Photo Flash: RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT Celebrates Return to LVH

By: Mar. 06, 2014
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LVH - LAS VEGAS HOTEL & CASINO celebrated the return of RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT, Tuesday, March 4, with a black carpet event to showcase the production's new lineup and new songs. Met with multiple standing ovations, the all-star show, featuring"Classic Rock by Those Who Rocked It" - was attended by many local celebrities and notables, including Melody Sweets (Absinthe), Ricardo Laguna, Adrien Zmed (Grease 2, T.J. Hooker), Lyssa Lynne (the band Mr. & Mrs. Smith), vocalist Lorena Peril, hypnotist Anthony Cools, Murray SawChuck, Las Vegas Wranglers President Billy Johnson, Pia Zadora, former boxing heavyweight champion Leon Spinks, Jasmine Trias (American Idol), singer Ben Stone, producer and screenwriter Mylo Carbia, and more. Scroll down for photos!

"We couldn't be happier with the show this year," said Ron Johnson, General Manager at the LVH. "We didn't think it could get any better than last year, but with new musicians, new singers and new songs, it absolutely has! We anticipate a long, successful run for this show at the LVH and it just continues to add to our 'legendary' status."

Bringing the history of rock 'n' roll to life, RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT pays homage to rock's greatest hits from the '60s, '70s, and '80s, including classic anthems from The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Free, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Boston, Kansas, U2, Aerosmith, Van Halen, AC/DC, Pat Benatar, Foreigner, Heart, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, Supertramp, and many more.

Refreshed for 2014, RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT has signed phenomenal rock guitarist Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake, Dio), as well as two outstanding female vocalists who will trade off: Carol-Lyn Liddle (Masters of Rock) and Stephanie Calvert (Starship). Songs that have been added to the hit show include "Dreams" (Fleetwood Mac), "Heartbreaker" (Pat Benatar), "Alone" (Heart), "Dream On" (Aerosmith), "Highway to Hell" and "Thunderstruck" (AC/DC).

The show's returning all-star lineup includes Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Howard Leese [Guitar] (Heart), Robin McAuley [Lead Vocals] (MSG, Survivor), John Payne [Lead Vocals and Bass] (Asia), Paul Shortino [Lead Vocals] (Rough Cutt, Quiet Riot), Jay Schellen [Drums] (Badfinger, Asia), Andrew Freeman [Lead Vocals and Guitars] (Lynch Mob, The Offspring), and Michael T. Ross [Keyboards] (Lita Ford, Hardline).

"We're thrilled to showcase our new content," said producer Sir Harry Cowell. "The support we've received here in Las Vegas-from LVH, locals, visitors, and other entertainers-has been incredible. We couldn't be more pleased."

RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT performs Friday through Tuesday nights weekly (schedule subject to change) at 8 p.m. in the LVH Theater. Ticket prices range from $49 to $80 plus taxes and fees. A special Rock Star Package is available for $140 (which includes tickets in the first five rows, t-shirt, concert program, CD, meet and greet and VIP pass). A special 2-for-1 locals discount will be available for a short time (must present valid Nevada ID) and there are dinner/show packages with the world-famous Benihana and Vince Neil's Tatuado Restaurant & Cantina. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the LVH box office or by logging onto thelvh.com, vegas.com, or ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 702-732-5755 or 1-800-222-5361.

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/WireImage

Photo Flash: RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT Celebrates Return to LVH
Andrew Freeman and Robin McAuley

Photo Flash: RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT Celebrates Return to LVH
Ryder Aldrich and Doug Aldrich

Photo Flash: RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT Celebrates Return to LVH
Doug Aldrich

Photo Flash: RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT Celebrates Return to LVH
Howard Leese

Photo Flash: RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT Celebrates Return to LVH
Jay Schellen

Photo Flash: RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT Celebrates Return to LVH
John Payne

Photo Flash: RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT Celebrates Return to LVH
Michael T. Ross

Photo Flash: RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT Celebrates Return to LVH
Paul Shortino

Photo Flash: RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT Celebrates Return to LVH
Andrew Freeman and Howard Leese

Photo Flash: RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT Celebrates Return to LVH
Cast of RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT

Photo Flash: RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT Celebrates Return to LVH
Robin McAuley, Carmen Shortino and Paul Shortino



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