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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APRIL 2025 |
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Wed April 16 |
6pm |
Mistinguett productions present Comedy Night starring Steve Caouette, K Von & Kathleen Dunbar |
Starbright Theatre 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd. 702-240-1301 |
$20 |
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Wed April 16 |
6-8pm |
Déjà vu (Julie, Jake, John, Vern, Sheila, Steve & Tony) |
The Grandview Lounge South Point Casino |
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Wed April 16 |
7pm |
Dinner and a Show with the Jazz Vegas Orchestra |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum Reservations Encouraged |
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Thu April 17 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo (Nightly in the Main Dining Room) |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com/#reservation |
No cover No minimum |
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Thu April 17 |
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 April 17 |
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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Fri April 18 |
7pm |
Dave Damiani & Friends featuring Marlene Ricci |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum Reservations Encouraged |
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Fri April 18 |
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 April 18-19 |
7-10:30pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Piero’s Italian Cuisine 355 Convention Center Dr. 702-369-2305 |
No cover |
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Sat April 19 |
5-8pm |
Rick Kelly (Instrumental versions of songs from the 60’s & 70’s) |
Ciao Vino Ristorante 740 S. Rampart Blvd. |
No cover |
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Sat April 19 |
6-8:30pm |
Sandy Knights Duo with Todd Simon-keys |
Lexie’s Bistro 3610 Sunridge Heights Pkwy 702-444-0391 |
No cover |
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Sat April 19 |
7pm |
Dave Damiani & Friends featuring Marlene Ricci |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum Reservations Encouraged |
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Sat April 19 |
10-midnight |
Rita Lim featuring David Seigel on piano |
The Bootlegger Bistro 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Sun April 20 |
1-3pm |
Jazz Luch Performance this Easter Dave Damiani with Lyman Medeiros-bass, Gary Matsumoto-piano & Andy Senesi-drums |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum Reservations Encouraged |
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Sun April 20 |
3pm |
LVA Jazz Combo (Nightly in the Main Dining Room) |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Sun April 20 |
6:15-9:15pm |
Randy Anderson with Kendra Daniels |
Skyline Casino 1741 N Boulder Hwy Henderson 702-565-7907 |
No cover |
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Sun April 20 |
7-10:30pm |
Rita Lim and her band |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Mon April 21 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo (Nightly in the Main Dining Room) |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Mon April 21 |
6-9pm |
Rita Lim |
Prosecco’s Fresh Italian Kitchen 8878 S Eastern Ave. 702-776-7772 |
No cover |
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Tue April 22 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Tue April 22 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo (Nightly in the Main Dining Room) |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Tue April 22 |
7-8:30pm |
Bruce Harper Big Band “Swingin Into Spring” featuring Niaomi Mauro |
Myron’s at The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Ave. |
$28.80-51.80 |
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Wed April 23 |
6 pm |
LVA Jazz Combo (Nightly in the Main Dining Room) |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Thu April 24 |
5:30-7:30pm |
Sandy Knights |
Grape Vine Café 7501 W Lake Mead Blvd 702-228-9463 |
No cover |
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Thu April 24 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo (Nightly in the Main Dining Room) |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Thu April 24 |
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 April 24 |
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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Fri April 25 |
4-9pm |
Las Vegas Jazz Society 50th Anniversary Festival |
Nevada State Museum 309 S. Valley View 702-415-1994 |
Free but reservations required |
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Fri April 25 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo (Nightly in the Main Dining Room) |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Fri April 25 |
7-10pm |
The Randy Anderson Band |
Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino In the Sports Book Lounge 681 S Hwy 160 Pahrump |
No cover |
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Fri April 25 |
8:30-11pm |
Bill King & The Knights Of Jazz Bill King-trumpet & vocals, Etsuko Mader-piano, Ken Seiffert-bass, Al Guzman-drums |
Monzu’ Italian Oven & Bar 6020 W Flamingo 702-749-5959 |
No cover |
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Fri April 25 |
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 April 25-26 |
7-10:30pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Piero’s Italian Cuisine 355 Convention Center Dr. 702-369-2305 |
No cover |
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Sat April 26 |
3-8pm |
Las Vegas Jazz Society 50th Anniversary Festival |
Winchester Cultural Center 3130 S McLeod Drive 702-415-1994 |
Free but reservations required |
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Sat April 26 |
5-8pm |
Rick Kelly (Instrumental versions of songs from the 60’s & 70’s) |
Ciao Vino Ristorante 740 S. Rampart Blvd. |
No cover |
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Sat April 26 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Sat April 26 |
6pm |
The Musicmakers performing popular music from the 60’s & 70’s & a Comedian |
Starbright Theatre 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd. 702-240-1301 |
$15 |
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Sat April 26 |
7-8:30pm |
Tony Arias Tickles & Ivory with musical director Philip Fortenberry |
The Stirling Club Spirits Lounge For tickets call 702-732-9700 |
Call for tickets |
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Sat April 26 |
10-midnight |
Rita Lim featuring David Seigel on piano |
The Bootlegger Bistro 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Sun April 27 |
2pm |
The Musicmakers performing popular music from the 60’s & 70’s & a Comedian |
Starbright Theatre 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd. 702-240-1301 |
$15 |
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Sun April 27 |
3-8pm |
Las Vegas Jazz Society 50th Anniversary Festival |
Winchester Cultural Center 3130 S McLeod Drive 702-415-1994 |
Free but reservations required |
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Sun April 27 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Sun April 27 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo (Nightly in the Main Dining Room) |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Sun April 27 |
7-10:30pm |
Rita Lim and her band |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Sun April 27 |
7-11pm |
Sandy & The Knightcaps Sandy Knights-vocals, Tyler Williams-bass & Todd Simon-keys |
Underground at The Mob Museum 300 Stewart Ave. 702-229-2734 |
No cover |
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Mon April 27 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo (Nightly in the Main Dining Room) |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Mon April 28 |
6-9pm |
Rita Lim |
Prosecco’s Fresh Italian Kitchen 8878 S Eastern Ave. 702-776-7772 |
No cover |
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Mon April 28 |
7pm |
Mistinguett productions present Tony Arias Let Me Be There musical tribute to the 70’s & 80’s |
Delaware Lounge 2450 Hampton Rd. Henderson 702-614-5822 |
$25/$30 |
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Tue April 29 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Tue April 29 |
6pm |
Keith Thompson’s Piano Party featuring Tony Arias |
The Composer’s Room 953 E. Sahara Ave. |
$17.30 |
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Tue April 29 |
6-9pm |
LVA Jazz Combo (Nightly in the Main Dining Room) |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Wed April 30 |
6 pm |
LVA Jazz Combo (Nightly in the Main Dining Room) |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum |
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Wed April 30 |
6-8pm |
Déjà vu (Julie, Jake, John, Vern, Sheila, Steve & Tony) |
The Grandview Lounge South Point Casino |
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Wed April 30 |
7pm |
Rita Lin in Concert Two Strong Hearts A musical tribute to Olivia Newton John & Karen Carpenter |
Myron’s at The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Ave. |
Tickets at www.thesmithcenter.com
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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!
