THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCES
NOVEMBER ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMANCES
LAS VEGAS – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas continues its line-up of touring artists at its casino floor hot-spots Book & Stage and Bond with artist residencies through November. All performances are open to the public.
Book & Stage
A polished, masculine and comfortable setting, Book & Stage is a daytime live sports viewing lounge and by evening becomes a music performance-centric venue with popular acts.
The following acts will be playing at Book & Stage:
Grouplove
When the members of Grouplove met it was like a dream. The setting was a remote artist colony on the exotic, mysterious Greek island of Crete. Each member went to Greece for their own independent reasons but over time they gravitated towards each other and discovered the sound that unified them: a merging of richly narrated, intricate songs with anthemic classic pop production. On the surface the band’s vibe comes off as happy, the songs soar with a kind of shimmering, youthful exuberance. But just beneath that sunny sheen, there is a reservoir of longing and melancholy. The Grouplove signature is blending those two pillars of life: sorrow and joy.
Tuesday, November 1 – Wednesday, November 2 from 10:00PM – 11:00PM and 12:00AM – 1:00AM
JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound
Erupting with raw emotion, JC Brooks unleashes his soulful shouts and heart wrenching falsetto over the relentless rhythm of guitarist Billy Bungeroth, drummer Kevin Marks, and bassist Ben Taylor. The Uptown Sound is a force to be reckoned with, leading the Chicago Tribune to call them “the real deal” and MOJO Magazine identifying them as “one of the hottest US soul acts”, while the New York Times praised their “neo-soul glory” and The Onion’s AV Club declared their first album “relentlessly catchy”. It’s live, it’s compelling, it’s now, it’s theatrical.
Thursday, November 3 – Saturday, November 5 from 10:00PM – 11:00PM and 12:00AM – 1:00AM
Mates of State
Kori Gardner (keyboard/vocals) and Jason Hammel (drums/vocals) were both playing guitar and singing in the Kansas music metropolis of Lawrence before forming the Mates of State in 1997. You find that Kori is one of the best female singers in modern music (and Jason is also no slouch). You notice the effortless way their voices harmonize and volley back and forth, the movements within the song, the way they move from upbeat to pastoral so fluidly that you don’t perceive it happening. Their instruments and voices all move as one piece, inseparable. Through the years, the textures have become more intricate and deeper. They’ve begun throwing in the occasional trumpet or guitar, but it is still stunning how much they can do with just keyboards and drums. They move so far within the limitations of the two-piece format that you can’t even call it a limitation. It feels as natural as the standard rock-and-roll four-piece.
Wednesday, November 9 – Friday, November 11 from 10:00PM – 11:00PM and 12:00AM – 1:00AM
Bushwalla
Self-proclaimed as the Original Gangster from Cleveland, Bushwalla represents the eclectic talents of Billy “Bushwalla” Galewood. A native of Cleveland, he started performing musical theater at the age of 9. For the next 10 years, he crafted his performing skills as a professional clown while on stage with the Cleveland Opera, Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival, and the Cleveland Ballet. In 1995, Billy set out to New York City to study theater at the American Musical & Dramatic Academy. While in New York, he supported himself as a street performer incorporating such feats as juggling, magic, chair-balancing, and fire-breathing. Now after spending time in both Los Angeles and San Diego, Bushwalla is more than a one-man boy band. His sound is a unique blend of funk, rock, freestyle, acoustic hip-hop with a soul deeply rooted in authenticity and optimism. His writing talents came into being after notably co-writing Jason Mraz’s debut platinum album, Waiting For My Rocket to Come and sophomore release Mr. A-Z.
Saturday, November 12 from 10:00PM – 11:00PM and 12:00AM – 1:00AM
Orgone
Los Angeles based band Orgone is many souls with a cosmic connection, a natural creative force and musicians who have played together for years. They are self-schooled and continue to shape their musical voice as a solid unit of guys who hang, spin records and jam out their shared inspirations. With a rooted sense of funk, soul, afrobeat, deep rhythms and an intimate understanding of DJ culture as well as each other’s individual talents, Orgone seamlessly slides through multiple styles and dynamic performances. The group continuously injects whatever they play with a heavy brand of raw funk power.
Wednesday, November 16 – Saturday, November 19 from 10:00PM – 11:00PM and 12:00AM – 1:00AM
Terraplane Sun
Terraplane Sun is something of a secret gem. They’re an energetic bluesy rock group based out of Venice, California and their sound encompasses exactly that, when the city meets the sea.
Wednesday, November 23 – Thursday, November 24 from 10:00PM – 11:00PM and 12:00AM – 1:00AM
Goapele
Singer/songwriter Goapele broke out of the Bay Area at the beginning of the last decade determined to make a difference in the world of music. Seamlessly blending genres while refusing to be limited by the “neo-soul” tag, the eloquent singer/songwriter completed her first release Closer in 2001 and never looked back. Embraced from the beginning by critics and fans alike, Goapele carved the perfect niche for herself as she created music that fused jazz, soul and hip-hop with her own beautiful poetry.
Friday, November 25 – Saturday, November 26 from 10:00PM – 11:00PM and 12:00AM – 1:00AM
Bond
Bond, a rhythmic and vibrant hot-spot, features a mash-up of dynamic LED art, live performances & upbeat house music in an energetic ultra lounge setting.
The following acts will be performing at Bond:
19Sixty
Rocking huge crowds while blending various genres of music, distributing 1000+ original edits through the best DJ record pools, releasing one of a kind eclectic mixes, and producing stomping house beats are some accomplishments 19Sixty has thrown under his belt.
Tuesday, November 1; Thursday, November 10; Saturday, November 26 from 10:00PM – 3:00AM (until 2:00AM on Tuesday)
DJ Vito G
DJ Vito G is a strong presence and keeps the clubs energized with his personality and excellent music selection. He values himself on smooth mixing and unmatched song selection. The ability that Vito G has to read a crowd is something that has made him one of the most well-respected DJ’s in Atlantic City.
Thursday, November 3 – Sunday, November 6 from 10:00PM – 3:00AM (until 2:00AM on Sunday)
DJ Cyberkid
Born and raised in La Puente, CA, DJ Cyberkid lived there until he was 15, then made the jump to Carpinteria, CA. Towards the end of his senior year of high school, Cyberkid got into DJing, a hobby that would soon morph into a career for the young man. Cyberkid’s first professional DJing gig was in Ventura, CA where he worked as a mixer fulltime on a radio station. After several years of working in radio at various stations, Cyberkid found his way to Vegas and has been DJing Vegas’ extravagant nightclubs ever since.
Monday, November 7 from 10:00PM – 2:00AM
Pookie
“Pookie” David Mahoney was born in Hoboken, NJ. The most common question that David seems to get asked is, why Pookie? This was a nickname given to him by his mother that has been carried along with him throughout his life. In time, family members and friends started to call him “Pookie,” and for some friends, that’s all they know David as. Music has always played a big part in Pookie’s life, starting out young with keyboard, piano, guitar and leading up to turntables, synthesizers and computer production.
Tuesday, November 8 from 10:00PM – 2:00AM
Dani Deahl
Dani Deahl is sassy, punky and brings the attitude with her rock ’n ’roll meets electro vibe. Her music epitomizes a raw, hard style of electro that is still accessible to club-goers and her style is just as vibrant and unique. Her signature pink and black hair has become just as much of a calling card as her sound.
Friday, November 11 – Saturday, November 12 from 10:00PM – 3:00AM
DJ Supra
DJ Supra started her career doing underground events and house parties in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2000 she ventured to Las Vegas for a greater experience in the DJ industry and the rest is history. DJ Supra has established her role as a mixologist in the DJ circuit and is steadily defining her place as a turntablist.
Sunday, November 13 from 10:00PM – 2:00AM
DJ Lauren Luxx
DJ Lauren Luxx is 24 years old and grew up in beautiful Southern California. Being a fan of music, she started working in the nightlife industry at age 18 and became particularly interested in the DJs. She was intrigued with the way they came to be mini rock stars of the club life and so decided to buy her own equipment and teach herself. She has been on the turntables for the past three years and loves it more and more every time she spins. She has a passion for music, life and being in front of a crowd doing what she loves.
Monday, November 14; Monday, November 28 from 10:00PM – 2:00AM
DJ Justin Sayne
Justin challenges the dance floor with an insanely combination of risqué Tech House/progressive/tribal house/Top 40/Mash ups/Old School. “My style is vivacious and progressive. I immerse my audience with a dusky, sensual body and sound experience.” Uniting classy and dirty on the dance floor, his filthy sounds are charming and unique.
Tuesday, November 15 from 10:00PM – 2:00AM
DJ Mel
DJ Mel’s renowned party-rocking sets are as musically broad as they are technically skilled, and this deep selection and unique touch behind the decks has made Mel a true “DJ’s DJ” and an Austin institution for almost two decades.
Thursday, November 17 – Sunday, November 20 from 10:00PM – 3:00AM (until 2:00AM Sunday)
DJ Reaction
DJ Reaction is an A-list, top-tier, Las Vegas club DJ that always delivers an extraordinary performance. With a background of 12+ years DJing, Reaction is known for his unique style, seamless blending and expert programing; thus creating an unforgettable experience for anyone who listens to him play.
Monday, November 21 from 10:00PM – 2:00AM
DJ Technicolor
DJ Technicolor is a local product who is a purist at heart. He has mastered the craft of mixing on vinyl records. He is a technician on the tables blending a variety of genres into a one smooth exciting product. His specialty is Indie Rock/Electro and Hip Hop. His song selection of old school gems with new school dopeness is an amazing vibe.
Tuesday, November 22 from 10:00PM – 2:00AM
DJ Miss Joy
A nationally known DJ, Miss Joy debuted in 2002 in MTV’s Real World Las Vegas. She soon gained national exposure when she performed in a Pepsi Commercial with the world renowned hip-hop group, The Black Eyed Peas. There was no doubt about her talents as a DJ and her ability to hold her own in the competitive club scene of Las Vegas after she easily took 1st place in an all-Female DJ Competition and 1st Place in the largest DJ competition that Sin City has yet to offer.
Thursday, November 24 – Friday, November 25 from 10:00PM – 3:00AM
D. LEE
The classically trained electronic producer Dave Lee, known by his moniker “D. LEE,” is a one man musical army who tore a hole through the Midwest’s underground club gatherings in Chicago while still a student at the University of Notre Dame. After finishing his degree in the Midwest, he returned to Los Angeles where he studied under the French electronic mastermind Danger (Universal/Ekleroshock Records) to further harness his musical talents onto the dance floors. Inspired by artists who convey stories and emotions through music, such as Chopin, Pink Floyd, Vitalic, and Above & Beyond, D. LEE’s work projects a story that’s evolving each moment, with no end in sight and one that seems to capture all who will listen and watch.
Sunday, November 27 from 10:00PM – 2:00AM
smashBOX
Dedicated to the art that is electronic music, smashBOX, a.k.a. Alex Terranova is no stranger to the sounds of the underground. His brother Nick introduced him to underground music at the age of 14 and he quickly developed a sophisticated taste for that style of music; House became his love. At 18, Terranova moved to Las Vegas, found himself working as a promoter in the fairly young nightclub industry and after promoting for a couple years, realized something was missing. So in 2000, Alex made the investment to become a deejay. He moved around a few times, but in 2006, smashBOX returned to the Vegas nightclub scene with his distinct pumping style of Tribal-Tech house. His goal was simply to re-educate the masses one music lover at a time.
Tuesday, November 29 from 10:00PM – 2:00AM