Hot Child in The Country

As seen in Las Vegas Weekly Xania Woodman Wed, Mar 17, 2010 (9 p.m.)
Disco Delilah says country’s so hot right now

The mood is serious at Revolver when I arrive for ladies night. Nelly Furtado’s “Say It Right” has the country line-dancing crowd intently swishing and slowly shuffling. It’s overtly sexual, nontraditional music for this form of dance, and from the ladies’ smiles, that seems to be the taboo appeal. Furtado quickly gives way to ’80s standard “Your Love” by The Outfield, before resident DJ Sinner builds back up to the exuberant country-bar staple “Cotton Eye Joe,” which detaches even the staunchest non-dancer from the bars, sucking them into the mass gliding counterclockwise over the smooth wooden dance floor that is the center of Santa Fe Station’s new country-crossover nightclub.

Hands down, Vegas' hottest armadillo-shaped disco ball.
“It’s time to get sleazy!” Sinner calls to the room, an apparent cue to those who like their dancing linear; it’s time for a Sleazy Slide. Next up, “Cupid Shuffle” has the same instant pandemonium-inducing effect as “Cotton Eye Joe.” Despite Revolver’s status as a Saloon & Dance Hall, the crowd could have been downloaded from the party photos of any major club on the Strip, save for the addition of a few Stetsons. Emulating other famous country-crossover clubs—Denver’s Stampede comes to mind—Revolver blends mechanical- bull-riding, line-dancing, two-stepping and country music with Top 40 and hip-hop to an effect that pleases all.

Somewhere between Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face” and the Peas’ “Imma Be,” I slip silently off my barstool and scribble my name on a waiver that says that if mechanical-bull operator Sean accidently sends me through the tin roof, I won’t sue. It’s only my second time on a bull, but “Hold on like hell” was not a difficult lesson to learn. Sean goes easy on me … at first, then turns that little dial, inching me closer to airborne. I can sense his increasing frustration as I successfully push and pull to steady my place on the saddle. But fatigue finally overtakes me. I loosen my grip on the as-yet-unnamed bull’s harness and fly off, landing softly, legs akimbo and laughing like a loon.

Nightlife Editor Xania Woodman takes her career to new highs and, shortly thereafter, new lows. “Hey, Delilah,” I inquire of Revolver’s beloved 6-foot long armadillo-shaped disco ball, “Why is country so hot right now?” It’s not often that I get to interview an inanimate object, but then Revolver’s disco armadillo “Delilah” is pretty accommodating. (Either that or I hit my head.)
Without missing a beat, she answers: “I think it’s because more people can relate to new country. It’s no longer just the old honky-tonk music. It has transformed into songs about relationships, cheating, poker, rock ’n’ roll and relaxing beachside. You have top country artists topping the pop charts—Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum and Keith Urban. I hear them on Top 40 country stations all the time here in Vegas.”

Hey there, Delilah! Interview with an armadillo
From the archiveshttp://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2010/mar/17/hey-there-delilah/ http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2010/mar/17/hey-there-delilah/ An exclusive first look at Revolver Saloon & Dance Hall (2/3/10)

Revolver Saloon & Dance HallRevolver isn’t alone in its aim. Town Square’s Cadillac Ranch readily blends country with pop, rock and hip-hop sensibilities, as does Stoney’s Rockin’ Country (named for the second consecutive year among Nightclub & Bar Magazine’s top 100 clubs in the nation). Stoney’s North 40 returns to the scene in early April at 5990 Centennial Circle. Stratosphere’s Back Alley Bar is already bringing country-rock band WolfCreek Thursday through Monday at 10 p.m. Gilley’s Barbecue, Dancehall & Saloon opens the second week of April in its new location at Treasure Island. Jonathan Fine’s PBR Rock Bar arrives at the Miracle Mile Shops in April for a short preview during the Professional Bull Riders’ festivities. And even more country-crossover venues are rumored to follow.

Another round of drinks arrives, delivered by cocktail servers in black leather chaps. Is Vegas ready for a country-crossover club, Delilah? “For sure!” she retorts from her place of honor, the lights playing off her mirrored belly. “Vegas has always been the cutting-edge city when it comes to nightlife and entertainment … so it’s just natural that Vegas does the same in the country world.”
Delilah and Revolver are on to something: If Vegas hasn’t already “gone country,” it’s just about to! And I might just go with it.

Bobby Kingston Band and Voodoo Cowboys To Rock Salvation Army Benefit Concert

VIPette Events and Las Vegas Country Saloon Host Charity Event Friday, August 7 Are you ready to Cowboy Up for a good cause? Cowboys for The Salvation Army Charity Event will kick off at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 at The Las Vegas Country Saloon located at 425 Fremont Street on the Fremont Street Experience at Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada. All proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army. It will be a night of country music, dancing, mechanical bull riding and raffles to benefit the Las Vegas Chapter of the Salvation Army. Entertainment will kick the night off at 7 p.m., with The Bobby Kingston Band (http://www.myspace.com/bobbykingstonband ) and the local favorite The Voodoo Cowboys (http://www.voodoocowboys.com ) will close out the night from 10:30 p.m to 1:30 a.m. Admission is free. However, checks for donations can be made payable directly to The Salvation Army and dropped into the familiar Salvation Army Red Kettle. The money raised will be spent on programs to benefit Las Vegas residences in need. The Salvation Army depends upon Las Vegas locals in order to reach out to those in our community who are in need. Identified by author and management expert Peter Drucker as: “By far the most effective organization in the United States.” The Salvation Army invests charitable gifts it receives in the lives of men, women, and children who need a hand up. Ongoing and annual Salvation Army Programs include, but are not limited to: • Pack to School drive. The school supply drive runs from July 13 to Aug. 4 and will benefit more than 20,000 underprivileged students from 30 schools across the Valley. • Adult Rehabilitation Center provides assistance to men and women, ages 21-64, suffering from drug and alcohol dependence. All treatment costs, medical needs, accommodations and meals are provided, as are GED and parenting classes. The residential program has a minimum required stay of 6 months to 1 year. • The Salvation Army's Christmas Angel Program is a holiday event, which provides presents bought by the community that are distributed to thousands of children. About VIPette Events: VIPette Events is a dedicated booking agent for Las Vegas entertainers whose mission is to keep live music playing throughout Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. VIPette Events is a sponsor, promoter and benefactor of many local non-profit events. For more information regarding this incredible event contact Cynthia Weber, VIPette Events at: (702) 556-388 or e-mail VIPette@cox.net or regarding the Salvation Army Las Vegas Chapter contact Charlie Desidero at: (702) 870-4430 or e-mail ChasDesi@cox.net.

Live at The Las Vegas Country Saloon

Whew! What a hot night it was at the Las Vegas Country Saloon with the Voodoo Cowboys playing their rockin' county live music, sexy pole dancers, mechanical bull riders, the "Dancing with Dawn" gang and our own lovely Voodoo Cowboy Wrangler Girls greeting you as you walk in the door. Not to worry if you missed it. The Voodoo Cowboys will be back next Friday night. See you then.