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Las Vegas lounges are experiencing a resurgence, spotlighting local singers in intimate settings. Venues like Delilah, Nowhere, and the Italian American Club offer diverse musical experiences. These lounges provide a unique entertainment option for visitors and locals alike.
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Essential news on the changing travel landscape, expert tips and inspiration for your future trips. Get it sent to your inbox.Music was once the centerpiece to any trip to Las Vegas. In the 1960s, stars like Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra would perform in the showrooms with a 70-piece orchestra behind them, while the lounges \u2014 smaller, low-key bars overlooking the casino floor \u2014 offered a space for lesser-known players to really let loose. A typical jam session might last until 5 in the morning. No matter what time you checked in, a show was always about to start.Those freewheeling days are long gone. Yet the lounge itself endures; in fact, it\u2019s enjoying a renaissance. From the Bruno Mars-led Pinky Ring to speakeasy-style clubs like Easy\u2019s and the Count Room, there is a renewed focus on the Strip on bars and restaurants that spotlight local singers in an intimate, theatrical setting. Just make sure you come with requests.In the late 70s, Bill Murray memorably spoofed a lounge singer on \u201cSaturday Night Live,\u201d yet the caricature holds true. Unlike singer-songwriters, lounge singers generally abstain from original material, bounce wildly between genres and go heavy on charisma. Mostly, their job is to set the vibe.\u201cWe\u2019re not 100 percent the focus point,\u201d said Christina Amato, a singer with a regular gig at the Wynn\u2019s supper-club-inspired venue, Delilah. \u201cWe\u2019re creating an environment where people want to come.\u201dAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTHere are a few standout venues where singers are keeping it old school.DelilahImageChristina Amato has been a featured performer here since the club opened in 2021.It\u2019s worth booking ahead for a table at Delilah, the Wynn\u2019s shrine to Jazz Age maximalism. The glossy, emerald- and brass-accented dining room has 160 seats, yet the performances have a private, invitation-only feel. Compared with those at nightclubs like Omnia and Drai\u2019s, the audiences at Delilah are less shy when it comes to singing along. And that\u2019s the whole point.\u201cWe kept hearing over and over that the music\u2019s just not as good in the clubs,\u201d said Brian Toll, a co-founder of h.wood Group, which operates Delilah and other nightlife venues. \u201cPeople wanted to go out. They just wanted to hear songs they love.\u201dImageDelilah\u2019s dining room has 160 seats, but the performances have an invitation-only feel.A typical entree runs around $55 \u2014 but it\u2019s the raucous, late-night shows involving feathered dancers and horn players strolling between tables that sets Delilah apart. And, of course, the singers. Ms. Amato has been a featured performer here since the club opened in 2021. (Other locations exist in Miami and Los Angeles; a New York version arrives in May.)AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTA Vegas native with a penchant for sparkly gowns and stilettos, Ms. Amato called Delilah a dream gig. The audience frequently includes A-listers, so every night holds an element of surprise.\u201cThe first night I worked here, I got to sing Dua Lipa for Dua Lipa,\u201d she said.It\u2019s not just visitors who are hoping to score a seat here: Delilah has become a coveted spot for performers, too. That competition is what keeps the quality of the music so high, Ms. Amato said, adding, \u201cEvery musician friend wants a good word at Delilah.\u201dNowhereVideoMikalah Gordon\u2019s backup band performing at the Nowhere club in the Fontainebleu.Fontainebleau bills its second-floor bar Nowhere as a speakeasy, though the venue feels more Park Avenue than PDT, the underground lair in New York\u2019s East Village that helped kick off the secret bar craze in 2007. Upon entering, guests pass through a spacious foyer before reaching the main room with its soaring columns, wraparound banquettes and mirrored tabletops. You half expect Truman Capote to be lurking behind the curtains somewhere.Image\u201cYou want them to feel like they\u2019re involved in the show,\u201d Mikalah Gordon said of her audience at Nowhere.Nowhere is essentially a jazz club, with several house bands performing every night. Free entry and showy cocktails (from $21) make it a great spot for date night, or for solo travelers looking to mingle. The singer Mikalah Gordon makes sure to keep things light.AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENT\u201cYou want them to feel like they\u2019re involved in the show,\u201d she said of the audience. Ms. Gordon has a powerhouse voice, and isn\u2019t afraid of mashing up the old and the new. (One number consists of a medley of \u201cGeorgia on My Mind\u201d and Justin Bieber\u2019s \u201cPeaches.\u201d) If she spots newlyweds in the crowd, she\u2019ll do Etta James\u2019s \u201cAt Last.\u201d Of course, Rat Pack anthems also feature heavily in the set.ImageBilled as a speakeasy, Nowhere features several bands nightly. Above, Michael Bradford, the drummer who recently accompanied the singer Mikalah Gordon.\u201cSinatra is never going to go out of style,\u201d she said.Indigo LoungeImageThe Indigo Bar opens onto the Horseshoe\u2019s casino floor. On weekend nights, visitors can see a show, which recently featured the singer and pianist Barraque Monfils-Evangelista.Credit...Tag Christof for The New York TimesYou won\u2019t find sequins or showgirls at the Indigo Lounge, a no-frills bar that opens onto the Horseshoe\u2019s casino floor. The affordable drink menu ($5 domestic beers) and unpretentious vibe attract a mix of tourists and off-duty business travelers; if they happen to drop in between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. on a weekend, they\u2019ll get a show.AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTOn a recent Friday night, the singer and pianist Barraque Monfils-Evangelista belted out hits like \u201cFast Car,\u201d \u201cCareless Whisper\u201d and \u201cAs Long as You Love Me\u201d as two women danced nearby. \u201cWe love piano bars!\u201d said Kelly Holmes, 56, who was in town with her sister to see \u201cThe Wizard of Oz\u201d at the Sphere.Mr. Monfils-Evangelista took their enthusiasm in stride. Since relocating to Vegas from Houston in June, he has found steady work performing in hotel lobbies, restaurants and bars. He acknowledged that the transient nature of these spaces meant his audience was often distracted or not paying attention at all. But, he said, he prefers it that way. \u201cI enjoy it because I get to be a performer, but I also get to be a bit anonymous,\u201d he said.Careerwise, Vegas has been good to him. \u201cPeople tip more here, which I love,\u201d Mr. Monfils-Evangelista said.Italian American ClubVideoNick Cole is a regular performer at the Italian American Club, a restaurant and bar on Sahara Avenue.Instead of dropping $100 on tickets to a Rat Pack tribute show, consider visiting the Italian American Club, which offers twice the history for the price of a cocktail ($12.50). The off-Strip restaurant and bar on Sahara Avenue has been around since 1960, and has signed photos of Joe DiMaggio and Tony Bennett to prove it.AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTImageThe dinner crowd at the Italian American Club, which has been around since 1960, is largely local.The dinner crowd is made up almost exclusively of locals, who come for heaping plates of penne rustica ($25) and double-boned pork chops ($33). John Ilyko, a 66-year-old flight attendant for Southwest Airlines, has been a regular here since the \u201980s, and he called the old-time ambience a big part of the draw. \u201cWhen you come in, they ask if you want to be in the dining room or lounge,\u201d he said. \u201cI prefer the lounge.\u201dStarting at 6 most nights, the lounge singer Nick Cole, 45, holds court as the restaurant\u2019s official crooner in residence. Born and raised in Las Vegas \u2014 his father was a piano player for Buddy Greco \u2014 Mr. Cole got his start at the age of 22 with a gig at the Galleria Lounge inside Caesars Palace. And though audiences come and go, the songs have largely stayed the same.ImageMr. Cole got his start in Vegas at the age of 22.\u201cAfter dinner, people turn around in their seats \u2014 they want to hear \u2018One for My Baby\u2019 and \u2018Unforgettable,\u2019\u201d he said. \u201cThey get such a thrill out of it.\u201dAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTHavana 1957ImageThe singer Noybel Gorgoy, above, at Havana 1957, inside the Flamingo. She has been performing on the Strip since 2004.The Cuban singer Noybel Gorgoy has been performing on the Strip since 2004, including a role in \u201cHavana Night Club,\u201d a Siegfried & Roy revue in the Stardust, which has since closed. When she was asked to develop a show for Havana 1957, a new restaurant inside the Flamingo serving classic ropa vieja ($32) and empanadas ($18), she saw an opportunity.\u201cI pulled from everything I know \u2014 all the experiences I\u2019ve had as a singer in Vegas, plus my Cuban background,\u201d she said. She chose Cuban classics like \u201cGuantanamera\u201d and \u201cQuiz\u00e1s, Quiz\u00e1s, Quiz\u00e1s\u201d along with cha-cha, reggaeton and modern American hits.ImageHavana 1957 is a new restaurant that serves Latin American classics like ropa vieja and empanadas.Waving an ostrich feather fan and strutting in front of a lipstick-red piano, Ms. Gorgoy certainly knows how to put on a show. During a recent performance, she joked and invited audience members to the stage to dance. She said that people often tell her how much the experience meant to them.AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENT\u201cThey say, I love that this is still going on,\u201d Ms. Gorgoy said. \u201cYou come to dinner and have a live show. We should have more of this!\u201dMs. Gorgoy\u2019s show at Havana 1957 recently went on hiatus. You can catch her at the Bootlegger Italian Bistro\u2019s Copa Room, performing with Santa Fe & the Fat City Horns on Feb. 16 and April 27. A new Latin-focused act is currently being planned for Havana 1957.Follow New York Times Travel on Instagram and sign up for our Travel Dispatch newsletter to get expert tips on traveling smarter and inspiration for your next vacation. Dreaming up a future getaway or just armchair traveling? Check out our 52 Places to Go in 2026.Share full articleRelated ContentAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENT", "ai_headline": "Crooning and Jamming: Las Vegas Lounge Acts Set the Vibe", "ai_simplified_title": "Las Vegas Lounges Revive Live Music Scene", "ai_excerpt": "Las Vegas lounges are experiencing a resurgence, spotlighting local singers in intimate settings. Venues like Delilah, Nowhere, and the Italian American Club offer diverse musical experiences. 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Christina Amato onstage at Delilah, a supper-club-inspired venue at the Wynn Las Vegas.Crooning and Jamming: Las Vegas Lounge Acts Set the VibeOn the Strip and beyond, clubs, bars and restaurants spotlight local performers who deliver some of the cityโs best entertainment.Christina Amato onstage at Delilah, a supper-club-inspired venue at the Wynn Las Vegas.Credit...Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTShare full articleBy Alex SchechterVisuals by Tag ChristofFeb. 15, 2026Sign up for the Travel Dispatch newsletter. Essential news on the changing travel landscape, expert tips and inspiration for your future trips. Get it sent to your inbox.Music was once the centerpiece to any trip to Las Vegas. In the 1960s, stars like Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra would perform in the showrooms with a 70-piece orchestra behind them, while the lounges โ smaller, low-key bars overlooking the casino floor โ offered a space for lesser-known players to really let loose. A typical jam session...
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Simplified: Free entry and showy cocktails make Nowhere a great spot for date night or solo travelers
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Simplified: Music was centerpiece to any trip to Las Vegas
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Simplified: Stars like Louis Armstrong Ella Fitzgerald Frank Sinatra performed in showrooms with a 70-piece orchestra in the 1960s
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Simplified: Lounges offered space for lesser-known players to let loose
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Simplified: Typical jam session might last until 5 in the morning
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๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ท๏ธ Music , Bars , Restaurants ๐ a11f15dc-52da-4dd1-927c-863b9acc7ebdSimplified: There is renewed focus on the Strip on bars and restaurants that spotlight local singers in an intimate theatrical setting
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Simplified: Sometimes those requests are clear and simple
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Simplified: Lounge singers generally abstain from original material bounce wildly between genres go heavy on charisma
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Simplified: Their job is to set the vibe
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Itโs worth booking ahead for a table at Delilah, the Wynnโs shrine to Jazz Age maximalism.0.900Simplified: It is worth booking ahead for a table at Delilah
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๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ท๏ธ Restaurant , Music ๐ a11f15dd-3e3f-4e69-89b4-ffd0b5ea7abbSimplified: Delilah dining room has 160 seats performances have invitation-only feel
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Simplified: Audiences at Delilah are less shy when it comes to singing along compared to nightclubs like Omnia and Draiโs
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๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ท๏ธ Restaurant , Price ๐ a11f15dd-a833-4dd3-b365-53fbd9e1a0a8Simplified: Typical entree runs around $55
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Simplified: Ms Amato has been a featured performer at Delilah since 2021
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Simplified: Other Delilah locations exist in Miami Los Angeles a New York version arrives in May
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Simplified: Fontainebleau bills Nowhere as a speakeasy
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Simplified: If she spots newlyweds in the crowd she will do Etta Jamesโs โAt Lastโ
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Simplified: Barraque Monfils-Evangelista belted out hits like โFast Carโ โCareless Whisperโ and โAs Long as You Love Meโ as two women danced nearby
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๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e0-1d6f-412a-a7c1-5082c90f87edSimplified: Mr Monfils-Evangelista took their enthusiasm in stride
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Simplified: He has found steady work performing in hotel lobbies restaurants and bars since relocating to Vegas from Houston in June
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๐ค Mr. Monfils-Evangelista ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e0-be47-4a99-aa97-f91fac59fb0fSimplified: The transient nature of these spaces meant his audience was often distracted or not paying attention at all he acknowledged
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๐ค Mr. Monfils-Evangelista ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e1-01ff-48cc-b40e-0fce455f9262Simplified: He prefers it that way he said
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โI enjoy it because I get to be a performer, but I also get to be a bit anonymous,โ he said.0.900๐ค Mr. Monfils-Evangelista ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e1-58a3-4647-ab36-b61c22219cc3Simplified: He enjoys it because he gets to be a performer but also gets to be a bit anonymous he said
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๐ค Mr. Monfils-Evangelista ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e1-9fb0-4289-aa30-100fa6411db4Simplified: Vegas has been good to him careerwise
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๐ค Mr. Monfils-Evangelista ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e1-fb62-4ccf-8f18-e74697231bb8Simplified: People tip more here which he loves Mr Monfils-Evangelista said
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๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e2-4d48-4809-a6dd-a8a78372cd1cSimplified: Consider visiting the Italian American Club instead of dropping $100 on tickets to a Rat Pack tribute show
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Simplified: The off-Strip restaurant and bar on Sahara Avenue has been around since 1960
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The dinner crowd at the Italian American Club, which has been around since 1960, is largely local.0.900๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e3-165f-4edc-a773-bc0252ed1e4eSimplified: The dinner crowd at the Italian American Club is largely local
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๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e3-5aa3-4ded-b5cd-8de65462bf13Simplified: The dinner crowd is made up almost exclusively of locals who come for heaping plates of penne rustica and double-boned pork chops
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๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e4-1ef8-468a-a18d-3abaf3f16404Simplified: John Ilyko has been a regular here since the 80s
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๐ค John Ilyko ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e4-8d42-45dc-b873-e7a06352eebdSimplified: They ask if you want to be in the dining room or lounge when you come in he said
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๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e4-f7f0-43b9-82f3-5eff284a3c84Simplified: The lounge singer Nick Cole holds court as the restaurantโs official crooner in residence starting at 6 most nights
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๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e5-227a-4d95-9429-de3a64f90f41Simplified: Mr Cole got his start at the age of 22 with a gig at the Galleria Lounge inside Caesars Palace
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๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e5-50d0-436d-88e5-33c032da087cSimplified: The songs have largely stayed the same though audiences come and go
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๐ค Nick Cole ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e5-799d-412b-9f6c-34ab53b59dcfSimplified: People want to hear โOne for My Babyโ and โUnforgettableโ after dinner he said
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๐ค Nick Cole ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e5-bf62-42be-b2bb-6b8b4523da29Simplified: They get such a thrill out of it
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๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e5-edd1-4ef6-9b1b-c63eff4ccfa7Simplified: Noybel Gorgoy has been performing on the Strip since 2004
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๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e6-1afd-4ecb-93f6-ca25371987ccSimplified: She saw an opportunity when she was asked to develop a show for Havana 1957
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๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e6-46fe-4e07-a2d4-23235ed4e102Simplified: She chose Cuban classics like โGuantanameraโ and โQuizรกs Quizรกs Quizรกsโ along with cha-cha reggaeton and modern American hits
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๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e6-7922-45b1-b944-0b177b130f88Simplified: Ms Gorgoy certainly knows how to put on a show
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๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e6-ac09-47fa-9de3-c8f50f465ee1Simplified: She joked and invited audience members to the stage to dance during a recent performance
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๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e6-d5db-4d58-9ad4-94f7312f3409Simplified: People often tell her how much the experience meant to them she said
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๐ค Noybel Gorgoy ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e6-fcfe-4864-a39b-376eff773013Simplified: They say I love that this is still going on Ms Gorgoy said
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๐ค Noybel Gorgoy ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e7-2839-49c2-a488-77f6141d1522Simplified: You come to dinner and have a live show
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๐ค Noybel Gorgoy ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e7-664c-4715-9c5d-d532f7f1a9b6Simplified: We should have more of this
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๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e7-a406-4ae5-80f7-d58790de1196Simplified: Ms Gorgoyโs show at Havana 1957 recently went on hiatus
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๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e7-cdb3-4a88-8100-0b097b94d6eeSimplified: You can catch her at the Bootlegger Italian Bistroโs Copa Room performing with Santa Fe & the Fat City Horns on Feb 16 and April 27
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๐ค The author ๐ News Article ๐ a11f15e7-fbbe-46c4-b46f-7d6eedea8609Simplified: A new Latin-focused act is currently being planned for Havana 1957