New acts announced for The Lounge at Palms Casino Resort including
Franky Perez, Red Eye Radio and Fans of Jimmy Century
Fun, cool and affordable entertainment takes over the intimate venue
The Lounge inside Palms Casino Resort continues to offer guests affordable and intimate entertainment, including various performances from all genres of entertainment. Performances are open to the public, but guests must be 21 years of age and older. Some ticketed events listed may have additional fees. The Lounge is on Twitter @loungeatpalms.
Changes of note:
Vegas Poetry Lounge for June 15 has been canceled
Sherry St. Germain & The Lost Vanguards on hiatus until August
New acts listed below
SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCES
Date: Friday, June 15
Artist: Franky Perez FXP
Time: 11 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Description: Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and awe-inspiring performer, performs rock ‘n roll covers. Ozzy Osbourne personally chose him to perform at his tribute ceremony during the Sunset Strip Music Festival 2009. As an honorary member of all-star super group Camp Freddy, Perez has performed with Billy Gibbons, Slash, Courtney Love, Chrissie Hynde and Robin Zander, among others. At the mic with Slash and Friends, he’s been backed by such greats as Ronnie Wood, Jason Bonham, Slash and Ringo Starr. He’s also performed with Velvet Revolver, Metallica and plays guitar for Scars On Broadway. Perez has also made time for three full concert tours for troops in Iraq.
Date: Friday, June 22
Artist: Red Eye Radio
Time: 11 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Description: Based in Las Vegas, Red Eye Radio is unlike other “cover bands” in the city, diving into alternative, college-radio-esque set lists. The group included The Novelty Act’s Bryan Todd and The Big Friendly Corporation’s drummer Michael McDonald.
Date: Friday, June 29
Artist: Fans of Jimmy Century
Time: 11 p.m.
Cost: $15 General Admission
Description: Now calling Las Vegas home, Fans of Jimmy Century (FOJC) bring their avant-garde /dance rock /indie disco sounds to the valley. The group originated in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2007 and after penning the song “Mr. Las Vegas,” felt a strong and sudden urge to grow permanent roots in the city.
FOJC hit a fast start with the success of their first 2008 single, “Hot Sahara,” which climbed the dance and radio charts. Both “Hot Sahara” and its accompanying album, Twist of the Banshees, were on the initial ballot in the Electronic Dance category for the Grammy Awards in the same year.
“Hot Sahara,” and additional tracks, have been consistently selected for key placements in several popular television shows such as The L Word, Gossip Girl, Melrose Place, The Real Housewives of NYC, Running Russell Simmons, Community, Ugly Betty, The Hills, The Listener and Samantha Who?
Popular 2011 major feature film releases including Columbia Pictures’ Bad Teacher starring Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake, and Warner Bros.’ Hall Pass starring Owen Wilson featured “Hot Sahara,” “Lola Like This” and “Your Crying Game” in the DVD bonus features of both films this past summer. Popular brands and advertisers such as Roxy Europe, Forever 21 and Zippo Lighters have also used FOJC songs in commercial campaigns. In 2010, FOJC collaborated for LucasArts, assisting composer Mark Griskey with the new Star Wars video game.
Fans of Jimmy Century’s exciting and theatrical live performances have made them a favorite on the West Coast festival circuit, sharing the stage with artists such as Lady Gaga, Robyn, Cyndi Lauper, Shiny Toy Guns, The English Beat and Berlin. FOJC’s fans known as “Hotheads” have also been instrumental in social work, raising money for Haiti Earthquake relief, and gathering together through FOJC music purchases to assist future programs in need.
WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP
SUNDAYS:
Artist: Latin Nights featuring Claudine Castro Band
Time: 10 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Description: Hot Latin sounds by Las Vegas’ own Claudine Castro. Hit the dance floor and feel the sensation of high-energy, live Latin music.
Born in Mexico City, award-winning Claudine Castro started her singing career at the tender age of six. She began singing with her famous father Arturo Castro of the Brothers Castro. Growing up with such a strong musical background paved the way for Claudine who knew what it took to be a performer.
While honing her talent throughout the years, Castro has run the spectrum of performing from singing for television commercials on the #1 television station in Mexico City, Televisa to performing on the #1 rated television show in Latin America “Llevatelo.” During this time, she began to launch her solo career, touring the most famous nightclubs in Mexico City. Castro also spent some time on the road with acts including Rocio Banquells, Benito Castro, Alvaro Torres and Yoshio.
Moving to Las Vegas in 1997, Castro began performing at all of the top hotels in town, taking the Vegas Valley by storm. Castro performed two tours in 2000 and 2001 respectively for the Armed Forces, including stops in Italy, Azores, Greece, Turkey and Spain. In 2010, she performed at the “Paseo de Las Estrellas” when Las Vegas bestowed the honor on Gloria and Emilio Estefan on the Las Vegas Walk of Fame
MONDAYS:
Artist: Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns
Time: 10:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
Description: Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns, one of Las Vegas’ crown jewels, perform their seamless blend of funk, Latin, rock and jazz. This super-band is made of the most talented musicians currently performing in Las Vegas.
SATURDAYS: Please note this show is on hiatus and will return in August 2012
Artist: Sherry St. Germain & The Lost Vanguards
Time: 11:30 p.m.
Cost: $5
Description: Sherry St. Germain is part of the new generation of multi-talented artists bringing fire to the stage as a performer, writer and producer. St. Germain’s raw, real and uncanny musicality has placed her on stages across the globe with her mix of talent, including being a master of piano, a powerful vocalist and a unique approach to banjo playing. As one of the original singers in Viva ELVIS, St. Germain has performed around Las Vegas with guest stints at the Palms, Mandarin Oriental, The Palazzo, Wynn and Aria to name a few. This high-energy variety show will feature guest appearances by local Las Vegas talent including Gordie Brown, Frankie Moreno and others.
WHERE:
The Lounge inside Palms Casino Resort
4321 W. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, Nev. 89103
BOX OFFICE:
Tickets can be purchased at 702-944-3200, www.palms.com or at the Palms Box Office. The Box Office is open daily from noon until 7 p.m. with extended hours on select event days. The Lounge is now on Twitter, follow @loungeatpalms for updates.
ABOUT PALMS CASINO RESORT
Palms Casino Resort, heralded as one of Las Vegas’ hippest resorts, is an all-encompassing, one-stop destination. The boutique property boasts three distinct towers and a diverse mix of bars and restaurants across a 95,000-square-foot casino. Amenities include ghostbar; Rain Nightclub; The Pearl Concert Theater; Moon Nightclub; N9NE Steakhouse; Nove Italiano; Little Buddha; Simon Restaurant & Lounge; The Palms Pool & Bungalows; AMP Salon; Drift Spa & Hammam; Brenden Theatres, a 14-theatre Cineplex; the Fantasy Suites, including the Hardwood Suite, the only hotel room in the world with its own basketball court; and more than 60,000 square-feet of meeting space. Palms has played host to MTV’s Video Music Awards, “Real World: Las Vegas” and Bravo’s “Celebrity Poker Showdown” and E!’s “Girls Next Door.” Palms Casino Resort is located west of the Las Vegas Strip and I-15 on Flamingo Road. For reservation information, call toll free at (866) PALMS-RES, (866) 725-6773, or visit www.palms.com. For groups of 15 rooms or more, contact the Sales Department at (866) PALMS-MTG or (866) 725-6768.