Mötley Crüe In Sin City Kicks Off With Two Sold-Out Shows

 

Rolling into this past weekend’s Super Bowl festivities where they were featured in the KIA Optima commercial, the world’s most notorious band has taken the world’s most notorious city by storm. MÖTLEY CRÜE–vocalist VINCE NEIL, guitarist MICK MARS, bassist NIKKI SIXX and drummer TOMMY LEE—launched Las Vegas’ first-ever hard rock residency with MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY at The Joint at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with two rapturously received sold-out shows.

The MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY experience got underway this past weekend on Friday, February 3–also declared MÖTLEY CRÜE Day by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman–as The Joint transformed into a rock ‘n roll carnival extravaganza bringing in elements of MÖTLEY CRÜE’s arena show with TOMMY LEE’s 360 drum coaster and the biggest lighting and sound production ever brought to The Joint, including their over the top signature pyrotechnics which fittingly incorporated a Vegas feel.

From costuming–which included VINCE NEIL’s illuminated poker-hand belt buckle and rogue carnival styled seat ushers–to showgirl dancers, female aerialists, little people, macabre clowns and stilt walkers, each element dazzled the eye throughout.  In addition to MÖTLEY CRÜE’s high-octane numbers, which included “Live Wire,” “Shout At the Devil,” “Saints Of Los Angeles,” “Looks That Kill” and “Girls, Girls, Girls,” the band also dedicated a portion of the show to an acoustic performance.

 

High above the audience on a floating circular platform, they performed stunning renditions of “Without You,” “On With the Show,” “Bastard” and “Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away).”  Other songs in the set included rare live gems “Piece Of Your Action” and “Afraid,” which haven’t been performed live in over 10 years.  VINCE NEIL sailed over the crowd on a giant cross, while singing the grand finale of “Home Sweet Home.”

 

On Saturday night (February 4), MÖTLEY CRÜE was joined by their friend Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach who jumped on stage for “Smokin’ In the Boys Room.”  Rumor has it there will be more guests jamming with MÖTLEY CRÜE throughout their residency.

 

“The MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY residency transformed the town, not only the Hard Rock Hotel,” states Paul Davis, Vice President of Entertainment, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. “It’s never been done like this before.”  Billboards on the world-famous Sunset Strip in Los Angeles and the 15 Interstate upon entering Vegas beckoned fans to the Hard Rock.  Upon entering the casino lobby, VINCE NEIL’s custom 1932 Ford Coupe hot rod was displayed and poker players found themselves gaming on MÖTLEY CRÜE branded tables.  Even maid service signs for hotel guest rooms indicated clean up for “Home Sweet Home.”

 

“For the first time, fans have a chance to be part of a limited engagement of the most notorious band in rock and roll in the greatest rock and roll club in the world: The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas,” said John Meglen President/Co-CEO of Concerts West/AEG Live.  “And the Hard Rock has been transformed to a Motley shrine…wait until you see this spectacle!”

 

On Sunday, February 5, the quartet returned for the third night of the run which lasts through February 19. Leading up to it, fans experienced their current KIA automotive TV commercial during the third quarter of the Super Bowl.  The 60-second spot, titled “Drive The Dream,” stars VINCE, MICK, NIKKI and TOMMY in a race car dream sequence performing their 1989 smash hit “Kickstart My Heart.” Victoria’s Secret Angel Adriana Lima, mixed martial arts legend Chuck Liddell and champion bull rider Judd Leffew are also featured in the commercial.  A 90-second version of the spot can now be viewed online.

 

After starting out with two spectacular sold out shows, you can catch a behind the scenes look at opening weekend here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t36puz2wOEE



 

Don’t miss “MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY” at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas now through February 19:

Wednesday, February 8
Friday, February 10
Saturday, February 11
Sunday, February 12
Tuesday, February 14
Wednesday, February 15
Friday, February 17
Saturday, February 18
Sunday, February 19

 

Tickets, starting at $45 (plus applicable service fees) are available at the Hard Rock Box Office: www.motley.com, www.thejointlasvegas.com, or www.ticketmaster.com. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is also offering ticket and room bundles via http://www.hardrockhotel.com/.  The shows are produced by AEG Live.

 
For more information, please visit: www.motley.com

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Rocklahoma Returns With Mötley Crüe, Staind, Whitesnake, & More

click to enlargeROCKLAHOMA RETURNS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND--MAY 27, 28 AND 29--

WITH PERFORMANCES FROM Mötley Crüe, STAIND, WHITESNAKE AND MANY MORE

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18

ROCKLAHOMA returns May 27-29 to kick off summer with the nation’s biggest Memorial Day Weekend party at “Catch the Fever” Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK! 2011 marks the 5^th Anniversary of the three-day camp & rock festival that will feature a mix of the best classic bands and today’s top active rock artists.  ROCKLAHOMA is proud to be presented by Bud Light.

The initial ROCKLAHOMA lineup includes: Mötley Crüe, Staind, Whitesnake, Seether, Papa Roach, Saving Abel, Skillet, Sick Puppies, Sebastian Bach, Black Label Society, Drowning Pool, My Darkest Days, Rev Theory, All That Remains, Escape The Fate, Cavo, The Gracious Few (featuring members of Live and Candlebox), Hail the Villain, Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights, Taddy Porter, Pop Evil, Crooked X, Texas Hippie Coalition, New Medicine, Art of Dying, Electric Touch, One Less Reason, Gypsy Pistoleros, Alias, Wildstreet, The Glitter Boys, Gunner Sixx, Black Tora, Mad Max, Aura Surreal, Firstryke, Aska, Pretty Little Suicide, Arena, Blue Tiger, Bad Things, Cutlass, Mock Star and more special guests to be announced.

“2011 promises to deliver the biggest ROCKLAHOMA punch to date!” says Joe Litvag, Senior Vice President of AEG Live and Co-Executive Producer of ROCKLAHOMA. “Not only have we stepped up our game with the top active rock artists on the charts this year like Seether, Papa Roach and Sick Puppies, but we’ve also taken the classic artists to a new level of insanity with the likes of Mötley Crüe, Whitesnake, and a few surprises yet to come! The ROCKLAHOMA loyalists asked for it, and we heard them loud and clear…This is the perfect balance of talent that will give something to every rock fan in the region!”

General Admission and VIP packages for ROCKLAHOMA go on sale Friday, February 18 at 10am CST at all Ticketmaster outlets and www.rocklahoma.com. General Admission 3-day ticket prices start as low as $99.50. Fans can save by buying early as ticket prices will increase in the coming weeks. Camping tickets may be purchased by calling the ROCKLAHOMA Camping Office at (866) 310-2288, where fans can choose their exact campsite.

The VIP tickets and packages for the 2011 festival are sure to please the most rabid rock fans.  This year’s VIP packages include:

Groupie Package(1 Person)

- VIP Reserved Ticket

- Access to air-conditioned VIP Catering Tent

- Private Backstage Lounge Access

- Weekend Pit Access

Roadie Package(1 Person)

- VIP Reserved Ticket

- Access to air-conditioned VIP Catering Tent

- Private Backstage Lounge Access

- Private Restroom Access

- Weekend Pit Access

- VIP Deck Access

- Event Poster, T-Shirt and Festival Mug

- Commemorative Laminate

Rockstar Package (2 Person)

- All amenities from Roadie Package

- Three Night Stay at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa

- Shuttle Service to and from festival

- Best Seats in the House

For a detailed list of amenities included in the 2011 ROCKLAHOMA VIP ticket packages, please visit www.rocklahoma.com.

“We’ve always tried to offer the greatest experience to our ROCKLAHOMA VIPs,” comments Mark Nuessle, President of Catch the Fever Festival Grounds and Co-Executive Producer of the festival.  “This year we’ve brought back the air-conditioning to our VIP catering tent and backstage lounge, by popular demand, and we’ve expanded our packages to include Pit access, Best Seats in the House, and even hotel accommodations and transportation this year!  For those who want to be pampered, ROCKLAHOMA will take good care of you!”

ROCKLAHOMA is located just 45 minutes northeast of Tulsa, in Pryor, OK.  The “Catch the Fever” Festival Grounds is a premier destination for a multi-day festival and includes on-site camping with access to restrooms and shower house, a general store for campers, VIP reserved seating, hospitality areas and much more.

Established in 2007 as a classic rock destination festival with the motto “life, liberty and the pursuit of rock,” ROCKLAHOMA was revamped for 2010 as organizers teamed with AEG Live to create an event encompassing a much broader mix of classic, current and up-and-coming rock artists. 

For additional information, please visit www.rocklahoma.com.

ROCKLAHOMA – Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Rock!