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David Perrico Pop Evolution Debuts May 21 at<br />
<strong>Stratosphere</strong> Theater<br />
Live late night twice a month performances with 18-piece b<strong>and</strong><br />
will help support student musicians as part of <strong>Stratosphere</strong> partnership<br />
May 8, 2013 – Las Vegas, NV – Trumpeter, conductor <strong>and</strong> composer David Perrico <strong>and</strong> his<br />
b<strong>and</strong> Pop Evolution have a new home at <strong>Stratosphere</strong> <strong>Casino</strong>, <strong>Hotel</strong> <strong>and</strong> Tower, further<br />
establishing <strong>Stratosphere</strong> Theater as the place for live vintage Vegas-style original entertainment<br />
with a modern vibe.<br />
Featuring an impressive 18-piece b<strong>and</strong> with an assortment of horns, guitars <strong>and</strong> strings, David<br />
Perrico Pop Evolution transforms popular songs from all genres by infusing them with big b<strong>and</strong><br />
sound <strong>and</strong> the vitality that can only come from a stage packed with professional musicians.<br />
Strong female vocals by Naomi Mauro & Savannah Smith paired with the power of Perrico’s<br />
trumpet produce a one-of-a-kind sound <strong>and</strong> experience.<br />
“Our show is different every night. We thrive off the energy of the audience while switching up<br />
different songs, styles <strong>and</strong> original arrangements,” said Perrico. “It is exciting to see an iconic<br />
property like <strong>Stratosphere</strong> embrace <strong>and</strong> support live music <strong>and</strong> musicians.”<br />
David Perrico Pop Evolution will appear every first <strong>and</strong> third Tuesday of the month at<br />
10:30 p.m. at <strong>Stratosphere</strong> Theater, starting Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Doors open at 10 p.m.<br />
Tickets are $20, plus tax <strong>and</strong> can be purchased at <strong>Stratosphere</strong> Ticketing, online at<br />
<strong>Stratosphere</strong><strong>Hotel</strong>.com or 800-99-TOWER (998-6937).<br />
As part of <strong>Stratosphere</strong>’s ongoing commitment to the community <strong>and</strong> education, half of all<br />
proceeds at the door will be donated to the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, a magnet public<br />
high school in the Clark County School District dedicated to the performing <strong>and</strong> visual arts.<br />
“We cannot be more thankful for this growing partnership with <strong>Stratosphere</strong>,” said Scott Walker,<br />
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Principal. “This support is not only financial. <strong>Stratosphere</strong>’s<br />
talented entertainment team is also donating their time <strong>and</strong> expertise with the goal of helping our<br />
students achieve.”<br />
<strong>Stratosphere</strong> headliner Frankie Moreno has taught several “Master Classes” at Las Vegas<br />
Academy, giving students an inside perspective into the music industry <strong>and</strong> helping with song<br />
writing <strong>and</strong> performance skills. Perrico, <strong>and</strong> cast <strong>and</strong> crew from <strong>Stratosphere</strong>’s PIN UP starring<br />
Claire Sinclair will also be working with students in the coming school year.<br />
“We are proud to support the education of up-<strong>and</strong>-coming talent while offering guests <strong>and</strong> locals<br />
one more show featuring the kind of entertainment Vegas was built on,” added Matthew Mascali,<br />
Vice President of Food, Beverage <strong>and</strong> Entertainment at <strong>Stratosphere</strong> <strong>Casino</strong>, <strong>Hotel</strong> & Tower.<br />
“With its intimate horseshoe shaped booths <strong>and</strong> recent renovations, <strong>Stratosphere</strong> Theater is the<br />
perfect venue for this kind of live musical entertainment.”
David Perrico is one of Las Vegas’ most in-dem<strong>and</strong> musicians, with the Las Vegas Review<br />
Journal recently naming Dave Perrico Pop Evolution “Best of Las Vegas 2013” for Lounge<br />
Performer or Tribute Act. In addition to leading Pop Evolution, Perrico currently serves as music<br />
director/trumpet for <strong>Stratosphere</strong>’s PIN UP, starring Claire Sinclair. He has performed<br />
internationally with the legendary Tommy Dorsey Orchestra <strong>and</strong> has been featured in headliner<br />
shows including Donny & Marie, Natalie Cole, Toni Braxton, Cirque du Soleil, Gladys Knight,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Zowie Bowie. As a composer, Perrico has received national awards for original jazz <strong>and</strong><br />
symphony orchestra compositions <strong>and</strong> was recently featured in the Vegas PBS series "artScene".<br />
Perrico also serves as an adjunct faculty member for UNLV’s jazz studies program. He has 11<br />
CDs <strong>and</strong> four DVD recordings to his credit, including The Family Guy Live DVD <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Grammy award-winning album One Voice by Gladys Knight.<br />
David Perrico Pop Evolution<br />
David Perrico - Trumpet/Composer/Conductor<br />
Naomi Mauro - Vocals<br />
Savannah Smith – Vocals<br />
Crystal Yuan - Viola/Electric Violin<br />
Jenni Kearns – French Horn<br />
Trumpets:<br />
Tom DeLibero<br />
Wes Marshall<br />
Isaac Tubb<br />
Lon Bronson<br />
Saxophones:<br />
Rob Stone – Alto<br />
Dave Stambaugh – Alto<br />
Andrew Friedl<strong>and</strong>er – Tenor<br />
Jeff Jordon – Tenor<br />
Alex Jackson – Baritone<br />
Trombones:<br />
Steve Meyer<br />
Neil Maxa<br />
Kevin Mullinax<br />
Rhythm Section:<br />
Otto Ehling – Piano<br />
Steven Lee – Guitar<br />
Jim Buck – Guitar/Vocals<br />
Keith Nelson – Bass<br />
Mikey J. Moreno - Drums<br />
About <strong>Stratosphere</strong> <strong>Casino</strong>, <strong>Hotel</strong> & Tower:<br />
<strong>Stratosphere</strong> <strong>Casino</strong>, <strong>Hotel</strong> & Tower is a Las Vegas Strip resort with an 80,000-square-foot casino. The 1,149-foot<br />
<strong>Stratosphere</strong> Tower is the tallest freest<strong>and</strong>ing observation tower in the United States, featuring the Top of the World<br />
restaurant <strong>and</strong> highest view of the Las Vegas Strip from the Observation Deck as well as SkyJump Las Vegas <strong>and</strong> thrill<br />
rides Big Shot, X-Scream <strong>and</strong> Insanity. Known as a great value to gamblers, <strong>Stratosphere</strong> is located close to the<br />
Convention Center at the gateway to downtown Las Vegas. It features 2,427 guest rooms <strong>and</strong> suites, uniquely themed<br />
restaurants, the Tower shops, Frankie Moreno Live at <strong>Stratosphere</strong> a production show, PIN UP, <strong>and</strong> late night live<br />
musical entertainment from David Perrico’s Pop Evolution twice a month. Additionally, <strong>Stratosphere</strong>’s ace | PLAY<br />
program allows players to enjoy awards, comps <strong>and</strong> exclusives based on their loyalty to American <strong>Casino</strong> &<br />
Entertainment’s four properties: <strong>Stratosphere</strong> <strong>Casino</strong>, <strong>Hotel</strong> & Tower on the Las Vegas Strip, Aquarius <strong>Casino</strong> Resort<br />
in Laughlin, Nevada, <strong>and</strong> two Arizona Charlie’s locations in Las Vegas. For more information, visit<br />
<strong>Stratosphere</strong><strong>Hotel</strong>.com, call 702-380-7777 or 800-99-TOWER (998-6937).<br />
For more information, please contact:<br />
Kathy Topp<br />
Red 7 Communications<br />
(702) 271-8305<br />
kathy@red7communications.com<br />
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