Shows and concerts (page 2)
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Station Casinos Hold Free Concerts This Fall
Station Casinos heats up the fall months with a series of free concerts at Green Valley Ranch, Boulder Station and its newest property, Red Rock Resort.
Andre Agassi Brings Grand Slam for Children to MGM Grand
One of the biggest annual events in Las Vegas is Andre Agassi's Grand Slam for Children charity event and this year looks to be the biggest, most celeb packed yet.
America's Got Talent Winner To Play Las Vegas Hilton
This last Tuesday, the second season of the hit television show "America's Got Talent" came to a close as the nation voted ventriloquist Terry Fator the top winner.
Gwen Stefani to Return to The Pearl at The Palms
Pop chanteuse Gwen Stefani sold out several shows earlier this year in Vegas, including one at the grand opening of The Pearl at the Palms.
Tony Danza Debuts in The Producers
Actor Tony Danza has had a varied career, including boxing, TV sitcoms ("Taxi," "Who's The Boss") and talk show, film and even Broadway. But he's never been in a Vegas theater show...until now.
Ventriloquist Ronn Lucas Moves to the Luxor
Ronn Lucas is rated as one of the world's best ventriloquists, and he's made appearances on many popular TV shows from the 80s (such as "L.A.
Amplify Music Festival Aims to Rock Downtown Vegas
What happens when you mix almost 100 unsigned rock bands with four hot downtown Las Vegas music venues?
The Scintas to Return to Vegas
One of Vegas' favorite family shows is set to return to Vegas. No official announcement has been made, but PR reps for The Scintas confirmed yesterday that the quartet will be bringing their show…
Criss Angel to Make Appearance at Luxor This Weekend
Celebrity magician Criss Angel has a busy schedule, with a hit A&E TV show and planning his new show with Cirque du Soleil. But this Saturday, you can meet Angel in person.
Vegoose Announces 2007 Fest Line Up
Speculation has run rampant about who the headliners of this year's Vegoose music festival would be. Yesterday, concert organizers announced the full line-up for the two day event.
Hot Hot Heat to do Mini Vegas Tour This Weekend
Canadian indie-rockers Hot Hot Heat are certainly milking their tour itinerary for all the Vegas time they can get. Touring in support of their upcoming fifth cd, Happiness Ltd.
Jimmy Buffet To Party This Fall at the MGM Grand Arena
Attention Vegas-bound Parrotheads! You might want to make sure your travel dates coincide with October 20th and 27th. Why?
Cirque du Soleil Offers Tickets for $50
Sometime this summer, Cirque du Soleil will entertain their 20-millionth Las Vegas guest and to celebrate they are putting a select number of seats to four of their five Vegas shows on sale.
Spice Girls Reunion Tour to Hit Vegas
Ok, I just KNOW you all have been waiting for this crucial announcement but yes, the newly reunited Spice Girls will be visiting Las Vegas.
Nelly Furtado to Groove the Red Rock Resort
Popstar Nelly Furtado has been red hot on the charts for the last year, and on June 23, she's going to bring that heat to the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa, when she performs poolside at the…
"Ribbon of Life" Pairs Strip Stars with Charity
The numerous shows on the Strip are a main reason so many people visit Las Vegas. This weekend, you have a chance to see many of the stars that make the shows so fabulous, all in one place.
Latin Grammy Awards Move to Las Vegas
It looks to be a muy caliente fall in Vegas, as it was announced this week the 2007 Latin Grammy Awards will take place at Mandalay Bay on November 8.
Avril Lavigne To Rock Charity Benefit at Pearl at The Palms
KVBC News 3 anchor Nina Radetich, Star 102.7 and The Pearl at The Palms are teaming together present the 4th annual "Nina's Night Out" charity event on June 7.
The Killers To Rock the Hard Rock Hotel
Though they started out in Las Vegas, playing local clubs, The Killers have gone on to international superstardom.
Free Shaw-Blades Concert at the Revolution Lounge
Both Tommy Shaw of Styx and Jack Blades of Night Ranger have sold out arenas during their long careers with their respective bands, and also as co-founders of The Damn Yankees.
Magician Nathan Burton's Ice Feat Cut Short
After months of planning, Vegas magician Nathan Burton attempted to spend 24-hours entombed in a block of ice yesterday.
Country Music To Take Over Fremont Street Experience This Weekend
It's always a great time when the Academy of Country Music brings all of the genre's music stars to Vegas, and the ACM always kicks off things with a free concert at the Fremont Street Experience.
Gretchen Wilson To Perform Free Concert at Fremont Street Experience
Country artist Gretchen Wilson exploded out of the box three years ago with her ode to "Redneck Women" and since then has racked up over six million albums sold for her two releases, Here For the…
Chris Isaak to Kick Off Stars on the Lake 2007 Season
It's hard to categorize a musician like Chris Isaak . Though his roots are in country and rockabilly, he has, over the years, expanded his sound into genres such as blues, pop and rock.
The Donnas to Rock the Hard Rock Pool
This week's edition of the Friday night concert series at the Hard Rock pool features the hard rocking band, The Donnas .
Britney Spears Doesn't Stay Onstage Long in Vegas
Pop singer Britney Spears' mystery "comeback" tour came to a close over the weekend at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay.
Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand on May 15
One of the biggest music events in Las Vegas is the live broadcast of the Academy of Country Music Awards , and this year's edition should continue that tradition.
Secret Britney Spears Show at the House of Blues
The internet is all abuzz with news of Britney Spears' secret shows in California this week, and this Sunday, she'll be putting on one here in Vegas at the House of Blues.
Bette Midler to Replace Celine Dion at Caesars Palace
It's going to take a big voice and an even bigger personality to take over The Colosseum at Caesars Palace when its current resident, Celine Dion, ends her show in December of this year.
Crazy Horse Paris Tickets for Half Off
What's better than seeing a classy female cabaret show than getting the tickets for half price?
Save $10 on Bill Maher Tickets This Weekend
Political satirist Bill Maher will be returning to Vegas for two shows this weekend, May 4 and 5, at the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel.
Pamela Anderson Replaces Carmen Electra in Magic Show
Two months ago, we reported on "The Beauty of Magic," the new magic show that was supposed to open at the new Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
Elton John Brings The Red Piano Back To Caesars Palace
When Celine Dion takes a break in May, music legend Elton John will take up residence with his Red Piano show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. His shows are scheduled for May 8th through 13th.
30% Discount on Tony n' Tina Tickets
For the next two months, The Rio is partnering with online discount site Travelzoo to offer 30% off tickets to the long-running show "Tony n' Tina's Wedding." The show is interactive as the audience…
Jet to Play at the Hard Rock Hotel Pool
Australia's Jet broke on to the U.S. music scene in a big way a few years back with a brash classic rock sound that had more than a hint of punk attitude to it.
Jerry Seinfeld Returns For Two Nights at Caesars Palace
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will take the stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for a two-night engagement on June 8 and 9.
John Mayer To Play Mandalay Bay
Singer John Mayer has announced his summer tour and one of its stops will be at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on June 8. Opening for him will be Ben Folds .
Hasselhoff To Leave The Producers
It has been rumored from the moment that David Hasselhoff signed on to appear in the Vegas production of "The Producers" he would only be with the show for a limited time.
Le Rêve at the Wynn After Theater Redesign
Within minutes of finishing the last show on March 5, the theater which is home to the "Le Rêve" show shuttered for a complete redesign at the Wynn Las Vegas.
Amazing Johnathan Diagnosed With Serious Heart Condition
Last month, I reported that shortly after the sale of the Sahara, one of the hotel's entertainment draws, Amazing Johnathan , announced was going to be ending his show with the hotel at the end of…
Roger Waters To Appear At MGM Grand Arena
Guitarist Roger Waters has written and performed a lot of music over the course of his career, from progressive rock to classical.
Rita Rudner Extends Contract With Harrah's
In October 2006, comedian Rita Rudner moved into her new home at Harrah's. Her shows have proved so popular that last week, the resort announced Rudner's contract has been extended until 2010.
True Colors Tour Kicks Off In Vegas
"We should all have the right to live with the same dignity, opportunity and safety.
Ka Dining Package at MGM Grand
Planning on having dinner before taking in a show of Cirque du Soliel's Ka at the MGM Grand? Then you might want to take advantage of this dinner and a show package deal.
Wayne Brady In a Limited Engagement at The Venetian
One of my favorite entertainers is Wayne Brady . I've known him since his days of working at Walt Disney World and he is simply one of the most versatile men in show business.
Blue Man Group Announce New Show Times
Starting April 2, all performance times for the wildly popular Blue Man Group will change for their shows at The Venetian. Perfromances on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday will be at 8pm.
Crazy Horse Paris Dining Package at MGM Grand
MGM Grand's Crazy Horse Paris and L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon have teamed up together for a great dinner and show package.
Bill Maher Booked For Shows at Hard Rock Hotel
Political comedian Bill Maher is taking a short break from the rigors of filming his hit HBO series "Real Time with Bill Maher" to do a little stand-up in Las Vegas this spring.
Free Tickets To See Colin Quinn and Greg Giraldo
Comedians Colin Quinn and Greg Giraldo are scheduled to play The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel on March 30. Tickets have been priced for this show at $26.50, $36.50 and $46.50.
Scintas To End Run at Sahara
It was a year ago that the popular family show The Scintas made the jump from their long-time home at the Rio for a new Strip location at the Sahara.
Get 25% Off Preview Tickets for Monty Python's Spamalot
The newest transplant from Broadway is the delightfully twisted Tony Award-winning musical Monty Python's Spamalot .
The Palms To Record Concerts For Sale on iTunes
The Palms will extend the reach of its new concert venue, The Pearl , with a new deal made with the online music service iTunes.
The Producers Tickets at 50% Off
The hit Broadway musical has only been open a month, but to introduce more people to the Vegas version of "The Producers ," tickets are being discounted for the rest of March.
Amazing Johnathan To End Vegas Show In December
In the wake of last week's announcement about the sale of the Sahara , many have been wondering what, if any, changes will occur.
Liza Minnelli at The Luxor For Three Shows
The Luxor rings out the month of March with three nights of performances by the legendary Liza Minnelli .
Last Tickets for Celine Dion Go On Sale March 1
Saturday, December 15 marks the final performance of Celine Dion's show A New Day... , so if you've been putting off seeing the show or want to see it one more time, this is your chance.
Dita Von Teese To Perform at MGM Grand's Crazy Horse Paris
International burlesque star Dita Von Teese will be joining the ladies of MGM Grand's Crazy Horse Paris for a few shows in April.
Hans Klok and Carmen Electra Team for New Show
On the heels of last week's announcement of the new Stomp Out Loud show that will be debuting at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino , comes word that magician Hans Klok and actress Carmen Electra…
New Production to Stomp Into Planet Hollywood
As the date draws closer for the Aladdin's transformation into the Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino , new shows and productions are going to be brought into the fold.
Caesars Palace Ushers In the Year of the Pig
Today marks the Chinese New Year and Caesars Palace is partaking in celebrations to usher the year in.
More Reviews Are In For The Producers
Now that the "brand new" dust has settled a bit from opening night of "The Producers" at Paris Las Vegas last Friday, I've spied a few more reviews online that I thought worth noting.
Reviews For The Producers Starting to Roll In
In the latest round of Broadway to The Strip, the Tony Award-winning musical "The Producers" officially opened at Paris Las Vegas last Friday (Feb 9).
Dashboard Confessional at the House of Blues
After years of fronting various rock bands, singer/songwriter Christopher Carrabba decided to form his own band, and Dashboard Confessional was born.
LL Cool J Brings It to Sunset Station
To call LL Cool J a veteran rapper doesn't quite do his career justice. Bursting onto the scene in 1985, during the early days of rap, LL put both himself and Def Jam Records on the map with songs…
Summer of Ska Tour Blasts Into House of Blues
Ska had its basis in the Jamaican music scene but once it reached the American shores, it mixed with pop and punk to form an upbeat musical style that is part punk, part reggae and a whole lot of…
More Reports From the LOVE Grand Opening Gala
While we reported earlier this week on some early coverage of last week's grand opening gala for Cirque du Soliel's new production, LOVE , at The Mirage, even more reports trickled in throughout the…
Robert Kelly and Bret Ernst Comedy Tour at The Palms
This week's edition of Playboy's Hollywood Comedy Tour at the Palms features Robert Kelly and Bret Ernst , with Playboy's Miss July, Sara Jean Underwood.
Blues Traveler Visits Mandalay Beach
The harmonica-flavored blues rock of the jam band Blues Traveler set them apart from other bands in the mid-90s.
Chris Isaak Takes Over the House of Blues
In 1989, Chris Isaak crooned his way to the top of the music charts and into the hearts of music lovers everywhere with his first hit single, "Wicked Game." I'm sure the ultra-steamy video for the…
Liza Minelli Returns to Vegas To Headline at the Luxor
After a lengthy hiatus, the fabulous Liza with a "Z" is returning to Las Vegas for a headlining gig at The Luxor.
Tracy Morgan At the House of Blues
In 1996, a young comedian by the name of Tracy Morgan joined the cast of television's long-running "Saturday Night Live" and quickly made a name for himself by creating recurring characters and…
Jay Leno Can't Stay Away From The Mirage
Late-night talk show host Jay Leno is turning his semi-regular stint at The Mirage into a regular monthly gig.
Miranda Lambert To Turn Mandalay Beach Country
It was only ten years ago that a teenage Miranda Lambert received her first guitar from her father.
Mark Wills Rambles Into Boulder Station
Georgia-born country artist Mark Wills first gained attention in 1996 when his self-titled debut album produced the hits "Jacob's Ladder" and "Places I've Never Been." He followed up with '90s radio…
Brand New at House of Blues Low-Dough Show
One of the newer bands to come out of the punk-pop revival of this decade, Brand New has earned a solid fan base through constant touring and from songs like The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows"…
Pearl Jam and Sonic Youth at the MGM Grand
To many, the era of grunge started with a quartet of bands-- Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice In Chain and Soundgarden.
Reports From the Grand Opening of Cirque du Soliel's LOVE
Cirque du Soliel's new show LOVE seems to have been one of the biggest things to hit Vegas in years, from the way people are gushing about it.
Poison and Cinderella to Rock Out at The Joint
"Don't need nothin', but a good time.." sang Poison during one of their many 80s hits. Twenty years later, it's a philosophy the band still holds to.
America and Christopher Cross at Lake Las Vegas
Both America and Christopher Cross have had their share of hits over the years. During the 70s, America reigned with songs like "Horse With No Name" and "Sister Golden Hair." In the 80s, Cross won a…
Lisa Loeb Parties By the Suncoast Pool
She burst onto the music scene in the early 90s with "Stay," her hit single from the movie Reality Bites. Since then, reality has bit for Lisa Loeb ...in more ways than one.
Las Vegas Celebrates the 4th of July With Red White & Boom
The Las Vegas parks system is holding their annual Red White & Boom festival for the 4th of July, but this year have expanded it to two days.
Trisha Yearwood Brings Country to the Cannery
Ever since Trisha Yearwood 's self-titled debut album was released in 1991, she has been a country star.
Pat Green Rolls Into the House of Blues
Texas native Pat Green got his start in country music while still attending college in the mid-'90s.
Beach Boys Bring the Sounds of Summer to Mandalay Bay
From their Southern California origins in the 60s, the Beach Boys have been synonymous with the good sounds of summer.
Brian Wilson Solo Show at the Cannery Casino
A legendary writer, producer, arranger and performer, Brian Wilson is best known as one of the co-founders and members of the Beach Boys.
Ringo Starr Brings Over 40 Years of Hits to Mandalay Beach
Only a musician with the legacy of Ringo Starr could put together a traveling road show like this.
Scorpions To Rock The Joint
Forty years ago, childhood friends Klaus Meine and Rudolf Schenker formed the genesis of the Scorpions . But it wasn't until the 80s that the German band hit their stride and achieved worldwide fame.
Rob Thomas and Jewel To Rock The Joint
He is Rob Thomas , a talented songwriter and a singer whose voice causes women worldwide to swoon.
Pink Colors the Stage at Mandalay Beach
Though her record label tried to lump Pink in with the Britneys, Christinas and Jessicas of the pop music world with her first album, she quickly set them straight.
Craig Ferguson Brings Laughs to The Orleans
Though he got his feet wet entertaining people as a punk rock drummer, Scottish-born Craig Ferguson soon discovered he had a knack for making people laugh.
Andrew "Dice" Clay To Appear At Mandalay Bay
Brooklyn-born Andrew "Dice" Clay appeared in a few 80s films such as Pretty In Pink , but quickly learned that his ticket to fame was as a comedian who relied on shocking and offensive material.
Kool & the Gang Get Down at Silverton
For over 30 years, the members of Kool & the Gang have had people grooving with their mixture of funk, jazz, r&b and pop.
Vertical Horizon To Appear at Boulder Station
The melodic rock sounds of Vertical Horizon first got the band noticed in 2000 with songs like "Everything You Want" and "You're A God" getting massive airplay.
Wayne Brady Returns to The Mirage
Singer...dancer...actor...comedian. Is there anything in the entertainment arena that Wayne Brady can't do?
Barbra Striesand Tour Comes To Las Vegas This Fall
Though she vowed never to tour again, Barbra Streisand is going back on her word -- but for a very good reason.
Martina McBride To Appear At Mandalay Bay
Singer Martina McBride has come a long way from her small-town roots. But growing up a farmgirl in Kansas, she began performing country music at an early age with her brother, and today, she's one of…
Styx Rocks Mandalay Beach
For most of the 70s and early 80s, Styx had a string of hits with songs that melded progressive rock riffs with epic harmonies and keyboards.
INXS Comes To Pretty Vegas
The members of INXS have come a long way from their early days as a pub band in their native country of Australia.
The Go-Go's Got The Beat At Mandalay Bay
When the Go-Go's burst out of the L.A. music scene in the early 80s, they had a infectious pop-influenced new wave sound that just seemed perfect for a summer day.
Il Divo Graces Mandalay Bay
It's hard to define the quartet that comprises the vocal group Il Divo . Formed after a two-year search, the group uses their operatic training to give new life and sound to a romantic blend of…