Mimi & The Riviera's bring their rockabilly sound to the Sand Dollar Lounge, the kind of dive bar that's been soaking up live music since the 70s and still carries the ghosts of blues legends who once played its stage. Slapback bass, twangy guitar licks, and vocals with just the right amount of hiccup and swagger fill the room, the sound bouncing off walls that have seen decades of Vegas nightlife come and go.
There's no cover charge, so wandering in late to catch the band is as easy as it sounds. The crowd tends to be a mix of rockabilly diehards with pompadours and pin curls alongside curious locals who stumbled in for a drink and stayed for the music. It's a late-night affair, running well past midnight, suited for anyone who wants their rock and roll served with a little grit and a lot of attitude in an intimate neighborhood bar setting rather than a polished showroom.