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Johnny Damon, member of the 2009 World Series Champion New York Yankees, was spotted at the Hard Rock Hotel Casino with his wife and friends.   The group celebrated at the bar Wasted Space.  The baseball player enjoyed Jack Daniels, Patron and a bottle of Dom Perignon sent out by former teammate Jason Giambi.

Dane Cook made a stop at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on his Isolated Incident Tour.

He performed at The Joint.

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Paris Hilton premiered her NEW Sunglass Collection at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino with a VIP Cocktail Party and Fabulous Fashion Show by the pool. Paris strutted her stuff as she walked the runway in various outfits and sunglasses.

Here are some great photos from the show. Make sure to click “read the rest of this entry” to see them all.

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Country superstar Kenny Chesney performed a 30 minute private concert at the pool at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The singer was promoting the launch of his new clothing line Blue Chair Bay.

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On Sunday, Ben Lyons from E!’s “The Daily 10,” “Gossip Girl” actress Jessica Szohr and a friend were spotted soaking up the sun at REHAB at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

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Bon Jovi performed at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino over the weekend.   The band kicked off the night with ”Livin’ on a Prayer” and “You Give Love A Bad Name.” (more…)

The Vegas hometown band, The Killers, de-Flower the new Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Friday night to a sold out show of 4,000 fans. They rocked out a wide-ranging set list (both new and old) that featured a large sampling of cuts from “Day & Age,” the best of which were “This Is Your Life,” “I Can’t Stay” and “Joy Ride.” The band also offered the curious “Human,” which asks the musical question, “Are we human, or are we dancer?”

The new Joint was packed, but there was plenty of space to stand.  From every spot, you could see the band peform.  The Killers’ Brandon Flowers thanked the Hard Rock and crowd for the warm welcome.  He said he was humbled to be part of the Grand Opening night. 

Several other concerts are coming up, including Kenney Chesney and Bon Jovi.

Photo Credit: Torey Mundkowsky/The Killers

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the Joint, the brand new, state-of-the-art concert venue.   Carlos Santana, recording artist and resident headliner, was there to help cut the ribbon.  Las Vegas Mayor, Oscar Goodman, also joined in.

The Joint Grand Opening celebration continues this weekend (4/17/09) with concerts from The Killers, Avenged Sevenfold and Paul McCartney.

The Joint features a cutting-edge sound and lighting system, seven luxury suites, and a bar on every level. 

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Justin Timberlake was in town promoting his 901 Tequilla.   He was seen at the Wynn’s Blush Boutique Nightclub and at the Palms on Friday.  Girlfriend, Jessica Biel, was not with him.

On Saturday, he was spotted enjoying dinner with friends at Nobu at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.  Later, he was seen gambling inside the Hard Rock. 

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Signing on as the first rock and roll resident artist in Las Vegas, Carlos Santana brings his legendary talent to The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino through a multi-year deal with AEG Live.  Through 2010, The Joint will be the only place west of the Mississippi where fans can see Santana perform. Titled to pay homage to his most successful body of work to date, Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits debuts on Wednesday May 27 and features the artist’s signature fusion sound in a show designed exclusively for the new venue.

 “Bringing Santana to The Joint at Hard Rock elevates the entertainment options in Las Vegas,” said John Meglen, president & co-CEO of AEG Live/ Concerts West. “AEG Live set the standard for major residency shows in Vegas with Celine, Elton, Cher and Bette over at The Colosseum, and now we are setting the standard for rock and roll residencies with this new deal.”

Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits will feature career-spanning classics inspired by a mix of practical spirituality, a rebel-from-the-street vibe and passionate, virtuoso guitar playing. The set list will include a nostalgic collection of touchstone tracks reaching back as far as the first charting single “Jingo” (1969) and first Top 10 hit “Evil Ways” (1970), up through the latest hit, “Into The Night.” Naturally, Carlos Santana will be accompanied by his band members Chester Thompson (keyboards), Karl Perazzo (timbales), Benny Rietveld (bass), Dennis Chambers (drums), Raul Rekow (congas), Andy Vargas (vocals), Tony Lindsay (vocals), Tommy Anthony (rhythm guitar), Jeff Cressman (trombone) and Bill Ortiz (trumpet). The stage design and production will be created by Frank The Plumber, which recently designed Madonna’s Sticky & Sweet tour set.

“The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is thrilled to be the first to house a true rock resident show at our brand-new, state-of-the-art venue The Joint,” said Randy Kwasniewski, president and COO of Morgans Hotel Group Las Vegas and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. “We look forward to launching the new facility with quality concerts and Santana at the helm of our entertainment offerings.”

“It is a great honor for Santana to be the first resident performer at the new Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.  Because I still live the principles of the 1960s, and because I’m a hippie at heart, “A Trip Through The Hits” is designed to bring everyone in the audience together as one,” said Carlos Santana.  “I invite you to join our experience—we’ll mix up a little practical spirituality with a rebel-from-the-street vibe, and with lots of incredible music.  My wish is for it to be a night that will move you to dance, to cry, to laugh and to feel the totality and fullness of being alive.”