Las Vegas...Battle of Bands @ Smokin' Aces & Venetian Hotel! No bubblegum music, please...

If you're not a Oscar fan - or haven't been  invited to the lone official Oscar party in Las Vegas at the "M" Resort (where Lance Burton & Mac King are slated to perform MC duties tonight as the 82nd Annual Academy Awards kick off) - why not trek on over to catch the battle of the bands?\
An exciting line-up is waiting to rock 'n roll 'ya at Smokin' Aces.

20 bands will be competing for $10,000.00 cash and an assortment of hot prizes!

The  performances will be judged by renowed musicians on the local scene -  as well as - a handful of strip celebrities.

In addition to tonight's round of talented acts, every Sunday henceforth, rock-music-lovers will have the opportunity stop in and catch the contestants in person, vote for their faves, and feret out four finalists.

The grand prize is enough to knock your socks off!

Competing bands have the opportunity to open for a Universal act during Memorial Day weekend  at the Venetian's new rock bar - and in the duration - rustle up exposure to major record labels as well.

Think you band has what it takes to catapult to great heights in the music industry?

If so, contact Steve Slaughter about submitting a demo.

steve@thirtythreegroup.com

The organizers warn that bubblegum music bands need not apply!

Location / Battle of Bands

The Venetian
Smokin' Aces

Info: 702.541.8700

Parking @ the Palazzo

See 'ya there!

http://www.thetattler.biz

Phantom of the Opera...Vegas 5-day festival! Hal Prince to attend...

"Phans" will be descending on the Vegas strip tonight as a 5-day tribute to the long-running hit musical - "Phantom of the Opera" - kicks off!

The thrilling celebration includes a Masquerade Ball at the Venetian at St. Mark's Square.

According to die-hard stage-musical-lovers, a "phan" is one who has attended the "Phantom" dozens - maybe hundreds - of times and is totally obssessed with all the scintillating dramatic details of the ill-fated love story.

During the course of the five-day theatrical adventure - every morning and afternoon of each day, in fact - participants will indulge in myriad aspects of the musical - from the artistry of the makeup,  to one-on-one meetings with the cast, and actual tours of the theatre and "chandelier".

At the close of every magical day, there will be a performance of  "Phantom of the Opera", too.

Honorary guest - Hal Prince (director/Producer) - will address fans at the opening ceremonies, too.

Sounds phantastic, doesn't it?

Info:  www.PhantomLasVegas.com

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Las Vegas...TAO BEACH casting next face! Win $5,000 ladies...

TAO (@ the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas) is seeking a fresh "face" to be featured on billboards and in advertisements for the launch of their new promotional campaign:

"FACE OF TAO BEACH 2010"

The audition will be held at an open bar for local ladies between 1 PM - 4 PM at TAO on September 18th.

All entrants must pose in a bathing suit for audition photos.

The winner receives a $5,000 prize and will be featured as the "Face" of  TAO BEACH (2010).

Contestants must be 21+
(proof of ID required)

Info:  WWW.TAOGROUPBLOG.COM

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Las Vegas...David Spade live! comedy show @ Venetian! September 18th...

Fans of David Slade are sure to be treated to a weekend of raucous wit when the in-your-face funnyman unveils his live! comedy show at the Venetian in Las Vegas end of the week.

September 18th thru September 20th.

David Spade was born in Birmingham Michigan (1964) and raised in Scottsdale & Casa Grande (Arizona) respectively.

The sometimes-troubled (drug-related issues) star was first spotted by a casting agent at "The Improv" in Los Angeles many moons ago.

On the heels of this auspicious moment, the Hollywood hopeful was signed to camp it up in the the 4th feature in the "Police Academy" franchise "Citizens on Partrol" (1987).

From there, the quirky performer sping-boarded to the big time when he became a regular cast member on the highly-rated (classic comedy skit-hit) "Saturday Night Live".

Undoubtedly, though, it was a handful of smarty-pants characters in a variety of sketches in the second season (in particular the portrayal of a highly disinterested airline steward who bids each passenger adieu with a very sardonic "buh-bye") that launched his career into the stratosphere.

There was no looking back for David after that!

Spade is also well-known for his right-on impersonations of noteworthy luminaries in the biz such as actor Michael J. Fox, and musicians Kurt Cobain and Tom Petty during his tenure.

Feature film pairings with the likes of Chris Farley in "Tommy Boy" turned out memorable performances, too.

Spade's ubiquitious talents have been touted by the industry as well.

He earned an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of off-beat skirt-chasing secretary by the name of "Dennis Finch" on "Just Shoot Me!" (1997).

Catch the gig in Vegas, eh?

Opulence of Venetian

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