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Canadian folk singers stopped at border, can't perform in Las Vegas

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Fearing an attack on the United States by a troupe of Canadian folk singers, Homeland Security won’t allow The Buccaneers to cross the border to perform at a house concert in Las Vegas this weekend.

Jewish performers set benefit

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Performing artists from the Las Vegas Jewish community will showcase their singing, dancing, comedy and magic talents later this month.

Elite jazz quartet to perform Sunday

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009

For less than the price of a CD jazz fans can hear live music performed by a quartet of elite Las Vegas musicians this weekend.

Cash Farrar back in Las Vegas

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009

Saxophonist Cash Farrar, whose roots go back to San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury District, is back in Vegas after a long hiatus.

On Cavemen and Jersey Boys

Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008

"Defending the Caveman," starring Kevin Burke, is moving from the Golden
Nugget to the Excalibur for a limited engagement Dec. 15 through Jan. 11.

Trombones featured at UNLV concert

Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008

Ira Aldridge Theatre Company presents 'The Amen Corner'

Monday, Oct. 20, 2008

Drummer's daughter talks about the return of the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert

Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008

"Point Break Live!" wipes out in Vegas

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008

Smokin' Joe Kubek, Bnois King at Green Valley Ranch tonight

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008

Marty Allen to appear on 'Dancing with the Stars'

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008

Cherry Poppin' Daddies play the Canyon Club

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008

Tickets for final performance of "Mamma Mia!" are on sale

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008

Charo joins Tony Sacca for PBS fundraiser

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008

Minus 5 gives a whole new meaning to ice, ice, ice

Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008

Norman Kaye shows up at Italian-American Club

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008

Former Sahara employees meet to remember the good old days

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008

'Fantasy' puts the hips in hip-hop

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008

Sahara old timers to gather -- at Palace Station

Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008

Saxophonist Trujillo returns for Jazz Society fest

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008

Architect Rockwell to get Sarno Award

Monday, Sept. 8, 2008

T. Fox returns to the Strip

Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008

Tributes to Four Seasons, Supremes and Sophie Tucker in Summerlin

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Speaking of the demise of live oldies music . . .

Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008

On the day a feature story ran in the Las Vegas Sun about the dance band Deja Vu, lamenting the fact that there are fewer places for older folks to dance, the band received notice its engagement was being cancelled.

Black Music Awards to honor Las Vegas performers

Friday, Aug. 15, 2008

SRO heads picks for the weekend

Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008

Las Vegas singer Steve Lawrence brags a bit about his son

Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008

Lon Bronson and band go prime time and nationwide

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008

Orchestra debuts symphony of Grateful Dead music

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Blues fans alert: Free series moves to Green Valley Ranch as Railhead closes temporarily

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Culture for the kids

Monday, June 30, 2008

Boulder's Railhead becomes a buffet -- but just temporarily

Friday, June 27, 2008

Review: Rocky Laporte brings street-smart humor to the Improv

Friday, June 27, 2008

Florida comedian to headline Riviera Comedy Club

Monday, June 16, 2008

Las Vegas comic Don Barnhart makes a splash -- in Canada

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Musselwhite and Trout headline affordable Cannery lineup

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Jazz musician Dick Fazio hospitalized after stroke

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Keyboardist Dick Fazio is in Mountain View Hospital recovering from a stroke.

UFC exposure makes Las Vegas band Hard 8 a good bet to hit it big

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Making an odd first impression

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Blown away at the luau

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Wayniac alert! Wayne Newton to play a week at MGM Grand this summer

Friday, May 16, 2008

Musicians Union official recovering after near-fatal traffic accident

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Comedian David Swan loses battle to cancer

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Veteran performers rally to help one of their own

Thursday, April 17, 2008

When the call went out for help for ailing lounge legend Norman Kaye, the response was fast and widespread.

Dozens of vintage Vegas performers reacted, offering their assistance to raise funds for the 85-year-old former performer and real estate agent. One of the first to answer the call was entertainer Nelson Sardelli, who arrived in Las Vegas in 1965.

Believe: Criss Angel conjures Houdini for Luxor show's name