Rocking The Treasure Island Hotel Casino Breeze Bar: A Night of Classic Rock Music and Remembrance With Paul Shortino & Mitch Perry!

 Friday night, September 11th, 2026

Friday night inside Treasure Island Hotel & Casino’s Breeze Bar, Paul Shortino and Mitch Perry treated the packed room to nearly three hours of classic rock music, plus a stirring 25th‑anniversary 9/11 tribute that hit the crowd with both real power and heart!

Throughout the night, Paul Shortino kept dropping heartfelt nods to 9/11, speaking from a place that still burns in his heart. Every time he and Mitch Perry launched into another song, it hit like a midnight flare, two rock warriors firing riffs into the sky in remembrance of what went down in New York City 25 years ago.

The tone for the night hit like a neon‑lit moment with Eric Clapton’s “Change the World,” rolling straight into the funk‑shaken swagger of “Shakey Ground.” From there it was a glide through Steve Winwood’s “Can’t Find My Way Home,” a stomp through Led Zeppelin’s “Ramble On,” and a soul‑grabbing, truly touching blast of Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind.”

Then the room shifted gears — Marvin Gaye, Leon Russell, Whitesnake, Allman Brothers, The Eagles, Chicago — all firing off like a jukebox possessed. And when “Bang Your Head” and “Cum On Feel The Noize” from the legendary Quiet Riot detonated, the place lit up like neon on the Las Vegas Strip. Jefferson Airplane, Stevie Wonder, and a long list of heavy hitters rounded out a night that felt like flipping through the greatest mixtape ever burned onto the Vegas skyline!

Ending the night, Paul Shortino and Mitch Perry delivered a truly touching, emotional, heartfelt salute to 9/11, closing the room in a way only seasoned rock souls can. When they launched into the Star‑Spangled Banner and God Bless America, it wasn’t just music — it was a moment that hung in the air like a spotlight on the nation’s memory, powerful enough to stop every heartbeat in the room!

{My Take}

Sending out a big, loud emotional thank you to Paul Shortino and Mitch Perry for delivering a night that was not only extremely entertaining but also woven with powerful moments of remembrance. It was Classic Rock at full throttle — the kind of night that keeps your adrenaline humming — mixed with heartfelt tributes honoring the 25th anniversary of September 11th, 2001.

Your song choices, your spoken words, and the way you blended celebration with reflection created the perfect balance for such a meaningful occasion. You didn’t just play a show — you crafted a night that honored the past while rocking the present moment!

Paul and Mitch are set to take the stage again tonight — Saturday, September 12th at 7pm.

They’ll be returning next month on Friday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 3rd, to the Breeze Bar inside the Treasure Island Hotel Casino. (7pm showtimes)

Until then, keep on Rocking and keep that American Spirit and Classic Rock heartbeat alive!

Gary England

Tonight Saturday August 22nd: Paul Shortino & Mitch Perry Bring The Heat Back To The Treasure Island Hotel's Breeze Bar!

 

Last night I rolled down the LV Strip and straight into the neon glow of Treasure Island’s Breeze Bar, where Paul Shortino and Mitch Perry were already warming the room like two rock‑and‑roll demigods tuning up for battle. The place was packed — locals, tourists, die‑hard music freaks — all crammed in shoulder‑to‑shoulder, waiting for this Best of Las Vegas‑nominated duo to light the fuse.

Even during soundcheck, these two weren’t “warming up.” They were detonating. Shortino’s voice hit the room like a velvet sledgehammer, and Perry — part guitarist, part keyboard sorcerer — carved riffs that made the Breeze Bar feel like a backstage jam at Madison Square Garden.

The show launched around seven with “Shooting Star” by Bad Company, and from there it was a full‑throttle ride through the soundtrack of America’s wild heart: Bee Gees, The Temptations, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Rod Stewart, Allman Brothers, Journey — and then the Quiet Riot classic “Bang Your Head”, delivered by the Quiet Riot man himself, Paul Freakin’ Shortino.

Later came the heavy artillery: “Whole Lotta Love,” “Ramble On,” Marvin Gaye soul, Grace Slick psychedelia, CTA brass, and a knockout closer with “What a Wonderful World.” Only in Vegas do you get Zeppelin, Motown, and Louis Armstrong in the same set — and only Shortino & Perry can make it feel like one seamless, swaggering story.

Two world‑class guitarists. Mitch the keyboard wizard. Paul’s unmistakable, world‑famous voice. When you see them live, you instantly get why they’re nominated for Best of Las Vegas 2026 — Lounge Act.

They’re back at it tonight, 7–10 PM, inside the Breeze Bar at Treasure Island. And if you want to support real Vegas talent, you can vote for them at www.votebolv.com under the Lounge Act category.

Have A BaDD-A$$ Saturday Night!

Gary England

Arizona Charlie's Decatur Welcomes Shooting Star To Las Vegas Last Night With A Three Hour Shot Heard Around The World!

 Saturday night wasn’t planned — it was floating in the neon breeze — until Carmen Shortino dropped a message that hit like a power chord: her husband, Paul Shortino, was gearing up to blow the roof off one of my favorite Vegas hideouts, Arizona Charlie's. That was it. Decision made. Stamp it. Rock‑and‑roll approved!

"Shooting Star" At Arizona Charlie's

"Shooting Star"

But then the brain kicked in: Wait… with who? What band? What lineup is Paul unleashing tonight? So, I jump on Facebook, and boom — both Arizona Charlie’s locations (Decatur and Boulder Highway) were hyping country‑themed headliners!

And I’m sitting there thinking: Paul Shortino — the leather‑clad, arena‑tested, big‑voiced rock BaDD‑A$$ — doing COUNTRY? Now that sounded like the kind of wild Vegas curveball I live for. If Paul Shortino’s stepping into a country vibe, you know he’s about to twist it, torch it, and turn it into something unforgettable!

With that second message from Paul’s wife, it was like someone slammed a boot down on the big Green GO button — I (and my wife) blasted out the door and tore toward Arizona Charlie’s on North Decatur, one of my all‑time favorite Vegas battlegrounds where the local music scene doesn’t just hit play… it explodes!

When we rolled into the casino and pushed through the doors of the club, bam — instant shockwave. There stood Paul, not with some country outfit, but flanked by two full‑throttle rock assassins: my longtime brothers‑in‑noise, guitar destroyer Steve Burchell and drum detonator Mark Saul.

Long story short — forget the cowboy hats and country twang. What we were looking at was a brand‑new rock'n monster, a blues‑drenched, classic‑rock killer band, forged straight out of Paul Shortino’s Classic rock volcanic mind!

"Shooting Star" has officially crash‑landed onto the Vegas music scene. And trust me… this band isn’t arriving quietly. Vegas better brace itself for future shock!

The lights hit, and Shooting Star hit the stage, officially on the local Las Vegas music scene grid!

 Opening with Honky Tonk Women and Rock Me Baby, two instant local‑scene wrecking balls that announced, loud and clear, this band wasn’t here to warm up the room — they were here to claim it!

 From there, the night turned into a full‑throttle rock‑and‑roll rampage as Shooting Star tore through Rocky Mountain Way, Black Magic Woman, and a barrage of classics from the Eagles, Bad Company, Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty, and the immortal Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple. They kept the fire rolling with hits from the Doobie Brothers, Bryan Adams, Marvin Gaye, Journey, Quiet Riot, and even a blast of rock‑and‑roll royalty from Elvis. 

Just before midnight, Paul sealed the night with a surprise solo encore — "What A Wonderful World" — the perfect victory lap after a night that hit like a freight train of blues, soul, and classic‑rock thunder! 

Yes, "Shooting Star" has officially arrived!

We, the fans, need more Shooting Star in our lives — more of that volcanic Shortino magic, more of that Burchell‑and‑Saul thunder, more of that soul‑shaking rock‑and‑roll that hits you right in the chest and leaves you grinning all the way home!

Gary England

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The Dynamic Duo Of Acoustic Music: Last Night With Paul Shortino & Mitch Perry Inside Treasure Island Breeze Bar

Friday nights in Las Vegas are all about musicians who own the room, and that’s exactly what the "Dynamic Duo of Acoustic Music" Paul Shortino and Mitch Perry did last night the moment they stepped onstage.

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Paul Shortino doesn’t just sing — he commands the stage like a general leading a rock‑and‑roll battalion. That voice of his is pure Vegas grit: warm, smoky, and built from a lifetime of rock stages, metal anthems, world tours, and late‑night gigs where only the toughest musicians survive. When Shortino leans into a lyric, it’s not just sound — it’s history. You hear the miles he’s logged from Hollywood, all around the world, to the neon glow of Las Vegas, every note carrying the weight of decades spent living inside the music. He doesn’t perform songs; he performs stories, and every one of them hits with the force of someone who’s been there, done it, and still loves every second on that stage.

Mitch Perry is the kind of musician who makes an entire room pause without ever asking for attention — you’re mid‑sip, mid‑conversation, mid‑Vegas‑moment, and suddenly locked in on his hands because the way he plays is its own kind of hypnosis. His guitar work is fluid and cinematic, almost liquid in the air, those soft drifting lines gliding through the Breeze Bar with effortless grace. Then he moves to the keys and the whole room shifts, laying down lush, velvet layers that wrap around the crowd and turn the space into its own little universe where time slows down, and the music becomes the atmosphere. Mitch Perry doesn’t play at you; he plays around you, building a warm, immersive, impossibly smooth sonic environment you can settle into, relax inside, and just let the night happen — the unmistakable vibe of a master at work.

Together, they’re not just a duo — they’re two rock star legends shaping the night with precision, soul, and that easy confidence you only get from a lifetime onstage. Last night, their slow‑and‑easy sets weren’t mellow by accident; they were crafted, intentional, and perfect for a Strip Friday night, where the neon hum outside Treasure Island meets the warm glow of the Breeze Bar inside!

Last night played out like a famous Las Vegas buffet of classic rock greatness, with Paul Shortino and Mitch Perry serving up course after course of the richest cuisine! They rolled through Bad Company, The Bee Gees, The Temptations, sliding into Blood, Sweat & Tears' “God Bless the Child” and Rod Stewart’s “Forever Young.” Then came the soul‑soaked Etta James, the arena‑heart Journey, a taste of Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, Grace Slick, and of course a little acoustic nod to Quiet Riot — Paul Shortino’s old stomping grounds. Three straight hours of acoustic classics delivered the way only the Dynamic Duo of Paul Shortino and Mitch Perry can perform them! They wrapped it all with their signature closer, “Wonderful World,” leaving the Breeze Bar glowing and everyone inside, and out on the adjoining casino floor, feeling like they’d just witnessed something really special. And they did! What a show!

They have my vote for Best Of Las Vegas!

Paul & Mitch are rolling right back into Treasure Island’s Breeze Bar tonight, keeping that acoustic magic flowing for another Vegas night! They’ll return later this month on the 21st and 22nd, then hit the Breeze Bar again on September 11th — a special 9‑11 show they’re already gearing up for — followed by another night on September 12th. Mark those dates on your music calendar and get ready to ride the groove with Paul Shortino and Mitch Perry. 

See you there!

Gary England

Behind-The-Scenes With Paul Shortino & Mitch Perry: Live This Morning On Fox 5 Las Vegas More Fox 5 TV Show

 

What a monster way to blast open the week — rolling into Fox 5 Las Vegas and their ultra‑cool More Fox 5 show like you’re rolling up for a sunrise soundcheck on the Strip, amps humming, caffeine kicking, whole city stretching awake. Paul and Mitch were already locked in the Green Room, posted up like two rock assassins waiting for the cue to storm the stage. And that waiting area out front? Not just pretty — it was stage‑lit stunning, the kind of place where even the furniture looks like it’s been rehearsing for its big moment. 

Only a few minutes in and the vibe was already electric — Nicole Reynolds, one of the standout stars of More Fox 5, swooped in like a total pro, guiding the Nevada beauty pageant girls — and me — straight back to the Green Room to get staged for our moment on the show. It felt like being escorted to the wings of a rock arena right before the lights hit and the crowd roars!

The clock hits 10 and boom — Show Time. The energy flips like someone just cranked the master volume. The girls, Paul, Mitch, and I get a fast‑track tour through the station, cruising down the halls toward the More Fox 5 studio like a mini parade of backstage mischief. With only minutes to spare, we’re suddenly live. The pageant girls take the first spotlight, stepping in for their interview with Alyssa Deitsch, kicking off the segment like total pros.

Paul and Mitch slid over to the adjoining stage setup for their run‑through with Jason Feinberg, getting into that pre‑interview groove like two veterans tuning up before a big riff. Ten minutes later — quick station break, lights reset, energy rising — they were back in the spotlight with Jason, firing off a smooth, sharp interview that landed perfectly. The whole thing played out like a tight live set: no wasted motion, no missed beats, just pros doing what pros do!

After the lights dropped and the studio slipped into that post‑show hush, these three rock stars stepped right back onto the stage for one last round of shots — striking poses like the encore wasn’t over yet, and the cameras were begging for more!

After everyone crushed their part and the studio lights melted into that warm neon afterglow, one last moment rose up like a jackpot bell on Fremont — a big fan stepping in with a single request for a photo with these two legends, the kind of Vegas‑style encore you never say no to!

For Paul Shortino, Mitch Perry, and me, we’re blasting out big love and thunderous thanks to Fox 5 Las Vegas, More Fox 5, the killer camera crew, the powerhouse management team, and of course Jason Feinberg, Nicole Reynolds, and Alyssa Deitsch for delivering a full‑tilt, high‑voltage Vegas experience. 

You all straight‑up ROCK!!

Gary England

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Rock Legends Paul Shortino & Mitch Perry play Treasure Island

Treasure Island Breeze Bar Paul Shortino And Mitch Perry: Where The Real Fireworks Are At For America's 250th!

Last night inside the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino's Breeze Bar, the Strip felt like it had slipped back into its glory-days groove, that warm, analog hum of classic rock rolling through a packed room of fans, Vegas players, family, friends, and out-of-towners who knew they were catching lightning in a bottle.

Paul Shortino and Mitch Perry delivered a three-hour masterclass in rock lineage, jumping from the brass-driven punch of Chicago to the arena grit of Quiet Riot, the soul-heavy swing of Blood Sweat & Tears, the gospel-tinged warmth of Leon Russell, the wild-eyed fire of Edgar Winter, and the southern-fried swagger of the Allman Brothers Band.

Paul Shortino's soul-rich voice and wide-open range gave every song that lived-in authenticity only decades onstage can produce. At the same time, Mitch Perry moved between guitar and keys with the kind of effortless command that makes both instruments feel wired straight into his heartbeat. Together, they held the crowd locked in, no drifting, no chatter, just that classic rock communion where the room breathes as one. They're a must-see duo, and they're back again tonight (July 4th).

Catch the fireworks on the Strip, and the real fireworks inside the Treasure Island Breeze Bar with the dynamic duo of Paul Shortino and Mitch Perry!

Show tonight (July 4th) 6-9pm

Gary England

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Two Music Legends One Stage: Treasure Island Hotel Casino Breeze Bar Presents The Show Of The Season!

 March 27th, 2026

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Friday night inside the Treasure Island Hotel Casino, Breeze Bar felt like a private showcase from two world‑class rock veterans who know how to own a room. Paul Shortino and Mitch Perry didn’t just perform — they transformed the Breeze Bar into a warm, intimate, full‑throttle musical experience that reminded everyone why live music matters so much to the Las Vegas music scene!

The Breeze Bar itself set the tone: soft amber lighting, a close‑up stage, and that unmistakable hum of locals and tourists mixing together, drinks in hand, ready for something real. It’s the kind of venue where you can feel the music in your chest and see every expression on the performers’ faces — a perfect match for a duo of two rock star legends!

The duo set the tone immediately with Eric Clapton’s “Change the World,” a warm, soulful opener that showcased Paul Shortino’s signature vocal grit, rich, powerful, and unmistakably Shortino! Mitch Perry’s guitar work and his skill on the keys were fluid and expressive, the kind of playing that grabs your attention and keeps it!

From there, they drifted into Blind Faith’s “Can’t Find My Way Home,” a song that practically begs for emotional depth. Paul Shortino delivered it with a lived‑in authenticity, while Mitch Perry’s delicate touch on guitar and keys wrapped the room in a soft haze.

Then came the tunes that made the night special: Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind,” delivered with smoky, late‑night swagger, and a heartfelt, pin‑drop‑quiet take on the Eagles’ “Desperado.” You could feel the entire bar leaning in.

But the magic of this show is the range. These two didn’t stick to one lane — they drove through the entire American songbook with confidence and fire. Marvin Gaye. Quiet Riot. The Allman Brothers. Foreigner. Edgar Winter. Tom Petty. The Doors. Chicago. The Doobie Brothers. Jackson Browne. David Clayton‑Thomas, and more. Every song felt like a tribute to the original artists. Reshaped with the duo's own swagger and chemistry, which makes the Shortino-Perry duo so special.

Paul Shortino, out front with that unmistakable voice — gritty, warm, powerful — proved once again why he’s one of rock’s most respected vocalists. His guitar work added texture, but his presence. That’s what filled the room.

Mitch Perry was a one‑man orchestra, switching between guitar, keys, and backup vocals with effortless mastery. His playing was emotional and razor‑sharp — the kind of musicianship that makes other musicians stop mid‑conversation just to watch.

The night closed with a moment of pure joy: Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World.” A perfect, heartfelt sendoff that left the Breeze Bar glowing and wanting for more!

"Two world‑class musicians. One intimate stage. A show that felt personal, powerful, and absolutely unforgettable" ~Gary England~ World Entertainment Network

"Paul Shortino and Mitch Perry deliver a rare blend of power, soul, and pure class, turning the Breeze Bar into the most intimate rock room in Las Vegas" ~Gary England~ National News Media

Good News!

They’re back at the Treasure Island Breeze Bar tonight and again on May 1st and 2nd, from 7–10 PM. 

Go see this show. It’s the kind of magic that only two world‑class rock legends can deliver!

Gary England

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Rock Icons Paul Shortino & Mitch Perry Light Up The Vegas Strip Inside The Treasure Island Hotel Casino Breeze Bar This Friday And Saturday Nights March 27th And 28th

This weekend, the Treasure Island Breeze Bar becomes the most electrifying room on the Strip as two of rock’s true heavyweights — Paul Shortino and Mitch Perry — step in for an up‑close, no‑barriers, three‑hour blast of pure classic rock power. On Friday and Saturday nights, March 27th & 28th, 7pm until 10pm, these two icons bring their legendary voices, guitars, and decades of stage fire to an intimate setting where every note hits just a little harder, and fans can feel the heat of the music. No cover, no gimmicks — just world‑class rock ’n’ roll the way Vegas was built to deliver it!

The Breeze Bar welcomes Paul Shortino — the powerhouse vocalist known for his work with Rough Cutt and Quiet Riot — alongside guitar virtuoso Mitch Perry, whose rock résumé includes Cher and Edgar Winter.

Together, they’re bringing a setlist built from the songs they love most — the soundtrack of the ’70s, the anthems that shaped Classic Rock, and the deep‑cut favorites that only true musicians choose when they’re playing for the joy of it. Two world‑class artists playing the music that made them who they are today! True world-class rock stars in the music Industry!

What to Expect:

A heavy dose of ’70s rock, the classics that defined an era.

Paul’s unmistakable vocals & Mitch’s signature guitar fire!

A laid‑back, old‑school Vegas atmosphere

Requests welcomed

If you’ve been craving a night where the music feels alive, where the performers are close enough to feel the energy, and where the crowd is there for the love of rock, this is your weekend!

When Paul Shortino and Mitch Perry step onto the Breeze Bar stage, it’s two rock icons tapping straight into the soundtrack that built this city’s reputation as The Entertainment Capital Of The World! Together, they deliver the kind of raw, soulful, guitar‑driven power that shaped the early Las Vegas rock scene.

Be sure to arrive early on Friday & Saturday nights. You'll want to be front row center for this awesome show!

Gary England

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Andrew Freeman's Rock 'n’ Roll Church Lights Up The Composers Room: A Celebration Of Music That Renews The Soul

 After writing about professional sports every Sunday night for the last couple of months, I finally got the night off and headed to Church!

{Sunday night September 14th, 2025}

Last night, the Composers' Room was transformed into something more than just a venue. It became a sanctuary of sound, soul, and celebration when the Rock ’n’ Roll Church took the stage. It was a gathering of musical believers, where rock veterans and die-hard fans came together for an evening that felt as spiritual as it was electrifying!

The lineup alone read like a rock n' roll call of rock’s enduring legacy: Andrew Freeman (Last in Line, Lynch Mob), whose powerhouse vocals set the tone; Mitch Perry (Edgar Winter, MSG), delivering guitar work that was both fiery and melodic; Les Warner (The Cult), laying down thunderous grooves that reminded everyone why rhythm is the heartbeat of rock; and Barry Barnes (Count's 77, Stoney Curtis Band), whose presence added layers of depth and grit to the performance. Add in the soulful swagger of Paul Shortino (Quiet Riot, Rough Cutt) and the unshakable drive of drummer Shon McKee (Crashing Wayward, Stoney Curtis Band), and you had a lineup capable of shaking the rafters of any church, especially one that's built on rock ’n’ roll!

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Andrew Freeman’s vocals soared on tracks that demanded raw power, while Mitch Perry’s solos carved out moments that felt both spontaneous and divine. Paul Shortino, with his trademark grit, reminded the crowd that rock is as much about soul as it is about volume. Les Warner and Shon McKee drove the rhythm section like twin engines, propelling every song forward with precision and punch. Barry Barnes, meanwhile, tied it all together, grounding the performance with a steady hand that allowed the chaos to shine. 

What a musical Church service!

 In a city where glitz, glamour, and spectacle are the norm, the Rock ’n’ Roll Church stands out because of its heart. Last night wasn’t about pyrotechnics or choreographed perfection; it was about raw connection. It was about musicians with decades of history behind them still playing like it was their first gig, and fans responding with the same passion.

Las Vegas has always been a city of reinvention, and the Rock ’n’ Roll Church embodies that spirit. It’s not just a band or a night, it’s about a movement, a reminder that music can be sacred without ever losing its edge. 

{My Take}

The Rock 'n' Roll Church wasn’t just an awesome concert last night; it was a living testament to Las Vegas’ enduring spirit of music, fellowship, and pure rock energy. With Andrew Freeman, Mitch Perry, Les Warner, Barry Barnes, Paul Shortino, and Shon McKee leading the church service, the night reminded everyone that rock and roll is more than sound; it’s a community!

FYI: The Rock' n' Roll Church residency has been extended through the end of the year!

It's time to get your spirit renewed!

GE - Gary England

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