FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Sail Away with Rockin’ the Paradise as Fremont Street Experience

presents the “Summer of the 70s”

Styx Tribute Band Performs Free July 13 – 17

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – July 12, 2010 - Fremont Street Experience presents “Summer of the ‘70s” welcomes Rockin’ the Paradise, a high-energy Styx tribute band. Performing free from Tuesday, July 13 to Saturday, July 17, fans will travel through time listening to hits like “Mr. Roboto,” “Lady,” “Babe,” and “Come Sail Away.” Rockin’ the Paradise will perform three sets nightly, at 9, 10 and 11 p.m., each starting after the top-of-the-hour Viva Vision shows.

Rockin’ the Paradise is a six-member group from New York City. Replicating the original band’s high-pitched harmonies, the East Coast natives have toured both nationally and internationally. Showing their range of talent, some members of the band have even performed on Broadway and MTV.

The band consists of Jim Vignato (lead vocals), Sean Minardi (drums/vocals), Chris Iazzetta (guitar/vocals), Reuvin Jenkins (guitar), John Pagliarulo (keys/vocals), and Paul Cruz (bass/vocals). In tribute to the rock heroes, Styx, come hear the guitar assault, solid rhythm, and flashy keyboards of Rockin’ the Paradise, live on Fremont Street Experience.

The music and culture from the decade of the 1970s is being featured downtown Las Vegas this summer as Fremont Street Experience presents the “Summer of the ’70s” festival and free concert series. The 102-day promotion kicked off Memorial Day Weekend and runs through Labor Day Weekend. “Summer of the ’70s” is sponsored by Corona Extra, Corona Light, Cruzan Rum, Modelo especial, Sauza Tequila Hornitos and Stoli Vodka. There are beer and liquor drink specials available at all outdoor bars on Fremont Street Experience every night throughout the summer. For complete information on the lineup of headline concerts and nightly entertainment throughout the summer, visit www.vegasexperience.com to plan an experience that will take you back to the ’70s.

Fremont Street Experience is a five-block entertainment complex located in historic downtown Las Vegas. Fremont Street Experience features Viva Vision, the world’s largest video screen which is 1,500 feet long, 90 feet wide and suspended 90 feet above the urban pedestrian mall. Viva Vision features nightly spectacular light and sounds shows with 12.5 million LED lights and a 550,000-watt sound system. Fremont Street Experience is a one-of-a-kind venue which includes free nightly concerts and entertainment on two stages. With direct pedestrian access to 10 casinos, more than 60 restaurants and specialty retail kiosks, Fremont Street Experience attracts over 17 million annual visitors. Fremont Street Experience can be found online at www.vegasexperience.com.

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