Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas glows like a beacon at the intersection of I-15 and Route 95, but besides brilliant bright lights and never-ending excess, the local scene provides ample opportunity for touring rockers of all sorts. From hip downtown lounges to the swagger of saloons, Vegas also hosts festivals like Amplify!! Independent Music Comp Fest, First Friday, a nightlong celebration of the arts, the explosive Halloween fest Vegoose, and the UNLV-sponsored Las Vegas Music Festival, with a student-filled lineup of compositional music. Vegas' close proximity to Los Angeles offers an easy flow of traffic between the two cities, allowing local acts the potential of hitting it big. Not surprisingly, Vegas serves as the hometown for established artists like The Killers, Panic! At the Disco and Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis. An iconic, hot destination, Vegas also offers an excellent communication line for promoting music to visitors from around the world, so what happens in Vegas might not necessarily stay in Vegas..
Guide to Gigging in Las Vegas
Book a Gig: Venues
JILLIAN’S
450 FREMONT STREET
LAS VEGAS, NV 89101
(702) 759-0450
www.jillianslasvegas.com
Part of the Fremont Street Experience, Jillian’s hosts all forms of music. Send an email with bio, music links, dates desired and an estimated Vegas draw to Brian at booking@jillianslasvegas.com. Allow one month advanced notice.
DOUBLE DOWN SALOON
4640 PARADISE ROAD
LAS VEGAS, NV 89169
(702) 791-5775
www.doubledownsaloon.com
Near UNLV and two miles from The Strip, Double Down features punk and garage rock up to four times a week and never closes. Email Moss at doubledownsaloon@gmail.com with a music link, or send a press kit directly to the venue two months in advance.
DIVEBAR
3035 EAST TROPICANA BLVD SUITE E
LAS VEGAS, NV 89121
(702) 579-4707
www.vegasdivebar.com
Divebar features varied selections of rock bands up to five times a week, and Thursday nights feature a 10 p.m. open mic. Send a CD with “Attn: Booking,” and call the venue two weeks after for confirmation.
BUNKHOUSE SALOON
124 SOUTH 11TH STREET
LAS VEGAS, NV 89101
(702) 384-4536
www.bunkhouselv.com
This downtown venue features eclectic variations of rock up to five times a week. Email booking@bunkhouselv.com with website, links to music and a brief bio one month in advance.
ROX CLUB
5285 DEAN MARTIN DRIVE
LAS VEGAS, NV 89118
(702) 804-7699
www.myspace.com/roxclubvegas
An intimate venue with full-size dressing rooms, Rox Club hosts all genres up to six nights per week. Email booker Patrick Riesgo at patrick@roxclubvegas.com at least one month in advance.
CHEYENNE SALOON
3103 NORTH RANCHO DRIVE
LAS VEGAS, NV 89130
(702) 645-4139
www.myspace.com/thecheyennesaloon
This North Las Vegas venue features rock, punk and metal shows up to five times a week, and a sound system that’s been lauded as second only to House of Blues. Send a press kit to booker Brittney and follow up with a call, or email vegasscorpiochic@yahoo.com with a link at least one month in advance.
THE BOX OFFICE
1129 SOUTH CASINO CENTER
LAS VEGAS, NV 89104
(702) 388-1515
www.myspace.com/theboxofficecion
Managed by a non-profit organization devoted to local arts, The Box Office supports all genres. Call booker Cion or send an email to boxoffice@gmail.com at least 30 days in advance.
ZIA RECORD EXCHANGE
4225 SOUTH EASTERN AVENUE
LAS VEGAS, NV 89119
(702) 735-4942
www.ziarecords.com
Well integrated into the local scene, Zia Records hosts live in-store shows on Fridays and Saturdays. Contact Bryan via www.myspace.com/bryanatzia for booking at least one month in advance.
PROMOTE A GIG: MEDIA
LAS VEGAS CITYLIFE
1385 PAMA LANE SUITE 111
LAS VEGAS, NV 89119
(702) 871-6780
www.lvcitylife.com
A popular source for local info and off-beat entertainment news. Send a CD and contact A&E editor Mike Prevatt for review consideration at mprevatt@lvcitylife.com or ext. 395, with two to three weeks advanced notice.
LAS VEGAS WEEKLY
GREENSPUN MEDIA
2290 CORPORATE CIRCLE STE. 250
HENDERSON, NV 89074
(702) 990-2550
www.lasvegasweekly.com
LV Weekly‘s “Noise” section features album reviews and music news related to the Vegas community. For coverage consideration, contact music editor Spencer Patterson at spencer.patterson@gmgvegas.com. Website allows user-posted events.
RECORD STORES
Zia Record Exchange (see venues) offers consignment services and features a popular bulletin board perfect for posting show fliers. Contact any store manager for consignment services one week prior.
GEAR/ REPAIRS
COWTOWN GUITARS
2797 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY SUITE 14
LAS VEGAS, NV 89109
(702) 866-2600
www.cowtownguitars.com
Cowtown features Southern Nevada’s largest stock of used and vintage instruments. Guitar tech Rob Miller services guitars with a standard turnaround time of one week (rush orders available at additional cost). Contact Rob at (702) 862-8244. Walk-ins are accepted.
SAM ASH MUSIC
2747 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY
LAS VEGAS, NV 89109
(702) 734-0007
www.samashmusic.com
Widely-known instrument retailer Sam Ash also houses guitar/amp repair techs Robert Garland (Monday to Thursday 10-4) and Harry Bartee (Tuesday to Saturday 10-6). Standard turnaround time is one week; walk-ins are accepted.
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