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Lead Photo MGM Mirage (finally) makes George Strait show official

Melissa Arseniuk | Thu, Nov 19, 2009 (2:54 p.m.)

George Strait is returning to town and he's bring Reba McEntire and Lee Ann Womack with him.

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Lead Photo Las Vegas to go country with Garth Brooks, Trace Adkins and Randy Travis

Melissa Arseniuk | Thu, Nov 19, 2009 (12:48 p.m.)

Trio of high-profile concerts coincides with National Finals Rodeo.

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Lead Photo Three hours with Leonard Cohen at the Colosseum

Spencer Patterson | Wed, Nov 18, 2009 (2:30 p.m.)

Few convergences along this city’s strange, 65-year musical odyssey have been quite as peculiar as last Thursday’s pairing of reclusive folk-rock legend and center-Strip casino venue.

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Lead Photo Kid Meets Cougar prepares to leave town

Laura Davis | Wed, Nov 18, 2009 (2 p.m.)

Swirling rumors to the contrary, The Clydesdale is not in search of a new drummer. Courtney Carroll isn’t going anywhere ... well, not long-term, anyway.

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Lead Photo I Am the Thief is losing a member, and doesn’t sound worried

April Corbin | Wed, Nov 18, 2009 (1:40 p.m.)

Their music is rapidly paced, their thoughts backstage even faster. It’s the final gig for drummer Mike Riley. Nobody’s prepared a sentimental speech, not that Riley minds.

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Lead Photo What is Surfer Blood?

Spencer Patterson | Wed, Nov 18, 2009 (1:30 p.m.)

Kooky kids who recorded their debut album in a university dorm room? Five non-surfing Floridians? Something else?

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Lead Photo Them Crooked Vultures

Josh Bell | Wed, Nov 18, 2009 (1:25 p.m.)

Put John Paul Jones, Josh Homme and Dave Grohl in a band together, and you’re bound to grab people’s attention.

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Lead Photo Five reasons to check out The Features at Beauty Bar

April Corbin | Tue, Nov 17, 2009 (10:55 p.m.)

These Southern belles will be performing alongside the The Whigs, The Dead Trees, Ian Crawford, and The Rooks.

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Lead Photo Aquanet and God: An interview with Stryper guitarist Oz Fox

April Corbin | Thu, Nov 12, 2009 (3:40 p.m.)

For most people, Christianity and heavy metal go together like, well, God and the devil, but Stryper has been combining big hair, power chords and worship since the '80s.

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Lead Photo The man comes around

Spencer Patterson | Wed, Nov 11, 2009 (7 p.m.)

An interview with Beauty Bar owner (and new manager) Paul Devitt.

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Lead Photo Vegas rapper Mr. Finley signs with iconic label Def Jam

Damon Hodge | Wed, Nov 11, 2009 (6:08 p.m.)

“I’m definitely carrying the city on my back.”

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Lead Photo Carrie Underwood

Josh Bell | Wed, Nov 11, 2009 (3:52 p.m.)

Underwood’s music is as poppy as country gets.

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Lead Photo Weezer

Annie Zaleski | Wed, Nov 11, 2009 (3:40 p.m.)

Forget the music, you know you want the exclusive zebra-print Weezer Snuggie.

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Lead Photo The Rumble: Round two

April Corbin | Tue, Nov 10, 2009 (12:15 p.m.)

Following the dismal turnout at the inaugural show last month, did November's mobile, monthly party pack a punch?

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Lead Photo Seeing double: Lady Gaga books second Vegas show

Melissa Arseniuk | Mon, Nov 9, 2009 (10:23 p.m.)

Two nights of Gaga mean twice the wild costumes, crazy antics and poker faces.

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Lunch, served with style
Forget cafeteria food, these lunch trays up for bid carry more important things.
49 things to be thankful for
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Cocktail of the Week Nov 19, 2009
by Xania Woodman

The Jaded Kiss

The bar is open! Or rather, back open. Adjacent to Dos Caminos at Palazzo, itty bitty Fusion Mixology Bar has gotten itself some fresh new beats and mixology talent as ...
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