LAS VEGAS' RAINBOW BAR & GRILL TO  HOST THE OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY FOR T HE JOINT'S MAY 18TH SHOW WITH SOME OF THE FINEST BANDS IN TODAY'S ROCK SCENE:
PLAIN WHITE T'S, SHINY TOY GUNS AND HEADLINERS THE BRAVERY

 

All the rock stars will be out next Friday , May 18th at 10pm when Las Vegas' Rainbow Bar & Grill hosts the official after-party for the city's prime rock show that night at the sold-out Joint at Hard Rock Hotel. MADAM Racket Magazine and Las Vegas' Alternative Radio station Area 108 FM is throwing its Summer Festival "The Gathering" with Chicago's Plain White T's , LA's breakout bands Shiny Toy Guns and Silversun Pickups , the ever-popular They Might Be Giants and headliners The Bravery . The after-party at Rainbow Vegas will feature a DJ performance from Jeremy, singer of Shiny Toy Guns, and a meet and greet with STG, Plain White T's and The Bravery. Don't miss your chance to meet some of the best bands in today's rock scene.

 

Las Vegas' Rainbow Bar & Grill, located on Paradise Road across from the Hard Rock Hotel and Café, will soon be celebrating its second anniversary. Its laid back, no snob attitude and growing reputation as a new playground for locals and tourists has also attracted an exciting celebrity clientele. In the last few months, Alice In Chains drummer Sean Kinney signed the “Drumhead of Fame,” and Clint Holmes—a Vegas institution who has been headlining at Harrah's for years— always stops by to pick up one of the Rainbow Bar & Grill's famous pizzas. Members of ZZ Top and Velvet Revolver recently dropped by as well as legendary performer Robert Plant. The Rainbow is rocking Wednesday through Sunday 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

 

 

 

 

LAS VEGAS' RAINBOW BAR & GRILL And KOMP 92.3 To Host SALIVA's Official CD Release & House Of Blues After-Party On January 23

 

Platinum-selling Island Recording Artists Saliva will be partying at The Rainbow Bar & Grill in Las Vegas on January 23rd, after their House Of Blues headlining gig with local stunners Otherwise. The Memphis band will also be celebrating tomorrow's release of their new album Blood Stained Love Story . KOMP 92.3, Las Vegas' Rock Station, will be on hand and Zia Record Exchange will be selling the new album from the Rainbow, so come by for your chance to buy a copy that can be personally autographed by Saliva's J osey Scott, Wayne Swinny, Dave Novotny and Paul Crosby.

Las Vegas' Rainbow Bar & Grill, located on Paradise Road across from the Hard Rock Hotel and Café, recently celebrated its first anniversary. Its laid back, no snob attitude and growing reputation as a new playground for locals and tourists has also attracted an exciting celebrity clientele. Just in the last couple months, Alice In Chains drummer Sean Kinney signed the “Drumhead of Fame,” and Clint Holmes—a Vegas institution who has been headlining at Harrah's for years—stopped by to pick up one of the Rainbow Bar & Grill's famous pizzas. Members of the band Smash Mouth came in for a bottle of vodka and pizzas, and Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul had dinner and drinks before hanging up his snare drum in the green room. Dave Navarro came in for some drinks with a trio of lady friends, and 3 Doors Down dropped in for a bite.

WHO:              Saliva

WHAT:            Official CD Release and House Of Blues After-Party at Rainbow Vegas

WHERE:          Las Vegas ' Rainbow Bar & Grill , located at 4480 Paradise Road , across the street from the Hard Rock Hotel and Café.  Don't let the crappy road construction fool you, the parking lot is open.

WHEN:            Tuesday, January 23rd at 10:00pm

 

 

 

RAINBOW VEGAS' "ROCK THE RAINBOW" COMPETITION WILL CROWN LAS VEGAS' NEXT SUPERSTAR BAND

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Semi-Final Round Finds The Skooners Up Against Fortwentydaze On January 18th, While Slow To Surface And Broken End Battle It Out On January 25th

The Rainbow Bar & Grill in Las Vegas will soon crown the city's the next superstar band, when the "Rock The Rainbow" local band competition that began in September comes to a rockin' finish. The Semi-Final round on January 18th will feature Fortwentydaze in a head-to-head battle with The Skooners , while Slow To Surface will face-off against Broken End on January 25th. The winners of those rounds will compete for the Final prize on February 16th , and are slated to be judged by some very recognizable celebrities in the rock world.

Fortwentydaze is a roots, dub/rock, reggae band heavily influenced by the sounds of Bob Marley and the Marley family, Sublime, Ooklah the Moc, and Natural Vibrations; The Skooners are a rowdy young band of pop-soul misfits with a distinctive alt-rock bent; Broken End is hardcore; and Slow To Surface plays their own version of rock 'n roll, with influences from Modest Mouse, Portishead and Faith No More to Elvis, Johnny Cash and Lionel Ritchie.

The best of the initial 16 competing groups will have their chance at many great prizes and opportunities, including a proverbial pot of gold for indie artists: a professional recording session at the state of the art Studio At The Palms (located at The Palms Hotel and Casino), a showcase for the #1 band (and a shot at a record deal) with Sony A&R representatives and a Saturday night spotlight gig at the famous Whiskey A Go Go on Sunset Strip, which is located just down the block from L.A.'s Rainbow Bar & Grill.

Las Vegas' Rainbow Bar & Grill, which is located on Paradise Road across from the Hard Rock Hotel and Café, recently celebrated its first anniversary. Its relaxed, no snob attitude and growing reputation as a new playground for tourists has also attracted an exciting celebrity clientele.

RECAP SEMI-FINAL DETAILS:

Thursday, January 18th, 2007 @ 11pm
Fortwentydaze VS The Skooners

Thursday, January 25th, 2007 @ 11pm
Slow To Surface VS Broken End

WHERE: Rainbow Bar & Grill Las Vegas, 4480 Paradise Road , across the street from the Hard Rock Hotel and Café

 

 

 

ROCK IN THE NEW YEAR AT LAS VEGAS' RAINBOW BAR & GRILL

Next Sunday at 9pm, Las Vegas' Rainbow Bar & Grill is hosting a New Year's Eve All Night Bash featuring 2 bands, The Skooners and The Day Afer , and a free breakfast buffet, all for $20. Tables are also available, but limited, so for reservations call as soon as possible (702-769-2504 ).

The Skooners are a rowdy young band of pop-soul misfits from Las Vegas with a distinctive alt-rock bent. The band is a part of the "Rock the Rainbow" Competition and has progressed to the final round. The Day After is a three-piece rock band from Las Vegas, who have been musically linked to such genres as alternative, indie/pop, post-punk, emo, college/easy, and garage rock.

Las Vegas' Rainbow Bar & Grill, located on Paradise Road across from the Hard Rock Hotel and Café, recently celebrated its first anniversary. Its laid back, no snob attitude and growing reputation as a new playground for locals and tourists has also attracted an exciting celebrity clientele. Recently, Alice In Chains drummer Sean Kinney was there signing the “Drumhead of Fame,” and Clint Holmes—a Vegas institution who has been headlining at Harrah's for years—stopped by to pick up one of the Rainbow Bar & Grill's famous pizzas. Later, members of the band Smash Mouth came in for a bottle of vodka and pizzas, and Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul had dinner and drinks before hanging up his snare drum in the green room. A week ago, Dave Navarro came in for some drinks with a trio of lady friends.

WHO:              The Skooners and The Day After

 

 

 

 

Sin City's Real Hidden Secret: Newly-Signed Intergalactic Records Artists

Jaggedy Ann

Are Coming Home To Rock The Rainbow Bar & Grill December 9th at 10:30pm

Jaggedy Ann, Vegas' own all girl rock band that was proclaimed by New Zealan's Pulp Magazine as “chicks with balls”, is coming home this weekend after an international tour. After rocking through New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and the Philippines, the newly signed Intergalactic Records artists will be making a stop this weekend in Las Vegas, just one of a few shows in preparation for their debut album, "Boiling Point," that is set to be released in early 2007. The band takes the stage at 10:30pm  this Saturday, December 9th, at the Rainbow Bar & Grill Las Vegas .

After winning the United States World Battle of the Bands in Los Angeles in 03', Jaggedy Ann represented the United States at the world finals held in New Zealand. In 2005, after meeting drummer of AC/DC Phil Rudd, the band signed with the label promoters of the world battle of the bands, Intergalactic Records. In 06' Rudd took the band under his recording wing as the girls recorded their debut album, “Boiling Point” at Rudd's Mountain Studios in Tauranga, New Zealand. The extensive Asian tour followed, with a highlight of the tour being a performance as the special American guest of honor at the Pulp Summer Slam rock concert for 30,000 screaming, hard core rock fans in Manila, Philippines.

Jaggedy Ann' s music is a mix of old school influenced AC/DC rock, combined with the heavy riffs and kick bass of newer bands like Shinedown, Clutch, and the Smashing Pumpkins. The band consists of Gayla Dawn on vocals, Leona Sharpe on guitar, Miss Claudia on bass guitar, and Holly on drums. Though Jaggedy Ann has already been halfway around the world, they are looking forward to coming home:  “Las Vegas is an awesome town and it's an exciting time to be apart of the music scene in here,” say the girls. “Even Mr. Jerry Greenberg of Atlantic Records, who owns the Rainbow Bar and Grill, boasts that Las Vegas will soon be bigger than the L.A. and New York music scene.” 

Las Vegas' Rainbow Bar & Grill, which is located on Paradise Road across from the Hard Rock Hotel and Café, recently celebrated its first anniversary. Its laid back, no snob attitude and growing reputation as a new playground for locals and tourists has also attracted an exciting celebrity clientele. Recently, Alice In Chains drummer Sean Kinney was there signing the “Drumhead of Fame,” and Clint Holmes—a Vegas institution who has been headlining at Harrah's for years—stopped by to pick up one of the Rainbow Bar & Grill's famous pizzas. Later, members of the band Smash Mouth came in for a bottle of vodka and pizzas, and Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul had dinner and drinks before hanging up his snare drum in the green room.

WHO:              Jaggedy Ann, Vegas' own all-girl rock band

 

 

 

SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW –VEGAS IS ROCKIN'!
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LEGENDARY SUNSET STRIP INSTITUTION
THE RAINBOW BAR & GRILL'S SECOND LOCATION ON PARADISE ROAD IN LAS VEGAS IS THE CITY'S NEW HOTSPOT WHERE LOCALS, TOURISTS, CONVENTIONEERS, AND—OH YEAH—ROCK STARS AND CELEBRITIES ALL PARTY TOGETHER
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Opened in 2005 and Owned By Famed Music Industry Executives Jerry and Bob Greenberg, The Rainbow Bar & Grill Las Vegas Boasts Everything That Mario Maglieri's Legendary 34-Year-Old Sunset Location Is Famous For, Including A World Famous Menu And A Casual, “No Snobs” Attitude
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Recent Celebrity Sightings Include Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Robert Plant, ZZ Top, Smash Mouth, Alice In Chains Drummer Sean Kinney, Pantera Drummer Vinnie Paul And Vegas Institution, Singer Clint Holmes

Blissfully, thanks to the cool and hip, trendy and sexy influx of legendary Los Angeles based institutions, Las Vegas is no longer in danger of becoming just another family-happy Disneyland. First was Hollywood hot dog haven Pink's, which is now serving its famous dogs in the Aladdin's Zanzibar Café. Then, hipster Beauty Bar began offering martinis and manicure demonstrations downtown. Now, Sunset Strip icon Rainbow Bar & Grill has landed on Paradise Road, across from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

When the show's over, Las Vegas' Rainbow Bar & Grill is where the headliners mingle with their fans, mirroring the explosive synergy that would happen at Mario Maglieri's 34-year-old original location when legendary rockers like Led Zeppelin, Alice Cooper, Deep Purple, Fleetwood Mac, Van Halen, Guns ‘n' Roses, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Poison, Ratt, Cinderella, Marilyn Manson, White Zombie and Black Sabbath showed up.

From 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. every night, the legendary vibe of the original institution—including a blessed “no snobs” attitude, warm, inviting atmosphere and no velvet rope/VIP hassles—comes alive at the wildly popular new, year old location, a truly “must experience” place where tourists, locals, conventioneers, rock stars and celebrities all party together.

You'll see them in the exact replica of the Sunset Strip restaurant's Red Room, which includes the famed Lita Ford and Motorhead picture on the wall. Or in the oversized lounge, in the Green Room, on the patio, or just roaming from room to room over the very spacious 7,500 square feet. Jerry Greenberg , co-owner of Vegas' Rainbow with brother (and fellow industry veteran) Bob Greenberg , is a famed music industry executive who started his career as a drummer. In the 70s, he became the youngest ever major label president with Atlantic Records. Naturally, then, the restaurant has photos on the walls of famous rock drummers, from Keith Moon to Ringo to Bonzo. The green room, in fact is a tribute to drummers.

Recently, Alice In Chains drummer Sean Kinney was there signing the “Drumhead of Fame” and Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul had dinner and drinks before hanging up his snare drum in the green room.

The word is out, thanks in part to word of mouth and Las Vegas Weekly's designation of the Rainbow as “Best Bar Off The Strip.” Or maybe it was another tastemaking publication's rave that it's the city's “best place to see celebrities.” Then again, it was probably being chosen as the “Best Place to See Famous People After They've Been Drinking” in Las Vegas Life's 2005 Vegas 100 issue.

They must be referring to Paris or Lindsay. Robert Plant and ZZ Top. Hey, even Clint Holmes—a Vegas institution who has been headlining at Harrah's for years—stopped by to pick up one of the Rainbow Bar & Grill's famous pizzas. And members of the band Smash Mouth came in for a bottle of vodka and pizzas.

The head chef Ernie is also a major attraction, replicating the Sunset Strip location's menu with Mario's famous chicken soup and pizza recipe. And keeping it “all in the family,” Mario's granddaughter Marlo Maglieri—who started working with her grandfather as an 18-year-old bartender at the original location—is GM of the Rainbow in Vegas.

And those cool, only at The Rainbow photos (Ozzy reading the paper on a toilet, an eviction notice served to Guns N Roses before Axl and the boys made it big) don't hurt.

Not that Jerry Greenberg is spreading or publicizing the celebrity quotient; he wants everyone, not just the movers, shakers and beautiful people, to feel right at home at the Rainbow. “We're not just trying to be the place where the rich and famous go, but we want them to know they can come here and hang out and be treated properly,” he says. “We have extra security to make sure no one is hassled, but everyone's generally very cool and respectful. Since we opened in June of 2005, we've become the place everybody knows to come to when they want to hang out after dancing at Pure or Tao till 4 a.m. If they're still hungry, they can come in for breakfast or a snack. There's no other place in Vegas you can walk into and hear Guns N Roses, the Stones, Audioslave and Korn on 15 video screens while enjoying food and drinks!

“It's a lot like the original Rainbow on Sunset, where people came over after a show down the block at The Whisky A Go Go (which was also owned by Maglieri),” Greenberg adds. “Now we're the place to go after the shows across the street at the Hard Rock. Bob, myself and our great staff are dedicated to providing the same great courtesy, service and food that Mario has given people in L.A. for years.”

The Rainbow on Sunset was always a favorite place for Greenberg—later well known as president and CEO of Michael Jackson's MJJ Music from 1993 to 2000--to hang with all of the acts he worked with on Atlantic (Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Foreigner, Genesis, CSNY, Eric Clapton, et al), especially after big concerts. He and Bob approached their longtime friend Maglieri a few years ago with the idea of creating a joint venture to open a new location in Las Vegas.

“He did his homework and knew we would keep the tradition!” laughs Greenberg. “I have my own independent record company, but I was always looking beyond just being a music executive and to open a place like this. I own the rights to a lot of shows I'm working on getting into major hotels in Vegas, and as I was spending more time here, I realized there's no real hangout for rock and roll people. The heck with it, I thought, let's open a club!

“Mario gave us a license and we searched for a year to find a suitable location,” he adds. “We lucked out when the space across from the Hard Rock became available. In just over a year, we've become the equivalent to what the Rainbow became on Sunset. All the bands and locals show up, we've got great food, and we're rolling. Honestly, Bob and I never expected it to take off this fast. But with its success, we're thinking globally. I own the Rainbow name worldwide, and we're talking about possibly opening new locations in Orlando, London and Japan. We're a mini-Hard Rock in the making.”

The Rainbow Bar & Grill holds a gaming license, which means people visiting the bar are coming to drink and eat, dance and mingle, and can play video poker, keno, or black jack all night long. The interior features concert lighting, a small stage for live entertainment, bar seating, table service and a V.I.P. dining lounge.

Major staff members at Las Vegas' Rainbow Bar & Grill include Marketing/Entertainment Manager Mark Hornsby , Director of Operations Steve Rothman , and Manager Ziggy Pawlowski .