Welcome to Evan Davis Jazz!
I started this blog about seven years ago, August of 2009 to be exact, 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. Look what it’s turned into. I’m EVAN DAVIS or “EvanDavisJazz.” You may be familiar with me through my e-mails, which tell you about an event or performance that is 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 compilation 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, by commenting on any of my Posts. 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.
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Day Date |
Time |
Performers |
Venue |
Details |
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DECEMBER |
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Tue Dec 18 |
6-9:30pm |
Crooner Tuesday with Tony Arias & musical extraordinaire Keith Thompson on keys |
Roxy’s Lounge Sam’s Town Hotel 5111 Boulder Hwy. |
No cover |
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Tue Dec 18 |
6-9pm |
“Class Act” Vintage Vegas Night featuring Larry Milonzi-keys, Norm Ross-bass, Cary Stratton-drums, Bobby Lee Howard-guitar, featuring Marsha K. (musicians & singers welcome) |
The German American Social Club of Nevada 1110 E Lake Mead Blv702-453-8451 |
$2 members $7 non |
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Tue Dec 18 |
7-10pm |
Craig Canter |
Trattoria Reggiano Downtown Summerlin Mall |
No cover |
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Tue Dec 18 |
7-10pm |
Russine Zellner Piano Bar |
Salvatore’s Suncoast Hotel |
No cover |
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Tue Dec 18 |
7-11pm |
The Randy Anderson Band |
Saddle and Spurs Saloon 2333 N Jones Blvd 702-646-6292 |
No cover |
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Tue Dec 18 |
7:30pm |
Sinatra up close and personal starring David De’Costa |
Royal Resort The Majestic Theater 99 E. Convention Center Dr. 702-635-4293 |
$25 VIP $35 |
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Tue Dec 18 |
7:30-11:30pm |
Michael Grimm |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Tue Dec 18 |
8-11pm |
Gregg Austin’s M Town & More Starring Second Wind & special guests |
South Point Hotel & Casino Showroom 9777 Las Vegas Blvd So. |
GA $10 inc. 1 drink Res. Seat $15 2 drinks inc. |
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Dec 19 |
5-8pm |
The NiteKings Doo-Wop 50’s 60’s 70’s |
Orleans Casino |
No cover |
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Wed Dec 19 |
6-10pm |
Terri Halel |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Dec 19 |
6-10pm |
Russine Zellner with Corky DiFini |
Trattoria Reggiano Downtown Summerlin Mall |
No cover |
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Wed Dec 19 |
6:30-9:30pm |
Lionardo & Friends Open Mic featuring Ned Mills & Sally Olson |
Addison’s Lounge Rampart Casino |
No cover |
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Wed Dec 19 |
8pm |
Kelly Clinton |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Dec 20 |
6-9pm |
Irina Nero |
Trattoria Reggiano Downtown Summerlin Mall |
No cover |
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Thu Dec 20 |
6-10pm |
Al Bernstein |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Thu Dec 20 |
7-8pm |
Rick Berthod Band opening for Tinsley Ellis |
The Railhead Boulder Station 4111 Boulder Hwy. |
$5 includes Tinsley Ellis |
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Thu Dec 20 |
7-10pm |
Russine Zellner Piano Bar |
Salvatore’s Suncoast Hotel |
No cover |
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Thu Dec 20 |
7:30pm |
Jonathan Karrant |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Thu Dec 20 |
8-11pm |
Vegas Good Fella’s with Kent Foote & Paul Stevenson |
Siena Deli 9500 W Sahara Ave 702-360-3358 |
No cover |
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Thu Dec 20 |
8:30-11:30pm |
“The Sharps” Jazzy Instruments featuring David Marinelli-keys, Charles McNeal-sax & Tony Felicetta-drums with Neil Maxa on trombone |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. (Chinatown) 702-222-3169 |
No cover |
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Dec 21 |
5-8pm |
Nik Mastrangelo with Joe Darro-keys & Jimmy Racey-drums |
Monzu Pizzeria |
No cover |
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Fri Dec 21 |
6-9pm |
Laura Shaffer |
Barrymore Royal Resort Hotel Convention Center Drive |
No cover |
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Fri Dec 21 |
7:30-11pm |
Joey Ugarte and The Jazz Vibrations featuring Rita Lim |
El Corte Hotel & Casino the Parlour Lounge Downtown |
No cover |
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Dec 21 |
7-11pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Dec 21 |
7-11pm |
Llynda More & Mark Gendel Musical Variety-All Styles |
Silverton Casino Mermaid Lounge 3333 Blue Diamond Rd. 702-263-7777 |
No cover |
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Fri Dec 21 |
7-11pm |
The Randy Anderson Band |
Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino 681 S. Hwy 160 866-751-6500 |
No cover |
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Fri Dec 21 |
8:30pm-12:30am |
The Kenny Davidsen Show hosted by TBA |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Fri Dec 21 |
9pm |
Gregg Austin’s M Town & More with special guests |
Texas Station Hotel & Casino South Padre Showroom 2101 Texas Star Lane |
No cover |
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Fri Dec 21 |
10pm |
TBA |
The Dispensary Lounge 2451 E Tropicana (SE corner of Tropicana & Eastern) 702-458-6343 |
$5 entertainment cover |
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Fri Dec 21 |
10pm-2am |
Jimmy Carpenter Band |
The Sand Dollar 3355 Spring Mountain Road |
No cover |
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Fri-Sat Dec 21-22 |
9pm |
Pia Zadora Appearing in Pia’s Place at Piero’s with special guest Sonny Charles |
Piero’s Restaurant 355 Convention Center Drive 702-369-2305 |
2 drink min. |
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Fri-Sat Dec 21-22 |
10pm |
David Perrico and the Pop Strings Orchestra (A dynamic 15-piece orchestra) |
Cleopatra’s Barge Caesars Palace |
No cover |
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Dec 22 |
1-4pm |
TBA |
E String Pizzeria & Jazz Club 2031 W Sunset Rd. Henderson 702-437-8764 |
$10 |
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Sat Dec 22 |
7-11pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat Dec 22 |
7:30pm |
A Tribute Show starring Tom Stevens An Evening with Dean & Friends with a little Holiday Cheer added in. |
Casa Blanca Resort & Casino 950 W. Mesquite Blvd Mesquite, NV. 877-438-2929 800-585-3737 |
$15 GA $30 VIP |
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Sat Dec 22 |
8-midnight |
Ashley Fuller |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Sat Dec 22 |
10pm-2am |
Lis Gay with the Uli Geissendoerfer Trio |
The Dispensary Lounge 2451 E Tropicana (SE corner of Tropicana & Eastern) 702-458-6343 |
$10 entertainment cover |
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Sun Dec 23 |
6-10pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Mon Dec 24 |
6-10pm |
Ned Mills & Sally Olson |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Tue Dec 25 |
7-11pm |
The Randy Anderson Band & Bob Cumiskey Duo |
Saddle and Spurs Saloon 2333 N Jones Blvd 702-646-6292 |
No cover |
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Wed Dec 26 |
6-10pm |
Irina Nero |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Dec 26 |
6:30-9:30pm |
Lionardo & Friends Open Mic featuring Ned Mills & Sally Olson |
Addison’s Lounge Rampart Casino |
No cover |
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Wed Dec 26 |
7pm |
Jonathan Karrant |
Rocks Lounge Red Rock Casino |
No cover |
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Wed Dec 26 |
8pm |
Kelly Clinton |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Thu Dec 27 |
6-9pm |
Craig Canter |
Trattoria Reggiano Downtown Summerlin Mall |
No cover |
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Thu Dec 27 |
6-10pm |
Ryan Baker |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Thu Dec 27 |
7:30pm |
Jonathan Karrant |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Thu Dec 27 |
8-11pm |
Vegas Good Fella’s with Kent Foote & Paul Stevenson |
Siena Deli 9500 W Sahara Ave 702-360-3358 |
No cover |
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Thu Dec 27 |
8:30-11:30pm |
“The Sharps” Jazzy Instruments featuring David Marinelli-keys, Charles McNeal-sax & Tony Felicetta-drums with Neil Maxa on trombone |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. (Chinatown) 702-222-3169 |
No cover |
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Fri Dec 28 |
5-8pm |
Nik Mastrangelo with Joe Darro-keys & Jimmy Racey-drums |
Monzu Pizzeria |
No cover |
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Fri Dec 28 |
6-9pm |
Laura Shaffer |
Barrymore Royal Resort Hotel Convention Center Drive |
No cover |
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Fri Dec 28 |
6-10 |
The NiteKings Doo-Wop 50’s 60’s 70’s |
Suncoast Casino |
No cover |
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Fri Dec 28 |
7:30-11pm |
Joey Ugarte and The Jazz Vibrations featuring Rita Lim |
El Corte Hotel & Casino the Parlour Lounge Downtown |
No cover |
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Fri Dec 28 |
7-11pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Dec 28 |
8:30pm-12:30am |
The Kenny Davidsen Show hosted by TBA |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Fri Dec 28 |
9pm |
Gregg Austin’s M Town & More with special guests |
Texas Station Hotel & Casino South Padre Showroom 2101 Texas Star Lane |
No cover |
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Fri Dec 28 |
10pm |
TBA |
The Dispensary Lounge 2451 E Tropicana (SE corner of Tropicana & Eastern) 702-458-6343 |
$5 entertainment cover |
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Fri-Sat Dec 28-29 |
9pm |
Pia Zadora Appearing in Pia’s Place at Piero’s with special guest Sonny Charles |
Piero’s Restaurant 355 Convention Center Drive 702-369-2305 |
2 drink min. |
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Fri-Sat Dec 28-29 |
10pm |
David Perrico and the Pop Strings Orchestra (A dynamic 15-piece orchestra) |
Cleopatra’s Barge Caesars Palace |
No cover |
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Sat Dec 29 |
1-4pm |
TBA |
E String Pizzeria & Jazz Club 2031 W Sunset Rd. Henderson 702-437-8764 |
$10 |
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Sat Dec 29 |
7-11pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat Dec 29 |
8-midnight |
Ashley Fuller |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Sat Dec 29 |
10pm-2am |
TBA |
The Dispensary Lounge 2451 E Tropicana (SE corner of Tropicana & Eastern) 702-458-6343 |
$10 entertainment cover |
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Sun Dec 30 |
6-10pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Dec 30 |
6-9:30pm |
Randy Anderson & Kendra Daniels Duo |
Skyline Casino 1741 N Boulder Hwy Henderson 702-565-9116 |
No cover |
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Sun Dec 30 |
7-11pm |
Nik at Nite Bob Sachs-bass, Mike Mechem-drums, Joey Singer-keys |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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NYE |
7-midight |
Randy with guest vocalist Krystal Goddard |
Ichabod’s Lounge 3300 E Flamingo Rd. 702-451-2323 |
No cover |
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8:30pm-12:30am |
Laura Shaffer & Noir Nightingale Trio |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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NYE |
9pm-1am |
Vegas Good Fella’s with Kent Foote & Paul Stevenson |
Siena Deli 9500 W Sahara Ave 702-360-3358 |
No cover |
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2019 JANUARY |
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Wed Jan 2 |
9:30pm |
The Dispensary Lounge presents The John Abraham Project featuring John Abraham-drums, Otto Ehling-piano, Dave Stambaugh-reeds, Tyler Williams-bass, Tom Lyons-keys, Naomi Mauro-vocals & Dena Massaro Williams-cello/vocals |
The Dispensary Lounge 2451 E Tropicana (SE corner of Tropicana & Eastern) 702-458-6343 |
No cover |
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Date |
Time |
Performers |
Venue |
Details |
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DECEMBER 2018 |
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Sat Dec 1 |
7-11pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Dec 2 |
6-10pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Dec 3 |
7:30pm |
Christmas at my Place starring Travis Cloer |
Italian American Club Showroom 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
$30 |
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Wed Dec 5 |
6-10pm |
Irina Nero |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Dec 6 |
6-10pm |
Rita Lim |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Dec 7 |
7-11pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Dec 8 |
7-11pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Dec 9 |
6-10pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Dec 12 |
6-10pm |
Janice Sands |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Thu Dec 13 |
6-10pm |
Tom Mazzaro |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Dec 14 |
7-11pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat Dec 15 |
7-11pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Dec 16 |
6-10pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Dec 19 |
6-10pm |
Terri Halel |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Thu Dec 20 |
6-10pm |
Al Bernstein |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Dec 21 |
7-11pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Dec 22 |
7-11pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Dec 23 |
6-10pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Dec 26 |
6-10pm |
Irina Nero |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Thu Dec 27 |
6-10pm |
Ryan Baker |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Dec 28 |
7-11pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat Dec 29 |
7-11pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Dec 30 |
6-10pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Mon NYE |
Jerry Tiffe Rockin’ in the New Year |
Italian American Club Showroom 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
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Date |
Time |
Performers |
Venue |
Details |
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The Vegas Voice 2018 Entertainment Calendar |
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Sat Feb 17 |
7pm |
Bill Fayne’s Cole Porter |
Sun City MacDonald Ranch Community Center 2020 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy 702-270-7000 |
$20 |
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Wed Feb 21 |
7pm |
Classic Broadway with Bill Fayne |
Starbright Theatre Located in Sun City Summerlin 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd. 702-240-1301 |
$20 |
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Fri Feb 23 |
7pm |
Classic Broadway with Bill Fayne |
Sun City Anthem |
$20 |
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Sat Feb 24 |
7pm |
Classic Broadway with Bill Fayne |
Solera @ Anthem |
$20 |
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Sat April 7 |
7pm |
Robert Goulet “Broadway & Beyond” with Randal Keith & Philip Fortenberry |
Sun City Anthem |
$20 |
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Sat May 12 |
7pm |
Robert Goulet “Broadway & Beyond” with Randal Keith & Philip Fortenberry |
Sun City MacDonald Ranch Community Center 2020 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy 702-270-7000 |
$20 |
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Wed May 23 |
7pm |
Bruce Ewing “Where I Want to Be” with Philip Fortenberry |
Starbright Theatre Located in Sun City Summerlin 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd. 702-240-1301 |
$20 |
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Wed June 6 |
7pm |
“Divine Divas of Song” featuring Genevieve Dew, Ashley Fuller & Naomi Mauro with musical director Bill Fayne |
Starbright Theatre Located in Sun City Summerlin 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd. 702-240-1301 |
$20 |
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Sun Aug 19 |
3-4:30pm |
The Vegas Voice presents Elder Hub Benefit to help prevent senior abuse & financial exploitation hosted by Chadwick Johnson & Jonathan Karrant with Sonny Charles, Chris Phillips, Travis Cloer, Elisa Fiorillo, Amanda King & Anne Martinez (they are top performers in Vegas) |
Adelson Campus 9700 Hillpointe Road For tickets call 702-755-3799 |
GA $20 VIP $30 |
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!
