John Katsilometes

Photo of John Katsilometes John Katsilometes is New Media editor for Greenspun Media Group, where he edits content and develops multimedia stories for GMG's growing online division, and also continues to contribute stories to Las Vegas Weekly magazine. Prior to joining the company's digital branch, he was writer-at-large for GMG, contributing to Las Vegas Life, Las Vegas Weekly and LasVegasWeekly.com. Prior to moving to GMG in May 2007, Katsilometes spent 8 1/2 years at the Las Vegas Sun, where he was a feature writer, columnist and editor of the Accent section. Katsilometes has lived in Las Vegas since 1996, spending two years at the Las Vegas Review-Journal before moving on to the Sun. While Accent editor, the section placed second three straight years in the General Excellence category in the national University of Missouri School of Journalism Awards (formerly known as the Penny Press Awards), and Katsilometes has twice been honored as the state's top headline writer for all Nevada newspapers by the Nevada Press Association. Prior to moving to Las Vegas, Katsilometes was a sports writer for the Redding Record Searchlight and Chico Enterprise-Record in Northern California. Katsilometes is originally from Pocatello, Idaho, and most of his family lives there and in Boise. Favorite bands: Rush and the Beatles and any good, blow-the-roof-off-the-dump rock and roll from the ’70s and ’80s. Favorite TV personalities: Jon Stewart, Steven Colbert, David Letterman. Favorite films: This is Spinal Tap, Best in Show, Big Lebowski, Pulp Fiction, Fargo, Animal House, Young Frankenstein, Raging Bull, Borat. Favorite book: The Big Book. Favorite vacation spot: Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Favorite food: Grandma’s ravioli.

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Recent Stories (view all stories)

U2 concert a full-scale spectacle, on and off the Sam Boyd Stadium stage
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009
Highlights: an all-too-brief meeting with former President Clinton, record attendance, a faulty BlackBerry and UNLV jerseys not worn.
Kanye West, Lady Gaga's "Fame Kills" tour meets untimely demise
The 34-city co-headlining tour was canceled abruptly this afternoon
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
The Kanye West/Lady Gaga traveling road show won't be coming to the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Nov. 13 after all. In fact, it won't be coming anywhere.
Tommy Rocker's rocks again
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009
Tommy Rocker's is returning to its pre-boobies formula.
Wayne Newton-to-Trop announcement next week
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009
Wayne Newton, who most recently performed at MGM Grand's Hollywood Theatre, will be announced as the new headliner at Tropicana on Wednesday.
Guaranteed to raise a smile
At least if you like your Beatles power-popped by Cheap Trick (with a little help from their friends)
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
Cheap Trick and many valuable friends are performing some of the best music ever to emanate from the Hilton Theater with their treatment of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
During this wild heavy-metal recording session, it's all Carrot Top -- and clowns
Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009
After a long wait, Vinnie Paul of Pantera finally shows up -- dressed as a clown. Others are, as well.
Playing the notes from Def Leppard, Poison and Cheap Trick at MGM
Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009
The parade of rock icons assembled last night for a high-volume triple-header at MGM Grand Garden arena was loud, proud and nostalgic.
Hyper-hip Matt Goss finds a fit at the Palms' 'Gossy Room'
Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009
Backed by an eight-piece band and the flexible Dirty Virgins dancers, Matt Goss seems to have found a niche at The Lounge at the Palms.
Terry Fator (as Terry Fator) speaks of Caliendo, too much Cirque and personal life
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009
Of Cirque du Soleil, Mirage headliner Terry Fator says, "Let's quit bringing in more shows where there are 157 people flipping and dangling from ropes."
A few words about our new TV show, 702.tv
Thursday, June 25, 2009
The charge is simple but not necessarily easy: Capture the news and energy of Las Vegas and convey that information in a way that is sharp, rapidly paced and designed to inform those who also seek not only information but also entertainment.

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