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Story Archive
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MusicThe Weekly Interview: Of Montreal frontman Kevin Barnes
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 He got naked last time he played here. He's got an explanation.
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A&ELocal music news & notes: Life is Sh*t and a longtime metal bar changes hands
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 “Life is sh*t for a lot of people. And sometimes you gotta embrace that.”
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MusicThe Violent Femmes’ youthful spirit continues to shine through
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 That they were an opening act for Blink-182 almost seems like a crime.
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As We See ItHella edibles and vape hits at HempFest
Friday, Oct. 10, 2014 If you want to see a stampede, yell “Free vape kits!” at a weed festival.
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Site FeatureStuck in your drinking ways? Try these lesser-known liquors
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 It's time to ditch the vodka tonic.
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MusicHaberdashers are getting ready to climb the local music ladder
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 They hope to soon record a full-length album and tour.
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As We See ItRollin Thunder parks its pot-bedazzled bus at Las Vegas' first Hempfest
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 Pot flags raised high!
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MusicPercussionist Aaron Guidry keeps the beat from the Cirque stage to the Bunkhouse
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 “I can play Radio City Music Hall with 6,000 people and it’s like, ‘Whatever, let’s go play the show.’ But if my dad’s out there, I’m like, ‘Oh my God! I’m gonna drop my sticks!’”
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EntertainmentNearly a year after its last show, Last Call returns
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014 And they're working on a new album.
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A&E178 words on Kitze + The CPUs' live debut
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014 Brett Bolton showed off new tunes and some serious visual eye food.
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A&ECapital Cities’ Sebu Simonian talks steak, whiskey and going all in
Friday, Sept. 19, 2014 What makes their show so fun? Organic herbs, booze and stretching.
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MusicConcert review: The Breeders zip in for a decisive Bunkhouse performance
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 The show felt like a defining moment for our music scene, and the band played like it knew that.
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A&EOpen-mic regular Cameron Calloway is quickly becoming a name to know
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 “Deep down I feel like I have this hippie kind of spirit.”
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MusicPick your format: Four new local releases, four different listening styles
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014 If you still have that cassette player in your car, you're in luck!
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MusicMacaulay Culkin’s Pizza Underground scheduled for a Vegas delivery
Friday, Aug. 29, 2014 The band, which turns Velvet Underground songs into pizza anthems, hits LVCS on November 16.
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A&ELabor Day Weekend 2014 Events Guide
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014 From big-name DJs to some awesome live music picks, how to get your party on this LDW.
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A&EThe best looks from fall Magic fashion trade show 2014
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014 It's like Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory—with clothes.
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MusicA look at the latest in local music videos
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014 Let local bands Crazy Chief, A Crowd of Small Adventures and The Quitters rock your screen.
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A&EFive thoughts: Foxygen (August 12, Brooklyn Bowl)
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014 If the band's goal was to leave everyone confused, they succeeded.
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MusicLocal music collective Brain Jelly is poised to help local bands in a big way
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014 "We really want to build a very supportive community like no one has seen in Vegas before.”
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A&ELas Vegas native Frank Sidoris is living the dream—playing guitar on tour with Slash
Thursday, July 31, 2014 The 25-year-old discusses his climb to the top (hat) with Slash, Alice Cooper and ... dinosaurs?
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A&EConcert on-sales: iHeartRadio fest, Phil Lesh, Brad Paisley and more
Friday, July 25, 2014 Also, a Phish pre-sale and an EDM bash at Brooklyn Bowl.
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NoiseHey, look. It's The Quitters, covering Weezer
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 For a moment, it felt like 1994 all over again.
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A&EConcert on-sales: A country festival, Blink-182, Questlove and more
Friday, July 18, 2014 Plus the Violent Femmes and Train—on the same bill.
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Local MusicLocal music news & notes: Cosmic Beasts, Otherwise, Adelitas Way and more
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Cosmic Beasts' frontman has quite a story to tell, and two Vegas hard rock giants are due to release new albums
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As We See ItShoppers’ alert: Buffalo Exchange heads to Downtown Las Vegas
Friday, July 11, 2014 After 20 years in the University District, Las Vegas’ favorite thrift store, Buffalo Exchange, is moving Downtown.
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UFCPlan your Fight Week
Thursday, July 3, 2014 From an art exhibit to the Ultimate Fighter finale, your to-do list for the days ahead
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A&EEvents Guide: Fourth of July 2014
Monday, June 30, 2014 From fireworks shows to community events to nightclub parties, how to celebrate America's big 238.
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MusicContainer Park kicks off Under the Lights with Cults
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 The show was just the kind of event the urban mecca has needed since it opened last November.
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A&ELocal music news & notes: Milo's Cellar, big band jazz and more
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Plus live music at Lavo, a Kickstarter and upcoming releases from Vegas locals.
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A&EDTP invites Vegas artists to licensing event 'Putting Music to Work'
Friday, June 20, 2014 The discussion couldn’t have come at a timelier moment.
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MusicVegas bands take center stage on Vegas PBS' new Internet series
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Local bands are recording performances for the new program, which begins airing this fall.
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DiningDowntown dining gets healthier with Grass Roots juice bar
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 The health-centric eatery opens its doors June 18.
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MusicDTP reaches out to local musicians at town hall meeting
Monday, June 16, 2014 "Their money is where their mouth is."
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MusicOtherwise steps up for fundraiser benefiting families of recent shooting victims
Friday, June 13, 2014 The fundraiser will benefit the families of those slain in the June 8 shooting.
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MusicVegas MC Hassan Hamilton is a nice guy—until he steps up to the mic
Thursday, June 5, 2014 He knows how to spit fire.
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MusicThe Weekly Playlist: Vegas tracks to hear right now
Thursday, June 5, 2014 From Illicitor, Mother McKenzie and Mercy Music.
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MusicLiving room rock: Tips for throwing your own house show
Thursday, June 5, 2014 Limit, plan, borrow, think, pass.
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EntertainmentThe Weekly interview: The Moth & The Flame drummer Andrew Tolman
Wednesday, June 4, 2014 The LA-based band plays the Weekly’s Music Issue Showcase June 6 at Brooklyn Bowl
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NightlifeHot Spots: LA Riots at Hard Rock Live, Blues & Brews at Springs Preserve and more
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Also, Paul Oakenfold spins at Marquee Dayclub.
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A&EMeet Las Vegan Shamir Bailey, a new voice to know
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 The soulful EP, Northtown, drops June 11.
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NightlifeMemorial Day Weekend 2014 Guide
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 DJ royalty, bottomless mimosas and a "mansion party"—it's time to get your #MDW celebration on.
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A&EBoulder City stuffs its ears—and face—at the Dillinger’s annual block party
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 The Boulder City joint can throw one hell of a party.
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A&ETwin Brother previews songs from its next album amid a hectic live week
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 The local group emerges with new celestial tunes.
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As We See ItFast food workers are striking for a higher minimum wage
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Workers around the world are striking for their rights, and to raise the minimum wage to $15.
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EntertainmentThe Hard Hat reclaims some old Bunkhouse magic with its mobile outdoor stage
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 "It's like a Transformer."
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As We See ItFremont East bars unite for new Wednesdays Downtown street festival
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Did we mention the drink specials?
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A&EThe Interview Issue: Local photographer Fred Morledge
Thursday, May 1, 2014 A piece of the Berlin Wall you can pee on, happiness and a solid music scene. It's all available in Vegas.
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Site FeatureThe Interview Issue: Huntridge Tavern bartenders Art Cassata & Kate Alexander
Thursday, May 1, 2014 Cheap drinks get 'em in the door, but these two keep 'em coming back. Maybe the Jameson, too.
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MusicRevivalist rockers The Astaires are local and loud
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 The mod men opened for Joel Gion & The Primary Colours on April 28 at the Beauty Bar.
