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DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS BARS: INDIE, ALTERNATIVE GOTH CLUBS & NIGHTLIFE IN VEGAS. AMAZING RACE GOTH TEAM AT MAGIC MARKETPLACE CLOTHING EXPO.


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Las Vegas is not exactly paradise for us alternative/spooky types. The nightclubs at the major hotels charge $30 entry — and for what? To see the girls you went to high school with in stilettos and mini-dresses, grinding with men best described as “homies”? Shudder, shudder.

Salvation is away from the Vegas Strip, in the old downtown illuminated by restored retro neon lights. Two years ago, I had a riotous time at Beauty Bar: 80s dance tracks and manicures, with a hilarious floor show by drag queen Toni. Next door is The Griffin, a dark and gargoyle-y bar with strong drinks and no cover. The Downtown Cocktail Room has a good selection of our beloved absinthe (we had Pernod and Mansinthe). To top it off, we won $15.50 from a slot machine — and screamed so loudly!

DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS BARS: INDIE, ALTERNATIVE GOTH CLUBS & NIGHTLIFE IN VEGAS. coolest alt punk places in vegas, AMAZING RACE GOTH TEAM AT MAGIC MARKETPLACE CLOTHING EXPO. absinthe, beauty bar, the griffin, magic marketplace, registration, exhibitors and attendees, textiles, fashion and accessories. Textile industry editorial, planning and sourcing tools, apparel convention center exposition, KYNT & VYXSIN AT LIP SERVICE, MAGIC CLOTHING TRADESHOW IN LAS VEGAS. WHOLESALE GOTH PUNK ALT FASHION.

The previous night, we met Kynt at Double Down, a dive bar legendary for serving Ass Juice and the Bacon Martini. It was packed with types that one can only describe as weird, even by our standards. The psychotic murals and “videos so insane they once made Timothy Leary turn blue” added to the lurid atmosphere.

Everything’s out of order… but on Day 2 of MAGIC clothing expo, we met Kynt and Vyxsin at the Lip Service booth and snuck them into the press room for free food.

DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS BARS: INDIE, ALTERNATIVE GOTH CLUBS & NIGHTLIFE IN VEGAS. coolest alt punk places in vegas, AMAZING RACE GOTH TEAM AT MAGIC MARKETPLACE CLOTHING EXPO. absinthe, beauty bar, the griffin, magic marketplace, registration, exhibitors and attendees, textiles, fashion and accessories. Textile industry editorial, planning and sourcing tools, apparel convention center exposition, KYNT & VYXSIN AT LIP SERVICE, MAGIC CLOTHING TRADESHOW IN LAS VEGAS. WHOLESALE GOTH PUNK ALT FASHION.

At the Akumu Ink booth, I showed off Basil Farrow’s blog and everyone went awww for my earless wahh wahh cat!

LA creative types tend to end up at Magic. I ran into Dienzo, the talented Gothic artist who did the vampire painting of La Carmina. What do you think the pink decorations in my hair are made from? (Answer: paper clips from Berlin. Random!)

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Our pal Rony Alwin of Rony’s Photobooth had a photo exhibit at MAGIC. Do you recognize any of the creatures he’s photographed? Amanda Lepore and Jeffree Star are among them…

Let’s wrap up our Vegas days with photos of alt/Gothic clothes displayed at Magic. Yukiro and I went wild for Mariannas, lush and Gothic jewelry that you can customize.

What do you love and hate about Las Vegas? Do you have any favorite hangouts? Have you been to the downtown spots I mentioned?

Song of the Day #316: Nightwish – Phantom of the Opera

54 Comments

  1. Megan
    Posted March 1, 2010 at 8:51 am | Permalink

    OMG, you and Basil look super kawaii in this picture!!

  2. Ayame
    Posted March 1, 2010 at 1:18 pm | Permalink

    Las Vegas is too flashy, as in, too much girls with boobs hanging out of their mini dresses.
    Also, lots with bad sense of fashion. Agree?

    • Laura
      Posted March 1, 2010 at 9:22 pm | Permalink

      On the strip, oh yes! But Las Vegas city, and Las Vegas Strip are like two countries in one location. Hahahah. Locals tend to avoid going down there. xD

      • Ayame
        Posted March 2, 2010 at 4:45 am | Permalink

        just checked out your site Laura, pretty cool stuff in there. I like the stickman Jrock illustration. LOL

        • Laura
          Posted March 2, 2010 at 9:29 am | Permalink

          Hahah! The girl we work with over at Be The Match drew it as an illustration for the charity event we’re working on…and its my favorite thing ever! I had to put it on my wall <3 Thank you.

      • lacarmina
        Posted March 2, 2010 at 9:45 am | Permalink

        We truly enjoyed the places you took us to!

        • Laura
          Posted March 2, 2010 at 10:13 am | Permalink

          It was fun! But you get mad props since neither of us had been to that bar before but loved it! I have to go back and try the absinthe now =)

          • lacarmina
            Posted March 3, 2010 at 1:46 am | Permalink

            We’re having absinthe in LA on Weds and Saturday… :D Can’t get enough!

    • lacarmina
      Posted March 2, 2010 at 9:45 am | Permalink

      My eyes, my eyes!

  3. Megan
    Posted March 1, 2010 at 8:51 am | Permalink

    OMG, you and Basil look super kawaii in this picture!!

  4. farah butt
    Posted March 1, 2010 at 4:01 pm | Permalink

    I have a seen ur work its realy appreciated.its very beneficial for me.its full of filled with information.
    I hope other people will gain things from here.

  5. farah butt
    Posted March 1, 2010 at 4:02 pm | Permalink

    I have a seen ur work its realy appreciated.its very beneficial for me.its full of filled with information.
    I hope other people will gain things from here.

    • lacarmina
      Posted March 2, 2010 at 9:44 am | Permalink

      Thank you, dear spammer! I hope you gained from posting here too! :P

  6. Seiran
    Posted March 1, 2010 at 6:15 pm | Permalink

    LOL I dyed my hair blue too xD Muahahahahaha and for some reason, Yukiro reminds me of the cheshire cat whenever he wears stripes

  7. Ayame
    Posted March 1, 2010 at 1:18 pm | Permalink

    Las Vegas is too flashy, as in, too much girls with boobs hanging out of their mini dresses.
    Also, lots with bad sense of fashion. Agree?

  8. farah butt
    Posted March 1, 2010 at 4:01 pm | Permalink

    I have a seen ur work its realy appreciated.its very beneficial for me.its full of filled with information.
    I hope other people will gain things from here.

  9. farah butt
    Posted March 1, 2010 at 4:02 pm | Permalink

    I have a seen ur work its realy appreciated.its very beneficial for me.its full of filled with information.
    I hope other people will gain things from here.

  10. Seiran
    Posted March 1, 2010 at 6:15 pm | Permalink

    LOL I dyed my hair blue too xD Muahahahahaha and for some reason, Yukiro reminds me of the cheshire cat whenever he wears stripes

  11. Jessica
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 1:08 am | Permalink

    KRAVE & double down are my favorites

  12. Clare
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 1:09 am | Permalink

    Blue hair, awesome!!!! :D

  13. Laura
    Posted March 1, 2010 at 9:22 pm | Permalink

    On the strip, oh yes! But Las Vegas city, and Las Vegas Strip are like two countries in one location. Hahahah. Locals tend to avoid going down there. xD

  14. Jessica
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 1:08 am | Permalink

    KRAVE & double down are my favorites

  15. Clare
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 1:09 am | Permalink

    Blue hair, awesome!!!! :D

  16. Ayame
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 4:45 am | Permalink

    just checked out your site Laura, pretty cool stuff in there. I like the stickman Jrock illustration. LOL

  17. trashtastika
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 12:31 pm | Permalink

    Yukiro’s blue wig is woah bright and fabulous!! It looks great against Vyxsin’s pink hair too. You should totally get a few vibrant colour wigs!!

    • lacarmina
      Posted March 3, 2010 at 1:47 am | Permalink

      Wigs don’t work too well for me… I have a LOT of hair, and it’s hard to find one that fits or is comfortable… I’ve been adding color via feathers and scarves. More pics to come! Love your recent blog posts, btw.

  18. Laura
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 9:29 am | Permalink

    Hahah! The girl we work with over at Be The Match drew it as an illustration for the charity event we're working on…and its my favorite thing ever! I had to put it on my wall <3 Thank you.

  19. lacarmina
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 9:44 am | Permalink

    Thank you, dear spammer! I hope you gained from posting here too! :P

  20. lacarmina
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 9:45 am | Permalink

    My eyes, my eyes!

  21. lacarmina
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 9:45 am | Permalink

    We truly enjoyed the places you took us to!

  22. lacarmina
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 9:45 am | Permalink

    Ohhh we wanted to go to Krave too…

  23. Laura
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 10:13 am | Permalink

    It was fun! But you get mad props since neither of us had been to that bar before but loved it! I have to go back and try the absinthe now =)

  24. trashtastika
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 12:31 pm | Permalink

    Yukiro's blue wig is woah bright and fabulous!! It looks great against Vyxsin's pink hair too. You should totally get a few vibrant colour wigs!!

  25. Nogami
    Posted March 3, 2010 at 12:58 am | Permalink

    Vegas is what it is. I’ve been over it for years.

  26. Jen
    Posted March 3, 2010 at 1:36 am | Permalink

    My family and I used to go to Vegas for Christmas vacation every year. We’ve stopped because it got old and the places have become less family-friendly in an attempt to a hip party spot. I used to love hanging around the ancient Egyptian-styled shops in Luxor and the jester’s court in Excalibur, but they’re not really around anymore. I’m glad the Venetian hasn’t lost its character, and plus it’s got museum exhibits (the fact that I go to Las Vegas to go to museums, animal exhibits, and aquariums is proof that I’m a huge nerd ^^).

    • lacarmina
      Posted March 3, 2010 at 1:49 am | Permalink

      I agree… I went with my family when I was 6 and 8 years old (or something like that), and there was much more for my cousins and I to explore. Downtown Vegas has some very cool retro spots and exhibits you might like!

  27. Nogami
    Posted March 3, 2010 at 12:58 am | Permalink

    Vegas is what it is. I've been over it for years.

  28. Jen
    Posted March 3, 2010 at 1:36 am | Permalink

    My family and I used to go to Vegas for Christmas vacation every year. We've stopped because it got old and the places have become less family-friendly in an attempt to a hip party spot. I used to love hanging around the ancient Egyptian-styled shops in Luxor and the jester's court in Excalibur, but they're not really around anymore. I'm glad the Venetian hasn't lost its character, and plus it's got museum exhibits (the fact that I go to Las Vegas to go to museums, animal exhibits, and aquariums is proof that I'm a huge nerd ^^).

  29. lacarmina
    Posted March 3, 2010 at 1:46 am | Permalink

    We're having absinthe in LA on Weds and Saturday… :D Can't get enough!

  30. lacarmina
    Posted March 3, 2010 at 1:47 am | Permalink

    Wigs don't work too well for me… I have a LOT of hair, and it's hard to find one that fits or is comfortable… I've been adding color via feathers and scarves. More pics to come! Love your recent blog posts, btw.

  31. lacarmina
    Posted March 3, 2010 at 1:49 am | Permalink

    I agree… I went with my family when I was 6 and 8 years old (or something like that), and there was much more for my cousins and I to explore. Downtown Vegas has some very cool retro spots and exhibits you might like!

  32. All Women Stalker
    Posted March 3, 2010 at 1:06 pm | Permalink

    I’ve never ever been to Vegas. But if I could go there, I’d definitely check out those places you’ve mentioned. I’m up for meeting new, interesting people anytime.

  33. All Women Stalker
    Posted March 3, 2010 at 1:06 pm | Permalink

    I've never ever been to Vegas. But if I could go there, I'd definitely check out those places you've mentioned. I'm up for meeting new, interesting people anytime.

  34. Visitor in a silk hat
    Posted May 18, 2010 at 6:45 pm | Permalink

    Vegas Local Here, I work the MAGIC convention every time it comes around!
    Might’ve seen you walking around!

    Next time you come down make sure to check the local goth/Alternative nights!

    There is one just a 4 minute walk up the street from Double Down!
    Every Saturday @ Gipsy!

    If you come back down to Vegas anytime I’d gladly Volunteer for the tour guide position!

    Cheers!

    • lacarmina
      Posted May 19, 2010 at 4:00 am | Permalink

      Oooh, we didn’t know about that — what is the alt event called, and where is it?

      • Visitor in a silk hat
        Posted May 19, 2010 at 4:32 am | Permalink

        It’s called “Ghost Machine”, Every Saturday here’s the info!
        http://www.myspace.com/ghostmachinelasvegas

        There is also an 18+ night “Carpe Noctem” on Thursdays.
        http://www.myspace.com/carpenoctemlv

        And.. this is a small night but hey,(cheap drinks) “Dead man’s party” Sunday night at Divebar.
        http://www.myspace.com/divebar

        And there was a great Friday goth night that very recently went down called “Skitzofrenia”, We’re hoping to get another great Friday night here in Vegas soon!

        Cheers!

        Let me know if you come down! I would love to meet La Carmina! ^_^

        • Tabithascobra
          Posted September 24, 2010 at 12:52 am | Permalink

          I was just looking at the “carpe nocturn” page and it looks like it’s on Wednesdays, not Thursdays. TT.TT are there any more clubs that play more deathrock? I noticed dead mans party but that’s not until Sunday right? Industrial and ebm are nice sometimes… but darwave and synthpop? I’m not much into that…

          • Visitor in a Silk Hat
            Posted November 5, 2010 at 12:52 am | Permalink

            Unfortunately not at the momment, there used to be a night called “Cyanide” that is just what you’re looking for, however it is long gone. for now, try Dead Man’s Party.
            Also http://www.blackdoorvegas.com/ is hosting a monthly goth night now, try them, depending on the featured DJ, they’ll play what you like ~_^

  35. Visitor_in_a_silk_hat
    Posted May 18, 2010 at 6:45 pm | Permalink

    Vegas Local Here, I work the MAGIC convention every time it comes around!
    Might've seen you walking around!

    Next time you come down make sure to check the local goth/Alternative nights!

    There is one just a 4 minute walk up the street from Double Down!
    Every Saturday @ Gipsy!

    If you come back down to Vegas anytime I'd gladly Volunteer for the tour guide position!

    Cheers!

  36. lacarmina
    Posted May 19, 2010 at 4:00 am | Permalink

    Oooh, we didn't know about that — what is the alt event called, and where is it?

  37. Visitor in a silk hat
    Posted May 19, 2010 at 4:32 am | Permalink

    It's called “Ghost Machine”, Every Saturday here's the info!
    http://www.myspace.com/ghostmachinelasvegas

    There is also an 18+ night “Carpe Noctem” on Thursdays.
    http://www.myspace.com/carpenoctemlv

    And.. this is a small night but hey,(cheap drinks) “Dead man's party” Sunday night at Divebar.
    http://www.myspace.com/divebar

    And there was a great Friday goth night that very recently went down called “Skitzofrenia”, We're hoping to get another great Friday night here in Vegas soon!

    Cheers!

    Let me know if you come down! I would love to meet La Carmina! ^_^

  38. Anonymous
    Posted October 19, 2010 at 12:54 am | Permalink

    Omg I missed this one! I’m certainly going to the NYC Double Down!

  39. David Schildt
    Posted December 30, 2011 at 12:41 pm | Permalink

    hey where are the clubs at?

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