Entertainment Strategies for Events
Pink Flamingos Asked to Perform for the Duke and Duchess of Spain
The Pinks were honored to join an International celebration between sister cities from around the world. In attendance were the esteemed Duke and Duchess of Spain who flew around the globe to make the event.
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Donald Trump Hires The Pink Flamingos for a Private Performance
Donald Trump asked The Pinks to perform for him at his mansion in South Florida. The event mixed the expected “who’s who” of upper society with Ambassadors from all over the world.
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Inc 500 CEO Goes on theRoad for a Month with The Pink Flamingos.
He asked for it! Richard Rose CEO of VeganRella, listed as one the fastest growing companies in the Inc 500, spent a month on the tour bus with The Pink Flamingos. Mr. Rose got a firsthand account of life on the road: playing guitar on stage, sleeping in a bus bunk, pulling all night “shotgun” shifts through the Heartland, playing basketball at an exec’s house (client of The Pinks), and wondering (we assume) why he fit in so well with such a bunch of misfits.
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Flamingos go to Hollywood.
The Pink Flamingos performed on the New York City Street set at Paramount Studios in Hollywood. Everyone spent the time after sound-check wandering up stairways and opening doors that went nowhere and pointing out places they had seen in movies like Ghost.
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The Pinks at Fiesta!
The Pink Flamingos were the main stage attraction for a crowd of over 3,000 people in San Antonio during Fiesta. Guests were greeted by various specialty characters including two 12-foot Pink Flamingo puppets provided by The Pinks.
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“Whose Line is it Anyway”
Megastar Wayne Brady did an exclusive show alongside The Pinks in South Florida. As funny off-stage as on, Wayne kept everybody laughing all day.
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The Pinks meet Diana Nyad
Few athletes reach the level of dedication of long distance swimmer Diana Nyad. Having her in attendance and learning more of her history at a Pinks gig was truly an inspiration.
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The San Diego Zoo Welcomes The Pink Flamingos (Again)
A wild time was had by all at the annual fundraiser for the San Diego Zoo, the premiere black tie event of Southern California. CE created a custom production based on their theme of “40s Night Club.” Imagine this: a white baby grand center stage, Eric Doney (the musical director for all of Bob Hope’s TV specials) on keys, Vicki Doney (sang with the likes of Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Dean Martin, Kenny Loggins, and Lou Rawls) on vocals, Ric Henry (Original lead from the West Coast touring production of Phantom of the Opera), Ashley King (singer/ dancer extraordinaire, Hammer),The Pink Flamingos with an expanded horn section. It was certainly a night to remember.
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FBI Agents Know How to Party?
Former FBI agents do know how to party! The Pinks went undercover on a second secret mission involving the former FBI agents in Orlando…
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Back in Time…
In the summer of 2007, The Pinks returned to Colonial Williamsburg nearly ten years after they first performed there. It is still one of the most fascinating historical areas in the US…
Another historical site—Mackinaw Island and the resort where “Somewhere in Time” starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour was filmed—proved to be one of the most memorable adventures for The Pinks. No cars or trucks are allowed on the island; as a result The Pinks’ truck-full of gear had to be unloaded, while still on a chartered fairy, directly into four horse-drawn carriages. It had to happen right before dawn, as the show was at noon, and the band members rode on top of the gear through the misty morning of a colonial town, through huge oaks and up to one of the most majestic resorts of its kind in the world. Truly unforgettable.
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Ivana Trump, The Pink Flamingos and a Rubber Guitar
At a high society ball in Houston, the Pinks were delighted to have Ivana Trump join them on stage. She turned out to be a blast on stage, rock and rolling with the best of them. In fact, if her rubber guitar had been plugged in, she would have given Eddie Van Halen a run for his money.
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Songwriter Gary Morris Joins The Pinks
The legendary songwriter who penned the Bette Midler hit “The Wind Beneath My Wings” joined The Pinks on stage for over an hour of exciting, uninhibited fun.The Pinks welcomed him as he moved around the stage playing guitar, singing, playing percussion and later bringing audience members on stage to play with the band!
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Comedian Opens for The Pinks
Superstar Comedian Jeff Foxworthy opened for The Pink Flamingos at a private high society event in Pennsylvania.
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Trains, Pinks and Denver Society
The Theme was “Trains” and The Pink Flamingos were all onboard for making one of the biggest society fundraisers in Denver a great success. The 13th Pillars of the Community Gala rolled down the tracks right on time.
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Gorbachev and The Pinks?
The Pinks have performed many times at the historic Greenbriar in West Virginia, known for decades as “the second white house”. One association had Gorbachev as their morning speaker and VIP guest at the evening festivities. Although they weren’t able to get him to join them on stage The Pinks, nonetheless, felt touched by world history in the making.
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Love and The Pinks
The Pink Flamingos have twice performed at the same event as the iconic Mike Love of The Beach Boys. Once, The Pinks opened for him, and another time, he opened for The Pinks!
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Danny Ganz and The Pinks
The Pinks have both opened and closed for the superstar entertainer Danny Ganz.
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The Pinks and Disco Legends
Disco legends The Village People opened for The Pink Flamingos at a large Association Annual Banquet. Backstage, The Pinks traded fashion tips with the boys.
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The Pinks and Disco Legends 2
Disco Divas Sister Sledge bantered with The Pinks in the dressing room before serving up a 30-minute, memory-packed set. The Pinks joined them for a three and a half hour, non-stop, studio 54 extravaganza. On and off stage, The Sisters proved to be the real thing—both down to earth and gutsy.
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The Pinks and Disco Legends 3
The Pinks opened for The Pointer Sisters who burned through a 90-minute set.
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The Pinks in Front of a 35,000 Audience
The Pinks opened for Kenny Rogers at the Kansas City Stadium in front of a crowd of 35,000 people. Their fondest memories include walking through right field to the pitcher’s mound (where the stage was) with a sea of people cheering and seeing themselves projected live, almost two stories high, on a stadium display.
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The Pinks Asked to Perform with Blues Legend Bo Diddley
When an association asked Bo Diddley to join their event, they also asked The Pink Flamingos to perform with him. Bo was quite a character! Although he has since passed away, The Pinks will always remember his many stories, especially of his haunted estate in the Florida swamps. And of course they will remember his true blues musicianship.
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The Pinks Asked to Perform with True Legend Dinah Shore
An east coast association hosted both The Pinks and one of the most classy and respected entertainers of all time—Dinah Shore. Asked to perform half a dozen tunes together, The Pinks were more than eager to work with Ms. Shore, a consummate performer who left an indelible mark on the Flamingos, who at this time were just gathering steam in the entertainment business.
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The Pinks Appear with Jay Leno
Jay Leno joked backstage with The Pinks at a private corporation party in Austin. He proved to be an approachable and likable character—just like on TV!
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The Pinks Go Symphonic for Fundraiser
The Pinks joined The New Mexico Symphony for a 30-minute set of show-tunes and standards. The dramatic concert was a fundraiser that continued with The Pinks performing an additional three hours before the evening came to a close.
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The Pinks and a Classic Rock Rhythm Section
CCR, an undisputed classic rock institution, was in attendance at a private party in Utah. Although Fogerty was not there, the rest of the band couldn’t resist joining The Pinks on stage for hours!
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Lee Greenwood Joins The Pinks
“God Bless the USA” songwriter joined The Pinks to sing his hit at a large association function in Washington D.C.
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The Pinks and The Derby
The Pinks have performed at six Kentucky Derbies over the years. Twice on the field Churchill Downs and four times at various high-society functions. At one private event, at the downs but not on the field, the music would have to stop each time the horses of the qualifying races came running by, but The Pinks are always ready for any challenge!
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Casey Kasem Introduces The Pinks
Casey Kasem, a truly humble and kind person, talked to The Pinks backstage about their career and his belief in health, fitness and diet plans that are right for performer/ travelers. His advice was invaluable and quite insightful. He said of the Pinks: “One of the best and most versatile bands in the country.”
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The Pinks Back Up The Drifters for a Summer of Fun
The Pinks toured with and backed up The Drifters for a summer of excitement and musical challenges. Legendary performer Ceaser Valentino—protégé of Jackie Wilson—whipped The Pinks into a classic show band of epic proportions, performing across the country to critical acclaim.
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The Pinks Perform at the Olympic Park
Shortly after the Olympics were over, The Pinks performed for a private event at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
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Country Legends and The Pinks
Some of the country performers who have appeared at events with The Pinks:
Barbara Mandrell
Diamond Rio
Kathy Mattea
Michael Martin Murphy
The Dirt Band
Shenandoah
Ronnie Milsap
Charlie Daniels Band
Eddie Rabbitt
Lee Greenwood
Kenny Rogers
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Other Legends and The Pinks
Some of the performers who have appeared at events with The Pinks:
Jay Leno
Stanley Clark
Ray Charles
Danny Gans
Collin Powell
The Fabulous Thunderbirds
The Drifters
Mike Love
Bo Diddley
The Coasters
Diana Shore
LL Cool J
Tony Bennett
Casey Kasem
Wayne Brady
The Village People
The Pointer Sisters
Sister Sledge
Bill Richardson
Eric Doney
Allen Holdsworth
Randy Brecker
Gary Morris
Jeff Foxworthy
Bill Engvall
CCR rhythm section
MSM horn section
Kool and the Gang
KC and the Sunshine Band
Katy Corick
REO Speedwagon
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