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CD Reviews
The Lion’s Roar, The Saint James Society and Welcome to Djibouti
February 9th, 2012
First Aid Kit, The Lion’s Roar (Wichita Recordings); The Saint James Society, The Saint James Society (Tee Pee); Bryan Bruner Welcome to Djibouti (Rooftop) Read more »
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Baby Maker
R&B hitman Joe loves that fans procreate to his music, but he’s more than just an aphrodisiac
February 9th, 2012
Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling, straight-up R&B superstar Joe (a.k.a. Joseph Lewis Thomas) is a solemn, respectful, even-tempered interviewee. Which makes sense given his background: He was raised in the church, and his father was a street preacher/traveling minister. As a kid, Joe joined his dad on the road, driving all over the South, learning how to quickly reach the emotional center of a discussion. Read more »
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The Virtuoso
Vegas Seven’s exclusive interview with the most famous violinist in the world, Itzhak Perlman
February 9th, 2012
He played for the queen of England. He played for President Barack Obama’s inauguration. And on Feb. 11, he will play for Las Vegas. Even if you’re no fan of classical music, you’ve heard of Itzhak Perlman. The 66-year-old violinist, teacher and conductor first made a name for himself on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1958. He’s since won four Emmys, 15 Grammys and even appeared on Sesame Street. Read more »
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Tour Buzz
February 9th, 2012
The Village People are an American institution. The gay disco icons—set to perform at the Star of the Desert Arena in Primm on Feb. 11 ($52-$75)—are a Justin Timberlake/Alexander Skarsgard-starring biopic waiting to happen: They have a look that’s as theatrical now as it was when they formed in 1977 Read more »
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Rites and Exhalations
Demon Lung capitalizes on being Las Vegas’ only doom-metal band
January 26th, 2012
Thanks to the Internet, the underground is not obscure and even National Public Radio heaps praise upon the genre. But for local drummer Jeremy Brenton, who beats the skins for and engineers the music made by Demon Lung, doom isn’t a bandwagon upon which to jump. It’s the kind of aggressive, unhurried rock he’s dreamed of creating for a decade. Read more »
Soundscraper
Romeos, Sunbears and Tragedy
January 26th, 2012
Look for two amazing new Las Vegas bands—China, who sound like an angular Nirvana and project an astonishing early-’90s vibe, and Coiled Snakes, a heavy post-rock trio featuring members of Poison the Well and legendary locals Curl Up and Die. Read more »
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Tour Buzz
January 26th, 2012
Kid Rock is a Frankenstein, powered by simple hip-hop beats and classic rock. He is Whodini and Aerosmith and even Wolfman Jack, and he gives every damn thing he’s got onstage. Read more »
Music
CD Reviews
Dark Matters, Grand & Noble and The Narrow Garden
January 26th, 2012
Expensive Looks, Dark Matters (Group Tightener); Grand & Noble Grand & Noble (Self-released); Eyvind Kang, The Narrow Garden (Ipecac) Read more »
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Tour Buzz
January 19th, 2012
The mighty Wu-Tang Clan is coming to the House of Blues on Jan. 19 ($45-$50). According to reviews of Wu-Tang's latest tour, they're coming at Vegas hard. "The legendary collective possessed more energy than artists half its age. Read more »
Concerts
Smokey Robinson
Eastside Cannery, Jan. 13
January 19th, 2012
Always a poet, a punner, a master of metaphors and clever references, the Motown legend took the stage inside a giant Baby Boomer-stuffed ballroom and opened with “Going to a Go-Go.” Second song? “I Second That Emotion.” At 71, he dances like a fool, cracks jokes and tells stories about the salad days—when he used to compose tunes for another act (the Temptations) in his head while driving his own touring band the Miracles cross-country. Read more »
