Review Category : Images

Images: Mayday Parade, Man Overboard, Cartel, Stages and Stereos November 16, 2013 at Hard Rock Live

As I approached the Hard Rock Live for The Glamour Kills Tour, I was surprised by the line out the door. I knew this show would be one to remember, but I didn't realize that so many others felt the way I did. The majority of those in attendance were much younger than I expected, but I did notice a few old faces scattered around the crowd, possibly there for the same reason that I was: to see some of my personal favorite bands from a few years ago all wrapped into one show. ...

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Images: A Lot Like Birds, HRVRD, Night Verses, My Iron Lung, Stolas November 20, 2013 at Layla’s Palace Banquet Hall

Despite fighting off the nasty head cold that seems to be going around, I managed to crawl out of bed, get presentable and make my way down to Layla's Palace Banquet Hall on Nov. 20 to catch the No Place tour featuring A Lot Like Birds, HRVRD, Night Verses, My Iron Lung, and local support Stolas. ...

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Images: Relient K, Motion City Soundtrack, Driver Friendly, Play for Keeps November 17, 2013 at Hard Rock Live

People tend to give up on going to a show pretty easily if there’s any obstacle involved, so when I heard that Las Vegas Boulevard was shut down for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, I immediately pictured the Hard Rock Live with Relient K, Motion City Soundtrack and friends playing to an empty room as marathoners ran through the streets below. Thankfully, my visions were a bit dramatic, and the turnout was respectable – especially for a Sunday night. ...

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Images: The Swellers, Tonight We Fight, Calmosa & more November 14, 2013 at the Eagle Aerie Hall

Flint, Michigan’s The Swellers are back with a new album, The Light Under Closed Doors and with it, a full U.S. tour that sees the band booking 46 shows in 44 days on their own, playing living rooms and small venues across the country. ...

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Images: Avalon Landing, James and Tsvet of Same Sex Mary and The All-Togethers, November 16, 2013 at the Beauty Bar

There are many places someone can find entertainment on a Saturday night in Las Vegas. But on this particular night, The Beauty Bar was the place to be for fans of locals Avalon Landing, as the night marked their Reside album release show. The bill was filled out with other local acts James and Tsvet of Same Sex Mary, and The All-Togethers. I usually cover more of the younger-skewing bands for the site, so I'm accustomed to shows that start around 5:30. With a 10 p.m. start time, this was definitely a unique show for me, but the free pizza helped counteract the sleepiness and pull me through what was a fantastic show. ...

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