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.
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 Oct 21 |
6-9pm |
Mariano Gonzalez Master Harpist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
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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Wed Oct 21 |
7:30-11:30pm |
Kelly Clinton |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Thurs Oct 22 |
6-9pm |
Mariano Gonzalez Master Harpist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
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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Thu Oct 22 |
6:30-10pm |
Randy Anderson |
Ichabod's Lounge 3300 E. Flamingo Road 702-451-2323 |
No cover |
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Thu Oct 22 |
7-10pm |
Kent Foote & The Vegas Good Fellas |
Siena Deli 9500 W Sahara Ave 702-360-3358 |
No cover |
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Thu Oct 22 |
7:30-11:30pm |
Michael Grimm |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Thu-Sat Oct 22-24 |
6:30pm |
Lisa Marie with Dan Elli son piano |
The Vegas Room 953 E Sahara Ave. #E-18 725-206-7059 Reservation for dinner/brunch and performances |
$79 |
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Fri Oct 23 |
6pm dinner 7pm show |
Double Trouble Vinny (from the Bronx Wanderers) & 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 Oct 23 |
6-9pm |
George Bugatti Vocalist, Composer & Pianist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Fri Oct 23 |
6-9pm |
Kelly Vohnn |
Prosecco’s Fresh Italian Kitchen 8878 S Eastern Ave. 702-776-7772 |
No cover |
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Fri Oct 23 |
6pm |
New Vegas Live presents: Triple Threat Vinny (The Bronx Wanderers) Bucky Heard (The Righteous Brothers) Jonny Bird (The Fabulous Vegas Guys) |
Las Vegas Red Palm On the Strip 702-807-7682 |
Reservations needed |
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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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Fri Oct 23 |
8:30-midnight |
Craig Canter |
La Casa Cigar Lounge On the Outside Patio Tivoli Village 702-407-1171 |
No cover |
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Fri Oct 23 |
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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Sat Oct 24 |
6pm dinner 7pm show |
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes A Tribute to The Platters |
LAS VEGAS RED PALMS 3763 Las Vegas Blvd. 702-807-7682 |
$45 includes dinner & show |
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Sat Oct 24 |
6-9pm |
George Bugatti Vocalist, Composer & Pianist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Sat Oct 24 |
6-10pm |
Michael Ross Nugent |
El Cortez Hotel & Casino Parlour Lounge |
No cover |
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Sat Oct 24 |
6:30pm |
Carpenters Tribute Concert A Re-creation of the 1976 UK Tour starring Sally Olson and Ned Mills |
The Betsie Sanders Theater for the Performing Arts at Sanders Winery in Pahrump 3780 Kellogg Road Pahrump 89061 775-727-1776 |
$25 |
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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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Sat Oct 24 |
7:30pm |
Nellie Norris |
Chianti Italian Restaurant 4275 S Durango 702-749-6534 |
$25 min. |
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Sat Oct 24 |
7:30-11:30pm |
TBA |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Sat Oct 24 |
8:30-midnight |
David De’Costa |
La Casa Cigar Lounge On the Outside Patio Tivoli Village 702-407-1171 |
No cover |
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Sun Oct 25 |
1pm |
Amanda King & Patrick Hogan |
The Vegas Room 953 E Sahara Ave. #E-18 725-206-7059 |
$59 |
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Sun Oct 25 |
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 Oct 25 |
4-7pm |
Ronnie Rose Rockin Blues and Soul |
Gilleys Saloon Treasure Island Hotel |
No cover |
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Sun Oct 25 |
6-9pm |
Doug Taylor Pianist & Vocalist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Sun Oct 25 |
6-10pm |
Carmine Mandia with David Marinelli on keys, John Plows on drums and Dick Jones on bass |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Oct 25 |
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 Oct 25 |
7-10:30pm |
Rita Lim with Dave Siegel on keys, Blaise Sison in bass and Alex Bailey on drums |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Mon Oct 26 |
6-9pm |
Doug Taylor Pianist & Vocalist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Mon Oct 26 |
6:30-10pm |
Randy Anderson |
Ichabod's Lounge 3300 E. Flamingo Road 702-451-2323 |
No cover |
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Mon Oct 26 |
7:30-11:30pm |
TBA |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Tues Oct 27 |
6-9pm |
Doug Taylor Pianist & Vocalist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Tue Oct 27 |
6-9pm |
Tom and Don Proper Lads Hits from all decades |
Bella Vita 2225 Village Walk Dr. Green Valley District Henderson |
No cover |
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Tue Oct 27 |
6-9pm |
Rita Lim accompanied by David Siegel |
Prosecco’s Fresh Italian Kitchen 8878 S Eastern Ave. 702-776-7772 |
No cover |
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Tues Oct 27 |
6-10pm |
The Randy Anderson and Bob Cumiskey Duo |
Saddle and Spurs Saloon 2333 N Jones Blvd. 702-646-6292 |
No cover |
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Tue Oct 27 |
7:30-11:30pm |
Ashley Fuller |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Wed Oct 28 |
6-9pm |
Mariano Gonzalez Master Harpist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
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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Wed Oct 28 |
7:30-11:30pm |
Kelly Clinton |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Thu Oct 29 |
6-9pm |
Mariano Gonzalez Master Harpist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
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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Thu Oct 29 |
6:30pm |
Ruby Lewis & Ian Ward |
The Vegas Room 953 E Sahara Ave. #E-18 725-206-7059 |
$79 |
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Thu Oct 29 |
6:30-10pm |
Randy Anderson |
Ichabod's Lounge 3300 E. Flamingo Road 702-451-2323 |
No cover |
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Thu Oct 29 |
7:30-11:30pm |
Michael Grimm |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Thu Oct 29 |
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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Fri Oct 30 |
6pm dinner 7pm show |
Double Trouble Vinny (from the Bronx Wanderers) & 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 Oct 30 |
6-9pm |
George Bugatti Vocalist, Composer & Pianist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Fri Oct 30 |
6-9pm |
Kelly Vohnn |
Prosecco’s Fresh Italian Kitchen 8878 S Eastern Ave. 702-776-7772 |
No cover |
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Sat Oct 30 |
6-10pm |
Michael Ross Nugent |
El Cortez Hotel & Casino Parlour Lounge |
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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Fri Oct 30 |
8:30-midnight |
Craig Canter |
La Casa Cigar Lounge On the Outside Patio Tivoli Village 702-407-1171 |
No cover |
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Fri Oct 30 |
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 Oct 30-31 |
6:30pm |
Beverly Kitty Green |
The Vegas Room 953 E Sahara Ave. #E-18 725-206-7059 |
$79 |
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Fri-Sat Oct 30-31 |
7-10pm |
Llynda More & Mark Gendel Halloween Bash |
Chianti Italian Restaurant 4275 S Durango 702-749-6534 |
$25 min. |
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Sat Oct 31 |
6pm dinner 7pm show |
Halloween Vegas Style Costumes, games etc. |
LAS VEGAS RED PALMS 3763 Las Vegas Blvd. 702-807-7682 |
$35 includes dinner & show |
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Sat Oct 31 |
6-9pm |
George Bugatti Vocalist, Composer & Pianist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
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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Sat Oct 31 |
7:30-11:30pm |
TBA |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Sat Oct 31 |
8:30-midnight |
David De’Costa |
La Casa Cigar Lounge On the Outside Patio Tivoli Village 702-407-1171 |
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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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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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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Wed Oct 14 & 28 |
6pm |
Randy Anderson & Kendra Daniels |
Facebook Live |
Donations |
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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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EVERY WED |
7PM |
FRANKIE SCINTA |
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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7pm |
CHASE BROWN |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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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!
