May 24, 2013

An Interview With Grace Potter & The Nocturnals’ Benny Yurco

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals’ Guitarist Benny Yurco Visit Aliante Tonight and GVR Next Friday

THE SC BLOG got lucky once again and snagged a real life Rock-n-Roller for a quick Q & A session.

This time around it’s our honor to pick the brain of Grace Potter & The Nocturnals’ guitarist Benny Yurco. The full band plays Aliante Station tonight and Green Valley Ranch next Friday, April 20th. This act has a reputation for tearing it up live. Trust us, we’ve see ‘em, that rep is well earned.

Thanks to Benny for putting his Gibson down for a few minutes to chat with us.

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SC Blog: What is your personal favorite song (from the band’s catalog)?

BY:  My favorite song that we play is “The Divide” off of our forthcoming album, The Lion The Beast The Beat.

What city/country is on your bucket list (not yet visited or played)?

Hawaii. I need the beach & the sun.

What career path would you be on if not a musician?

Hype man.

Are you an animal lover? Any four-legged passengers on the tour bus? At home?

I have a Olde English Bulldog named Mona. She kicks it at home in Vermont.

What is your favorite thing about Las Vegas? 

Getting on the plane to leave Las Vegas before I lose all my loot!

Do you gamble? What is your favorite casino game?

I don’t gamble too much but when I do I strictly play Blackjack.

If you could share the stage with any other band, who would it be? (dead or alive)

James Brown Band circa 1970/71.  

What can fans expect from your show?

Full tilt sexy rock n’ roll with class and swagger.

In your humble opinion, what’s the greatest album cover, all-time?

Too many to single one out.

What question are you totally sick of answering?

Most of them. I’m just trying to chill.

Judy’s ‘Don’t Miss’ Las Vegas Live Music List

FEW PEOPLE HAVE the inside track the way Station Casinos VP of Entertainment Judy Alberti does when it comes to “not to be missed” live music for the month of April. Have a look at this expansive list and remember, Judy’s just getting warmed up! More “straight from the source” concert info to follow hot on the heels of this post!

So Here we go…  Judy’s Don’t Miss Live Music List!

April 6 – Texas Station’s Grand Events Center –  DSB: A Tribute to Journey  – $10 + tax/fees

April 7, 14, 21, 28 -  Boulder Station’s Railhead: Boulder Blues  $5 Cover. **

April 7 – GVR’s  Grand Events Center: Chris Isaak – Tickets start at $31.50 + tax/fees – Purchase Tickets

April 7, 14, 21, 28 – Red Rock’s Rocks Lounge: Franky Perez – FREE

April 13 – Texas Station’s South Padre: Sam Riddle FREE

April 13 – GVR’s Ovation Dr. Zhivegas

April  14 – Aliante’s Access Showroom: Nashville Unplugged: TBD $5 Cover

April 19 – GVR’s Ovation: Lon Bronson Band

April 20 – GVR’s Ovation: Grace Potter & The Nocturnals – Purchase Tickets

April 20 – Sunset Station’s Club Madrid: Sin City Sinners FREE

April 20 – Texas Station’s Grand Events Center: Queen Of The Night Whitney Houston Tribute: $10 + tax/fees

April 21 – GVR Ovation: Michael Grimm Saturday Night residency starts! $5 Cover

April 27 -  Sunset Ampitheatre: Staind with opener Chevelle!  – Purchase Tickets

April 27 -  Aliante Station’s Access Showroom: Ray Manzarek and Robbie Kreiger  – Purchase Tickets

Keep an eye out for frequent updates to Station Casinos Concert schedule. You can always find the updates here first. Enjoy the show!