The Barbershop’s ‘Battle of the Bands’ Competition
Culminates with BADD JUJU Crowned the Winners
The local music collective won over the crowd and will start
their new residency at The Barbershop at the end of September.
After a five-week-long “Battle of the Bands,” The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails, the swanky speakeasy and live rock lounge at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, has crowned BADD JUJU, a local Las Vegas music collective, the winners of the competition. As winners of the competition, the band received $5,000, a recording session with Iconica records and a six-month residency at The Barbershop. Guests can see them take the stage for the first time as Barbershop residents at 10 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30 The residency will extend through March 2025.
A musical collective founded in 2023 and fronted by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Eric Torres, BADD JUJU features an incredibly talented and versatile cast of band members including Joe Palispis on guitar and backup vocals; Niko Candeleria on drums and percussion; Ricardo Mondragon on bass; Zane Shihadeh on keyboard; Sam Knapp on bass; and Liam Mullen on keyboard. BADD JUJU’s vast musical catalog features originals as well as classic and contemporary hits creatively arranged into unforgettable mash-ups. Some of their most popular covers include hits like “Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince, “American Woman” by Lenny Kravitz, “Hard To Handle” by the Black Crowes, “Never Too Much” by Luther Vandross, “This Love” by Maroon 5 and “Put Your Records On” by Corinne Bailey Rae, among others.
With a rotating lineup of undeniably talented musicians, a stellar repertoire and amazing crowd engagement, witnessing BADD JUJU live is not only a unique experience, musically, but also a celebration of music. Because of this, no JUJU show is ever the same.
An inconspicuous janitor’s door inside the upscale men’s grooming salon at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas reveals The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails, a hidden lounge meets rock saloon where live music is played nightly, serving next-level cocktails featuring its vast bourbon collection. The Barbershop has drawn top talents to surprise fans with a few songs, including Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak, Zac Brown, Dave Matthews, Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker. For reservations and further information please visit The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails website or call (702) 698-7434.
About The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails:
Behind an unassuming janitor’s door inside the upscale men’s grooming salon at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails, a swanky hideaway lounge meets rock saloon where live music is played nightly. Guests settle in for the night in an eclectic collection of leather couches and lush, oversized chairs while taking in live music and Barbershop’s next-level cocktails and spirits, highlighted by an impressive bourbon collection and craft beers. Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak, Zac Brown, Dave Matthews, Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker have all surprised fans with performances at the intimate cocktail lounge. Your grandfather’s barbershop with a twist, the salon offers stylish cuts, facials, a hot lather shave and beard and more, paired with the full bar menu. The grooming salon is open from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. – midnight Friday and Saturday. Appointments are available online, linked here. The saloon is open 8 p.m. to close Sunday through Wednesday and 6 p.m. to close Thursday – Saturday. VIP reservations are available online, linked here. More information is available on the website here, Instagram, Facebook, X at @TheBarbershopLV.
About Clique Hospitality
Clique Hospitality, founded by hospitality innovator Andy Masi in 2014, has conceptualized nearly two dozen nightlife and dining destinations in San Diego and Las Vegas. The company’s Las Vegas day and nightlife portfolio includes The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails and CliQue Bar & Lounge at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas; Easy’s Cocktail Lounge at ARIA Resort & Casino; Eight Lounge and Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas; and DAYLIGHT Beach Club at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The company’s Las Vegas dining portfolio includes Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca and Borracha Mexican Cantina located at Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa and Casino in Henderson; Side Piece Pizza at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Summerlin; Tailgate Social Sports Bar & Grill at Palace Station Hotel and Casino; and Proper Eats Food Hall at ARIA Resort & Casino. Clique recently unveiled four new, immersive concepts at Durango Casino & Resort in Southwest Las Vegas: Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant, its hidden speakeasy, Wax Rabbit, Bel-Aire Lounge and Bel-Aire Backyard. Clique will soon debut Caspian’s at Caesars Palace, set to open in late 2024. Clique Hospitality’s Southern California day and nightlife destinations include Oxford Social Club and The Pool House at Pendry San Diego. Clique’s San Diego restaurant portfolio includes Joya Kitchen in La Jolla; Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine at Pendry San Diego; Serẽa Coastal Cuisine at Hotel Del Coronado; Temaki Bar in Encinitas; the new SET Steak & Sushi at Pendry Newport Beach; and the recently opened Lilian’s and Bing’s Bar at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. More information about Clique Hospitality and the company’s full portfolio is available on the website at www.cliquehospitality.com.