October 3, 2010

INTERNATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION WHISTLER - This week our guest is Steve "The Whistler" Herbst. Steve is an International Grand Champion Whistler, the only man named International Whistling Entertainer of the Year three times and a member of the Whistlers Hall of Fame (along with Bing Crosby). He has demonstrated his 3-octave range while performing in Avery Fisher and Carnegie Halls as well as The Kennedy Center plus venues around the globe including Japan. He was featured in and narrated an award-winning feature-length documentary film, "Pucker-Up -- The Fine Art of Whistling" and regularly performs at various nightclubs in New York City. You may have seen or heard him on TV in commercials or shows like: "Today," "Good Morning America," "The CBS Early Show," "CBS Sunday Morning" and "Malcolm In The Middle." Steve lives in NYC with his wife, Melinda and teaches and coaches whistling for all levels from beginners to professional musicians. A talented baritone, Steve also sings and has been a soloist with the University Glee Club of New York City for 32 years.