Welcome to Evan Davis Jazz!
This is the 11-year anniversary of “Evan Davis Jazz”. It started as a blog in August 2009 with the original purpose of helping to support local performers in Las Vegas. A few performers asked me to send out flyers to promote their gigs and look what it’s turned into. You may be familiar with me through my e-mails, which tells you about events or performances that are coming up at a restaurant or club. I also publish a “Calendar of Events”, listing all the local events and performances that are going on in Las Vegas. The listing is a compiling of all the information that the performers, or the venues, send me on a weekly basis. Part of my goal is to keep this calendar timely and correct, so every week I send a request to the performers asking them to send me their gigs for that week. If the information is complete, I can post it. There is so much great local talent in this town that you could go out every night to multiple venues, and still not see all the performers and musicians. With that said, I will try to keep you informed of what’s happening in my world, and would like to have YOU tell me what’s happening in yours. Let me know who you’ve seen, and what you think. This is for people who want to know what’s happening on the local scene in Las Vegas, and for people who want to share their own experiences. Whether you’re “In the Business”, or someone who goes to a restaurant or club and has an opinion about the talent you hear, let us ALL know. This includes any comments, good or bad, on the performers, the venue, and even the food and service. Please help support local entertainment in Las Vegas, and “Let The Music Play On.” * Due to occasional schedule changes and cancellations, it is advised to call before going. |
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Upcoming Calendar of Events
With schedule changes, please check on performances before you attend.
I will only be listing Shows, Gigs & Events that I've been asked to list.
Things keep changing on a daily if not hourly basis, but it will pass. The Entertainment Community will be here to support each other, as they always have, and bring the quality of entertainment that we all want and expect. Once everything is back to some normalcy, we need to come out and support ALL the performers and performances. "Let The Music Play On".
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Day Date |
Time |
Performers |
Venue |
Details |
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Wed Nov 25 |
6-9pm |
Mariano Gonzalez Master Harpist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Wed Nov 25 |
6-10pm |
Billy Fischer |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Nov 25 |
7:30-11:30pm |
Kelly Clinton |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Wed Nov 25 |
9-11pm |
“The Sharps” Jazzy Instruments featuring Charles McNeal-sax, David Marinelli-organ and Tony Felicetta drums |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. (Chinatown) 702-222-3169 |
No cover |
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Thu Nov 26 |
6-9pm |
Kelly Vohnn |
Bella Vita 2225 Village Walk Dr. Green Valley District Henderson |
No cover |
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Thu Nov 26 |
6-9pm |
Mariano Gonzalez Master Harpist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Thu Nov 26 |
6-10pm |
Janice Sands |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Thu Nov 26 |
7-10pm |
Kent Foote & The Vegas Good Fellas |
Siena Deli 9500 W Sahara Ave 702-360-3358 |
No cover |
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Fri-Sun Nov 27-29 |
6:30pm |
RICH LITTLE with musical director Dan Ellis |
The Laugh Factory Tropicana Hotel & Resort 3801 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 888-381-8767 |
Tickets starting at $49 |
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Fri Nov 27 |
6pm dinner 7pm show |
Triple Threat featuring Vinny (from the Bronx Wanderers), Bucky Heard (from the Righteous Brothers) & Jonny Bird (from Fabulous Vegas Guys) |
LAS VEGAS RED PALMS 3763 Las Vegas Blvd. 702-807-7682 |
$35 includes dinner & show |
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Fri Nov 27 |
6-9pm |
George Bugatti Vocalist, Composer & Pianist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Fri Nov 27 |
6-9pm |
Kelly Vohnn |
Prosecco’s Fresh Italian Kitchen 8878 S Eastern Ave. 702-776-7772 |
No cover |
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Fri Nov 27 |
7-11pm |
Genevieve |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Nov 27 |
8:30-midnight |
Craig Canter |
La Casa Cigar & Music Lounge On the Outside Patio Tivoli Village 702-407-1171 |
No cover |
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Fri Nov 27 |
8:45pm-12:30am |
The Kenny Davidsen Show hosted by |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Fri-Sat Nov 27-28 |
6:30pm |
Travis Cloer |
The Vegas Room 953 E Sahara Ave. #E-18 725-206-7059 Reservation for dinner/brunch and performances |
$79 |
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Sat Nov 28 |
5pm |
The Carpenters Tribute Concert starring Sally Olson & Ned Mills |
The Space Live Stream https://thespacelv.com/event/the-carpenters-tribute-concert/ |
$25 |
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Sat Nov 28 |
6pm dinner 7pm show |
The Red Palm goes Country |
LAS VEGAS RED PALMS 3763 Las Vegas Blvd. 702-807-7682 |
$35 includes dinner & show |
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Sat Nov 28 |
6-9pm |
George Bugatti Vocalist, Composer & Pianist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Sat Nov 28 |
7pm |
Craig Canter |
Chianti Italian Restaurant 4275 S Durango 702-749-6534 |
2 drink min. |
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Sat Nov 28 |
6pm dinner 7pm show |
Kelly Vohnn |
LAS VEGAS RED PALMS 3763 Las Vegas Blvd. 702-807-7682 |
$35 includes dinner & show |
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Sat Nov 28 |
7-11pm |
Kent Foote & The Vegas Good Fellas |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat Nov 28 |
7:30-11:30pm |
TBA |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Sun Nov 29 |
1pm |
Nieve Malandra |
The Vegas Room 953 E Sahara Ave. #E-18 725-206-7059 Reservation for brunch and performance |
$59 |
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Sun Nov 29 |
1-4pm |
Martin Mancuso “The Man With The Singing Saxophone” Singing & playing Sax |
Bella Vita 2225 Village Walk Dr. Green Valley District Henderson |
No cover |
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Sun Nov 29 |
5-8pm |
Ronnie Rose Rockin’ Blues & Soul |
Gilley’s Saloon Treasure island Hotel & Casino |
No cover |
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Sun Nov 29 |
6-9pm |
Doug Taylor Pianist & Vocalist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Sun Nov 29 |
6-10pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Nov 29 |
6:30 dinner 8pm show |
Jonathan Karrant “Evening Noel” |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
Buffet Dinner & Show $65 |
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Sun Nov 29 |
6:30-9:30pm |
Randy Anderson & Kendra Daniels Duo |
Skyline Casino 1741 N Boulder Hwy. Henderson 702-565-9116 |
No cover |
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Sun Nov 29 |
7-10:30pm |
Rita Lim |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Mon Nov 30 |
6-9pm |
Doug Taylor Pianist & Vocalist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Mon Nov 30 |
7:30-11pm |
Laura Shaffer |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Day Date |
Time |
Performers |
Venue |
Details |
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SEPTEMBER 2020 |
IAC CALENDAR |
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Oct 1 |
6-10pm |
Lannie Counts |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Oct 2 |
7-11pm |
Genevieve |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat Oct 3 |
7-11pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Oct 4 |
6-10pm |
Michael Ross Nugent |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Oct 7 |
6-10pm |
Janien Valentine |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Thu Oct 8 |
6-10pm |
Genevieve |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Oct 9 |
7-11pm |
Michael Ross Nugent |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat Oct 10 |
7-11pm |
Kent Foote & The Vegas Good Fellas |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Oct 11 |
6-10pm |
Janien Valentine |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Oct 14 |
6-10pm |
Jimmy Hopper |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Thu Oct 15
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6-10pm |
Vinny Adinolfi & Vin A. Up close & personal One Night Event |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Oct 16 |
7-11pm |
Genevieve |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat Oct 17 |
7-11pm |
Kent Foote & The Vegas Good Fellas |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Oct 18 |
6-10pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Oct 21 |
6-10pm |
Janien Valentine |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Thu Oct 22 |
6-10pm |
Michael Ross Nugent |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Oct 23 |
7-11pm |
Genevieve |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat Oct 24 |
7-11pm |
Kent Foote & The Vegas Good Fellas |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Oct 25 |
6-10pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Oct 28 |
6-10pm |
Janien Valentine |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Thu Oct 29 |
6-10pm |
Michael Ross Nugent |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Oct 30 |
7-11pm |
Genevieve |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat Oct 31 |
7-11pm |
Kent Foote & The Vegas Good Fellas |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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2020 On-Line Shows Online shows may change daily, so please check performer’s Facebook page for show confirmations |
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Mon Oct 5 |
6pm |
Santa fe and the fat city horns (It’s Healing Time) |
Streaming live |
Donations |
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last Wed of every month |
7:30pm |
The Composers Showcase entertainment forum that allows local composers and songwriters the opportunity to present original music hosted by Keith Thompson |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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Thu Oct 8 |
7pm |
Tony m’ Tina’s wedding |
Zoom Bit.ly/YandB VIP options contact- COMPOSERSSHOWCASELV@GMAIL.COM All proceeds will go to TCS ENTERTAIMENT COMMUNITY RELIEF FUND |
$15 per device |
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Carpenters Tribute Concert starring Sally Olson & Ned Mills A recreation of the 1976 UK Tour |
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Donations |
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Every Wed. |
6-7pm |
Mario Rosales |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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THURS |
5pm |
CRAIG CANTER |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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THURS |
5pm |
Billy’s Place featuring Billy Stritch |
https://www.facebook.com/bstritch |
Donations |
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SAT |
3pm |
JIMMY HOPPER |
Facebool live |
donations |
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SAT |
6pm |
FRANKIE SCINTA |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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SAT |
5pm PST 8pm EST |
Diamond Jim’s Piano Bar featuring JIM HITTE |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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SUN |
7pm |
CHASE BROWN |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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TUE |
5pm |
GARY ANTHONY |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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Sep 9, 11, 16, 30 |
6pm |
RANDY ANDERSON |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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TUE |
7pm |
BILL FAYNE Tuesday Night Cabaret |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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Check his FB page |
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JAMIE HOSMER |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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Sun Oct 11 |
5-6pm |
Ronnie Lee Twist Live online event to raise money for the Centennial Hills Kiwanis Club |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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I WAS THINKING about doing a year in review, but I barely remember what I did last weekend. I will however tell you about some of my choice eateries. Italian being my favorite goes to Mastrioni’s on Hualapai. There are at least half dozen more that I enjoy but won’t mention them all. Looking for Thai? Lotus of Siam is the only place to go. World renowned, Lotus of Siam is tucked away in a not so desirable location, but well worth the trip to the east side of town on Sahara. Staying with the oriental theme, New York Chinese Restaurant is my choice for Chinese take out. With a few tables and two locations, take out is really all you can do. Dim Sum is another story. The Cathay House on Spring Mountain will treat you to a plethora of small dishes of various delicacies. A trained palate is definitely needed. How about some Greek food? The Mad Greek Café at Durango and Sahara is my first choice, and then again I haven’t been to many Greek restaurants in town. McMullen’sfor Irish, Famous Dave’s for ribs and burgers and of course, In and Out for the fast food burger. A small hole in the wall on Fremont Street East, Mamita’s was my choice for Cuban. Since finding out the health department had shut them down for a while, I will be looking for a new Cubano restaruant. Being not much of a Mexican fan, I can’t decipher one from another. Tapas however is another story. FireFly on paradise has a great vibe and intriguing menu. Bagelmania, my preference for breakfast, mainly because of their bagels. Scooped and toasted of course. But from a deli standpoint, I haven’t found one that I really look forward to for that pastrami or corn beef sandwich. Lots of steak houses in town but I haven’t eaten at all of them. Vic and Anthony’s is at the top my list. This is probably why I need to start dieting again.
LET’S LOOK AT music venues and places to hang out. Afternoon Jazz at E-String brings great big bands on weekends. After football season they will probably start Monday nights again. A little bar and gaming place that’s been around for over 35 years called the Dispensary Lounge, puts together a late night jazz scene on Friday and Saturday nights. Not much on the west side of town but I’m working on that. Some Blues at the Sand Dollar and other clubs around town. Alexis Park for a mix of R&B and Old School Dance. Open Mic’s on Mondays at Bootlegger and the Tap House. Hang out at Piero’s, The Lady Silvia and Salvatore’s piano bar. Other cool bar hangs would be Brio, Blue Fire and possible Kelly’s Steak House, just recently opened.
I don’t want you to think all I do is go out and eat and drink…what the Hell, life is too short, and much of it is lost by waiting! Certainly don’t let anyone tell you how to live yours!
