Thursday, April 9, 2009 | 6:13 p.m.
Beyond the Sun
The 12th annual Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend begins tonight (Thursday) and continues through Sunday at The Orleans.
For the past 11 years the event had been held at the Gold Coast.
Viva Las Vegas features bands and fans from all over the world who come to experience Rockabilly, ‘50s music, the Classic Car Show, burlesque performers, dance lessons and contests and a Tiki Pool Party. There will be more than 120 vendors.
The event is organized by veteran promoter and Rockabilly DJ Tom Ingram, who also organizes Rockabilly Rave USA and Sin City London.
VLV will feature more than 50 bands and 15 DJs who will perform nightly between the hours of 1 p.m. and 7 a.m. Entertainers include stars of Rockabilly, legends of Rock ‘N Roll and current Rockabilly bands from all over the world. Saturday’s Classic Car Show has historically been the most attended event during the weekend, with more than 20,000 people in attendance during previous years.
Vendors are open daily from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m., offering a multitude of Rockabilly items such as vintage and reproduction clothing, event merchandise, records, car accessories, bags, hair pomade, shoes and much more.
Four-day unlimited admission passes to Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend are available now for $99. Tickets can be purchased by calling 800-595-4849 or
visiting www.vivalasvegas.net.
True to its namesake, The Orleans gives visitors a year-round Mardi Gras feeling with a New Orleans French Quarter environment.
Located just a short way from the center of gambling on the Strip, The Orleans offers a collection of attractions that helps to draw in a mix of locals and visitors.
In addition to the 1,885 hotel rooms and 134,000-square foot casino, the property has a 70-lane bowling center, an 18-screen movie theater, an 850-seat showroom and a 9,500-seat arena, home to the Las Vegas Wranglers hockey team.
The hotel also has 14 dining options, including Canal Street, The Prime Rib Loft, Koji Sushi Bar & China Bistro and Big Al’s Oyster Bar.
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