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Superstar George Strait With Special Guest Martina McBride At The MGM
GeorgeStrait_3_72rgb02January 2012 begins a new year and a new tour for Superstar George Strait. The King of Country kicks off his 2012 tour January 27th in Lafayette, Louisiana and to date, the tour itinerary includes stops in Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, Arizona, Oklahoma, Nevada, Utah and Kansas.
 
The February 4th Las Vegas appearance will go on sale Saturday, October 29th with other ticket on-sale dates announced soon.
 
Year after year, night after night, when it comes to showing fans a good time whether it’s on the road or on the radio, Strait always delivers the kind of country music fans nationwide hunger for.  This year he’s invited another award-winning country music superstar to join him on stage – Martina McBride.
 
“I love Martina. She’s been on our tours before and she’s great,“ commented Strait.  “I’m really looking forward to the tour. Martina will definitely make it a special night.”
 
Strait’s 39th studio album “Here For A Good Time” received rave reviews and recently debuted at Number One on the Billboard Country Album Charts (his 3rd number one album debut in a row) and #3 on Billboard Top 200 Chart.  The title track “Here For A Good Time,” written by Strait, his son Bubba Strait and songwriter Dean Dillon, is Strait’s 73rd Top 5 hit out of 89 career singles and sits at Number 2 this week on the Billboard and Mediabase/Country Aircheck charts.
 
“Obviously with each new album, Strait proves he's not living off the heat from those first initial hits,” says Houston Chronicle while USA Today reports “Strait hasn't lost his touch for finding astonishing material...”
 
George Strait has the most number one singles of any artist in history including Elvis (57 to date inclusive of all charts).  He has sold nearly 69 million records and with 33 different platinum or multi-platinum albums has the most RIAA platinum certifications in country music and the third in all genres, behind The Beatles and Elvis Presley. He is the only artist who has had 84 out of 89 radio singles make it to Top 10 (57 to Number One) and 24 albums at the number one position on Billboard’s Country Music Album Chart.
 
Martina McBride celebrated the release of her eleventh studio album, ELEVEN, on Republic Nashville this week with "ELEVEN Across America Powered by Amtrak," a four-day train ride with 11 stops, which culminatesin New York City where she will light the Empire State Building pink.  The current single, “I’m Gonna Love You Through It,” is climbing the charts at radio and has seen steady online digital sales since it was released on August 19. The music video for I'm Gonna Love Your Through It" garnered over 150,000 downloads as the iTunes "Video of The Week" and features dozens of cancer survivors and supporters, including four well-known celebrities – Robin Roberts (anchor for ABC’s Good Morning America); Hoda Kotb (anchor for NBC’s TODAY Show); Grammy award-winning singer Sheryl Crow and ABC journalist Katie Couric – who each have very personal connections to the disease.
 
As one of the most spectacular voices in any genre of music, Martina McBride is a four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, three-time ACM Female Vocalist of the Year and GRAMMY® winning recording artist with more than18 million in album sales.  Recently she was nominated for both CMA and CMT Music Awards.
 
Both Mediabase and Broadcast Data Systems (BDS) have also declared her as the “most played female artist on country radio for the past 11 years.”  The superstar has appeared on such high-profile programs as VH1 Divas, Dancing with the Stars, the Today show's "Today Throws a Wedding," American Idol, Oprah, The Bachelorette, Private Sessions, a 20/20 special and will be a guest on The Late Show with David Letterman (10/13) and Good Morning America (10/14) later this week. Martina has also graced the covers of publications like Redbook, Ladies Home Journal, People Magazine, Country Weekly and Shape. 


Take A Piece Of Peepshow Home With The New Holly Madison
Meet & Greet Package

Holly Madison 2011Peepshow, Las Vegas’ highly-stylized striptease spectacular, is offering guests an exclusive Holly Madison souvenir with the new meet & greet upgrade. Priced at $100 per person, the ticket upgrade is available as an add-on to a ticket purchase in any price level and takes place following single show nights and after the late show on two-show nights. The meet & greet includes a champagne toast, an autographed photo of Madison and a professionally shot photograph with Madison in an elegant 6x8 keepsake frame. Guests will also have the chance to access their photo online at no additional charge. With a limited number of upgrades available, this exclusive meet & greet is the perfect opportunity to hang out with the hottest star in Las Vegas.

Peepshow performs Sunday, Monday and Friday at 9 p.m. and Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, with no show on Tuesday and Wednesday. Schedule is subject to change without notice. Tickets range from $66 - $101 + tax. A VIP package is available at $126 + tax per person, which includes plush and exclusive cabaret seating front and center at the foot of the stage with private wait service and a sizzling new souvenir program. For an additional $100 per person, an exclusive Holly Madison Meet & Greet Upgrade is available as an add-on to a ticket purchase in any price level and takes place following Sunday, Monday, and Friday performances and following the 10:30 p.m. performance on Thursday and Saturday. 

Tickets for Peepshow can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster. For groups of 10 or more, please call 702- 785-5394 / 866-633-0195 orGroups@BASEentertainment.com. 


George Wallace Honors Active Military Through Free Show Tickets
george wallaceGeorge Wallace, headliner in the “I Be Thinkin’” show at the Flamingo welcomes all active United States military members with a valid military ID to come see his show for free throughout 2012. Military members will each receive one free ticket to see “The new Mr. Vegas” in return for the support and dedication they have given the country.

George Wallace is in his sixth year as a headliner at the Flamingo and has packed the showroom every night with thousands of laughing fans. Known best for his “Yo Mama” jokes and his infamous “I Be Thinkin’” lines, Wallace creates a one-on-one atmosphere with his audiences, including them in the show and giving away a multitude of prizes during each performance. For more information on George Wallace, please visit www.georgewallace.net. George Wallace performs at 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at The Flamingo Hotel & Casino. All ages are welcome. For ticket information please call (702) 733-3333


The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas Announces
David Gray at The Chelsea, The Shins At The Boulevard Pool
And Snow Patrol AT The Boulevard Pool

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas welcomes David Gray to The Chelsea on Friday, February 24 at 9 p.m., The Shins to the Boulevard Pool on Friday, April 13 at 9 p.m. and Snow Patrol with special guest Ed Sheeran to the Boulevard Pool on Saturday, May 12 at 9 p.m.  

Tickets to all three shows will go on sale Friday, January 13 at 10 a.m. PST and are available online at www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or through Ticketmaster. Room / Show packages are also available. Both general admission and reserved seating tickets The_Shinsfor David Gray are $65 (plus applicable taxes and service charges). David Gray is an all-ages show. 

General admission tickets for The Shins are $37 (plus applicable taxes and service charges). A limited number of premium cabanas are also available by calling Ticketmaster. The Shins is an all-ages show. Guests must be 21+ to reserve a cabana.

General admission tickets for Snow Patrol are $35 (plus applicable taxes and service charges). A limited number of premium cabanas are also available by calling Ticketmaster.  Snow Patrol is an all-ages show. Guests must be 21+ to reserve a cabana.

With the heart of folk music at his core, David Gray's mix of acoustic and electronic instrumentation has established him as one of the U.K.'s leading music artists both at David_Gray smhome and overseas. With a career spanning over fifteen years and nearly 12 million album sales, Gray's commercial success is also backed up by a critical consensus and countless accolades, including a Grammy nomination for “Best Single,”
a BAFTA nomination, two Ivor Novello awards for songwriting, a Q Award for "Best Single," and two Brit nominations for "Best Male." In 2009, Gray released his eighth studio album, Draw the Line, which charted well in multiple countries and produced a Top 40 hit in America, “Fugitive.”  Less than 12 months later he returned with another album, Foundling, featuring 19 songs varying in mood and tempo.

The Shins received a Grammy nomination for “Best Alternative Album” in 2008 for their third album, Wincing the Night Away. Now, The Shins are hitting the road in support of their fourth album, Port Of Morrow, which is set for release in March. It was recorded in Los Angeles and Portland over the course of 2011 with frontman James Mercer handling all songwriting duties, lead vocals and the majority of the instrumentation.

Snow Patrol's newest album, Fallen Empires, is set to be released in the U.S. on January 20 and arrives with a serious reputation attached. The Irish/Scottish five piece has sold more than 11 million albums and been responsible for several era-defining singles, including “Run,” “Chocolate,” and “Chasing Cars.” Their albums have been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize, Grammys and MTV Europe Music Awards.


Adult Star, Dylan Ryder, To Unleash Inner Fantasies
At Gallery Nightclub’s Fantasy

Dylan Ryder (1)Masquerade Ball Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has been known for its ability to divulge revelers’ deepest desires and on Thursday, January 19, it will be time to celebrate those carnal cravings with the Fantasy Masquerade Ball, hosted by sumptuous Bluebird Films adult star, Dylan Ryder.

This tempting and lavish bash will promise to tap into every club-goers’ most daring fantasy, especially for those in town for the Adult Entertainment Expo, Sin City’s sexiest annual convention. 

Gallery is a place where all the deepest fantasies can be explored from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Guests may call 702-818-5700 for reservations and 702-818-3700 for more information.


Hard Rock Entertainment Schedule At THE JOINT
Hard Rock Joint logo 002A state-of-the-art sound system delivers an unforgettable live music experience to the intimate 4,000 capacity venue. The Joint offers seven VIP Luxury Suites and a prestigious VIP Level. A superior video system and more versatile stage enhances any production — creating an experience that surpasses all expectations and makes The Joint the most dynamic, sophisticated and authentic venue in Las Vegas.
 
Shows at The Joint can be purchased at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, online at hardrockhotel.com, ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at 800.745.3000. For groups of 12 or more call 702.693.5220.

An Evening With Romeo Santos                                                                          
Sunday, March 25 at 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $59.50                                                                                                  On sale Friday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m.
Embarking on a national tour, Latino sensation Romeo Santos makes a special stop at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Sunday, March 25.

As the principal composer and lead vocalist of Aventura, Romeo Santos fronted one of last spring’s most successful tours, ranking alongside artists such as Bon Jovi and Lady Gaga. The “King of Bachata” returns to stages across the country this spring to celebrate the chart-topping success of his first solo album Formula Vol. 1.

Santos’ first album Formula Vol. 1 debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s “Top Latin Albums” and No. 1 on iTunes Latin music sales chart. The single “Promise” is currently the No. 1 Latin song in the country, capturing the title for a fifth consecutive week. The Bachata/Urban Latino artist has collaborated with world famous artists including Lil Wayne, Usher, Pit Bull, Camila and La Mala Rodriguez. 

Santos is currently recording his sophomore album Fresh Prince of Washington
Heights, set to hit stores fall 2012. 

Cedric “The Entertainer”                                                                                       Saturday, January 14 at 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $29.50                                                                                                  On sale now
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weekend with laughter when Cedric “The Entertainer” brings his stand-up comedy routine to The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday, January 14.

Cedric is best known for his many crowd-pleasing performances in such hit films as “Barbershop,” “Be Cool” with John Travolta, “Madagascar,” “Intolerable Cruelty” with George Clooney, “Johnson Family Vacation,” and “The Original Kings of Comedy,” to name a few.

Additionally, on the big screen, Cedric has also been seen in “Cadillac Records”
co-starring Adrien Brody and Beyonce Knowles,  “Street Kings” opposite Keanu Reeves , “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins” with Martin Lawrence, “Talk to Me” starring Don Cheadle, “Codename: The Cleaner” opposite Lucy Liu, “The Honeymooners,” “Lemony Snicket” with Jim Carrey,  “Man of the House” with Tommy Lee Jones, “Barbershop 2,” “Big Momma’s House,” “Kingdom Come” with Whoopi Goldberg, “Serving Sara” with Matthew Perry as well as displaying tremendous vocal talent in the family features “Madagascar 2,” “Charlotte’s Web,” “Dr. Dolittle 2” and “Ice Age.” 

Cedric’s current projects include political drama "Grass Roots" directed by Steven Gyllenhaal and “Madagascar 3.”

Cedric's universal appeal, versatility, and tremendous career successes spanning television, live performances and film have solidified his standing as one of the premiere entertainers in the world.

Social Distortion                                                                                                      Friday, January 27 at 8 p.m.
(Special guests Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls and Sharks)
Tickets start at $32                                                                                                       On sale now
Rock ‘n’ roll icons Social Distortion takes the stage at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Friday, January 27 with special guest Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls and Sharks.

Over the past 30 years, Social Distortion has all but trademarked their sound, a brand of hard rockabilly and punk that is cut with the melodic, road-tested lyrics of front man Mike Ness. Their searing guitars and a locomotive rhythm section sound as alive today as they did in 1982, as do Ness' hard-luck tales of love, loss and lessons learned.

Their seventh studio album Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes (the band’s first record since 2004), hit the Billboard 200 at No. 4. The album includes Ness and longtime guitarist Jonny Wickersham, along with bassist Brent Harding and drummer David Hidalgo, Jr. Produced, for the first time, by Ness, the album maintains Social Distortion's key components, an all-but-perfected mix of punk, bluesy rock n’ roll and outlaw country. It also finds them stretching the boundaries of their signature sound. “California (Hustle and Flow)”, the opening track, allows fans to experience the depth and range of Social Distortion, while “Machine Gun Blues” plays more to the group’s traditional punk roots. 

Now in their fourth decade, Ness and Social Distortion have officially done one of the most non-punk things possible: they have failed to burn out. Mixing Springsteen’s factory-overalls ethic with Southern California punk energy and black leather, Social Distortion formed with Ness and high school buddy, the late Dennis Danell, in the late 1970s. The group broke in 1983 with the thrashing plate of punk and displeasure Mommy's Little Monster. Their 1988 follow-up, Prison Bound, hinted at a sonic change to com. By the band's self-titled 1990 record and 1992's Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell, their sound had solidified into the instantly recognizable brand of rock n’ roll that has defined them since.

These days the band is rarely off the road for long and continues to grip fans that have been around since Mommy's Little Monster while drawing new ones who discover the band through YouTube clips. Social Distortion is a mix of potent power, appealing across all age brackets.

Mötley Crüe in Sin City                                                                                             February 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11                                                                                            12, 14, 15, 17, 18 and 19
Tickets start at $45                                                                                                       On sale now
Three decades after beginning its iconic journey of debauchery and decadence, Mötley Crüe has announced plans to invade Las Vegas with the city’s first-ever hard rock residency: Mötley Crüe in Sin City. The world’s most notorious band will he heading to the world’s most notorious city where they will perform an extended run starting February 3 – 19 at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. 

Mötley Crüe in Sin City will leave the loud impression that what happens in Vegas will be heard around the world. Vocalist Vince Neil, guitarist Mick Mars, bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee have big plans to create a never-been-done before and incredibly interactive Las Vegas experience. Exact details about the show are being kept under wraps for now to keep an element of surprise for fans. 

311 Day 2012 Fan Party                                                                                               Friday, March 9 at 9 p.m.
Tickets start at $24                                                                                                       On sale now
In honor of 311 Day 2012, The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino hosts the ultimate fan party and official kickoff of 311 Day weekend on Friday, March 9 at 9 p.m.

311 Day is an annual celebration by alternative rock group 311. 311 fans from around the world will gather in Las Vegas to meet each other and to celebrate the band and their music during this special three-day event. The 311 Fan Party kicks it all off with drink specials, exclusive entertainment and a DJ spinning 311 tunes all night.

*311 will not be performing at this event*

With their fusion of rock, reggae and hip-hop, 311 formed in Omaha, Neb. in 1990. The band has released 10 studio albums, one live album and three DVDs…selling more than 8.5 million units in the U.S. The band’s most recent album is 2011’s Universal Pulse featuring the hit single “Sunset in July.”


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