Man, if there’s a city you don’t think is indie, it’s probably Vegas. The place shouts corporate in big bright blinky letters. But that’s not the only side of Vegas! There’s another side, but you might need a bus to get there, according to Doug Levitt:
The city for “outsourcing hedonism” has recently put out some very popular indie bands though. Most famously The Killers, whose second album, Sam’s Town is named for a Vegas casino. They may have played the OC, but they are from the LV. MySpace chart-toppers and emo teen heartthrobs Panic at the Disco are also Vegas-bred. The Cab are an up and coming rock band from LV that the Alternative Press called ”The Band You Need To Know” this year. Pete Wentz’s label signed them, so your teen sister will definitely have something to do in Vegas while you’re playing blackjack.
You won’t see much of this indie action at the strip hotels. For that you’ll have to go to the Fremont East district (Fremont St. between Las Vegas Blvd. and 8th). The Beauty Bar, The Bunkhouse and The Griffin are the best places to see cool new indie bands.
And when you get done seeing those, go see a cover band, the truly hardworking musicians. Perhaps the little person KISS or a Prince impersonator will strike your fancy and get some hard-earned bucks!
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