I recently sat down with Arnauld Briand, Owner and Chef at Ventano Italian Grill and Seafood Restaurant in Green Valley. I have been going to Ventano since it opened eight years ago.

Ventano has a breathtaking view of the Las Vegas Valley in addition to the delicious menu creations that come from Chef Arnauld’s kitchen.

I highly recommend starting your dinner Shrimp on the Stone appetizer as it was amazing. My favorite Veal Scalopini was incredible as well.

Chef Arnauld’s smile and non-stop high energy is contagious. He seems to know every person who comes in and enjoys speaking with every one of them.

If you text the word “Ventano” to 313131, you can receive special deals for their VIP guests.

A partial list that of amazing musicians that VIPette Events has had the pleasure of working with. To book these talented artist, call 702.556.3558 or email VIPette@cox.net
VIPette Events, “Keeping the music playing throughout Las Vegas and Southern Nevada”

Voodoo Cowboys
The Voodoo Cowboys have arrived and are fixin to take over. The Motley Crue of Country Music, these bad boys of Las Vegas are here to bring you all the hard pounding rock n roll and hard drivin’ country music that you can handle! Having years of experience in the music industry, the Voodoo Cowboys have rocked crowds on numerous stages around the world. This is not your “Grand Daddy’s Country Music”.

PLAYGROUND
Hard pounding Classic Rock. Featuring OZ FOX (STRYPER), FRANK DiMINO vocals (ANGEL), JOHNNY LUST drums (CREATURE) and JP MICHAELS bass (KAOS)

Lone Mountain
Lone Mountain is a high-energy 4-piece band that covers the best in current Country favorites along with just the right amount of timeless Southern/Classic Rock hits mixed in.

Lady “J” Huston & The Fireballs
This show promises to be highly energetic and will provide an entertaining experience on how the Blues Explosion evolved into Jazz & Classic Soul music, accentuated with Lady J’s tantalizing dance arrangements and audience participation surprises.

John Zito and Electric Church
John Zito and Electric Church consists of John Zito on lead guitar, slide, dobro, and vocals. In the tradition of Cream and The Jimi Hendrix Experience, with a raw feel of Robin Trower. John Zito’s gritty vocals, along with slide and dobro guitars give the band its unique sound. This killer combination seals the solid backbone of the trio, and gives them a dirty, soulful vibe.

Rev. Bill & The Soul Believers
The mission of Rev. Bill and the Soul Believers is the pursuit of the party. Whether your tastes run toward Memphis soul, cool rock and roll or horn-driven classics, the Rev. and his congregation can bring it.
With members who have real gold records on the wall and who have played with the Rolling Stones, Robert Plant and Ruth Brown and high-profile gigs including the Playboy Jazz Festival, Rev. Bill and the Soul Believers understand how to make an upscale audience drop their inhibitions and turn the stodgiest event into a rocking, sweaty Love Shack.
Rev. Bill and the Soul Believers consists of nine pieces of which six singers. All of your favorite dance and party music. Totally professional, totally entertaining, a total party.

Driving While Blind: ZZ Top Tribute
A Musical Tribute to ZZ TOP* This is the party of all parties

Mycrodot
Their Rock & Roll, is about expression and rebellion, but most importantly, it’s about having a good time. Mycrodot’s mission is to reach the largest audiences at the biggest venues possible. To create awareness for those who need it, inspiration for those who seek it, and balls to the wall rock & roll whether you like it or not!

Hit & Run Band
4 piece band rocks with from classic to current rock and pop tunes.

21 Guns: A Salute To Green Day
Las Vegas’ Premier Green Day Tribute Show

Sin City Southern Featuring Ron Keel
A fun band playing drinking songs + stuff from a wilder country side like IronHorse, Rat’lers, and Ronnie Lee Keel tunes – a little southern rock, a little classic rock, a little country, bikes, babes, and a lot of beer.

Super Elastic Bubble Plastic Band
Reminiscent of the days we used to listen to our favorite K-Tel albums and play with Super Elastic Bubble Plastic. Enjoy songs that you have not thought about in years and those memories from back in the day.
Wham-o of musical talent: Scott Woodward, Bass & Vocals, Steve Housewright, Drums & Vocals, Jeff Reylee, Guitar & Vocals, Danny Tuscano, Keyboards & Super Fly Guy

IMPACT
70’s & 80’s classic rock with an edge

Brad Cordle Band
Brad Cordle is the former front man for The Mighty Jail breakers, a legendary Rhythm & Blues Band throughout the 80’s and 90’s that was based in Omaha. Brad has his own group and now calls Las Vegas home. “ Blues has been my passion since a very young age and it keeps me alive and free. a place I truly want to be…..” Brad Cordle brings his fabulous voice to the stage along with several amazingly gifted musicians.

International Flow
With a unique sound of Reggae Funk and Afro – R&B, Prince Ama and International Flow bring their original flavor of music: Reggae Funk, Reggaeton, Soca and Root like never heard before with high energy and non-stop dancing.

Solo Artists:

Keith Wallace

Michael Wilde
Michael Wilde – solo recording artist. Michael’s first release, “Trying Times”, is a collection of songs written over the course of the last 20 years that reflect the challenges and obstacles we all face. Whether from a love gone sour, a lost job, or any other loss one can experience, they are songs of life.

Jeff Reylee
Singer/Songwriter & Guitarist for 20 years from Newport Beach, Ca. Knowledgeable in music theory. He performs regularly in Las Vegas entertaining audiences with hundreds of Soft Rock/ Classic Rock/Standards/Easy Listening/Country & has several sets of original music.

When I first heard that the Monte Carlo Hotel had closed The Pub for renovations then soon after heard that Zowie Bowie was not renewing their contract with The Palms for their show there, I knew their had to be a connection. The VIPette was not that good with math in school, but I do know how things add up. Especially since Zowie Bowie had preformed a big band production at Monte Carlo for New Years 2009.

My suspicions were confirmed today when Zowie Bowie announced that not only are they moving their high energy pop top 40 act to The Pub at Monte Carlo on Friday and Saturday nights, but they will also be performing in the Lance Burton Theater on Sunday evening with a 18 piece big band vintage Vegas production starting next month.

I have included an old video promo of Zowie Bowie from when they were signed to Red Rock Station Casino if case you have never experienced their show.

As a booking agent, I do not make it a practice to promote acts that I am not working with. However for Zowie Bowie, I will make this exception as I have fond memories of attending their show, dancing my butt off, and even getting pulled up on stage for “I kissed a girl…and I liked it” with Marley. Furthermore, the fact that they will be employing 18 musicians rather than tracks is “music to the ears” of the VIPette as well as many out of work Vegas musicians.

Tickets are on sale now for the Sunday night big band show by calling 702-730-7160. The Friday and Saturday night pop top 40 show continues to be free.

Good Luck and Congrats to Zowie Bowie~!!!!