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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.”

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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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Rock legend Billy Idol to perform at The Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.

MTV paved the way for many artists in the early ’80s and there is no arguing that the television format of heavily rotated music videos helped launch the career of rocker Billy Idol. Mixing his bad-boy good looks with an appealing blend of pop sounds and punk attitude, Idol quickly hit the top of the charts.

Idol was first on the scene as the front man of Generation X in 1976. The group released a self-titled debut in 1978 and in 1979 quickly followed up with Valley of the Dolls and eventually their final release before splitting up 1981′s Kiss Me Deadly.

Idol then pursued a career as a solo artist, and released the EP Don’t Stop in 1981 which was comprised of a cover of Tommy James’ ’60s hit “Mony Mony” and a pair of remixed Generation X tracks. Idol issued a self-titled full length in 1982 which included heavily rotated music videos for the tracks “White Wedding” and “Dancing With Myself” – the latter a remake of a Generation X composition. The debut set the stage for Idol’s commercial breakthrough, 1984′s Rebel Yell.

Rebel Yell became Idol’s best-selling album of his career, eventually going double platinum and spawning MTV/radio hits “Eyes Without a Face” and “Flesh for Fantasy.” 1987′s Whiplash Smile was another sizeable hit with songs “To Be a Lover” and “Sweet Sixteen.” An eight-track best-of set, Vital Idol, was issued later that same year and MTV’s most heavily played video that year was a live version of the previously recorded cover of “Mony Mony” which was part of Vital Idol.

Idol’s fourth studio release, 1990′s Charmed Life, included “Cradle of Love” and the album was Idol’s fourth consecutive release to reach platinum sales.

1993′s Cyberpunk was poorly received as Idol changed his image and his sound. A VH1: Behind the Music special and Storytellers performance followed and in 2005 Idol released his first studio album since Cyberpunk, Devil’s Playground.

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Three time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow is coming to rock The Joint this fall. Joining Sheryl will be the talented singer & songwriter Brandi Carlile. This performance by two great female rockers will take place Saturday, September 11 at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Tickets go on sale this Saturday at noon.

Catapulted to success in 1993 with the seven times platinum Tuesday Night Music Club, Sheryl Crow established herself as a fixture in the music community early in her career. She went on to earn three Grammys for the album–Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for the classic “All I Wanna Do.” The album also featured hits “Strong Enough,” “Can’t Cry Anymore,” and “Leaving Las Vegas.”

In 1996, Sheryl’s second album, Sheryl Crow, earned the Grammy for Best Rock Album and for the Best Female Rock Vocal Performance. 1998′s platinum The Globe Sessions also garnered the Best Rock Album Grammy. “Everyday Is A Winding Road” and “My Favorite Mistake” both reached the Pop Top 20.

The new millennium brought 2002′s platinum C’mon C’mon, who’s gold “Soak Up The Sun” peaked in the Top 20 and she again nabbed a Best Female Rock Vocal Performance Grammy for “Steve McQueen.” The four times platinum 2003 greatest hits compilation, The Very Best Of Sheryl Crow, was also a #2 charter, featuring a cover of Cat Stevens’ “The First Cut Is The Deepest.” 2005′s platinum Wildflower featured the duet with Sting, “Always On Your Side.”

In 2008, Detours was released, in which the fearlessly outspoken Sheryl Crow continued a journey of self-discovery that has increasingly appealed to both the head and the heart.

Sheryl is currently in the studio working on a follow-up to Detours which will be released in July 2010.

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The sensational Canadian trio of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart – better known as RUSH – will bring “The Time Machine Tour” to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Aug. 14. The concert, scheduled to begin at 8 p.m., will feature Rush’s classic hits and feature the legendary Moving Pictures album live in its entirety. This summer’s tour will begin in June and will visit approximately 40 cities throughout North America including Boston, Denver and Dallas.

Rush is one of the most inventive and compelling groups in rock history and is currently working on its 20th studio album with producer Nick Raskulinecz (co-producer from 2007′s Snakes & Arrows). The band has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and garnered untold legions of devoted and admiring fans. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Rush’s sales statistics place them third behind The Beatles and The Rolling Stones for having achieved the most consecutive gold or platinum studio albums by a rock band.

Released in 1981, Moving Pictures is Rush’s most successful album which also was certified four-times platinum. It features some of the band’s most popular songs and perennial radio favorites including “Tom Sawyer,” “Limelight” and the GRAMMY®-nominated instrumental “YYZ.”

Inducted into the Canadian Songwriters’ Hall of Fame in March alongside Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen and Gordon Lightfoot, Rush has been nominated for multiple GRAMMY Awards and won a number of Juno Awards. The group also was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1994 and bestowed the Order of Canada in 1997. Consistently celebrated and respected worldwide, Rush is the most successful Canadian rock band in history and remains one of the largest-grossing arena rock bands.

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GRAMMY Award-winner Michael Bublé announced today he will bring his “Crazy Love Tour” to Las Vegas for a one-night-only performance at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Aug. 28. The concert is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

Bublé, often described by his peers as “one of the most likeable performers on Earth,” is touring in support of his No. 1 selling release Crazy Love. The album entered the Billboard Top 200 Chart at No. 1 and remained there for two consecutive weeks. Critics and fans agree that this is his best album to date.

The “Crazy Love Tour” is currently selling out arenas across the country and is what many believe to be his biggest and most exciting show. Bublé’s performances are propelled by a string of smash hits including “Home,” “Everything” and his current single “Haven’t Met You Yet.” He also performs distinctive interpretations of classics like “Cry Me a River,” “Stardust” and “You’re Nobody ’til Somebody Loves You.”

“I’m an entertainer; it’s what I live for,” said Bublé about returning to performing. “I am excited to be back on tour. The show is bombastic, cinematic and at the same time a very intimate experience. Besides, I can’t wait to see my fans, I’ve missed them.”

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In celebration of Earth Day and in the spirit of Carlos Santana’s continued environmental and humanitarian efforts, Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits is partnering with Project Sole, a local nonprofit formed to collect durable footwear for communities in-need. Fans will be encouraged to recycle their gently-used shoes during Santana’s next set of performances at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino from April 21 through May 2 to support worldwide disaster relief. As a “thank you” to those who donate, fashionable shoe brands Carlos by Carlos Santana and Unity by Carlos Santana will offer a generous discount of 20 percent off their merchandise.

“More than 300 million children around the world are barefoot and therefore deprived of one of life’s basic necessities,” said Jaron Wilson of Project Sole. “The donations made by Santana fans will go to benefit disaster efforts in Chile after the recent, devastating 8.8 earthquake. In addition, they help protect the environment and allow us to continue the cycle of giving, one step at a time.”

Concertgoers and the general public are welcome to drop off new and gently-worn footwear mainly for donation to disaster relief in Chile. Some shoes will also be donated to local shelters and schools. Volunteers and staff from Project Sole will be collecting shoes before each performance of Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits from Wednesday, April 21 through Sunday, May 2 (show time is 8 p.m.). Shoe donations can also be made at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Box Office daily from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Recycled shoes will be delivered by Project Sole to schools, shelters and other community organizations around the world and around our town.

“I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with Project Sole to honor Earth Day in this way, and to contribute to people lacking such a fundamental human necessity. As we go through our day, we rarely think that something so basic is out of the reach of so many. By the simple act of donating shoes, we can make a real and immediate difference in helping others to improve their lives. They can walk to school, get to work, visit family and friends, and be protected from the elements. They can walk with dignity. And, by thinking about recycling and conservation in ways beyond paper and plastic materials, we move toward a planet that is healthier for everyone. I am inspired to now find more ways to recycle, and I hope that others will be too,” Carlos Santana said.

Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits is the first and only rock-n-roll resident show in Las Vegas, and features an ever-changing set list spanning the band’s classics such as Oye Como Va,” “Black Magic Woman,” “Evil Ways,” and “Maria Maria.” The show was exclusively designed for The Joint, voted “Best New Major Concert Venue” at the 2010 Pollstar Awards. Each performance includes a unique take on the band’s repertoire, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for show-goers.

Santana plays approximately 36 times per year at The Joint, with a show time of 8 pm. Ticket prices start at only $51 and can be purchased by visiting the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at Ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000. For groups of 12 or more, call the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office at (702) 693-5220.

About Project Sole
Project Sole is a shoe charity that utilizes new or gently-worn shoes to supply durable footwear for others in underprivileged communities throughout the world. Proceeds from the donations are used to make financial contributions in our local community. For more information, visit www.projectsole.org.

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