Desert Saddle at XS
When Wynn Nightlife resident DJ and musical trendsetter Diplo feels a little twangy, he makes country music under the name Thomas Wesley. Wynn’s megaclub XS has shown similar flexibility when it comes to country sounds, and now it’s a whole thing for rodeo week—the Desert Saddle music weekend features Diplo as Wesley with Dustin Lynch and Brandi Cyrus on December 6, and Kane Brown, Marshmello and Vavo on December 7. wynnsocial.com
Rodeo World at Resorts World
They did it again. Following up on a massive Formula 1 activation, Resorts World continues to be a creative canvas for the big Vegas of the moment to paint a masterpiece. Rodeo World welcomes NFR fans and followers with viewing parties at multiple venues, meet-and-greets and live music at the Dawg House Saloon, and an unprecedented lineup of country stars and DJs at Zouk Nightclub. On the rodeo’s first Saturday night, December 7, East Texas singer Paul Cauthen performs at Zouk at 9:30 p.m. before Snoop Dogg gets behind the decks as DJ Snoopadelic—and that’s the third of 10 nights of explosive programming. rwlasvegas.com/experiences/rodeo-world
Grand opening at Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Bar
This long-awaited Nashville transplant, a partnership between the country superstar and TC Restaurant Group, finally makes its debut at 63 CityCenter on December 5, the fourth location for the restaurant, bar and live music venue. The two-story, 22,500-square-foot spot features two stages, six bars, an outdoor terrace overlooking the Strip and a Southern-inspired menu. jasonaldeansbar.com/las-vegas
Gilley’s Saloon
Rodeo fans can catch a shuttle bus from Treasure Island to the Thomas & Mack Center during NFR, but with iconic country bar and dance favorite Gilley’s on the premises, you might just want to stick around. Lots of live entertainment, line dancing and drink specials will complement $10 mechanical bull rides, official nightly watch parties and the world-famous Gilley Girls, plus entry is free before 9 p.m., and just $20 after. gilleyslasvegas.com
Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
This Town Square saloon is still among the Valley’s top spots for country music year-round, so you better believe the sounds and the party will be amped up in the coming weeks. Expect specials on Crown Royal and Casamigos cocktails and shots, photo ops with rodeo riders, long lines for the mechanical bull and performances from the likes of Alexis Wilkins, Randall King’s Tonk Vegas, Jade Eagleson, Gunnar Latham and the Kruse Brothers. stoneysrockincountry.com
Rock and Roll Denim at 24 Oxford
The versatile entertainment space at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas usually occupied by Lady Like modern burlesque and Frank Marino’s Divas Drag & Drinks gets a country makeover on December 5-7 and 13-14 with watch parties and concerts from RaeLynn, Caylee Hammack, Love and Theft, Vincent Mason and Chase Wright. virginhotelslv.com
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