SPEND PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND WITH ALICE COOPER, ACE FREHLEY
AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FANTASY CAMP
AT MGM GRAND LAS VEGAS FEB. 14 – 18
Annual Presidents Day Weekend Camp Features Additional Special Guests
Jordan Rudess, Mike Portnoy and George Lynch, Among Others
Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp announced today the next installment of its highly successful music immersion experience is scheduled Feb. 14 – 18 at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino as well as the camp’s facility located west of the Las Vegas Strip. Headlining the camp will be theatrical rock legends Alice Cooper and Ace Frehley, joined by icons Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Mike Portnoy (Adrenaline Mob, formerly of Dream Theater) and George Lynch, among others.
The rock camp provides music fans the opportunity to jam nightly with legendary rock stars, write and record original songs, participate in master classes and perform live on stage in front of family and friends.
Registration is open now, offering campers the option of purchasing a three-day rock star package or five-day headliner experience. Both packages include hotel accommodations, breakfast and lunch daily, an opening night cocktail reception, scheduled classes and daily jam sessions and a DVD of the final concert performance.* To celebrate the camp’s culmination Monday, Feb. 18, campers and counselors will host a live concert at Rouge Lounge at MGM Grand. For registration and additional camp information, call 1-888-762-2263 or visit www.rockcamp.com. *Daily activities fluctuate between the two locations. Please consult the camp registration packet or visit www.rockcamp.com for detailed information.
“Our annual Presidents Day Weekend camp is always a hit and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have superstars like Alice, Ace, Jordan, Mike and George joining us this year,” said David Fishof, Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp founder, veteran music producer and author of Rock Your Business: What You and Your Company Can Learn from the Business of Rock And Roll.
Past rock star camp counselors have included Gene Simmons (KISS), Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers, Gov’t Mule), Bill Wyman (The Rolling Stones), Slash, Bret Michaels (Poison), Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys), Cheap Trick, Dr. John, George Thorogood, Jack Bruce (Cream), Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad), Jane Wiedlin (The Go Gos), Joe Satriani, Joe Walsh, Meatloaf, Mickey Hart (The Grateful Dead), Lita Ford (The Runaways), Steve Vai, Todd Rundgren, Vince Neil (Motley Crue), Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver), Michael Anthony (Van Halen) and Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot), among others.
In addition to the three- and five-day camps, Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp now offers the ultimate rock star program, “Rock Star for A Day.” Locals and visitors alike can participate in a two- or three-hour jam session with famous musicians. The package includes everything necessary to provide the full “Rock Star Experience.” Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp also offers Corporate Team Building experiences sure to rock any business.
About MGM Grand Hotel & Casino:
MGM Grand, a AAA Four Diamond resort with 5,044 elegant rooms and suites, offers the ultimate Vegas experience. MGM Grand features the astonishing KÀ by Cirque du Soleil; Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club and world-class entertainment at the Grand Garden Arena and Hollywood Theatre. The resort offers signature restaurants by celebrity chefs including Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak, Emeril Lagasse’s New Orleans Fish House, Wolfgang Puck’s Bar & Grill and Michelin three star and Forbes Five Star restaurant, Joël Robuchon. As part of its ongoing “Grand Renovation,” MGM Grand recently remodeled all rooms and suites in its main tower and is adding several new experiences to its lineup including Hakkasan, a new upscale dining/nightlife concept (Spring 2013). This vibrant property also features a state-of-the-art, non-smoking conference center, the Grand Spa, Cristophe Salon, CSI: The Experience and an inviting pool complex featuring the tantalizing daylife of WET REPUBLIC. Upscale accommodations include The Mansion, an exclusive hotel within the hotel; the luxurious two-story SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand; and The Signature at MGM Grand, a luxury all-suite, non-gaming hotel located adjacent to the main resort. MGM Grand is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information and reservations, visit mgmgrand.com or call toll free at (877) 880-0880 or find us on Facebook and Twitter.