Famed guitarist Slash to launch “Bottle Rock It” poolside concert series at Red Rock Resort on July 5
New eco-charity concert series to occur every Saturday night through Sept. 27Red Rock Resort premieres “Bottle Rock It,” its new weekly poolside concert series with a wine-tasting charity option with all proceeds benefiting the Las Vegas Springs Preserve. Legendary rocker Slash and his Blues Ball Band will headline the premiere event on Saturday, July 5. Slash will be performing the first of three summer concerts at Red Rock Resort entitled LAST MAN STANDING; with each show featuring some of the most talented and legendary musicians in rock and hip hop history.
Joining Slash on stage for the launch will be Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell, drummer Jason Bonham who performs with Led Zeppelin in place of his legendary father as well as appearances by Royston Langdon, formerly of Spacehog; and other surprise guest artists. Tickets for the event are $30 and available at the door. For an additional $15, guests can enjoy an organic wine tasting section with all proceeds from the wine tasting event benefiting the Las Vegas Springs Preserve.
“Bottle Rock It was designed for our guests to enjoy the hot summer nights poolside Saturdays at Red Rock Resort,” said Kyle Markman, nightlife manager at Station Casinos. “We thought that combining great music, amazing cocktails and poolside fun is the way Saturday night should be in Vegas, and don’t forget to bring your bathing suit.”
On July 12, rocker and vocalist Perry Farrell from Jane's Addiction will take the stage. Admission to the event will be $20 and tickets will be available at the door. As with all Bottle Rock It events, the wine tasting benefiting the Springs Preserve will be available for an additional $15. “Bottle Rock It” is put on by Red Rock Resort and SpyOnVegas.com and will take place every Saturday night through Sept. 27. Additional concert performances to be announced.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and concerts begin at 9 p.m. The event is open to adults 21 years and older with valid ID. Entry to the concerts will be first come, first serve and based upon venue capacity. For more information about the Bottle Rock It series, call 702-495-4220.
About SlashSlash first burst onto the scene in 1985 with Guns N' Roses (GN’R). The band’s debut album Appetite For Destruction is the second highest selling debut of all time and remains one of rock’s most revered albums. During Slash’s tenure with GN’R, the band released five studio albums, two EPs, one live album and three music video DVDs. In 2003, Velvet Revolver (VR) was formed by Slash with ex-Gunners Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum. An extra guitar was added with the inclusion of Wasted Youth’s Dave Kushner and Stone Temple Pilot’s Scott Weiland later joined as the vocalist. VR recently completed a tour of Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and the United States in support of its second album, Libertad, which has spawned several chart topping singles. VR’s debut release Contraband reached multi-platinum heights and earned the band a 2005 Grammy Award.
As a musician, artist, philanthropist, and iconic rock figure, Slash has left a lasting imprint on the world that cannot be measured in a few short words. His trademark sound is as original as it is unmistakable. His music catalog spans several decades, a body of work that has given us some of rock’s greatest anthems. From television and radio to professional sporting events, his music continues to provide a soundtrack for life.
About the Springs Preserve The Springs Preserve, located three miles from the Strip, is a 180-acre national cultural and historic attraction that is the original oasis of Las Vegas and a beacon for a sustainable future. It offers many indoor and outdoor experiences to create a fun and educational visit for all ages. For more information, please visit
www.springspreserve.org.
About Red Rock Resort Named by Conde’ Nast magazine as one of the world’s best new hotels in their 2007 Hot List issue, Red Rock Resort is one of Las Vegas’ premier off strip luxury resorts located 10 miles west of the Strip. The resort features more than 800 guest rooms and suites, a 25,000 square foot spa and adventure spa program, nine restaurants, CHERRY nightclub, a spectacular pool area, movie theatres, bowling 24/7 at Red Rock Lanes and a full array of gaming. To learn more about Red Rock Resort visit
www.redrocklasvegas.com.
