Biker-chick flick won’t have typical scene at premiere

By Jerry Fink (contact)

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009 | 2 a.m.

Forget about the red carpet, the limos and entertainment reporters prowling the chaotic scene of a major motion picture premiere, pandering to celebrity-hungry fans who can’t get enough news about their favorite stars.

Pack away the Versace gown and the tuxedo. Put on your jeans and sleeveless shirts and do-rags Saturday and head for the Bunkhouse saloon, a downtown dive bar that will be the site of the world premiere of “Killer Biker Chicks,” a low-budget exploitation DVD filmed in the desert outside of Las Vegas. The film begins at 8 p.m.

Motorcycles are sure to outnumber limos at this gala promoting the film, by Regan Redding.

This biker flick is heavy on music with a soundtrack featuring 32 raw rock songs — many with unprintable titles — by local bands such as Yeller Bellies, Lucky Cheats, Ghostriders in Disguise, Jaxy and the Three 57’s, Quint and the Cowpunk Calamity, Holy Smokes and Sham.

The Lucky Cheats and Yeller Bellies are also featured in this rebellious film that bills itself as “Unrated, Unapologetic and Uninhibited.”

The DVD jacket proclaims: “In the heat of the Nevada desert, in the middle of nowhere exists a hidden world of violence, corruption, sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll. The only thing hotter than the sun bleaching the landscape is the handful of ruthless biker chicks that rule it.

“When a band of musicians run into car trouble, they discover help in the shapely form of biker queen mother and her girls at a lone gas station.”

Prima Jr. in concert

Louis Prima Jr., son of the late Vegas icon, will perform a concert next Wednesday at the Las Vegas Hilton.

Prima Jr. continues to carry on the tradition of his father, who became a legend when he ruled the Vegas lounge scene in the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.

Louis Prima Sr., a singer and trumpeter, began his career with big bands in the ’30s. In 1936 he wrote “Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing),” one of the signature songs of the big band and swing eras. Although written by Prima, it is often most associated with Benny Goodman.

Prima Sr.’s styles encompassed many brands of music, including New Orleans-style jazz, boogie woogie, swing, blues, big band and early rock ’n’ roll. He created such hits as “Jump Jive and Wail,” “Angelina,” “Just A Gigolo,” “That Old Black Magic,” “Buona Sera” and “When Your Smilin’.”

Prima Jr. began his music career with drums at age 5 and moved on to piano by 8. He became a virtuoso of many instruments, including trumpet and guitar. He performed in bands throughout high school. At age 22 he formed a rock band but by 1995 had returned to his roots, singing his father’s music.

Details: 8 p.m. Sept. 2; Las Vegas Hilton; $24 and $45; 732-5273

‘Bite’ celebrations

The topless vampire show “Bite” is celebrating its fifth year at the Stratosphere.

More than a half-million fans have attended 1,500 performances of the offbeat rock ’n’ roll musical, produced and written by Tim Molyneux.

“There are so many factors that have contributed to making ‘Bite’ a success,” Molyneux says. “The world has always had a fascination with vampires. They’ve been a part of popular culture for hundreds of years and we are once again experiencing a real resurgence in television, film and print. Some people come to see ‘Bite’ simply because it’s a vampire show, but ultimately they are always blown away by the production.

“Vampires allow us to do the things that provide the ingredients for a great Vegas show: fun music, high-energy, acrobatics in the air and on the stage, magic, martial arts, gymnastics, contortion, comedy, drama, great dancing, live singing and sexy girls. The show tells a compelling story through the lyrics of the songs and the classic vampire lore of lost love. There’s a purpose behind everything happening and it all comes together in an experience the audience loves and won’t find anywhere else.”

Details: 10:30 p.m. Fridays through Wednesdays, dark Thursdays; Stratosphere; $49.45; 380-7711