VEGAS MUSIC ROUNDUP: U2 Confirms Residency, Beyoncé, Duran Duran, Dinner with Gene Simmons

U2 isn t the only superstar act from the 80s poised to rock Las Vegas in the coming months. Duran Duran will bring its “Future Past” tour to the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, August 26. The ‘80s glam-rockers will be joined by special guests Nile Rodgers CHIC and Bastille. Tickets go on sale Thursday, February 16 at 10 a.m. PT through AXS.com.
Extensions Worth MentionsBeyonce seen above, accepting a Grammy. (Image: Associated Press)

Beyoncé added a second tour stop in Las Vegas on August 27. Allegiant Stadium announced the additional 40K opportunities to see her on social media “due to high demand.”

According to Ticketmaster, access codes will be sent to Verified Fans who were waitlisted for the first Las Vegas show during the BeyHive and Citi Verified Fan presales. The receipt of a code – which doesn t guarantee tickets – will be determined by a lottery-style selection process

Also extending a Las Vegas run is Carlos Santana, who adds 16 shows in September and November to his residency at House of Blues. Santana’s new dates begin September 6. Tickets are on sale at HouseofBlues.com/Santana, MandalayBay.com, or Ticketmaster.com.

 

Gene Simmons of KISS. (Image: Wikipedia)KISS Your Cash Goodbye

Gene Simmons of KISS is selling the opportunity to hang out with him on May 6-7, 2023, at the Rio. For $4,995, each purchaser and guest will receive a photo with Simmons and “personally selected items” from his memorabilia collection, two of which Simmons will sign.

They’ll also get to see a performance by his solo band in a private Rio room and join a “buyers only” exclusive dinner with Simmons at Voodoo Steakhouse. For information, visit genesimmonsaxe.com.
If you prefer unique but expensive musical events whose proceeds benefit charity, the 26th annual Keep Memory Alive Power of Love gala may be more your speed. It will feature a live jam by Sammy Hagar, John Mayer, Alice Cooper, Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers, Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon, Paula Abdul, Rick Springfield, Sam Moore of Sam Dave, and Chad Kroeger of Nickelback.

The event, benefiting the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, takes place on Saturday, February 18, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Seats are still available at poweroflove.org for $7,500 per seat or $75K and $100K per table.