Tonight in #Vegas award winning David Perrico @PopEvolution3 opens at Stratosphere Theater @LVStratosphere
David Perrico
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Monday Nights in #Vegas, THE place to be! 2 Years of Standing Room Only last week 2 sets of TV producers!
That’s right, the secret is out. Who knew that last Monday night would end with even more notoriety. The Vegas Underground is attracting attention around the country, and around the world. Yes, last week TV production crews from LA and Dallas flew in to catch the show, and they had a ball!
Why not, it’s music and comedy in the Classic Vegas style that MADE Las Vegas ‘The Entertainment Capital of the World’. Our Tap House regulars have known it all along, and it’s why they’ve packed the room week after week.
We’ve become known as ‘The Rat Pack of the Next Generation’. Entertainers performing for other entertainers, introducing new talents in town, impressionists, visiting entertainers, and celebrities that drop in. You never know who will show up or what will happen…. unless you’re there!
Others have tried to imitate our style, and while it’s just not quite the same, it makes us proud that we’ve brought so much attention to live performance in Las Vegas. That was our goal.
BUT, there’s only one, and the only, the original…
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Due to a serious conflict The #Vegas Underground WILL NOT perform at the Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay for May’s Third Thursday.
After heated discussions with Foundation Room director Steve Hart, and even with numerous Foundation Room members requesting our return, Steve has now cancelled the Third Thursday music event for June, as well.
There were several conflicts involved that caused this, but for the major one of them all, LJ accepts the responsibility. With his busy schedule of work, community, and charity events, he inadvertently forgot to reorder his special stage-use hair gel. He was left with just enough to honor his previously scheduled playing commitments.
As you can see from the photo above, LJ once attempted to take the stage without this gel while performing in his typical wild-man style, and had disastrous results.
So as simple as that, no perfect hair, no show.
For the Good news… All is not lost! Of course you can get The Vegas Underground ‘fix’ Monday nights at the Tap House on W. Charleston… that will have to tide you over for now.
As for the Foundation Room, while it saddens us all, we will not be returning there… UNTIL THE FOURTH THURSDAY IN JUNE !
That’s right, WE WILL BE BACK AT THE FOUNDATION ROOM TO ROCK THE FOUNDATION, Thursday JUNE 27, 2013!
Share this post with your friends and let them know we’ll be back!
Stay Tuned for More Details!
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David Perrico @PopEvolution3 Band Opens Thur May 21 10:30 PM @LVStratosphere Stratosphere Theater #Vegas Strip
David Perrico Pop Evolution Debuts May 21 at Stratosphere Theater
Live late night twice a month performances with 18-piece band
will help support student musicians as part of Stratosphere partnership
May 8, 2013 – Las Vegas, NV – Trumpeter, conductor and composer David Perrico and his band Pop Evolution have a new home at Stratosphere Casino, Hotel and Tower, further establishing Stratosphere Theater as the place for live vintage Vegas-style original entertainment with a modern vibe.
Featuring an impressive 18-piece band with an assortment of horns, guitars and strings,David Perrico Pop Evolution transforms popular songs from all genres by infusing them with big band sound and the vitality that can only come from a stage packed with professional musicians. Strong female vocals by Naomi Mauro & Savannah Smith paired with the power of Perrico’s trumpet produce a one-of-a-kind sound and experience.
“Our show is different every night. We thrive off the energy of the audience while switching up different songs, styles and original arrangements,” said Perrico. “It is exciting to see an iconic property like Stratosphere embrace and support live music and musicians.”
David Perrico Pop Evolution will appear every first and third Tuesday of the monthat 10:30 p.m. at Stratosphere Theater, starting Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $20, plus tax and can be purchased at Stratosphere Ticketing, online at StratosphereHotel.com or 800-99-TOWER (998-6937).
As part of Stratosphere’s ongoing commitment to the community and education,half of all proceeds at the door will be donated to the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, a magnet public high school in the Clark County School District dedicated to the performing and visual arts.
“We cannot be more thankful for this growing partnership with Stratosphere,” said Scott Walker, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Principal. “This support is not only financial. Stratosphere’s talented entertainment team is also donating their time and expertise with the goal of helping our students achieve.”
Stratosphere headliner Frankie Moreno has taught several “Master Classes” at Las Vegas Academy, giving students an inside perspective into the music industry and helping with song writing and performance skills. Perrico, and cast and crew from Stratosphere’s PIN UP starring Claire Sinclair will also be working with students in the coming school year.
“We are proud to support the education of up-and-coming talent while offering guests and locals one more show featuring the kind of entertainment Vegas was built on,” added Matthew Mascali, Vice President of Food, Beverage and Entertainment at Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower. “With its intimate horseshoe shaped booths and recent renovations, Stratosphere Theater is the perfect venue for this kind of live musical entertainment.”
David Perrico is one of Las Vegas’ most in-demand musicians, with the Las Vegas Review Journal recently naming Dave Perrico Pop Evolution “Best of Las Vegas 2013” for Lounge Performer or Tribute Act. In addition to leading Pop Evolution, Perrico currently serves as music director/trumpet for Stratosphere’s PIN UP, starring Claire Sinclair. He has performed internationally with the legendary Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and has been featured in headliner shows including Donny & Marie, Natalie Cole, Toni Braxton, Cirque du Soleil, Gladys Knight, and Zowie Bowie. As a composer, Perrico has received national awards for original jazz and symphony orchestra compositions and was recently featured in the Vegas PBS series “artScene”. Perrico also serves as an adjunct faculty member for UNLV’s jazz studies program. He has 11 CDs and four DVD recordings to his credit, including The Family Guy Live DVD and the Grammy award-winning album One Voice by Gladys Knight.
David Perrico Pop Evolution
David Perrico - Trumpet/Composer/Conductor
Naomi Mauro - Vocals
Savannah Smith – Vocals
Crystal Yuan - Viola/Electric Violin
Jenni Kearns – French Horn
Trumpets:
Tom DeLibero
Wes Marshall
Isaac Tubb
Lon Bronson
Saxophones:
Rob Stone – Alto
Dave Stambaugh – Alto
Andrew Friedlander – Tenor
Jeff Jordon – Tenor
Alex Jackson – Baritone
Trombones:
Steve Meyer
Neil Maxa
Kevin Mullinax
Rhythm Section:
Otto Ehling – Piano
Steven Lee – Guitar
Jim Buck – Guitar/Vocals
Keith Nelson – Bass
Mikey J. Moreno - Drums
About Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower:
Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower is a Las Vegas Strip resort with an 80,000-square-foot casino. The 1,149-foot Stratosphere Tower is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States, featuring the Top of the World restaurant and highest view of the Las Vegas Strip from the Observation Deck as well as SkyJump Las Vegas and thrill rides Big Shot, X-Scream and Insanity. Known as a great value to gamblers, Stratosphere is located close to the Convention Center at the gateway to downtown Las Vegas. It features 2,427 guest rooms and suites, uniquely themed restaurants, the Tower shops, Frankie Moreno Live at Stratosphere a production show, PIN UP™, and late night live musical entertainment from David Perrico’s Pop Evolution twice a month. Additionally, Stratosphere’s ace | PLAY™ program allows players to enjoy awards, comps and exclusives based on their loyalty to American Casino & Entertainment’s four properties: Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower on the Las Vegas Strip, Aquarius Casino Resort in Laughlin, Nevada, and two Arizona Charlie’s locations in Las Vegas. For more information, visitStratosphereHotel.com, call 702-380-7777 or 800-99-TOWER (998-6937).
Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower
2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
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HELP OUR FRIEND NICOLAS CAGE! Sign the petition to help Nic bring more filmmakers and jobs to Nevada. #Vegas
Nicolas has supported our efforts to promote live entertainment in Las Vegas, and many of our community charity events. Now Nic wants to bring movie industry jobs to the state and he needs our help.
Filmmakers have bypassed our state, opting to go to other states that offer incentives. It costs millions to make a movie, but there are still the constraints of a budget. We are letting those millions in investment and paychecks escape our local economy. The TV show ‘Vegas’ is shot in New Mexico and another movie about Las Vegas to be shot in North Carolina for just that reason.
So let’s help Nic bring movie industry jobs and help to diversify our economy, by signing the online petition!
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Saturday 5/11 @LasVegasShowman Ricco Diamante @stationcasino Fiesta Rancho’s Cabo Lounge 8:30 - 12:30 AM!
Ricco & his Old School R&B Dance Band will have everyone on their feet, and there is NO COVER!
PLUS…..
“Special Celebrity Guests” in the house to Perform and to Celebrate Denise Ippolito’s Birthday Party…Everyone from KISS, ELVIS, Tina Turner, and even Shakira will be making an Appearance on this night…EVEN THE ONE AND THEE ONLT D’Lavance will be PERFORMING on this night….The BAND will be “NONSTOP” Old School R&B Dance music so if you didn’t come to “DANCE” , Then stay home. This is for people who LOVE to HAVE FUN…So Don’t Meet me there, BEAT ME THERE…Ricco Diamante
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Fiesta Rancho Cabo Lounge
2400 N Rancho Dr,
Las Vegas, NV 89130
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Thur 5/9 noon LJ Harness of Cadillac of Las #Vegas presents $4,025 from Bargain Pawn to Veterans Care Foundation.
The money was raised from the auction of a gun once owned by rogue former LAPD officer Christopher Dorner. It had been hoped that the proceeds from the auction would be donated to families of his victims, but that offer was turned down. George Bramlett, owner of Bargain Pawn, then contacted LJ when looking for a local veterans organization to offer the donation, as LJ has been active in the Las Vegas community with veterans causes.
LJ in turn contacted local radio show host Jim Lytner of Veterans Talk, a show that he has appeared on in the past. Jim, through Veterans Care Foundation in Las Vegas, has been raising funds to supply the valley’s homeless veterans with personal necessities. This donation will give their efforts a big boost.
Tomorrow morning LJ will be on the air on AM 720 KDWN with Alan Stock around 8 AM to discuss the donation for our local homeless veterans. At noon he will present the check at Bargain Pawn, 1901 N. Las Vegas Blvd. The local Las Vegas TV network affiliates have indicated that they will be on hand, as well as AP news coverage.
As a founder of The Vegas Underground, LJ Harness has rallied the Las Vegas entertainment community to promote live performance and develop friendships and networking opportunities. That has created performance events with celebrities, entertainers, and musicians that have become known as the ‘The Rat Pack of the Next Generation.’
Another side of our ‘Secret Society’ is it’s activism in Las Vegas community causes, from Veterans and Toys for Tots, to the SPCA and much more. Once again we were presented an opportunity to give back to our community and help those in need. This time by creating a positive from the roots of such a tragic and senseless event.
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#Vegas San Gennaro Feast opens Wed 5/8, with TVU’s Jason & Janea Ebs, Kevin Gardner Rose, LJ Harness on drums!
The entertainment for San Gennaro is provided by another of our own, Tony Sacca, who will not only host throughout the Feast, but will also perform.
Come on out to Little Italy Las Vegas on W. Flamingo just off the 215 May 8 - 12, 2013.
SAN GENNARO FEAST SPARKS FAMILY FUN
AT THE GRAND CANYON SHOPPING CENTER MAY 8-12
JOIN THE ‘LOVE AFFAIR WITH ITALY’ HERITAGE CELEBRATION
The Feast Features An Incredible Variety of Traditional Italian Food,
More Than 80 Amusement Rides Including The New 100-Foot Vertigo,
Midway Games Including a Petting Zoo and Pony Rides,
Arts and Crafts Booths, Beer Garden and Lots of Free Entertainment
WHAT: The 34th Annual San Gennaro Feast will take place May 8-12, 2013, at the
Grand Canyon Shopping Center. The Las Vegas family fun festival celebrating the spirit of San Gennaro features more than 70 restaurant food booths, 80 amusements rides including the new 100-foot Vertigo, midway games, arts and crafts booths, and complimentary headliner entertainment coordinated and hosted by Tony Sacca, who has been part of the event for more than 26 years. This is the best Italian Heritage Celebration this side of Naples!
WHEN: May 8-12, 2013 (Wednesday – Sunday)
WHERE: Grand Canyon Shopping Center
4245 Grand Canyon Drive and West Flamingo Road
TIMES: Wednesday–Thursday (May 8-9) 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday (May 10) 4 p.m. – midnight,
Saturday (May 11) 11 a.m. – midnight
Sunday (May 12) 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
TICKETS: $9 for adults / $8 for seniors and military at the door
Check the website for discounts.
Children 54 inches and under are free
Discount tickets or group rates, visit www.sangennarofeast.com
PARKING: Free Parking
FOOD: Food is vast variety of traditional Italian fare including pasta, pasta and more pasta, fried calamari, calzones, baked clams, pizza, lobster ravioli, Italian fried dough, Italian sausage, peppers and onions, etc.
TALENT: Complimentary entertainment starts at 4 p.m. each day with Tony Sacca and the Saccettes plus top line performers backed by the Michael T Orchestra from 8 p.m. till closing. TV personality/entertainer Tony Sacca will host and coordinate the
talent, which so far includes the feast’s grand lady Denise Clemente, grand marshal Tommy DiVito - founding member of The Four Seasons, Lena Prima, legendary accordionist Dick Contino, famed guitarist Esteban and violinist Teresa Joy, “The Rat Pack Is Back,” “Shades of Sinatra,” Aaron Caruso’s tribute to Mario Lanza, Carman Jon “The Man With The Golden Voice,” Italian music by Enzo Selvaggi, Italian Show and Neapolitan Songs by Ciro Giorgio, plus strolling music by Emilio Baglioni.
RIDES: More than 80 amusement rides and midway games including a petting zoo and pony rides.
POP – Pay One Price to ride all rides endlessly
$25 Tuesday – Thursday / $30 Friday-Sunday
Moms ride free on Wednesday, May 8
Dads ride free on Thursday, May 9
CEREMONY: On the second night, Thursday, May 9, there will be an opening ceremony featuring Mayor Carolyn Goodman, Father Dave Cassaleggio blessing The Feast at 7 p.m. on the entertainment stage with Grand Marshal Tommy DiVito and Grand Lady Denise Clemente
.
FIREWORKS: There will be a gigantic fireworks display at 9 p.m. on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12. A media night is scheduled for opening night, Wednesday, May 8
MEDIA: For more information, contact Jackie Brett at 702-460-1836 (jackiebrett@cox.net) or Linda Molnar at Vegas Media 702 364-8669 (linda@elvs.tv).
SPONSORS: Grand Canyon Shopping Center, Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Butler Amusements.
Cadillac of Las Vegas will once again have their booth for this community event!
The next San Gennaro Feast will be Sept. 10-15, 2013
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Spencer Day performs @HOBLasVegas Foundation Room @MandalayBay Thurs 4/18, 7 - 9:30 PM #Vegas
Singer, songwriter, and musician Spencer Day brings his talents to the Foundation Room for April’s Third Thursday Music Series. He will be performing songs from his recently released 4th CD, ‘The Mystery of You’.
A veteran of the music industry, Spencer’s modern jazz sound has been featured on Star Search, and his award winning title track from his ‘Movie of your Life’ CD was used for the debut of Dolby Laboratory’s global launch of the Dolby 7.1 sound system. Now you have the opportunity to see him perform live in the intimate surroundings of this exclusive Las Vegas venue. It’s a personal experience you’ll never forget, as you’re sure to be seeing more of this music star in the future.
You can catch a preview of this talented performer when he appears Thursday morning on KTNV ABC 13 Las Vegas for the Morning Blend, where The Vegas Underground’s LJ Harness will also be appearing for the upcoming Champagne & High Tea NV SPCA benefit at Spanish Trails. Also on this show, the man in the know about Las Vegas entertainment, Norm Clarke.
An added bonus to this Third Thursday, is the amazing Peter Love, who will open the show. His music has been heard at the top clubs of LA and also so many of the resorts of Las Vegas. You may also recognize Peter from his acting career, as he’s starred on TV’s Ryan’s Hope and Santa Barbara.
This special evening of Las Vegas live entertainment at the Foundation Room is open to guests and non-members, and admission is complimentary. A delicious variety of appetizers will be available for $10, as well as Skyy cocktails for $8.
Third Thursday at the Foundation Room on the 63rd floor of Mandalay Bay is the place to be in Las Vegas, with outstanding artists, food, drink, people, and view of the ‘City of Entertainment’. We hope you’ll join us!
Spencer Day
Peter Love
Foundation Room Las Vegas
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KAT RAY sings this Sat Nite - at Kelly’s Steakhouse (Old Ruth’s Chris/Paradise) 7-10:30 pm #Vegas
Come Enjoy the smooth vocals of KAT RAY
along with a great jazz/pop combo:
Red Michaels/Bass, John Falbo/Guitar
at: Kelly’s (The old Ruth’s Chris at Paradise and Flamingo)
3900 S. Paradise Rd. - Las Vegas - 702-791-7011
7-10:30 pm - Saturday night - April 13
Need everyone’s support to come out and enjoy some great talented musicians along with Kat’s jazz and easy pop vocals.
We hope to make this an ongoing performance, every Fri and Sat -
so come out and let them know we love good friends and good music !
Hope to see you there !
Kat
Kelly’s Prime Steak & Seafood
3900 S. Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, NV
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