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Deanna Rilling

Deanna Rilling is a self-proclaimed "pseudosocialite" who isn't afraid to rock comfortable shoes or the same outfit twice at Vegas hot spots. In addition to reporting on nightlife and electronic-dance-music for the Las Vegas Weekly and Vegas Magazine, Deanna covers the local music beat and has been involved in the scene for over 10 years.

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DJ Drez talks about yoga, spinning sitar and dancing Grover-style
Turntablist to perform Friday night at the Brass Lounge
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
East meets West in the music of DJ Drez. The LA-based DJ (born Steven Bradley) has worked with the Black Eyed Peas, Eminem, Wu Tang and KRS-One, to name a few. On Nov. 20, the hip-hop B-boy turned producer, DJ and, surprisingly, yogi, will be bringing his unique brand of worldly music to Las Vegas at the Brass Lounge for Soundations. Drez chatted with the Las Vegas Sun about teaching yoga, spinning sitar samples and dancing Grover-style.
Malcolm McDowell doesn't mind playing the 'baddies'
English actor in Las Vegas for multimedia horror event, Fangoria Trinity of Terrors
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
It’s difficult to imagine the man who once played Alex in “A Clockwork Orange” buying a hotdog for a toddler. But that’s exactly what actor Malcolm McDowell was doing when the “Las Vegas Sun” caught up with him.
Wearable art show, auction coming to Las Vegas
'Hot Hot Haute' to showcase local clothing creations
Friday, Oct. 23, 2009
Feeling “Hot Hot Haute”? Vegas has its own “Project Runway” going on. In honor of the Contemporary Arts Center’s 20th anniversary, a wearable art show is taking place on Saturday.
DJ Z-Trip to take over Friday night helm at Rain nightclub
LA-based turntablist will take over spot formerly handled by the late DJ AM
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009
DJ AM’s successor at Rain nightclub on Friday nights is official. N9NE Group has confirmed that DJ Z-Trip, born Zach Sciacca, will become the new Friday night resident at Rain nightclub.
Mix Master Mike to DJs: 'Just stay true to who you are'
Famed turntablist says he has kept hip-hop integrity intact over the years
Monday, Aug. 31, 2009
Famed turntabilist Mix Master Mike is best known as the producer and DJ for the Beastie Boys, but this Sunday the DJ born Michael Schwartz will be putting on a solo show at Blush nightclub. The 39-year-old chatted with the Sun about catering to a Las Vegas crowd and the art of mixing.
Q & A: Matt Goss ready to be himself in Las Vegas
British singer bringing original material to the Palms
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009
The Palms is prepping for a British invasion. More specifically, one Englishman in particular is gearing up to begin his residency at the resort—a first for the property.
Local band Afghan Raiders earns honors
Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009
Local band Afghan Raiders, the electronic/indie band duo of Vincent "Beans" Campillo and Michael "Mikey" Francis, entered a “Filter Magazine” remix contest, created their own version of the Black Lips’ song “Drop I Hold” — and won.
Local tattoo artists stack the deck with custom cards
Monday, Aug. 17, 2009
Not all tattooists trace pictures off a wall. When you know where to look, tattoo artists with extraordinary abilities are creating works that transcend the medium of skin. One group in Las Vegas aims to dispel the stereotype that tattoo artists aren’t real artists, while helping the less fortunate in the process.
Q&A with Karl Hyde of Underworld
Half of the electronic music duo weighs in on improvising onstage, inflatable props and having an app for that
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009
Half of the electronic music duo weighs in on improvising onstage, inflatable props and having an app for that.
Female rock/metal singer ready to prove any doubters wrong
Friday, July 31, 2009
With a background in baroque opera, Charlie now growls and screams as the frontwoman for the metal band Bipolar. Yes, frontwoman, and yes, her name is Charlie — don’t ask for her real name; she’ll only cringe. As a choir major graduating from the Las Vegas Academy, she and drummer Brian Hanks left Las Vegas for California and formed Bipolar in 2003. After making a name for themselves in Sacramento—even garnering a Sacramento Area Music Award as the best hard rock/metal band in the area—they returned to Vegas last year in hopes of conquering the local music scene here as well.

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DJ Scotty Boy honored among top spinners
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009
Number 5 is alive! Holding strong in the fifth spot for the second year in a row, Vegas DJ Scotty Boy has garnered the same ranking again in this year’s America’s Best DJ contest, with famed turntabilist Z-Trip earning top honors for 2009.

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