Press
Las Vegas Review Journal
December 6, 2009
Corey Levitan recounts his evening as a guest piano player alongside pupil and Pete's house pianist Matt Newbold.
"We worked this out in rehearsal: I answer Newbold correctly on three "Dueling Banjos" volleys. On the fourth, he goes boogie-woogie bonkers and I do my best to keep up."
Las Vegas Weekly
November 19-25, 2009
Pete's Las Vegas is reviewed in Las Vegas Weekly.
"I left my friend Sheena at the table to use the bathroom, and by the time I walked back into the main room, the piano players had pulled her onstage to do the chicken dance."
Las Vegas Weekly
November 12-18, 2009
Pete's Las Vegas is featured in Las Vegas Weekly.
"Two pianos are better than one. Here to combat the severe shortage of "Greased Lightnin'" lyrics being shouted bar-wide at the top of lungs in Vegas, it's Pete's Dueling Piano Bar."
Las Vegas Review Journal
November 19, 2009
Pete's pianist Christine Cochrane (and her purse) is featured in Las Vegas Review Journal.
"If my bag could speak, it would probably say, 'Her scent is of lilac and honey and she has great taste in granite, but that's based purely on her armpit and kitchen counter, which is where I spend the majority of my time.'"
NORM! Vegas Confidential
November 15, 2009
Pete's Las Vegas is announced on NORM! Vegas Confidential.
Las Vegas Review Journal
November 13, 2009
Pete's Las Vegas is announced in the Las Vegas Review Journal.
Las Vegas Sun
November 12, 2009
Pete's Las Vegas is featured in the Las Vegas Sun.
"I said 'OK, that's what I'm doing.'" [local piano player] Matt Newbold says. "I dropped everything and worked on getting the gig. Pete's has the best reputation of any dueling-piano bar in the country. It's the best place to work for and the hardest to get in."
Daily Fiasco (online)
November 11, 2009
Pete's Las Vegas is featured on dailyfiasco.com.
"There are some really pretty Billy Joel and Elton Joel songs that, they don’t really lend themselves to the party," owner Corey Urbach said. "We do it a little bit differently. These guys know what songs to play and what songs not to play."
Las Vegas Weekly (online)
November 10, 2009
Pete's Las Vegas is featured in Las Vegas Weekly (online).
"Taking a seat won't mean emptying your wallet. Pete's will never charge a cover and drinks average around $5 to $7. Be sure to check out their signature Pete's Rockin' Tea for a Southern kick with peach sweet tea flavored vodka and lemonade."
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Las Vegas Magazine
November 8, 2009
Pete's Las Vegas is featured in Las Vegas Magazine.
"Sitting across from each other, hands racing across the keys, shooting cues—wrap it up, repeat the chorus, take it to the bridge—this is the magic of dueling pianists. Anyone who's experienced 176 keys worth of "Don't Stop Believin'" knows there's nothing like it—especially after a few drinks."
Four of the Best Piano Players in the Country Rock The Stage Nightly at Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
October 26, 2009
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LAS VEGAS – Beginning Friday, Nov. 13, Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar at Town Square hosts nightly duels featuring some of the nation’s top musicians including Matt Newbold, Christine Cochrane, Joel Henry and Dean Edwards.
Matt Newbold kicked off his career in Nashville where he found his niche as a keyboard player in country bands and later as the frontman for his own group. Over the years, he has performed around the world with a USO band, rocked the stage at the legendary Grand Ole Opry and entertained crowds on multiple cruise lines. In addition, Newbold has battled at numerous dueling piano bars across the country including locations in Portland, San Diego, Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles, Nashville and now Las Vegas at Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar.
A multi-talented musician, Christine Cochrane brings an array of skills to Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar. In addition to tickling the ivories, Cochrane’s many musical talents include singing, songwriting and playing percussion. She has experienced several avenues of music throughout her career including performing and studio production. With encouragement from friends, Cochrane pursued a career in dueling pianos, which eventually led her to a position at Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar in Addison, Texas. When she is not dominating the stage, Cochrane can be found working on her debut album of original music.
Joel Henry adds a blend of unique style, crazy antics and passion for entertaining to the talented team at Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar. At the age of five, Henry began taking piano lessons and instantly fell in love with performing. He continued taking classes over the next 13 years, learning the discipline and history of the art. As the years passed, he expanded his knowledge by studying jazz, writing original compositions and performing popular music. Following college, Henry performed for guests on cruise lines, played numerous clubs around the country and in 2004, brought his enthusiasm and talent to Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar in Forth Worth, Texas.
Dean Edwards has always enjoyed the stage, starting his career as a stand-up comedian and transitioning into the exciting world of dueling pianos. In 2000, he visited Las Vegas to take a two-week course on his new trade which landed him a gig on the East Coast at a dueling piano bar. Five years later, Edwards met with fellow dueler Joel Henry at Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar in Fort Worth, Texas and was quickly invited to become a part of the team.
Newbold, Cochrane, Henry and Edwards team up nightly, performing in two-person rotations and thrilling the crowd with hits from every music era. Guests won’t believe their ears as they rock out to Elvis, Billy Joel, Abba, ZZ Top, Dave Matthews, Bon Jovi, The Beatles, Blink-182 and much more. As a special experience for guests, all four entertainers will gather together on stage several times throughout the night to show off their incredible talents with multiple instruments and unstoppable energy.
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About Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar
From the moment you step into Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar at Town Square Las Vegas, you will know what separates Pete’s from other piano bars - the entertainment. Over the course of 17 years, the folks behind Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar have come up with a time-tested approach to each of their locations - the entertainers. Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar doesn’t cut corners when it comes to hiring and keeping the best. That approach has not changed as Pete’s is proud to bring its unique brand of high energy rock and roll pianos to Las Vegas via four of the best entertainers in the country. No matter what the occasion, Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar is the best place to celebrate it. Table reservations, ideal for bachelorette parties, birthdays, graduation parties or simply a night out, can be made by calling 702.220.PETE (7383). For more information, visit Pete’s online at www.petesduelingpianobar.com.
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Brad Seidel, Kirvin Doak Communications: 702-737-3100 / bseidel@kirvindoak.com
Lindsey Rathjen, Kirvin Doak Communications: 702-737-3100 / lrathjen@kirvindoak.com
KTNV News
October 14, 2009
Matt Newbold appeared on Las Vegas's KTNV Channel 13 News to promote the upcoming Pete's grand opening. Check out the video.
002houston
October 2009
Pete's is reviewed in the October 2009 issue of 002houston.
"The range and talent of the performers (they're more than just piano players) is stupendous. They don't miss a note at either of the baby grands taking center stage up front, and their comedic repertoire is far more diverse than your typical piano place."
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar Takes Over Town Square Las Vegas This November
September 22, 2009
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LAS VEGAS – Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar becomes Las Vegas’ premiere source for nightly singing, laughing, dancing and infectious dueling piano excitement when it opens at Town Square Las Vegas on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009.
Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar brings nightly celebrations and unparalleled entertainment and energy to Town Square Las Vegas this November. Each night, four of the best piano entertainers in the country take the stage in two-person rotations to perform hits from every era imaginable on two baby grand pianos. In addition, all four players join together on stage multiple times throughout the evening to work the room into a frenzy, showing off their incredible talents with more instruments and more energy.
At Pete’s, everyone is part of the entertainment. Several times each evening during what is known simply as “Showtime”, the spotlight turns to the waitresses and bar staff of Pete’s as they dance, sing and clap along with the audience.
People have been cutting loose and singing loud and proud since the first Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar opened up. What started as a one man show at Pete's Peanut Bar & Piano Emporium in Austin, TX in 1992 went on to become Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar in 1998. The riot that is Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar can now be experienced at five locations including Austin, Addison, Fort Worth and Houston, Texas, as well as Las Vegas (Nov., 2009).
Keep up with the latest Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar, Las Vegas news, events and photos via Facebook and Twitter.
About Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar
From the moment you step into Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar at Town Square Las Vegas, you will know what separates Pete’s from other piano bars - the entertainment. Over the course of 17 years, the folks behind Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar have come up with a time-tested approach to each of their locations - the entertainers. Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar doesn’t cut corners when it comes to hiring and keeping the best. That approach has not changed as Pete’s is proud to bring its unique brand of high energy rock and roll pianos to Las Vegas via four of the best entertainers in the country. No matter what the occasion, Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar is the best place to celebrate it. Table reservations, ideal for bachelorette parties, birthdays, graduation parties or simply a night out, can be made by calling 702.220.PETE (7383). For more information, visit Pete’s online at www.petesduelingpianobar.com.
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For More Information:
Brad Seidel, Kirvin Doak Communications: 702-737-3100 / bseidel@kirvindoak.com
Lindsey Rathjen, Kirvin Doak Communications: 702-737-3100 / lrathjen@kirvindoak.com