Dan Steinberg, AP
The Turntable Tribute ticket proceeds, as well as general admission revenues from Vanity that night, will benefit the DJ AM Memorial Fund.
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011 | 6 p.m.
Keep an eye out for a DJ rig display coming soon to the hallway by the Joint at the Hard Rock.
The hotel plans to permanently install Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein’s turntables and mixer, as well as a number of his treasured belongings, among its other celebrity exhibits in remembrance of the beloved disc jockey.
Calendar
- DJ AM Turntable Tribute
- August 26, 8:30-10:30 p.m., $50
- Vanity Nightclub, 882-4982
- Beyond the Weekly
- For more information about the DJ AM Memorial Fund, or to donate, visit djam.com.
Goldstein, who frequently supplied his sounds at the Hard Rock Hotel, died in August 2009 of a drug overdose in his New York City apartment. The DJ will be honored at the resort this Friday with a special tribute at Vanity Nightclub. Guests can enjoy small bites and a hosted bar, with proceeds from the event benefiting the DJ AM Memorial Fund, which assists organizations devoted to tackling issues of addiction and recovery. Vanity will also donate the general admission earnings from the club later that night to the late DJ’s fund.
“DJ AM opened and was a resident DJ at Body English ... We felt very strongly of having the presence of AM on the property. This was important to almost everyone,” says Julie Cane, director of marketing at the Hard Rock.
Goldstein’s lasting influence isn’t unique to Las Vegas, either. Similar events honoring the DJ have been planned in San Francisco, New York and LA.
Arguably one the coolest joints in town, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino houses some of Vegas' best entertainment, restaurants and nightlife.
At Hard Rock, it's all about the music. From the light fixtures made out of drum cymbals and guitar shaped door handles to stage costumes and tools of the trade of legendary musicians displayed on the walls, the hotel screams rock and roll. The Hard Rock's Joint has hosted some the biggest names in music — from The Who to Bob Dylan to hometown heroes, The Killers.Aside from the music venues, the pool at the Hard Rock is one of its biggest attractions. Spread out over 4.7 acres, the pool area features swim-up blackjack, a bar and grill, private cabanas, a bevy of secluded nooks, a waterfall and an extensive live music venue with a dance floor. During the summer, the pool transforms into the Rehab club on Sunday afternoons.
The resident nightclub Body English fuses European elegance with a rock star bachelor pad and it often a hot spot for visiting celebs and popular DJs. Vintage rock memorabilia lines the walls at Wasted Space, Hard Rock's anti-club.
Restaurants at Hard Rock are just as hip as the rest of the casino. Pink Taco serves up Mexican dishes, as well as a Central American and Caribbean menu. Nobu, one of five worldwide Japanese-specialty restaurants from famed Nobu Matsuhisa, satisfies a different taste. For round-the-clock cuisine, Mr. Lucky's 24/7, is sure to ease your appetite even after a Vegas-all-nighter.
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