Feb
28
George Strait at MGM Grand
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Tickets are available now for the all star country concert television taping of George Strait - ACM Artist Of The Decade from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Monday, April 6th, 2009 to air at a later date on the CBS Television Network. This live concert event will feature an amazing lineup of country music superstars–including scheduled performances by Faith Hill, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and more–paying tribute to “The King of Country” George Strait and his legendary 25-year career. The show will be produced for television by dick clark productions. Read more
Feb
28
UB40 at Mandalay Bay
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British sensation UB40 will bring the sounds of reggae to Las Vegas when they take the stage at Mandalay Bay Beach Saturday, April 18. The concert is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m.
UB40 is one of the world’s most popular and well-loved reggae bands as well as one of the United Kingdom’s finest musical exports. The group has sold more than 70 million singles and albums combined with a staggering 41 Top 40 singles. A list of UB40’s best-known songs reads like a litany of alternative national anthems including “One In Ten,” “King,” “Tyler,” “Many Rivers To Cross,” “Cherry Oh Baby,” “If It Happens Again,” “I Got You Babe,” “Don’t Break My Heart,” “Rat In Mi Kitchen,” “Homely Girl,” “Kingston Town,” “Higher Ground,” “Red Red Wine” and “Can’t Help Falling In Love.” Read more
Feb
28
Kenny Loggins Las Vegas
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Singer, songwriter and guitarist Kenny Loggins is best known for his lyrical and familiar melodies. He first rose to fame as songwriter for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s “House at Pooh Corner” and then as a folk rock duet with Loggins & Messina with musician Jim Messina in the early ’70s.
Loggins’ solo debut album, Celebrate Me Home in 1977 spawned his first solo hit of the same name, and in 1978 he won his first Grammy award for his song, “What a Fool Believes.” The following year, Loggins received another Grammy for his hit song “This Is It.” He released High Adventure in 1982 which featured “Don’t Fight It,” a duet with Steve Perry, and “Heart To Heart.” Read more
Feb
26
Platinum Masters’ Monster Circus Announces Rocker Dee Snider as Special Guest
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Platinum Masters’ Monster Circus brings one of the most distinctive voices in rock to Las Vegas to perform in the inaugural Monster Circus shows. Twisted Sister front man Dee Snider will hold court for the month of March with show dates March 19-21 and March 26-28. Read more
Feb
26
Third Town Brings Southern Rock to Palace Station
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Third Town, former 2008 “Nashville Star” reality show finalists, are performing every Friday and Saturday inside Jack’s Roadhouse at Palace Station. The band gets the crowd going with a mix of southern rock and country originals and covers from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. each night.
The band formed in San Antonio, Texas before moving to Tennessee and then finally settling in Las Vegas, Read more
Feb
24
The Cure to Perform at The Pearl at The Palms Apr. 17
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Just two days before their appearance at this year’s Coachella Festival, The Cure will play an intimate show at The Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort.
The Cure, originally named Easy Cure when the group came together in 1976, has entertained fans around the world for 32 years with front man Robert Smith at the forefront from day one. Originally playing around Southern England, the band quickly gained a loyal fan base and was signed to the label Fiction in 1978. Read more
Feb
24
Bon Jovi to Rock the New Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino April 24
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Opening week at The New Joint just got even BIGGER as the #1 tour in the world returns to Vegas. Grammy Award Winning rockers Bon Jovi are taking the excitement of opening The New Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to the next level. Bon Jovi will play The New Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Friday, April 24. Tickets go on-sale to the general public on Saturday, February 28 at noon.
“We are thrilled to host such an incredible act in the all new Joint,” said Randy Kwasniewski, President and COO of Morgans Hotel Group Las Vegas and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. “The Hard Rock is known for generating legendary moments by presenting mega-sized acts in an intimate environment and this is certainly one of them.” Read more
Feb
21
Jerry Presley Sings the King’s Hits at Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel
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Highly-acclaimed performer Jerry Presley will pay tribute to his cousin Elvis at Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7. The performance takes place each night at 8 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. at Marilyn’s Lounge inside Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel. Admission is free. Read more
Feb
21
Skip Martin, Formerly of Kool & The Gang, will Groove the South Padre inside Texas Station Every Sunday
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Skip Martin, formerly of Kool & the Gang, and his seven-piece band will be appearing at South Padre inside Texas Station every Sunday, beginning March 1. With doors opening at 1:30 p.m., the band will be playing jazz compilations from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and dance music from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Martin’s tenor voice and warm styles are inspired by artists such as Miles Davis, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Donny Hathaway and have earned him multiple awards in his more than 30 years composing and performing. In 1982, he received a Grammy Award for R&B Song of the Year for the hit song, “Let It Whip,” while playing with The Dazz Band. He was the original lead vocalist and trumpet player for the group from 1978 to 1987, reunited with the group in 1996 and performed with them until 2008.
Martin joined Kool & the Gang in 1987 as its lead vocalist. The band is best known for the songs “Celebration,” “Cherish,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Summer Madness” and “Open Sesame,” among others. In 2007, the band released the album Still Kool with the single Steppin’ Into Love, which became its first entry on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart since 1989.
South Padre is a 300-seat venue offering an open exterior bar for customers to see lounge entertainment taking place inside the venue. The show is free of charge and open to all ages. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Entry is first-come, first-served and based upon venue capacity.
Feb
21
Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood Play MGM Grand Garden Arena June 27
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After their historic three nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood announced an exclusive 14-city U.S. tour beginning June 10. Their tour will make a stop in Las Vegas to perform at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, June 27. The concert is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.
After a stunning collaboration at the Chicago Crossroads Guitar Festival in July 2007 and much speculation, Clapton and Winwood announced three eagerly anticipated concerts at Madison Square Garden. Those shows featured the artists performing together in a varied set list including Blind Faith classics and solo hits from each artist. Critics cited the shows as historic and some of the best work ever for both Clapton and Winwood. The tour promises more of the same collaborative musicianship that made these men legendary award-winning artists. Read more
