{"podcast":{"title":"Artists To Watch Las Vegas | Music Interviews, Live Performances & Rising Artists","slug":"artists-to-watch-las-vegas-music-interviews-live-performances-rising-artists-6416422","podcast_index_feed_id":6416422,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/artists-to-watch","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZycRJAgtKEvWuVJkn8Nhimyto2rdRI3hAHfh6oJbKgQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lN2Ez/YjM4ZTczZTA3NWM1/NGU1ZWE0NzU3NmNh/NmNkNi5wbmc.jpg","author":"KUNV","episode_count":45,"summary":"Discover new music, rising artists, and live performances from Las Vegas. Artists To Watch Las Vegas is a music interview podcast and video series from 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV—the best smooth jazz station in America—featuring conversations with emerging talent, established musicians, and standout performers visiting the entertainment capital of the world. Recorded at KUNV Studios on the campus of UNLV, each episode delivers artist interviews, live music performances, and behind-the-scenes conversations with musicians across jazz, R&B, soul, and contemporary genres. From up-and-coming artists to nationally recognized performers, this show highlights the voices shaping today’s music scene. If you're searching for music interviews, new artists to watch, live music conversations, or the Las Vegas music scene, this podcast connects you directly with the talent—on the mic and in the moment. With mics on and cameras rolling, Artists To Watch Las Vegas gives you a front-row seat to the next wave of artists before they break. 🎙️ Produced by Jason Beatty at KUNV Studios (UNLV) 📍 Las Vegas, Nevada","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/artists-to-watch-las-vegas-music-interviews-live-performances-rising-artists-6416422"},"episode":{"title":"Vegas Made: How Jason Tenner Built Purple Rain into a Strip Phenomenon","slug":"vegas-made-how-jason-tenner-built-purple-rain-into-a-strip-phenomenon","published_at":"2025-12-02T21:26:31+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/artists-to-watch-las-vegas-music-interviews-live-performances-rising-artists-6416422/vegas-made-how-jason-tenner-built-purple-rain-into-a-strip-phenomenon","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/artists-to-watch-las-vegas-music-interviews-live-performances-rising-artists-6416422","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/492e696e","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/492e696e/5a53c98e.mp3","summary":"On this episode of Artists to Watch Las Vegas , host Carlaya sits down with Las Vegas’ premiere Prince tribute performer Jason Tenner , frontman of the award-winning production Purple Reign at Planet Hollywood. Recently named the “All-Time Best Tribute Show” by Las Vegas Weekly , Purple Reign has become a beloved staple of the Strip—complete with live musicians, the signature Minneapolis-sound energy, and absolutely no backing tracks. Jason shares how a Halloween costume unexpectedly launched his 28-year journey portraying Prince, the evolution of the show from a small club across from UNLV to national TV appearances on David Letterman and AXS TV’s World’s Greatest Tribute Bands , and why the emotional connection with Prince fans keeps every performance charged with nostalgia and authenticity. From the challenge of performing in Prince’s iconic high heels to the crowd-pleasing power of deep-cut favorites like “Adore,” “If I Was Your Girlfriend,” and “Darling Nikki,” Jason gives listeners an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the dedication and artistry that fuel one of Las Vegas’ most electrifying live tribute productions. 🎟️ Where to Get Tickets & More Information Catch Purple Reign: The Prince Tribute Show live at the V Theater inside Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile Shops. Tickets and show details are available at: V Theater Box Office at Planet Hollywood VTheater.com Tix4.com Whether you’re a lifelong Prince fan or discovering Purple Reign for the first time, this episode captures everything that makes this production a must-see Vegas experience.","meta_description":"On this episode of Artists to Watch Las Vegas , host Carlaya sits down with Las Vegas’ premiere Prince tribute performer Jason Tenner , frontman of the aw…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":318,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/artists-to-watch-las-vegas-music-interviews-live-performances-rising-artists-6416422/episodes/vegas-made-how-jason-tenner-built-purple-rain-into-a-strip-phenomenon/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/artists-to-watch-las-vegas-music-interviews-live-performances-rising-artists-6416422/vegas-made-how-jason-tenner-built-purple-rain-into-a-strip-phenomenon.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}