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UFC 147: Silva vs Franklin 2 Live in Brazil Saturday June 23rd

June 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Our UFC 147 Fight Parties in Las Vegas for June 23, 2012

Aliante Station Casino + Hotel – Access Showroom, $10 Cover – HD

  • Doors open at 5pm – 7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, NV 89084 – 1-877-477-SOAR (7627)

Santa Fe Station – Centennial Ballroom, $10 Cover

  • Doors open at 5:30 pm – 4949 N Rancho Dr Las Vegas, NV 89130 – (702) 658-4900

Fiesta Henderson – Cancun Room, $10 Cover

  • Doors Open at 6pm – 777 W. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015  – (702) 558-7000

Palace Station Hotel & Casino– Grand Ballrooms – $10 Cover – HD

  • Doors Open at 6pm – 2411 W. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89102 – (702) 367-2411

Sunset Station Hotel & Casino  – Club Madrid – $10 Cover

  • Doors Open at 5pm – 1301 W. Sunset Rd,  Henderson, NV 89014 – (702) 547-7777

It’s a big weekend for the UFC, with back to back cards this Friday and Saturday. It gets going with UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida, a free fight card that is packed with all but certain fireworks in the Main Event and throughout. The final match of the Sam Stout vs. Spencer Fisher trilogy is a guaranteed barnburner too. Fan favorites Ross Pearson, Cub Swanson, Matt Brown, Dan Miller and Rick Story are all scheduled to fight.  This free UFC on FX fight card can be viewed at any Station Casinos Sports book. Don’t miss it!

On Saturday night, an epic rematch is set for a live from Brazil Pay-Per-View, UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II. Despite suffering the disappointment of yet another high profile fight being disrupted due to injury (Silva’s initial opponent Vitor Belfort withdrew), the UFC has yet again turned lemons into ‘Mike’s Hard Lemonade’ by replacing Belfort with an equally big name and equally dangerous veteran in Franklin.

The change of plans has also resulted in an unusual catch-weight scenario (a rare 190 lbs limit), one that fits Franklin’s ‘modus operandi’ to a tee, yet should be no hindrance whatever to Wanderlei who fought well for many years above his more natural 185 division. Franklin is seen as the ideal 190-195 pounder, and a likely champion of that hypothetical division were it to exist.

Watch the extended UFC: 147 Silva vs. Franklin II Preview

Watch the full UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida Preview

This 5 rounder is unlikely to go that long, so be careful about your bathroom breaks. Each fighter has KO power and the tenacity to stand and trade at the highest level, so a decision is unlikely. There’s a lot at stake for each, with many armchair warriors having called for ‘Wand’ to call it a day for several years now (out of admiration, not disrespect in most cases).

Franklin is not exactly in that territory yet with several extremely impressive performances in the last 3 years, but Franklin still is edging toward his curtain call with the unlikelihood of his returning to 185 lbs and very little chance of winning a title at 205 lbs (where champions nowadays tend to ‘walk around’ at 230 lbs).

Despite the obstacles, with a decisive win either man can become an extremely hot commodity at either 185 or 205lbs, just ask Dan Henderson who performed exactly that ‘back from the dead’ trick with just 2 impressive wins over top names.

As expected, the balance of the card is dominated by Brazilian fighters. It is after all broadcasting from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Fight fans will recognize ‘Top 10’ Heavyweight Fabricio Werdum in the co-main event as he undertakes a serious test against Mike Russow.  A ton of up and coming Brazilian killers fill out the card. The casual fan will not recognize the names of many of these South American maulers, but the skill level of all is ‘par-excellence’.

UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II Live on PPV from Brazil will be shown at 5 separate Fight Parties throughout the Las Vegas Valley. See the Station Casinos Fight Party list below and choose your favorite spot to watch all the live action go down on Saturday night!

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Judy’s ‘Don’t Miss’ Las Vegas Live Music List – June 2012 Edition

June 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment

This June 2012, Station Casinos stages are Rockin’ 1980′s-style! Here’s my list of June rock concerts in Las Vegas that you definitely don’t want to miss:

1. It’s Metal Month at Santa Fe Station: Free concerts by Arena (6/2) Snakesbite (6/8), Jizzy Pearl All Star Band (6/9), Iron Maidens (6/15, 6/16) and Vinyl Tattoo (6/30). Shows are at 9pm, but get to Chrome by 8pm so you can get a great seat. We’re expecting a healthy crowd for each night. Here’s a video of the Iron Maidens from a recent performance at Green Valley Ranch.

2. Rock Of Ages Tour: Featuring Def Leppard, Poison and Lita Ford. June 23 at Red Rock Resort. This show is selling fast! Get your tickets soon!

3. Kenny Loggins: Master of timeless movie soundtracks (Top Gun, Caddyshack, Footloose, to name a few) will be performing June 23 at Sunset Station Amphitheatre. Tickets still available here.

4. Tears For Fears: The band returns to the Station Casinos stage later this summer (8/4 Sunset Station) Tears For Fears Concert Tickets on Sale 6/9 What a great TFF show last summer under the stars at Red Rock. Were you there, too?

5. Friday Nights: Friday nights rock in Henderson because the Sin City Sinners are at Green Valley Ranch’s Ovation on 6/1, 6/8, 6/15 and 6/22. In July they begin residency at Boulder Station’s Railhead every Saturday night! Hear the hits ranging from Guns N Roses, Faster Pussycat, Motley Crue, AC/DC, KISS, and much more.

6. The Ultimate 80′s show, every Friday night inside Club Madrid at Sunset Station – The Spazmatics!

7… Wait! This is actually a movie - BONUS!! – The movie Rock Of Ages is released on June 15! Catch it at any of the Las Vegas Regal Cinemas inside Station Casinos or Century Theatres at Santa Fe Station.

EXTRA DOUBLE BONUS!! 10 Cool Points if you can guess which real Station Casinos Entertainment Manager is featured in the banner for this post (see below).

 

See you all at the shows. Rock on!

Judy Alberti,
Vice President of Entertainment, Station Casinos

 

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Station Casinos Hosting Largest 4th of July 2012 Fireworks Show in Southern Nevada

June 8, 2012 By 15 Comments

CONTINUING ITS 4TH of July tradition, five Station Casinos’ properties will once again host the largest 4th of July fireworks show in Southern Nevada on Wednesday, July 4 after 9 p.m. for the entire community to enjoy.

The “‘We Love Locals’ July 4th Fireworks Blast” will be a nine-minute fireworks show to celebrate Station Casinos’ love and affection for its team members and guests as well as to honor the nation’s 236th birthday.

PHOTO & VIDEO CONTEST:
SHARE PHOTOS & VIDEOS OF THE SHOW = WIN FREE ROOMS!
FACEBOOK.COM/STATIONCASINOS –  OR ON TWITTER USING THE HASHTAG #SCLV4TH
@StationCasinos will select the top 10 photos or videos on July 5th
Winners will get free hotel stays this summer!

The fireworks show will be produced by Grucci of New York, one of the premiere fireworks companies in the world who annually produces the 4th of July fireworks events as well past hotel-casino openings on behalf of Station Casinos. The citywide fireworks shows will go off at Aliante Station, Green Valley Ranch Resort, Fiesta Rancho, Texas Station and Red Rock Casino Resort.

You can win free concert tickets and much more at our radio remotes at each location from 7pm – 9pm before the show. Tune into our radio partners’ stations (listed below) to learn more about giveaways!

And, here’s a link if you are coming to town or local and looking for a room in Las Vegas during 4th of July week at any of our 10 hotel casinos.

@ Red Rock Resort

 

11011 W. Charleston, Las Vegas, NV 89135 | Google Map

@ Green Valley Ranch

 

2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy Henderson, NV 89052 | Google Map

@ Aliante Station

 

7300 Aliante Pkwy North Las Vegas, NV 89084 | Google Map

  • Radio Partner: KDWN AM 720
  • Public Viewing Area:  corner of Aliante Parkway and Elkhorn in the Main Casino Parking Lot. The Lot will open at 7:30am.
  • Guests are permitted to bring coolers, chairs and umbrellas but are not permitted to bring their own alcoholic beverages to the viewing area. Alcoholic beverages received in the casino will be welcome in the viewing area .
  • Guests are asked to be aware of parking signs and directions.  Event parking will be in the Casino garage structure.
  • Rooms at Aliante
  • Restaurants at Aliante
  • Aliante on facebook
@ Texas Station & Fiesta Rancho

 

Fiesta Rancho and Texas Station are right next to one another, in case you didn’t know, so it’s one show, for two casinos!

 

Texas Station: 2101 Texas Star Ln North Las Vegas, NV 89032 | Google Map
Fiesta Rancho: 2400 N. Rancho Dr North Las Vegas, NV 89130 | Google Map
  • Radio Partner: KOAS 105.7 FM The Oasis
  • Public and VIP Viewing Area: Top floor of Fiesta Rancho Parking Garage. No outside food, drink or fireworks will be permitted. Under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Drink specials: 16oz. Bud, Bud Light, Michelob; Pepsi and Water.
  • Assorted Party favors
  • Parking lots are open to the public, first-come, first-served (except VIP parking)
  • Rooms at Fiesta Rancho
  • Restaurants at Fiesta Rancho
  • Fiestas on facebook

FIREWORKS FUN FACTS

  • It takes four days and approximately 680 man hours to prepare for and set up the fireworks at all five locations
  • The state-of-the-art fireworks program is electronically fired from a computer-generated script featuring choreography between the music and fireworks
  • The Grucci family brought 17 pyrotechincians out to set up and launch the five shows
  • It took 104 hours to choreograph and design the five shows
  • 62 firing batteries will be used
  • There will be 305 firing cues
  • It takes nine miles of wire to circuit the firing batteries
  • The five primary colors of the fireworks rainbow that people will see are red, white, blue, green and yellow (blended together they will make additional colors in the sky as well)
  • Designer shells are from Australia, Canada, China, France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Spain and, of course. the United States
  • The Grucci’s of New York are one of the premiere fireworks companies in the world. Over the years they have produced some of the most extravagant fireworks shows including seven consecutive U.S. Presidential inaugurations and several Olympic Games.
Each Station Casino property listed above will play host to a different local radio station on July 4th. See the pairings below and choose your fireworks music!
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All Dad’s Faves: A Las Vegas Father’s Day Dining Guide

June 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Feast & Festival Buffets

MOST DADS ARE easy.

For a Father’s Day gift … just get dad a great meal, easy.

Maybe include a cute card or ugly tie or tickets to the game, and Dad’s happy.

Here are few great gift ideas for Father’s Day dining in Las Vegas arranged by cuisine: buffet first, then steak, Italian, BBQ, Mexican and seafood/grab bag.

We’ll keep adding Father’s Day menus as they come in. And if you have a question, let us know below!

Feast & Festival Buffets

You really can’t go wrong with our Father’s Day Las Vegas buffet specials. Dad can eat pretty much whatever he wants, as much as he wants. Our Father’s Day buffet is available all day on Sunday at three different prices (depending on the casino) which you can view by clicking the poster to the right here …

The Steak & The Sizzle

Red Rock's T-bones

Texas' Austins

Santa Fe's Charcoal Room

Sunset's Sonoma Cellar

MKRT at Aliante Station

Fuego at Fiesta Henderson

 

Italian Specialties

Terra Verde at GVR

Terra Rossa at Red Rock

Pasta Cucina

Pasta Cucina is serving up a few Italian specialties including Fresh Fettuccini, 16-ounce Rib-Eye Steak and Cheesecake Stuffed Cannoli to go with its regular delicious menu. Pasta Cucinas are located at Aliante, Boulder, Palace, Sunset and Texas Stations.

The impeccable Terra Rossa at Red Rock and exquisite Terra Verde at Green Valley Ranch are also offering a Dad’s Day menu with a special appetizer, a couple of entrée choices and dessert. Not to be outdone,

BBQ Heaven

Red Rock Grand Cafe

Grand Cafe

The Grand Cafes are keeping it simple. (Sound like something Dad would say?) We got Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Cake, Shakes to go along with the huge regular comfy menu at our cafés.

The first menu to the right here is for the Grand Cafes at Boulder, Palace, Santa Fe, Sunset and Texas Stations. The second menu is for the Grand Cafe at Red Rock.

And, yes, of course, our cafés are open 24 hours on Sunday. Convenient!

Mexican Delights

Cabo, Garduno's & Amigo's

Our Cabo Mexican Restaurants have a special Father’s Day dinner of Chipotle and Honey Carne Asada with Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp that comes with a salad, veggies, rice or beans, and a beer!

This special will be available June 15, 16 and 17 at our Cabos at Aliante, Boulder, Palace, Red Rock, Santa Fe and Sunset, as well as at Garduno’s at Fiesta Rancho and Amigo’s at Fiesta Henderson.

Sea More Food (get it?)

Tides at GVR

Sunset's Oyster Bar

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Hot in Slots: ‘The Summer (2012) of Jackpots’ Edition

June 1, 2012 By 25 Comments

The endless summer has ended, this latest Hot in Slots post is newer

FIRST, LET’S WRAP up the Cadillacs and Cash promotions from May where there were many winners and smiling faces.

Next, in June many of our casinos are holding Free (open-to-the-public, anyone-with-a-card-can-play) Video Poker Tournaments.

OK, onto the greatest and latest slot machines in Las Vegas now, or soon to be, on our casino floors.

At this time, we can also share some info about “upcoming” new slots and releases:

  • The new Superman from Aristocrat should be landing on our floors by the end of June.
  • The new Michael Jackson game will install at all our casinos sometime in July. The MJ game is still pending gaming approval so we don’t have a firm date yet.
  • And we think the new Gone With The Wind theme is happening this summer, once approved.

One more thing, you can play/practice your Video Poker skills on all our facebook pages.

As always, if you have any questions … let us know below … and gooood luck!

Of course Super Jose is playing the new Superman at Fiesta Rancho with his lucky t-shirt!

Elvis is in the building … at Fiesta Henderson (above) and Red Rock Resort. More of our casinos will be adding as well in June. We used one of those iPhone apps for this pic. Thank you, thank you very much.

Clue is now at Sunset Station as well as at Boulder, Fiesta Henderson, Red Rock, Santa Fe, Sunset and Texas.

Santa Fe Station is the first casino in the world! with Monster Jackpots slots from WMS Gaming … fun video …

 

Time for a winner: Kevin won $10,000 playing Double Bucks at Sunset.

In our Spring 2012 post, a couple folks asked about “eCraps.” So, at the time of this post, we have electronic craps at GVR (video), Red Rock, Santa Fe & Sunset with Boulder Station coming soon. Let it roll…

 

Texas Station Slot Director Rick Scheer likes “Sheer Magic” from Ainsworth because it’s a homophone with his name. Homophone, is that the correct word? Anyway, Ainsworth is new to Nevada and Station Casinos has the most Ainsworth-themed games in Las Vegas.

We like this one for the 4th of July. No draw needed at Fiesta Henderson.

Red Rock’s new “Beat the Field” has a horse-racing theme … I’ll Have Another jackpot please!

IGT’s Wheel Of Fortune Triple Extreme just installed at Barley’s, which by the way has the best beer ever.

New King Of Dragons & Bamboo Panda at Wildfire Lanes.

Take your shot at Big Buck Hunter at Santa Fe Station.

Six new Spielo games at Boulder Station in front of the Railhead.

Mick asked about Super Team in our last Hot in Slots. Well, here it is at Santa Fe … Red Rock and Boulder, too.

Da Dum, Da Dum, Da Dum, Da Dum … Red Rock got Jaws.

… and Outback Jack

Red Rock also just added Aladdin …

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Free Video Poker Tournaments in June

May 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

LAS VEGAS VIDEO Poker Players who are Boarding Pass members receive invitations to video poker tournaments as part of their rewards mailers quite frequently. Those are lots of fun, but most are invite-only.

What about the rest of Video Poker players in Las Vegas?

Well, June at Stations and Fiestas is your month as eight different casinos are offering free VP tournaments almost every day of the week where, in most cases, you get your first entry free for having a Boarding Pass card and you can earn more entries if you’d like and win some nice cash. On some days you could, if you wanted to drive around a little, hit as many as three tournaments in a day, on Tuesdays and Thursdays for example, in June!

Gooooood luck!!

Sundays

Which Casino: Palace Station

When: Every Sunday (June 3, 10, 17, 24) from 11am to 7pm

What: $2,500 weekly prize pool with cash prizes for top 10 scores with 1st Place taking $1,000. If someone wins 1st Place twice in the month they win a million Boarding Pass point! A million!

More Gaming Promotions in June at Palace

Tuesdays

Which Casino: Aliante Station

When: Every Tuesday (June 5, 12, 19, 26) from 10am to 7pm

What: $2,500 weekly prize pool with cash prizes for top 15 scores with 1st Place taking $1,000.

More Gaming Promotions in June at Aliante

 

Which Casino: Fiesta Henderson

When: Every Tuesday (June 5, 12, 19, 26) from 10am to 7pm

What: Fiesta Henderson has a whole Play Days going on in June with Dining Discounts for play on Mondays, Gift Days on Thursdays, and Free Video Poker Tournament on Tuesdays with a $2,000 weekly prize pool and cash prizes for the top 20 scores.

More Gaming Promotions in June at Fiesta Henderson

 

Which Casino: Fiesta Rancho

When: Every Tuesday (June 5, 12, 19, 26) from 11am to 7pm

What: $2,000 weekly prize pool with cash prizes for top 20 scores and $1,000 for 1st Place.

More Gaming Promotions in June at Fiesta Rancho

 

Wednesdays

Aforementioned Senior 50 Plus Wednesdays

Thursdays

Which Casino: Boulder Station

When: Every Thursday (June 7, 14, 21, 28) from 11am to 7pm

What: $10,000 monthly ($2,500 weekly) prize pool with cash prizes for top 10 scores with 1st Place taking $1,000.

More Gaming Promotions in June at Boulder

 

Which Casino: Santa Fe Station

When: Every Thursday (June 7, 14, 21, 28) from 11am to 7pm

What: $2,500 weekly prize pool with cash prizes.

More Gaming Promotions in June at Santa Fe

 

 

Which Casino: Texas Station

When: Every Thursday (June 7, 14, 21, 28) from 10am to 7pm

What: $2,000 weekly prize pool with cash prizes for the first 20 spots and $1,000 to the winner.

More Gaming Promotions in June at Texas

 

Saturday

Which Casino: Sunset Station

When: Saturday, June 9 from 11am to 7pm

What: This is not a repeating, every Saturday tournament. It’s a one-time shot in celebration of Sunset’s 15th Anniversary! Sunset has a bunch planned for its birthday the weekend of the 8, 9 and 10, so click on the little image to the left here to find out about free cupcakes!

More Gaming Promotions in June at Sunset

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First-of-its-Kind Multi-Property Linked Progressive for Blackjack

May 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment

LAS VEGAS – Blackjack enthusiasts have a new way to win more money at more locations, with Station Casinos linking Shuffle Master’s Hit and Run® $1 side bet at nine of its properties: Boulder Station, Fiesta Henderson, Fiestas Rancho, Green Valley Ranch resort, Palace Station, Red Rock Resort, Santa Fe Station, Sunset Station and Texas Station. Station Casinos is the first gaming company in Las Vegas to link properties at several locations to a single progressive blackjack jackpot.

To become eligible for the progressive, players may make a $1 side bet when they place their main wager. The Hit and Run® progressive bet is based solely on the dealer’s hand. Players win if the dealer hits blackjack or the dealer’s hand consists of five or more cards (including if the last card busts the dealer’s hand). With the dealer showing blackjack, a player will receive a $4 win. If the dealer’s hand consists of between five and eight cards, the winning ratio begins at $7 and pays as high as $100 or $200 depending on number of decks at that game, and if the dealer’s hand has eight or more cards, the progressive jackpot will be paid. When the progressive is hit, and multiple players placed the side bet, the pot is split amongst the players at the winning table. As of May 25, the progressive jackpot on Station Casinos Double Deck Hit and Run® games is now over $10,500 and the Shoe Hit and Run games are over $15,400.

Station Casinos has offered similar blackjack progressives, however, the jackpots only built within individual properties. Based on the success and popularity of those blackjack progressives, Station Casinos decided to link multiple properties to the Hit and Run® progressive games.

The move follows the recent successful linking of properties for the Fortune Pai Gow Poker® progressive jackpot earlier in the year. Since linking all Station Casinos and Fiesta properties, more than $1 million has been paid to players through Fortune Pai Gow Poker® progressive side bets.

“Station Casinos has been an industry-leader in their commitment to enhancing table games player’s experiences by offering exciting progressive jackpots across multiple properties,” said Gavin Isaacs, Chief Executive Officer of Shuffle Master. “We’re delighted with Station’s success in linking Fortune Pai Gow Poker® Progressive across 10 properties and we are excited to expand the inter-casino linked concept to include Hit and Run® Progressive for blackjack.”

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Wildburger on Morning Blend!

May 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment


Wildfire Food and Beverage Director Christian visited local Channel 13′s Morning Blend Thursday morning. See some of the burgerlicious highlights:

*** Mention that you saw the Morning Blend clip at the counter and get a free soft drink with your order.

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Tips for Sunday’s Beach Boys Concert at Red Rock

May 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment

STRIP SHUTTLE

  • Runs from 10pm-1am on Sunday night after the concert
  • $10 per person
  • Tickets may be purchased at the Red Rock front desk
  • Shuttle drops off at the Fashion Show Mall
  • Call 702-797-7220 for more information

PARKING TIP: Go east of the hotel on Pavilion Center Drive. Garages will fill up this weekend, so this is a great place to park if you don’t like lines.

WILL CALL is located at the Box Office (near the Race & Sports Book). Opens at 4:00pm

ENTRY LINE  starts at 4:00pm Gate A entry is located between the Food Court and the Movie Theater Gate B entry is located at the main pool entrance

DOORS OPEN at 6:30pm. Show starts at 8:00pm *Times are subject to change without notice

Check ticket availability and Amphitheatre seating chart

ROAD CLOSURE TIP: Park Center Drive will be closed from 8:00am and reopen at 4:00am

SECURITY TIP No. 1: No backpacks, large bags, posters or signs will be allowed inside the Amphitheatre. Please plan accordingly.

SECURITY TIP No. 2: No video or pro photo gear allowed. *Note: Interchangeable-lens cameras won’t get in. Please plan accordingly.

DATE NIGHT TIP: For dining reservations at Hachi, T-Bones and Terra Rossa, please call 702.797.7576. (Come early at Cabo, Grand Cafe and Feast Buffet, no reservations at those restaurants.) Dining info on website.

LATE-NIGHT EATS TIP: The Grand Cafe (has a bar, too) is open 24 hours. Big menu. (Great burgers!)

Oh, have a great time!

 

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Boulder Blues Lineup: Every Saturday In June

May 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Boulder Blues

Featuring Eric Sardinas with local after-party band Joey Vital Trio

Genre: Blues

Venue: The Railhead

Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012, at 9 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $5 cover at the door

Artist Info: Known for his unbelievable live performances, during many of which he has set his guitars on fire, Eric Sardinas has pushed the boundaries of blues and rock and become one of the music industry’s most respected guitarists. His latest album, 2011’s Sticks & Stones, was produced by Matt Gruber, whose credits include Ricky Martin and Carrie Underwood.

Must be 21 years or older

 

Boulder Blues

Featuring Sugar Blue with local after-party band The PJ Barth Band

Genre: Blues

Venue: The Railhead

Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012, at 9 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $5 cover at the door

Artist Info: Grammy Award-winning harmonic virtuoso Sugar Blue began playing harmonica as a child, honing his skills by wailing along with Bob Dylan and Stevie Wonder songs on the radio. Blue began his career as a street musician and made his first recordings with legendary musicians Brownie McGhee and Roosevelt Sykes. Blue’s career took off, after touring with and performing on several of the Rolling Stones’ albums. With his album In Your Eyes, Blue emerged as a profound songwriter and harmonica wizard. Blue’s latest album, Threshold was released in 2010. Throughout his successful career, Blue has recorded with and performed alongside some of music’s best, including B.B. King, Muddy Waters, The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan.

Must be 21 years or older

 

Boulder Blues

Featuring Bill Magee with local after-party band Dr. Harpo & 2 The Moon

Genre: Blues

Venue: The Railhead

Date: Saturday, June 16, 2012, at 9 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $5 cover at the door

Artist Info: Born in the back woods of Mississippi, Magee’s love for music grew after moving to New York with his brother, following the death of his parents. After purchasing his first guitar and practicing for a year, Bill Magee joined his first band at the age of 14, along with his friend Jimmy James a.k.a. Jimi Hendrix. Throughout his unbelievable career, Magee has performed around the world with the “who’s who” of blues, including B.B. King, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, Otis Redding, John Lee Hooker and Bo Diddley, among others.

Must be 21 years or older

 

Boulder Blues

Featuring Smokin’ Joe Kubek with local after-party band The Chris Bell Band

Genre: Blues

Venue: The Railhead

Date: Saturday, June 23, 2012, at 9 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $5 cover at the door

Artist Info: A guitar prodigy by the age of 14, Smokin’ Joe Kubek frequented the Dallas bar scene in the 1970s, performing with artists including Stevie Ray Vaughan and B.B. King. After the release of his debut album The Axe Man, Kubek joined fellow Dallas guitarist Bnois King to become one of the most potent guitar combinations in the Southwest. The duo released their debut album Steppin’ Out in 1991. After 12 albums and more than 20 years of performing together, Kubek and King returned with the release of Have Blues, Will Travel in 2010.

Must be 21 years or older

 

Boulder Blues

Featuring The Mannish Boys with local after-party band Lady J Huston & The Fireballs

Genre: Blues

Venue: The Railhead

Date: Saturday, June 30, 2012, at 9 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $5 cover at the door

Artist Info: Led by vocalist Finis Tasby, The Mannish Boys consists of all-star performers of the West Coast blues scene. The band debuted in 2004, with the album That Represent Man. Considered to be a loose session project with constant lineup changes, The Mannish Boys’ popularity continued to rise with their constant touring and festival appearances around the world. The band’s fifth studio album and most recent release, Shake For Me, was released in 2010.

Must be 21 years or older

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