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Carrot Top, that wacky comedian known for his flaming red hair and his use of a variety of props during his routines, got his start on Star Search some 25 years ago. Now, he’s become a household name who holds down a regular gig in Las Vegas.

The guy’s over-the-top shows feature lights, music, fog machines and confetti cannons.

“When I started touring at the beginning of my career, I had two trunks and a strobe light,” says Carrot Top in a press release announcing his May 16 gig at Hard Rock Live. “Things got pretty crazy pretty fast, and before I knew it, I had a team touring the country in an 18- wheeler with 35 trunks full of props.”

Tickets to the show go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday.

This article appears in Nov 28 – Dec 4, 2018.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.