Single-evening shows by sizzling artists turn up the heat this summer…
A “one night stand with a hot entertainer.” The headline that got you here is called “clickbait”. And yes, I deliberately used an exaggerated promise, because entertainers of this caliber don’t always get the attention they deserve.
The big news last week (aside from a certain avalanche of felony convictions) was that the summer tour for Jennifer Lopez was canceled. Everyone’s second-favorite tabloid darling claimed it was “to take time off for family and close friends.” Sure, girl…sales were anemic and you made it look worse by using a lame-ass excuse.
Shows from Pink, Justin Timberlake, the Black Keys, and other big acts are struggling, too. Perhaps people are sick of plunking down hundreds or thousands of dollars, and then dealing with the chaos of crowds, extremely high “event parking” rates, and stars that show up hours late. Thank goodness, Las Vegas has the answer.
For the next several months, accomplished “local” singers with established histories and loyal fanbases are booked throughout Sin City. Great shows, great prices, wonderful venues, and convenient…often free…parking. How could you say “no”? Here are a few of our favorites:
Frankie Moreno – June 4th at Myron’s Cabaret (Smith Center for the Performing Arts). Showtime is 7 pm. Tickets start at $35 and can be ordered here.
Earl Turner “LIVE BY REQUEST” – June 7th at Myron’s Cabaret. Showtime is 7 pm. Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased here.
Michelle Johnson “THE LOOK OF LOVE – A TRIBUTE TO BURT BACHARACH” – June 8th at Myron’s Cabaret. Musical direction by Todd Hunter. Showtime is 7 pm. Tickets start at $35 and can be reserved here.
Travis Cloer “Blues, Pop, and Rock” with John Wedemeyer – June 8th at 7 pm, Spirits Lounge inside Stirling Club. Dinner is available, table seating starts at $50. Make your reservations here.
Clint Holmes “Concerts for a Cause” – June 11th at 7 pm at NOTORIETY LIVE. The first in a series to benefit NOTORIETY GIVES, an initiative to expose the wonder of arts to at-risk children. Tickets start at $40 and are available here.
Chris Ruggiero “Summer in the Sixties” – We’re bending the rules to include this one since it plays for three consecutive nights. But Chris Ruggiero is a VEGAS 411 favorite, as is this annual concert (see last year’s writeup here). June 14 through 16 at South Point Showroom. Showtime is 7:30 pm, tickets start at $35 and can be purchased here.
Christine Shebeck “Soundtracks – The Music of Cinema” – June 18th at 7 pm at Myron’s Cabaret. Tickets start at $29 and can be ordered here.
Sam Holder “At The Corner of Rock and Soul” – June 20th at Maxxan Jazz from 7 pm. No cover, food and beverage minimum. Reservations are required and can be made here.
Elyzabeth Diaga “Queens of Rock, Velvet Variations” – June 27th at 7 pm, The Composers Room. An acoustic version of the top-rated female rock revue with James Oleson on guitar. Tickets start at $20 and can be reserved here.
Marlene Ricci “Sinatra Her Way” – July 20th at 7 pm. Spirits Lounge inside Stirling Club. Dinner is available, table seating starts at $50. Make your reservations here.
Lucie May “LUCIEFR – 7 Deadly Sins” – July 29 at The Space. Postponed from an earlier date. Showtime is 6 pm, adults only. Ticketing and event info here.
In part two, we’ll feature even more “One Night Stands”. Click here to read.
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