Friday, August 29, 2008

Common & N.E.A.R.D., 9-21-08, House of Blues Las Vegas

Common & N.E.A.R.D
September 21, 2008
at the
House of Blues, Las Vegas



Common (originally Common Sense) was a highly influential figure in rap's underground during the '90s, keeping the sophisticated lyrical technique and flowing syncopations of jazz-rap alive in an era when commercial gangsta rap was threatening to obliterate everything in its path. His literate, intelligent, nimbly performed rhymes and political consciousness certainly didn't fit the fashions of the moment, but he was able to win a devoted cult audience. Invincible Summer will be Chicago hip-hop artist 8th studio album. It was due to be released on June 24th 2008 but has been pushed back to September 22nd due to Common filming.
The first single will be "Universal Mind Control", which features Pharrell. Another track, also featuring Pharrell and titled "Announcement", has leaked to the internet. The two songs were released on July 1, 2008, on iTunes as part of the "Announcement" EP















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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Mary J Blige, The Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Casino Resort - 10/17/08

Mary J. Blige
October 17, 2008
Pearl Concert Theater
at the
Palms Casino Resort



Mary J. Blige is an American Singer-Songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actress who has sold more than forty million albums worldwide. Widely known as the "Queen of Hip Hop Soul", she has received over twenty-six Grammy Award nominations for her work, winning eight, and has been awarded the World Music Legends Award for combining hip hop and soul together like no one else during the early 1990s. She is at it again with a second round "Growing Pains" tour.










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Patti Labelle at Star of the Desert Arena, Primm, NV - 11/1/08

Patti Labelle
November 1, 2008
at
Star of the Desert Arena, Primm





Beautiful, simply does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti LaBelle. As time continues to evolve, the soulful songbird’s name has become synonymous with grace, style, elegance and class. Belting out classic rhythm and blues renditions, pop standards and spiritual sonnets have created the unique platform of versatility that Ms. Patti is known and revered for. As she continues into her fourth decade of performing, the Philadelphia maven has returned to her roots with her latest project, The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle. “I was born gospel, so it’s not like I’m coming back or trying to impress people with this new gospel project. I’ve always done this. I’ve never done a whole album. That’s the only thing that’s missing,” observes the songstress. “I’ve come full circle where you can say it’s a complete project.”







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Saturday, August 23, 2008

Dwight Yoakam at Star of the Desert Arena, 11/22/08


Dwight Yoakam

November 22, 2008

at

Star of the Desert Arena, Primm

Few entertainers have attained the iconic status of Dwight Yoakam. Perhaps that is because so few have consistently and repeatedly met the high standard of excellence delivered by the Kentucky native no matter what his endeavor. His name immediately conjures up compelling, provocative images: A pale cowboy hat with the brim pulled low; poured-on blue jeans; intricate, catchy melodies paired with poignant, brilliant lyrics that mesmerize with their indelible imprint. Then there’s Yoakam the actor, who seemingly melts into his roles, impressively standing toe-to-toe with some of the world’s top thespians: Jodie Foster, Tommy Lee Jones, Forest Whitaker, Nicholas Cage. Add to that Yoakam the entrepreneur and you have a singular talent without peer. Is it any wonder that Time Magazine dubbed Yoakam A Renaissance Man?

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Wynonna at Star of the Desert Arena, 10/11/08

WYNONNA
October 11, 2008
at
Star of the Desert Arena, Primm



Wynonna signed her first solo record deal in 1992 and the rest, as they say, was history. Or perhaps, Her Story. With vast critical acclaim her first solo project, Wynonna, was certified for sales of over five million units and became the highest-selling debut album by a female artist at the time. A musical force like none other before her, Wynonna followed her wildly successful debut with the multi-platinum disc, Tell Me Why, as well as with the platinum-certified Revelations. Her greatest hits compilation, Collection, was released in 1997, the year which also found her gold record, The Other Side, flying from the shelves. Wynonna burst into 2000 with a torrent of unleashed creativity that is expressed on New Day Dawning, her fifth solo outing which she also produced. She continued to capture the hearts of fans and critics alike with her #1 debut album, the third of her solo career, What the World Needs Now is Love, while also celebrating her 20th year in the music business and 20 #1 hits.










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Saturday, August 9, 2008

3 Doors Down - Madalay Bay Resort - August 29, 2008

3 Doors Down
August 29, 2008
at the
Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas

3 Doors Down released their self-titled fourth album on May 20, 2008. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling 154,000 copies in its first week. It is the band's second consecutive #1 album on the chart after Seventeen Days, as well their fourth album to reach the Top Ten. The album contains the singles "It's Not My Time" and Citizen/Soldier, a song written as a tribute to the National Guard. They also recorded the song "The Champion In Me" in support of the US olympic teams and are currently touring with Staind, Hinder, and Jet Black Stare.


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Justin Timberlake - Planet Hollywood - Las Vegas - October 17, 2008

Justin Timberlake at Planet Hollywood
Las Vegas
October 17, 2008
Presale 08/10/08 at 10:00 a.m.




Justin Timberlake came to fame as one of the lead singers of pop boy band 'N Sync. In 2002, he released his debut solo album, Justified, which sold more than 7 million copies worldwide. Timberlake's second solo release, FutureSex/LoveSounds, was released in 2006 with the U.S. number-one hit singles "SexyBack", "My Love", and "What Goes Around.../...Comes Around". The album also spawned three additional U.S. top twenty hits ("Summer Love", "LoveStoned", and "Until the End of Time"). As of January 2008, FutureSex/LoveSounds has sold more than 8.6 million copies. With his first two albums, Timberlake has sold more than 18 million records worldwide alone, as well as more than 50 million copies as one of the two lead singers in 'N Sync. His other ventures include record label Tennman Records, fashion label William Rast, and the restaurants Destino and Southern Hospitality.


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