Hard Hat Lounge 3rd Annual Block Party November 1
This week, Ira spoke with Vegas-born guitarist Frank Sidoris, owner of Las Vegas’ iconic dive bar, Hard Hat Lounge, which hosts its free 3rd annual block party November 1. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Frank talks about the definition of a dive bar (“comes with a bit more grit”); growing up in Las Vegas in a show business family (his mom was part of “Crazy Girls”); changing out his skateboard for a guitar; how he ended up owning the bar; the Slash surprise performance there; maintaining the tradition of the Hard Hat Lounge; how “Elvis” played a part in his decision to go on tour; what people will experience at the block party (including live music); the “local love” vibe; and his future plans for businesses in Las Vegas.
Frank Sidoris is an American guitarist who started his professional career as a member of the rock band The Cab from August 2011 to early 2012. He left the group to join Slash's solo-project band, Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators as their permanent touring rhythm guitarist, in support of their albums Apocalyptic Love (2012), and World on Fire (2014). He became an official group member for the album Living the Dream (2018). He's also a touring guitarist for Wolfgang Van Halen's band Mammoth WVH.
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