Eagles of Death Metal Visit Evel Pie and The Golden Tiki
The American rock band Eagles of Death Metal visited Evel Pie and The Golden Tiki before and after their Evel Pie appearance in downtown Las Vegas last night.
To kick off the night, the band held a pre-show pizza party for fans and friends at Evel Pie, downtown Las Vegas’ Evel Knievel-themed pizzeria. Lead singer Jesse Hughes was joined by guitarists Dave Catching and Eden Galindo, bassist Jennie Vee and drummer Jorma Vik. The group dined on Evel Pie’s Hog Heaven pizza and the shop’s award-winning gluten-free pizza topped with mushrooms in between talking and signing autographs for fans. Hughes even jumped into the kitchen to help the staff shout out pizza orders and took the trash out before leaving for his show.
After their Mint 400 performance, the band continued the party into the early hours of Friday morning at The Golden Tiki in Chinatown. Hughes guest DJ’d alongside DJ After School Special spinning classic tunes, including “25 or 6 to 4” by Chicago, “Never Been Any Reason” by Head East, “I Want Candy” by Bow Wow Wow and “Shake Your Booty” by KC and The Sunshine Band. During the set, fans danced along to the music while the rest of the band enjoyed a variety of The Golden Tiki’s cocktails in a private booth.
“Music is such a large part of what makes Evel Pie and The Golden Tiki what they are, and the Eagles of Death Metal fit right in to both environments,” said Branden Powers, managing partner of Evel Pie and The Golden Tiki. “It was great hosting them tonight and giving them a space to celebrate their success with fans and friends.”
Evel Pie staff hangs out with Eagles of Death Metal lead singer Jesse Hughes. Photo credit: Hew Burney
Branden Powers, managing partner of The Golden Tiki and Evel Pie, and Jesse Hughes, lead singer of Eagles of Death Metal. Photo Credit: Amit Dadlaney
L-R: Jennie Vee, Eagles of Death Metal Bassist; Jorma Vik, Eagles of Death Metal drummer; Dave Catching, Eagles of Death Metal guitarist; Eden Galindo’s girlfriend; Eden Galindo, Eagles of Death Metal guitarist. Photo Credit: Hew Burney
About Evel Pie
Live hard, ride fast, eat pizza. Evel Pie, named for the famous daredevil Evel Knievel, celebrates one of the most influential figures to the city of Las Vegas. Created by Branden Powers and High Horse Entertainment, Evel Pie is at 508 Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas serving pizza, well cocktails and beer until the early hours of the morning in a one-of-kind environment featuring memorabilia, pinball machines, dogtown skateboards and a statue of the man himself.
About The Golden Tiki
Located in Chinatown, Las Vegas, The Golden Tiki is a journey to a wondrous land where boundaries are only limited to one’s imagination. The vision of hospitality veteran Branden Powers, in collaboration with Seth Schorr, Jeff Fine and Joe Cain, The Golden Tiki has spared no expense in recreating the classic mid-century tiki bar, reminiscent of Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic’s storied establishments. The cocktail menu features nostalgic classics and new creations, as well as a special treasure chest VIP experience. Collaborating with renowned artists including Tiki Bosko, Billy the Crud, Bill Collins and Oceanic Arts, the one-of-a-kind decor also boasts an animatronic skeleton of the mythical privateer and legend behind The Golden Tiki, William Tobias Faulkner. Open 24 hours a day, The Golden Tiki offers a multitude of experiences and can host private parties up to 145 people. For more information, visit thegoldentiki.com or call 702.222.3196. Like us at facebook.com/TheGoldenTikiVegas.
