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Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 | 3:01 p.m.
So what are Deadheads to do when it’s 2012 and the band they once worshiped has ceased to exist for the past 17 years? Go Furthur. On Thursday night, the most official and (lately) most uncanny representation of the Grateful Dead returned to the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel to wind its way through a set filled with Dead classics and a few choice covers. Whether or not Furthur, now in its third year of existence, ever releases an album or has a hit single is of no importance to fans. They’re there mainly to see two of the ...
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.
thanks for the review...we caught Seattle this tour but we'll be in line for New Year's shows. I first saw the Dead in 1966 and for me its the timelessness of the music and the evolving interpretations. I grew up on English and American/Appalachian folk and folk-rock with a background of classical and jazz so the fusion that these guys bring fits nicely.
Phil is over 72 now (FYI)
They played well. A sweet moment for us when my senorita Ana made eye contact w/Bob Weir while dancing with a big smile on her face near end of 2nd set and Bobby flashed her a big smile. We got a few pictures posted on Ticketmaster /Furthur/ photo review /fans photos/Paul10411