DON’T LET THE KIDS HAVE ALL THE FUN WITH THESE BABY BOOMER FAVORITE ACTS
Let’s
Face it – Vegas’ entertainment options can seem a
little … Millennial.
Whether it’s Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys or
Ricky Martin residencies, or long, half-naked lines at the ultra-lounge, the
focus seems less and less on classic acts that made music legendary prior to
1990.But fear not, print media readers, Vegas has you covered with
Boomer-approved shows that will have you waving a lighter like it’s the summer
of 69.
Santana shreds House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay is
home to rock in’ residencies that prove great music never grows old, even if
its fans have. “An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live,”
returning Wednesday and Friday through SundaySept.13to24and Nov. 1to12, The
evening not only features Carlos Santana performing his greatest hits,
including “Oye Como Va” and “Maria Maria,” but also showcases his impressive
guitar-playing skills as he jams along with his band, ensuring no two shows are
ever the same.
“Billy Idol: Forever” returns to the intimate venue
Wednesday, Friday and SaturdayOct.4through 21, giving fans a chance to relive
their punk days as the legend performs such hits as “White Wedding” and “Rebel
Yell.” houseofblues.com/lasvegas
Fancy piano
If your taste tends toward ivory-tickling, Elton John
will be performing some of the final dates of his second residency at the
venue, “The Million Dollar Piano,” at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on select
nights Oct. 11 through Nov. 4.
The show, in its final year, features the “Rocket Man”
singer performing on the production’s namesake Yamaha piano—an engineering
marvel with more than68mesmerizing, synched LED video screens. While the wild
tech and lavish set design shines, John is still the real star.
thecolosseum.com
The next best thing to the real thing
For those who want to see an act that looks and sounds
like the person they ‘repaying tribute to, look no further than “World’s
Greatest Rock Show” at Stratosphere Casino, Hotel &Tower. Part tribute,
part augmented karaoke, the high-octane production features talented tribute
artists performing as Bruce Springsteen, Heart, Meat Loaf, Journey, Van Halen
and Kiss. It’s the perfect place for some rock in’ time-travel to a bygone era.
stratospherehotel.com/entertainment/worlds-greatest-rock-show