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Show to feature special guests N.E.R.D. and Lupe Fiasco to commence a season of top-rated acts spanning multiple genres

LAS VEGAS – Grammy award-winning artist Kanye West is set to perform his “Glow in the Dark Tour” at Red Rock Resort as it launches its 2008 summer outdoor concert series on Friday, April 25, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. Opening the show for West will be rapper Lupe Fiasco as well as funk/rock group N.E.R.D. consisting of Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo and Shay Haley.

While the concert was always scheduled for Red Rock Resort, the production needs grew following West’s four Grammy wins at the 2008 awards ceremony. Station Casinos is accommodating the production requirements with a new temporary venue located outdoors at the casino resort.

This is the second year that Red Rock Resort is hosting a summer concert series. Last year’s lineup included popular artists such as Nelly Furtado, Lauryn Hill, Peter Frampton, the Doobie Brothers and Daughtry.

The 2008 summer concert series will feature a diverse lineup, starting with West and will also include:

Friday, May 2, country music singer-songwriter Dierks Bentley who has been on the mainstream music scene for only five years, but in that time has charted five number one hit singles. He is slated to release his greatest hits album just days after the concert at Red Rock.

Friday, June 20, legendary folk rock trio Crosby, Stills and Nash whose hit songs include “Our House,” “Ohio” and “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” among numerous others.

Friday, July 11, celebrated British classic rock singer and guitarist Peter Frampton is returning to Red Rock Resort. Frampton is well-known for the hit songs “Baby I Love Your Way” and “Show Me the Way,” in addition to “Do You Feel Like We Do” that featured his famed talk-box guitar effect.

Saturday, August 9, pop-reggae rockers UB40 will take the stage. The British band hit it big in the U.S. with songs such as “Red, Red Wine” and a reggae cover of the famous Elvis song “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”

Tickets for Kanye West are $70, plus tax and go on-sale Friday, March 7 at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center, the Fiestas and the Galleria Mall, by calling (702) 547-5300 or by logging onto www.stationcasinos.com  Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Red Rock Resort is located at 11011 West Charleston Blvd. at I-215.

About Kanye West

Fresh after winning four Grammy awards at the 50th anniversary of the Grammy’s, West is back in action with his 2008 Glow in the Dark Tour. Rising quickly to fame in the earlier part of this decade, West first was known for his hip-hop beats and production work for rap mogul Jay-Z. He soon earned himself a major label recording contract for his solo work of which he accompanied his famed beats with his own raps. He released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004 of which he received three Grammy awards, including Best Rap Song for “Jesus Walks.” The following year, he released his sophomore album Late Registration which produced several hit singles, including “Gold Digger,” “Heard ‘Em Say” and “Diamonds in Sierra Leone,” as well as received a Grammy award for Best Album of the Year. Throughout the years, West has continued to produce albums for other artists and founded his own label GOOD in conjunction with Sony BMG. In 2008, West released his third solo album Graduation featuring the hit song “Stronger” for which he won the Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance and the song “Good Life” that won the Grammy for Best Rap Song.

About Station Casinos

Station Casinos’ concert and entertainment lounge venues include: The Railhead at Boulder Station, a 650-seat venue; Ovation, a 500-seat venue, Grand Events Center, a 2,000-seat venue and a poolside venue accommodating up to 4,000 guests, at Green Valley Ranch; Club Tequila at Fiesta Rancho, a 380-seat venue; The Showroom at Palace Station, a 150-seat venue; Rocks Lounge, a 150-seat venue, and Sandbar Backyard, a poolside venue accommodating up to 4,000 guests, at Red Rock Resort; Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, a 550-seat venue; Club Madrid, a 500-seat venue, and Sunset Amphitheater, an outdoor venue accommodating up to 5,000 guests, at Sunset Station; Dallas Events Center, an 1,800-seat venue; and Club Armadillo, a 300-seat venue, at Texas Station.