A friend and I attended An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live at the House of Blues…read morein the Music Hall at the House of Blues in Las Vegas on May 24. We were in town to attend the BTS concert on May 23, so this was a last-minute decision. As such, there were only five seats remaining for the May 24 performance. I ended up with two non-adjacent seats in Section 204 for a total of $831.85, purchased through TIcketmaster. We dined at Caramá by Wolfgang Puck, which is close to the House of Blues. We left the restaurant at 6:30pm, thinking we'd walk right in as our tickets "said" 7pm. Instead, we found a long line of patrons winding around the venue, almost to the escalators to the tram station. There was a sign stating that doors open at 7, performance at 8:10pm. Sheesh, had we known this, we could have taken our time in Caramá. After passing through security, we could go to the merch line or into the Music Hall. We opted for the merch line, where we picked up a t-shirt and a bag of guitar picks. Entry to the Music Hall requires walking down a set of stairs to the floor level and then up several sets of stairs to get to the upper level. Section 204 is accessed by walking down from the upper-level aisle. My friend went down to row B, seat 14, which was the aisle seat on her row. I was three rows back, in seat 12, the third seat in from the aisle. Each seat gave us unobstructed views of the stage down below. I really liked sitting in the upper level ... I think we had better views of the musicians than those sitting on the floor. There is a bar at the front of each side of the upper level of the Music Hall so one could get a drink without having to go back downstairs. Each did brisk business throughout the evening. Carlos and his 8-member band played for two hours. He took very little or no time between songs, but he did chat with the audience on two occasions. During this performance, he had a second keyboardist (I didn't catch his name) to the right of guitarist Tommy Anthony. His drummer, Cindy Blackman Santana, is a whirlwind ... She played nonstop during the evening with explosive power and energy. She was amazing! I really enjoyed his concert, maybe a bit more than the BTS concert the night before. Sacrilege? No, Santana has been active for sixty years. He is legendary ...It was a "not to be missed" opportunity to experience one of my heroes growing up. On a personal note: Carlos used a PRS Private Stock 24-fret McCarty Singlecut Trem with 23k gold leaf applied over the maple top. It's a stunning piece of art. PRS made twenty copies in 2016 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Private Stock team. Alas, I want one! If you have an opportunity to see Carlos Santana, do it! The Music Hall in the House of Blues is a perfect venue to experience a legend. Highly recommended!

Bring a winter coat!…read more I went last night to see the Hedwig and the Angry Inch 25th Anniversary featuring John Cameron Mitchell. The movie, Q&A and concert were GREAT. But it was no warmer than 60 degrees on the main floor. Maybe colder. I get that it's 110 degrees outside but I'd rather be in that heat for three hours than freezing my freaking ass off. My friends agreed they were chilled to the bone. The cheap folding chairs (I mean... have you seen the ticket prices? REALLY??) added insult to injury.

On our Vegas trip this weekend, we were looking for karaoke on the strip so we didn't have to worry…read moreabout driving or Uber.. thankfully we saw this place driving to our hotel! It has a very relaxed vibe.. order at the bar, find a seat, sing along! I'm used to karaoke bars that have private rooms, but it's an experience seeing people sing in front of the crowd! My husband and I shared a huge fishbowl cocktail that was deliciously dangerous, but the unexpected star of the show were their fries! I've never seen a potato cut like that and it's something I've never seen - imagine a potato wedge spiral that's not too thick, perfectly crunchy. We got the Parmesan truffle one and the sauce was so good! Cheese curds were also good! Some notes I picked up on.. it looks like you can reserve tables, bathrooms are the public restrooms outside, and it turns into 21 and older after 10 pm. On the Saturday night that we went, they had regular karaoke on stage with the song's music, then they switched over to karaoke with a live band which was pretty cool! We'll definitely be back.. still thinking about those fries!

Stopped by Smelly Cat and had a great experience overall. The atmosphere was fun, welcoming, and…read moredefinitely lived up to its unique name. The staff was friendly and service was quick. The food and drinks were fresh and flavorful, and everything came out just as ordered. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that a few items felt a little overpriced for the portion size. Other than that, it was a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. I'd definitely come back and recommend it to anyone looking to try something different.

Again 5 Stars. A Saturday evening for smooth, jazz, entertainment, and delicious chicken Katsu and…read moreCalifornia rolls. I can't stress enough how how nice the entire staff has been each visit. The crispy juicy chicken Katsu is served on a platter big enough for two. The California roads were not skimpy and generously made fresh and delicious. Entertainment was excellent and we will be back.

If you come here, you're paying for the entertainment and not the food. My friend invited us to…read morewatch the jazz band perform anime / game songs with a hint of cartoons and 90s mixed in. The live music was amazing. It's too bad this band seems to only perform once or twice a year. Highly recommend them! As for the food - everyone is asked to buy at least $25 worth of food, and I would've paid that just to watch the band so it was a bonus. The food itself though is nothing to rave about. I got a $15 small piece of miso black code hand roll with some vinegar sugar rice wrapped in soy paper. I could've made it at home. The Japanese Mille crepe was decent, and I think not bad for the price. I wish they sold non alcoholic fun drinks (mocktails). I would've spent it on that and a dessert. Outside of the food being average and overpriced, the service was excellent! Our server was so diligent and always refilled our waters whenever it went down. I'd come back if any shows interested me but wouldn't go just for food.

Ashley was our server and she was absolutely amazing!! We had such a good time celebrating a…read morebirthday and she made it special, with a free dessert and shout out from the band. The wings are sooo good and the coconut outlaw was our fav!

Great atmosphere, food and staff! Live music all day long…read morewith two stages for your entertainment. Brian Doria and the Hot-Sauce Band was on fire and the club is centrally located right on the Las Vegas Strip. Highly Recommended!

I had a great four-star experience at The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails inside The Cosmopolitan! It…read moreis such a cool speakeasy concept, cleverly hidden right behind a functioning barbershop front. One of the best parts about this place is that they have live music almost every night, which is awesome. We went on a night when a cover band was playing, and they were fantastic. The venue itself isn't very big, featuring a small stage and a really intimate environment. Depending on your vibe, you can reserve tables, hang out in the VIP seating area, or just stand around the floor and enjoy the live band performing. The energy was upbeat, and the place was already packed and buzzing even as early as 9 PM. My only real complaint was that the music was incredibly loud. It is turned up so high that you absolutely cannot have a conversation with anyone in there without screaming, which is something to keep in mind if you're looking to chat. Overall, it is a great entertainment place with a fantastic vibe. If you want a lively spot on the Strip with great music, this is definitely worth checking out!

Absolute blast and amazing way to end an amazing night in Vegas…read more Family vacation 2 older teenagers. Decided they would get a night on the town with a show, dinner while wife and I had our fun. Dinner, show (Absinthe) capping with our stop at the Barbershop. I love whisky/bourbon. I love speakeasys. I love live music. Check, Check, Check. So now it's about 11 pm after dinner and the show and the walk. Passed the ski lodge speakeasy with just a few people waiting. Got to barbershop and the line was 20 deep. Ruh Roh. It did end up being 40 minutes wait but we made friends in line (ended up all hanging out inside). We almost gave up to back to ski lodge but decided to not be quitters....so glad we stayed. Love the decor. It was loud (not a biggie) so we got some great ol fashioneds at the bar, then inched our way to center dance floor where we didn't stop dancing to the band til 1 pm when they stopped.....we had so much fun, we (and others) wanted them to keep playing. It did cost me $25 cover (wife was free). I was ok with this. i think before 9 it's free to get in. Amazing night.

Generally not my favorite kind of music but the show was pretty good. They were very interactive…read morewith fans especially Adam Levine. Worth a trip to see him play even if it's not your genre of music

From start to finish the Maroon 5 residency is outstanding. The sound in the Dolby Theater is among…read morethe best, if not the best in the world and M5 fills the venue and it's sound system. The lighting and special effects are visually stunning and include some new tricks. The song selection is perfect, I can't thing of one of their hits that wasn't included and Adam Levine hit each one out of the park. (Cardi B and Wiz Kalifa were not on site and Adam did not need them) Adam Levine loves his audience and played up to all of them. If you are Maroon 5 fan, get in a plane and get to LV to see Adam Levine and crew perform. If not go anyway and become one. I just bought tickets for another show.

Just had a few drinks and played a bit. Bar keep was super nice My new drive bar with very…read morefriendly folks!

This is the quintessential punk rock dive bar. My friend and I stopped in after a high school…read moregraduation and it was almost empty. We had a great time talking with the terrific bartender and the "Ass Juice" shots were surprisingly delicious. A must visit for a real Las Vegas experience.

Nice vibes here at this house of blues…read more Staff was great The food here is pretty good! That Cajun Alfredo was so good. Has a kick, but man the flavors were fantastic.

The iconic House of Blues in Mandalay Bay. During my stay at…read morethe hotel I went to this restraint twice and have been before this trip. SERVICE: During lunch they had a wait and didn't allow early reservations and require all parties to be present before you can be seated. One of the managers was rude when we asked to pull up another chair and any questions we had. 2/10 They were really understaffed and so we didn't get to see our server too much. He was kind but was waiting on four sections. FOOD: We ordered the salmon platter. It was good and nothing spectacular. The spinach dip was cheesy and large. The brisket sandwich looked and tasted more like roast beef 0/10. The impossible burger was fine too. DRINKS: The drinks were strong and large in size. The bartenders (when not understaffed) are quick and knowledgeable.