G.L. Berg Blog

By Sami Dare Spring signals graduation season, and for me that means Busy. This year I had 21 graduation party shows in 23 days, from May 17 to June 8. Keep in mind this involves catching a few hours of sleep, getting up around midnight, working until 4, or 5, or 6AM.  I stayed in [...]

The Divas took on Las Vegas this past May when the got the opportunity to open for Joan Rivers for a full 3 day weekend! The shows took place in the Venetian Show room on Thursday, May 30-Saturday June 1.  Each night the girls opened the show with a 25 minute set to a packed [...]

by Gary Berg Most people have memories of first grade – they remember their teacher, best friend, the classroom, recess . . . . .I remember all those things as well, but I also had two big events from my first grade year that are forever etched in my brain (well at least I hope [...]

By: Tim Stevens Gary and I have always talked about that one of the greatest things about the entertainment business is having the opportunity to meet and work with the people we do.  G.L. Berg Entertainment will celebrate its 25th Anniversary next year, and I have been a performer with The Memories for over 40 [...]

Sean Emery is so popular nationwide as a fair and festival performer, many people don’t realize that he also performs for many corporate and private events across the country. This video highlights some clips from a snowbird show Sean performed during the winter of 2013. Enjoy!

“I think this is as close to an Oscar as I will ever get, so I’m going to enjoy thoroughly enjoy it!” quotes Scott Novotny, as emcee and host for MN Meeting Planners International Big Gala Event held at the Golden Valley Golf Course in Golden Valley on May 14th 2013. The theme of the [...]

2013 will mark the 30th year that Gary Berg has worked with the Minnesota State Fair in providing free stage entertainment. The first act he ever contracted to perform at the Fair was The Memories in 1983. They will be making a special return visit to entertain at this year’s “Great Get Together” along with [...]

Comic Magician Jerry Frasier has a magic visit with his mom on Mother’s Day.  Happy Mother’s Day to all the magnificent moms across America!  

The Okee Dokee Brothers have been on another wonderful adventure during the month of May.  They are traveling the Appalachian Trail, and are writing about it in the Appalachian Adventure Album. In 2011, the duo began a canoe trip in Minneapolis and continued down the Mississippi River for 30 days until they arrived at the [...]

by Gary Berg, CEO On April 18th we held our 21st Annual Talent Showcase and Customer Appreciation Event at the Paramount Theater in St. Cloud, MN.  With 550 people registered and planning to attend, a great event was all in place . . . and then the snow came.   It snowed throughout the day and [...]