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John Legend performs at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for his Bigger Love Tour Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.
Friday, April 22, 2022 | 2 a.m.
A magical musical lineup is on tap for the coming weekend, including the launch of a soulful new headlining residency at Planet Hollywood, an up-and-comer in the world of country, and a legendary vocal group celebrating a significant anniversary at a one-of-a-kind venue. Tune in and turn up for all the Vegas fun you need.
ORVILLE PECK The innovative outlaw country artist brings his Bronco Tour to the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, making the trip to the Las Vegas Strip in between Coachella performances. Just this week Peck hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart, cementing his status as one of the genre’s most exciting young stars. April 22, houseofblues.com.
THE NEXT MOVEMENT All five original members of the Southside Chicago R&B group — Samuel Thomas Jr., Earl Shelby, Carnell Haywood, Alonso Pickens and Guy Sutton — will be in Las Vegas at the Nevada Room for two shows commemorating the Next Movement’s landmark 50th anniversary. Find out why Oprah Winfrey fell in love with these guys a long time ago when you visit historic Commercial Center and this artist-oriented showroom. April 22-23, vegasnevadarooms.com.
JOHN LEGEND The multiplatinum artist and activist left some good vibes in Las Vegas last time he performed as part of his Bigger Love Tour. And Legend has plenty left to give, which is why he partnered with Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment for the new “Love in Las Vegas” residency that opens at Zappos Theater this weekend. Get ready for a romantic, uplifting night of music. April 22-23, caesars.com.
DAVID FOSTER This 16-time Grammy-winning producer and songwriter is truly enjoying his hit-filled concerts at Wynn’s Encore Theater, launched in January and returning earlier this week. Foster’s wife Katharine McPhee will be one of several special guest vocalists for Friday and Saturday shows, featuring some of the songs he’s written and produced for Michael Bublé, Earth, Wind & Fire, Whitney Houston and more. April 22-23, wynnlasvegas.com.
WALKER HAYES Is it too soon to go back to the beach? Never. Alabama-born Walker Hayes, the man behind hit track “Fancy Like,” will take the outdoor stage at Mandalay Bay Beach Saturday night, ready to get a jump on another summer concert series at this favorite Strip hot spot. April 23, mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com.
HAIM Sunny indie rock darlings Haim hit the Chelsea Sunday night to wrap up the weekend at the Cosmopolitan with a fresh dose of their dancing-through-the-decades sound. The sisters have been in the spotlight recently for their contributions to the Oscar-nominated film “Licorice Pizza,” but it’s all about the music when this talented trio arrives. April 24, cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.
