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Sounding Off

Jason Bracelin's Sounding Off column on the local music scene runs Tuesdays.
jbracelin@reviewjournal.com … @JasonBracelin on Twitter.

5 new Las Vegas music releases you need to hear

The Reeves Brothers’ vintage-sounding “King of Country” leads our latest round-up of new Vegas music releases you need to hear.

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A blow-by-blow account of 1 long night at Big Blues Bender

The fashion accessories of choice are Mardi Gras beads, the bigger and shinier the better, as the bulb-adorned crowd comes decorated like beer-chugging Christmas trees.

Vegas’ The Fat Dukes evolve on tight new record

While the alt-everything rockers are still plenty unhinged, their latest album is The Dukes’ most cohesive collection of jams yet.

4 new Las Vegas music releases you should know

Empty bottles, full hearts: There’s a range of emotions and sounds in this latest roundup of recommended new Las Vegas music releases.

 
Shanda & The Howlers shine on debut record

The Vegas soul revivalists have attracted positive reviews nationally and abroad and earned radio play on “Little Steven’s Underground Garage” show.