Stories by Spencer Patterson - Las Vegas Weekly

Deafheaven vocalist George Clarke connects with his crowd February 26 at the Bunkhouse.

Noise

Five thoughts: Deafheaven at the Bunkhouse (February 26)

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Smart setlist construction helped build the mood, with songs presented in mini-blocks from the metal band's three albums.

Gene (left) and Dean Ween, performing Friday night at Brooklyn Bowl.

Noise

Five thoughts: Ween at Brooklyn Bowl (February 17)

Monday, Feb. 20, 2017

The three-night total: 77 songs, without a repeat. That’s how you take over a venue.

Further Future isn’t happening this year.

Intersection

Festival fade-outs: A few local faves won’t be back in 2017

Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017

Extreme Thing has gone dark again and ACM’s Party for a Cause has transformed.

Features

Will Lady Gaga’s halftime show rank among these performances?

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017

Gaga's got her work cut out if she's gonna catch up with Left Shark.

Bradford Cox (center) and his Deerhunter mates, onstage at the Bunkhouse Sunday night.

Noise

Concert review: Deerhunter doubles up inside the Bunkhouse

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017

The indie band followed its hour-long set with ... an hour-long encore.

Noise

Ty Segall hits and missed with self-titled album

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017

The garage-rock great and famed producer/engineer Steve Albini occasionally fumble its collaboration.

Phil Lesh brings some friends to Brooklyn Bowl for three shows this weekend.

Noise

Looking back at Phil Lesh’s Grateful Dead days, ahead of his latest Vegas run

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017

Five memorable contributions from the Dead's one and only bass player.

Look for Beauty Bar’s concert calendar to get a bit heavier in the coming months.

Noise

Veteran Vegas talent buyer Patrick "Pulsar" Trout aims to expand Beauty Bar's sonic palate

Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017

"Obviously, it’s quality first. I don’t want to just have filler."

Noise

Iggy Pop to headline 2017 Punk Rock Bowling festival

Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016

The punk-rock icon is set to play his first Vegas set in a decade.

Intersection

Thoughts on how our hockey team’s name got bungled

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016

Did Foley fumble the puck?

The Fremont East Entertainment District, after dark.

Intersection

A new festival hopes to put Downtown on the comedy map

Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016

The Crapshoot Comedy Festival is three nights of stand-up showcases and live podcasts ... and it's coming our way.

Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman played the Pearl on November 19.

Noise

Five thoughts: Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman at the Pearl (November 19)

Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016

“Owner of a Lonely Heart” brought the crowd to its feet, but “Hold On” and “Changes” felt like real time-capsule gems.

Subterfuge get back onstage Saturday at Triple B.

Noise

An ocean can’t keep Subterfuge from this year’s Vegas Punk Rock Reunion

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016

"This is probably the last time this is gonna happen, so we want to make sure it’s a really good show."

Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio performs in concert with his band at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016.

Noise

Phish in Vegas 2016: Thoughts on Night 1

Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016

The true magic came early in the second set, during the jamming portion of TV on the Radio cover “Golden Age."

Features

The ultimate Halloween candy bracket

Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016

Halloween brings out some weird human behavior, so this year we went with it and created a way to determine the holiday’s ultimate stomach stuffer.

Intersection

ASCAP to Adrenaline Sports Bar and Grill: pay up

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016

“Whenever music is performed publicly, there’s an obligation to make sure the songwriter is being compensated properly."

From 1996 to 2016, Phish has had its share of unexpected moments.

Noise

Thinking back on Phish's most memorable Vegas nights

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016

A look at five of Phish’s most famous Vegas gigs.

Features

Hockey 101: A primer on the rules of the game

Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016

Tip No. 1: Don't get caught watching the puck.

Features

Your fall concert guide, from blockbusters to throwbacks

Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016

Plus, 10 new records you'll want to spin this season.

Electric Wizard’s Saturday-night headlining set felt like the high-water mark of a weekend filled with outstanding performances.

Noise

Psycho's four-day heavy-rock bash proves Vegas festivals can thrive inside casinos, too

Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016

Psycho's founder is already promising a return to the Hard Rock, vowing the 2017 edition will be even “bigger and better.”

Noise

10 bands to catch at Psycho Las Vegas

Monday, Aug. 22, 2016

From Boris to Converge, Mudhoney to Sleep, we'll help you plan your festival weekend.

Noise

Bong Load Records relocates to Las Vegas, reissues Beck, Elliott Smith and more on vinyl

Friday, July 29, 2016

The label's second phase begins with a rollout of seven titles, most available for order or pre-order right now.

Noise

By the numbers: Brian Wilson at the Joint (July 1)

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

37: Total songs performed. Don't you want to know which ones made the set list?

When the National Hockey League drops the puck on its 2017-2018 season next fall, Las Vegas will become a major-league city in the most literal sense.

Intersection

The NHL’s arrival in Las Vegas is something worth celebrating

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

When the puck drops on the 2017-2018 season, this will become a major-league city in the most literal sense.

Noise

Getting out of bed for We Were Promised Jetpacks (June 16, Bunkhouse Saloon)

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Was it worth it? Absolutely, for space-eating post-rock, noisy shoegaze and bouncy cuts reminiscent of late-’70s British post-punk.

Intersection

Editor's note: Welcome to the new Las Vegas Weekly magazine

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Our content has never looked better, and we’re confident you’ll find its new presentations more useful and informative than ever.

Noise

Macro-Fi's massive Bunkhouse reunion goes down memorably

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

It felt as much like a homecoming for fans as for the bands.

(From left) Vanessa Tidwell, Zabi Naqshband, Bob Gates and Bennett Mains of HOTS.

Noise

A Macro-Fi reunion brings Holding Onto Sound back together

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

"We’re gonna try to play as much Friday as we can before we pass out, just like we used to.”

Features

Marvel Hype Meter—‘Captain America: Civil War' vs. 'X-Men: Apocalypse'

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Black Panther's badass claws or Olivia Munn's latex costume?

Purple reign: Downtown’s freshly painted Prince mural, by local artist Krie of JHF Crew.

As We See It

In memoriam: Farewell Prince, one of Vegas' greatest resident performers

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

"For me, it’s another reminder to see musical heroes while I can. No matter how long it lasts, life’s too short—mine and theirs—for regrets over missed opportunities."

Noise

Five Miles Davis albums you absolutely should hear

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Beyond Kind of Blue.

Noise

10 musical reasons to Coachella this weekend (or next)

Thursday, April 14, 2016

And yes, weekend passes can be had at relatively reasonable prices if you look around (though beware of counterfeits).

The Killers play T-Mobile Arena’s opening night.

Noise

Impressions from T-Mobile Arena's opening night with The Killers

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Was this the greatest night in Las Vegas rock history? Sounds about right.

This Nov. 7, 2013, photo shows Bruce Springsteen onstage at the Stand Up for Heroes event at Madison Square Garden in New York.

A&E

Dreaming big: Some splashy gets for the new arena would be ...

Thursday, March 31, 2016

The Boss, T-Swift and many more.

Music

Wrapping Neon Reverb: Downtown's pioneering music festival felt reinvigorated

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Looking back at Neon Reverb 2016: Individually, Ty Segall won the weekend for me, but my MVP award goes to the Vegas scene, for reconfirming its depth and diversity.