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Stone

Kim Styles

Entertainer and Recording Artist, “Stone” at the City Lights Night Club

A great stage presence, original songs with strong melodies and lyrics makes entertainer and recording artist Stone a must see! Stone performed his music, a mix of R & B and Soul, which he calls “Neo-Soul” before a great crowd at City Lights. Stone’s music touched on many subjects, but mostly “life and love”, which kept the attention of his audience. This columnist would like to see Stone in front of a full band instead of the small combo. Catch him now, on his way to the top! His new CD entitled “Zodiac” is in the stores nationwide.

Entertainer and Recording Artist, Kim Styles, at the Le Bete Lounge

Kim Styles appears five-nights a week, Wednesday through Sunday 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the Le Bete Lounge, at the Wynn Las Vegas. Which in this day and age of mediocre lounges is a stand-out!

As you pass through the front doors you walk right past her performing area. Kim is a stunning young lady with a great stage presence, who sings the standards with a smooth style reminiscent of Jo Stafford of the fifties or Karen Carpenter of the seventies and eighties. Kim has a CD out entitled “Time will Tell”, on Treasure Chest Records that just went to number 25 on the Adult Contemporary charts nationally. She recently recorded in Nashville for an upcoming CD release. Be sure to stop by and enjoy this wonderful talent with her keyboard player and drummer brother team that truly compliments her.

The "Karaoke Korner"

There are more Karaoke rooms in town than I can count, but we will bring to your attention talent that we feel can and should be working in the Las Vegas Strip lounges and beyond.

One of my favorite Karaoke spots around town is the Bootlegger Bistro on Monday nights, which is hosted by Kelly Clinton. Kelly, a talent in her own right, brings to the audience a plethora of talented performers, including many of our local celebrities (who show up after their gigs or on their night off) It starts at 8:30.The place is usually packed by 10:00 (as it should be, given the fine food, atmosphere and celebrity clientele), so come early, like nineish, for a good seat.

Each month we will focus on an outstanding singer that deserves recognition. This month the "Karaoke Korner" would like to call to your attention Angelos, a Greek born singer that I was very impressed with that has worked throughout the Midwest before coming to Vegas. I caught Angelos at Arizona Charlie’s West. He is one of those people who should be booked in a lounge or in a room on the strip. You agents out there, keep your eyes and ears open for Angelos who sings adult contemporary and many other styles.