Inside Vegas from a true Vegas insider.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and the WaxApples

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (www.bbvd.com) is one of the Godfather's all-time favorite bands, so it was no surprise to find him hosting 150 of his friends and business associates for the show November 11... [more]

Zumanity -- Don't Take Your Mom

Given the early reviews, the Godfather was not sure what to expect when he checked out Cirque's newest production at the New York New York in September. Bottom line (no pun intended), Zumanity was actually quite good.... [more]

Journey Back to the 80's

Las Vegas seems to be the home of the revitalized 80’s rocker. Venues like the House of Blues, Orleans, Mandalay Events Center, Gold Coast, Sunset Station, and the Aladdin produce an ample number of 80’s bands that keep the Baby Boomers busy every weekend. On May 10, the Aladdin Theater hosted a triple play of 80’s talent – Journey, Styx, and REO Speedwagon. Having seen Journey and REO a dozen times, the Godfather figured one more show couldn’t hurt ... [more]

Behind the Velvet Rope

This is the story of the Godfather, along with two guys that don’t get out much - Dwight and Steve. Dwight was visiting Las Vegas for the first time in five years (he lives in Orange County, California), and Steve, a local, has been working way too many hours. Given the situation, it was time for a night entitled "behind the velvet rope," Las Vegas slang for "VIP access - no lines, no cover charges." ... [more]

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy in the House!

The Godfather has always loved to attend shows at the House of Blues Las Vegas, one of the city's best venues for concerts. If you have the courage, you can crowd up against the stage on the lower level. The lower level is surrounded by bars - three to be exact. You are never more than 50 feet from a soft drink or adult beverage... [more]

Morris Day and the Time

What TIME is it? Apparently time to break out the funk, the R&B, the purple music. Morris Day and the Time were in funkadelic form November 30 at the House of Blues Las Vegas! And the Godfather was there to report the entire, nightlong event. [more]

No Doubt Reigns Supreme!

What do you get if you combine one of the world's hottest bands with one of the world's hottest venues? A VegasHotSpot! The band is No Doubt, with high profile lead singer Gwen Stefani, and the venue is Rain in the Desert inside the Palms hotel. The concert was way beyond SOLD OUT. Fortunately, the Godfather has many friends, and was a guest in one of the Cabanas on the VIP level (second floor). And in the grand scheme of parties, this was a mega-party. [more]

House of Blues Foundation -- By Invitation Only

What is it about private clubs that makes them so attractive? The harder it is to gain entry, the more exclusive and attractive it becomes. As many Las Vegas locals know, the House of Blues Foundation Room is not only the most exclusive private club in Las Vegas, it is where the real movers and shakers meet on a nightly basis. So with that [more]

Heart Heats up the Mandalay Bay Beach

The Godfather has been a Heart fan dating all the way back to the Dreamboat Annie album in 1976. Yes, they were still making "record albums" back in the late 1970s. Through the years, Ann and Nancy Wilson have worked on a variety of group and solo projects, which have included the Heart (1977-1995), the Lovemongers (1997), and Nancy's [more]