the chance to ask Allison a few questions about her life [...]
By Bill Nuvo (WINDSOR, ON) – I want to share a little bit about what performing as a busker is like. As one of the performers at this year’s Summerfest, I can tell you that it’s not an easy job. It does have its rewards though. Busker’s have the tough job of building a crowd [...]
By Bill Nuvo (WINDSOR, ON) – Recently, Easter Seals Celebrated 90 years of serving the community. There were a few VIP speeches, an entertaining band, and free cupcakes and hotdogs, as well as Bill on Stilts (yes, me). A number of people came out to support the organization and to congratulate them on a job [...]
By Bill Nuvo (WINDSOR, ON) – On May 25th, I had the privilege to attend a comedy show at the Chrysler Theatre put on by Investors Group Financial Services. The show featured three very talented comedians, Deb Digiovanni, Ryan Belleville and Greg Morton. I’ve seen Deb and Greg before on TV so I was excited [...]
By Bill Nuvo (WINDSOR, ON) – On June 2nd 2012, I saw Penn and Teller perform at Caesar’s Windsor. As a magician and skeptic, I was very interested in seeing one of my favourite duo’s perform live. I have some of their books, and DVDs, and have watched countless Youtube videos before and being in [...]
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