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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FEBRUARY 2025 |
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Fri-Sat Jan 31 & Feb 1 |
7pm |
Joe Lano Trio |
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 Feb 1 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Sat Feb 1 |
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 Feb 1 |
7-10pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Piero’s Italian Cuisine 355 Convention Center Dr. 702-369-2305 |
No cover |
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Sat Feb 1 |
7-midnight |
Lara Ash & Inferno with Lara Ash-lead vocals, Steve Gerard-vocals/keys, Eddie 2 Moons Chaves-vocals/bass, Jim Baich-vocals/guitar, Kirk Arthur-drums |
The Tropicana Tango Lounge Laughlin, NV. |
No cover |
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Sat Feb 1 |
10-midnight |
Rita Lim featuring David Seigel on piano |
The Bootlegger Bistro 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Sun Feb 2 |
1-3pm |
LV Jazz Society presents CSN JAZZ PROFESSORS featuring Robert Bonora-drums, Chris Davis-bass, John Matteson-piano, Dr. Lindsey O’Connor-sax, Dr. David Phy-trombone, Louis Syrovy-guitar, Dr. Mark Wherry-vocals |
The Bootlegger Bistro 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. So. 702-415-1994 |
$25 GA $20 LVJS members $5 students |
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Sun Feb 2 |
2-5:30pm |
Steve Johnson and the Jurassic Jazz Band |
Skyline Casino 1741 N Boulder Hwy Henderson 702-565-7907 |
No cover |
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Sun Feb 2 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Sun Feb 2 |
6 & 7:30pm |
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 Feb 2 |
6:30-9:30pm |
Randy Anderson with Kendra Daniels |
Skyline Casino 1741 N Boulder Hwy Henderson 702-565-7907 |
No cover |
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Sun Feb 2 |
8pm |
EL-ROD Featuring Harry Shaholan as Elvis & John Anthony as Rod Stewart |
Italian American Club 2333 E Sahara Ave. 702-457-3866 or call Bruce Homis 631-875-6317 |
$45 |
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Sun Feb 2 |
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 Feb 3 |
6 & 7:30pm |
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 Feb 3 |
6-9pm |
Rita Lim |
Prosecco’s Fresh Italian Kitchen 8878 S Eastern Ave. 702-776-7772 |
No cover |
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Tue Feb 4 |
2pm |
Renee’s Las Vegas Legends with appearances by Stephanie Calvert, Chris Marion, Cheyenne Adams & Mr. Bones, Co-Host artist Neal Portnoy. The band includes JD John Drase-MD, Danny Morales-bass & David Marinelli-keys |
Red Rock Casino & Resort Rocks Lounge |
Free |
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Tue Feb 4 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Tue Feb 4 |
6 & 7:30pm |
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 Feb 4 |
6:30-10pm |
Genevieve |
Ichabod’s Lounge 3300 E Flamingo Rd 702-451-2323 |
No cover |
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Wed Feb 5 |
6 & 7:30pm |
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 Feb 5 |
6-8pm |
Deja Vu |
South Point Casino Grandview Lounge |
$10 includes a drink |
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THU Feb 6 |
6 & 7:30pm |
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 Feb 6 |
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 Feb 6 |
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 Feb 7 |
6:30-10pm |
Genevieve |
Ichabod’s Lounge 3300 E Flamingo Rd 702-451-2323 |
No cover |
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Fri Feb 7 |
7pm |
Mistinguett productions present Grady Harrell’s tribute to The Temptations |
Freedom Hall Theatre 2460 Hampton Rd. Henderson 702-614-5822 |
$35/$40 |
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Fri Feb 7 |
7-10pm |
Jolli’s Jammers Classic Rock Band |
Stonehouse Bar & Grill 3889 E. Craig Rd. 702-644-7080 |
No cover |
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Fri Feb 7 |
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 Feb 7 & 8 |
7pm |
David Tull and friends with John Belzaguy & Dave Loeb |
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-Sat Feb 7-8 |
7-10pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Piero’s Italian Cuisine 355 Convention Center Dr. 702-369-2305 |
No cover |
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Sat Feb 8 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Sat Feb 8 |
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 Feb 8 |
7-10pm |
Miss Melanie Moore with MD-Mike Clark, Darren Motamedy-sax, Brahm Sheray-bass, Jason Haskins-drums & background vocals-Karalyn Clark |
Maxan Jazz 4130 S. Decatur 702-485-3926 |
$40 minimum per person |
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Sat Feb 8 |
8-midnight |
The Randy Anderson Band with Kendra Daniels |
Arizona Charlie’s Boulder 4574 Boulder Hwy. |
No cover |
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Sat Feb 8 |
10-midnight |
Rita Lim featuring David Seigel on piano |
The Bootlegger Bistro 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Sun Feb 9 |
2-5:30pm |
Steve Johnson and the Jurassic Jazz Band |
Skyline Casino 1741 N Boulder Hwy Henderson 702-565-7907 |
No cover |
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Sun Feb 9 |
6 & 7:30pm |
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 Feb 9 |
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 Feb 9 |
TBA |
WATCH THE BIG GAME (ALL YOU CAN EAT GAME DAY BUFFET $40) |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
No cover No minimum Reservations Encouraged |
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Mon Feb 10 |
6 & 7:30pm |
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 Feb 10 |
6-9pm |
Rita Lim |
Prosecco’s Fresh Italian Kitchen 8878 S Eastern Ave. 702-776-7772 |
No cover |
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Mon Feb 10 |
7pm |
Mistinguett productions present Vintage Blues Jazz with Michael Grimm, Bill Zappia & Jimmy Tripi |
Delaware Lounge 2450 Hampton Rd. Henderson 702-614-5822 |
$25/$30 |
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Tue Feb 11 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Tue Feb 11 |
6pm |
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 Feb 11 |
6:30-10pm |
Genevieve |
Ichabod’s Lounge 3300 E Flamingo Rd 702-451-2323 |
No cover |
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Wed Feb 12 |
6-8pm |
Deja Vu |
South Point Casino Grandview Lounge |
$10 includes a drink |
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Wed Feb 12 |
6 & 7:30pm |
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 Feb 13 |
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 Feb 13 |
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 VALENTINE’S DAY Feb 14 |
6pm |
VALENTINE’S DAY (Special menu & drinks) Featuring Michelle Johnson |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com/#reservation |
No cover No minimum |
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Fri Feb 14 |
6:30-10pm |
Genevieve |
Ichabod’s Lounge 3300 E Flamingo Rd 702-451-2323 |
No cover |
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Fri Feb 14 |
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 Feb 14-15 |
7-10pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Piero’s Italian Cuisine 355 Convention Center Dr. 702-369-2305 |
No cover |
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Sat Feb 15 |
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 Feb 15 |
10-midnight |
Rita Lim featuring David Seigel on piano |
The Bootlegger Bistro 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Sat & Sun Feb 15 & 16 |
7pm |
GRAMMY-winning jazz artist Nicole Zuraitis |
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 Feb 16 |
2pm |
UNLV Community Concert Band under the direction of Anthony LaBounty Voices United 2025 Concert with Dr. Zane Douglass conductor & Laura Taylor, Dondino & Annie Douglass |
Green Valley Presbyterian Church Henderson |
Free |
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Sun Feb 16 |
2-5:30pm |
Steve Johnson and the Jurassic Jazz Band |
Skyline Casino 1741 N Boulder Hwy Henderson 702-565-7907 |
No cover |
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Sun Feb 16 |
6:30-9:30pm |
Randy Anderson with Kendra Daniels |
Skyline Casino 1741 N Boulder Hwy Henderson 702-565-7907 |
No cover |
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Sun Feb 16 |
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 Feb 17 |
6 & 7:30pm |
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 Feb 17 |
6-9pm |
Rita Lim |
Prosecco’s Fresh Italian Kitchen 8878 S Eastern Ave. 702-776-7772 |
No cover |
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Tue Feb 18 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Tue Feb 18 |
6 & 7:30pm |
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 Feb 18 |
6:30-10pm |
Genevieve |
Ichabod’s Lounge 3300 E Flamingo Rd 702-451-2323 |
No cover |
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Wed Feb 19 |
7-9PM |
Dinner and a Show with the Jazz Vegas Orchestra (An Evening of Jazz & Giving Benefiting JOI-Jazz Outreach Initiative) |
Vic’s 355 Promenade Place Las Vegas 725-755-5299 Reservations: www.vicslasvegas.com |
$65pp includes dinner & a 2 hour performance |
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THU Feb 20 |
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/#reservation |
No cover No minimum |
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Thu Feb 20 |
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 Feb 20 |
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 Feb 21 |
6:30-10pm |
Genevieve |
Ichabod’s Lounge 3300 E Flamingo Rd 702-451-2323 |
No cover |
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Fri Feb 21 |
7-10pm |
The Randy Anderson Band with Kendra Daniels on vocals |
Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino In the Sports Book Lounge 681 S. Hwy. 160 Pahrump 866-751-6500 |
No cover |
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Fri Feb 21 |
7-10pm |
Jolli’s Jammers Classic Rock Band |
Stonehouse Bar & Grill 3889 E. Craig Rd. 702-644-7080 |
No cover |
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Fri Feb 21 |
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 Feb 21 & 22 |
7pm |
Brazilian Songstress TEKA |
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-Sat Feb 21-22 |
7-10pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Piero’s Italian Cuisine 355 Convention Center Dr. 702-369-2305 |
No cover |
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Sat Feb 22 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Sat Feb 22 |
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 Feb 22 |
8pm-1am |
Lara Ash & Inferno with Lara Ash-lead vocals, Steve Gerard-vocals/keys, Eddie 2 Moons Chaves-vocals/bass, Jim Baich-vocals/guitar, Kirk Arthur-drums |
The Orleans Casino Bourbon Street Lounge |
No cover |
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Sat Feb 22 |
8:30-11pm |
“Bill King & The Knights Of Jazz” Bill King vocals & trumpet, Etsuko Mader piano, Ken Seiffert bass, Al Gzman drums |
Where; Monzu’ Italian Oven & Bar 6020 W. Flamingo Rd 702-749-5959 |
No cover |
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Sat Feb 22 |
10-midnight |
Rita Lim featuring David Seigel on piano |
The Bootlegger Bistro 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Sat-Mon Feb 22-24 |
5pm |
“Forever Frankie” a tribute to Frankie Valli starring Mark Maynard |
Alexis Park Resort Hotel Modern Showroom |
$37.95-62.95 |
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Sun Feb 23 |
2-5:30pm |
Steve Johnson and the Jurassic Jazz Band |
Skyline Casino 1741 N Boulder Hwy Henderson 702-565-7907 |
No cover |
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Sun Feb 23 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Sun Feb 23 |
6 & 7:30pm |
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 Feb 23 |
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 Feb 24 |
6 & 7:30pm |
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 Feb 24 |
6-9pm |
Rita Lim |
Prosecco’s Fresh Italian Kitchen 8878 S Eastern Ave. 702-776-7772 |
No cover |
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Mon Feb 24 |
7pm |
Mistinguett productions present Simon & Garfunkel tribute starring Dennis Blair & Kenny Davidsen featuring Toscha Comeaux |
Delaware Lounge 2450 Hampton Rd. Henderson 702-614-5822 |
$25, $30 |
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Tue Feb 25 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Tue Feb 25 |
6 & 7:30pm |
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 Feb 25 |
6:30-10pm |
Genevieve |
Ichabod’s Lounge 3300 E Flamingo Rd 702-451-2323 |
No cover |
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Wed Feb 26 |
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 Feb 26 |
6-8pm |
Deja Vu |
South Point Casino Grandview Lounge |
$10 includes a drink |
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THU Feb 27 |
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/#reservation |
No cover No minimum |
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Thu Feb 27 |
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 Feb 27 |
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 Feb 28 |
6:30-10pm |
Genevieve |
Ichabod’s Lounge 3300 E Flamingo Rd 702-451-2323 |
No cover |
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Fri Feb 28 |
7-10pm |
Jolli’s Jammers Classic Rock Band |
The Hideaway Tavern 3369 Thom Blvd. 702-485-6200 |
No cover |
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Fri Feb 28 |
7-10pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Piero’s Italian Cuisine 355 Convention Center Dr. 702-369-2305 |
No cover |
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Fri Feb 28 |
8:45pm-12:30am |
The Kenny Davidsen Show |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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!
