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March 13 and 14

Las Vegas—Singing sensation Clint Holmes brings his powerful voice and magnetic stage presence back to the Suncoast Showroom, March 13 and 14.

Holmes’ fans know him as more than just a singer. He’s famous for making every performance an original and captivating audiences with his charisma and signature style. Among his many recordings is the Top 10 smash hit “Playground In My Mind (My Name Is Michael).”

His album Edges produced many other standout songs, including “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” the romantic “Shouldn’t It Be Easy By Now,” the playful “Gotta Get Up” and the thought-provoking “Let My Son See Africa.”

With a long history of entertaining audiences in Las Vegas, Clint is known for his six-year run in Clint Holmes at Harrah’s. Named Las Vegas’ “Best Singer” for four times and “Entertainer of the Year” three times by readers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Holmes’ fame stretches far beyond Southern Nevada.

He was also Atlantic City’s “Entertainer of the Year” three times, and starred in Clint Holmes’ Sophisticated Rhythms, a dynamic stage show that traveled through music from the 1940s to the present.

His 1996 critically acclaimed musical Comfortable Shoes, which opened in New Jersey, was a poignant and uplifting journey into Holmes’ interracial family’s struggle to find its identity.

In 2002, an updated version of the musical opened at The Royal George Theatre in Chicago. Among the show’s rave reviews, the Chicago Tribune called it “a night of fully realized theatrical entertainment.” Holmes also continues to partner with long-time friends Susan Anton, Domenick Allen and Martin Nievera for a showcase of solo performances, duets and group numbers as the wildly popular Vocal Soup.

In a career that began with an invitation from Joan Rivers to be her sidekick and announcer on The Late Show, Clint Holmes has proven himself as a well-respected performer, even earning the honor of being the featured performer at the Democratic National Convention on the evening of Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential nomination. Also familiar to fans’ ears, Holmes was the voice of Lowenbrau Beer for four years.

Tickets are now available starting from $29.95, plus tax. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 4 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.636.7075, or by visiting www.suncoastcasino.com

AT THE PALMS

Sunday, April 18, 2010, 8:00 p.m.
Tickets are $30, plus any additional service fees

Please visit the Ticketmaster banner at right or Live Nation banner below to purchase tickets.

LAS VEGAS – Fresh from Coachella, The Dead Weather will roll into Las Vegas for a performance at The Pearl Concert Theater inside Palms Casino Resort on Sunday, April 18, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.

The “super group” was formed by White Stripes and The Raconteurs front man Jack White and is a powerhouse of rock with The Kills’ Alison Mosshart on vocals, Queens of the Stone Age guitarist Dean Fertita and The Raconteurs bassist Jack Lawrence rounding out the foursome.

With White on the drums, the group began working on a full length album with a sound influenced by the band members’ previous projects, but described as “darker.” The album Horehound features the single “Hang You From the Heavens” and was released in 2009.

In May, The Dead Weather will perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

For more information, please visit www.thedeadweather.com

This event is presented by Andrew Hewitt and Live Nation. The Pearl Box Office is open from noon – 7:00 p.m. daily. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and show time is 8:00 p.m. The Pearl is sponsored by Citi; for more information on upcoming concerts, please call 702-942-6888.

Tickets Now On Sale

Las Vegas—Country music star Chris Cagle will perform on Saturday, February 27 at 8 p.m. inside Sam’s Town Live! at Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall.

Cagle hit Nashville in 1994 at age 19, where he waited tables and tended bar in a sea of aspiring songwriters. He was discovered by a Virgin Records agent and signed to a recording deal that would produce two gold albums, seven hits and four top tens – not to mention one of country music’s more interesting characters.

Cagle’s first album, Play It Loud, was released in mid-2000, with the hit single “My Love Goes On and On,” while “Laredo,” its follow-up, became his first Top Ten on the Billboard Charts. Cagle continued at full speed, releasing his second album, Chris Cagle, in 2003. The self-titled album produced five chart-topping singles, including “What A Beautiful Day” and “Chicks Dig It.”

Anywhere But Here, Cagle’s 2005 album, reflects on living life in the spotlight. “Miss Me Baby,” the album’s first single, marked the eighth time Cagle hit the Top 40 charts.

In 2007, Cagle released “What Kinda Gone,” his 11th single. Peaking at No. 3 on the charts, it was the lead-off to his latest album, My Life’s Been A Country Song, released in 2008.

Tickets are available now and are priced from $20, plus tax. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at any Coast Casino Box Office, by calling 702.284.7777 or by visiting www.samstownlv.com

Friday, March 19, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010

Show times 9:00 p.m.

Tickets are $65 & $85, plus any additional service fees

Please visit the Ticketmaster banner at right or Live Nation banner below to purchase tickets.

LAS VEGAS – The Pearl Concert Theater inside Palms Casino Resort is proud to present comedian Martin Lawrence for two Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 9:00 p.m.

Martin Lawrence has established himself as one of America’s most popular actor/comedians with starring roles in such hit movies as Big Momma’s House, Bad Boys and its sequel Bad Boys II, Blue Streak, Wild Hogs and National Security among others. His recent project, the Screen Gems remake of the comedy Death At A Funeral, finds Lawrence opposite Chris Rock and Tracey Morgan. Directed by Neil LaBute, the film will be released in April of 2010.

Lawrence began his career as a stand-up comedian, gained major attention at Hollywood’s legendary Improv and shortly thereafter won a performance spot on TV’s popular talent showcase Star Search. Columbia Television executives, impressed by his Star Search appearance, offered Lawrence his fist acting job, a regular role on the sitcom “What’s Happening Now!”

Lawrence was then personally chosen by music mogul Russell Simmons to host his groundbreaking showcase for young comedians, HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. Lawrence worked on the show for two seasons and is credited with helping expose a new generation of stand-up comics including Chris Tucker, Damon Wayans, Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer.

The actor/comedian went on to co-create, executive produce and star in Fox Television’s “Martin.”

The hit sitcom, which ran from 1992-1997, earned three NAACP Image Awards and is one of several series credited with helping solidify the fledgling Fox network within the industry.

Lawrence has also starred in two hugely successful concert films: “You So Crazy” and “Martin Lawrence Live: Runtledat,” and has recorded the Billboard Top 10 concert album “Talkin’ Shit” and the Grammy-nominated “Funk It.”

This event is presented by Andrew Hewitt and Live Nation. The Pearl Box Office is open from noon – 7:00 p.m. daily. Doors will open at 8:00 p.m. and show time is 9:00 p.m.

The Pearl is sponsored by Citi; for more information on upcoming concerts, please call 702-942-6888.

introduction of new character

Guests attending special one year performance will receive the first look

LAS VEGAS –– Over the past year, Terry Fator has been entertaining the masses as a Strip headliner in Terry Fator & His Cast of Thousands at The Mirage.

Without moving his lips, Fator has left audiences stunned by his talent and cheering for more as he takes them on a journey through the idiosyncrasies of characters, including Winston the Impersonating Turtle, Cowboy Walter T. Airedale and Duggie Scott Walker, five nights a week.

Vikki “The Cougar” was the first new character introduced for Fator’s headlining show.

After a year on the prowl, Vikki finally gets a new colleague. Well, sort of, but fans will have to wait a little bit longer for the reveal.

The character’s no dummy and is waiting to make its appearance during the special anniversary show on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

For this one-night-only event tickets start at $79, excluding tax and service fees, which includes entrance to Terry Fator & His Cast of Thousands as well as entry to the after-party at B.B. King’s Blues Club where members of Fator’s band will jam with the B.B. King’s Las Vegas All Stars.

Tickets for this performance can be purchased at The Mirage Box Office, by phone at 702-792-7777 or 800-963-9634 or online at www.mirage.com

ABOUT TERRY FATOR & HIS CASTS OF THOUSANDS

It’s music, it’s comedy, it’s ventriloquism, it’s celebrity impersonations…it’s all of these things and more. From timely, pop culture references and characters, to performances ranging from Maroon 5 and Garth Brooks to Elvis and Pussycat Dolls – Terry Fator does it all without moving his lips. His pitch-perfect impersonations combined with expert ventriloquism leaves audiences in awe, giving them a truly unique Las Vegas show experience. Terry Fator performs Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; dark Sunday and Monday.

For more information, please visit www.terryfator.com  or www.mirage.com

Spring Break Student Specials March through May at Rockhouse

LAS VEGAS – In the midst of an economic recession, Rockhouse Bar and Nightclub has the solution to the Spring Break epidemic that is sweeping the nation.

College students across the country have been forced to adjust, or in the worst case scenario, abandon their Spring Break party plans.

Rockhouse’s “Spring Broke 2010” will pickup right where it left off last year, with a memorable Spring season full wild parties and drunken all-nighters for those party-hard Spring Breakers that are still “Spring Broke.”

“Spring Broke 2010” will be ongoing at Rockhouse from March 1 until Memorial Day weekend as an invitation for all co-eds to let loose and get wild – on a recession budget.

Students that show their college ID all season long will receive great deals that will please party-craving collegiates and their wallets (or lack-thereof).

Broke Student Specials:

For those ballers on a budget, Rockhouse will offer $100 bottles Monday through Thursday with a valid student ID, based on availability.

Additional weekday specials include two-for-$5 canned beers and $5 Cuervo margaritas and Jager bombs.

VIP Dean’s List:

We don’t discriminate against teachers’ pets, but at Rockhouse everyone makes the Dean’s List. Show a valid student ID any day of the week before 10 p.m. to make the grade with complimentary cover.

Schoolgirl’s Night Out: On Thursday nights, sexy schoolgirls will receive complimentary admission and free drinks from 10:30 p.m. until midnight.

Weekend Beer Pong Competitions:

Because Rockhouse knows co-eds like to party, the ultra dive bar will host college beer pong competitions every Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Students will also enjoy two-for-one well drinks and domestic bottled beer, and $5 shots before 6 p.m.

Blending a local dive bar with the glamour of Sin City’s party scene at a convenient center Strip location, Rockhouse is the top party destination on the Strip. Las Vegas’ only ultra dive bar features top-notch lighting and sound with the best DJs in Las Vegas blending upbeat rock, hip-hop and dance.

With beautiful bartenders pouring drinks from the bar tops, playing in the giant bird cage and dangling from tire swings suspended from the ceiling, Rockhouse is the spot where the party never stops. Rockhouse Bar & Nightclub is located on Las Vegas Blvd., in front of Imperial Palace, across from Caesars Palace, in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip, between Spring Mountain and Flamingo. The daiquiri and main bar open daily at 10 a.m. and the adjacent nightclub is open from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly.

For more information visit www.therockhousebar.com , and for bottle and table reservations call 702.731.9683 or email info@therockhousebar.com

March 5-7

Las Vegas—Grammy-nominated artist and international recording icon Engelbert Humperdinck brings his legacy of love, sensitive interpretation of lyrics and distinct charm to The Orleans Showroom stage March 5, 6 and 7.

Although born Arnold George Dorsey in Madras, India, it was over four decades ago that Engelbert Humperdinck emerged as one of the foremost entertainers in the world. Growing up, Humperdinck had a passion for the saxophone and scrimped and saved for weekly lessons.

By the time he was 17, he found himself on stage singing and became quite popular in the United Kingdom.

After a military hiatus, he again emerged on the music scene with a new image and the name of a noted 19th century German composer.

Thus, Engelbert Humperdinck was born and a phenomenon began.

Once called “The premier voice of the 20th century” by the London Times, Humperdinck first hit the charts with his smash hit “Release Me (And Let Me Love Again),” which went to No. 1 in 11 countries.

The next decade brought such hits as “After the Lovin’,” “Winter World of Love,” “Am I That Easy To Forget,” “There Goes My Everything,” “This Moment In Time,” and “A Man Without Love.”

As a seasoned performer and singer extraordinaire, Humperdinck continues to captivate audiences with his ultra smooth charisma and inspiring collection of ballades.

He has recorded more than 80 albums in his 40-year career including many multi-language versions, selling more than 150 million records worldwide—64 gold and 24 platinum albums.

Humperdinck has performed for Her Majesty the Queen, several Presidents, and many Heads of State. In 1978, he received many accolades including the “Georgie Award” from the American Guild of Variety Artists recognizing his as “Entertainer of the Year.”

In 1988, his performance of “One World” was seen by over 5 billion people around the globe, kicking off the Seoul Summer Olympics.

He has also used his fame to raise funds for numerous charitable causes.

Tickets are available now and are priced from $54.95, plus tax. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.365.7075 or visiting www.orleanscasino.com

About Coast Casinos

The Orleans Showroom is an 827-seat venue featuring theater-style seating. Coast Casinos is a division of Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD).

Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 16 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, New Jersey, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana and Louisiana. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com

Saturday, May 8, 2010, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are $115, $125 & $135, plus any additional service fees

Please visit the Ticketmaster at right or the Live Nation banner below  to purchase tickets

LAS VEGAS – New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) continue the ride of their highly publicized reunion with a stop at The Pearl Concert Theater inside Palms Casino Resort on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.

Pop sensations NKOTB sold more than 80 million albums worldwide — including back-to-back international No. 1 songs, 1988’s “Hangin’ Tough” and 1990’s “Step By Step” — and a series of crossover smash R&B, pop hits like “You Got It (The Right Stuff),” “Cover Girl,” “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time),” “I’ll Be Loving You” and “Tonight.”

The group shattered concert box office records playing an estimated 200 concerts a year, in sold out stadiums throughout the world.

They still hold many of these records to date.

They were Forbes highest paid entertainers of 1990, beating out Michael Jackson and Madonna.

The band boasted an extensive and highly profitable merchandise line, which included everything from lunch boxes and sleeping bags to comic books, marbles and dolls.

NKOTB promises to give fans another exciting year with the limited shows around the country for its spring tour. NKOTB will release Coming Home, a special live DVD, on February 2, 2010, which gives fans a true glimpse at what it took to achieve one of the most successful and momentous musical reunions in history.

After storming onto the Pop Culture scene again in 2008, the group has continued to entertain and excite, and promises more huge announcements to come.

This event is presented by Andrew Hewitt and Live Nation. The Pearl Box Office is open from noon – 7:00 p.m. daily.

Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and show time is 8:00 p.m.

The Pearl is sponsored by Citi; for more information on upcoming concerts, please call 702-942-6888.

Breaking Southern Ground Tour featuring Zac Brown Band with special guests

Saturday, March 13 at 8pm

Tickets on-sale Sat, February 6 at noon!

Las Vegas, NV –GRAMMY winners Zac Brown Band – who were named Best New Artist at the 2010 GRAMMY Awards- are bringing their Breaking Southern Ground Tour to The Joint on Saturday, March 13.

After an eventful year on the charts and on the road, the Zac Brown Band has proven that “overnight success” can be years in the making. New fans drawn by the irresistible hit singles, the awe-inspiring musicianship and dynamic live shows might have thought the Zac Brown Band emerged from nowhere.

In fact, the band has paid its dues for years and put in its time for just this moment, it may have happened quickly, but it’s definitely built to last. Now, fueled by such honors and accolades as three GRAMMY Nominations, “Top New Vocal Group” from the Academy of Country Music Awards and “Breakthrough Video of the Year” from CMT and USA Weekend, the Zac Brown Band is preparing to move front-and-center in 2010.

No question, the past year has been dizzying for the hardworking act.

The Foundation was released on November 18, 2008 on Atlantic Records and debuted at #17 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart and #3 on the Top Country Albums Chart, it is now certified platinum by the RIAA.

The first single “Chicken Fried” peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Chart, maintaining that position for two weeks, and also debuted as the second-most downloaded country single on iTunes. “Whatever It Is” and “Toes” both reached # 1 and the fourth single “Highway 20 Ride” is climbing the charts, which, Brown says, meant that he’d finally achieved what had been more than a decade in the making.

In the fall of 2009 Zac Brown Band successfully headlined the Breaking Ground Tour “For us to come into our own, we had to make it happen as a headliner” notes the Dahlonega, Ga.-raised Brown.

There’s no question that the road-tested band had the chops to pull it off. In addition to bassist John Hopkins, fiddler Jimmy De Martini, guitarist/organist Coy Bowles and drummer Chris Fryar, this year the band has added multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Clay Cook, long known as a musician’s musician and an MVP-caliber performer on the Georgia music scene. Cook, perhaps best known for his co-writes with Grammy-winner (and former Lo-Fi Masters bandmate) John Mayer, rounds out the ZBB sound on guitar, vocals, organ, mandolin and pedal steel.

“We’ve got a great following” Brown affirms. And while the band strongly identifies with country music and country radio and, of course, continues to have great success there, it’s not an easily pigeonholed crowd; while loyal country fans show up in droves, the band also appeals to lovers of bluegrass, jam bands, reggae and seemingly everyone in between.

It’s no wonder that another famous genre-hopper, Michigan’s Kid Rock, has performed with the band and given them his strong endorsement.

Tickets, starting at $36 (plus applicable service fees), will be available Saturday at noon at the Hard Rock Box Office, the  Ticketmaster banner above.

About The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

In the great tradition of Las Vegas’ first rock venue, the new Joint’s commitment to rock and roll is unparalleled.

Now double in size to the original, this highly upgraded version retains all the intimacy, charm and authentic rock experience as the original.

State of the art sound rules the 2,951 seated venue (total capacity of 4,000). Offering up seven Luxury Suites, a VIP Studio level, superior video system and a production package tailor made for artist comfort, the Joint is the most sophisticated, intimate and authentic venue in Las Vegas. The property offers an energetic entertainment and gaming experience featuring services and amenities associated with a boutique luxury hotel.

For room availability and additional information call 800.HRD.ROCK (800.473.7625) or visit www.hardrockhotel.com or www.thejointlasvegas.com

Now through Dec. 31, 2010, Loews Hotels is rewarding travelers who book 45 days or more in advance with an Advance Purchase discount of 20 percent.

The discount applies to business or leisure stays in all room categories at Loews 18 properties in the U.S. and Canada, including web exclusive rates on www.loewshotels.com

Advance Purchase reservations must be paid at time of booking, are non-refundable and cannot be changed.

The Advance Purchase discount is available online at www.loewshotels.com and by calling 800-23-LOEWS.

The discount cannot be combined with any other promotional offers or rates and is not available at the Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando.

Traditional reservations can still be made at rack rates with normal cancellation policies.

For reservations or more information, call 800-23-LOEWS or check www.loewshotels.com