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From the Desk of the Pres Well, here we are with our second issue of CV SouthWest Magazine. I cannot tell you how excited the team here at CV WorldWide is about becoming a part of the Las Vegas music scene; I have met so many amazing musicians already who play their hearts out in support of LOCAL music that it’s truly awe-inspiring to be allowed to work with them and support their efforts.

This month the Mag features Vegas icon Stoney Curtis, a blues legend with no equal. To Stoney, we add Michigan rockers WAYLAND, local guitar hero Jerry Vayne (from Outta the Black) as his alter-ego, the Haunt Rocker, more News You Can Use (always interesting and relevant), an incredible photo collage by our friend Mystic Photography of Adrenaline Mob, and another feature from our partner about the town, Kevin Lastovica. Kevin also gives us the skinny on the Las Vegas Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - congratulations to the 1980’s!

CV SouthWest is honored to be present in Vegas, we are proud to support YOUR LOCAL music scene, and look forward to the future where we will be providing you with interesting stories, great advice, killer concert photos, and anything else we can fit in these pages.

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Stoney Curtis

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Drumiture

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WAYLAND

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Gear the Pros Use

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LV HoF Ceremony

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News You Can Use

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The Haunt Rocker

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CV SW in Concert

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Knowing your Motorcycle

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Las Vegas Nightlife

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Tattoo Gallery

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There is NO discussing Vegas guitar legends without mention Stoney Curtis, simple as that.

Stoney Curtis has been packing the houses all throughout the Vegas for years...but not just in the City of Sin, he’s been playing to full capacity all over the world.

Stoney Curtis has been called a virtuoso, a guitar man with a true gift...his effortless playing, passion for blues, and his stage presence are something to behold.

He is in another world on stage, intense in the moment, grabbing hold of his audience and capturing their imagination.

If you haven’t caught a Stoney Curtis show, you’re missing one of the treats of Vegas music.

<CV SW> Okay, we know you're the MAN, but the coolest Rock Star name (CV SW: I’m not sure let's give some love to your posse, tell us who about “Cary Granite” either). So, he suggested Stoney Curtis, me being Curtis, people just figelse is in the band, and their role.

The local band that I use in Las Vegas is ured it was me, it stuck and here we are.

Barry Barnes on Bass and Shon McKee on <CV SW> When was the moment when you Drums. I've also used Jeff Tortora recently and some others. I've been lucky enough now to have got hooked on the six string, when you decidmet some of the most amazing musicians that ed "this is what I want to do!"

I'm lucky enough to have a brother and sishelp me take my music to its highest level. The musicians on my last 2 records (Cosmic ter that are 9 and 12 years older than me. My sisConn3ction and LIVE) are Steve Evans on Bass ter was a big music fan who turned me onto Mo(Steve is a monster player who plays with many town and rock music. My brother was into (at the international blues musicians including Chris time) Floyd, Zeppelin, etc. 70's Rock. We had one Cain and Coco Montoya) and on Drums is Aaron of his friends living with us at the time, this was Haggerty. They are both from Northern California…monsters! <CV SW> How long have you been playing guitar, and do you play any other instruments?

I've been playing the guitar since I was 12 years old. I do love to play the drums, bass and make noise on keyboards. And I love the kazoo!!. <CV SW> Where did the name come from?

The name came from the Flintstones. When I started the band, many years ago, I started it as a Blues band. The singer I had at the time was a big Flintstones fan. When we discussed naming the band, he suggested that Blues bands are usually just the name of the main guy. Well, Feliszak isn't

back in Chicago. He gave me KISS Destroyer make any kind of when I was about 9 years old. Listening to that appearance. You guitar and that music, with the visual, I was gotta deliver the hooked. I've been a junkie ever since. goods, it‟s pressure but in a posi<CV SW> The band has been in existence for tive way. several years, tell us about the process of <CV SW> Who finding the right group of people.

Actually, I released my first record for are your musiShrapnel in 2005. I was signed by Mike Varney in cal influences?

'04. I have had the Stoney Curtis Band since the Everybody that mid 90's. I have gone through many players. makes art. To be Charlie Glover and Colby Smith are the original honest, I have so guys I had in the band during the recording of the many influences, first 2 records, Acid Blues Experience and Raw & so many different Real. Finding great players is an ongoing process. styles and players I've been lucky enough the past few years to have that I love, it met and played with many. I love great players. I would be hard to say “well, this guy and this continue to try to get better, and I like playing guy”. If I have to lay some of them out. Robin with cats that push me to be the best I can be. But Trower, Ace Frehley, SRV, Jimmy Page, Michael it's all about chemistry.

Schenker, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy, BB King, Ernie Isley, Albert King, Travers, Black Crows, <CV SW> What do you feel is the strength of KISS, UFO, Priest, Maiden, Floyd, Zeppelin, etc. this lineup as opposed to prior ones (if any)? There‟s just so many. I love great singers and balWell, the ladeers as well. And of course, many not so big guys I play name guys. And really, everyone I hear and see with now are has an influence. I just love all of it. just better <CV SW> When you drive down the highway, players for who is on your playlist? what I do.

More experiDepends on the mood. Again, I love everyence, chops, thing from Elvis to Zeppelin to Neil Diamond to etc. We've all Iron Maiden to Isley Brothers to Robert Johnson, advanced.

Waylon Jennings. etc. <CV SW> Did he just say Mike Varney is “Neil Diamond”? always pushing <CV SW> Which of your songs speaks personme to play ally to you? with the top of Well, they all do in one way or another. I the heap, so wrote them, so they have some meaning to me. I I've been trywrite from the heart and what I feel. ing to do that and not settle. The more I network, the more my music gets out there, the more killer performanc- <CV SW> What about your music do you es, the more players that seek you out to play with think appeals to people?

It's music from the heart and soul. I deliver you. It's a good feeling, but again, it's a lot of work. And you got to show up, every time you it with conviction, I believe it, I live it.

<CV SW> What do you hope to accomplish as <CV SW> What inspires you when your write a band, and with your music? music?

To continue on this journey. I love making Life... Or just a bad ass guitar riff! music. I've been blessed to be able to do this for a living. I want to continue to grow as an artist, a <CV SW> What is going through your mind player, singer, performer and song writer. I'd like when you are on stage, the lights are bright, to get into working with other artist as well. and the crowd is jammin’.

When I'm on, I'm not thinking of anything.

I go into my world and just create. <CV SW> You were featured on "Rockpalast" in Europe (Germany), tell us about that experience.

That was a huge honor. We were on our 2nd tour of Europe on the Acid Blues Experience record and were invited to do the show. It's a HUGE show in Europe and the longest running music show on TV, about 40 years now. Everyone who is anyone has done the Palast. Just a great honor. They show a whole hour of the concert.

Just unbelievable exposure. <CV SW> What do you think are some of the differences in fans from Europe vs fans in the US? That's always a tough question. I just think, some people get it and some don't, it doesn't matter what part of the world you're in. They either dig your style and music or they don‟t. But I seem to do OK. I do have a large audience in Europe, <CV SW> What do you want people to think & but I'm selling a lot in Japan now, doing better in feel when they attend a Stoney Curtis show? USA too. So, it's all on an upswing right now and Absolute power and energy. I want people I'm so happy that the hard work is paying off. to be blown away. I want people to walk out of <CV SW> Growing up in the South Side, what there and go. "WOW". was the epiphany that said "I need to move to <CV SW> Tell us about one of your most LA to pursue my music"? memorable shows.

I always had the California dream, moving Hmmm. Yeah, so many. Just recently play- to LA and pursuing music. But, it just kinda fell ing with Jeff Tortora on drums was nuts. He's just into place. My mother was moving west, she enda beast. Playing festivals in Europe, some shows ed up in Phoenix, and I had to make a choice to in London were big for me. Hard to pin point. stay in Chicago or do whatever. I chose to take But, I like to think they're all memorable. Most the chance and I went for it. I moved to Los Angreat, some that just make you laugh and go… geles 2 weeks after my 19th birthday. I've been in what the hell was that?. the west since. I moved to Las Vegas permanently about 2 years ago. I love it here. I've really

embraced Vegas and it has embraced me. After ing. I try to live up to that every time I walk onto coming here for around 12 years to do gigs, it's a stage. Some may know or not know. I've been now my home. doing this a long time. I was doing this kind of Blues Rock since the late 80's. long before a lot of other guys. A news paper in Austria once said “It's the greatest fusion of Hard Rock and Chicago Blues ever” I don't buy into much of that stuff, BUT it does give you the drive to get better and be the best you can be. <CV SW> You were included on "Burnin Blues Shuffles" alongside heavyweights Leslie West, Pat Travers, Michael Schenker, tell us what that means to you.

It's strange to think these are label mates of mine. They are my heroes. Mike Varney including me on the compilation is a great honor and humbling experience. I'm forever grateful for his belief in me. <CV SW> After all these years, how do you keep it fresh and exciting?

I never rest on my laurels. I always strive to get better and better in every aspect of the game. <CV SW> Tell us about the support of your better half, how has she stood by you all this time, and what does it mean to you? <CV SW> Talk to us about influence of BB The best thing to ever happen to me. She is King in your music and inspiration to play my rock. She has never stopped pushing me to strive for the best. She is much more outgoing the blues.

I was young teen when I met the blues. I than myself. I'm very shy and reserved. She forcwas at Chicago Fest. As I was leaving the grounds es me to get out there and network. When I'm after catching a rock show, I passed by the Blues stage. BB King was playing. I stopped dead in my tracks and thought to myself. What is that!? It was my introduction to my birth right and my blood. Chicago. Blues. YES!! I have been a Blues junkie since. BB King is in everything I do. <CV SW> The Joe Bonamassa website called you "The best Blues/Rock Power Trio in the World!" - does that intimidate or inspire you?

What does that say about all the sweat and hard work over the years?

It was very flattering, humbling and inspir-

down, she gets me up. We are a team and the only now. “Time to get on board folks.” And with team we need. She rode my ass during the record- clubs like Vamp'd, it's just the place to be for muing of the LIVE record and made me get out there sic nowadays. I love it here and I'm so happy to and kick ass. She is very bright and observant. be a part of the Las Vegas community.

She sees things for what they really are. I love her to death. At the end of the DVD and on the LIVE <CV SW> Where do you go from here, what’s record it says. "You're my whole world Jacque the big news and your plans for 2013?

Looking to do another STONEY CURTIS Bleu". I mean it. record, do some touring in the US and Europe. <CV SW> Tell us about Count’s 77…it’s a new We have a Japanese label that is working with project, what can we expect?

Shrapnel now and they have my last 2 records out I love this on P-Vine, I'd like to get over to Japan too. But, band. We came to- I'm going to continue doing the STONEY CURgether about a year TIS thing and also expand and do some things and half ago. We with other artists as well. Should be a big couple are working on years coming up. Hard earned, so I'm going to enoriginals and plan joy the ride. I've also been working with a gentleon recording an al- man out of Arizona that is working on moving my bum; there is so career along and get some other things going for much going on with me. this band. We just filmed a show at LIKE him @ https://www.facebook.com/STONEYCURTISBANDpage VAMP'D for Danny's TV show on HISTORY called COUNTING CARS. We're going to be on FIND him @ the show. It's really taking off. Great tight band. http://www.reverbnation.com/thestoneycurtisband 70's Rock n Roll. We lay it out!!! We have a lot of shows coming up around the country for the rest of year, might take it international. I'm just enjoying the ride. It has opened my vocabulary as a player and performer. I love being in the band. I just get to be the lead guitarist and rock! Danny is such a strong personality, it's so much fun to back him up and continue to grow as a unit. One of the many things I admire about Danny is his ability to surround himself with people that are really good at what they do. I believe the members of COUNT'S 77 are really good at what they do. It's an amazing show!! <CV SW> How strong do you feel the Vegas band scene is these days?

Totally on the rise. Incredible music scene here. Everyone supports each other and it seems we have just the most amazing players here. More and more keep coming and moving here every day. Vegas is the capital of the west for music Photos courtesy of JoAnna Jackson, Leah Burlington, Kevin Lastovica, & Darrell Craig Harris

ForeverGirl Designs Not only is she the ass-kickin’ frontwoman for WITCHBURN, she’s also a talented picture ARTIST! Jamie Nova allowed us to talk to her about her personal art pieces and showcase some of her incredible work! We also got to delve a bit into her artistic mind...

CVNW: Why do you paint, what is your inspiration?

I have always loved painting. getting lost in the colors and the feel of my brush against a canvas. It is an extension of my soul, like my music. My inspiration is life, the vitality of existence.

CVNW: Do you sell them personally, or as an official company?

I sell them personally, through my Etsy site (http://www.etsy.com/shop/ ForevergirlDesigns) and also on my website (www.jamienovarocks.com) CVNW: How do you decide what to paint?

Most of the time it is whatever inspires me that day or whatever my mood is.

There are a lot of times that I have pieces commissioned and then I work with the buyer as to what inspires them and then I incorporate their ideas into my style.

CVNW: Are they usuable drums or display pieces?

The drumheads are for display only but I have been commissioned to paint some Kick Drum front pieces that will display my art without taking a beating from the drumsticks CVNW: Do you do special commissions?

Absolutely! Canvas, drumheads, wall murals, t-shirt designs, tattoo designs.... you name it I will do it!

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Terry‟s hope has always been to work with many wonderful people in many creative and unique ways, and in accomplishing that he is living his dream. He loves to save vintage or valuable drums in any way, using them to make individual, personal, one-of-akind pieces, his skill and perfection borne of his love of drums and art. Saving drums, meeting great people, helping those in need, and creating some very unique drum furniture is, to Terry, his life‟s calling, and one can see the passion and skill in his work.

In Terry‟s words; “to be able to save these drums and unwanted instruments or cherished mementos and see the appreciative faces of the people for whom I have made them is what truly makes me happy. I‟m excited to say that Drumiture has many new clients contacting me daily, and the donations of numerous unwanted instruments, which I see as „unfinished art‟, is helping me make my dream come true.”

Always On Tour!

WAYLAND...hailing from the great state of Michigan, gives definition to the old saying “the hardest working band in show business”. The band’s motto “Always on Tour” is the way the live their lives...they have been on the road since January 2012 taking barely a week off, but with the goal of bringing their talent, energy, and incredible music to the US and their fans.

CV WorldWide first saw them at the NAMM JAM in Anaheim, and became an instant fan! But the road is a hard one, and although they love their life, the band values their rest time...the Mag had a change to talk to Mitch Arnold, lead singer, during a well deserved break in the tour...

<CV WW> Band interview questions 101: tell us who’s in the band, and their role.

Mitch Arnold – Vocals (& guitar) Phill Vilenski – Lead Guitar Dean Pizzazz – Bass Tyler Coburn – Drums <CV WW> How did the current lineup come about, tell us about getting this group of 4 together in the band.

Phill Vilenski and I have been playing music together since we met when we were 18. We actually started playing acoustic music on the streets for money in Huntington Beach, CA. At one of them was Dean Pizzazz. I‟ve lived with the time, I had never been in a band before and him since I graduated high school and he came to Phill vowed that he would never be in a band every show that we played. There came a time again. We eventually wanted to get louder. Both when our bass player was done playing shows of us were listening to a lot of The Black Crows, and wanted to make the move back to the MidZeppelin, Blues Travelers, The Beatles, Stones… west and knowing that Dean had studied ragtime I can‟t say or remember if we were into modern guitar growing up, we asked him to quit his job, or current music back then. Either way, all the learn the bass guitar and join the band. Dean Pizbands we admired were loud with slamming zazz has been our bass player ever since….always drums, ripping guitars and wailing vocals. We de- will be. cided to make the jump and began playing with We spent years looking for the right drummusicians we knew around town. We spent a lot mer. We auditioned probably a hundred drummers of time playing with other line ups…people there and played a lot of awkwardly tense shows. Tyler in LA, transplants from Michigan…well, almost Coburn was living in Middleville, MI at the time. everyone in LA is a transplant from somewhere He got word that a rock band in LA was looking but some of them are actually lifelong residents of for a drummer and checked out the material. He California. We had a couple of roommates and contacted us with interest in coming out to audi-

tion. After go- hometown)? ing through all We named ourselves Wayland after Phill‟s the auditions hometown. We wanted a name that represented we could tell blue collar America, hard-working families from by the way a the great state of Michigan. Originally, I am from drummer set Bloomington, IN but the rest of the guys are from up his drums Michigan and we all live there…well, to clarify, whether he we store stuff in a small apartment in Grand Rapwas going to ids but that‟s where we call home. In 2010 we cut it or not. had just got finished recording our 4 song EP Second test… “Welcome To My Head” and we all felt like we an auditioning needed a fresh start. We decided we wanted to go drummer on the road but we were going to tour out of would get past Michigan instead of LA. We had never had a big the set up and release before so we thought it was a perfect time hit his snare to change the name. We arrived in Michigan and drum.

One asked to carry the torch of middle America. pop and we would know. With that in mind we We‟ve had the privilege of keeping that fire lit evdidn‟t want Tyler to fly out to LA, set his drums er since. up and us knowing he wasn‟t going to work. We suggested he video tape himself playing our <CV WW> Who are your musical influences? songs on the drums and send us the tape. He set When you drive down the highway, who is on up a PA in a room, and played our entire record your playlist? on the drums with our songs blasting through the We all listen to different stuff. Generally, PA. He also spoke into the camera, introducing we all love himself. Tyler is one of the kindest people I know Shinedown, and his charm and personality shined on the vid- The Foo eo. Needless to say he made the grade and the Fighters, Led four of us have been together playing rock n‟ roll Zeppelin, The for over 7 years. When Ty joined, we were called Rolling Whiskey Circus.

Stones, The Beatles, Audi<CV WW> What do you feel is the strength of oslave, anythis lineup as opposed to prior ones? thing Jack The strength of this lineup is far and be- White touches, yond any other group of people I‟ve played with. Green Day, We all have our faults, but the four of us bring out Kid Rock, each other‟s strengths and we all love making blues based music together very much. It also helps playing as hard hitting, much as we do. Wayland played 332 shows last slamming life year, took 6 days off at Christmas and returned to changing rock the road this year, January 3rd. A band gets really n‟ roll, STP, Foxy Shazzam, Royal Bliss….that tight playing that many shows together. list is pretty general and across the entire board.

Personally, as a kid I was influenced by singer <CV WW> Where did the name come from (our song writer Marc Cohn, the band Journey and readers might not be familiar with your Zeppelin. Right now I‟m listening to a lot of

Mumford <CV WW> Well, yeah, on your ReverbNation & Sons, site you say "sounds like"...and list some sethey are in- rious bands, including Shinedown...and there credible you are on the bill with Shinedown at NAMM song writJam, how did that feel? ers and Incredible. We were invited to open for have two them because we share a guitar, bass and drum records I endorsement with them. Dean and I play Dean can listen guitars and Tyler plays DDrums. Wayland became to front to a part of that amazing roster early this year. They back, saw us as a band on the rise and wanted us on the which is show. We had no problem accepting. rare these days. I‟m <CV WW> Which of your songs speaks personlistening to ally to you? the new The song “On My Knees,” speaks to me Imagine every night that we play it. The subject matter is Dragons record, and of course everyone else I‟ve almost always applicable in a life on the road and already mentioned. But I have to confess I secretsonically I love how it sounds. ly listen to Taylor Swift. I think she is incredibly talented and though some people might give me <CV WW> What about your music do you shit for this, bottom line is she writes great songs think appeals to people? with memorable melodies about real life feelings.

People connect with our music because our She‟s relatable and what she sings about you can music is, to use an earlier word, touchable. We touch. I admire that. That‟s what I love about the want to be a band of the people, a voice for the music I love…you can reach out and touch it. people to fucking let it out! Cut loose, have a <CV WW> Tell us about Wayland's first show...standing there in the dark, hearing your name announced, what was that like?

Our first show as Wayland was at The Mint in LA. That stage has been graced by Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and the Wallflowers to name a few. We were playing a lot of shows there when we lived in LA. We worked well with the promoter and had a good draw. I can‟t say I remember what it felt like before that show. I thought of things differently back then so I couldn‟t say. great time at a rock show and let it the fuck out. <CV WW> Tell us about one of your most We write lyrics that are a part of our lives. It‟s rememorable shows. al. I think people relate to that.

We played with Shinedown at the NAMM show this year. I think all of us will never forget <CV WW> Your 4 song EP came out in 2011, that. but being on tour like you have, how many more originals do you have in the hopper for

that‟s six grown men they are taking on. That can be a lot.

There is something new every day. You‟re <CV WW> You guys have been on tour across playing a difthe US since Jan 2012, and seemingly zero ferent club every night plans to stop, how has life on the road been to and in front you guys? I know it goes along with your sloof a different gan "always on tour", but it can't be THAT crowd. You easy... have to learn We‟ve been on the road since January 5th to be adapta2012. Last year, we played 332 shows. We toured ble, flexible, a lot in 2011 as well but we really pulled the roots positive, and up at the beginning of the year last year. You have you have to understand when it‟s time to step up to love doing this to keep it up. It‟s not always a and kick fucking ass when you just might not feel big party and it‟s the hardest work I‟ve ever done like it. We call it pulling from our toes. It‟s a in my life. If a band doesn‟t love touring like this, beautiful life but it is far from glamorous. We they will fall apart playing this many shows out love the road. on the road. It‟s hardly ever comfortable and you have to be ready for anything. You might be <CV WW> "Welcome to my Head" is a kick ass sleeping on the floor of a closet, on a bench seat song, heard across the US on radio stations, inside the van or a sofa. If you‟re super lucky, how does it feel to hear YOURSELF on the raeveryone gets a soft spot to sleep on but it doesn‟t happen often. We have incredible support out on dio?

It‟s a joy to hear your song on the radio. the road and a lot of times we stay with friends.

We‟re lucky in the sense that we have a lot of We‟ve heard our songs on the radio a thousand people in America that help a lot like that. There times in a hundred cities. We all still get a kick are four band members and two crew guys so out of it and crank it up where ever we are. It‟s when someone takes us in to house and feed us like being a proud parent. “Hey! Listen to my kid!!” Your songs are your babies…they are our children. a follow up?

Phill and I have been writing a lot lately.

We‟ve got about 20 new songs written. We‟re going to finish up writing in June and in the middle of 2013 we plan on releasing a full length album.

Of course plans will change and get bigger as the year goes on but other plans consist of staying on the road. We are always on tour.

<CV WW> The band is always touring, but is active on social media like Facebook (VERY active, which is great) - how do you think that social media has changed the musical game for Wayland?

A lot of people knock social media and complain about the hype. I do believe we as humans need to balance it a little better and rely more on actual human interaction rather than so-

low, does praise like that intimidate you or make you nervous?

It‟s an honor to even be named with the other bands that have come out of Michigan. If anything, it‟s given us as a band a sense of responsibility to not only represent our state with grace but to carry the torch of rock n‟ roll. We‟re not trying to live up to anyone‟s expectations, we‟re just trying to move forward and be better every day. If we can keep doing that, then I think America will keep letting us carry that torch. <CV WW> Where do you guys feel you are in terms of the "evolution" of Wayland?

It‟s hard to even see the evolution of our band let alone seeing us currently evolve. It‟s like being in the eye of the storm. We‟re always trying to out do ourselves so we learn from bands that we look up to so we can push ourselves. Every cial media to communicate, but it has made our once in a while I‟ll see a video and say, “Holy music and our band 100% accessible. It‟s a very shit, look at that. Wayland has really come a long clear window into our world and our music. way and changed a lot over the years.” We have That‟s why we stay so active on it. to keep growing, evolution will come with positive growth. <CV WW> You're also ranked #1 on Rock on ReverbNation, what sense of accomplishment <CV WW> What do you hope to accomplish as does that give you, and how does it motivate a band, and with your music?

We want to write music for people to conyou for the future?

Being ranked #1 on ReverbNation is an nect to. We honor for all of us, but honestly there are so many want to play bands and so many bands that not many people shows for peohave heard about that we look up to very much. ple to cut loose I‟m not sure how a band gets ranked on that but and have a it‟s humbling for us. If you look too long at your good, positive latest accomplishment, one tends to forget about time at and we the work that is left to do. We have a long way to want to spread this feeling of go and a lot of work to do. freedom all <CV WW> You've been described as over the world "Michigan's Hottest Rock n Roll ex- and to whoevport"...considering that there are some heavy er wants to lishitters in that conversation (Teg Nugent, Bob ten. UltimateSeger, Alice Cooper just to name a few)...what ly, I want to music does a statement like that mean to the write that people band? Those are some pretty big acts to folhear that

play with bigger bands and headline bigger shows. Sure, it‟s great to take time off but all of us get a little anxious off the road. <CV WW> Where do you go from here, what’s the big news and your plans for 2013?

We are taking a week in May to catch our breath and during the summer we‟ll finish writing our full length record and should have a full album released this fall.

Find them @ www.WaylandtheBand.com makes them want to be better people. When a song makes me want to be better, I usually hang on to that song forever. Music is forever. <CV WW> Are you guys at a point where you see the light at the end of the "touring tunnel", maybe think about getting ready to record a full album?

Light at the end of the tunnel would just be to keep seeing this grow. For Wayland to

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Gear the Pros Use!

I really love all of my TAMA drum kits, and have been a huge fan and owner of TAMA drums for many years. My newest addition is the TAMA "Silverstar" all birch set. It's a really well crafted kit that sounds great right out of the box!

For it's size, it's a VERY big sounding kit that lends itself to virtually any style/application- I LOVE it!

On another note, I'm really excited about the Vic Firth "Danny Carey" signature drumsticks. They were recommended to me by good friend and amazing drummer, Paul DiSibio (Count's 77, John Zito Band, The Crush). After playing several shows with them, I'm SO hooked on these sticks, they ROCK! Lastly, I'd have to say after moving to Las Vegas a little over a year ago - this town ROCKS. There are always great bands to see, jams happening- the music scene is blowing up. The camaraderie amongst players here is amazing.

From fans and friends alike, the support is massive... it's like Hollywood back in the day, and there's no place I would rather be right now.

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In the 23 years since I first picked up the guitar, I’ve learned a lot...in years past I dragged around racks of gear thinking I had the right tone and setup. It turns out as I got older and wiser I came to the conclusion that the less shit you have the better. All that gear does not make you sound better - it makes you think you sound better. My personal choice is minimal FX through a vintage tube amp. The less you have between the guitar and amp the better it sounds to me. I'm a vintage tube amp guy and you can't convert me to the new solid state amps just yet. I prefer my tone a bit on the dark side with a touch of reverb. By the way, my live gear and studio gear are the same.

Guitar: 1957 Gibson Les Paul Black Beauty - 3 pickups with a Bigsby tailpiece - I commissioned Gibson to build this guitar in 1997. It took them 6 months to finish it. Since then, it has been my #1 guitar. It's beat up and worn down, but plays like a dream. It's all solid mahogany with ebony fingerboard. I feel the mahogany wood adds to the deep tone. This is an official Historic Reissue model.

Volume Pedal: an Ibanez VL10 Volume Balancer which I just run mono on channel 1.

Guitar Effects: all my distortion is handled by the superbly incredible and versatile Suhr Riot pedal. I keep the voice switch in the middle and have my distortion at 2 o'clock, tone around 12 o'clock, and level around 10.8. I use the Pod XT Live for delay, reverb, and effects for some of our songs. I plan to replace the Line 6 with three stomp boxes to make things more simple. The Line 6 has more stuff on it than I need and I find it takes too much sound away in the path. I'm looking at purchasing the Paul Gilbert AF2, MXR Delay, and TC Hall of Fame Reverb.

Amp: 1967 Fender Bandmaster head: this amp has been in my family ever since my father purchased it in ‘67. We still have the original cab but I prefer a 4x12 instead of the original Fender 2x12 straight cab. I use the Fender head because of the clarity which resonates from it. It's vibrant and pure. I run through channel one with the bright switch to ON. Volume is usually around 5 for practice and live setting with mic. and I'm always messing with the other EQ knobs to get the right tone for the right place. Generally my settings are Bass 4 Mid 5 and Treble 6.

When I run this clean through a modern 4x12 it's not what you normally hear from a pristine-looking vintage Fender amp. It’s darker - a force to be reckoned with. And when I unleash the Riot pedal it thunders. This is something that I planned from the beginning when I joined Guillotine Necktie. It was a prefect compilation to the other musicians in the band. It balanced everything out.

Strings: my strings always have and will be Ernie Ball Super Slinky's (9’s). The exception is if I drop tune I will use Power Slinky's.

Picks: I prefer Moshay nylons in large .04's, but I will always use whatever I can get my hands on if it's not too flimsy.

Cables: I use a 30' monster cable from guitar to FX, but I'm not too picky about the rest; as long as they're well-made and reliable that works for me.

As you can see my gear layout is simple. I'm always looking for new cool effect pedals to replace older ones. I'm not a fast guitar player and I'm certainly not a technical player. I'm just me. It took me 23 years and cycling tens of thousands of dollars of gear to get where I am and I’m happy with that.

Keep it simple and have fun!

Gabe Nickelson Guitarist - Guillotine Necktie

The Las Vegas local music scene was honored with the induction of the 1980's into the Las Vegas Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The second show in the last 3 years, with the 70's show held in 2011, the 80's was an over-the-top of the Who's Who of the Las Vegas local music scene.

Celebrating, honoring, and reuniting the bands of the 80's, the show went a step further and honored the Las Vegas Promoters, Bookers, the Clubs and even the Roadies by inducting them into the Hall of Fame. With 20 bands performing over 2 days, it was a nonstop concert that seemed to last 24 hours. Venues like the Moby Grape, Shark Club, Captain America, Troubadour, Cracker's and a handful of others were honored and bar managers, owners, doormen, etc. were all on hand to partake in the festivities. Saturday's show was held at the infamous Tommy Rocker's and Sunday was held at the Cannery Hotel & Casino.

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10 Things Teens Should Know About Cars and Driving When a teenager gets a driver license, it How to deal with a friend who is about to signifies freedom and the lure of the open road. drive under the influence…

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Real. Loud. Aggressive. Metal.

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You know him as one of the guitarists for Outta the Black ( highlighted in last month’s issue of CV SouthWest) , but you might not know his dark secret.

Also known as the “Haunt Rocker”, he has been a staple in the Haunted Attraction industry since 2006, after his piece “When Hinges Creak” was first aired on Rotting Flesh radio.

We dug him up from his mausoleum to delve into his dark musical world...

<CV SW> When you and I first spoke, you step & change to jump into Haunt Rock.

Yeah, that was a definite change. To be mentioned the massive industry that is part of the “haunt culture”, tell our readers a little honest, I prefer heavy music. Foxy Roxx was supposed to be a fill-in gig at the Roxy in L.A. about it. It’s a massive industry, isn’t it? nd Halloween is the 2 largest holiday and the back in July 2 ‟94. It was a good fit and I was haunted house industry is a $1B dollar industry. with them until 2001. Both bands were the same We have our own convention season as well, usu- 4 guys. Foxy Roxx was a glam rock band. We really starting in late Feb/March. There are about 6- leased 2 CD‟s and a home video and were known 7 conventions/trade shows across the US; worldwide, which was very exciting. Poison‟d Transworld in Chicago, HauntCon, National came about because people said our Poison coHaunters Convention, West Coast Haunters Con- vers sounded better than Poison, so we put that vention, East Coast Haunters Convention and together and it did REALLY well and we became Midwest Haunters Convention, which is the one I the very first Officially Sanctioned Poison tribute band. attend as well as where I sell my CD‟s.

After both bands broke up, I was asked by Plus you have the smaller ones like Horrorhound, Dead Winter Con, Flashback week- my good bud Don Hambrick, who owns Whoopie end…to name a few that are more horror-based. Kat Productions in San Diego, if I wanted to be a There are also magazines like Haunted Attraction guinea pig for the home studio he put together…

Magazine, Haunt World, Fright Times as well as that resulted in my 2002 demo CD “Disillusions some really good podcasts like HaunTopic, Scare- of Granduer” which was a hodge-podge of origihouse and Big Scary Show, for which I am the nal songs and a couple covers.

One of the track that didn‟t make the CD Music Coordinator, one of the (G)Hosts and I have my own segment called “De-Composing”. was an instrumental called “When Hinges One thing I like is that the haunt communi- Creak”. I am a big Disney fan and a HUGE ty is very close-knit. It‟s like a family…albeit a Haunted Mansion fan. I recorded a metal version of the organ melody complete with audio from demented, psychotic family… LOL the ride. The basic tracks were done in 2002 <CV SW> What sparked your interest in mak- while doing the CD and I finally finished the ing music for this genre? Truthfully, from track in my home studio in mid-2006. I posted it Foxy Roxx to Poison’d, it seems like such a big on my MySpace page and somehow it fell into the hands of the podcast “Rotting Flesh Radio”,

HauntCon in 2008 and within a week after it came out I was flooded with emails asking if I had a CD out.

At the time, the haunt industry mainly used dark gothic music like Midnight Syndicate who were the pioneers of the industry. There really is only a small handful of musicians in the industry.

Midnight Syndicate, Nox Arcana and Virgil Franklin are the “Big 3” but in the last few years others like Shadow‟s Symphony, Verse 13, Gravetone Productions and Prelude To A Nightmare have surfaced and offer a wide pallet of music to use. I‟m the only one doing “Haunt Metal”… or “Haunt-Strumetal ™“ as I call it.

Some haunts were using extreme metal, etc in the haunts but in the last few years the record industry cracked down on them for not paying royalties; several haunts were threatened to be shut down if they continued. It seems I popped up by accident at the right time when all this started. <CV SW> What gives you the idea for certain pieces, what is your inspiration?

Depends on what I am writing at the time.

If it‟s a custom track for a haunt, I‟ll put pictures up on another monitor to draw inspiration or watch their YouTube videos. I did a track for a which at the time, was the podcast for the Haunt- company called Screamline Studios recently that wanted a HEAVY track for their website. I looked ed Attraction Industry. The song was played on the show and my inbox lit up and it started from over the props they make which are called the “Meat Mangler” series and they have these huge there. mallets, hammers, etc. all bloody and the idea for <CV SW> When you started making music, the song came from that. did you just give it a go, simple as that?

In the case of my CD‟s it varies on the Yeah, it was an accident that started with theme for the CD. “Damnations Embrace” was a the Haunted Mansion track I did and went from Vampire / Dark Carnival theme so I pulled it from there. I did some custom tracks, mostly redoing “the Lost Boys”, Bram Stoker‟s Dracula and other songs for the podcast, but 2008 I was asked “Something Wicked This Way Comes”. It was to compose an original track for the compilation originally going to be loosely based on “The Lost CD “RFR Presents: Dark Pandemonium “A De- Boys” but I didn‟t like the direction. I ended up scent into the Labyrinth of the Mind"”. The pod- writing a short story for it with the help of my cast was going to release which became 2 tracks friend Sean Patrick Thompson who is a writer in “Dark Pandemonium: Enter The Labyrinth” and the Bay Area. Once I had that written the CD “Zombie Stomp: March of the Undead” which wrote itself. featured my buddy, Timm Tantrum from Snake With “Soul Collector”, I used various City Playboys on bass. The CD debuted at themes ranging from Zombieland, Interview With

A Vampire, Criminal Minds and the book Zone and Cort Genes Simmons Axe bass.

“Beautiful Creatures” to name a few as well as For drums, I use Beta Monkey Music's from actual haunts I had seen pictures or videos Double Bass Mania II as my main drum library from online. but I do use as well Double Bass Mania, III, Punk “The Attic” was inspired by the movie Rock, Drum Werks II, IV & V depending on the “Rosemary‟s Baby” and King Diamond‟s feel I need or the project I am working on.

“Abigail”, which is one of my all-time fave CD‟s. <CV SW> 2011, The Dead Matter wins “Best B<CV SW> What do you use to make the Movie Soundtrack”, tell us about that, and sounds for your haunt-strumentals? how that validates your efforts.

My imagination. A lot of the sound effects I Midnight Syndicate is one of my inspirause come from Royalty Free sound libraries. I tions. I try to do with heavy guitars what they do don‟t have a synth so a lot of the strings you hear with synth & strings. I am no virtuoso my ANY are actually my guitars the heavy delay and vol- stretch of the imagination so instead of showing ume swells and for cellos, my basses. I try to use of my lead chops I show up my rhythm playing different tunings like drop D, C, B and A to get and try to create a mood of fell rather than “Look creepier tones as well as some tunings Jimmy at how fast I can play!”

Page used as well. One song on “The Attic” I told them once that when I listen to some called “Ghost of Marianna Odile” I actually have of their songs I can hear guitars over them and each of my 5 guitars tuned in different tunings as they were curious and asked to me show an exwell as my 2 basses in different tunings which re- ample so I did. Both said some day we might ally made it open up. want to expand on that. Well, when it came time <CV SW> What equipment do you use to make the tracks? Where is your studio?

I do all my recording in my home studio "Vayne1 Music/Haunt Rocker Productions".

My setup is so lo-tech it's stupid. I have a bud with a Protools rig that told me his stuff doesn't sound as good as mine! LOL!! But I use Sony Acid Pro recording software as well as Sony Soundforge editing & mastering software. For my guitars I use a Line 6 Pod (one of the original ones) and for bass I use a Line 6 Bass Pod (original one as well) and I run an 11 band DOD EQ pedal in the signal but only run it on the right channel guitars.

For guitars, I primarily use my Dean Eric Peterson Signature "Old Skull" V with EMG 81/85 pickup setup as well as a '96 Epiphone Les Paul Standard, a Dean Eric Peterson Signature "The Hunter" V (both with Duncan JB's in the bridge and a Duncan '59 in the neck). I also use a '04 Jackson Dinky Pro with a Duncan JB in the bridge (I use this guitar mostly for clean tones and any whammy crap). For basses, I use a Dean

for them to put together the soundtrack to their I get a look of “wha?” when people ask. movie “The Dead Matter” they contacted me to It‟s kinda comical. Many expect me to be all record a proper version of that idea so I took their goth‟d out, satanic or something. I‟m just a very original track “Dark Folk (Shadows)”, which was normal guy who loves haunted houses. It‟s very simple strings and piano, and built a band around humbling to be honest because I didn‟t expect anit as well as some ambient effects. It took about 2 ything to come of it. I‟d sell a couple CD‟s and months to do. I‟ve been told that it‟s considered a that would be it but here I am 4 years later with 3 favorite among their fans, which is an honor. CD‟s, a compilation, the song on the movie Having that credit definitely pushed my sales up soundtrack, songs in 2 indie films and several and opened me to a whole new audience. custom tracks and I‟m loving it.

I‟m currently wrapping up my newest CD <CV SW> Where have your sounds been fea- “Virus 308” which I hope to have out digitally in tured in the US? But also internationally, August. I already have 4 songs done for a possible EP called “Bodies In The Bayou” as well as 2 what are some of the more known places?

Wow, a lot of haunts actually. Last year songs written for 2 other projects. was about 45 I think? Netherworld, Hundred Acres Manor (I make up 85% of the music in <CV SW> Where can fans sample and buy their haunt), Nightmare New England, Wells your work?

You can check out samples on my site Township Haunted House, Trails To Terror, The Haunted Hotel, the USS Nightmare, The Haunted http://www.JerryVayne.com.

You can also find me on MySpace at Gin… just a few.

Most of them are on the East coast, Mid- myspace.com/jerryvaynemusic.

You can also find and purchase my 3 CD‟s west and Southern states and I am slowly creeping into Canada. I was featured in a UK Maga- on iTunes, Cd Baby, Amazon MP3 as well as othzine as well and had a haunt there register as well er major download sites. You can buy all 3 CD‟s as well as my compilation on Reverbnation.com as one in Japan. under The Haunt Rocker, Jerry Vayne. <CV SW> Tell us about “The Back Room” from Grindhouse, how did their feature of 3 of your You can also find me on Social Media: songs come about?

On Facebook by searching for The Haunt Rocker My song “Feast” (from “Damnations Em- On Twitter at twitter.com/hauntrocker brace”) was using as the end credits for another film called “Feast” done by Scared-E-Cat Productions back in „09 and they had heard me from it and asked if they could use a couple for their film. They ended up using “Penance” and “Pieces Of You (Dismemberment Blues)” in it. The movie came out in late ‟09 or early 2010. The movie is a “Grind House” style film from Threedt Productions. <CV SW> What do other people say… truthfully, you have an outstanding reputation for making creepy, macabre, haunting music, how do people react when you tell them?

There was a time when being a motorcy- ever, if you have a blowout, you‟ll be sorry you clist also meant being a mechanic – or at least didn‟t check. Catching the metal in a tire before any damage is done could prevent having to rebeing mechanically inclined. pair or replace the tire at all.

Far better designs and production quality Regularly rolling the tires and inspecting have made modern motorcycles pretty reliable. them may be the single most important check you Numerous fail-safe features and improved tech- do. Being able to identify worn treads or wearing nologies make it theoretically less likely that a patterns in them is also a prerequisite to your malfunction could put you down, but this does safety and control. not mean it‟s now OK to disregard all caution.

A rear tire can be ready for replacement beGetting to know your bike as well as you fore it;s down to the wear bar if you have done can still makes a lot of sense. Learning how burn-outs, hard launches, or lots of wheelies. things work and what systems or components Squared off tires can be ridden, but they are not need the most attention will at least reduce your ideal. As for the front tire, practicing hard braking bike‟s chances of a premature failure and could – especially with big sport bikes with soft comalso prevent a crash. There is also something to pound tires – while otherwise recommended, is be said for a properly functioning, well- also a sure way to cup or feather the front tire‟s maintained machine. Riders who take better care center tread area and prematurely wear it out. of their bikes benefit from a more precisely operKnowing what cold pressure to set tires to ating motorcycle, and this improves the quality of is also important, as is checking it at least weekly. the whole experience.

The MOM will tell you about the original tires, A safety inspection – if required in your and the tire manufacturer is the best info source state – is really just a baseline. Many items need for aftermarket tires. Not all pressure gauges are regular inspection, cleaning, lubricating, adjust- accurate either. And as a precision instrument, if ing, or replacing. Acquainting yourself with the you drop a dial gauge, for example, it can affect maintenance schedule in your motorcycle opera- the calibration. tor‟s manual (MOM) is also just a starting point.

Following are some things to consider, as loosely derived from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation‟s “T-CLOCS” inspection checklist.

Tires As many a rider could tell you, you can install a new tire and have to immediately replace it. How? By picking up a nail, screw, or other piece of metal is a common way. A puncturing piece can hold air in so you may not immediately know anything is wrong unless you see it. How-

drain plug, axle nuts, front axle pinch bolts, brake Wheels Slamming a pothole or steep driveway lip caliper retaining hardware, and shaft drive drain or anything else can dent or crack wheels. Don‟t bolts. Otherwise, you should be sure these items take them for granted. A good time to look them are tightened to spec. If any fasteners normally over is if you regularly clean them. Lifting the use retaining clips or cotter pins make sure they wheels off the ground, and inspecting bearings for are in place. tight seals, proper adjustment and operation (smooth, quiet, no side-to-side slop) is also rec- Hand and foot controls ommended.

A snapped clutch cable can make getting home kind of tough. An out-of-adjustment throttle cable – assuming you don‟t have fly-by-wire – Suspension Do you know how to adjust sag, rebound makes for less precise control. The molded ball and compression damping? These affect how you ends on levers are there so you don‟t skewer control the bike and how fun it is to ride. There yourself in any situation. Lubing control cables are a few methods out there, and usually involve a and making sure they are not frayed and are buddy or two helping you take measurements properly adjusted is part of bike ownership. while you sit on the bike.

Brake system Brake lines should be replaced when the manufacturer says they should. Yes, they can last twice as long, but why take a chance?

Do you know how to look at brake pads and see what shape they are in? Brake fluid level should be to spec, and changed on schedule.

When you need to replace components you might want to look into upgrading to a higher quality aftermarket stainless or Kevlar brake line if the bike did not come with them. Adding higher friction pads for improved stopping is another option. This is not saying original equipment is bad, Oil and coolant but there may be better choices too, and brakes – How‟s the engine oil level? If the bike is especially the front – are never something to liquid-cooled, how‟s the coolant? Do you change skimp on. the fluid on time? Have you done enough research on the best oil for your needs, and longevi- Electrical ty of your bike? We are not going to touch the hot Is your brake light working, and does it ongoing debate over “the best” oil or lubrication come on when you want it to for both brakes? issues here, but you should still ask around, read, How about your signals or running lights? If you and be sure of your decision. run accessories or extra lights do you know the output of your charging system?

Critical fasteners and plugs While on the subject, if you use devices Even if you have all your work done at a like Bluetooth, GPS, CBs and the like, are these shop, if you are unfamiliar with their work it does items excessively distracting you? According to not hurt to recheck tightness on critical compo- Dennis Martin, owner of Martin Motorsports, a nents if they serviced them, especially the oil multi-brand dealership in Boyertown, Pa., about

40 miles outside of Philadelphia, “this is well weighed. documented with cars but nobody knows how it is Another rider told him that because he affecting motorcyclists.” takes off for months in the winter, he has to “relearn” to ride each spring. With reliable electricalOverall ly heated clothing and other great winter gear Riding a motorcycle is ideally a more per- readily available, some might want to think about sonal and involved experience. If you ride a cruis- at least some riding year-round. You won‟t get as er, sport bike, dual purpose, or touring bike, there out-of-practice that way, and if it can be made are issues particular to your bike beyond the gen- comfortable and safe, why not? eral ones touched on here.

The idea is to keep learning. Being proacFor example, do you know how much fuel tive in seeking out what you need to know, taking your bike holds, and how many miles per gallon refresher courses or self-teaching to stay sharp, you can expect with easy riding versus hard and interacting with other knowledgeable riders charging? How far can you go on reserve before are good ways to continually improve. you run out of gas? If you don‟t want to be stranded someday this is good to know.

Ignorance is not bliss. One MSF-certified instructor recently recalled a conversation with someone who‟d been riding for 20 years who told him his bike weighed 1,100 pounds. Turns out this rider had looked at the gross vehicle weight rating (bike weight plus max carrying capacity), and had it in his mind that this was what his bike Reprinted from www.Motorcycles.com with permission

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April came blasting into Vegas for the local music scene. The boys from Smashing Alice filled the house again at Vinyl, the new club inside the Hard Rock, putting on a monster birthday bash for yours truly. Members from numerous bands that were off that night were in attendance and too many to mention here. One of their best performances to date, from what I can remember of it. Smashing Alice continues to rock one of the Fremont Street Experience stages on a weekly basis as well.

One of Vegas‟ favorites, Outta The Black, brought an even newer set of songs back to Vamp’d with special guests Brazen and rocked to an extremely full house. Bringing even more new and original material, the boys in black continue to surprise their fans. The girls from Brazen brought their own brand of shock and awe to the stage and ripped out some amazing covers of their own. Outta The Black is set to play the Laughlin River Run April 26-27 at the AVI Hotel & Casino but will be too late for publication for May‟s issue, and may be covered in June.

Bluff Control announced a change in their lineup recently. Sally Bartlett, the gorgeous bassist that has been rocking with the boys for the last year, has decided to start up a new funk rock band; details on the new venture will be coming soon to CVSW. Stepping into the slot will be an extraordinary musician, Wayne Carver. Performing with multiple bands, he will bring his diverse talent to an already rockin‟ set of musicians. You can catch Bluff Control regularly at Club Fortune Casino.

A newly revamped live music venue, Legend’s Sports Bar & Grill, out on Boulder Highway & Russell, is trying to draw the live music fans down to the southeast side of town by hosting a recent Battle of the Bands over a few weekends. Numerous bands entered the contest with a great cash prize offered, trying to get the music scene going again in an area kind of devoid of any quality places to play.

One of the Finalists, Redline, is a group that was a staple in the southeast Vegas & Henderson area back when the Tailspin & Redhawk were the places to be on any weekend.

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part of the valley, continues to book solid acts 4-5 nights a week and to be able to cover all the shows there would take an army of photojournalists. One show coming to the Cheyenne that I will hopefully be covering will be Powerman 5000. We will hopefully have photos of this event in the June issue. Stay tuned for all the antics that my arm gets easily twisted to cover and of course party with all of these talented musical acts.

In the deep south part of Henderson, a newer Pub has decided to bring in some bands in the area once dominated by the legendary Redhawk.

Shakespeare's Grille & Pub brought in the new Power Trio 'Acoustic Arena', consisting of Danny Robert from Bluff Control, Merry Adin from Brazen & the multi-talented Tim Mendoza. The performance was a success and the trio will be back again the first Friday in May. After speaking with the owners that were on hand for the event, Live Music will be ongoing now on weekends at Shakespeare's, so be sure to check them out. They are located just south of St. Rose Pkwy on Eastern at Coronado.

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