This was my second LV Glam in two months. I’m still nervous about my skills, because I keep comparing myself to the pro photographers who work alongside me, shooting the models that attend every month.
LV Glam is the brainchild of Adam Martinez of Vegas Music and Film. It is a live networking event and provides a creative platform for the photographer, model, makeup artist, body painter, fashion designer, and hair stylist. May’s networking event went into its new summer hours, from 4-8 p.m., and for me, it keeps on getting better and better, month after month. Much to my happiness and delight, we had three male models to work with: John, Anwar, and Zack, in addition to the four female models present, which included Victoria, Princess and Heather. We also had a talented MUA (make-up artist)/hair stylist named Sabrina, and three fashion designers: Beverly, Victoria, and Zack.
I think I felt more at ease this time around, considering it was only my second Glam, and I was surrounded by so much talent and creativity. The property where Glam takes place is in the heart of the Arts District, in Downtown Las Vegas. It becomes a focal point of activity during the monthly First Friday event. But for now, it was ground zero for fashion and glamour.
I was very happy to see male models attend this month’s Glam. My interest and focus is on the male model, and it’s been difficult for me to convince male models to attend Glam. The event is free for models; photographers pay a $25 fee to attend and shoot. Both times I’ve attended the shooting goes past the official ending time; there are no time limits where creativity is involved. Sometimes you get so wrapped up in what you are doing with a model that you lose track of time and are having so much fun that you don’t want to call it a day.
Some LV Glam Photos By Julie Kasperson
( click photo to get a larger image )
Anwar
Heather
John
Zack, Princess, & Anwar
All photo credits: Julie Kasperson ( click pictures to enlarge )
-VegasJules ( Julie Kasperson ) can be contacted through her facebook page.
News of the death of Levi Stubbs, the lead singer of the original Four Tops, exactly 5 weeks ago was pushed back into my subconscious because of other overwhelming life concerns and issues, but when I finally had a chance to relax, the thought popped back up that this was a significant event. I had always been a fan of the Motown Sound groups of the 60's. In 1967 I walked the short distance from my dormitory at Case Institute Of Technology in Cleveland, Ohio ( now Case-Reserve University ) with my roommate and our respective dates to see the Four Tops at a small venue ( just a bar with a lounge basically, on Euclid Avenue whose name I can't recall. ). We were the only white people there, but it did not seem to matter ( even with the national racial tensions of the previous summer ) to anybody. When they sang "Bernadette" ( their current hit ) we all jumped out of our chairs and danced, and cheered.
Motown sounds softly emanating from a small portable radio on my dorm desk from a local Cleveland station was the constant background theme for all my study sessions that year in the Freshmen dorms. Mainly because the music was so soft and unobtrusive and melodic, unlike modern hip hop. I grew to appreciate what was called R&B ( rhythm and blues ) back then.
So looking around Vegas' offerings of resurrected soul groups of the 60's, the only current show I could find was at the Sahara:
"Sit back for an unforgettable evening of smooth harmonies as The Platters, Cornell Gunter's Coasters and the Marvelettes sing the top hits of the 50's and 60's in the Sahara's legendary Congo Room. Playing nightly at 7:30pm in the Congo Room. "
I haven't heard much about this show, but it is definitely on my list of must shows to see.
And in researching this "half essay" of a post, I came across this gem: I can't place it in time but it was a concert of the Temptations at the Stardust Hotel, which was imploded on March 13, 2007, so it is probably more than 2 years old. "My Girl" is still my very favorite Temps song ( "I've got sunshine on a cloudy day. When it's cold outside, I've got the month of May... ):
The Temps In Vegas
And If You Happen To Be In The LA Area
LA's Longest running 60's shindig held every 3rd Saturday at the Vine Bar in Hollywood. Bring a friend, make a friend! No cover from 9-10pm.
Event: The Bullet 60’s Soul Garage Club Time: November 15, 2008 9:00PM Location: The Vine Bar, 1235 Vine St., Hollywood, CA 90038
Also from 9pm-10pm we'll be playing videos from Martha and The Vandellas, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Shirley Ellis, Smokey Robinson, The Marvelettes, The Ronettes, The Supremes, The Troggs, Four Tops, James Brown, Isley Brothers, Jr. Walker and The Allstars amd many more!
Eli "Paperboy" Reed And The True Loves
Growing up in Brookline, MA, Eli Reed had wide exposure to music. His father was a critic and lent his extensive record collection to his son, who soaked up as much as he could, gravitating toward the gospel, soul, blues, and R&B albums especially. Teaching himself piano, guitar, and harmonica, and busking in Harvard Square to practice his chops and performing skills, after finishing high school he found work in Clarksdale, MS, but upon moving there, and finding that the job had fallen through, Reed introduced himself to the music community there, playing frequently at local clubs and even ending up under the tutelage of drummer Sam Carr. It was in Mississippi that Reed also got his nickname, "Paperboy," thanks to the newsboy-styled hat he was wearing at the time, but after nine months there, at his parents' bequest he moved north to attend the University of Chicago. In Chicago Reed was able to meet soul singer Mitty Collier, who had had a hit in 1964 with the single "I Had a Talk with My Man" but had since turned to ministry. The young musician impressed her so much -- he auditioned on the piano in his dormitory -- that she asked him to be the Minister of Music at her church, a position he held until he returned to Boston after a year of school. Back home, Reed worked on assembling his band, called the True Loves, and in 2005 he self-released the record Sings "Walkin' and Talkin' (For My Baby)" and Other Smash Hits, a collection of covers and originals. The band began to gain recognition around town, particularly thanks to Reed's enthused and passionate singing, and a performance at 2007's SXSW attracted some label interest. Signed to Boston-based Q Division, Eli "Paperboy" Reed & the True Loves issued their second full-length, Roll with You (with all songs written or co-written by Reed), in the spring of 2008. ~ Marisa Brown, All Music Guide
Press play button above for R&B sample: "It's Easier" by Eli "Paperboy" Reed And The True Loves ! Now, this is the type of music that I wish would stage a comeback!
Press play button above for R&B sample: cover of the Delphonics' "Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time" by "The Wrecking Crew" featuring Vegas based Tony Q on saxophone and Peter Lep on vocals.
Local Artists - R&B Bookmarks From Reverb Nation
"Early Clover has the kind of animated showmanship and comic persona that can fool most people into thinking he's one of the original Coasters, rather than a member of a spin-off group, Cornell Gunter's Coasters, playing at the Sahara." - Las Vegas Weekly Entertainment Roundup by Mike Weatherford, September 23, 2003
I am excited about being invited to a special Cirque Du Soleil Tapis Rouge event at Revolution and Love in the Mirage Thursday night. This will be fun. More later.
About Tapis Rouge
"Tickets are on sale now for Cirque du Soleil's new LOVE Tapis Rouge™ at The Mirage, call 866-236-5652. Beginning June 26, Tapis Rouge™ will begin each night 90 minutes before the 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. performances, Thursday through Monday, inside The Beatles REVOLUTION Lounge, located just steps away from the LOVE Theatre.
French for "red carpet," the "Tapis Rouge" concept was originally developed in 1999 for Cirque du Soleil's touring production, Dralion, and remains the name coined for the VIP package of Cirque du Soleil's Touring Shows Division as a whole. The Tapis Rouge™ package for LOVE is the first permanent show with such an experience.
The $295 Tapis Rouge™ package includes the price of a VIP show ticket and the following amenities: special VIP will-call line; customized gift bag with specially created merchandise; collectible Tapis Rouge™ lanyard provided for complimentary VIP access to the REVOLUTION Lounge for an entire week; exclusive reception before the LOVE performance at the REVOLUTION Lounge with tray-passed hors d'oeuvres and specialty cocktails; hosts to provide insights into LOVE; exclusive behind-the-scenes footage; VIP escorted access into the LOVE Theatre; and VIP line at concessions."
Being the avid radio listener that I am, I caught the KNPR ( Nevada Public Radio ) show, State Of Nevada, that discussed the new documentary about Hank Greenspun “Where I Stand,” which is premiering at CineVegas. More information here. Hank Greenspun in many ways was as colorful a character as Howard Hughes. See a special showing at the Brandon Theatre at the Palms tomorrow at 1 PM. ( Admission: $10; $9 for students and seniors. Festival passes are also available, from $100 to $600; 992-7979, www.cinevegas.com ).
I am starting to visit the free lounge acts again. In search of the old Vegas! If it is free and I am not forced to pay for a drink, I'll be there! I was pleasantly surprised the other night to see a group called "Front Page" at the Plaza ( downtown )that was worth watching. When people are sitting at the slot machines and they stop gambling to listen, you know that the show has a certain appeal! ( See video below. )
Front Page Is Playing At The Plaza:
June 19,20,21,22, 2008 - Thursday thru Sunday at the Aqua Lounge 7:00pm to 12:30am
And last but not least, I just had to put in a plug for the I Can Do It! 2008 - Las Vegas
Date: June 26, 2008 - June 29, 2008 Sponsored by: Hay House Location: Las Vegas, NV
Today's most inspirational speakers gathered together for one incredible weekend event!
Listings for hotel clubs and lounges that feature live entertainment this week:
DOWNTOWN
BINION'S Binion's Sports Lounge: Bull riding, 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday through Sunday, with live DJ entertainment at 9 p.m., and Bikini Bull Riding at 11 p.m. at 128 Fremont St. (382-1600).
FOUR QUEENS The Canyon Club: Rockin' Metal or Greats Classic Rock Night, Thursdays; Boogie Knights, Fridays; the M-80's, Saturdays at 202 Fremont St. (385-4011).
GOLDEN NUGGET Rush Lounge: Frankie Moreno Band, Wednesdays through Sundays at 129 Fremont St. (385-7111).
JERRY'S NUGGET Royal Street Theater: Motown Fridays with Early Clover and the Allstars at 10 p.m. today, $5-$10 with a two-drink minimum; Latin Explosion with Claudine Castro at 10 p.m. Saturdays, $5-$10 with a two-drink minimum at 1821 Las Vegas Blvd. North (399-3000).
PLAZA Aqua Lounge: Louie Louie, 9:30 p.m. today through Sunday at 1 Main St. (386-2110).
WESTERN HOTEL Lounge: Live music Fridays and Saturdays at 899 E. Fremont St. (384-4620).
STRIP
BALLY'S Indigo Lounge: Live entertainment daily. Tequila Bar: Rick Chavez at 4 p.m. Thursdays through Tuesdays at 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. South (739-4111).
BELLAGIO Caramel Lounge: DJs, Wednesdays through Sundays. Fontana Bar: Clockwork, Wednesdays through Sundays; Dian Diaz, Fridays through Tuesdays. Petrossian Bar: Bruce Zarka, Sunday and Monday; Marta, Wednesday through Sunday; Whitney Phoenix, Monday through Friday; David Osborne, Thursday through Saturday; Darrin Michaels, Tuesday; Norman Vito, Saturday through Wednesday at 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South (693-7111).
BILL'S GAMBLIN' HALL & SALOON Bill's Lounge: Live entertainment daily; Big Elvis at 3, 5, and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; Kenny Dee Band, today; the Crush, today through Sunday; Perfect Choice, Monday through Thursday at 3595 Las Vegas Blvd. South (737-2100).
CAESARS PALACE Shadow: Shadow Dancers, daily; DJ Tony Idol, Wednesdays through Sundays. Cleopatra's Barge: live entertainment nightly. Galleria Bar: Nicholas Cole Duo, Wednesdays through Sundays; Dehner Franks and Bob Sachs, Mondays and Tuesdays at 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South (731-7110).
EXCALIBUR Lounge: live entertainment daily. Octane Lounge: live entertainment nightly. Dick's Last Resort: Panama, Sundays and Thursdays; Dick's Gong Show, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; Disco Inferno, Fridays; Rocket Science, Saturdays at 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. South (597-7777).
FLAMINGO LAS VEGAS Margaritaville: live entertainment nightly. Dublin Up Lounge: live entertainment Thursday through Saturday at 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South (733-3111).
HARRAH'S LAS VEGAS Toby Keith Bar and Grill: Live country music entertainment daily. Carnaval Court: live entertainment nightly; Cook E. Jarr at 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The Range Steakhouse Lounge: Calvin Brooks and Jeff Popp at 5:30 p.m. Sundays through Wednesdays; Shelly Taylor, Thursdays through Saturdays. The Piano Bar: Dueling Piano Twins, nightly at 3475 Las Vegas Blvd. South (369-5000).
HOOTERS HOTEL Nippers Pool Bar: live entertainment Friday through Sunday. Casino Center Stage: Live entertainment nightly at 115 E. Tropicana Ave. (739-9000).
LAS VEGAS HILTON Shimmer Cabaret: Sunset Strip Band, 11:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 3000 Paradise Road (732-5111).
LUXOR Ante Room Lounge at the Steakhouse: live entertainment with Sam Riddle, Wednesday through Saturday at 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South (262-4000).
MANDALAY BAY Orchid Lounge: live entertainment nightly. The Kitty Club: live entertainment nightly; DJs, Hype Boys, Go Go Girls and Girlie Gang-Star, Tuesday through Saturday. House of Blues Courtyard/Crossroads: Nothing But the Blues, Wednesday; Unplugged with Slow Children and Floater, Thursday. House of Blues Music Hall: Carnival Salsa Nights, Saturdays; the Spazmatics, Fridays; Gospel Brunch with the Las Vegas Mass Choir at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday, $21-$40, at 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South (632-7777).
MONTE CARLO Houdini Lounge: live entertainment, Tuesday through Saturday. Monte Carlo Brew Pub: live entertainment daily; Purple Reign, Wednesday; DJ Donny Mak, nightly at 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South (730-7777). At press time, the casino had not reopened.
NEW YORK-NEW YORK Bar at Times Square: Dueling Pianos daily, $10 on Fridays and Saturdays. Big Apple Bar: live entertainment daily. Coyote Ugly: 6 p.m. nightly. Nine Fine Irishmen: Ri Ra, Wednesdays through Mondays; Michael Bowman, Fridays through Sundays; Celtic Rockers, Tuesdays at 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South (740-6969).
PARIS LAS VEGAS Napoleon's: dueling pianos, Tuesdays through Sundays; pianist, Mondays through Saturdays. Ah Sin: live music nightly. Le Cabaret: live entertainment nightly at 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South (946-7000).
SAHARA Casbar Lounge: live music daily at 2535 Las Vegas Blvd. South (737-2111).
STRATOSPHERE Images Lounge: Front Page, today through Sunday, and Tuesday through Thursday. Crazy Armadillos: Disc Jockey Salsa Nights, Fridays through Sundays. Top of the World Lounge: William Moran Jazz Trio 7 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays, and 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South (380-7777).
TROPICANA Celebration Lounge: Friends, Tuesday through Thursday at 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South (739-2222).
TUSCANY Piazza Lounge: live entertainment Wednesdays through Mondays at 255 E. Flamingo Road (893-8933).
THE VENETIAN Tao: Sutra with DJ Robert Oleysyck, Wednesdays at 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South (733-5000).
NORTHEAST
THE CANNERY Pinups Lounge: Denole, Tuesday through Thursday at 2121 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas (507-5900).
SPEEDWAY Pit Stop Lounge: DJ, Fridays and Saturdays. Latin band, Sundays at 3227 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas (399-3297).
NORTHWEST
ARIZONA CHARLIE'S DECATUR Naughty Ladies Saloon: Denise Clemente, today and Saturday; Greg Peterson, Tuesday through Thursday; Jerry Tiffe, 4 p.m. Fridays at 740 S. Decatur Blvd. (258-5200).
FIESTA RANCHO Club Tequila: Reggae at 9 p.m. Fridays; Latin nights, Saturdays at 9 p.m., and Sundays at 8 p.m. Cabo Lounge: Van De Guzman at 7 p.m. Fridays; Lou Martinez at 7 p.m. Saturdays at 2400 N. Rancho Drive (638-3611).
RAMPART CASINO AT THE RESORT AT SUMMERLIN/JW MARRIOTT J.C. Wooloughan Irish Pub: John Windsor Singalong, Wednesdays and Thursdays; live music at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Addison's Lounge: Touch of Silk, today and Saturday. Round Bar: live music daily; Bobby Dickerson, Monday, Wednesday through Sunday at 221 N. Rampart Blvd. (507-5900).
RED ROCK RESORT Rock's Lounge: Zowie Bowie, 10 p.m. Thursdays, 11 p.m. Fridays, 8:30 p.m. Saturdays; DŽjˆ Vu, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. T-Bones Chophouse: live piano music nightly at 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. (797-7373).
SANTA FE STATION The Charcoal Room: Tuesday Night Jazz at 7 p.m. Chrome Showroom: the Whip It's, 10 p.m. Saturdays; Blues at 8 p.m. Wednesday; Jerry Tiffe 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays at 4949 N. Rancho Drive (658-4900).
SUNCOAST Lounge: Live music 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Az One, today and Saturday at 9090 Alta Drive (636-7111).
TEXAS STATION Armadillo: Midnight Club, 10 p.m. Fridays; Huck Daniel's Celebrity Jam, 9 p.m. Saturdays. A-Bar: Darrin Michaels at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Oyster Bar: Derek James at 5 p.m. Fridays; Jazz Brunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays at 2101 Texas Star Lane (631-1001).
SOUTHEAST
ALEXIS RESORT 375 Supper Club Lounge: DJ Sugarcube at 10 p.m. Fridays through Sundays at 375 W. Harmon Ave., $20, local women free (800-851-1703).
ARIZONA CHARLIE'S BOULDER Palace Grand Lounge: the Cool Cats featuring Lena Prima, today through Sunday; Sidros Armada, Tuesday through Thursday at 4575 Boulder Highway (951-5800).
BOULDER STATION Railhead: Yellow Brick Road at 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Jerry Tiffe at 2 p.m. Thursdays. Boulder Blues: Live Blues 8 p.m. Thursday; Latin night, Sundays at 7 p.m. at 4111 Boulder Highway (432-7575).
GREEN VALLEY RANCH RESORT Quinn's Irish Pub: Darby O'Gill and the Little People, 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Limey Bar Stewards at 9 p.m. Thursdays. Hank's Steak House: Live piano music nightly. Ovation: Rich & Famous, 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Drop Bar: open-mic night, Mondays; live reggae, Wednesdays; live music, Thursdays. Bronze in Motion at 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson (564-8595/617-7491).
JOKERS WILD CASINO Lounge: Live music, today and Saturday at 920 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson (564-8100).
LOEWS LAKE LAS VEGAS RESORT Arabesque Lounge: live music nightly; Ricardo Greigo, 6:30 p.m. nightly at 101 Montelago Blvd., Henderson (567-1234).
NEVADA PALACE Jimmy Limo, 1-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at 5255 Boulder Highway (458-8810).
RITZ-CARLTON, LAKE LAS VEGAS Medici CafŽ & Terrace and Firenze Lobby Lounge: George Butts, 6 p.m.-midnight Tuesday through Saturday at 1610 Lake Las Vegas Parkway, Henderson (567-4700).
SAM'S TOWN Roxy's: Strange Brew, today and Saturday; Mr. Hipster, today and Saturday; South Beach, Sunday; Latin Dance Party, Monday; the Fab Unplugged, Wednesday; Sam's Town Live!: Las Vegas NOW with Dennis Bono at 2 p.m. Thursday at 5111 Boulder Highway (456-7777).
SUNSET STATION Club Madrid: Whip Its, Friday ; Evenflow, Saturdays; doors open at 9 p.m., $5 cover. Gaudi Bar: DJ All Nite Mike 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson (547-7970).
SOUTHWEST
ARTISAN HOTEL AND SPA Artisan Lounge: DJ Shinky at 9 p.m. Fridays at 1501 W. Sahara Ave. (214-4000).
GOLD COAST Gold Coast Lounge: the Royal Dixie Jazz Band, 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; Jonathan and Music Magic, today through Sunday; San Fernando, Tuesday through Thursday at 4000 W. Flamingo Road (367-7111).
THE ORLEANS Bourbon Street Cabaret: Mocca, today through Sunday; Volume 1, today; the Crush, Tuesday through Thursday. Brendan's Irish Pub: Killian's Angels, today and Saturday at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. (365-7111).
PALACE STATION Jack's Irish Pub: Live entertainment, 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Pasta Palace: Wes Winters, Mondays at 2411 W. Sahara Ave. (221-6531).
SOUTH POINT Del Mar Lounge: Del Mar Dueling Pianos, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Showroom: Purple Reign, Fridays; Rock the Point with Phoenix, Saturdays; DŽjˆ Vu, Mondays; Rock This Town, Tuesdays; Salsero -- live Latin entertainment, Thursdays at 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South (796-7111).
OUT OF TOWN
CASABLANCA (MESQUITE) Skydome Lounge: Live music, Tuesdays through Sundays at 950 W. Mesquite Blvd. (346-7529).
EUREKA CASINO HOTEL (MESQUITE) Season's Lounge: live music, Friday through Sunday, Tuesday through Thursday at 275 Mesa Blvd. (346-4600).
MATTEO'S RESTAURANT AND UNDERGROUND LOUNGE Underground Lounge: open mic at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Restaurant: Jimmy Strong's Jazz at 6 p.m. Wednesdays in the Historic Boulder Dam Hotel, 1305 Arizona St., Boulder City (293-0098).
MOUNT CHARLESTON HOTEL Karma 6 p.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays at 2 Kyle Canyon Road (872-5500).
OASIS (MESQUITE) Rock'it Lounge: Live music, Tuesday through Sunday. Club Xtreme: Hip-hop dancing, 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 897 W. Mesquite Blvd. (800-216-2747).
RIVERSIDE (LAUGHLIN) Losers' Lounge: Live music, daily. Service Industry Night, Thursdays. Women's dance-off contest, Thursdays. The Dance Club: Lightning Strikes: Karaoke, Sundays and Mondays; Sunday tea dance party, Sundays; country music line dancing, Tuesdays and Thursdays; country western dance night, Tuesdays; AM memories night, Wednesdays; Latin libido and tequila fever night, Thursdays; Mardi Gras night, Fridays; party night, Saturdays at 1600 S. Casino Drive (298-2535)
PAHRUMP The Nugget Casino ( Friday the 22nd & Saturday the 23rd ) 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 681 So. Highway 160 Jimmy & The Q
The Gallery at Summerlin 9330 West Sahara Avenue, Suite 180 (Sahara & Ft. Apache in Village Square) Las Vegas, Nevada 89117 For more information or to RSVP please call 702-228-6013
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