Just couldn’t resist the Everlast bracelet. (Photo by Erik Kabik | Retna)

If it’s getting close to St. Patrick’s Day, that means it’s time to trot out Everlast for an obligatory “Jump Around” performance. This time, though, he comes with B-Real of Cypress Hill. Well, either way St. Patrick’s Day is going to be about the green, apparently. It’s not just the concert, though — Mandalay Bay Beach is doing an all-day St. Patrick’s Day festival complete with beer garden. Get the whole shebang for $100 or pay $40 for just the brews. The afterparty is at Foundation Room. Click for more words and pictures »

By Jason Scavone

Just like this, only indoors. (Photo by Scott Harrison | Retna)

Finally, you can stop the shakes typically associated with Gossdrawl as our very own version of Michael Buble being a version of Harry Conick Jr. being a version of Frank Sinatra, Matt Goss, makes his Cleopatra’s Barge debut at Caesars Palace tonight. Wait, make that The Gossy Room at Cleopatra’s Barge. To be fair, this was all predicted in hieroglyphics. Expected to attend the premiere are Mel B, Natasha Bedingfield, Leona Lewis, Laura Croft, Rita Rudner and Frank Marino. Click for more words and pictures »

By Jason Scavone

When you’ve got a go-to pose, you have to stick with it. (Photo by Scott Harrison | Retna)

Well, here it is. DJ Pauly D kicks off his short-time residency at the Palms with a set at Ghostbar tonight. It’s not his first time on Vegas turntables — that came in January at Jet. This one comes without his sidekick The Situation there for moral support, though. Still, we suppose if he can do Michael Cera’s hair on national television without any trouble, working the crossfader for a few hours is as easy as sticking your head under a mousse fountain.

He’s been under the tutelage of DJ Skribble, who said of his protege, “Pauly, a lot of people don’t realize, Pauly was a DJ before he got on the show. Everybody’s hating on him, this and that. He’s been transformed from the farm leagues playing on a AAA baseball team, moved up to the Yankees after Jersey Shore came out. Anybody’s going to be overwhelmed by that.”

So there you have it: Definitive confirmation that Ghostbar is completely different from the Portland Beavers. (What? The Beavers are a real team. Stop snickering. What’s so funny about a stadium full of people who can’t get enough Beaver action?)

By Jason Scavone

TV, desk, bar. Only the most important parts of the room. And yes, we had it tuned to the heavy metal station.

It’s been maybe 25 years since you used to be able to drive around and still see motels that would advertise that their rooms came with color TV (some even with HBO). True, there’s a pretty good chance that color TV had a remote that was bolted to the nightstand, but what kind of savage goes on vacation to watch a black and white set? Dammit, there are A-Team episodes to be seen. You could stay home and see Car 54 reruns.

In the 25 years before that, we assume motels advertising any television at all was still kind of a deal. So maybe we’re a little too giddy over the fact that the curtains in Aria’s rooms open when you walk in. Color us easily impressed by technology if you have to.

Aria’s devotion to tech doesn’t end there: The Control 4 panel on the nightstand is a touchscreen that allows you to manipulate the curtains and lighting, plus engage in services, set your alarm, etc. What really tickled our nerd-fancy though was an interface panel mounted near the desk that allows you to plug in USB devices, VGA/s-video/composite/HDMI cables or dock your iPod to run through the television. It’s a nice feature to have even if it means they’ll never sell another in-room movie to tech-savvy travelers again. We weren’t prepared for how interactive the rooms could be and sadly left our iPod cable at home, but on the bar, you can score a travel charger/USB cable/ethernet cable for a reasonable $20. Which is only slightly more than a bag of M&Ms. Click for more words and pictures »

By Jason Scavone

(Photo by Tony Tran | SpyOnVegas.com)

And that’s why they had to install a “Please don’t tap on glass” sign at Haze.

By Jason Scavone

They don’t have go-gos in lingerie in college. Point for real life.(Photos by Al Powers)

Something weird is going on. David Spade is morphing into Tom Petty, and Asher Roth is morphing into a young David Spade. Tom Petty, meanwhile, is morphing into a skeleton with shaggy hair and sunglasses. But regardless, Roth was at Tao last night to do “I Love College.” FACT: That’s the shortened title of the song. Originally it was “I Love College Except Lit Theory 305 With Professor Bergen Who Refuses to Ever Give an A and Makes Us Buy His Book as the Textbook.” Oh, we can relate, Asher. We can relate.

Venus Williams was back at Tao last night as well, coming to the restaurant straight from a photo shoot and getting to the club just in time for Roth’s performance. DJ Erick Morillo, who’s set to spin there tomorrow night, was hanging out with owner Jason Strauss. For the full run hit the SpyOn gallery.

By Jason Scavone

Inching closer over the bubble. (Photos by Al Powers | SpyOnVegas.com)

The Runnin’ Rebels was takin’ care of business like Bachman Turner Overdrive last night with a 73-61 win over Utah behind a 13-point game from Tre’Von Willis. Their reward? An 8:30 p.m. rubber match with No. 14 BYU after splitting the season series with the Cougars. Brigham Young advanced after a 95-85 win over TCU. A win tonight would put the Rebs in the conference final against the winner of New Mexico/San Diego State. To UNLV’s advantage, their Feb. 6 win came in the confines of the Thomas & Mack Center. The bad news? During that win leading BYU scorer Jimmy Fredette may have still been suffering from mono and/or the stomach flu at the time. Click for more words and pictures »

By Jason Scavone

FACT: He loves college so much, he even tapes DeVry commercials. (Photo by Hew Burney | SpyOnVegas.com)

To a lesser extent, Asher Roth is like Punxsutawny Phil. If he comes out in March, you know the end of winter is near. And if he’s driving a car, it means Bill Murray is about to crash into a quarry. We’re not sure where this metaphor is going, actually. Back to the point: Roth is bringing his slacker/stoner jams to Tao inside The Venetian tonight. Try to pick a beer bong that matches your shoes. Click for more words and pictures »

By Jason Scavone

Bee Movie The Band: Jerry Seinfeld is going to be so mad when he finds out about this.

Yesterday was the official first day of local music extravaganza Neon Reverb, but tonight’s the night where things get going in earnest. This is the fourth installment of the twice-yearly, pan-downtown event and they’ve expanded it into a gimongous roster. This time around, venues include the Beauty Bar (517 Fremont St.), Bunkhouse (124 S. 11th St.), Thunderbird Lounge and Aruba Ballroom (1215 S. Las Vegas Blvd.), Las Vegas Country Saloon (425 Fremont St.), Boomers (3200 Sirius Ave.), The Gypsy Den (213 E. Colorado), Area 702 Indoor Skatepark (3040 Simmons St.), The Box Office (1129 Casino Center Drive), The Griffin (511 Fremont St.) and Yayo Taco (4632 Maryland Parkway).

Full-festival passes that you can will-call at the Beauty Bar are $40 and day passes are $15. Individual tickets are available to the shows. Click for more words and pictures »

By Jason Scavone

Cue the Soundgarden.

There’s something delightful about eating all the food on one vessel in a singular bite, especially when you’re sitting eyeball to eyeball with the top floor of half the center Strip. It makes you feel like you’re a powerful giant, carving a swath of destruction through the helpless valley below.

Or, maybe that’s just us. You know what? It’s probably just us.

Mandarin Bar’s Little Spoons are the creation of Mandarin Oriental Executive Chef Jason Weaver — little cold dishes served two at a time that come in seven different preparations including Spanish chorizo, potato and olive; smoked duck, Asian slaw, cucumber and plum sauce; tuna tartare, scallions and spicy sauce; chicken tika and coriander chutney; lobster cocktail and Siamese relish; and Kobe beef with a Ponzu emulsion, crab and daikon salad. Click for more words and pictures »

By Jason Scavone