HOT! Upcoming Concerts

Summertime in Vegas...it's nearly impossible to keep up with all the great shows headed our way.  Hopefully this HUGE update will help you figure out what's happening here in our great city AND let you be a part of a great music scene!  You may not be familiar with many of the bands listed here, but I urge you to check them out ASAP!  It's our job to support OUR scene and all those great people busting their asses to get all these shows booked in OUR city.  I've included a bunch of shows here, but if you don't see your favorite band or your own band listed, please shoot me a message and I'll be sure to make additions.  Here ya go:

VANS WARPED TOUR

June 30th @ Plaza Hotel Parking Lot

doors at 11am/ tix: $40 at gate

Bands:  Asking Alexandria, Attack Attack!, Of Mice & Men, Every Avenue + tons more!

(A Warped Tour Afterparty put on by Frequency Events will be announced soon!)

ADLER'S APPETITE

July 3rd @ Diablos

doors at 9pm/ tix: tba

PUDDLE OF MUDD w/ OTHERWISE

July 8th @ Red Rock Casino Pool

doors at 7pm/ tix: $30

MILLIONAIRES w/ Amoride, AfterPlayRewind, Greater Depths & Monstro the Whale

July 10th @ Hypnotic Lounge

doors at 6pm/ tix: $10

AMARIONETTE w/ Impurity of Mriya, Blessed by a Burden, Aurora & Survive This

July 13th @ House of Blues

doors at 5pm/ tix: $12

VANNA w/ A Loss for Words, Survive This, Scream to Kill & Ashylla Shore

July 14th @ The Sanctuary

doors at 5pm/ tix: $10

NEON TREES

July 15th @ Red Rock Casino Pool

doors at 7pm/ tix: $30

SCREAM IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT TOUR w/ Breathe Carolina, Chiodos, I See Stars, The Color Morale, Mod Sun, The Air I Breathe & Tek One

July 21st @ Justin Leavitt Skatepark, Pahrump NV

doors at 3pm/ tix: $20

ALKALINE TRIO w/ Smoking Popes, Dead Country & Dave Hause

July 22nd @ Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip

doors at 6pm/ tix: $20

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE

July 23rd @ Cosmopolitan Boulevard Pool

doors at 8pm/ tix: $39.50

MINISTRY OF LOVE

(help support the band for their chance to open Holiday Havoc 2011!)

July 31st @ Cabo Wabo Cantina in Planet Hollywood

doors at 8pm/ tix: FREE

WEEZER

August 5th @ Red Rock Casino Pool

doors at 7pm/ tix: $30

JESSE MALIN

(formerly of D*Generation)

August 6th @ The Royal House

doors at tba/ tix: tba

2011 VEGAS ROCKS! MAGAZINE AWARDS

w/ special guests: John 5, Wayne Static, Steve Stevens & many more!

August 21st @ The Hilton

doors at 8pm/ tix: $25

THE ALL STARS TOUR

w/ Emmure, Blessthefall, Alesana, Sleeping with Sirens & many more!

August 21st @ Fremont "Rock the Block"

doors at noon/ tix: $22

MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK

August 21st @ Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip

doors at 6pm/ tix: $20

LIONS! TIGERS! BEARS!

September 1st @ The Sanctuary

doors at 7pm/ tix: $tba

VOLBEAT w/ Cold & Anchored

September 2nd @ House of Blues

doors at 6:30pm/ tix: $22

KYUSS LIVES! w/ The Sword

October 7th @ House of Blues

doors at 8pm/ tix: $25

HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS w/ Ministry of Love, Amarionette, Ashylla Shore & Leave the Lights On

October 13th @ The Sanctuary

doors at 5pm/ tix: $11

Warped Tour News!!!

Uh-oh...it looks like there's gonna be a few thousand pissed off kids when the Vans Warped Tour hits Vegas next Thursday.  As you may have already heard, frontman Andy Six severely injured himself at a recent show in Hollywood.  It seems that Andy took a bit of a 15 foot fall as he attempted to jump back to the stage after scaling a wall.  The extent of his injuries were revealed today via an exclusive interview with Alternative Press magazine....3 shattered ribs...ouch!  In what can I can gather, it looks like he won't be hitting the stage any time soon and may have to scrap the entire Warped outing.  The good news for fans is that the rest of the Brides will be hanging out on the tour for the time being....so keep your eyes peeled!  Let's all wish Andy a speedy recovery!

Below is footage from the recent mishap:

Hot Upcoming Release: Of Mice & Men-the flood

http://www.riserecords.com

Former Attack Attack frontman, Austin Carlile is back in the fold as Of Mice & Men release their new album 'The Flood' on June 14th.  I can honestly say that this album is by far the best release by ANY Post-Hardcore/ mainstream band this year.  The album simply rocks and the musicianship is so different from any other similar band....and Austin's vocals are absolutely stellar.  I urge everyone to go out and BUY this album on 6/14....even if you already downloaded it....it's really that good.  The band wears it's influences loud and proud, as I hear bits of Pantera, Chiodos, Anthrax, Machine Head, and many other powerful bands in the mix.  They make it their own and what comes out is a truly original piece of heavy as hell music.  This is an awesome example of not expecting too much and getting blown out of your seat.....great job Of Mice & Men!

I'll be writing a proper review for 'The Flood' in the July issue of VEGAS ROCKS!  Be sure to check it out!!

*Of Mice & Men-the flood*

tracklist:

1.  O.G. Loco

2.  Ben Threw

3.  Let Live

4.  Still YDG'N

5.  My Understandings

6.  Ohioisonfire

7.  Purified

8.  Product of a Murderer

9.  Repeating Apologies

10.  The Great Hendowski

11.  I'm a Monster

Warped Tour 2011: Stage Line-ups are set!

http://vanswarpedtour.com/blog/id/1844675

In 3 short weeks, The Vans Warped Tour will finally be hitting Vegas!  The set times won't be announced until the gates open on Thursday. June 30th, but all 7 stages have released their line-ups!  Now, since this is my blog...I am listing my choices, so if you don't see your favorite band, just click the link above. 

TEGGART MAIN STAGE

3OH!3

A DAY TO REMEMBER

AGAINST ME!

ASKING ALEXANDRIA

ATTACK ATTACK!

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA

ADVENT STAGE

BLACK VEIL BRIDES

ENTER SHIKARI

MISS MAY I

OF MICE & MEN

WE CAME AS ROMANS

WOE, IS ME

THE WORD ALIVE

TILLYS/ AP STAGE

SIMPLE PLAN

THE READY SET

UNWRITTEN LAW

NINTENDO 3DS STAGE

EVERY AVENUE

GO RADIO

THE WONDER YEARS

SKULLCANDY STAGE

BIG CHOCOLATE

ERNIE BALL STAGE

THE DANGEROUS SUMMER

TERRIBLE THINGS

MADINA LAKE

THERE FOR TOMORROW

A SKYLIT DRIVE

Wow!  It's gonna be tough seeing all these bands, but I will sure as hell try!  Remember, the event will take place at the Plaza Hotel & Casino parking lot....gates open at 11am!  See you there!

HOT! Summer Tours hitting Vegas

Summer is right around the corner and that means one thing…awesome summer tours will be hitting Vegas on an almost daily basis! In no time, stages will be built, pools will be packed and thousands of eager music fans will invade every corner of our great city, hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite acts. If you’re like me, one of the biggest reasons for calling Las Vegas my home is the non-stop avalanche of well known and upcoming bands hitting our stages all year long. Yet, the summer is truly a special time for Vegas music fanatics, as every type of genre pays our city a visit. What’s better than filling your summer calendar with wall-to-wall musical escapades? So here you have it! We all know that dozens of new, un-announced shows will be added throughout the next few scorching months, but here is what we know as of now. Grab a piece of paper and a pen, cuz you’re gonna want to write this down!

JUNE
It’s that time of a year again, as the annual KOMP 92.3 Kegger invades the M Resort on Saturday, June 11^th. Hitting the stage this time around: Vegas’ very own ADELITAS WAY, along with hard rockers COLD and Linda Perry’s new group DEEP DARK ROBOT. As always, you have to win tix to this exclusive show…so get dialing! If luck is not on your side, you still have amazing choices for June 11^th, as the DEFTONES rattle the Joint and Vegas locals EYES LIKE DIAMONDS celebrate the release of their new album ‘Frequencies’ at the new Area 170 venue.

On Monday June 13, the HORROR NIGHTS TOUR descends upon The Sanctuary. A jam packed bill featuring AIDEN, EYES SET TO KILL, GET SCARED, VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE! & DR. ACULA.

For a more psychedelic experience, you might want to check out THE FLAMING LIPS, who will surely put on electrifying performance at The Cosmopolitan Pool on Friday, June 17^th.

Looking for something new? Then get yourself over to The Hard Rock Café on the Strip Friday, June 17 for what’s sure to be the talk of the town. Dub Step master SKRILLEX is set to blow the roof of the place with his hardcore electro beats and earth shaking bass.

When you’re done recovering, make your way to The House Of Blues for the return of our very own PANIC AT THE DISCO, who are sure to pack the house on Saturday, June 18.

Possibly the most eagerly awaited show of the summer, MOTLEY CRUE & POISON break in the new Red Rock Amphitheater with a show that will likely go down in history. The date is Saturday, June 18^th…the time is 7pm…be there!

In a move that might change everything when it comes to all day festivals in Vegas, the ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL will takeover the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on June 24, 25 & 26. A massive festival, traditionally held in L.A., EDC will now make Vegas it’s home with 3 midnight to dawn days of the world’s biggest names in electronic music. Truly an insomniac’s dream! If techno isn’t your thing, the RUSH wants you at their show, which will take place Friday, June 24 at the MGM.

More choices as the night of Saturday, June 25^th brings 3 very distinctive styles to the stage. Hit the House Of Blues for TAKING BACK SUNDAY & THURSDAY or maybe brave the crowds for BRITNEY SPEARS at the MGM or go back in time a bit for the return of Seattle’s CANDLEBOX at Silverton Lodge.

June comes to a close with the mighty return of the VANS WARPED TOUR, taking place in the Plaza Hotel Parking Lot of all places! Two words: sunscreen and water.

JULY
Punk rock royalty, FACE TO FACE will work the crowds into a frenzy when they play the House Of Blues on Saturday, July 2. If bow hunting is more your style, then Sunset Station is the place to be, as everyone’s favorite uncle TED NUGENT demolishes the stage with his brand of classic rock.

Who says Summerlin can’t rock too? The pool might get a little dirty when PUDDLE OF MUDD rocks the crowd on Friday, July 8^th at the Red Rock. Need more metal in your life? UNEARTH hears you and will melt your face off when they bury the Hard Rock Café on the Strip the same night.

The Nu-pop sounds of NEON TREES will turn their fans into “animals” when they play under the stars at the Red Rock pool on Friday, July 15^th.

If a week of rest is needed, the wait until Friday, July 22^nd for ALKALINE TRIO’s triumphant return to Las Vegas. They will play the Hard Rock Café on the Strip for the very first time, in support of new album ‘Damnesia’.

July goes out in style when the mighty QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE devour the skyline on Saturday, July 23^rd. The Cosmopolitan Pool will see a sell out crowd worshiping at the feet of Josh Homme & Co. on that fiery summer night.

AUGUST

　
Nerd rockers unite(myself included) as WEEZER returns to Vegas for the 3^rd time in less than a year; this time playing the Red Rock Pool on Friday, August 5^th.

Modern rock darlings DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE play a special show atop the Cosmopolitan on Saturday, August 20^th. Word on the street is that they play a heck of a live show.

Sunday, August 21^st? Hmmm….what to do? I command you to attend the 2^nd edition of the VEGAS ROCKS! MUSIC AWARDS!!! This will be THE party of the year….tasty details coming soon!!

The younger crowd will fill the streets of Fremont as Rock The Block presents the ALL STARS TOUR. The line up of ALESANA, EMMURE, IN THIS MOMENT, BLESSTHEFALL, SLEEPING WITH SIRENS & MEMPHIS MAY FIRE will try their hardest to crack the scorching pavement as August comes to a close.

SEPTEMBER
Saturday, September 3^rd finds KINGS OF LEON bringing their southern charm to the Mandalay Bay Events Center.

The dog days of summer can’t stop DEF LEPPARD & HEART from owning the MGM on Sunday, September 4^th. These 2 bands have never gone out of style and always pack the house with their stellar performances.

COLLECTIVE SOUL makes their annual appearance at the Hard Rock Pool on Saturday, September 10^th. These guys never fail to put on an awesome show…how can you go wrong with 3 guitarists!?

Friday, September 16^th will be poptastic for fans of KE$HA & LMFAO, as they visit Planet Hollywood for a fun-filled exercise in party rock jams.

Summer goes down in a pile of ruble when MISS MAY I return to the Hard Rock Café on the Strip on Thursday, September 29^th. Their brand of thrash metal is brutal and their live show is unbelievable.



*Remember to keep checking this blog & Vegas Rocks! Magazine for all the latest news on upcoming shows and rockin’ events all summer long!

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IN STORES & ONLINE JUNE 7TH!!!!!!!

WTF Alert!-Coachella 2012 tickets went on sale today?

It's been about 40 days since I got back from Coachella 2011 and I am still recovering!  Now, word has come of big changes for 2012's big event in Indio, CA......2 weekends of Coachella madness!  In a move aimed at pleasing the thousands of music lovers left out in the cold from this year's record breaking sellout festival....a second IDENTICAL trio of dates has been added.  Now, this is just fine by me, but I do wonder how they will secure so many artists for 2 weekends in a row and not have a few glitches.  The bigger matter at hand is how they expect many of us to commit to a date nearly one year in advance?  I just got done paying for this year's event (well worth it) and now I have to pay for the 2012 edition right after.  They do have a nifty 10% down with 8 equal payments in the following months....but still, that's a lot of money for us workin' folks.

I do applaud the Coachella masterminds in their efforts to advert scalpers, as they scooped up way too many tix and camping passes this year.  I just hope more tickets will become available later in the year and that the typical layaway program will be in effect.

I still plan on attending my second Coachella festival in 2012, but buying tickets right now is just too early for this guy.  I've included a link for those of you willing to make a commitment now....which weekend will you choose?

http://www.coachella.com/

Vegas Rocks! Magazine-June 2011 issue out now!!!!!!!!!

http://wp.vegasrocksmag.com/