Sir Rod Stewart Celebrates the One-Year Anniversary of
Wolfie’s Whisky and The End of His Iconic 13-Year Las Vegas
Residency with a Surprise Appearance at The Barbershop Cuts
& Cocktails Alongside Family, Mates and Bandmates
Duncan Frew, CEO of Wolfie’s Whisky and his partner, Sir Rod Stewart, Step Behind the Bar at The Barbershop
Late Saturday night, two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sir Rod Stewart surprised fans with an unforgettable appearance at The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails, the swanky speakeasy and live music hot spot at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Joined by family and bandmates, the British rock legend celebrated the one-year anniversary of his award-winning Wolfie’s Whisky and the upcoming 200th show and conclusion of his epic 13-year “Rod Stewart – The Hits” residency on Wednesday, Aug. 7.
Unsuspecting fans were treated to an impromptu a capella performance of “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You,” and then a sing-along of “Ooh La La” joined by his backup singers, Holly Brewer, Becca Kotte, JoAnne Harper, and Radio XX, an all-star rock band including Ben Carey (formerly of Lifehouse and Savage Garden), Bryce Soderberg (Lifehouse), Toby Rand (Rockstar Supernova finalist), and drummer Al Seratto.
Stewart kicked off the evening by stepping behind the bar alongside his business partner, Duncan Frew, CEO of Wolfie’s Whisky, serving shots of their signature spirit to lucky guests. The rock icon then joined his wife, Penny Lancaster, and his family, including his children Sean, Liam and Renee Stewart, as well Liam’s newlywed wife, Nicole Artukovich, and Frew’s wife, Lauren.
Guests indulged in specialty cocktails crafted with Wolfie’s Whiskey, including the lavish Rockstar Martini, made with Wolfie’s Scotch Whisky, Chambord, blood orange syrup, vanilla syrup, lime juice, and topped with champagne, as well as the hot and spicy Do Ya Think I’m Sexy, a mix of Wolfie’s Scotch Whisky, agave syrup, lime juice, Fire Tincture, mint and jalapeño.
While on stage, Stewart was presented with a cake; an oversized replica of a Wolfie’s Whisky bottle.
The Barbershop has become a go-to spot for impromptu performances by top talent, with past surprise guests including Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Zac Brown, Dave Matthews, Machine Gun Kelly, and Travis Barker. For reservations and more information, 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 Wolfie’s Whisky:
Music industry icon Sir Rod Stewart’s Wolfie’s Whisky is a blended Scotch whisky that embodies his reputation as ‘the Cockney Scotsman’ and pays tribute to his Scottish heritage and cheeky chappie image. Wolfie’s Whisky is a 40% ABV blended Scotch that perfectly marries grain whisky and malt whiskies, resulting in a lightly peated, smooth final blend. Distilled on the banks of Loch Lomond by an expert team with decades of whisky-making know-how, Wolfie’s truly has Scotland at its heart. With its unique blend of rock ‘n’ roll roots and Scottish and Americana heritage, Wolfie’s brings something new to the Scotch whisky market. Handcrafted in small batches using a three-step process of preparation, distillation, and maturation. More information about Wolfie’s Whisky is on the website at WolfiesWhisky.com, on Instagram at @WolfiesWhisky and on Facebook at @WolfiesOfficial.