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Free Concerts: Jazz in the Park Series

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:01:51 +0000

The talent is set and the amphitheater is ready for another season of music with Clark County Parks and Recreation’s Jazz in the Park concert series. The free series will feature Jeff Golub on May 26, 480 East, featuring Shilts and Matt Marshak on June 2 and Yellowjackets on June 9. Audiences that come early will be treated to the local jazz sounds of the Las Vegas Academy Jazz Combo. Seating for those with picnic baskets, blankets and low-back chairs will begin at 7 p.m. with performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Food vendors also will be available on site. Admission and parking are free.

American jazz guitarist Jeff Golub brings his contemporary stylings to Jazz in the Park on Saturday, May 26. With 11 solo albums and three CDs under his belt as the leader of the instrumental band Avenue Blue, Golub made a name for himself, working with Rod Stewart from 1988 to 1995 and in his early days with Billy Squier. Last year, he was blinded due to a collapse on his optic nerve, but he hasn’t let it stop him from playing music.

Four80East, featuring Shilts and Matt Marshak, will pick up with pace with electro jazz on Saturday, June 2. The Canada-based band consists of musicians Rob DeBoer, keyboards, bass and guitar; and Tony Grace, percussion; and other session musicians. With five CDs in the repertoire, it’s difficult to believe the band began as a studio project in the late 1990s. Guitarist Marshak joins the groove, bringing his crowd pleasing originals to the stage, and Shilts adds a contemporary jazz feeling to round out the evening.

The Yellowjackets round out the series on Saturday, June 9 with smooth jazz and jazz fusion and a storied career in the jazz genre. The Grammy-nominated artists bring a repertoire dating back to 1981 to the stage. The band’s most recent release, Timeline, released in 2011, featured former member and founder Robben Ford and was the band’s 24th album.

Those interested in the Jazz in the Park concert series can call 702-455-8200 or visit the Web site at http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/depts/parks/pages/Events_Calendar.aspx.

Clark County Amphitheater
500 South Grand Central Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89106

Free Concerts: Jazz in the Park Series

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:01:05 +0000

The talent is set and the amphitheater is ready for another season of music with Clark County Parks and Recreation’s Jazz in the Park concert series, which celebrates its 23rd year. The free series will feature Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue on May 19, Jeff Golub on May 26, 480 East, featuring Shilts and Matt Marshak on June 2 and Yellowjackets on June 9. Audiences that come early will be treated to the local jazz sounds of the Las Vegas Academy Jazz Combo. Seating for those with picnic baskets, blankets and low-back chairs will begin at 7 p.m. with performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Food vendors also will be available on site. Admission and parking are free.

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue makes a Jazz in the Park debut on Saturday, May 19. At only 26 years old, this trombone and trumpet player has already worked with jazz, funk and rap music and has been playing with the band Orleans Avenue since 2009. The younger brother of trumpeter and bandleader James Andrews and the grandson of singer and songwriter Jessie Hill, Trombone Shorty – also known as Troy Andrews – has music in his blood.

Those interested in the Jazz in the Park concert series can call 702-455-8200 or visit the Web site at http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/depts/parks/pages/Events_Calendar.aspx.

Clark County Amphitheater
500 South Grand Central Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89106

Free Concerts: Jazz in the Park Series

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:02:11 +0000

The talent is set and the amphitheater is ready for another season of music with Clark County Parks and Recreation’s Jazz in the Park concert series, which celebrates its 23rd year. The free series will feature Spyro Gyra on May 12, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue on May 19, Jeff Golub on May 26, 480 East, featuring Shilts and Matt Marshak on June 2 and Yellowjackets on June 9. Audiences that come early will be treated to the local jazz sounds of the Las Vegas Academy Jazz Combo. Seating for those with picnic baskets, blankets and low-back chairs will begin at 7 p.m. with performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Food vendors also will be available on site. Admission and parking are free.

Jazz in the Park favorite Spyro Gyra will launch the series on Saturday, May 12. The group brings an energy to the series that has made it popular for more than 30 years. Since its first release in 1979, Spyro Gyra’s music and style have made it an original force in the music industry. It started in 1974 when bandleader and saxman Jay Beckenstein and keyboardist Jeremy Wall developed an ensemble. Through the years, Wall made his mark as a producer while members Scott Ambush, bass; Julio Fernandez, guitar and Tom Schuman, keyboards joined Beckenstein in the honored Spyro Gyra tradition. Genre icon Boney James described Spyro Gyra’s music in Jazziz Magazine as combining “accessible pop qualities with happy uplifting tones, bringing together elements of jazz, Latin and R&B effortlessly and unconsciously. What they’re doing with electric jazz and unique instrumentation has always had a timeless quality to me.”

Those interested in the Jazz in the Park concert series can call 702-455-8200 or visit the Web site at http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/depts/parks/pages/Events_Calendar.aspx.

Clark County Amphitheater
500 South Grand Central Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89106

May Line Up: Lake Las Vegas Free Concert Series

Thu, 03 May 2012 08:01:53 +0000

The Village Lake Las Vegas hosts weekly concerts lakeside through October 27th. Concerts are from 7-10 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Coolers prohibited. The Village at Lake Las Vegas also boasts restaurants along the cobblestone streets of the Mediterranean style village offering options for everyone’s taste buds for dining pre- or post-show.

• May 4, 2012       MLV Friday Night Classic Rock Featuring ” Snake Charmers”
• May 5, 2012       MLV Heaven Can Wait Gimme Shelter Concert
• May 12, 2012     Saturday Night Jazz Featuring “Outside In Trio”
• May 18, 2012     MLV Friday Night Classic Rock Featuring “Superstitions”
• May 19, 2012      MLV Saturday Night Music Featuring ” Rick Arroyo”
• May 25, 2012      MLV Friday Night Classical Featuring “Lite Rock Tribute Band”
• May 26, 2012      MLV Saturday Night Featuring “Lady J Huston”
• May 28, 2012      MLV Memorial Day Entertainment

Blankets and chairs are welcome.

The Village Lake Las Vegas
30 Strada Di Villaggio
Henderson NV 89011

April Line Up: Lake Las Vegas Free Concert Series

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:01:28 +0000

Today kicks off the free Summer Concert Series at Lake Las Vegas. The Village Lake Las Vegas hosts weekly concerts lakeside April 6th through October 27th. Concerts are from 7-10 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Coolers prohibited. The Village at Lake Las Vegas also boasts restaurants along the cobblestone streets of the Mediterranean style village offering options for everyone’s taste buds for dining pre- or post-show.

• April 6, 2012     MLV Friday Night Music Featuring “The Edge ”
• April 7, 2012     MLV Saturday Night Music Featuring “Uli Geissendoerfer”
• April 13, 2012    MLV Friday Night Classic Rock Featuring “Odd Man Out”
• April 14, 2012    MLV Saturday Night Music featuring ” Motamedy”
• April 20, 2012    MLV Friday Night Featuring “The Sixties Sensations”
• April 21, 2012    MLV Saturday Night Featuring “Billy Ray Charles” Blues Jazz
• April 27, 2012    MLV Friday Night Music Featuring “Center Circle”

Blankets and chairs are welcome.

The Village Lake Las Vegas
30 Strada Di Villaggio
Henderson NV 89011

Free Weekly Entertainment at House of Blues

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:01:56 +0000

Seven nights per week House of Blues at Mandalay Bay offers free live entertainment:

Mondays – Blues Mondays – Featuring live blues music. Free admission. All ages. Doors at 8 pm.

Tuesdays – Alternative Tuesdays – Featuring a diverse mixture of music. Free admission. Doors at 8 pm.

Wednesdays – Nothing But the Blues – Featuring an evening of blues artists playing blues music in an up-close, intimate setting inside the popular courtyard in the House of Blues Restaurant. Free admission. All ages. Doors open at 8 pm.

Thursdays – Acoustic Strip – Vegas promoter and musician Michael Soli brings unsigned bands and solo artists to the House of Blues. The night features live, original music not seen or heard anywhere else on The Strip. Free admission. All ages. Doors open at 8 pm.

Fridays & Saturdays- Live Blues Music – Live bands performing in the Courtyard. The music begins at 9 pm. Free admission for all ages.

Sundays – Motown, Rhythm and Blues – Ronnie Rose Band will entertain the Sunday night crowd beginning at 8 pm. Free admission for all ages.

House of Blues (at Mandalay Bay)
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 632-7777

Lake Las Vegas Reschedules Rained Out Fireworks Spectacular

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:01:00 +0000

The Independence Day fireworks celebration was rained out in July, so everyone is invited back out for a great night of fireworks and live entertainment on Sept. 17! This event is free and open to the public of all ages. This event is sure to keep the whole family entertained with a performance by The Walt Blanton Quintet, and an exhibition by extreme artist Jean Francois will add excitement to an evening of fun activities.

7 to 10 p.m. – The Walt Blanton Quintet performs
8 to 8:30 p.m. – Extreme Artist Jean Francois
8:30 p.m. – Fireworks Spectacular

Free “Jazz on the Lake” concerts take most Saturdays at MonteLago Village Resort at Lake Las Vegas from 7 to 10 pm. The Village provides a relaxing environment for jazz fans to kick back and enjoy Las Vegas’ top jazz artists by water’s edge every Saturday night in May.

The Village at Lake Las Vegas boasts restaurants along the cobblestone streets of the Mediterranean style village offering options for everyone’s taste buds for dining pre- or post-show. Coolers and outside food & alcoholic beverages prohibited.

Blankets and chairs are welcome.

MonteLago Village Resort
30 Strada Di Villaggio
Henderson NV 89011

September Line Up: “Jazz on the Lake”

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:01:34 +0000

Live jazz returns to The Village at Lake Las Vegas with “Jazz on the Lake” free concert series.

Here’s the September line up:

Sept. 3* – Freddie B. – Jazz and blues band; FREE (*Take the evening to a new level by enjoying wine tasting at up to 20 stations throughout The Village while enjoying the jazz at the Wine Walk benefitting New Vista Community. Tickets for the Wine Walk are $25.)
Sept. 10 – Rocky Gordon & The KGB (Killer Groove Band) – Smooth jazz performed by renowned saxophonist Rocky Gordon and the Las Vegas-based Killer Groove Band.; FREE
Sept. 17 – Special Event – The Village Lake Las Vegas presents a fireworks show and live entertainment, rescheduled from the postponed Independence Day celebration; FREE
Sept. 24 –Vince Priester –Traditional jazz led by saxophonist Vince Priester; FREE

Blankets and chairs are welcome.

MonteLago Village Resort
30 Strada Di Villaggio
Henderson NV 89011

August Line Up: “Jazz on the Lake”

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:01:43 +0000

Live jazz returns to The Village at Lake Las Vegas with “Jazz on the Lake” free concert series.

Here’s the August line up:

August 6 – Carmine Mandia – Traditional jazz, Las Vegas artist Carmine Mandia performs a variety of Sinatra inspired traditional jazz.
August 13 – Lady J Huston –Variety jazz and blues; Vocalist and trumpeter Lady J Huston & the Fireballs perform an energetic variety of jazz and blues.
August 20 – Anduze –Smooth jazz and R&B.
August 27 –Slick Willie Orchestra –Variety jazz and R&B; Nine piece group performs jazz and blues.

Blankets and chairs are welcome.

MonteLago Village Resort
30 Strada Di Villaggio
Henderson NV 89011

July Line Up: “Jazz on the Lake”

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:01:27 +0000

Live jazz returns to The Village at Lake Las Vegas with “Jazz on the Lake” free concert series.

Here’s the July line up:

July 2 – The Starlight Quartet – Variety jazz, featuring local talent Erik Moore, singing timeless classic songs in his own unique style
July 9 – Tommy Thompson – Smooth jazz, Las Vegas artist Tommy Thompson performs a variety of smooth jazz
July 16 – Mr. Hajee – Smooth jazz and R&B
July 23 –Release Allstars – Smooth jazz
July 30 – No Limit 9:23 – Variety jazz featuring smooth and traditional jazz

Blankets and chairs are welcome.

MonteLago Village Resort
30 Strada Di Villaggio
Henderson NV 89011

Free Concert: Jazz in the Park Series

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:01:47 +0000

The talent is set and the amphitheater is ready for the final performance of Clark County Parks and Recreation’s Jazz in the Park concert series. The free series concludes with The Sax Pack on June 4. Seating for those with picnic baskets, blankets and low-back chairs will begin at 7 p.m. with performances beginning at 8 p.m. at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Food vendors also will be available on site. Parking is free.

The Sax Pack is known for their high-energy saxophone technique that combines their individual styles and diverse backgrounds for a fresh approach to the music that inspired them all to become musicians – jazz. Highlights of the tour will feature original music written specifically for The Sax Pack as well as each saxophone player’s signature hits, classic funk, R&B and jazz tunes that get fans out of their seats.

Those interested in the Jazz in the Park concert series can call 702-455-8200 or visit the Web site at http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/depts/parks/pages/Events_Calendar.aspx.

Clark County Amphitheater
500 South Grand Central Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89106

June Line Up: “Jazz on the Lake”

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:01:37 +0000

Live jazz returns to The Village at Lake Las Vegas with “Jazz on the Lake” free concert series.

Here’s the May line up:

June 4 - Lady “J” Huston – Smooth jazz, Internationally-acclaimed vocalist, trumpeter, songwriter and recording artist, Lady “J” Huston, performs a wonderful mix of smooth jazz, R&B and pop.
June 11 - Slick Willie Orchestra – Traditional and smooth jazz featuring the powerful vocals of Ronnie Rose, backed by an all-star horn section.
June 18 – Carmine Mandia – Traditional jazz, Las Vegas artist Carmine Mandia performs timeless, classic songs in his own unique style of traditional jazz.
June 25 – Rocky Gordon & The KGB (Killer Groove Band) – Smooth jazz performed by renowned saxophonist Rocky Gordon and the Las Vegas-based Killer Groove Band.

Blankets and chairs are welcome.

MonteLago Village Resort
30 Strada Di Villaggio
Henderson NV 89011

Free Concerts: Jazz in the Park Series

Wed, 18 May 2011 08:01:39 +0000

The talent is set and the amphitheater is ready for another season of music with Clark County Parks and Recreation’s Jazz in the Park concert series, which celebrates its 22nd year. The free series will feature Jeff Lorber Fusion on May 21 and The Sax Pack on June 4. Seating for those with picnic baskets, blankets and low-back chairs will begin at 7 p.m. with performances beginning at 8 p.m. at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Food vendors also will be available on site. Parking is free.

Jeff Lorber Fusion, which was together primarily from 1977 to 1981, released many albums, such as Water Sign and Wizard Island, that became recognizable in the mainstream media and later went on to be sampled by rap and R&B artists such as Lil’ Kim and SWV. The band is also the foundation of legend as the album Wizard Island introduced a young saxophonist known to the world now as Kenny G. Although Lorber, a Grammy Award-nominated keyboardist, composer and record producer, pioneered the smooth jazz genre as a soloist, the band reunited in 2010 to release

On June 4, The Sax Pack will conclude the series with high-energy saxophone technique that combines their individual styles and diverse backgrounds for a fresh approach to the music that inspired them all to become musicians – jazz. Highlights of the tour will feature original music written specifically for The Sax Pack as well as each saxophone player’s signature hits, classic funk, R&B and jazz tunes that get fans out of their seats.

Those interested in the Jazz in the Park concert series can call 702-455-8200 or visit the Web site at http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/depts/parks/pages/Events_Calendar.aspx.

Clark County Amphitheater
500 South Grand Central Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89106

Free Concerts: Jazz in the Park Series

Wed, 11 May 2011 08:01:49 +0000

The talent is set and the amphitheater is ready for another season of music with Clark County Parks and Recreation’s Jazz in the Park concert series, which celebrates its 22nd year. The free series will feature Spyro Gyra on May 14, Jeff Lorber Fusion on May 21 and The Sax Pack on June 4. Seating for those with picnic baskets, blankets and low-back chairs will begin at 7 p.m. with performances beginning at 8 p.m. at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Food vendors also will be available on site. Parking is free.

The rhythmic spirit of Spyro Gyra will lift the crowd on May 14. The group brings an energy to the series that has made it popular for more than 30 years. Since its first release in 1979, Spyro Gyra’s music and style have made it an original force in the music industry. It started in 1974 when bandleader and saxman Jay Beckenstein and keyboardist Jeremy Wall developed an ensemble. Through the years, Wall made his mark as a producer while members Scott Ambush, bass; Julio Fernandez, guitar and Tom Schuman, keyboards joined Beckenstein in the honored Spyro Gyra tradition. Genre icon Boney James described Spyro Gyra’s music in Jazziz Magazine as combining “accessible pop qualities with happy uplifting tones, bringing together elements of jazz, Latin and R&B effortlessly and unconsciously. What they’re doing with electric jazz and unique instrumentation has always had a timeless quality to me.”

On May 21, Jeff Lorber Fusion brings its musical evolution to Jazz in the Park. The band, which was together primarily from 1977 to 1981, released many albums, such as Water Sign and Wizard Island, that became recognizable in the mainstream media and later went on to be sampled by rap and R&B artists such as Lil’ Kim and SWV. The band is also the foundation of legend as the album Wizard Island introduced a young saxophonist known to the world now as Kenny G. Although Lorber, a Grammy Award-nominated keyboardist, composer and record producer, pioneered the smooth jazz genre as a soloist, the band reunited in 2010 to release Now is the Time, returning it to its roots and diving into its early catalog and compositions from its heyday.

Those interested in the Jazz in the Park concert series can call 702-455-8200 or visit the Web site at http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/depts/parks/pages/Events_Calendar.aspx.

Clark County Amphitheater
500 South Grand Central Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89106

May Line Up: “Jazz on the Lake”

Tue, 03 May 2011 08:01:48 +0000

Live jazz returns to The Village at Lake Las Vegas with “Jazz on the Lake” free concert series.

Here’s the May line up:

May 7* – Tommy Thompson – Smooth jazz, Las Vegas artist Tommy Thompson performs a variety of smooth jazz; FREE (*Take the evening to a new level by enjoying wine tasting at up to 20 stations throughout The Village while enjoying the jazz at the monthly Wine Walk benefitting New Vista Community. Tickets for the Wine Walk are $25.)

May 14 – The Starlight Quartet – Variety jazz, featuring local talent Erik Moore, singing timeless classic songs in his own unique style; FREE

May 21 – No Limit 9:23 – Variety jazz featuring smooth and powerful vocals by MarQue Munday; FREE

May 28** – Skip Martin, Gimme Shelter fundraiser – Gimme Shelter is a live outdoor concert fundraiser at The Village Lake Las Vegas featuring Grammy award-winner Skip Martin. Martin, best known as a former lead singer of Kool & the Gang, will be performing his hits and more. (**General admission tickets for Gimme Shelter are available for just $20. This special event begins at 6 p.m. with opening act Arms of America, a U2 tribute band.)

Blankets and chairs are welcome.

MonteLago Village Resort
30 Strada Di Villaggio
Henderson NV 89011