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Concerts
Concert Review: Muse
Mandalay Bay Events Center, March 17
March 18th, 2013
As a photographer, it’s my job to capture the essence of a performance in a single image—doing so within the timeframe of the first three songs. Sometimes that’s easier said than done, as is the case with Muse. Read more »
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Concert Review: Volbeat
House of Blues, March 14
March 18th, 2013
From the audience’s first fist-pump, this Danish act had fans rockin’ with a high-energy set. Although Volbeat is fairly new to American fans, the musicians performed songs that spanned their 12-year career. Read more »
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Concert Review: Alicia Keys
Mandalay Bay Events Center, March 15
March 18th, 2013
First, a confession: I dislike “Girl on Fire.” The first time I heard the single from Alicia Keys' latest album, I thought it was too full of the whiny monotone typical of today’s R&B singers and unworthy of Keys’ talents. It even made me worry: Had one of my musical idols strayed so far into generic pop stardom that she’d lost her relevance? Read more »
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Concert Review: The English Beat
Hard Rock Café on the Strip, March 13
March 18th, 2013
The English Beat started the first show of their North American tour with an ode to a wild lover: their popular reggae tune “Rough Rider.” Read more »
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Tour Buzz: Def Leppard, Sevendust and How to Destroy Angels
March 18th, 2013
The year was 1987, and Def Leppard was washed up. We all thought so, anyway. The English pop-metal band had just come out with Hysteria, its first record of new material since 1984’s Pyromania, and we had all but forgotten them. Read more »
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Underground Metal Moves from Yayo Taco to Favorites
March 12th, 2013
Yayo Taco, the university-district restaurant that has recently hosted the best underground metal and punk shows in the history of Las Vegas, remains closed. Shuttered by the Southern Nevada Health District on February 28, Yayo has a history of earning demerits and penalties. And of being shut down for violations. Read more »
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Neon Reverb Festival Guide
Our rock critic’s list of bands to see
March 12th, 2013
One of the best touring lineups is at 8 p.m. March 22 at Beauty Bar’s two (indoor/outdoor) stages. Read more »
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Neon Reverb Slims Down for Spring
Vegas’ biannual indie-rock fest offers a focused lineup of only the best bands and venues
March 12th, 2013
Since 2008, Downtown Las Vegas’ beloved indie-rock festival has hosted many of the best up-and-coming touring bands. As the festival grew, Neon Reverb founders James Woodbridge and Thirry Harlin grew more ambitious, offering music in all genres–blues, metal, hip-hop, rockabilly. Shows took place in a sprawling assortment of Downtown venues. Read more »
