Ahoy Maity! We're lucky enough to live one town over from where Bertie Higgins grew up, became famous and still visits part of the year. He has moved recently to California, to be in the midst of the music world there, but he still retains a home in Tarpon Springs, FL. Of course, he's gone a lot - touring and performing around the world. However, now and then he's back around the area, and we can catch a show. And let me tell you, its quite a show. With Bertie's wonderful voice; the band's talent, costumes and antics; plus some great musicianship and backup voices - you just can't help but enjoy every minute.
From the days singing with his family as a kid growing up, to the #1 hit, "Key Largo", to the show he puts on currently - Bertie is as good as he ever was, even better. Plus, he has a lot more songs and albums to his credit now. He writes most all of them too. He is one of the long-term artists, still writing, singing, recording and entertaining today. Lucky for us!
Bertie also has been known to help out the vocal music department of the high school in his town of Tarpon Springs, FL. He is also involved with the Seabird Sanctuary in our county, an extremely worthwhile cause. Bertie was at Sunset Beach, Tarpon Springs, September 13th for a big event - - the relighting the Anclote Key Lighthouse. He's been involved in this important project for a long time. Thanks, Bertie, for all you do!
News:
Bertie's drummer returned, after having recovered from a heart attack. Good to hear he's better now and back with the band.
Now, the upcoming movie . . .
The new movie, "The Wrath" , will be out in the near future. It should be quite unique! Don't miss it.
Bertie and the Band was at the Branson Showcase Theatre in May and June 2006 and will be back eventually. If you go to Branson, check out Bertie's web site for when he'll be there, so you can catch the show.
The address
is:
2206 Highway 76
Branson, MO 65616
For tickets phone: (417) 339-3939
Events that took place: May 5, 2007 Bertie was at Palm Harbor, FL Sioux City Steakhouse and parking lot, Cinco de Mayo Celebration. A great time was had by all, in spite of a couple sound set backs! Still, lots of fun. Labor Day weekend 2007 . . . Hope you watched the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, Labor Day. Bertie Higgins appeared at approximately 6:30 a.m. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time, U.S.) It was on the "love" network, the name given to the 190 stations nationwide who support the telethon. Everyone can go to http://www.mda.org and there is an access to the station listing in all states at the bottom of the opening page. We have learned that all cable companies could air the entire telethon on ABC. However, WGN (out of Chicago) did air the entire program. I saw this and it was great and Bertie a song new to us, "The Flags' on Fire". It is amazing! They also just finished up a show in Montreal, Canada,, joining Roberta Flac on stage. Live concerts & stuff coming up: They've finished their second film, have started a new CD. They've been booked in China to perform in a concert for World Peace. It will be in the Great Hall in Tianenmen Square, and they were invited to this event by the Chinese government. Spring: Also check out YouTube.com and MySpace.com for more on Bertie and the band.
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Here's the link to Bertie Higgins official web site. You'll really enjoy this! And while you're there join his fan club to become
a Bonehead too!
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