Cookie Watkins
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PROUD TINA: THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO TINA TURNER is Coming to the Van Wezel (Dec 8, 2021)
Laguna Playhouse Presents A ROCKIN' NEW DECADE (Dec 30, 2019)
Rock Band Heart By Heart and Tina Turner Tribute Singer Cookie Watkins Perform at Cannery's The Club in January (Dec 7, 2018)
PROUD TINA: THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO TINA TURNER is Coming to the Van Wezel (Dec 8, 2021)
Laguna Playhouse Presents A ROCKIN' NEW DECADE (Dec 30, 2019)
Rock Band Heart By Heart and Tina Turner Tribute Singer Cookie Watkins Perform at Cannery's The Club in January (Dec 7, 2018)
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Cookie Watkins brings more than a celebrity impersonation to her performance the award-winning live tribute show Legends in Concert. Music has been Cookie’s mainstay since Duke Ellington brought her onstage to warble out a few tunes at the ripe age of fourteen. The Duke gave Cookie a coming-out party at the Rainbow Room when she turned eighteen. She even warranted a special mention in his book “Music Is My Mistress.”
Always thought of as the little girl with the big woman’s voice, Cookie studied opera and classical music before her out-of-the-box smash hit “Can’t Judge a Book by Its Cover” brought her to the forefront of the dance movement. Soon she was lending her vocal expertise to such smash hits as Shades of Love’s “Keep in Touch” (Body to Body).
Known to Underground music fans as “Iron Throat”, Cookie admits to being highly influenced by R&B legends like Aretha Franklin, Patti Labelle, Bobby Womack and the legend she so enthusiastically tributes, Tina Turner.
No stranger to Broadway, Cookie also performed in hit stage musicals like “Guys & Dolls,’ “Sweet Charity,” and “Hair” before touring with the original cast of “Beehive” and Marie Wilson.
Cookie allows the audience to savor the saucy effects of Tina’s “Higher” before a seamless transition to the throaty “Better Be Good to Me” followed by “What’s Love Got To Do With It?”. But Cookie and her audience know nothing tops the high-energy stand-up hit and closer “Proud Mary,” and that is exactly what Cookie does Tina---“Proud!”
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PROUD TINA: THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO TINA TURNER is Coming to the Van Wezel
The powerful raspy vocals, high-intensity dancing and thrilling stage presence live on stage, complete with band, brass section, backing vocalists and dancers to make this the definitive tribute, and a fabulous fun night out.
Laguna Playhouse Presents A ROCKIN' NEW DECADE
Laguna Playhouse presents five fantastic ways for you to start the new year (and the new decade) in exceptional musical style! Five amazing musical experiences are coming your way that celebrate these iconic artists; Eagles, The Beach Boys, Johnny Cash, Tina Turner and The Rat Pack beginning Thursday, January 9, 2020 and continuing through Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.
Rock Band Heart By Heart and Tina Turner Tribute Singer Cookie Watkins Perform at Cannery's The Club in January
Cannery Casino Hotel will welcome 2019 with highly-acclaimed performers at The Club in January, including rock band Heart By Heart and Tina Turner tribute singer Cookie Watkins. January entertainment will also feature free live entertainment at Pin-Ups Bar and Victory's Bar & Grill all month long.
M Resort Spa Casino Concludes Concert Series With Final Three Shows
M Resort Spa Casino will wrap up its concert series with its final three concerts of the year. In October, multi-platinum recording artist and international superstar, Martin Nievera will take the M Pavillion stage alongside GRAMMY-winner Patti Austin for a live performance fans won't want to miss. Additionally, fans of Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer and Tina Turner can join The Queens of Soul for a tribute concert in November dedicated to these powerful female vocalists. Then to wrap up the year, guests can celebrate the holidays in December with the seven-man vocal ensemble, Naturally 7 as they perform holiday tunes in a capella.
Legendary Guests to Host LEGENDS IN CONCERT at Flamingo Las Vegas
Legends in Concert at Flamingo Las Vegas will commemorate the historic milestone of 33 successful years in the entertainment capital of the world November 6 through November 21, celebrating Las Vegas legends with special appearances. Robin Leach of Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous and Las Vegas Review-Journal, along with a wonderful list of rotating celebrity guests will emcee the world-famous production for a select number of performances. Monti Rock III and his transcendent showmanship will host an unforgettable evening, after selling over 7 million disco albums and appearing on The Tonight Show and in the iconic film Saturday Night Fever. The Morning Zoo radio host Chet Buchanan of 98.5 KLUC and "Radio Showgirl" Heidi Harris on AM 840 KXNT, will also bring their on-air personalities to the stage, while celebrity magician and Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino headliner Murray Sawchuck from America's Got Talent and Pawn Stars joins the celebration with his incredible talents.
Michael Buble Tribute Artist Scott Keo to Play Las Vegas' Suncoast Showroom, 6/28-29
Scott Keo, soulful singer and notable DJ, will perform his tribute to Michael Bublé at the Suncoast Showroom June 28 and 29.
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