Mike Prevatt
- « Older
- Newer »
Story Archive
-
A&E
Reflecting on 20 amazing years of shows at Las Vegas’ House of Blues
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 From Underworld to OutKast, and Erykah Badu to Jason Isbell
-
A&E
A primer on surging R&B talent Ella Mai
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 She won Best R&B Song—and was nominated for Song of the Year—for “Boo’d Up” at last week’s Grammy ceremony, scored three trophies at last year’s Soul Train Awards and is up for numerous Brit Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards and Global Awards.
-
News
How to find the right therapist for you
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 About a fifth of U.S. adults struggle with mental illness, but only 41 percent of that group received services in the past year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
-
A&E
Las Vegas rapper Mike Xavier follows a momentous 2018 with a hopeful new album
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 “When I think of how I was at rock bottom just a few years ago, it makes me feel so grateful that I never gave up. I want this project to be a reminder of how it’s never too late in life to be a dreamer.”
-
A&E
Parade celebrating the 'art and culture of strippers' planned for Las Vegas
Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 The objective for the weekender isn’t just a flashy, fleshy parade. The goal is to create an expressive, sex-positive event that respectfully honors the art and trade of strippers ...
-
Noise
Vegas improv-rock band Moksha gears up for an eventful 2019
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 Songs have already been recorded for an album due out once band members agree upon a unique way to release it. From there, more local gigs will be booked.
-
A&E
Rihanna? Tool? Adele? Speculating about possible Las Vegas resident performers
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 Recent developments—including departing talent at nearly all the residency-centric venues and the sudden postponement of Britney Spears’ second show, Domination—raise the question: Who's next?
-
News
Cinebarre is Las Vegas' latest luxury theater complex
Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018 Moviegoers clearly love glugging Kendall-Jackson chardonnay in reclining leather seats, and now there’s another spot to do so.
-
A&E
After a long absence from Las Vegas, Radiohead singer Thom Yorke returns for a solo show
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 What will he play at the Chelsea? Will the show focus on his recent Suspiria soundtrack? Might he play material from side band Atoms for Peace? And will he delve into the Radiohead catalog?
-
Noise
Three ’90s pioneers of electronic music play Vegas this week
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018 Tricky, The Orb and Goldie are all in town for separate shows.
-
Noise
What you need to know about alt-R&B act The Internet
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 Led by primary vocalist Syd, most of the band broke off from now-defunct LA hip-hop collective Odd Future.
-
Noise
Phish stuns with made-up album cover during its marathon Halloween show
Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 The Vermont jam band upends its "musical costume" tradition by concocting a whole new album by an imaginary Scandinavian band. It was glorious.
-
Noise
Khruangbin’s global aesthetic bleeds real emotion
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 One of the group’s masterstrokes has been incorporating its influences into a foundation of (largely) instrumental funk and psychedelic soul, and honing it into a distinctive, unified sound.
-
A&E
Phish’s memorable Halloween-run Vegas covers extend beyond its musical costumes
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 The Vermont quartet plays its fourth October 31 show in Las Vegas this week.
-
A&E
Seven reasons to hit the Las Vegas Book Festival
Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018 Listen, discuss, workshop and, of course, buy books.
-
A&E
Catch these three Pride weekend music acts
Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018 Jaimie Wilson, Superfruit and Nina Sky are headed to Las Vegas.
-
Noise
SG Lewis blends hi influences into all-night dance jams
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 The rising English artist lands at Vinyl on October 16.
-
A&E
Vegas might have lost Fright Dome, but it still boasts these grown-up Halloween attractions
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 From Freakling Bros. to Bonnie Screams and beyond.
-
Noise
Life Is Beautiful continues its Vegas evolution during its sixth Downtown edition
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 The 2018 edition was handily the biggest ever, from how many people attended to how many options they had at any given time.
-
A&E
iHeart’s Daytime Stage offers a discovery zone of rising talent
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 Hopes are high for Michigan quartet Greta Van Fleet, which has been riding the buzz train thanks to its unabashed re-creation of 1970s rock.
-
A&E
Legendary rock DJ Richard Blade talks New Wave ahead of Lost ’80s Live anniversary show
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018 “So many people call A Flock of Seagulls a one-hit wonder. We should all be so lucky to be that good of a one-hit wonder.”
-
Features
Women of Intrigue: Lisa Motley
Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 Director of Sports Marketing and Special Events, LVCVA
-
Features
Women of Intrigue: Faith Jessie
Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 General assignment reporter, KSNV Channel 3
-
A&E
Opening alert: Hamburger Mary’s relaunches in Vegas
Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 At 11 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, the Cabaret side of the restaurant turns into the 21-and-over Club Mary’s. Weekend drag brunch is slated to begin the first weekend of September.
-
Noise
The Dirty Hooks celebrate a big year with a new EP
Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 It’s loaded with carnal, grabby melodies, complemented by come-hither grooves and assured instrumentation.
-
Noise
A primer on cult rock band Dispatch ahead of its Vegas debut
Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 The band’s “final” concert in Boston in 2004 resulted in one of the great pilgrimages in rock history: an estimated 166,000 people.
-
A&E
Stevie Wonder’s first extended Vegas engagement could feature real fan-to-hero interaction
Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 He wants fans at his Park Theater shows to bring the music and mementos that remind them of special experiences in their lives.
-
Noise
Three under-the-radar shows to consider this week
Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 The Chamanas at Bunkhouse, Ben Nichols at Backstage Bar & Billiards and Snakehips at the Hard Rock Hotel pool.
-
Noise
A KUNV format tweak cuts back the station’s eclectic programming
Thursday, July 26, 2018 Longtime hip-hop show Word Up ended suddenly—and without warning.
-
Noise
Three under-the-radar shows: Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Holy Wave and Sarah Shook & The Disarmers
Thursday, July 12, 2018 Bonus: another chance to catch hometown hero Shamir.
-
A&E
Panic! at the Disco’s Brendon Urie launches a human rights foundation
Thursday, July 12, 2018 Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds isn’t the only Vegas-raised rocker fighting for equal rights and allying with the LGBTQ community.
-
Noise
Albums we’ve liked in 2018: The Armed’s ‘Only Love'
Thursday, July 5, 2018 Imagine a brew equally inspired by hardcore pillar Converge, lullaby metal crew Deafheaven, electronic post-punk outfit The Faint and 'Mellon Collie'-era Smashing Pumpkins.
-
Noise
Local DJs Warren Peace and Mike Pizzo highlight classics on ‘Let the Record Show’
Thursday, June 14, 2018 On one episode, rapper Talib Kweli talks Steely Dan.
-
Adult
World-record orgy attempt falls short in Las Vegas
Monday, June 11, 2018 Organizers praise "an amazing event" for the Sin City 8 weekender despite multiple venue changes, vow to try again in 2019.
-
Noise
The Magician is master of the mystic art of earworm jams
Thursday, June 7, 2018 Genre-wise, Stephen Fasano is as all over the place as a longhauling cab.
-
Intersection
World’s biggest orgy moved ahead of record attempt in Las Vegas
Sunday, June 3, 2018 Organizers announce move to "undisclosed location" hours before record attempt, citing privacy issues and difficulties with hosting sex events in Las Vegas.
-
Noise
Breaking down day 3 of Punk Rock Bowling
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Highlights included a history-heavy set from Crass, an ebullient Against Me!, a strangely preachy X and an inspired set from At The Drive-In.
-
Intersection
World’s biggest orgy attempt moves to Erotic Heritage Museum
Tuesday, May 22, 2018 The event was previously scheduled to take place at Embassy Suites during the Sin City 8 weekend.
-
Noise
U2 further elevates the arena rock experience at T-Mobile
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 The Irish quartet makes inspired use of technology and narrative visuals during the first of two local shows.
-
A&E
Five reasons to catch U2’s long-awaited Las Vegas return
Thursday, May 10, 2018 The foursome plays two at T-Mobile Friday and Saturday nights.
-
Noise
Concert on-sales: J Cole, Pink, Lil Xan and more
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Also: Jimmy Eat World, Whitesnake and Ninja Sex Party
-
Adult
World’s biggest orgy to be attempted in Las Vegas
Thursday, May 3, 2018 The current record is claimed by a 2006 Tokyo event in which 250 women and 250 men gathered to do the deed. “We will blow that number out of the water."
-
Noise
Concert on-sales: Fleetwood Mac, Mariah Carey and Janelle Monae
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Also: Gillian Welch, Café Tacvba and … Neil DeGrasse Tyson?
-
Noise
Concert on-sales: J Balvin, A Perfect Circle and Billie Joe Armstrong‘s new band
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Also: The Breeders return, Alanis adds a second show and Method Man & Redman hit Brooklyn Bowl.
-
Business
MGM helps produce an LGBT wedding album
Saturday, April 14, 2018 MGM sees the endeavor more as an extension of its inclusive values than an attempt to lure more LGBT guests.
-
Noise
Concert on-sales: System of a Down, a K-Pop Festival and Enrique Iglesias
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Also: Cults, Gwen Stefani’s new residency and an additional Caifanes performance
-
Noise
Bassist Dave Hartley talks about The War on Drugs’ anticipated return to Las Vegas
Thursday, April 5, 2018 The Philadelphia band has only played here once, supporting The Hold Steady back in 2009.
-
Noise
Concert on-sales: Ice Cube, MC5 and Counting Crows
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Also: Banda MS, Adam Ant and a new neo-soul series at Brooklyn Bowl
-
A&E
Singer-songwriter Aimee Mann added to The Believer Festival
Monday, April 2, 2018 The latest addition rounds out a packed program for the weekender's closing variety show.
-
A&E
Vegas upstart Battle Born Games is set to debut with Don’t Get Drunk
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Local board game company Battle Born Games is making its debut with Don’t Get Drunk, which has been described as “an adult Candy Land.”