Music
Mission Music
Bands come and go, but this song space remains the same It was in 1994 that musician Kirk Moll turned a dumpy, Spanish-style office building near downtown into the Alamo Rehearsal Studio—back when “no one took Vegas seriously as a musical destination.” Since then he’s seen, by his guess, more than 500 bands and thousands of musicians pass through his 30 rehearsal studios, including notables such as Killers’ drummer Ronnie Vannucci. Read More »
Local warming
It’s that time of year again when outdoor music beckons us. Coachella was a nice indie-rock slice, sure, but there are more local moments to hotly anticipate. Here are the event tickets I’ve purchased (no freebies for me): The second annual “Gimme Shelter” blues festival is back at The Village Lake Las Vegas on May 1. The casino at Lake Las Vegas has shuttered and the resort is under new ownership, but The Village remains a great cobblestoned spot, thanks to a few key restaurants and bars.
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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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We Are the Wild West After All
Vegas Seven’s guide to the biggest country music event in the nation Throw on your best boots, iron your jeans and pull your hat down low. Sunday, April 18, the MGM Grand Garden once again plays host to the Academy of Country Music Awards show. Every top act in the field will converge, turning Las Vegas into Nashville West for three days of festivities. Read More »
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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Coachella’s Playlist
Navigating the desert with Afghan Raiders’ music picks for this year’s festival Read More »
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