16th Annual Reel Awards
Las Vegas , NV – May 27, 2007

CLASSIC CROONER AWARD PRESENTED TO
BOB PASH AT THE 16 TH ANNUAL REEL AWARDS
IMPERIAL PALACE – LAS VEGAS

Bob was honored in Las Vegas on Monday, May 27, 2007, by being presented with the prestigious Reel Award trophy in the Classic Crooner Category. Bob is pictured with Samira Blinko from Canada who received the award in the Pop'n Rock Category as Tina Turner. These awards were presented at The 16 th ANNUAL REEL AWARDS an international event held at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas. The awards are presented in 17 categories to honor the best tribute artists and impersonators in the industry.

The Reel Awards was followed by a 3-day Celebrity Impersonators Convention held May 28-30. The convention featured many events to promote the Celebrity Impersonators Industry and was attended by celebrity impersonators, tribute artists, producers, and agents from around the world.

Christmas Show Tour In Australian
November - December 2006

Bob performed a series of shows at the world famous Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia. The tour began with Bob opening the Christmas Spectacular Event held in the main entrance of the Crown Casino and Hotel. He was followed by Human Nature a group having the number one album in Australia and a spectacular automated show including a merry-go-round, automated dancers and reindeer, and of course Santa who arrived in a sleigh pulled not by a team of reindeer but by a team of beautiful white dogs all decked out for Christmas.

Bob performed a series of shows to enthusiastic crowds in the Crown's beautiful Palm Showroom. Bob was accompanied by the Alligator Jazz Band, an outstanding Australian band conducted by Jordan Murray. Also appearing on the show was a very talented Australian jazz singer, Yvette Johnnson, who joined Bob for some duets, as well as, doing some jazz solo numbers. The showroom was beautifully decorated in blue and gold (Bing Crosby's theme song colors) giving the show a wonderful setting. This combined with excellent lighting, staging, and sound added to the overall success of the shows.

While in Australia, Bob was invited to attend the December Club Crosby Meeting as a guest speaker. This was a wonderful opportunity to meet approximately 60 Club Crosby Australian members, which was a special bonus for both Bob and his wife, Lenora.

Cloney Award
Orlando, FL - September 2006

 

CLONEY AWARD PRESENTED TO
BOB PASCH AND LYNN ROBERTS

Bob Pasch, as Bing Crosby, and Lynn Roberts, as Bob Hope, received the Cloney Award for the Most Outstanding Tribute Act for 2006. The Cloney Awards are presented by the INTERNATIONAL GUILD OF CELEBRITY IMPERSONATORS & TRIBUTE ARTISTS an international organization designed to promote and recognize outstanding artists in the industry. The awards were presented at the Sunburst Convention in Orlando, Florida, an international event to promote the celebrity impersonators and tribute artists industry. (Bob accepted trophy for Lynn Roberts who was unable to attend the event.)

25th Anniversary Irish Festival
Milwaukee, WI – August 2005

IGCITA Conventions
Las Vegas, Nevada -- August 2005

The International Guild of Celebrity Impersonators & Tribute Artists 4th Annual Convention was held on August 7-10, 2005, at the Stardust Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Attended by over 350 impersonators, tribute artist, producers, and agents, the four days were packed with showcase performances, speakers, and networking all designed to advance the talents and artistry of the Celebrity/Tribute Artist industry.

A highlight of the conventions was a banquet held on the evening of August 9th . Special awards were presented to LiveAid Show participants and the convention also presented the IGCITA Cloney Awards which recognizes outstanding tribute artists, impersonations, and support personnel in the industry. Candidates for the prestigious awards are nominated and voted on by their peers in twelve categories. Bob Pasch was honored to be nominated as Best Male Musical Star Impersonation and also was recognized for his contribution to the LiveAid show held on February 12th at the Mazatzal Casino in Payson, AZ.

Red Hat Birthday Bash
Tribute to Bing Crosby and Friends

Tsunami Relief Benefit Concert
February 2005

Bob Pasch and 13 other impressionists from Arizona and Texas joined together to present a Tsunami Relief Benefit Concert on February 12, 2005. The event was held at the Mazatzal Casino Showroom in Payson, Arizona, with all proceeds being donated to the American Red Cross. The casino generously provided the showroom, housing and meals for the entertainers. All talent was donated for this very worthy cause. A special thanks to Jim Spicer (Frank Sinatra) who put in many hours organizing this event.

Kathryn Crosby and Bob Pasch
Present a Christmas Show
As a memorial to Del Grandstaff

Kathryn Crosby and Bob Pasch performed a special Tribute to Bing Crosby Christmas Show on December 21, 2004, to honor the memory of Del Grandstaff, Kathryn Crosby’s brother and a good friend of Lenora and Bob Pasch. The show was presented at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Sun City West, Arizona. Del was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and sang in the choir prior to his death in December 2003. The show was performed to a sold out audience exceeding 600 persons with proceeds from the show being donated to the church in memory of Del Grandstaff.

Kathryn Crosby and Bob Pasch
Present
A Christmas Tribute to Bing

Christmas Series -- 2004
Festival of Lights – Peoria, Illinois

 

On November 23, 2003, Bob Pasch performed his Tribute to Bing Crosby Show at Sun City Grand in Surprise, Arizona. The show centered around the music Bing Crosby made famous performed by Bob Pasch and his special guest Kathryn Crosby. Among the songs Kathryn performed was her personal favorite, Second Time Around. Both Kathryn Crosby and Bob Pasch were accompanied on the piano by Steve Gold, an outstanding pianist from Phoenix.

During the performance, Kathryn Crosby shared some special personal moments with the audience about her life with Bing, including selective readings from her latest book, “My Last Years With Bing”. Another highlight of the show was the presentation of three short film clips: Bing’s career, private footage from Pebble Beach, and highlights from the Road Shows featuring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby.

As part of the day’s events, Kathryn Crosby hosted a book signing prior to the show and both Kathryn and Bob visited with members of the audience following the performance.

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100th Birthday Celebration - Gonzaga University

Bob Pasch (left), Kathryn Crosby (center), and Steve Gold -- pianist (right) picture taken following the Tribute to Bing Crosby Show performance on May 18, 2003.  The performance was held in the Russell Theater at Gonzaga University --Spokane, Washington, as part of the 100th birthday celebration for Bing Crosby.  Bob Pasch was a featured performer accompanied by Steve Gold.

Kathryn Crosby was married to Bing Crosby from 1957 until his death in 1977.  She appeared on many of Bing's Christmas specials as well as on her own "Kathryn Crosby Show. "She authored three books, "Bing and Other Things," "My Life with Bing," and My Last Years with Bing" which was recently released.  Kathryn also hosted the annual Crosby Golf Tournament in Winston-Salem, NC, until 2001 when the tournament ended.  Kathryn Crosby is also an actress and has appeared in several stage roles throughout the country. Gonzaga University, Bing Crosby's alma mater, hosted the birthday celebration as a three day event entitled "100 Years of Bing".  The Crosbyana Room located in the Crosby Student Center (formerly the Crosby Library), displayed many items related to Bing's years of entertainment and  his business ventures.  Several of Bing's 20 Gold records were among the many items on display.  Also on display was Bing's Academy Award won in 1944 for "Going My Way".  The Gonzaga collection contains photos, sheet music, rare books, personal items, and a variety of Bing Crosby memorabilia.

The 100th Crosby birthday celebration was attended by fans and collectors from around the world, as well as, several members of the Crosby family.  Other well-known personalities on the program included Frank Sinatra Jr., son of American entertainment icon Frank Sinatra and a singer, band leader, composer, and actor in his own right.   Gord Atkinson, Ottawa broadcaster who recorded several CD's of radio show memories -- titled "the Crosby Years."  Gary Giddings, Bing Biographer who authored "Bing Crosby: A Pocketful of Dreams: The Early Years, 1903-1940.  Giddings also received the National Book Critics Circle Award for "Visions of Jazz" in 1998.   Buddy Bregman, internationally known producer, director, writer, and arranger. Rich Little (pictured below) was dubbed "the best impressionist in the world" in the 1960's.

Bob Pasch and Kathryn Crosby at the Friday Night reception at Gonzaga University in Spokane.  The reception was held for club members and special guests.

Rich Little and Bob Pasch with a copy of Bing Crosby's script book from the Rich Little Show.   Besides entertaining, Bob Pasch is an avid collector.  This script is part of his collection.

Steve Gold (left), Ken Barnes (center), and Bob
Pasch (right) at the Friday night reception at Gonzaga University. Ken Barnes is a well-known recording producer, songwriter, author, broadcaster and film historian from England.  He produced Bing Crosby's last 6 albums.  He currently is one of Europe's foremost DVD producers.  Recently he produced a special Diamond Anniversary DVD of "Holiday Inn" starring Bing Crosby and  Fred Astaire for University Pictures (UK) Ltd.

FOR PRICING INFORMATION

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