Human Nature, the sensational vocal quartet from Australia, who have headlined in Las Vegas for 7 years, thrilling audiences with their spin on Motown's greatest hits, held the grand opening of their brand new show called 'Jukebox', inside the Sands Showroom at The Venetian on Thursday night, April 21.
Comprised of brothers Andrew and Michael Tierney and their best friends, Toby Allen and Phil Burton, Human Nature have expanded their repertoire with this new show, once again taking their audiences on a musical journey down memory lane to oldie but goodie songs that inspired them, by performing spectacular renditions of classic Jukebox favorites from the 50s, 60s and 70s ranging from Doo Wop, Pop, Soul standards, Rock and of course Motown, and up to contemporary hits such as Pharrell Williams' 'Happy', Sam's Smith' 'Stay With Me', Megan Trainor's 'All About the Bass' and Bruno Mars' 'Uptown Funk'. Boy, can they sing, and I don't think there is a musical genre these guys can't cover, making it their own.
Michael Tierney, Toby Allen, Phil Burton, and Andrew Tierney
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Human Nature
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I loved Human Nature's Motown show, which was deserving of all the high raves. In fact, I didn't see how they could improve or top it. But, I must say Jukebox is even better. All the right elements are fine tuned, starting with the group itself, who seem to get better and better every time I see them perform. Possessing outstanding vocals, harmonies, dance moves, loads of charisma and stage presence, the group really knows know to please the crowd. Blend all that with fantastic production values such as state of the art sound, lighting, new graphics and video, plus the addition of a pair of superb dancers (Jami Jones and David Oliveri) and the terrific 7 piece All Stars Band as backup, and the result is nothing short of an incredibly entertaining, high energy show that is one of the best, if not THE best in Las Vegas.
Put this gem on your list of must see Las Vegas shows.
In attendance at the Grand Opening of Jukebox were a bevy of celebrities. Red carpet arrivals included boxing champ Mike Tyson; Twisted Vegas star Alex Goude; magician Murray Sawchuck with stage assistant April Annenberg, and master slight of hand artist Douglas 'Lefty' Leferovich; The Australian Bee Gees; chef Carla Pellegrino; dancers from FANTASY; female impersonator and star of Divas Las Vegas, Frank Marino; Absinthe's Gazillionaire and Melody Sweets; Rock Of Ages cast member Becca Kotte; rocker John Payne of the group Asia; the hunky men of Thunder From Down Under; magic and music performers Jarrett & Raja; star of 50 Shades: the Musical Parody, Maren Wade; singers Skye Dee Miles and Vanessa LeGrand, among others.
'Jukebox' performs Tuesdays through Saturdays at 7:00 pm in the Sands Showroom. Tickets starting at $49.95 can be purchased at any Venetian or Palazzo Box office.
Alex Goude
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April Annenberg and Douglas "Lefty" Leferovich
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Australian Bee Gees
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Chef Carla Pellegrino
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FANTASY dancers
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Frank Marino
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Absinthe's Gazillionaire
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Absinthe's Melody Sweets
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Rock of Ages Becca Kotte with Human Nature
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Rocker John Payne with Human Nature
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Boxer Mike Tyson with Human Nature
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Jarrett & Raja
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Jeff Molitz and Vanessa LeGrand
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Maren Wade
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Celebrity Magician Murray Sawchuck with musician Jenni Lee
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Skye Dee Miles
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Thunder From Down Under
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