Welcome to Evan Davis Jazz!
15 years since I’ve been in Vegas. 14 years since I’ve been doing my web site, emails, and calendar of local events. 8 years and 10 months since I’ve been with The Vegas Voice writing entertainment articles, producing their shows, and hosting dozens of variety shows at over a dozen properties. A new chapter of my life is starting once again, as I will be moving out of town.
Now I will be moving out of town, but the Evan Davis Jazz Calendar and emails will continue to update you weekly. In our 15 years in Vegas, we’ve moved 7 times. Renting homes, owning homes, country club living, high rise living on the Strip and we have pretty much seen and done it all. Just like Vegas reinvents itself almost daily, I’ve grown and changed in my 15 Vegas years. Each step I’ve taken has allowed me to look back and say, “I’ve Got Nothing To Regret”. I’ve met some wonderful and talented people, some performers and many who appreciate music. Some were truly friends and some just, well you know, liked you for what you could do for them. I don’t think there is a local club in town that I couldn’t walk into without knowing someone. Exiting a room always took 20 minutes as I said my good nights to friends and acquaintances. For someone who couldn’t sing, dance, or tell jokes, I felt comfortable and at home, especially on stage with a mic in my hand. Now it’s time to make a new home and be closer to family. A big part of our family here in Vegas was The Vegas Voice. They gave me the opportunity to be creative with producing shows while I tried to expose as many performers as possible to the local fan base of Vegas. One of my first shows, which I will never forget, was at the Silverton with a packed house of over 700. I co-hosted with Bob Anderson and included about two dozen of Vegas’ best, but when Clint Holmes and Frankie Scinta joined the stage with Bob, well I didn’t think it could get any better. Years later I still got that same thrill with a crowd of 90. The Vegas Voice is a magazine that covers all aspects of life for the active adult community. Entertainment was new to them, and they allowed me to run with it, and I did. From writing about it, to producing shows, to Celebrity Corner interviews and finally podcasts. We ran the whole spectrum. I forgot to mention that this all started with a one-time friend introducing me to many performers. The Vegas Voice opportunity happened with a vision of my now friend and confidant, Sam Wagmeister, who said, “hey let’s bring Evan aboard and bring entertainment to our magazine and focus it around Evan’s blog and calendar of events”. From the very first gigs I put together at the Mediterranean Grill, The Mad Greek and Blue Fire, all pre-Vegas Voice, to my last gig at MacDonald Ranch, it’s been a blast. Thank you Vegas Voice family Dan, Rana, Ray, Bill, Jonny, Anna and Sam. You guys are the best! * 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.
The Entertainment Community is here to support each other, as they always have, and bring the quality of entertainment that we all want and expect. We need to come out and support ALL the performers and performances. "Let The Music Play On".
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SEPTEMBER 2023 |
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Tue Sept 12 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Tue Sept 12 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Wed Sept 13 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Wed Sept 13 |
6-9pm |
Rick Kelly 60’s & 70’s rock |
Grape Street Café Downtown Summerlin |
No cover |
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Thu Sept 14 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Thu Sept 14 |
6:30-10pm |
Randy Anderson with Kendra Daniels on vocals |
Ichabod’s Lounge 3300 E Flamingo Rd 702-451-2323 |
No cover |
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Thu Sept 14 |
7-10pm |
Renee Hale featuring John (JD) Drase on drums, Todd Simon on piano & Danny DeMorales on bass |
Maxan Jazz Club 4130 S Decatur Blvd 702-485-3926 |
There will be a $25 Food & Beverage Minimum ($40 F&B min on Fri & Sat nights) per person for all performances. |
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Thu Sept 14 |
7:30-10:30pm |
Kent Foote & The Vegas Good Fellas |
Siena Deli 9500 W Sahara Ave 702-360-3358 |
No cover |
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Thu Sept 14 |
8-11pm |
The Dispensary Cocktail Lounge presents Bruce Forman with Toscha Comeaux |
The Dispensary Cocktail Lounge 2451 E. Tropicana Ave. (SE corner of Trop & Eastern) 702-458-6343 |
$10 music donation per person 2 drink minimum per person |
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Fri Sept 15 |
6-8pm |
The Show Offs featuring Jolli & Holywood |
Rhodes Ranch Golf Course 20 E Rhodes Ranch Pkwy 702-757-4666 |
No cover |
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Fri Sept 15 |
7-10pm |
Randy Anderson 5 piece band |
Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino 681 S Hwy 160 pahrump |
There will be a $25 Food & Beverage Minimum ($40 F&B min on Fri & Sat nights) per person for all performances. |
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Fri Sept 15 |
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 Sept 15 |
8:45pm-12:30am |
The Kenny Davidsen Show |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Fri-Sat Sept 15-16 |
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Jonny Bird |
Longstreet Casino Amargosa Valley, NV. |
No cover |
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Fri-Sat Sept 15-16 |
7:30-11pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Piero’s |
No cover |
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Fri-Sat Sept 15-16 |
8:30-11pm |
Ronnie Rose |
Monzú Italian Oven & Bar 6020 W. Flamingo Rd. 702-749-5959 |
No cover |
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Sat Sept 16 |
8pm-midnight |
Matt Baldoni on guitar singing your favorite songs |
BLVD Grill In the Lounge 46 S Water Street Henderson 702-570-3095 |
No cover |
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Sun Sept 17 |
Noon-3pm |
HORM HART Sunday Jazz Brunch with Millard Jackson-keys and Coolmist Band with guest artists |
WSO (West Side Oasis) 808 W Lake Mead Blvd 702-478-6085 |
No cover |
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Sun Sept 17 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Sun Sept 17 |
Buffet Dinner 5:30-6pm Show 7pm |
Tony Arias A 1970’s musical tribute |
Italian American Club Showroom
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$75 buffet dinner & show |
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Sun Sept 17 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Sun Sept 17 |
6:30-9:30pm |
Randy Anderson with Kendra Daniels |
Skyline Casino 1741 N Boulder Hwy 702-565-7907 |
No cover |
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Sun Sept 17 |
7-10pm |
Ronnie Rose |
Gilley's Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que Treasure Island 702-894-7111 |
No cover |
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Sun Sept 17 |
7-10:30pm |
Rita Lim |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Mon Sept 18 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Sun Sept 18 |
7pm |
Penn Jillette, Jeff Hamilton & Mike Jones ALBUM RELEASE PARTY |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Mon Sept 18 |
7pm |
Comedy Tonight |
Freedom Hall Theatre 2460 Hampton Rd. Henderson |
$15 |
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Tue Sept 19 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Tue Sept 19 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Wed Sept 20 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Wed Sept 20 |
6-9pm |
Rick Kelly 60’s & 70’s rock |
Grape Street Café Downtown Summerlin |
No cover |
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Thu Sept 21 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Thu Sept 21 |
6:30-10pm |
Randy Anderson with Kendra Daniels on vocals |
Ichabod’s Lounge 3300 E Flamingo Rd 702-451-2323 |
No cover |
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Thu Sept 21 |
7:30-10:30pm |
Kent Foote & The Vegas Good Fellas |
Siena Deli 9500 W Sahara Ave 702-360-3358 |
No cover |
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Thu Sept 21 |
8-11pm |
The Dispensary Cocktail Lounge presents Lisa Gay with Lisa Gay-Vocals Mike Clark-Keys Dave Hart-Guitar Brahm Sheray-Bass Peppe Merolla-Drums |
The Dispensary Cocktail Lounge 2451 E. Tropicana Ave. (SE corner of Trop & Eastern) 702-458-6343 |
$10 music donation per person 2 drink minimum per person |
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Thu-Sat Sept 21-23 |
7-10pm |
CHUCK REDD Vibes featuring Sam Hirsh, Mike Gurolla & Kevin Kanner |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Fri Sept 22 |
7pm |
Michelle Murlin & Mark Preston |
Freedom Hall Theatre 2460 Hampton Rd. Henderson |
$30 |
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Thu Sept 22 |
7-10pm |
Tony Pereira and Friends starring Lisa Gay |
Maxan Jazz Club 4130 S Decatur Blvd 702-485-3926 |
There will be a $25 Food & Beverage Minimum ($40 F&B min on Fri & Sat nights) per person for all performances. |
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Fri Sept 22 |
7-10pm |
LVA Jazz Combo |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Fri Sept 22 |
7-10pm |
Jolli’s Jammers Classic Rock Band |
Stonehouse Bar & Grill 3889 E Craig Blvd 702-644-7080 |
No cover |
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Fri Sept 22 |
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 Sept 22 |
8:45pm-12:30am |
The Kenny Davidsen Show |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Fri-Sat Sept 22-23 |
7:30-11pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Piero’s |
No cover |
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Sat Sept 23 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Sat Sept 23 |
6-9pm |
Jolli’s Jammers Classic Rock Band |
German American Club 1110 E Lake Meade Blvd 702-201-1448 |
$10 |
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Sat Sept 23 |
7pm |
The Vegas Voice presents Motown Soul & Rock N Roll hosted by Jonny Bird with Pete Peterkin, Sandy Knights & Genevieve |
Sun City MacDonald Ranch 2020 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy 702-755-3799 or at clubhouse |
$30 |
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Sat Sept 23 |
7-10pm |
LVA Jazz Combo |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Sat Sept 23 |
8pm-midnight |
Matt Baldoni on guitar singing your favorite songs |
BLVD Grill In the Lounge 46 S Water Street Henderson 702-570-3095 |
No cover |
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Sun Sept 24 |
2pm |
The Chi-Lites |
Rio All-Star Hotel & Casino 3700 W. Flamingo Rd. |
www.Ticketmaster.com |
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Sun Sept 24 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Sun Sept 24 |
6-9pm |
Vintage Vegas Vibe with The Joe Darro Quartet featuring Michael Delano & special guests |
The Dispensary Cocktail Lounge 2451 E. Tropicana Ave. (SE corner of Trop & Eastern) 702-458-6343 |
$10 music donation per person 2 drink minimum per person |
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Sun Sept 24 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Sun Sept 24 |
7-10:30pm |
Rita Lim |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Mon Sept 25 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Tue Sept 26 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Tue Sept 26 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Wed Sept 27 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Wed Sept 27 |
6-9pm |
Rick Kelly 60’s & 70’s rock |
Grape Street Café Downtown Summerlin |
No cover |
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Wed Sept 27 |
7pm |
Jonathan Karrant “Album Release Show” |
Myron’s at the Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Ave. Jonathan Karrant | The Smith Center Las Vegas https://thesmithcenter.com/tickets/2324/jonathan-karrant/ |
$29-45 |
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Thu Sept 28 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Thu Sept 28 |
6:30-10pm |
Randy Anderson with Kendra Daniels on vocals |
Ichabod’s Lounge 3300 E Flamingo Rd 702-451-2323 |
No cover |
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Thu Sept 28 |
7:30-10:30pm |
Kent Foote & The Vegas Good Fellas |
Siena Deli 9500 W Sahara Ave 702-360-3358 |
No cover |
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Thu Sept 28 |
8-11pm |
The Dispensary Cocktail Lounge presents Ryan Baker |
The Dispensary Cocktail Lounge 2451 E. Tropicana Ave. (SE corner of Trop & Eastern) 702-458-6343 |
$10 music donation per person 2 drink minimum per person |
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Fri Sept 29 |
7-10pm |
LVA Jazz Combo |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Fri Sept 29 |
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 Sept 29 |
8:45pm-12:30am |
The Kenny Davidsen Show |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Fri-Sat Sept 29-30 |
7:30-11pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Piero’s |
No cover |
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Fri-Sat Sept 29-30 |
8:30-11pm |
Ronnie Rose |
Monzú Italian Oven & Bar 6020 W. Flamingo Rd. 702-749-5959 |
No cover |
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Fri-Sat Sept 29-30 |
8pm-1am |
Lara Ash & Inferno Lara Ash-lead vocals Steve Gerard-vocals/keys Carter Crosby-vocals/bass Jim Baich-vocals/guitar Kirk Arthur-just drums |
Tropicana Casino Laughlin |
No cover |
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Sat Sept 30 |
7-10pm |
LVA Jazz Combo |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Sat Sept 30 |
8-9:30pm |
Kelly Clinton’s New York Cabaret Series BROADWAY AND BEYOUND Starring MICHELLE JOHNSON |
The Stirling Club Spirits Lounge |
Mem $25 Non mem $35 |
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Sat Sept 30 |
8pm-midnight |
Matt Baldoni on guitar singing your favorite songs |
BLVD Grill In the Lounge 46 S Water Street Henderson 702-570-3095 |
No cover |
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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!
