CAPITAL CITIES ROCKS THE STAGE AT NEW DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS EVENTS CENTER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Indie Pop Duo and Special Guest Joywave Bring Energetic Performance and Alternative Sounds to Downtown Las Vegas’ Newest Concert & Events Venue
The Downtown Las Vegas Events Center invites guest to experience live music under the desert sky with its first headlining concert featuring Capital Cities with special guest Joywave. The hit indie bands will take the stage at Downtown Las Vegas’ newest concert and events venue for an energetic live show Saturday, September 20.
Indie electro group Capital Cities shot to fame with the release of its debut EP “Safe and Sound,” which went multi-platinum across several continents. Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian are the frontmen behind the breakout alt-dance group. The six-member ensemble has made a name for itself delivering interactive live sets that ignite the audience in dance with its innovative sound. After opening for Katy Perry during her hit world tour and playing at music festivals around the country, including Coachella and SXSW, Capital Cities is embarking on a headlining world tour in fall 2014. Best known for the hit single “Tongues” featuring KOPPS, indie rock group Joywave will open the show in Downtown Las Vegas.
General admission tickets are $25 and VIP tickets are $35. VIP ticket holders will have exclusive access to a “Party Pit” where they will enjoy prime views of the stage.
Guests may purchase tickets here: dlvec.com
Located at the corner of Third St. and Carson Ave., the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center can accommodate up to 15,000 guests and features state-of-the-art sound, lighting and audio equipment. The open-air design is inviting to both tourists and locals and offers the perfect spot for concerts, conventions and other large-scale events.
“I wanted to create an outdoor events center that brings people together to enjoy the world’s best entertainment while being immersed in the energy of Downtown Las Vegas,” said owner Derek Stevens. “I’m thrilled to have Capital Cities as our first headlining concert and I’m looking forward to sharing additional information about the surprise elements of the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and other upcoming events in the near future.”
Embracing the uninhibited spirit of Downtown Las Vegas, the new venue will play host to a line-up of curated events including premier concerts, food festivals and more.
Although Capital Cities with special guest Joywave will mark the venue’s first major concert event, the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center will host the Great Vegas Gridiron Grill-Off BBQ and Tailgate Festival Sept. 6 – 7 from noon– 6 p.m. The competition is open to the public and allows guest to sample award-winning BBQ, get up close and personal with the grilling teams and meet “The Godfather of BBQ,” Johnny Trigg. Tickets for the Grill-Off can be purchased here.