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Concert review: The Rolling Stones are still something to behold
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
I left Saturday’s show convinced that the band should keep touring until it literally can’t. Because someday, the Stones will be gone, and the world will be a sadder place for it.

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Support for a Huntridge comeback should come as no surprise
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Las Vegans are easy to help the historic theater rise again.

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Breaking: There’s a new plan to revive the historic Huntridge Theatre … with your help
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Partnership group Huntridge Revival, LLC has signed a contract that will allow it to renovate and relaunch the Downtown landmark.

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Songs the Rolling Stones should play Saturday at MGM (but probably won't)
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
The band's been dusting off a few rarities for its 50 Years and Counting tour.

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CD Review: Deerhunter's 'Monomania'
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Raw and unfussy, Monomania rocks like it should.

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Concert review: A Prince doubleheader at the Joint
Sunday, April 28, 2013
It’s the rarest of performers who gets a reviewer to come back for more.

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5 thoughts on The Men's Bunkhouse show last night
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Melodies turn rowdy, quiet moments explode and long, deep grooves emerge in the most unexpected places.

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Coachella Week: The Postal Service puts its stamp on the Cosmo
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Leader Ben Gibbard says, "We should do a residency here."

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Coachella Week: 5 thoughts from Thursday’s Hot Chip show
Friday, April 19, 2013
U.K. band's first-ever Las Vegas concert gets a smallish crowd moving at Boulevard Pool.

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Coachella Weekend 1 wrap: Fine-tuning, a history lesson and a man named Cave
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
What the festival lacked? Some extra oomph to put it over the top.

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Coachella Week: Spencer's Sunday festival notes
Windstorms attack but Nick Cave maintains his intensity
Monday, April 15, 2013
Windstorms sent some fans running, but others stayed for Dinosaur Jr. and the Wu-Tang Clan.

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Coachella Week: Spencer's Saturday festival notes
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Grizzly Bear's awesome evening set, Janelle Monáe and Moby.

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Coachella Week: Spencer's Friday festival notes
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Packed tents, Nick Cave and which band's sound was cut in the middle of its big finish.

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Coachella 2013: 10 must-see bands
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Recommendations from two music writers headed to the SoCal desert fest

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Coachella week in Las Vegas: A handy guide
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
From New Order at the Cosmo to Beach House at the House of Blues.

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CD Review: Kurt Vile's 'Wakin on a Pretty Daze'
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Album-of-the-year potential?

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Vegas music scene anchor Holding Onto Sound calls it quits
Saturday, April 6, 2013
"As of today, HOTS is no more," reads a post tonight on the band's Facebook page.

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It's official: The Rolling Stones to play MGM Grand on May 11
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
"50 and Counting" tour to bring British band back to MGM Grand Garden Arena.

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Deja vu: Motley Crue announces another Joint mini-residency
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Hard rock band signs on for 12 more shows in September and October.

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Wrapping Neon Reverb: Exit interview with organizer Jason Aragon
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Highs and lows, favorite acts and plans for the fall.

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Neon Reverb report: The fest goes to bed early
Monday, March 25, 2013
Milk Music, Gun Outfit, Rusty Maples and more put a cap on the 10th edition.

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Neon Reverb report: Locals team up for the Weekly Showcase
Sunday, March 24, 2013
A Crowd of Small Adventures, Same Sex Mary, Dusty Sunshine and more at the Bunkhouse.

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Tickets on sale now for Prince's Las Vegas shows
Friday, March 22, 2013
Legendary live performer plays the Joint four times, on April 26 and 27.

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Prince's upcoming tour appears headed for Las Vegas
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Legendary performer's backing band reveals April 26 and 27 stopover at the Joint.

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Our Neon Reverb cheat sheet
Nine bands to see, from Most Thieves to Milk Music
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Nine bands to see at Neon Reverb, from Most Thieves to Milk Music.

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Alicia Keys: Concert review + setlist
Sunday, March 17, 2013
The New Yorker further separated herself from most of today’s big-voiced pop stars with an impressive display of musicianship, charisma and artistic vision.

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Punk Rock Bowling announces 50+ acts for 15 Las Vegas club shows
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Wanda Jackson, 7 Seconds, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes included in fest's latest announcement.

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Morrissey cancels North American tour, including Las Vegas date
Saturday, March 16, 2013
From November 23 to February 9 to April 20 to off completely.

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Escape the Fate to bring new tunes to new Downtown venue
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Tickets for all-ages show go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.

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Confessions of a Smith Center holdout
Thursday, March 7, 2013
What will it take to get Spencer Patterson back inside the performing arts center?

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Spencer Patterson's 2013 playlist—so far
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
What's the best music to clear your mind?

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Discussing the restructured Neon Reverb plus a look at the schedule
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Organizer Jason Aragon explains why the Downtown music fest has scaled back for March and what its plans are for the fall.

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Morrissey's Las Vegas show is back on again
Monday, Feb. 25, 2013
The new, new date: Saturday, April 20.

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CD review: Iceage's 'You're Nothing'
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013
The unrelenting 29-minute charge feels equally indebted to ’80s hardcore, ’90s noise-rock and arty post-punk, with messy, grinding production just beneath its surface.

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Concert review: The Who leaves it all onstage—blood included—during 'Quadrophenia' visit
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013
Pete Townshend's windmill-hand injury leaves concert in momentary limbo.

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Coachella acts surge to Las Vegas venues
Monday, Feb. 4, 2013
New Order, Phoenix, Vampire Weekend and more book April shows at the Cosmopolitan.

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The Postal Service announces April 19 Las Vegas date
Monday, Feb. 4, 2013
Tickets on sale now for elusive indie group's Cosmopolitan show.

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Killers bassist Mark Stoermer collaborates on new album with members of Louis XIV, Muse
Friday, Feb. 1, 2013
Vicky Cryer, a project spearheaded by Louis XIV frontman Jason Hill, will release its record on April 16.

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Blur, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phoenix to headline Coachella festival
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013
Modest Mouse, The Postal Service, Nick Cave among dozens of other acts on the bill.

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Filling the gap: Las Vegas' Caravels have (finally) gone full-length
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013
Start with Caravels—whose March 26 album 'Lacuna' was recorded at the Palms—then continue on to nine other local bands you should hear right now.

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No wait necessary: Life is Beautiful fest plans monthly local music showcase
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013
First free show to feature Rusty Maples and five others at Artifice on February 6.

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Punk Rock Bowling fest reveals dates, first round of bands
Friday, Jan. 11, 2013
Bad Religion, The Damned and former Black Flag members to headline May Downtown music festival.

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On sales: Alicia Keys, Beach House, Spiritualized announce Vegas dates
Friday, Jan. 11, 2013
Rising R&B star Miguel to open for Keys March 15 at Mandalay Bay.

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Eric Rickey, Record Producer
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013
Most Thieves keyboardist built a killer studio for local acts to thrive.

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Rehan Choudhry, Entertainment Guru
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013
"I’m gonna stay in Vegas till Vegas kicks me out.”

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Take comfort in this: Jeff Bridges to perform twice in Las Vegas
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013
Actor/country singer schedules April shows at two Stations properties.

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A few of our most memorable meals of 2012
Monday, Dec. 31, 2012
From stellar steak to top-notch sushi, we ate it all in 2012.

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Escape the Fate signs to Eleven Seven Music
Monday, Dec. 17, 2012
Hard rockers scheduled to release fourth album this spring.

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The Who adds second Vegas date: February 10
Monday, Dec. 17, 2012
Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.

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Thinking about country concerts, beer blowouts, and more
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012
Also, Rush is going into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Yay!

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