THE BEAT GOES ON

Las Vegas music engagements that hit all the right notes

By Heather Turk

“Aerosmith: Deuces Are Wild” is presented in Dolby Atmos, taking listeners inside the music to reveal details with unparalleled clarity and depth

Luke Bryan said that one of his favorite moments of “Luke Bryan: Vegas” is sitting at the piano performing for his fans

Some of the biggest names in music can often be found performing residencies and extended engagements on the Las Vegas Strip, and late 2022/early 2023 will be no different.

One of Las Vegas’ most eagerly anticipated residencies will be performing Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2 through 24, 2022, and Jan. 20 through Feb. 25, 2023, at 8 p.m. when “Weekends with Adele” takes The Colosseum at Caesars Palace stage. Sure to be a once-ina-lifetime concert experience, the production features the global superstar singing some of her greatest hits, like “Rolling in the Deep,” “Hello” and “Someone Like You.” Although tickets sold out almost immediately when the residency went on sale, fans may still have some luck finding tickets online. After all, Las Vegas is all about winning big — even when the prize is seeing Adele in concert! caesars. com/caesars-palace/shows/the-colosseum

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“Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo The Las Vegas Residency” premiered in September

Fans can spend their “Weekends with Adele” in Las Vegas in late 2022/early 2023

Rock icons Aerosmith will also be in town Dec. 2, 5, 8 and 11 with their hit residency, “Aerosmith: Deuces Are Wild.” Performing at 8 p.m. inside Dolby Live at Park MGM, the rockin’ production showcases the Bad Boys from Boston at the top of their game as they perform a selection of their timeless hits, including “Dream On,” “Rag Doll,” “Cryin,’” and “Sweet Emotion.” Presented in Dolby Atmos, the residency is a must see for fans of the band, as it takes audiences on a deep dive of their groundbreaking career with exclusive, unreleased audio and never-before-seen visuals from the group’s archives. ticketmaster.com/aerosmith

Fans who purchase the “Aerosmith: Deuces Are Wild” VIP On-Stage Experience can actually watch the show onstage alongside of the band.

Audiences can dance the year away inside Dolby Live at Park MGM, too, when Bruno Mars performs two shows over New Year’s Eve weekend: Dec. 30 and 31 at 9 p.m. Undoubtedly one of the Strip’s hottest New Year’s Eve celebrations, the energetic concert will feature the celebrated showman (and frequent Dolby Live headliner) performing some of his greatest hits, like “24K Magic” and “Uptown Funk.” ticketmaster.com

Over at Zappos Theater in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Miranda Lambert will be performing her new residency, “Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo The Las Vegas Residency,” Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3 through 11, at 8 p.m. Featuring high-energy numbers like “Actin’ Up” as well as poignant, stripped-back performances of “Carousel” and “The House That Built Me,” the 90-minute production showcases more than 20 songs spanning Lambert’s critically-acclaimed career. Ticket holders will be taken on a musical journey from Lambert’s 2005 debut album,

Kerosene, to 2022’s Palomino — complete with plenty of pyrotechnics! ticketmaster. com/mirandavegas

Country music fans in town for the

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo can also see Luke Bryan performing at Resorts World Las Vegas Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2 through 10, 2022, as well as Feb. 1 through 11, 2023, at 8 p.m.

Following several previous sold-out runs at the resort, ZZ Top returns to The Venetian in December for a five-show limited engagement

Photo of Miranda Lambert by Tyler Conrad; Adele by Simon Emmett; ZZ Top courtesy of Live Nation; Bruno Mars courtesy of MGM Resorts International “Luke Bryan: Vegas” features the “Drunk on You” singer performing inside the resort’s 5,000-seat theater, with the furthest seat being only 150 feet from the stage. The high-energy show features several only-in-LasVegas production elements, including a catwalk that descends from the ceiling and elevates Bryan so that he is eye level with fans in the mezzanine. rwlasvegas. com/entertainment/luke-bryan

Audiences can see two legendary rock bands performing extended engagements at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas as well. “That Little Ol’ Band from Texas,” ZZ Top, returns to The Venetian Theatre Dec. 3, 4, 7, 9 and 10 playing their signature mix of Southern rock and blues. Then, audiences are invited to “Come Sail Away” with Styx when the group performs inside The Venetian Theatre Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 27 through Feb. 4, 2023. Both engagements start at 8 p.m. venetianlasvegas.com/ entertainment

Canadian guitarist Bryan Adams is also scheduled to return to the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas in early 2023, following a sold-out debut at the intimate 1,480-seat venue in 2021. The “Summer of ‘69” singer will be performing a six-show run of his “So Happy It Hurts Tour” Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 25 through Feb. 4. The tour is in support of Adams’ latest studio album, 2022’s “So Happy It Hurts,” which found the singer with a new recording label, BMG. Audiences are sure to be wowed by the feelgood rocker’s effortless stage presence and incredible vocals during the concert, which begins each night at 8 p.m. wynnlasvegas.com