Jarret Keene
Retro-atrocities
Is the old school the new school in Las Vegas? Or is it simply that some performers never really went away? As the local economy lags, does the “return” of veteran acts like the Scintas and Tony Sacca suggest tourists desire more affordable lounge-based entertainment instead of big productions with elaborate stages, confetti cannons and loud rock?
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Led memories
Are you ready for the Vegas arrival of the biggest hard-rock supergroup since Audioslave? Talkin’ ’bout Them Crooked Vultures, who will perch inside The Joint April 17 for the joyous one-year anniversary of the venue. TCV comprises Foo Fighter Dave Grohl (drums), Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme (vocals/guitar) and Led Zeppelinist John Paul Jones (bass/keys).
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Sound Dog
How Viva ELVIS‘s musical director turned a legend into a live show When Cirque du Soleil’s The Beatles LOVE opened in 2006, the production was unique for two reasons. First, it’s the only instance in which the Most Important Band in Rock ’n’ Roll permitted its music to be used in a major theatrical show. Second, it’s the only Cirque show without live musicians, relying on brilliantly remixed and re-orchestrated tracks. Read More »
Slash and burn
Don’t you love it when a local boy makes good? OK, Todd Kerns isn’t exactly local, but who is these days, right? Originally hailing from Saskatchewan, Canada, Kerns made a name for himself in that country with Age of Electric, a Juno-nominated (that’s the Canadian Grammy) ’90s alt-rock act.
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Don’t Smoke ’em if you got ’em
Extreme Thing Sports & Music Festival is back, providing the 15th annual outlet for Vegas’ suburban youth to rage against the machine. It requires more than savage riffs and melodic vocals to make it in hardcore, though. Apparently it helps to turn your back on tobacco.
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