Mike Prevatt
Story Archive
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Noise
Concert on-sales: Elvis Costello at the Wynn
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 Also: Kelly Clarkson, a pair of New Year’s Eve shows and Elton John’s final Million Dollar Piano dates.
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Noise
Concert on-sales: Pink, Chicago and Spoon
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 Also: Black Label Society and a slew of new Brooklyn Bowl shows.
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Intersection
Vegas united: When tragedy struck, the city turned into a community
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 We demonstrated that we unequivocally care about one another.
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Noise
R.I.P. Aly Prudence, omnipresent Vegas scene bassist
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 There was nothing she wouldn’t and couldn’t learn: punk, funk, disco, jazz, the entire rock spectrum and even a bit of hip-hop.
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A&E
Entertainment cancellations in light of Sunday's shooting
Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 Follow this developing list of shows going dark this evening.
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Noise
Concert on-sales: Nine Inch Nails, Lana Del Rey, The Misfits and more
Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 Also: Willie Nelson, Noel Gallagher and another Killers show.
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Noise
Fifth Cut Copy album ‘Haiku From Zero’ underwhelms
Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 The reliability of Cut Copy albums mirrors that of Star Trek films: The even-numbered ones are the keepers; the odd-numbered ones, not so much.
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Intersection
The seven best recent Vegas Golden Knights tweets
Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 “Forgive us if we’re not acting like we’ve scored before...we haven’t!”
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Intersection
Light up the lounges: An argument for recreational cannabis clubs
Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 The governor’s task force predicted tourists would account for 63 percent of Nevada’s recreational marijuana sales, but where did it expect those millions to toke up?
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Noise
The National’s ‘Sleep Well Beast’ balances the exploratory with the traditional
Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 After its work on a Grateful Dead covers album, the band has learned to stretch out and experiment with more gusto.
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A&E
Vegas Extreme Park gets the go-ahead from Clark County
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 Amenities will include lakes for cable wakeboarding, surf and whitewater rafting; indoor biking and skydiving; towers for rock climbing and bungee jumping; and ziplines.
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A&E
Concert on-sales: The National, Bruno Mars and Cosmopolitan’s NFR shows
Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 Also: Unsane, Life is Sh*t Festival and another Moody Blues run
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Intersection
The reality behind the recall attempt in Clark County
Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 Problems abound over this development, chief of which being the GOP has given zero reasons for launching it.
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Features
Women of Intrigue: Cami Christensen
Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 The Westgate Vice President of Resort Operations & Assistant General Manager has been part of a team for most of her life, especially as a collegiate basketball player.
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Features
Women of Intrigue: Amanda Moore
Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 The marketing director for the Las Vegas arm of concert is responsible for hyping many of the city’s biggest and most noteworthy shows.
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Intersection
What you need to know about experiencing the solar eclipse
Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 Nevada doesn’t sit in the “path of totality,” so just 72 percent of the sun will be covered above Las Vegas.
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Noise
Albums we’ve liked in 2017: Algiers’ ‘The Underside of Power’
Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 Of this year’s musical rebukes of the Trump presidency, none resonate quite like this Atlanta quartet’s sophomore LP.
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Intersection
No ganja on the go, Clark County stresses
Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 Never underestimate the human ability to brainstorm ways to get blitzed.
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Noise
Album review: Arcade Fire’s ‘Everything Now’ is the band’s first dud
Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 Two songs manage to resonate nonetheless, both alluring ABBA homages aided by Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter.
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A&E
Concert on-sales: Nas, Maxwell and Raphael Saddiq
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 Also: Hollywood Undead, Bayside and Theresa Caputo.
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Noise
Linkin Park's tour and MGM show canceled
Saturday, July 22, 2017 Ticketholders for the September 2 Grand Garden Arena show can seek out refunds at point of purchase.
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A&E
Walk, play and ride Downtown’s forthcoming ‘Walking Dead’ attraction
Thursday, July 20, 2017 We knew there would be zombies, but we didn’t know how we’d encounter them.
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A&E
Five save-room-for desserts
Thursday, July 13, 2017 Honey toast, bananas foster and sticky toffee pudding.
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Intersection
Supply a Teacher tweaks the traditional student supply collection drive
Thursday, July 13, 2017 Teachers go out of pocket to the tune of an average $500, according to Time.com.
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Intersection
Welcome to the terabyte: What does Cox’s new data-usage Internet plan mean for you?
Thursday, July 6, 2017 Only 2 percent of Cox users currently cross the 1 TB threshold.
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Intersection
Key club: It’s City vs. County for celeb adoration
Thursday, June 22, 2017 The mayor’s office has been handing out the Key to the City for decades, to Elvis, Michael Jackson and more.
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Features
Las Vegan Rob Whited has lived a rock ’n’ roll life others only dream about
Thursday, June 22, 2017 Whited has circled the world umpteen times over, parlaying his role as drum tech for The Killers into similar gigs with Death Cab for Cutie and Bruce Springsteen.
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Noise
Concert on-sales: Emerge Music and Impact Conference, Kesha
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Also: Ruff Ryders, Metal Alliance Tour and Viva Ras Vegas weekender.
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Noise
Concert on-sales: The Weeknd, Run the Jewels, Andrew W.K. and more
Thursday, June 15, 2017 Also: The Drums, Tegan and Sara and Chicano Batman.
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Noise
A rundown of Roger Waters' most political songs
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 From Dark Side of the Moon to new solo album Is This the Life We Really Want?, Waters has spent a career speaking his mind in his music.
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Music
English rockers Ride take full advantage of reunion on 'Weather Diaries'
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 The shoegaze trailblazers continue their artistic progression.
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Intersection
A website’s legit sex-ed resource offers frustrated parents an alternative
Thursday, June 8, 2017 Parents can preview the numerous subjects, choose the ones they’re comfortable having their kids read and whitelist the pages.
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A&E
Concert on-sales: Arcade Fire, Diana Ross, Jon Bellion and more
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 Also: P.O.D., My Life with a Thrill Kill Kult and two Raw Femme showcases.
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Intersection
Teens share their experiences being bullied at local high schools
Thursday, June 1, 2017 The forum was almost exclusively about bullying, with a panel of three young actors whose recent movie projects delve into harassment.
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Noise
Album review: Pumarosa’s ‘Witch Craft’ marks a promising debut
Thursday, May 25, 2017 The London quintet excels in compositional payoffs and works from a large musical toolbox.
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A&E
Concert on-sales: Cee Lo, Dead Cross and OBC
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 The Goodie Mobb/Gnarls Barkley member returns to Las Vegas for shows in a more intimate setting.
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Intersection
Two new spots join the Valley’s growing coffeehouse scene
Thursday, May 18, 2017 Downtown Henderson’s Public Works Coffee Bar and a second Grouchy John’s are slated to open within the month.
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A&E
Infinite resource: The modern library has become far more than a quiet home for books
Thursday, May 4, 2017 I’ve seen all kinds of programs, from literary discussions to independent movies, but the ones with live music might rank highest.
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Noise
Album review: At the Drive-In’s ‘in*ter a*li*a’ picks up where the group left off in 2000
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 It’s frenetic yet focused, its anthemry now rawer and more exploratory.
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Noise
Concert on-sales: Janet Jackson, Erykah Badu, Kings of Leon
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 Teaser: Also: Billy Currington, Pepe Aguilar and Il Divo’s new Venetian residency
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Intersection
LGBT favorite Hamburger Mary’s plans its Vegas return
Thursday, April 27, 2017 Flair Nightclub owner Lou Placencia will split his property between the existing dance spot and a new (and bigger) Mary’s
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Noise
The Big Friendly Corporation’s remarkable new album speaks of grief and love
Thursday, April 27, 2017 The Vegas quintet has dealt with illness, job loss, a miscarriage, band member departures and deaths.
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A&E
Las Vegas books a cultural win with American Dreams
Monday, April 24, 2017 The Friday-Saturday series of literary events showcased enlightening performances from national and local writers.
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Noise
Concert on-sales: Lindsey Buckingham & Christine McVie, Common, Linkin Park and more
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Also: Aaron Lewis, Alejandro Fernandez, Iliza Shlesinger and AFI
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Intersection
Caridad Lyfts up the homeless
Thursday, April 13, 2017 “It gives our clients a chance to better their lives with respect."
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Comedy
Concert on-sales: Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Mel Brooks
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Also: Father John Misty, Melissa Etheridge and … two different editions of Yes.
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Intersection
For local beermakers, there’s a catch to proposed production cap increases
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Local brewers have mixed feelings about bills that address the nascent craft beer industry in Nevada.
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A&E
House pioneer Jesse Saunders gets a new gig at Drai’s
Thursday, April 6, 2017 The Vegas-based legend finally returns to the Strip; he'll also host a screening of a documentary about Frankie Knuckles and the genesis of house music.
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Features
How might Southern Nevada’s outdoor experience be impacted by the new administration?
Thursday, April 6, 2017 The strain on the national park system could mean closed visitor centers, a reduction of maintenance and security, and limited resources for battling wildfires.
















































