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GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriters Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs are uniting this summer and fall to tour as “The Dukes of September Rhythm Revue,” and will bring their unique show to The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday, October 2. The three hit-making artists have assembled a stellar band for the occasion, and will bring the best of their mix of blue-eyed soul, rock, jazz and R&B to the stage in a series of collaborative concerts.

Donald Fagen explains the genesis of the tour, “Back in the early 90s, my wife (Libby Titus) was producing little shows in Manhattan restaurants featuring mostly friends – musicians, comedians and so on. This grew into ‘The New York Rock & Soul Revue’ which toured nationally for two years and produced an album, Live at the Beacon Theater. The 1993 show featured, among others, Mike McDonald, Boz Scaggs and myself. The shows were such a blast that we decided to tour together again this year as the mighty ‘Dukes of September.’ We’ll be playing the kind of R&B tunes that made us want to be musicians way back when, as well as select numbers from our personal repertoires. We’ve enlisted a swell group of players and singers – in fact, I’m so excited that I just can’t hide it. Be there or be square, chillin’.”

With this year’s “The Dukes of September Rhythm Revue,” Fagen, McDonald and Scaggs are giving fans an unprecedented opportunity to hear them delve deep into their individual classic catalogs of music, along with selected hits and tributes to their influences accompanied by a crack group of top players including Jon Herington (guitar); Freddie Washington (bass); Michael White (drums); Michael Leonhart, Walt Weiskopf and Jay Collins (horns); Jim Beard (organ); plus background singers Carolyn Escoffery and Catherine Russel.

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Sammy Hagar fans are in for a treat. The Red Rocker is back in Las Vegas and set to host a pre-concert kick off at his Las Vegas-based Cabo Wabo Cantina at Miracle Mile Shops inside Planet Hollywood on Friday, July 30. Hagar and friends will party like rock stars prior to his live performance with Aerosmith on Saturday, July 31 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Hagar’s pre-concert bash is open to the public and admission is complimentary. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. For additional information and restaurant reservations, call the cantina at 702.385.2226

Hagar’s hard rockin’ dining and live music venue, Cabo Wabo Cantina, combines the laid back beach-town vibe of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with the excitement of the Las Vegas Strip. Blending coastal Mexican and Tex Mex cuisine, the menu offers a tantalizing mix of flavorful food, killer margaritas, and an awesome venue where it is never uncommon to catch the red rocker himself jamming out with a live set on stage. Cabo Wabo Cantina opens daily at 11 a.m., with live entertainment on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 9:30 p.m. until close.

Cabo Wabo Cantina at Miracle Mile Shops inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is the flagship U.S. location for the legendary restaurant. The original opened in Cabo San Lucas in 1990, transforming the sleepy Mexican town into a major tourism destination, becoming the inspiration for one of the most recognizable tequila brands, Cabo Wabo Tequila.

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Country music stars Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers will perform at The Club inside the Cannery Casino & Hotel on Saturday, July 3 at 8 p.m. Throughout a career that has spanned four decades, the Gatlin Brothers have been entertaining audiences from Texas to the White House with their incredible family harmony.

Tickets are available now in four levels: table of four $79.95, Gold $39.95, Prime $24.95 or Reserved $14.95. Tickets can be purchased at the Cannery Casino & Hotel’s ticket sales counter located at the front desk, by calling (702) 507-5757

Larry Gatlin began his musical career writing songs that were recorded by legendary greats such as Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Barbara Streisand and even Elvis Presley. As a solo artist with his brothers Steve and Rudy singing backup, Larry released two albums and landed at number one on the charts with the Grammy-winning “Broken Lady.” Following the success of the album, High Time, credited to “Larry Gatlin with Brothers and Friends,” the Gatlin brothers formed an official trio and in 1979 signed a group deal with Columbia Records. Their first album as Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers spawned the number one hit, “All the Gold in California,” and sent the brothers on the road to the thrill of their fans. The Gatlin Brothers have released more than a dozen Top 40 hits, including “Used to Be Somebody’s Baby,” “Denver,” and “Houston (Means I’m One Day Closer to You).” They continue to tour with an enduring love of music and performing.

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The Palms Pool & Bungalows, in partnership with Cruzan Rum, has announced another exciting live poolside performance in its Cruzan Campfire Concert Series. Vince Neil will kick off the Independence Day weekend with a performance on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. Neil will perform a mix of music from his latest release Tattoos & Tequila as well as chart-toppers from his days as Mötley Crüe’s front man.

Tickets for Vince Neil are $30 for general admission and $50 for a VIP ticket that allows guests access into a special viewing area and includes a complimentary Cruzan cocktail. Cabana reservations are available by calling 702-942-6832.

This month Vince Neil will release his anticipated solo album Tattoos & Tequila which was co-produced by Neil, Jack Blades (Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper) and Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Buckcherry). The album, which is a compilation of genre defining hits that have inspired Neil throughout the years, serves as the soundtrack to the book by the same name which will be released this fall. The album also includes two new tracks, the title track as well as “Another Bad Day.”

Neil originally came into the national rock spotlight as front man for Mötley Crüe in 1981 and continued with the band for more than a decade.

This event is presented in association with Cruzan Rum. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. The Pearl Box Office is open from noon – 7:00 p.m. daily. Doors will open at 8:00 p.m. with a live DJ and show time is 9:00 p.m. For more information on upcoming concerts, please call 702-942-6888.

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World-renowned music icon Lionel Richie will bring his four decades of award winning hits to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31.

One of the most distinctive and instantly recognizable voices in music, Richie is excited to introduce fans to songs from his new album JUST GO which is a remarkable music marriage of his timeless style and a collection of contemporary material

Tickets go on-sale: Saturday, June 12 at 10 a.m.

Show date & time: Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31. Both shows begin at 8 p.m.

As co-founder of The Commodores in 1967, Lionel Richie experienced his first taste of success after the group signed to Motown Records in 1971, becoming one of the most popular U.S. funk bands with “Machine Gun” and “Brick House” before creating a slew of future slow jam Richie-penned classics with “Easy,” “Three Times a Lady” and “Sail On.” Richie began working outside the Commodores in 1980, working with such names as Kenny Rogers, Diana Ross, and other popular music acts of the 1980s. In 1982, the release of his self-titled solo quadruple platinum Motown debut set Lionel on a record-breaking pathway to global superstardom: 1983’s ten-million-selling “Can’t Slow Down” — which won a Grammy for Album of the Year – was followed by 1986’s massively-successful “Dancing on the Ceiling.” After a period of reflection and personal growth, Lionel returned in 1992 with BACK TO FRONT, followed by 1996’s LOUDER THAN WORDS, 1998’s TIME, 2001’s RENAISSANCE, 2003’s ENCORE, the aptly-titled THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION, a worldwide multi-million-selling retrospective, 2004’s JUST FOR YOU, and 2006’s COMING HOME. JUST GO, Richie’s most recent project, is an album with a decided musical twist and has Lionel working with today’s hottest hitmakers – Tricky Stewart & The Dream, Stargate, and Akon – to show that great talent is always timeless.

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Best-selling R&B group Boyz II Men will perform their chart-topping hits at The Orleans Showroom for two performances only, July 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. each night.

Originally formed as a quartet, Boyz II Men is now a trio of original members Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman. Since bursting on to the music scene in the early 1990’s, they have gone on to sell more than 60 million recordings world wide, making them the most successful R&B male vocal group of all time.

In 1991, the group released their first album Cooleyhighharmony, spawning multiple hits, including “Motownphilly” and an a cappella cover of “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.” It was this album that garnered the group their first Grammy Award.

Riding the success of their first album, they recorded a single for the Boomerang soundtrack, “End of the Road,” which went on to become one of Boyz II Men’s most recognized songs and biggest hits. They continued recording and released a Christmas album, followed by the Grammy Award winning II, which included the hits “On Bended Knee” and “I’ll Make Love to You,” the latter of which earned the group a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Follow up recordings include Evolution, nominated for two Grammy Awards; Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya; Full Circle; Throwback, Vol. 1; The Remedy and Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA, which garnered two Grammy Award nominations in 2009, 17 years after their first trip to the music awards ceremony.

Their most recent recording, Love, was released in 2009 and is a collection of non-R&B covers such as Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time,” Journey’s “Open Arms” and The Beatles’ “In My Life.”

Showtime is 8 p.m.

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Feel the “Good Vibrations” at The Venetian Las Vegas as they host a one-night-only poolside concert with The Beach Boys. While The Beach Boys mark more than 45 years of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. Guests can enjoy this special concert at The Venetian Pool on Thursday, June 17 at 8 p.m.

“We wanted to kick-off summer, and there’s no better way of doing it than with a poolside concert by The Beach Boys,” said Chris Yancey, executive director of entertainment for The Venetian and The Palazzo. “Guests can ‘Catch a Wave’ with the cool sounds of the Beach Boys while enjoying all the amenities of The Venetian and its luxurious pool.”

The Beach Boys have become synonymous with the California lifestyle since lead-singer and front man Mike Love penned the lyrics to their first hit, “Surfin’” in 1961. Since then, the band has had a string of chart-topping songs that spans nearly 30 years and includes eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Rock and Roll Music” and “Kokomo.” Throughout the course of their career, the Beach Boys have sold more than 100 million records worldwide and received 32 Platinum and Gold record awards from the Recording Industry Association of America.

Tickets are on sale now. The concert is Thursday, June 17 at 8 p.m. at The Venetian Pool. Ticket prices will be $25 and $45 plus additional tax and handling fees. A limited number of concert and suite packages are also available. To make reservations visit www.venetian.com, call 702.414.9000

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Toby Keith brings his boots and guitar to The Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.

Toby Keith’s love for country music developed at an early age when he learned to play the guitar at eight years old. His self-titled debut album as a country performer was released in 1993. The release sold more than 2 million copies and the single “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” hit #1 on the Country Singles Billboard chart. Keith’s second album, Boomtown, was released in late 1994 with his second #1 single, “Who’s That Man.” The album eventually went gold and boasted several other Top Ten hits such as “Upstairs Downtown.”

Following his 1995 holiday album, Christmas to Christmas, Keith released his third country album, Blue Moon, in 1996, which went platinum and included the #1 single, “Me Too.” Keith’s fourth studio album, Dream Walkin’, held several more chart-topping singles including the duet with Sting, “I’m So Happy I Can’t Stop Crying.”

How Do You Like Me Now?! was released in late 1999 and the title track went #1 on the country charts and also became a Top 40 crossover pop hit. The album brought him the “Male Vocalist of the Year” and “Album of the Year” awards from the 2001 Academy of Country Music.

In 2001, Keith released Pull My Chain which topped the country charts and gave the country superstar his first Top Ten pop album. Additional chart topping albums followed, as well as another Christmas album. In 2008, That Don’t Make Me a Bad Guy was released and followed one year later by American Ride which hit #1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart.

This event is presented in association with Andrew Hewitt and Live Nation. The Pearl Box Office is open from noon – 7:00 p.m. daily. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and show time is 8:00 p.m. The Pearl is sponsored by Citi; for more information on upcoming concerts, please call 702-942-6888.

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Beginning June 11, “Sgt. Pepper Live” featuring Cheap Trick will debut at Paris Las Vegas. Experience Cheap Trick as they perform a live interpretation of one of the most beloved rock albums in history during a limited engagement only at the Paris Las Vegas Theater. Below is the complete listing information:

“Sgt. Pepper Live” featuring Cheap Trick
This is a limited engagement. Showtime is 8 p.m. Performance dates include:

June 11 – 12
June 15 – 16
June 18 – 19
June 22 – 23
June 25 – 26
June 29 – 30

July 20 – 21
July 23 – 24
July 27 – 28
July 30 – 31

Cheap Trick rocks Las Vegas in this dazzling musical experience featuring world-famous rock stars, the Sgt. Pepper Symphony Orchestra and a live interpretation of one of the most beloved rock albums in history. “Sgt. Pepper Live” featuring Cheap Trick is a celebration of The Beatles’ influential album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. An energetic performance that features a live orchestra and a captivating experience of light and sound, Cheap Trick performs the entire “Sgt. Pepper” album live as well as select Cheap Trick songs.

About Paris Las Vegas
>From its dramatic 50-story replica of the Eiffel Tower to authentic architectural reproductions, Paris Las Vegas features elegant décor, European-inspired boutiques and a distinctive array of fine cuisine, including Chef Joho’s acclaimed Eiffel Tower Restaurant, Les Artistes Steakhouse and French-bistro Mon Ami Gabi. The resort celebrates the romance and excitement of the European City of Light. In the heart of the famous Las Vegas Strip, the passion and sophistication of Paris Las Vegas transports guests to Europe’s most romantic city. Paris Las Vegas is a Harrah’s Entertainment Resort.

About Bill Edwards Presents Inc.
A premier live entertainment company, Bill Edwards Presents Inc. has been producing world-class concert attractions for more than a decade. With a mission to maximize the live concert experience, Bill Edwards Presents Inc., is committed to booking, producing and marketing live concerts for artists around the globe. Based in St. Petersburg, FL, the company has produced events in marquee venues around the United States and the world with artists such as Cheap Trick, Alicia Keys, John Mayer, Josh Groban, Kool & The Gang and countless others.

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Roger Waters, co-founder and principal songwriter of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd, will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the original release of The Wall with a monumental tour including a stop at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Friday, Nov. 26. The Thanksgiving weekend show, scheduled to begin at 8 p.m., will feature a full band and a newly mounted state-of-the-art production of his ‘masterpiece of alienation and transformation’ performed in its entirety.

The Wall previously has been performed live in its entirety by Waters only 31 times including Pink Floyd’s 1980-81 tour in support of the album. A spectacular Waters’ solo staging and performance of the rock opera in July 1990 at Potsdamer Platz, celebrating the fall of the Berlin Wall, drew nearly 500,000 fans.

Originally released in November 1979, The Wall was America’s top-selling album in 1980, is one of the top-selling double albums of all time, and remains in the Top 5 of the best-selling albums in the United States. In 1982, The Wall was made into a metaphorical musical film directed by Alan Parker with the screenplay written by Waters. One of the most profoundly influential albums in the history of recorded music, The Wall continues to affect pop culture while resonating with generations of music fans worldwide.

In 1980, the New York Times declared, “The Wall show remains a milestone in rock history; it will be the touchstone against which all future rock spectacles must be measured.” For complete tour and ticket information, visit www.RogerWaters.com.

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