GB Items Related to Tag - performance
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Synchronized Swimmers
If you liked the story we did on the Aqua Rhythms synchronized swim team in The Villages, Florida, you'll love the uncut version! Here's the full performance, from the fall of 2007.
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The Orlando Magic Silver Stars Dance Team
Bonus Material! Due to popular demand, we're posting the complete performance video from the Orlando Magic Silver Stars Dance Team's appearance at a recent NBA game in Orlando, Florida.
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Rachel Rosenthal
World-famous performance artist Rachel Rosenthal is proving that creativity has no age limits.
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Feeling The Blues
One of the most gifted musicians of all time -- B.B. King is only getting better and bolder with the years. Recently, he opened a new blues club in Orlando, Florida, and GrowingBolder.com has video of his amazing performance!
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The Divine Miss M.
Bette Midler is back on stage and better than ever. She should be, after 50+ years of collecting rhinestones and feathers! See why she says she's at her peak performance level today.
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Twirling to a New Beat
We're big fans of The Villages Twirlers, a baton performance team in The Villages, Florida. They partied at Walt Disney World, and proved that girls just wanna have fun. Now, they are marching to the beat of some new drummers!
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World's Oldest Showgirl Dies
Beverly Allen was all about defying expectations. She swore she'd never stop dancing and she didn't until she passed away this week at the age of 90.
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Robert "Kool" Bell
Listing off Robert "Kool" Bell's awards could take forever. But he and his group, Kool & The Gang, don't seem to be going anywhere. Ten years after their last album, they've expanded the band 12 and added an intergenerational touch to their music.
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And the Tony Nominees Are ...
Make way for Whoopi -- the nominations for the 2008 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards are out, and there are some big names on the list! Check it out, and see the biggest name of all -- the host!
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Teens Learn How to "Act" Like Grown-Ups
Some of the wisest people in the world are sharing their stories -- through some of the youngest. Find out how one man's plans for leaving a legacy turned out even bigger than he had hoped.
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Fountain of Youth Springs in Vegas, Baby
Mega-stars who rose to fame more than three decades ago, including Cher, Elton John and Bette Midler, are finding a new home in Sin City. Find out why the neon desert is such a draw for these smokin' hot stars.
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Can I get an 'Amen?'
Well, I just got back from a most wonderful 2 weeks away 'on tour' and I must say I am tired and still reeling from all the events! All 3 concerts were a real joy to do. The St. Paul United Church of Christ and...
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What Motivated You To Pursue Your Course In Life?
Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.
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What are your hopes for the year as we enter 2008?
Each week, Growing Bolder asks top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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Bob Cillman
Old people singing covers of classic punk and rock classics? It's director Bob Cillman's innovation and the chorus and documentary, "Young at Heart," has become a sensation around the world.
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Mr. Tambourine Man
Come along as we visit Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn at home. A GB Exclusive!
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Takes A Little Time, Sometimes
Singer and songwriter Amy Grant says she rekindled a love affair with her guitar and has gained a confidence that she says only comes with age.
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Brenda Lee
Brenda Lee is a little bit country and a little bit rock 'n' roll. Actually, she's a lot of both. She's the only woman in music history to be inducted into the hall of fame for both and will be awarded with the Pioneer Award this year.
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Dottie Mears
The world's oldest mermaid has spent more than 50 years under the water.
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Liberty DeVitto Finds Life After Billy Joel
He was the heartbeat behind just about every hit the piano man ever recorded. Billy Joel went another direction and so did Liberty DeVitto. What he found was a rekindled passion for his craft.
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The Boss and the Byrd
Recently at a Bruce Springsteen concert in Orlando, Florida, the audience got a surprise 2-for-1special -- something nobody could "Turn, Turn, Turn" away from. Roger McGuinn talked exclusively to Growing Bolder about sharing the stage with his pal.
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Byrds Founder and Legendary Guitarist Roger McGuinn Rocks on Rails
In a musical first, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn has recorded a unique video from the inside of a private berth on a train headed from Florida to New York.
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Liz Lerman
Through explosive dancing, personal stories, humor, and a company of performers whose ages span six decades, Liz Lerman's productions stretch the expressive range of contemporary dance.
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Bob Rafkin
Woodworker and musician Bob Rafkin has chosen the path less taken in his life and career.
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Singing the Blues to Overcome Them
Jacqueline Jones was a beloved jazz singer, when suddenly everything fell apart. She suffered a brain aneurysm, had both knees replaced and her son and husband died. Life throws challenges at us all. She faced hers head-on.
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The Nelsons
Former teen idols Matthew and Gunnar Nelson come from one of the most famous show biz families in history.
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Childhood Gift Changed Music History
Many of us collect and proudly display treasured objects because of their special significance. The legendary Roger McGuinn collects small transistor radios. The Byrds' founder describes how a childhood gift changed his life and inspired music history.
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Arlo Guthrie
Arlo Guthrie was born with a guitar in his hands and thanks to his legendary singer-songwriter father, Woody Guthrie, he's learned just how to become renowned himself.
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Davy Jones
Monkees frontman and teen heartthrob Davy Jones tells us how he's still packing in the crowds.
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The World's a Stage
Michael Edwards has proven his parents wrong by living his theater dreams for 30 years. He's not worried about becoming a star because he's living his life exactly the way he wants.
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Unique Video Triggers Roger's Reaction
Have you seen Roger Rocks on Rails? It's quickly become GB's most-viewed video. Roger McGuinn explains why he was blown away when he saw it, and why he never expected it to be seen by anyone.
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Dennis Walters
Dennis Walters was a rising star in the collegiate level of golf and seemed to be on the verge of qualifying for the PGA Tour when a freak golf cart accident left him paralyzed from the waist down.
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Wavy Gravy
Every day, Wavy Gravy still lives his life with the ideals and dreams born out of the hippie movement. He was the face of Woodstock and he's devoted his life to peace.
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Running With Scissors
Based in Orlando, Florida, Running with Scissors consist of a group of health care professionals who like to rock. The group is led by Dr. Rob Winter, a prominent vascular surgeon who is as good with his Stratocaster as he is with his scalpel.
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Bobby Vinton
Crooner Bobby Vinton sang many of the songs that we fell in love to.
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Songs of a Lifetime
Guitarist Bob Rafkin's rich, musical life has taken him from the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s to working with Joni Mitchell and Arlo Guthrie in LA. Now, in his 60s, he's overcome prostate surgery to emerge more prolific than ever.
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Shirley Alston Reeves
Shirley Alston Reeves knows just what it means to be a musical legend. The founder of a group that's recorded six top 10 singles, Reeves has made her way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Bill Hoag
Bill Hoag loves to sing. The 84-year-old is the baritone for the renowned barbershop quartet The Retreads.
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GB Exclusive Interview
Rock Hall of Fame Roger McGuinn speaks for the first time about the fall that cut short his tour, his recent surgery, upcoming rehab and plans to return to the stage better than ever.
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Roger Rocks on Rails
What happens when you give a music legend a home video camera and ask him to record an intimate concert on a train from Florida to New York City? All aboard for a trip through rock history with the Byrds founder Roger McGuinn.
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Roger McGuinn Stays Cool
We knew he was cool, but this takes it to a whole new level. Byrds founder Roger McGuinn has gone green with solar-powered ice.
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Al Rappa
Bill Hailey died in 1981 but his former collaborator is keeping the music alive.
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Tom Rush: "Remember Song"
It seemed like folk music legend Tom Rush had forgotten how popular he was in the '60s, because when his "Remember Song" went viral on YouTube, he was surprised. It's gotten more than 3 million views, giving people a reason to remember him.
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Don Brewer
It didn’t take long for rock band Grand Funk Railroad to win the hearts of millions, but now front man Don Brewer and the band satisfy three generations of fans with a comeback.
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Tech Rock
Rock and roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn is a serious techie. He's showing Growing Bolder how he saves hundreds a dollars a year by using his rolling Wi-Fi system to stay connected on the road.
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Pete Lefebvre
He goes by the name VintageP and he blogs all day about playing the guitar – but he just learned how to play it! Pete Lefebvre started playing guitar at age 50 and is telling others out there that it's OK to pick up an instrument later in life.
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Orlando Magic Silver Stars
Are you ready to move your body? Meet the Orlando Magic Silver Stars, a group of 50+ dancers who shake their things in front of huge NBA crowds. Find out why they do it and how they got up the courage to shine!
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BJ Thomas
Usually, when it rains, it pours, but BJ Thomas enjoyed superstardom with his mega hit "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head." Not only did he earn Grammy Awards and platinum records, he also kicked a bad habit in the meantime.
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It's Never Too Late to Shine
Ever dream of being on stage in a big production? The Fab Follies prove that all of us have a little Broadway inside us.
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The Amazing Kreskin
For more than five decades, audiences have been amused and astonished by the man known as the "Amazing Kreskin." He's been on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson a whopping 88 times and could probably tell you what you're thinking right now.
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"Acting" Like Grownups
A renowned photographer is opening the eyes of teens to show them the wisdom of some of the oldest people in the world.
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Curtain Up on Theater's Future
Bert and Barbara Roper remember when movies cost a quarter, and Friday nights were spent at the theater. Decades later, the Ropers are celebrating the future by renovating the past, and the curtain is up on a new dream.
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Bernadette Pace
Bernadette Pace is a 65-year-old who likes to fly high – literally. She's a trapeze extraordinaire who has taken her talents to higher levels. She's even built a flying trapeze rig in her own backyard!
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Tom Rush
This folk music legend became an Internet sensation on YouTube! with his hilarious song about baby boomers. Now, in his 60s, Tom Rush has finally hit the big time.
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Cyd Charisse, Dance Legend, Dies at 87
Cyd Charisse, the last great Hollywood dancer, died Tuesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after suffering an apparent heart attack Monday.
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Step Into the Spotlight
Have you ever wanted to be a rock star but you were too afraid to step on stage? Find out how some budding vocalists in the Villages get up the courage to take the plunge.
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Bad to the Baton
They can't walk down the sidewalk without drawing stares, but that's no problem for a group of women living in The Villages, Florida. They love the attention and are getting plenty of it as they cross the country performing their baton twirling show.
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Donna Fargo
Belting out country music tunes, Donna Fargo has more to sing about than just love and life – she's got a political message to tell. The Grammy-award winning music legend is taking her music to new levels.
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Rock On
Web man Dan Beach loves the '70s. Not the decade with the bell bottoms -- the one he's currently experiencing.
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Don Felder
He was part of one of the most successful and popular rock bands in history and Don Felder was the writer behind their biggest hit, "Hotel California." But now, Felder talks about the bitter break up of The Eagles.
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Jos Feliciano Channels Spirit of 1960s
Jos Feliciano is back with his first English-language album in a decade, and it's his boldest album yet.
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Bernie and Big Bertha
More than 50 years ago, Bernie Lee sold his car to buy a bass. He says it's the best deal he's ever made. He's been strumming Big Bertha ever since. A car can take you around town, but his bass took Bernie around the world.
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Eight Miles High: Historic Home Movie Rediscovered
In 1965, The Byrds' Gene Clark, Roger McGuinn, and David Crosby wrote the song Eight Miles High about their plane trip to England. Two years later, the group returned to London and McGuinn took along his home movie camera -- now he's unveiling the film.
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Sneak Peek at Exclusive Roger McGuinn Concert
GB President Marc Middleton lets you in on a little secret -- The Byrds' Roger McGuinn is taking you on the road for a concert on rails that travels through the history of rock and roll.
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Bobby Goldsboro
After putting his other passions on the backburner for more than 20 years, legendary singer/songwriter Bobby Goldsboro started growing bolder and taking chances with his life and career and started painting.
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Wit of the Weenie Whistler
In this unforgettable Growing Bolder exclusive, you'll meet Rick Fay, the innovator of the Weenie Whistle. He also played with Ish Kabibble, and how many of us can say that?
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Draggin' 'Cross the U.S.A.
We're hanging out with Roger McGuinn, and he tells us a story about a little-known song he once played for a group of astronauts. Roger grabs his guitar, and voila! Another GB exclusive.
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Legendary Drummer Beats Way Through History
Before he passed away, legendary swing drummer Panama Francis sat down with Growing Bolder for an unforgettable conversation about an amazing career, the amazing era he lived through and why he loved the drums more than anything in the world.
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Following Father's Footsteps
He was born 84 days after his father, the Big Bopper, died in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. Now, decades later, Jay P. Richardson is reliving his father's dream and following his footsteps as the Big Bopper Jr.




































































