The lights dim in 54 Below, the iconic, plush, red-walled, cushioned-seated showroom in New York City that showcases legendary cabaret performers. Silence hushes the theater, but an anticipatory mood envelops the crowd. Suddenly, lights ignite a gorgeous, regal figure from the back, donned in a sublime turquoise and golden cape that covers a shimmering, matching blue gown.
This year, on Dec. 14, Roxy Jones will continue her Youth for Youth Holiday Concert tradition, which Skai Jones, Roxy's sister, will co-chair. Proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada and the Forgotten Song Foundation. Since 2020, Roxy and her talented friends have shared their talents and raised money for good causes.
By the sound of his music, singer-songwriter Jason Gould may be working on a masterpiece. But for a professional music artist, this Los Angeles native's career got a late start. Gould says he's making peace with that by making up for lost time. "I crossed the 50 threshold when you don't care what other people think anymore," Gould admits.
In the music industry - as in all industries - when you need to innovate, you must collaborate. The mixing of minds leads to that special synergy that fuels brand-new ideas with bigger and better outcomes than anyone imagined at the start. That's exactly how the UNIDOS Project was hatched as a collaboration between the Youth Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas (YAO) and the Las Vegas Academy for the Arts (LVA) Mariachi Internacional.
Nestled in the heart of Las Vegas, where entertainment meets innovation, a new business enterprise exists that will truly resonate with musicians and artists alike. Iconica Vegas, a state-of-the-art facility, has become a beacon of creativity and excellence in the bustling city known for its vibrant nightlife and world-class entertainment.
Midnight Muse – The Book, The Music, and The Film under the Forgotten Song Music publication company is an outstanding achievement that pays tribute to the musicians behind the headlines who made Las Vegas a mecca for entertainers to perform 24/7. It also acknowledges some of the city’s artists and poets.
Desert Roots Rising Stars is a week-long festival of extraordinary musical feats from both the classical and modern traditions. It showcases four “Rising Star” professional musicians with roots in Las Vegas who perform all over the country.
The Gambit in Henderson hosts the Gatsby Supper Club, where you can step back to an “old” Las Vegas charming supper club atmosphere and listen to fabulous music. One of the musical groups to perform regularly is John Wedemeyer, a renowned guitarist, and The Hot Mops, a band you don’t want to miss.
VIVID. Vivid color, Vivid content. Vivid passion. Vincent Van Gogh famously painted several self-portraits. More artists have become their subjects than we know. I will attempt to paint the story of Pamela Nielsen using a few essential elements.
Since the mid-’90s, saxophonist Paul Taylor has been firing up stages with his passionate and energetic performances. His first album, On the Horn, debuted in 1995, and he has released twelve albums throughout his 25-year-plus career.
