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Joe Perry: Steven Tyler has quit Aerosmith
Tyler, 61, suffered broken shoulder in fall from a stage in August
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry said today that singer Steven Tyler quit the band following a recent concert in Abu Dhabi. Bassist Tom Hamilton told the Boston Herald’s Inside Track that there is dissension among the “Bad Boys From Boston,” but that he hopes things can be worked out. He dismissed a report that guitarist Brad Whitford discussed the possiblity of Aerosmith finding a new frontman. However, Perry told the Las Vegas Sun today that he believes Tyler is history.
Former ‘Idol’ joins her childhood idols
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
When “American Idol” finalist Jasmine Trias was growing up in Hawaii, her parents sometimes took her to see one of Honolulu’s most acclaimed show bands — the Society of Seven.
Country singer plans ‘intimate’ show as a thank-you to fans
No band, just Jo Dee Messina and her guitar
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
The audience controls the show when Jo Dee Messina performs.



Multi-genre tour heading to downtown's Beauty Bar
Songwriter seeks to provide break from concert protocol
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
Songwriter Chuck Ragan is trying to find a rhyme for Ogallala. He’s stuck on a bus, stranded by a blizzard in the Nebraska panhandle. “It’s not so bad,” he says. “Really, I couldn’t ask for more under the circumstances."
Trombones – 100 of them – to show fun, serious sides
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
The 25th edition of UNLV’s “76 Trombones + 4” might be dubbed the “funny bones” concert.
Station Casinos scales back free live entertainment
Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
Station Casinos has long been a champion of live entertainment. When major resorts on the Strip pared down free live shows over the past decade, Station steadfastly resisted the trend. But the harsh realities of today’s economy have forced the company, which has filed for bankruptcy reorganization, to cut back.
Entertainment Guide for Station Casinos
Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
The following is a list of mostly free entertainment, beginning in November, at Station Casions around the Las Vegas Valley.
20 years later, Madame puppet hasn’t lost her outrageous edge
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
Sex-crazed puppet Madame returns to Las Vegas for a one-night stand.
The actor, ballplayer in him
The country star talks about future projects, his youth
Friday, Oct. 23, 2009
Country superstar Tim McGraw calls on his cell phone from Nashville while on his way to Jersey Mike’s Subs to pick up sandwiches for his daughters. We don’t start by talking about music or tonight’s show at the M Resort or about acting with Sandra Bullock in the upcoming film “The Blind Side.” We talk baseball.
Expect an unexpected Kreskin sighting
Illusionist will appear at the AARP gathering, but when is a surprise
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
You won’t find the Amazing Kreskin on the impressive list of celebrity speakers for the AARP convention in Las Vegas.

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Recent Blog Entries (view all entries)

Canadian folk singers stopped at border, can't perform in Las Vegas
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Fearing an attack on the United States by a troupe of Canadian folk singers, Homeland Security won’t allow The Buccaneers to cross the border to perform at a house concert in Las Vegas this weekend.
Jewish performers set benefit
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Performing artists from the Las Vegas Jewish community will showcase their singing, dancing, comedy and magic talents later this month.
Elite jazz quartet to perform Sunday
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009
For less than the price of a CD jazz fans can hear live music performed by a quartet of elite Las Vegas musicians this weekend.
Cash Farrar back in Las Vegas
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009
Saxophonist Cash Farrar, whose roots go back to San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury District, is back in Vegas after a long hiatus.
On Cavemen and Jersey Boys
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
"Defending the Caveman," starring Kevin Burke, is moving from the Golden
Nugget to the Excalibur for a limited engagement Dec. 15 through Jan. 11.
Trombones featured at UNLV concert
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008
Ira Aldridge Theatre Company presents 'The Amen Corner'
Monday, Oct. 20, 2008
Drummer's daughter talks about the return of the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008
"Point Break Live!" wipes out in Vegas
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
Smokin' Joe Kubek, Bnois King at Green Valley Ranch tonight
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008

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