Spencer Patterson
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MusicAlbum review: Pink Floyd's 'The Endless River'
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014 The band's latest serves as a sad footnote to one of rock’s proudest legacies.
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MusicSources: Downtown Project to hand over Bunkhouse control to owners of Commonwealth and Park
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 It would mark a significant course reversal for Downtown Project, which purchased the Bunkhouse for $1.4 million last year, then spent months razing most of the old building and constructing it anew.
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MusicPhishing again: How did the band’s Vegas return stack up?
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 No sooner did I exit the venue after Saturday’s show than I began searching for tickets to Sunday’s finale.
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MusicSecond life: Was Life Is Beautiful able to one-up its successful debut?
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014 The inaugural festival succeeded largely on the strength of surprise. This time, there could be no replicating that initial burst of wonder.
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MusicWeekly Q&A: Life Is Beautiful organizer Rehan Choudhry is already busy planning next year's festival
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014 He's exhausted, but extremely excited about the future.
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MusicLife Is Beautiful: Which OutKast showed up Saturday night?
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014 This OutKast played like an improved version of April’s Coachella OutKast.
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MusicLife Is Beautiful: TV on the Radio stares into its future
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014 More than half the band's Saturday set was drawn from new album 'Seeds,' which isn't out until November 18.
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LIB pro tip: Find cheap beers and ‘secret’ shows at the Bunkhouse
Friday, Oct. 24, 2014 The Downtown venue is outside the fence line but will have its own access point.
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FeaturesLife Is Beautiful: Five burning questions
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014 Life Is Beautiful 2014 Preview: How will this year compare to last year? Plus so much more!
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MusicOf Montreal's Downtown return is more modest, but still indelible
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014 Seven years after its frontman performed naked at Art Bar, the glam-pop band delivered an eye feast of extraordinary visuals and a (sometimes) hypersexual catalog.
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MusicHow not to name a band
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014 Extra points off to anyone even considering swapping a “z” for an “s."
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MusicAlbum review: Foxygen's '...And Star Power'
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 Absorbed in pieces, the fourth album from LA retro-rockers Foxygen works slightly better than it does as an 82-minute adventure, but that’s not saying much.
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MusicAlbum review: Iceage's 'Plowing Into the Field of Love'
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 Has the Danish punk quartet thawed out?
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DowntownA fresh fence line: Notes on the new Life Is Beautiful footprint
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 Returning to LIB? Don’t assume you know exactly where you’re going once you get inside.
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FoodSurprising snackage at the new Bunkhouse Saloon
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 Bunkhouse grubbin'! Grits n' gravy and BBQ broccoli? These appetizers sound insane but taste delicious.
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MusicFive thoughts: DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist at Brooklyn Bowl (September 29)
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014 A memorable and unique night—filled with "equilibrius flourishes."
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A&EStep inside a vinyl collector's meticulous music room
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014 From concert posters to old-school gadgetry, Vic Wilburn has fine-tuned his favorite spot in the house.
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MusicConcert review: Bob Mould plays like he was made for the Bunkhouse—and vice versa
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014 Even more than his return itself, it was the way Mould returned that made the night extra special
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MusicA rainy night with Ty Segall
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014 The chaotic moshpit went from fun to foolish (see: the two heads I watched smash together during “Feel”).
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A&EKid Meets Cougar man Brett Bolton’s new project gets ready to debut live
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 Kitze + The CPUs' tech-heavy show includes projection-mapped visuals, drum pads—and a joystick.
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MusicVegas-based GC Records remains committed to putting the music first
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014 The label latest release: 15th-anniversary compilation 'A Snapshot of the 2014 Las Vegas Music Scene'
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MusicAlbum review: Death From Above 1979's 'The Physical World'
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014 Whatever the financial benefits of being back out there, it puts their mythology at risk, and the results are somewhat mixed.
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MusicLocal music news & notes: Dusty Sunshine plays one more show
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014 Plus, Rusty Maples brothers Blair and Ian Dewane tour in support of Hot Water Music frontman Chuck Ragan.
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NoiseCD review: Ty Segall's 'Manipulator'
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 Sometimes being prolific isn't always a great thing.
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MusicLife Is Beautiful announces lineup day splits, single-day ticket sales
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 Foo Fighters, Skrillex and Arctic Monkeys close out fest on Sunday. Kanye plays Friday, OutKast Saturday.
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Music2014 Fall A&E Guide: Game Theory finally gets reissued
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014 A retro treat from the 1980s power-pop greats.
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Music2014 Fall A&E Guide: Concerts
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014 From Katy Perry to Kiss, Ty Segall to Phish, fall's concert calendar is packed with notable names.
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Music10 things we learned about the new Bunkhouse last night
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014 The new shows end before some of the old ones started. Really.
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MusicSLS' Sayers Club promises a unique live-music experience
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014 "I approach live music as a party, not a concert," says Jason Scoppa, the man behind the venue's design and concept.
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EntertainmentCatch sounds from the LA-based FYF -- without leaving town
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014 There's lots of musical goodness flowing our way.
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MusicAlbum review: White Fence's 'For the Recently Found Innocent'
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 It picks up from last year’s 'Cyclops Reap' writing-wise, but in a less fuzzy, less fragmented sonic environment.
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FilmWhen sequels attack! Sharknado vs. Sharktopus
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 The two franchises are set to premiere their second installments on Syfy.
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A&EFive thoughts: Jurassic 5 (July 17, Boulevard Pool)
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 Cool new J5 feature: The group takes requests.
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MusicPhish (finally) announces Vegas return: Halloween weekend
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 The last time the Vermonters played Halloween here, they covered The Velvet Underground's 'Loaded.'
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A&ESo, how did Oneohtrix Point Never's strange set go over Saturday night?
Monday, July 21, 2014 The finale was the real highlight, an epic slab of ambient noise that shook frighteningly even as it pulsed with warmth.
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TheaterThe inaugural Valley Theatre Awards reflect back while pushing forward
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 'Anton Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard of the Living Dead' leads with six wins, 'Red' named Best Production.
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MusicBunkhouse's first shows to feature Bob Mould, The Breeders, RJD2
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 The Downtown venue relaunches August 25, with Built to Spill headlining.
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A&EFamiliar faces turn out for Love Pentagon’s fun, fast and fiery one-off return
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 As great nights with old friends tend to, it flew by, leaving the audience buzzing but also a bit bummed.
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MusicFive times the fun: Former local mainstay Love Pentagon reunites on Saturday
Wednesday, July 2, 2014 The band plays Backstage Bar & Billiards in a one-night-only comeback … or might there be more?
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MusicBeauty Bar has been sold—so where's the collective freak-out?
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Even if the beloved Downtown hangout's programming changes, other venues are carrying the independent-music torch.
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MusicPoster gazing: A first take on this year's Life Is Beautiful Festival lineup
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 An argument could be made that Life Is Beautiful trumped Coachella, Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza in the ’14 headliner sweepstakes.
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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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MusicFoo Fighters, OutKast, Kanye West to headline 2014 Life Is Beautiful Festival
Monday, June 23, 2014 Skrillex, Arctic Monkeys, The Roots, Lionel Richie among others on the lineup.
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MusicMark your calendars: Hot summer concerts in Las Vegas
Thursday, June 5, 2014 Kraftwerk, Justin Timberlake and more.
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MusicListen in: Clear space for these cool summer albums
Thursday, June 5, 2014 The season is chock full of highly anticipated album releases. Get all the deets here.
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A&EBoulder City bash: Toast to Year 3 of the Dillinger at its annual block party
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Find fresh air, live local music and a beer-drinking contest at the BC bash.
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A&ECoachella 2015 festival passes to go on sale Friday
Monday, May 12, 2014 General admission passes will sell for $375, fees included.
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FeaturesThe Interview Issue: Interviews the Weekly staff hopes--or wishes--it could get
Thursday, May 1, 2014 From the Swedish Chef to Deadmau5 to Anthony Bourdain, the people we'd really like to chat with.
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As We See ItDear Las Vegas: Why haven’t you been to Brooklyn Bowl?
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 We've seen enough empty floor space to make us uncomfortable.
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EntertainmentCoachella 2014 showed off some new looks and a noticeable lean
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 A bigger beer list. A refreshed art program. Crowd-drawing DJs. What's next for Coachella?
