Rockers Dead & Company took time from their show at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Thursday night to pay tribute to arguably the most famous “Deadhead” — NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton.
Music
“Girl From the North Country,” poet laureate Ada Limón and Avril Lavigne highlight this week’s entertainment lineup.
Belle de Nuit’s series of speciality acts added spice to Voltaire since opening in November.
Nicki Minaj on Wednesday announced she will perform a show on the Las Vegas Strip later this year.
The rapper, actor and Raiders fan is coming to Las Vegas, but this show will not be on the Strip.
Friday morning, Human Nature is to perform a medley from “Jukebox: The Ultimate Playlist” on NBC’s “Today” show’s 10 a.m. hour with Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford.
The Killers and Imagine Dragons are eager to participate in major concert event in the works to benefit the Las Vegas Victims’ Fund.
Dubbed “Matt Goss at The Mirage,” the series opens at 8 p.m. Dec. 2.
Adele is again the focus of reports out of Britain that she is to perform an extended engagement on the Strip. But reports out of Las Vegas, where the Strip is located, indicate say it’s not happening.
John Rich of Big & Rich says, “I will tell you, I’m sure there will be another Route 91 and I hope they invite us to play in it.”
The long-running Prince tribute band Purple Reign performs Wednesdays through Sundays, sharing the showroom with magic headliner David Goldrake and his 7 p.m. “Imaginarium” production.
The night’s total was boosted by Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White’s matching contribution for every singer.
Rather than a three-day conference staged at multiple venues on Nov. 16-18, Emerge has consolidated its music showcases to a single concert at Brooklyn Bowl on one of event’s original nights.
Over the last 14 years, Elton John will have played to more than 1.8 million fans.
Encore Theater’s comparative intimacy at 1,800 seats, and exclusivity — the six shows are Elvis Costello’s only booked dates for all of 2018 — should boost demand.