Who wouldn’t want a little live music with a brewski in hand … or a drinkski, or a shotski … OK, that’s enough. But seriously, there are some great spots on the Strip for music and drinks.

Any country music fans? Head to Losers Bar at MGM Grand. You’ll be a winner all night at this “no frills” bar that serves up tons of beer on tap and live country-western music daily, from 3 p.m.-1 a.m. If you have the nerve, take the mic yourself at Monday-night karaoke, beginning at 9 p.m. Over at The Piano Bar at Harrah’s, the musical lineup includes Big Elvis, an impersonator singing the King’s hits every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2-6 p.m., dueling piano players every night at 9 p.m., sexy saxophones serenading every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 3-6 p.m., and more karaoke fun Wednesday through Sunday beginning at 6 p.m. Right next to the Piano Bar, outside is longtime favorite Carnaval Court. The open-air bar welcomes live bands playing top 40 and ’80s music, as well as live DJs both day and night.

Head to Resorts World for some upscale nightlife at Eight Lounge, Friday and Saturday nights. On the expansive terrace, musical artists perform from 5-8 p.m. and a DJ takes over at 9 p.m. Steps away is über-cool lounge Gatsby’s, where live musical artists perform Monday and Tuesday at 9 p.m. and DJs soundtrack the party Wednesday through Sunday from 10 p.m.-3 a.m.

From more Great Gatsby-era fun, check out 1923 Prohibition Bar at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place on Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 9 p.m. The New Orleans speakeasy venue combines Prohibition-era tunes and burlesque entertainment.

At the north end of the Strip, Rhumbar Tropical Ultra Lounge at The Mirage offers some chill and laid-back music nightly, pairing nicely with its many rum-based drinks and cigar offerings. Also at the property, head to a more elegant and dimly lit venue, Parlor Cocktail Lounge, where live music includes tunes from a classic Steinway grand piano, beginning at 9 p.m.

Continue north on the Strip until you hit downtown and the Golden Nugget, where you can catch a rotating lineup of live bands playing every night at Rush Lounge. 

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