Rich Switzer News

Dave Lawrence, President and CEO of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County today announced that a sold-out crowd of 180 friends, supporters and music fans attended this season's final CULTURE & COCKTAILS conversation. It was held last Monday at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and, like all of the C&C Conversations this season, it was completely sold-out.

It wasn't Dean, Sammy, & Frank last night starring in Rat Pack night at the Pelican Cafe Cabaret but it was Chris, Jill, & Rich. Supporters and friends of Dick Robinson's Society For The Preservation of The Great American Songbook gathered at North Palm Beache's answer to the 1960's exciting nights in Las Vegas when those super stars cavorted in front of tables filled with celebrities. However the Pelican did have Michelle Lee at a ringside table and Dick Robinson seizing the moment made his way through the throngs of Michelle fans to give the audience a quick interview with the Broadway, Film, and TV star. I'm sure 'The Old Jock' will be airing it on his Legends Radio stations (100.3FM) and worldwide on the internet in the near future.

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The tables at Table 26 were all filled last night. There was also a long wait list for any last minute openings at this trendy West Palm Beach restaurant. However, it wasn't just because of the menu….. the 'Special of the Night' was arguably one of the most popular singers of The Great American Songbook, Steve Tyrell. He will be performing at the chic Dixie Highway establishment for five shows thru March 24th. Steve's voice, in addition to being recognizable all over the planet is very familiar to the folks in Palm Beach because of his many sold out seasons at the legendary Royal Room at The Colony Hotel during it's years as The Place' to be for Palm Beach entertainment. His music is also constantly heard on the air waves in South Florida and worldwide on Dick Robinson's Legends Radio stations. 'The Old Jock' Mr. Robinson and family were in the house for Steve's opening night. Legend Radio's popular morning hosts Jill & Rich Switzer, who are also skilled performers were the opening act for Mr. Tyrell, and it's safe to say that this had to be one of the best nights ever at Table 26. Who know's Eddie and Ozzie of Table 26 might be singing 'This Could Be The Start Of Something Big' after Tyrell's engagement. Stay tuned.

The sounds infusing the lobby of the Kravis Center's Cohen Pavilion on March 16 were voices from a bygone era, those that filled the airwaves when radio reigned and families gathered 'round to listen to all kinds of programs - not just music but mysteries, comedies, adventure stories, and police procedurals.

There were many places around the world where the music of The Great American Songbook was being performed last night, but none more significant than the concert celebrating the 5th Anniversary of Dick Robinson's Legends Radio 100.3FM, the most successful privately owned radio station in the United States.

Music and Art joined forces last night to honor valued members of the Palm Beach community who do so much to make sure the world hears our uniquely American popular music.

The weekend started with Marilyn Maye and The Kravis Center Pops Orchestra Big Band conducted by Tedd Firth in a memorable concert by one of the most beloved singers of our generation. Marilyn Maye, arguably one of the finest vocalists ever to sing in a night club, concert hall, TV Studio or on a Broadway stage gave The Kravis Center Audience an evening of her artistry that will stay in their musical memory forever.

To paraphrase Dean Martin's intro....'And now, direct from the Bar' ( and Legends Radio) it's Jill & Rich Switzer! Jill & Rich don't only do it in the morning on 100.3 in the Legends Lounge, they also entertain at night in Cabarets nightclubs and various exclusive venues throughout Palm Beach. They brought some great music and an inside look of what it's like to be a night club performer with their highly entertaining and exciting show titled 'Saloon Songs: From The Rat Pack To Right Now'. Persson Hall at the Kravis Center For The Performing Arts was a swinging place for the past two evenings.

Fifth Estate Entertainment presents the audience favorite ROCK OF AGES. The multi Tony Award-nominated show comes to the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts November 6 - 11.

Broadway and cabaret star Avery Sommers has joined the Honorary Board of Advisors for The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook, a non-profit founded by broadcasting legend Dick Robinson to keep this great music playing through its Young Artist Mentorship Program and radio and television shows that provide songbook lovers around the world with free, unfettered access to the music they cherish.

Palm Beach notables Rob Russell & Michael Masci joined forces to have a 'soft unofficial opening' of the Palm Beach music season with a one night only performance at Cafe Centro in West Palm Beach last night and Broadwayworld was there.

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts continues its 27th season over the next two months with a variety of audience pleasing musical concerts, hilarious comedians, razzle dazzle shows and super star performers.

"If nominations for the first couple of Palm Beach County music were held, vocalist Jill Switzer and multi-instrumentalist Rich Switzer would be near the top of the list of candidates," according to Florida Weekly.

"If nominations for the first couple of Palm Beach County music were held, vocalist Jill Switzer and multi-instrumentalist Rich Switzer would be near the top of the list of candidates," according to Florida Weekly.

The Delray Beach Playhouse announces their 2018-19 Season of Main Stage Plays, Musical Memories, Feelin' Groovy, Interactive Studio Theatre, Artists Lounge Live, Cabaret and Special Engagements.

The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation's popular MUSIC FOR THE MIND concert series will be back in August with A Summer Soiree with Jill & Rich.

They are a whirl wind of songs and comedy and the the eye of the Will & Anthony entertainment hurricane made landfall at The RRAZZ Room in Boca Raton last night and Broadwayworld was there.  Check out the photos.

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County today announced that the popular series CULTURE & COCKTAILS will conclude the 2017-2018 season with a musical flourish on Monday, April 2, at The Colony Hotel Pavilion, located at 155 Hammon Avenue in Palm Beach.

Will & Anthony put their fresh take on Jazz Standards, 60's Hits, Broadway Classics to Pavarotti, Billy Joel and Adele…"The New Classics" is an unforgettable evening of music and laughs where everything sounds new and always feels familiar.