the rbc & i just got back from a quick jaunt down to las vegas. we decided to take advantage of the crappy economy and stayed for a song at the palazzo.
we stayed in their basic room--the luxury suite. but at 720 sq. feet, it's nearly twice the size of a normal las vegas hotel room. and we were in love instantly. it officially became our newest favorite destination in sin city when we walked into the lobby and it smelled GOOD.
we stumbled onto our other newest las vegas favorite by chance--
the 'dueling pianos' is at the bar at times square at new york new york hotel and casino. we found it by following the sounds of people singing justin timberlake's "rock your body" at the top of their lungs.
the room is set up with 2 pianos facing each other, surrounded by the crowd. the men at the piano were insanely gifted and talented, and hopped from song to song as requested by patrons like they had the whole catalog of i-tunes indexed in their brains.
they knew how to work the room, when to play what, and how to do it. i thought a lady next to me was gonna faint when they broke into "ice, ice baby".
oh, wait. that was ME.
we sung, we clapped, we danced. we found out that drunk people were especially entertaining to watch when singing en masse.
the best part of the evening came right before we left (at 2 a.m., i might add.) and the crowd nearly went ballistic when the pianos launched into, "just a city boy.................born & raised in south detroit......"
and then, with one voice, everyone started screaming, "HE TOOK THE MIIDDNIIIIGHHT TRAAIINNN GOOOOOOOIIINNNNGG AAAAANNNNNYYYYYYY WWWWWHHHHHHEEEEEERRRRRRREEEEEE!!!!!"
people were swaying and high-fiving. the two men next to me embraced and wiped away tears. rainbows and unicorns appeared-- i swear, there was so much love in the room at the moment that you could have bottled it and given it to needy orphans for christmas.
it was then that i realized that, if we wanted to end all wars and bloodshed, we would need to do only one thing: put on a journey's greatest hits record and crank the volume all the way up.
steve perry: ambassador of world peace.
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That place is great! I was WAY lucky enough to get in there just before closing one night. I think the doorman took pity on us for being pathetic lookey-loos trying to get a glimpse inside. He grabbed us and rushed us to the last two open seats in the whole place! There is nothing like the feeling you get when you are amongst fellow libation enthusiasts joining together to promote peace, love and harmony through the poetic words of Steve Perry! Lucky you!
Love it!
That sounds like the perfect night!
There is nothing more entertaining than singing drunk people and dueling pianos!
oh Mindi I can only hope to meet you someday. Journey is us. My hubby being the 80's man he is said some of his best memories involve Journey songs. LOVE IT!
Oh and that hotel rocks. Love their suites.
Palazzo! I knew we were hotel whores at heart. There was something so soothing about my naked body passed out on the cold marble of the bathroom floor...
How about those 800 thread count sheets? Pretty flippin' fabulous after the marble floor, if you asked me! Being the sheet snob that you are, I know you just loved every minute in them.
Hurray for getaways!!!
Perhaps opposing countries could send their top pianists to battle out their differences-Steve Perry mediates. I'm seeing a new reality craze here.
Hurray for getaways!!!
Perhaps opposing countries could send their top pianists to battle out their differences-Steve Perry mediates. I'm seeing a new reality craze here.
Mindi! Just came across your blog.....you had me at "word to ya mother". I sooo love all of the great music from the 80's. Life just seemed so much more simple then! Look forward to reading upcoming posts! Melissa
I now know where Luvpilot will be taking me for our anniversary. Doesn't get any better than that.
Man that sounds like so much fun. Love me some journey. I think I will clean to classic rock today! I need some peace and love whilst cleaning up after these fools:)
BTW my two year old sings/dances to Ice Ice baby. Everytime she does I think of you. I am going to get it on video soon! So so funny.
That. Is FANTASTIC!
Maybe the Hub is right about taking a trip to Vegas.
Journey is my favorite!!!!!! Your hotel room sounds wonderful! It sounds like a party with all of those people singing! I love watching drunk people. SO hilarious.
i believe! i've never stopped :)
Will you PLEASE take me with you next time?!?!
Puh-LEASE?!??!?!
No doubt, we all want an invite the NEXT time!
Until then, we'll all keep believin'!
I'll have to check that out when I'm in Vegas next weekend. And just so you know, I'm only going to Vegas because you swear it is so wonderful, and I'm giving it another chance based on your recommendation :)
That is AWESOME. I live so close to LV and I have never been. I'm putting this hotel on my Christmas wish list.
Mindi, mindi, mindi...
You are rockin' my world this morning. Can I be like you when I grow up?
What a fun night!!!! The ice ice baby would have been just my style.
you were in vegas and you didn't give me (a complete stanger) a call?!? ;)
that dueling piano bar is always hoppin. glad you had such a great stay!
I'm forever yours...
faithfully.
Oh my golly! First of all, my best friend dated a dude in high school that looked JUST LIKE STEVE PERRY!
Next, I am singing along OUT LOUD! And finally, next time, I so have to go with you!!!!
ice ice baby......
You had me at Just a small town girl...it's like he is singing it just for me. ;) What a fun little get-away!
Dueling Piano is our FAVORITE! Nothing makes you feel cooler than waving your O'Douls in the air with a bunch of wasted "singers".
Love that album! And miss Steve Perry terribly.
A.men.
That room looks saweet. I am a fan of the MGM Signature Suites myself, but I might just have to try out the Palazzo next time I'm there.
Don't Stop Believin'!!!
Wow - you make Vegas sound fun! I've never quite understood the place, myself, but your post makes me want to try again.
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