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May 12, 2026

BRIT FLOYD Kicks Off New Leg Of Landmark 2026 “The Moon, The Wall And Beyond” 123-Date Tour Honoring Pink Floyd’s Most Iconic Albums

DATE: MAY 12, 2026

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK

A brick wall with a hole in it

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BRIT FLOYD
KICKS OFF NEW LEG OF LANDMARK 2026
“THE MOON, THE WALL AND BEYOND”
WORLD TOUR WITH NORTH AMERICAN DATES
GROUP CELEBRATES THE BIGGEST YEAR IN THEIR 15-YEAR HISTORY WITH 123-DATE TOUR
HONORING PINK FLOYD’S MOST ICONIC ALBUMS

Photo courtesy: Brit Floyd (Download)

BRIT FLOYD—”widely recognized as the world’s premiere Pink Floyd experience” (Rolling Stone)—have returned to the road for a new leg of North American dates with its most ambitious production to date: The Moon, The Wall and Beyond tour. Produced by Palladium Entertainment, the dates celebrate 15 years of Brit Floyd (established in 2011), a milestone that underscores the band’s evolution into a global phenomenon, having performed over 1,600 shows worldwide.

2026 marks Brit Floyd’s biggest year ever with the expansive 123-date North American tour that showcases a powerful creative concept celebrating two of Pink Floyd’s most iconic and best-selling albums of all time, Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall. The dates follow a massive 2025 that saw BRIT FLOYD dazzle audiences across North America, the UK, and Europe. Some highlights along the 2026 tour route include two nights at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado; a return to the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles; and multiple-night engagements in Saratoga, CA; Reno, NV; Milwaukee, WI; Waukegan, IL; Clearwater, FL; Wilmington, NC; Huber Heights, OH.

The Moon, The Wall and Beyond is BRIT FLOYD’s most immersive production to date, combining spectacular laser and lighting design, iconic visuals and inflatables, a massive video screen, and theatrical staging inspired by The Wall. On select nights, audiences will experience full thematic performances, with distinct setlists dedicated to each album—creating two completely different concert experiences within the same tour. The shows will feature selections from Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall, including such timeless classics such as “Time,” “Money,” “Comfortably Numb,” and “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2.” Beyond these iconic songs, audiences can also expect a selection of fan favorites from Pink Floyd’s vast discography including tracks from Wish You Were Here to Animals and many more.

Tour highlights include:

14th consecutive year performing at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
First-ever two-night Red Rocks engagement
- Night 1: Best of The Wall + Greatest Hits
- Night 2: The Dark Side of the Moon + Greatest Hits (SOLD OUT)

The dates will also feature a variety of collaborations, including performances alongside Get the Led Out :

August 1 – Saratoga Performing Arts Center (Saratoga Springs, NY)
August 8 – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheatre (Bridgeport, CT)

Additionally, legendary Pink Floyd touring vocalist Machan Taylor will join Brit Floyd for two special guest appearances:

July 10 – Greek Theatre (Los Angeles, CA)
July 11 – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre (San Diego, CA)

“I find this year’s tour rather special for a multitude of reasons,” says BRIT FLOYD creator and Musical Director Damian Darlington of this year’s production. “Not only do we have the privilege of performing one of the biggest-selling albums of all time, Dark Side of the Moon, but we are also able to celebrate the very best of The Wall.”

“On the evenings dedicated to The Wall,” Darlington continues. “We truly go all in on the visuals and theatrics; some have said it almost touches on elements of Broadway theatre, which we feel greatly enhances the storytelling. Ian Cattell delivers a remarkable performance in his portrayal of ‘Pink’s’ progression and transformation through each song, much as one might expect from anyone familiar with The Wall film or those who grew up immersed in the album’s imagery and narrative.”

Visit www.britfloyd.com for the most up-to-date information about “The Moon, The Wall And Beyond” world tour.

Brit Floyd’s updated 2026 Tour Dates are as follows:

DATE	LOCATION	VENUE
Tuesday, May 12	Pensacola, FL	Saenger Theatre
Wednesday, May 13	Atlanta, GA	Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Thursday, May 14	Nashville, TN	Fisher Hall
Friday, May 15	Huber Heights, OH	Rose Music Center
Saturday, May 16	Detroit, MI	Fox Theatre
Tuesday, May 19	Grand Rapids, MI	DeVos Performance Hall
Thursday, May 21	Louisville, KY	Palace Theatre
Friday, May 22	Milwaukee, WI	Riverside Theater
Saturday, May 23	Milwaukee, WI	Riverside Theater
Tuesday, May 26	Evansville, IN	Victory Theatre
Wednesday, May 27	Cedar Rapids, IA	Paramount Theater
Friday, May 29	St Paul, MN	Allianz Field
Saturday, May 30	Mankato, MN	Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Monday, June 1	Des Moines, IA	Civic Center
Tuesday, June 2	Kansas, City, MO	Midland Theatre
Thursday, June 4	Denver, CO	Red Rocks
Friday, June 5	Denver, CO	Red Rocks
Saturday, June 6	Salt Lake City, UT	Maverik Center
Sunday, June 7	Idaho, Falls, ID	Mountain America Center
Tuesday, June 9	Reno, NV	Grand Sierra Resort
Wednesday, June 10	Reno, NV	Grand Sierra Resort
Friday, June 12	Saratoga, CA	Mountain Winery
Saturday, June 13	Saratoga, CA	Mountain Winery
Sunday, June 14	Napa, CA	Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions
Friday, July 10	Los Angeles, CA	Greek Theatre
Saturday, July 11	San Diego, CA	Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Sunday, July 12	Phoenix, AZ	Arizona Financial Theatre
Tuesday, July 14	Midland, TX	Wagner Noel Auditorium
Thursday, July 16	Austin, TX	ACL Live at The Moody Theater
Friday, July 17	Houston, TX	Bayou Music Center
Saturday, July 18	Grand Prairie, TX	Texas Trust CU Theatre
Sunday, July 19	Baton Rouge, LA	Raising Cane’s River Center Theatre
Tuesday, July 21	Huntsville, AL	Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
Thursday, July 23	Cincinnati, OH	PNC Pavilion
Friday, July 24	Huber Heights, OH	Rose Music Center
Sunday, July 26	Cleveland, OH	Jacobs Pavilion
Monday, July 27	Interlochen, MI	Kresge Auditorium
Wednesday, July 29	Indianapolis, IN	Everwise Amphitheater
Thursday, July 30	Wheeling, WV	Capital Theatre
Friday, July 31	Wilkes-Barre, PA	Kirby Center
Saturday, August 1	Saratoga Springs, NY	Broadview Stage at SPAC
Tuesday, August 4	Hampton Beach, NH	Casino Ballroom
Wednesday, August 5	Hampton Beach, NH	Casino Ballroom
Saturday, August 8	Bridgeport, CT	Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Sunday, August 9	Reading, PA	Santander Performing Arts Center
Tuesday, August 11	Charlotte, NC	Ovens Auditorium
Thursday, August 13	Wilmington, NC	Wilson Center
Friday, August 14	Wilmington, NC	Wilson Center
Saturday, August 15	Greensboro, NC	Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
Sunday, August 16	Columbia, SC	Township Auditorium
Friday, September 18	Worcester, MA	Hanover Theatre
Saturday, September 19	Williamsport, PA	Community Arts Center
Sunday, September 20	Shippensburg, PA	Luhrs Performing Arts Center
Tuesday, September 22	Saginaw, MI	Dow Event Center Theater
Thursday, September 24	Waukegan, IL	Genesee Theatre
Friday, September 25	Waukegan, IL	Genesee Theatre
Saturday, September 26	Lexington, KY	Gatton Park
Sunday, September 27	Knoxville, TN	Tennessee Theatre
Tuesday, September 29	Mobile, AL	Saenger Theatre
Wednesday, September 30	Little Rock, AR	First Security Amphitheater
Thursday, October 1	Tulsa, OK	Tulsa Theater
Friday, October 2	Park City, KS	Heartland Credit Union Arena
Monday, October 5	Albuquerque, NM	Revel
Tuesday, October 6	Tucson, AZ	The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
Wednesday, October 7	Prescott, AZ	Findlay Toyota Center
Friday, October 9	Rancho Mirage, CA	Agua Caliente
Saturday, October 10	Las Vegas, NV	Orleans Arena @ Orleans Casino
Sunday, October 11	Fresno, CA	Saroyan Theatre
Tuesday, October 13	Bakersfield, CA	Dignity Health Theater
Wednesday, October 14	Oakland, CA	Fox Theater
Thursday, October 15	Paso Robles, CA	Vina Robles Amphitheatre
Friday, October 16	Wheatland, CA	Hard Rock Casino & Hotel Sacramento
Sunday, October 18	Ridgefield, WA	Illani Casino
Tuesday, October 20	Kennewick, WA	Toyota Center
Thursday, October 22	Abbotsford BC	Rogers Forum
Friday, October 23	Penticton, BC	South Okanagan Events Centre
Saturday, October 24	Calgary, AB	Grey Eagle Event Center

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ABOUT BRIT FLOYD

Widely regarded as the true gold standard in tribute productions, Brit Floyd continues to redefine what a live concert experience can be, blurring the line between homage and high art. With The Moon, The Wall and Beyond, audiences will experience a powerful, multi-sensory journey through one of the most celebrated catalogs in music history.

Founded in 2011, Brit Floyd has become a global touring phenomenon, having performed more than 1,600 shows worldwide. Renowned for its meticulous musicianship and state-of-the-art production, the band delivers the most authentic and immersive Pink Floyd experience in the world.

Over the years, Brit Floyd has been joined onstage by several iconic touring musicians Pink Floyd and Roger Waters, including Guy Pratt, Scott Page, Durga McBroom, Roberta Freeman, Machan (Margaret) Taylor, Harry Waters, and Graham Broad.

In 2025, the band collaborated with legendary producer – engineer music icon Alan Parsons for a special run of performances across California and Nevada, playing to nearly 20,000 fans.

Brit Floyd – The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Experience
Facebook: @britfloydoffical
Instagram: @britfloydband
Twitter (X): @britfloydband
YouTube: @britfloydofficial

PALLADIUM ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

Contacts:

SRO PR

National:
Marcee Rondan, marcee@sropr.com
Mitch Schneider, mschneider@sropr.com

Tour:
Andrea Faulk, afaulk@sropr.com

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May 12, 2026

GENE SIMMONS’ LEGENDS OF ROCK EXPO Unites Iconic Rock Stars Gene Simmons, Geezer Butler, Stewart Copeland, Dave Davies And Many More

DATE: MAY 12, 2026

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ MARCEE RONDAN

GENE SIMMONS’ LEGENDS OF ROCK EXPO
SET FOR SEPTEMBER 25-27, 2026
AT THE WESTGATE LAS VEGAS RESORT & CASINO
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE LEGEND HIMSELF

LEGENDS OF ROCK UNITES ICONIC ROCK STARS—
GENE SIMMONS (KISS), GEEZER BUTLER (BLACK SABBATH),
STEWART COPELAND (THE POLICE), DAVE DAVIES (THE KINKS)—AND MORE

EXPERIENCE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME MOMENTS
WITH LEGENDARY ARTISTS LIVE AND IN-PERSON
WITH CONCERTS, AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS, PHOTO OPS,
PARTIES, AND PANELS

TICKETS AND VIP EXPERIENCES ARE NOW AVAILABLE HERE
Gene Simmons Legends of Rock Expo – Meet Your Heroes. Live The Legend. Rock The Weekend.

GENE SIMMONS (Download)
(Courtesy of Gene Simmons)

Get ready to experience GENE SIMMONS’ LEGENDS OF ROCK EXPO—presented by the KISS legend himself—taking place September 25, 26, and 27 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Tickets and VIP experiences are now available HERE: Gene Simmons Legends of Rock Expo – Meet Your Heroes. Live The Legend. Rock The Weekend. This will be an unforgettable weekend with once-in-a-lifetime moments; it’s set to be action-packed with concerts, autograph sessions, photo ops, parties, and panels.

Expect the greatest icons and legends in rock music, live and in person, featuring Gene Simmons (KISS), Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath), Stewart Copeland (The Police), and Dave Davies (The Kinks).

Also appearing will be Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer of KISS and (in alphabetical order): Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Cactus), Vinnie Appice (Dio), Graham Bonnet (Rainbow, Alcatrazz), actor James Debello, David Ellefson (formerly of Megadeth), Lita Ford, actor Edward Furlong, Bruce Kulick (formerly of KISS), John Moyer (Disturbed), Nelson (Matthew & Gunnar) Stephen Pearcy (RATT), Saving Abel, and Jerry Scheff (Elvis Presley). More talent will be announced in the coming weeks.

Gene Simmons will perform with his band, the Gene Simmons Band, who are headlining the event. “It’s loose, spontaneous, and back to basics,” he says of recent shows with the band. “I’ve brought fans to join us onstage from the audience who think they can play guitar. And somebody could yell out, ‘Why don’t you play ‘Sunshine of Your Love,’ and I’ll turn to the band and say, ‘What key?’ It’s as much fun as I can think of with my pants on.”

“This is an opportunity for everyone to rub elbows with musicians from their favorite rock bands. The kind of access most of us can only dream of!” says David Heynen, promoter and owner of Fanboy Expo.

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About Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons is an international rock icon and co-founder of KISS, the RIAA’s #1 gold record award-winning group of all time. Beyond his legendary stage persona, Simmons is a formidable serial entrepreneur who revolutionized the intersection of music and commerce. Under his leadership, KISS became a global merchandising powerhouse with over 5,000 licensed products, generating more revenue from trademark deals than any other band in music history.

His career is defined by historic accolades and high-level advocacy. He is a 2014 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2026, and a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Kennedy Center Honors. As an integral partner with SoundExchange, Simmons has become a leading voice in Washington, D.C., recently testifying before the Senate to champion the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA). His efforts are central to closing the “radio loophole” and ensuring all recording artists receive fair compensation for terrestrial airplay.

Simmons’ diverse business portfolio includes the international restaurant chain Rock & Brews, the MoneyBag spirits line, and a career as a New York Times bestselling author. A dedicated philanthropist, he has raised millions for veterans and children’s health, recently receiving the 2025 World Smile Award from Operation Smile. Whether leading global business ventures or touring with the Gene Simmons Band, he remains a definitive force in entertainment and industry.

About Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino offers one of the largest hotel properties in the world, legendary entertainment, world-class dining, and the iconic International Theater — home to some of the most historic performances in Las Vegas history. With the renowned SuperBook sportsbook and nonstop excitement, Westgate continues to be a premier destination for sports fans and travelers alike.

For more PR info about GENE SIMMONS’ LEGENDS OF ROCK EXPO, contact:

SRO PR:
Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com
Marcee Rondan // marcee@sropr.com

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May 7, 2026

PUB 365 at Tuscany Suites & Casino announces 9th Annual Silver State Brewfest happening on July 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PUB 365 AT TUSCANY SUITES & CASINO ANNOUNCES
9^TH ANNUAL SILVER STATE BREWFEST ON JULY 11

Early bird priced tickets are on sale now!

LAS VEGAS, NV (May 7, 2026) – PUB 365 at Tuscany Suites & Casino will host the 9th Annual Silver State Brewfest on Saturday, July 11, 2026, bringing together craft beer enthusiasts for an afternoon of unlimited tastings, live entertainment, and community giving.

The indoor, air-conditioned festival will take place in the resort’s Florentine Ballroom from 3 to 7 p.m., featuring all-you-can-drink craft beer from a curated lineup of breweries, including exclusive and limited-release selections available only at the event. Guests will also enjoy live music from 90s cover band Bling, along with food and additional beverages available for purchase.

Participating Nevada breweries include Able Baker Brewing Company, Beer Zombies, Big Dog’s Brewing Company, CraftHaus Brewery, Electric Eye Beer Company, TC, and Revision Brewing Company.

A portion of proceeds from this year’s event will benefit The Animal Foundation, supporting its mission to care for and find homes for animals in Southern Nevada.

General admission tickets are available now, with early bird pricing of $20++ per person through June 14, increasing to $25++ thereafter. Guests must be 21 or older, and valid ID will be required for entry.

Complimentary self and valet parking is always available on the property.

For tickets and additional information, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silver-state-brewfest-9th-annual-craft-beer-festival-tickets-1985848337836

PUB 365 features a collection of 365 rotating craft beers and a menu of traditional pub fare with a modern spin, including small bites, iconic burgers, tacos, and more. PUB 365 is open Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. – 2 a.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 2 a.m. Enjoy daily Happy Hour specials from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. and again from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. including $3.65 rotating Draft Beers, $6 Well Drinks and $5 House Wine.

ABOUT TUSCANY SUITES & CASINO

Award-winning Tuscany Suites & Casino offers an oasis featuring 716 Northern Italy-inspired suites, multiple dining options, a spectacular pool area, live entertainment, a full-service spa, spacious meeting, and banquet space, as well as slot, video poker, and table gaming options. Free self- and valet parking is always available. Tuscany Suites & Casino, located at 255 E. Flamingo Ave., is two blocks east of the famed Las Vegas Strip. To learn more about Tuscany Suites & Casino, call (702) 893-8933 or visit www.tuscanylv.com, and follow on Instagram. @tuscanycasino, Facebook @tuscanylv, or X @TuscanyCasino.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Hillary Smoot, SRO PR
hillary@sropr.com

Mitch Schneider, SRO PR
mschneider@sropr.com

Andrea Faulk, SRO PR
afaulk@sropr.com

May 6, 2026

DEEP PURPLE Announce New Album ‘Splat!’ Out July 3 On earMUSIC

DATE: MAY 6, 2026

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN, SRO PR

ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM

OUT JULY 3 ON earMUSIC
“MUSIC FOR THE END OF HUMANITY
(…BUT NOT AS GRIM AS IT MAY SEEM)”
PRE-SAVE THE NEW ALBUM HERE

Album Cover

DEEP PURPLE will release their new studio album SPLAT! July 3 on earMUSIC. The band—Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Don Airey, and Simon McBride—has once again teamed up with renowned producer Bob Ezrin (KISS, Pink Floyd, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper) and together, they have crafted an album that draws on the sound and attitude that has always set DEEP PURPLE apart from the rest. SPLAT! is the heaviest DEEP PURPLE album in many years, with the band playing together in the studio—the way DEEP PURPLE have always recorded. Pre-order starts today; click HERE.

“I have to say, now we are very much back in with material that is compatible with ‘Highway Star,’ ‘Smoke on the Water,’ and ‘Lazy,’ the dynamics, the balance, and the fun of the music we made from ’69 to ’73,” says frontman Ian Gillan. He adds: “Where we are now with this incarnation of DEEP PURPLE feels very much like a very ‘now’ version of DEEP PURPLE as it was in the seventies.”

At the heart of SPLAT! is an idea conceived by Gillan. Rather than treating the end as destruction, the album imagines it as transformation: SPLAT! explores the end of humanity not in any crude apocalyptic sense but as a metamorphosis beyond physical existence.

L-R: Ian Paice, Don Airey, Roger Glover, Ian Gillan, Simon McBride
Download the High Res Press Picture HERE
Photo Credit: Olaf Heine

Additional details about the album concept will be revealed in the weeks leading up to its July 3 release. New music from SPLAT! is on the way and DEEP PURPLE invite fans to follow the journey at DEEP PURPLE and earMUSIC on socials.

To celebrate the release, DEEP PURPLE will continue their extensive 2026 touring schedule with no fewer than 86 shows across 28 countries on three continents.

With more than 120 million albums sold since forming in 1968, DEEP PURPLE have long secured their place in rock history. Rather than simply preserving their legacy, they continue to extend it, driven by the same spirit that defined their earliest work.

Ian Gillan sums it up: “DEEP PURPLE is in a great place right now.”

Track listing (CD/2LP):

Side A

Arrogant Boy
Diablo
The Rider
The Lunatic

Side B

The Only Horse In Town
Sacred Land
The Beating Of Wings

Side C

Guilt Trippin’
Scriblin’ Gib’rish
Jessica’s Bra

Side D

Third Call
My New Movie
Splat!

SPLAT! will be available July 3 in multiple formats:

Limited Box Set, containing:
- 2LP Gatefold (180g)
- 12-page vinyl-sized booklet
- CD Digisleeve
- 3 exclusive 10-inch vinyl records featuring live recordings from the DEEP PURPLE Tour 2024
- Exclusive 7-inch single featuring the bonus track “GUINNESIS” (not included on the studio album and available exclusively in the box set!)
CD (Digisleeve)
2LP Gatefold (black, 180g) + 12-page vinyl-sized booklet
Limited Purple 2LP Gatefold (180g) + 12-page vinyl-sized booklet
Limited Transparent Yellow 2LP (180g) + 12-page vinyl-sized booklet

All LP editions include a rich 12-page LP-sized booklet with illustrations and all song lyrics – available exclusively with the first pressing.

Further exclusive items are available via the official artist store, including:

Limited 2LP Picture Disc + 12-page vinyl-sized booklet
Limited Cassette
A strictly limited canvas signed by all band members and limited to just 199 copies worldwide
Additional apparel and merchandise items

ACCESS THE NEW ALBUM HERE

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ABOUT DEEP PURPLE

There simply aren’t enough superlatives to properly acknowledge the contribution DEEP PURPLE has made to rock music. Having sold more than 120 million albums and filled global arenas for decades, there’s little wonder that the respected British radio station Planet Rock named the group the “5th Most Influential Band Ever.” The band were also presented the “Legend Award” at the 2008 World Music Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. DEEP PURPLE truly are “rock royalty.”

With a body of work spanning seven decades, DEEP PURPLE have helped pioneer and define the hard rock genre while progressively moving into new areas, both keeping their sound fresh and attracting new fans to the legions who have remained loyal since the band’s inception. The celebrated MKII line-up of Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Jon Lord and Ritchie Blackmore was responsible for creating many of the defining rock albums of the early ’70s, including Made in Japan universally accepted as one of the most important and influential live albums of all time.

Known as one of the hardest working bands ever, DEEP PURPLE have continued to release No. 1 albums and tour globally since forming in 1968, with little rest.

DEEP PURPLE have stayed true to their musical roots, drawing from an eclectic mix of styles to create a distinctive sound that defines the band today and, in turn, has created a legacy that very few bands could ever hope to replicate. The band has written and produced so many “classic,” well-known songs that its audience ranges widely in age and background—something the band has readily embraced.

DEEP PURPLE’s recent studio album =1 (2024) followed their worldwide chart-topping albums Whoosh! (2020), inFinite (2017) and NOW What?! (2013). 2026 sees the release of their brand-new album SPLAT! On these albums, DEEP PURPLE joined forces with producer Bob Ezrin, who has worked with the likes of KISS, Pink Floyd, Lou Reed and Alice Cooper.

Furthering their collaboration with Ezrin, in 2021 and during the pandemic the band recorded a collection of cover songs from their own homes (normal for most bands nowadays, revolutionary for a band that records everything together in the studio), creating an eclectic and celebratory history of their roots in music, in the shape of Turning to Crime.

Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Don Airey and Simon McBride continue with renewed vitality, pushing the boundaries of hard rock to audiences around the globe, proving that DEEP PURPLE are very much here to stay.

MAD IN EUROPE TOUR DATES

11 JUN 2026 – Espoo, Finland – Espoo Metro Arena
12 JUN 2026 – Tampere, Finland – Nokia Arena
14 JUN 2026 – Kristiansand, Norway – Dirty Old Town Live – Odderoya Amfi
18 JUN 2026 – Clisson, France – Hellfest – SOLD OUT
20 JUN 2026 – Meppen, Germany – Emsland Open Air
24 JUN 2026 – Mönchengladbach, Germany – SparkassenPark
27 JUN 2026 – Coburg, Germany – HUK Coburg Open Air, Schlossplatz
28 JUN 2026 – Ulm, Germany – Klosterhof Wiblingen
02 JUL 2026 – Vigo, Spain – Conciertos de Castrelos, Auditorio Castrelos
04 JUL 2026 – Gredos, Ávila, Spain – Músicos en la Naturaleza
05 JUL 2026 – Pamplona, Spain – Navarra Arena
07 JUL 2026 – Valencia, Spain – Jardines de Viveros
09 JUL 2026 – Marbella, Spain – Starlite
10 JUL 2026 – Cádiz, Spain – Tío Pepe
13 JUL 2026 – Montreux, Switzerland – Montreux Jazz Festival
16 JUL 2026 – Pisa, Italy – Pisa Summer Knights – Piazza Dei Cavalieri
17 JUL 2026 – Este, Italy – Este Music Festival – Castello Carrarese
19 JUL 2026 – Munich, Germany – Tollwood Festival

SPLAT! WORLD TOUR DATES

04 AUG 2026 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
06 AUG 2026 – Memphis, TN – Memphis Botanic Garden
08 AUG 2026 – Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound
09 AUG 2026 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Casino
12 AUG 2026 – Wantagh, NY – Jones Beach Theater
13 AUG 2026 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
15 AUG 2026 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre
17 AUG 2026 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
18 AUG 2026 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
19 AUG 2026 – Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre
21 AUG 2026 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob
22 AUG 2026 – Salamanca, NY – Seneca Allegany Casino
24 AUG 2026 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheatre
25 AUG 2026 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia
27 AUG 2026 – Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Lake Casino
29 AUG 2026 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre
31 AUG 2026 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
02 SEP 2026 – Abbotsford, BC – Abbotsford Centre
04 SEP 2026 – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley
05 SEP 2026 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
06 SEP 2026 – Highland, CA – Yaamava Theatre
08 SEP 2026 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
10 SEP 2026 – Las Vegas, NV – Planet Hollywood
11 SEP 2026 – Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Amphitheater
12 SEP 2026 – Sparks, NV – Nugget Event Center
29 SEP 2026 – Sofia, Bulgaria – 8888 Arena
01 OCT 2026 – Cluj, Romania – BT Arena
02 OCT 2026 – Budapest, Hungary – Laszlo Papp Arena
04 OCT 2026 – Bratislava, Slovakia – Tipos Arena
05 OCT 2026 – Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle
07 OCT 2026 – Prague, Czechia – O2 Arena
08 OCT 2026 – Lodz, Poland – Atlas Arena
10 OCT 2026 – Belgrade, Serbia – Stark Arena
11 OCT 2026 – Skopje, North Macedonia – Boris Trajkovski Arena
13 OCT 2026 – Athens, Greece – Telekom Centre Arena
16 OCT 2026 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
17 OCT 2026 – Milan, Italy – Unipol Forum
19 OCT 2026 – Barcelona, Spain – Sant Jordi Club
20 OCT 2026 – Madrid, Spain – Movistar Arena
22 OCT 2026 – Paris, France – Adidas Arena
23 OCT 2026 – Antwerp, Belgium – Lotto Arena
25 OCT 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
26 OCT 2026 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena
28 OCT 2026 – Oslo, Norway – Spektrum Arena
29 OCT 2026 – Gothenburg, Sweden – Scandinavium
31 OCT 2026 – Leipzig, Germany – QI Arena
01 NOV 2026 – Hamburg, Germany – Sporthalle
03 NOV 2026 – Dortmund, Germany – Westfalenhalle
04 NOV 2026 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
06 NOV 2026 – Frankfurt, Germany – Festhalle
07 NOV 2026 – Nuremberg, Germany – Arena
09 NOV 2026 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
10 NOV 2026 – Strasbourg, France – Zénith
12 NOV 2026 – Bordeaux, France – Arkéa Arena
13 NOV 2026 – Nantes, France – Zénith
15 NOV 2026 – Lyon, France – LDLC Arena
18 NOV 2026 – Newcastle, UK – Utilita Arena
19 NOV 2026 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
21 NOV 2026 – Birmingham, UK – BP Pulse Arena
22 NOV 2026 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena
24 NOV 2026 – London, UK – Eventim Apollo
25 NOV 2026 – London, UK – Royal Albert Hall
05 DEC 2026 – São Paulo, Brazil – Suhai Hall
08 DEC 2026 – Santiago, Chile – Movistar Arena
10 DEC 2026 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Movistar Arena
13 DEC 2026 – Monterrey, MX – Arena Monterrey
16 DEC 2026 – Guadalajara, MX – Arena Guadalajara
19 DEC 2026 – Mexico City, MX – Estadio Fray Nano

Tickets are available at www.deeppurple.com.

For more info, please contact SRO PR:
Mitch Schneider: mschneider@sropr.com
Marcee Rondan: marcee@sropr.com

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May 6, 2026

BILLY MORRISON Premieres New Short Film “Who The F%@K Is Billy Morrison?” Today

DATE: MAY 6, 2026

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER / MARCEE RONDAN / ANDREA FAULK
SRO PR

BILLY MORRISON
PREMIERES NEW SHORT FILM
“WHO THE F%@K IS BILLY MORRISON?”
TODAY
WATCH IT HERE

NEW SINGLE “BECOMING”
(FEAT. SULLY ERNA & NUNO BETTENCOURT)
TAKING FLIGHT

WATCH THE “BECOMING” VIDEO HERE

Throughout an illustrious career, BILLY MORRISON has played live in front of millions of fans, collaborated with every A-list rockstar under the sun (even notching a #1 single with the late Ozzy Osbourne), sold his paintings in galleries on multiple continents, and logged hundreds of hours on-air as a radio host for SiriusXM.

Still, everybody seemingly wonders, “Who the F%@K is Billy Morrison?”

Today (May 6), the British guitarist, singer, and songwriter—joined by a cohort of iconic collaborators and friends—finally answers that question in a new short film titled “Who the F%@K is Billy Morrison?” Watch the six-minute documentary HERE.

Directed and edited by Mike Savage, “Who the F%@K is Billy Morrison?” tells his story through punchy editing, candid footage, and new interviews with Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses, Al Jourgensen of Ministry, B-Real of Cypress Hill, Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme, mixer/engineer/producer Barry Pointer, and MORRISON himself.

MORRISON describes himself as a “multidisciplinary creative,” encompassing his “15-year career in the fine art world,” “30-odd-year career in the music business,” and “some successful acting moments.” He holds nothing back either, tracing an often-unbelievable journey from his childhood in the UK to international rock stardom on his own terms.

He observes, “Despite a 15-year drug addiction…40 years later, I have a number one rock song and multiple Top 10 hits, so everything that you see me do now is fueled by a case of, I guess, making up for lost time.”

The visual can barely contain the enthusiasm of its interviewees though.

At the very mention of MORRISON, McKagan beams, “He’s a hell of a guitar player, lives for music,” and B-Real reveals, “He’s thoughtful of everybody on the song and not too many people are thoughtful when they have you on the track.” Pointer marvels at his work ethic, “He’s a hustler, meaning he never slows down.”

After dubbing him “a bionic riff machine,” it’s Jourgensen who puts it best, “There’s a lot more to unwrap in the BILLY MORRISON box than you would think, but mainly he’s just a top shelf human being, so what could possibly go wrong?”

One of the short film’s most tender moments comes as MORRISON recalls his best friend Ozzy’s impact on his life. It was Ozzy who recognized his potential as a fine artist, leading to an unbelievable second act. MORRISON affirms, “He knew I had this in me…Here I am 15 years later.”

It’s just the tip of the iceberg though.

The best way to find out Who the F%@K rock ‘n’ roll’s best kept secret really is will be to take a listen to his upcoming album HOLLOW—due out August 7 via TLG | ZOID/Virgin Music Group.

Last month, MORRISON ignited his next era with the single “Becoming” [feat. Sully Erna of Godsmack & GRAMMY® Award winner Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme]. Beyond picking up a head of steam at DSPs, it has surged at Active Rock Radio, hitting #26 this week on the Billboard chart. Revolver dove into the track headfirst with an extensive feature interview, going on to note that “MORRISON and Fuel member Brett Scallions co-wrote the song before sending it over to Erna, who delivers an impassioned and raspy set of lines. Bettencourt rises to the occasion and rips pure hellfire on his guest solo.”

Listen to the song HERE and watch the video HERE.

Two years ago, BILLY MORRISON released THE MORRISON PROJECT via TLG | ZOID/Virgin Music Group. It marked his third solo album (and first since 2015) and produced the #1 Active Rock Song (Mediabase) in America: “Crack Cocaine” featuring Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens and co-written by all three artists. A deluxe edition of the album followed in 2025 and bonus track, “Gods Of Rock and Roll (Orchestral)”—another seismic collaboration with Osbourne and Stevens—landed in the Active Rock Top Ten (Mediabase).

The upcoming HOLLOW will follow the success of 2024’s THE MORRISON PROJECT format with 12 songs, half sung by Morrison and half sung by a handful of MORRISON’s friends. Guests include Dexter Holland, Marilyn Manson, Chuck D, B Real, Duff McKagan, Steve Stevens, DMC, and the above-mentioned Sully Erna and Nuno Bettencourt, among others. “Forgive Me,” “The Tailor,” “No Suspects,” “Another Day,” “Leave No Trace,” and “Becoming” are among the song titles.

Get ready for HOLLOW. No one will forget who the F%@K BILLY MORRISON is after this…

ABOUT BILLY MORRISON:

Billy Morrison is a British guitarist, singer, and songwriter, widely known as Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 17 years alongside lead guitarist Steve Stevens. He is also a solo recording artist in his right having released three albums including the successful and acclaimed The Morrison Project in 2024 via TLG | ZOID/Virgin Music Group. His fourth solo album, Hollow, will arrive in August 2026, also on TLG | ZOID/Virgin Music Group. Morrison is also a former member of The Cult and Circus Diablo and currently also performs with the superstar cover band known as The Royal Machines. In addition, Morrison is a contemporary fine artist whose Warhol-inspired work has been shown at top galleries. He also has a regular show, “Influenced,” on SiriusXM’s Ozzy’s Boneyard (ch. 38), where he delves deep into the dynamic relationship between art and music.

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May 4, 2026

Tuscany Suites & Casino offers Mother’s Day dining specials, new live entertainment offerings and more in May

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MAY MEANS MORE: MORE GAMING, MORE DINING, AND MORE ENTERTAINMENT
AT TUSCANY SUITES & CASINO

The Piazza Lounge kicks off Saddle Up Saturdays with live country bands and drink specials starting May 9!

LAS VEGAS, May 4, 2026 – This May, Tuscany Suites & Casino delivers nonstop ways to play, dine, and be entertained, with a full lineup of casino action, culinary offerings, and live performances. It’s everything guests love—turned up for the season.

ENTERTAINMENT

THE COPA ROOM

The Rat Pack Is Back
Monday through Friday at 7:30 p.m. (dark Saturdays and Sundays)

Friday, May 1 – Music 12 AM – 3 AM
Shakedown String Band
No Cover
Info: Hailing from Ocean Beach, San Diego, this seven-piece ensemble blends tight drums and percussion with soaring vocal harmonies, melodic interplay, and a deep catalog of original music spanning Americana, soul, bluegrass, and psychedelic jams.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shakedown-string-band-late-night-copa-session-tickets-1982931182546?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Saturday, May 2 – Doors at 6:30PM, Music at 7PM
Play Dirty & Cyanide
$5 Cover
Info: Play Dirty – Poison Tribute; Cyanide – original hard rock band fronted by Rob Hussey
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/play-dirty-poison-tribute-cyanide-live-at-copa-room-may-2-tickets-1986372366219?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Friday, May 8 – After Party 11:30PM
Datura
No Cover
Info: Datura – Widespread Panic Tribute
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/datura-widespread-panic-tribute-58-vegas-after-party-tickets-1986277881613?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Saturday, May 9 – Doors at 6:45PM, Music at 7PM
Classic Chaos
No Cover
Info: Classic Chaos brings the timeless energy of rock’s golden era to life—epic hits, killer riffs, and nonstop nostalgia.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/classic-chaos-tickets-1983917719304?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Sunday, May 10 – After Party 11:30PM
Datura
No Cover
Info: Datura – Widespread Panic Tribute
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/datura-widespread-panic-tribute-510-after-party-finale-tickets-1986277771283?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Friday, May 15 – Doors at 10PM, Music at 10:15PM
Punk Rock Barbie – Pop Punk & Alt. Hits Night
No Cover
Info: Punk Rock Barbie – Pop Punk & Alt. Hits Night
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/punk-rock-barbie-pop-punk-alt-hits-night-at-copa-room-may-15-tickets-1983918289008?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Saturday, May 16 – Doors 9:30PM, Music at 10PM
FXP Featuring Franky Perez
No Cover
Info: Franky Perez’s high-energy, blues-based rock ’n’ roll band.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fxp-featuring-franky-perez-live-at-copa-room-may-16-tickets-1986373251868?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Sunday, May 17 – Doors at 3:30, Music at 4PM
Grateful Sundays ft Delilah’s Dead
No Cover
Info: Enjoy this “Grateful Sunday” with Grateful Dead covers
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986375066295?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friday, May 22 – Doors at 10PM, Music at 10:15PM
Godsmack’d
No Cover
Info: Two hours of your favorite Godsmack covers.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/godsmackd-tickets-1983917878781?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Saturday, May 23 – Doors at 8PM, Music at 9PM
LV/DC
$10 Cover
Info: Sin City’s AC/DC Tribute
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lvdc-sin-citys-acdc-tribute-live-at-copa-room-may-23-tickets-1986374845635?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Thursday, May 28 – Doors 9:15PM, Show at 9:30PM
Controlled Chaos Comedy Show ft. Vinnie Masteghin
$15 Cover
Info: Controlled Chaos Comedy is a high-energy monthly comedy show hosted by Blue Man Group performer Vinnie Masteghin, featuring a secret lineup of top touring and Las Vegas comedians.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/controlled-chaos-comedy-show-ft-vinnie-masteghin-may-28-tickets-1987574749580?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Friday, May 29 – Doors at 10PM, Music at 10:15PM
Angel of Death & Rose of Sharyn
No Cover
Info: Angel of Death – Slayer Tribute; Rose of Sharyn – Killswitch Engage Tribute
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/angel-of-death-slayer-rose-of-sharyn-killswitch-engage-tickets-1986375295982?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Saturday, May 30 – Doors 8:30PM, Music at 9PM
Abusement Park & Children of the Korn
$5 Cover
Info: Abusement Park – Heavy Metal band & Children of the Korn – Korn Tribute
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/abusement-park-children-of-the-korn-korn-tribute-may-30-at-copa-room-tickets-1986375481537?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Sunday, May 31 – Doors at 3PM
RnR Church
$5 Cover or $20 Brunch Buffet
Info: A freeform classic rock jam with top musicians, surprise guests, and unpredictable sets.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986375752347?aff=oddtdtcreator

THE PIAZZA LOUNGE

Starting May 9, The Piazza Lounge introduces Saddle Up Saturdays featuring live country bands, beer bucket specials and half-off drinks for Ladies (no cover).

Daily Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to Midnight featuring half-price Martinis, $4 Oysters, and $5 J. Roget sparkling wine.

Free entertainment nightly, including:
Patty Powers – every Monday at 7 p.m.
Ashley Fuller – every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Kenny Davidsen – every Friday at 9 p.m.
Saddle Up Saturdays – every Saturday at 9 p.m.
Rita Lim – every Sunday at 7 p.m.

DINING

$2.99 Espresso Martini at Toscana Bar
$3.99 Shrimp Cocktail at Toscana Bar
$1.99 Frozen Margaritas at Toscana Bar

Bistecca Italian Steakhouse – Open daily at 4:30 p.m. Reservations available through OpenTable or by calling 702-947-5910.

Mother’s Day Prix Fixe Menu ($75 per person ++ with a glass of Prosecco included)

Roasted Peach & Prosciutto Salad
Cacio e Pepe
Choice of: Scallop Calabrian Risotto OR 14 oz. New York Strip Steak
Mango Coconut Cheesecake

Café Bottega – Open 7 days a week from 2 a.m. – 9 a.m.

PUB 365 – Open Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. – 2 a.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 2 a.m.

Now serving Revision Everyday Red Ale!

May specials include:

Shrimp Ceviche ($15)
Carnitas Empanadas ($12)
Al Pastor Pork Taco ($14)
Strawberry Tres Leches Cake ($10)

Daily Happy Hour Specials from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. and again from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.:

$3.65 Rotating Draft Beers
$6 Well Drinks
$5 House Wine

Other weekly specials include:

Nightly Prime NY Strip Steak & Eggs $8.99 special starts at 10 p.m.
Every Tuesday is $20 Tuesdays (pick four items from a specialty menu for just $20)
Every Wednesday is Karaoke Night from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m., hosted by Uffe Jens
The last Thursday of every month is Thirsty Thursday where any package beers under $10 are just $3.65 (excluding drafts)
Every Friday is Karate Karaoke 10 p.m. – 1 a.m., hosted by DJ Willie D

Marilyn’s Café – Open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. serving all-day breakfast and homemade classics.

Mother’s Day Special: NY Steak & Shrimp, served with two sides – $35.95 plus tax & gratuity, offered from Noon – close.

Daily Specials (4 p.m. to close)

Monday – Turkey Dinner
Tuesday – BBQ Dinner (Choice of Chicken or Ribs)
Wednesday – Shrimp Fettuccine
Thursday – Mexican Cantina Night – DaVinci Rewards Members receive complimentary chips & salsa, $10 off Cantina menu and 25 slot points.
Friday & Saturday – Prime Rib Special 4 p.m. – close. DaVinci Rewards Members can earn 25 slot points and pay $15.95+tax.
Sunday – Ham Steak Dinner served with au gratin potatoes and choice of vegetable. $12.99 or complimentary by earning 300 same-day base slot points.

Gambler Specials $6.99/each (8 p.m. to close and valid with Player’s Card only)

Choice of Pancakes, Biscuits & Gravy, Breakfast Platter, or Angus Beef Burger

GAMING – May promotions for DaVinci Card Members

DaVinci Rewards Membership is free to everyone 21+yrs of age. Visit the Players Club for details.

SUNDAYS

Morning Multipliers 8 a.m. – Noon
24X on Slots and 12X on Video Poker

MONDAYS

Win for Wings at PUB 365 on May 4, 11, and 18
Earn 350 same day slot points to redeem.

May 25 (Memorial Day): Point Multipliers from 2 – 4 p.m.
40X on Slots and 8X on Video Poker

TUESDAYS: Win for Pizza

Choice of a 14” Plain / Pepperoni Pizza at Marilyn’s Café

Earn 350 same day points to redeem.

TUESDAYS: Midnight Multipliers

8 p.m. to Midnight: 24X on Slots & 12X on Video Poker

WEDNESDAYS: Bonus Gift Days 10A.M. – 8P.M.

May 6 – Glass Pineapple Decanter
May 13 – Flameless Candle
May 20 – Three Olives Vodka 750ml
May 27 – Mystery Gift Day

Earn 350 base slot points day of promotion

THURSDAYS: Point Multipliers

All Day – for Select thru Elite Card Members
10X on Slots and 6X on Video Poker

FRIDAYS: Pinata Full of Points Kiosk Game

Win up to $500 in Free Slot Play and earn 250 Base Slot Points To Play

SATURDAYS: GIFT DAYS 10AM-8PM

May 2 – Bonus Point Multiplier 12x on Slots and 6x on Video Poker 7 – 10 p.m.
May 9 – Folding Step Stool
May 16 – 8PC Colorful Glass Set
May 30 – Bento Box

Earn 375 base slot points for these Great Gifts on May 9, 16, 25 & 30

SUVARN SPA

Open daily from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Visit Suvarn Spa for details or to make an appointment.

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May 1, 2026

THE BONES Return With Lethal New Single “Woke Up Dead”

DATE: MAY 1, 2026

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER / ANDREA FAULK

THE BONES
RETURN WITH LETHAL NEW SINGLE
“WOKE UP DEAD”

LISTEN TO THE TRACK HERE
WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO HERE

“Woke Up Dead” Single Artwork (download)

“Crashed-out, thinkin’ bout the things you said
I woke up dead, I woke up dead
Freight train, runaway inside my head
I woke up dead, I woke up dead”
–“Woke Up Dead,” THE BONES

THE BONES, fronted by singer, songwriter, and guitarist Patrick Vitagliano, have followed up their previous track “My Kind of Crazy (Feat. Phil X)” with today’s (May 1) release of “Woke Up Dead.” With thunderous guitars, snarling vocals, and a dirty glam-rock feel, the song may be the Las Vegas-based hard rock/punk band’s most lethal offering yet. The vivid lyrics mince no words about someone who is “artfully adept at using her words as a weapon,” says Vitagliano. “And let’s face it, we’ve all known many people like that throughout our lives, but I just sort of rolled all those people up into one single verbal, super villain, because it made for a good story.” Listen to the track HERE and watch the video HERE.

“Woke Up Dead” was written by Vitagliano who also co-produced the track with Vinnie Castaldo. It was recorded in Las Vegas at The Tone Factory. A Q&A about the song follows below.

THE BONES—singer/guitarist Patrick Vitagliano (Nuclear Theory/Nuclear Assault spinoff with John Connelly), guitarist Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint/Odin), bassist Sean Koos (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts), and drummer Daniel Margasa (Pat Travers/Rock Godz Hall of Fame)—have four full-length original albums under their belt including Circle in 2024. They are preently recording of a new album.

On the live front, THE BONES will perform May 16 at the Dive Bar and June 26 at the Copa Room inside the Tuscany. They’ll also open the “Totally ‘80s Pool Party Concert” at The STRAT on June 6, joining Bow Wow Wow, Naked Eyes, Prescott Niles’ The Knack, and Missing Persons. THE BONES will play a set of ‘80s covers including ones from their two punked-up covers albums, Ruin Your Rock Show, Live! (2015) and Ruin Your Rockshow, Vol II: Live From the Apocalypse! (2020).

Q&A with Patrick Vitagliano of THE BONES
About “Woke Up Dead”

“Woke Up Dead” has a big, thunderous sound that draws on your hard rock and punk influences, with a killer chorus. Can you talk about the song’s sonics?

Yeah, this one is kinda like a sleazy-rockabilly/glam. So in addition to the usual, straight-up, Bones guitar grind, there’s also piano in there, a pedal-steel that we ran through a ratty, vintage, tube-screamer….and the guitar solo has a real Nashville style to it but with the usual Bones-snarl. The vocals sorta ride the line between that, and Marc Bolan [T. Rex] though, who I greatly admire for his glam sensibility and imagery. I feel like this one is pretty tasty.

Vinnie Castaldo and you co-produced the track. Can you talk about working with Vinnie?

Vin and I have done six albums together now, and we’re somewhat in lock-step with each other when it comes to mix decisions. I’ll make a suggestion, only to find he’s already making that very edit. It’s gotten to where we get in a work groove and almost don’t have to speak…we just do.

The song has strong lyrics, starting with the “I woke up dead” theme and including lines like “You’re a total electric/An icepick in lipstick/Yeah, and you cut so deep.” What lyrically inspired the song’s sentiment?

So that’s a funny story about a very unfunny story…
My friend Brian was talking about this friend of his, who actually had a child pass away in his sleep, out of the fucking blue! Just awful.
Anyway, I asked… Was he sick?
No.
Were there any warning signs whatsoever??
No.
So he just… Woke up dead???
And Brian said… No, you idiot, he didn’t wake up at all. He was fucking dead!!
We laughed for a very long time about my inability to grasp the situation, but the phrase really stuck with me.
It resonated, like an earworm, so much that I eventually found myself singing it.

Do you know people who embody lines like these?

“Tongue like a razor, disciples, they praise ya
High atop your velvet throne
The ego you’re feedin’, you laugh while I’m bleedin’
You wear it like cheap cologne”

This one is pure fiction. The antagonist is essentially a woman who is artfully adept at using her words as a weapon. And let’s face it, we’ve all known many people like that throughout our lives, but I just sort of rolled all those people up into one single verbal, super villain, because it made for a good story. Beyond that, though, I find using words to evoke emotion, any emotion, incredibly fascinating.

They can bring us incredible joy, and heartbreaking pain.

They can cause us to act or rally us to support a cause.

They can cause us to worship and adore or loathe and even hate.

They can drive someone to euphoria or even drive some people to suicide. Think about that for a second….how fucking powerful is that?!?

They can paint vivid pictures of lush fantasy, or nightmarishly bleak dystopia, and you will see and feel it through the right combination of 26 letters.

As a lyricist, they are just as powerful and instrument as a classical master pouring out their soul on a Stradivarius.

Your voice is a particularly sriking instrument. Who are your biggest influences?

As a vocalist, I could name you an endless list of singers I admire, but I can’t call them influences, because my range is so limited that I barely consider myself a vocalist. That said, I have learned to work within my limitations, to do the most with the least.

But if you are asking for an influence, whenever I sing a line, I always ask myself… What would Mike Ness [of Social Distortion] do?

What’s next for The Bones?

A few things actually. We are obviously working on new material, which will eventually be part of a new full-length Bones album, but will likely start out as Bonus-Tracks on a “Greatest Hits” Double-Vinyl release, later this year, though I feel self-conscious using that term, when “Least Worst-of” fits better 😉

But we’re also doing something completely experimental. We’re re-imagining/re-recording an entire album’s worth of Bones tunes as country-songs and using it to launch an alter-ego live project to perform this reimagined material, along with other classics that span the classic to modern country genre. We’re calling that project “Paper Cowboy.” It’s in its infancy right now, but we’re pretty excited about it. It will be me, with some other exciting Las Vegas players and we’ll probably soft-launch it in the next few weeks, so stay tuned…

The Bones
(Photo Credit: Vincent Young)

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April 30, 2026

FRANKY PEREZ AND THE ALL NIGHTERS Announce Final Show at Forty Deuce Inside Mandalay Bay and Update Fans About What’s On The Horizon

DATE: APRIL 30, 2026

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK

FRANKY PEREZ AND THE ALL NIGHTERS
ANNOUNCE FINAL SHOW OF RESIDENCY AT FORTY DEUCE INSIDE MANDALAY BAY
AND UPDATE FANS ABOUT WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON

Franky Perez and The All Nighters (Download); Photo Credit: Patrick Rivera

Singer, songwriter, and frontman FRANKY PEREZ, acclaimed for his powerhouse voice, magnetic stage presence, and genre-blending artistry, and THE ALL NIGHTERS have announced the end of their weekly residency at Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and updated fans about what’s on the horizon. The group, who began their residency at the club this past February,will perform their final show there tonight (April 30).

They released the following statement today:

“The All Nighters and I are incredibly grateful for the successful residency we built at Forty Deuce at Mandalay Bay, and we want to thank MGM Properties and Ivan Kane for hosting our show. We love the room, and look forward to returning in the future, but at this time we’ve decided not to renew the residency.

Momentum continues to build for FP&TAN. The video for “Mad World” has surpassed 2 million streams and continues to climb, our new album Dámelo is reaching new milestones every day, and I recently had an unforgettable appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, with an invitation to return for a full week.

We’ve got something big coming. Stay tuned for a major announcement in the weeks ahead!

With love,
Franky Perez & The All Nighters”

The Las Vegas born-and-raised PEREZ enters a bold new era with DÁMELO, a celebration of his cultural roots and musical evolution. It was released April 17 via The Label Group/Virgin Music Group. Written, performed, and produced by PEREZ and shaped under the guidance of multi–Latin Grammy winner Sebastian Krys, DÁMELO blends Latin rhythms, timeless pop, and raw storytelling into a powerful musical bridge between cultures. The bilingual album was launched last year with the single/video “Leche for the Bebé,” featuring hip hop icon Sen Dog of Cypress Hill. Watch the video featuring Sen Dog, world-renowned visual artist Nico Roussin, and legendary B-boy Rampage HERE. It introduced audiences to FRANKY’s new chapter with an overwhelmingly positive response from both fans and critics alike. Listen to the DÁMELO album by FRANKY PEREZ AND THE ALL NIGHTERS HERE and watch the colorful video for “Mad World” HERE.

FRANKY PEREZ AND THE ALL NIGHTERS continue to build on their career momentum and earn acclaim for their show, which is an immersive live experience where the heart of DÁMELO comes fully alive. Backed by THE ALL NIGHTERS—featuring guitarist Christian Brady, blistering horns, Cuban percussion, a crisp rhythm section, backup singers, and world-famous Las Vegas showgirls and dancers—FRANKY describes the 75-minute spectacle as “a sexy, genre-bending, high-energy live music experience combining deep funk, soul, rock ‘n roll, and Latin rhythms.” Watch a sizzle reel of the show HERE. Recently, FRANKY and his band performed at an album release spectacular at the Carnival Midway of Circus Circus on the Strip. It was a packed free show, with showgirls and circus acts as part of this unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experience never before seen on the Circus Circus Midway.

DÁMELO Track Listing:

1. Dámelo
2. Mad World
3. The Edge Of Our Hearts
4. Reggaemambo
5. Basquiat
6. Leche For The Bebé
7. I Can Do That Too
8. Slave To The Rhythm
9. Fruta Bomba
10. Stupid Wonderful
11. I Can’t Cry In Front Of You

WEBSITE
INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE

ABOUT FRANKY PEREZ:

Franky Perez is a singer, songwriter, and frontman who has collaborated with icons including Apocalyptica, Scars on Broadway, Slash, Duff McKagan, Cypress Hill, Billy Gibbons, Geezer Butler, Ringo Starr, Billy Idol, Diane Warren, and more, as well as contributing music to every season of the hit TV series “Sons of Anarchy.” The Las Vegas native’s breakout single “Baby Please Don’t Go” has now surpassed 6 million streams. Perez enters a bold new era with his new album Dámelo, a celebration of his cultural roots and musical evolution. A bilingual, rhythmically rich fusion of Latin groove, soulful pop, and heartfelt storytelling, the album arrived April 17, 2026 via The Label Group and Virgin Music Group. Written, performed, and produced by Perez, and shaped under the guidance of multi–Latin Grammy winner Sebastian Krys, Dámelo blends Latin rhythms, timeless pop, and raw storytelling into a powerful musical bridge between cultures. The album’s first single, “Leche for the Bebé,” featuring hip hop icon Sen Dog of Cypress Hill, introduced audiences to this new chapter with an overwhelmingly positive response from both fans and critics alike. To support the release of Dámelo, Perez released the video “Mad World” which has already surpassed 2 million streams.

WEBSITE
INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE

For more info about FRANKY PEREZ AND THE ALL NIGHTERS, contact:

SRO PR:
Mitch Schneider, mschneider@sropr.com
Andrea Faulk, afaulk@sropr.com

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