Laura Davis

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OK Go: Superstars of YouTube: OK Go bassist Tim Nordwind, on his band’s viral video successes; Wednesday, May 26, 2010; OK Go bassist Tim Nordwind, on his band’s viral video successes and injuries in the line of action.
Get Bamboozled: Wednesday, May 26, 2010; Five bands from Bamboozle Roadshow you could be hearing a lot more from soon.
Five questions with singer Tim Lambesis of metal band As I Lay Dying: Saturday, May 22, 2010; Jesus meets metal with songs that offer a solution to the problems of the modern world.
Minus the Bear adds up to a good time: Friday, May 21, 2010; Minus the Bear's set at the House of Blues was full of fan favorites, with a few new tracks thrown in.
Minus the Bear adds up to a good time: Thursday, May 20, 2010; Minus the Bear's set at the House of Blues was full of fan favorites, with a few new tracks thrown in.
Five questions with singer Tim Lambesis of metal band As I Lay Dying: Wednesday, May 19, 2010; Jesus meets metal with songs that offer a solution to the problems of the modern world.
Three rowdy nights of Punk Rock Bowling: Thursday, May 13, 2010; Thoughts on the scene, the banter and the bands at the weekend event at Sunset Station.
Three rowdy nights of Punk Rock Bowling: Wednesday, May 12, 2010; Thoughts on the scene, the banter and the bands at Punk Rock Bowling.
Academy fight songs: Old Irons Sights plays a schoolyard for cancer awareness; Saturday, May 8, 2010; “Even though the sound wasn’t great, and it wasn’t the biggest crowd, it was nice to do our part by coming and playing a show."
Spindrift explains it all: Friday, May 7, 2010; Who needs Indians when you can have cowboys and gypsies?
Spindrift explains it all: Thursday, May 6, 2010; Who needs Indians when you can have cowboys and gypsies?
Five stars of Punk Rock Bowling: Wednesday, May 5, 2010; The Weekly breaks it down for you.
Academy fight songs: Old Irons Sights plays a schoolyard for cancer awareness; Wednesday, May 5, 2010; “Even though the sound wasn’t great, and it wasn’t the biggest crowd, it was nice to do our part by coming and playing a show."
Walk, rock and burn: Friday, April 30, 2010; When you’re playing for a good cause, relief from the heat comes before rules and regulations, right?
Deer Tick bromance at Beauty Bar: Thursday, April 29, 2010; Deer Tick showed some love for more than just its fans Wednesday night.
Walk, rock and burn: Wednesday, April 28, 2010; When you’re playing for a good cause, relief from the heat comes before rules and regulations, right?
A blow for Mocha Joe: Friday, April 23, 2010; The tunes they are a-changin’ at Mocha Joe.
A blow for Mocha Joe: Wednesday, April 21, 2010; The tunes they are a-changin’ at Mocha Joe.
Musician High: Ever feel like the entire local scene came through Green Valley?; Friday, April 16, 2010; Flip through Green Valley High yearbooks from the years 2000-2007, and it's tough not to spot the trend: Many of the faces involved in today's Vegas music scene were on that same campus ... even if their hair looked a little bit different in those days.
Bassist-turned-DJ Andy Rourke to spin at Daddy Mac's: Smith's bassist goes behind the tables Saturday for one of his three current projects; Friday, April 16, 2010; If you missed your chance to experience a live performance by The Smiths, catching former members of the iconic '80s band in their current projects is the next best thing.
Japanese Scream + Pleasure Droid = Japandroids?: Seven fun facts with Vancouver's garage-rock duo; Thursday, April 15, 2010; Vancouver's garage-rock duo come to town Thursday at Beauty Bar.
Musician High: Ever feel like the entire local scene came through Green Valley?; Thursday, April 15, 2010; Ever feel like the entire local scene came through Green Valley?
Japanese Scream + Pleasure Droid = Japandroids?: Seven fun facts with Vancouver's garage-rock duo; Wednesday, April 14, 2010; Vancouver's garage-rock duo come to town Thursday at Beauty Bar.
Spotlight On: Devilcar: Tuesday, April 13, 2010; Who is Devilcar? And what's with their name?
Are you the face of Vegas pool season?: Monday, April 12, 2010; New online series 'Vegas Summer Crew' is looking for a few good pool-hoppers.
Frills, flowers and cold, empty eyes?: Olivia's Dollhouse Tea Room is like no other in town; Saturday, April 10, 2010; Discreetly tucked away at the corner Tropicana Ave. and Sandhill Rd. lurks a teahouse like no other in town.
Are you the face of Vegas pool season?: Friday, April 9, 2010; New web series 'Vegas Summer Crew' is looking for a few good pool-hoppers.
Evers McGee keeps his cool despite mechanical meltdown: Wednesday, April 7, 2010; Sometimes you have to put on a happy face.
Spotlight On: Devilcar: Wednesday, April 7, 2010; Who is Devilcar? And what's with their name?
Imagine Dragons: Hell and Silence EP; Wednesday, April 7, 2010; Avid Dragons fans will rejoice, but what about the casually interested?
Sexual Sasquatch takes over the Griffin: Friday, April 2, 2010; A Sasquatch may seem like a strange creature for a band to identify as, but The Mad Caps explain the comparison well.
Yeah they can: Friday, April 2, 2010; Local band America Yeah has developed a loyal following over three years.
Six questions with Alkaline Trio, Cursive frontmen: Indie-rock bands to play Saturday at House of Blues; Thursday, April 1, 2010; Alkaline Trio lead singer Matt Skiba and Cursive frontman Tim Kasher discuss their bands and touring together before playing in Las Vegas.
Six thoughts each from Alkaline Trio and Cursive: Thursday, April 1, 2010; Alkaline Trio and Cursive are teaming up Saturday at the House of Blues.
Yeah they can: Wednesday, March 31, 2010; Local band America Yeah has developed a loyal following over three years
'America's Lost Rocker' to help kickoff rockabilly festival: 75-year-old musician Al Hendrix helps kick off Viva Las Vegas 13 on Wednesday at Wasted Space; Tuesday, March 30, 2010; Some people wait a lifetime for their big break. Al Hendrix, the 75-year-old musician nicknamed "America's Lost Rocker," has waited 53 years for his. While kicking off the rockabilly weekend festival, Viva Las Vegas 13, with Wild Records Pre Viva Party on Wednesday at Wasted Space may not exactly be the peak of Hendrix's lengthy career (he's still holding out for Jay Leno), performing at the Hard Rock is a landmark for Hendrix.
America's oldest new rocker: Tuesday, March 30, 2010; 75-year-old Al Hendrix, nicknamed “America’s Lost Rocker,” has waited 53 years for his big break.
Men in mustaches: Meet NAWGAHYDE, also known as the “Kings of Mustache Rock”; Friday, March 26, 2010; Move over Steel Panther, there’s a new mustache in town; make that five.
A girls night out can’t quite make sense of itself: Thursday, March 25, 2010; Whoever said we have trouble making up or minds was right this time.
A girls night out can’t quite make sense of itself: Wednesday, March 24, 2010; Whoever said we have trouble making up or minds was right this time.
LimeWire brings Vegas music to the masses: Monday, March 22, 2010; LimeWire Store teams up with UNLV's MEISA program to produce a digital compilation of local bands.
LimeWire brings Vegas music to the masses: Friday, March 19, 2010; LimeWire Store teams up with UNLV's MEISA program to produce a digital compilation of local bands.
XYIENCE looking to put new face forward: Wednesday, March 17, 2010; Think your face is extreme enough to stand-up alongside the full-force of high caffeine levels?
Hanoi Rocks frontman strikes again: Michael Monroe brings eponymous band to Wasted Space tonight; Monday, March 15, 2010; Put on your darkest eyeliner and grab that leftover can of Aqua Net. Michael Monroe of '80s glam rock outfit Hanoi Rocks bring his long hair and tight pants to Wasted Space on Monday. His latest eponymous project also features fellow former Hanoi Rocks member Sami Yaffa.
More with Monroe: Hanoi Rocks frontman strikes again: Sunday, March 14, 2010; Michael Monroe of ’80s outfit Hanoi Rocks bring his long hair and tight pants to Wasted Space.
One busy bee(keeper): Local singer/songwriter Zach Fountain of Rushmore Beekeepers embarks on a new mission; Saturday, March 13, 2010; Fear of writer's block isn't stopping folk singer/songwriter Zach Fountain.
Cigar guitars and missing musicians: Saturday, March 13, 2010; Unexpected results with Super Fuzz and the D.M.C. Experiment.
Midnight blues: The Pines fight the law, win (for a minute): Friday, March 12, 2010; Sometimes, 15 minutes isn't enough time.
One busy bee: Local musician to write a song a week: Thursday, March 11, 2010; Fear of writer's block isn't stopping folk singer/songwriter Zach Fountain.
Shining a spotlight on some of Neon Reverb’s visiting acts: Thursday, March 11, 2010; Let "Las Vegas Weekly" schedule your weekend of concert goodness.