Artists To Watch Las Vegas | Music Interviews, Live Performances & Rising Artists

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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

  1. Oct 16

    Blake Aaron Interview | Smooth Jazz Hits & Sunset Station Las Vegas Concert

    Smooth jazz guitarist, recording artist, and Billboard chart-topper Blake Aaron joins Artists to Watch – Las Vegas ahead of his performance in the Sunset Jazz Series at Sunset Station in Henderson, Nevada. Known for his vibrant guitar sound and chart-topping smooth jazz, Aaron has scored multiple Billboard No. 1 singles, including “Feels So Right,” “Dreamland,” and “She’s the One” from his album Love and Rhythm. His catalog also includes “Sunday Strut” featuring Najee and collaborations with acclaimed artists and producers Darren Rahn, Greg Manning, and Adam Hawley. See Blake Aaron live at the Sunset Jazz Series:Saturday, October 17, 2026Doors: 7:00 p.m. | Show: 8:00 p.m.Side Lawn at Sunset Station1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, NVGeneral admission seating: $25 plus applicable taxes and fees.All ages welcome when accompanied by an adult age 21 or older. Buy tickets: Ticketmaster – Blake Aaron at Sunset Station. Tickets are also available at Station Casinos Rewards Centers or Player Services. Artists to Watch – Las Vegas spotlights musicians and performances through KUNV 91.5 Jazz & More, broadcasting from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

    Blake Aaron Interview | Smooth Jazz Hits & Sunset Station Las Vegas Concert

  2. Oct 13

    Beyond Chaotic: Exclusive First Acoustic Performance & Interview | The Beat HD2 Special

    ARTISTS TO WATCH: THE BEAT HD2 SPECIAL EDITION! KUNV's college radio station, 91.5 HD2 The Beat, takes over Artists to Watch Las Vegas for an exclusive in-studio session. Host Roman Gerard sits down with Tampa, Florida's rising grunge and punk-rock trio Beyond Chaotic—Max (vocals), Dom (drums), and Alex (bass)—for a conversation about independent music, life on the road, and the band's evolving sound. From forming at rock band camp in 2015 to touring college radio stations across the country, Beyond Chaotic shares its musical influences, including Green Day, The White Stripes, and Fall Out Boy, plus stories from its first major West Coast trek and stops around Las Vegas. Two special performances: “Had Enough” — a performance of a track from the band's 2026 EP, Time for Crime.“Friends” — EXCLUSIVE FIRST ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE — hear the band's unreleased, work-in-progress song performed acoustically for the very first time, right here on The Beat HD2.Discover how the group is pushing beyond its original grunge sound, what it's learning from DIY touring, and what's next after the road trip. Find the band at beyondchaotic.com and follow @BeyondChaoticBC on Instagram and TikTok. Artists to Watch Las Vegas is presented by KUNV at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This special edition spotlights the student-powered voices and independent artists of 91.5 HD2 The Beat. Hosted by Roman G.

    Beyond Chaotic: Exclusive First Acoustic Performance & Interview | The Beat HD2 Special

  3. Sep 29

    Special Edition: Inside DesignerCon Las Vegas | Independent Artists, Collectibles & Creative Careers

    Artists to Watch: Las Vegas goes beyond the music for a special edition exploring the artists, designers and creators shaping another side of Las Vegas culture. Students from Rebel Media Group sit down with Kai (Kevin) Cao the COO of DesignerCon for a conversation about the world of independent art, designer toys, collectibles and creative entrepreneurship. DesignerCon brings hundreds of independent and emerging artists and brands together, giving fans the opportunity to discover new work—and giving creators a place to get noticed. In this special episode, we explore how DesignerCon has grown over more than two decades, why Las Vegas has become part of its story, and how young artists can turn their creativity into a career. The conversation covers the rise of designer toys and blind boxes, Labubu and Pop Mart, trading cards, graffiti and independent art, as well as upcoming DesignerCon collaborations and exclusives. Most importantly for aspiring creators, we hear how artists can build an audience, promote their work, find mentors and put themselves in position to be discovered by major brands. DesignerCon returns to Las Vegas November 13–15, 2026. Whether you're a musician, visual artist, designer, content creator, marketer or simply someone fascinated by creative culture, this special edition of Artists to Watch: Las Vegas is about what happens when creativity, community and opportunity come together. Artists to Watch: Las Vegas spotlights the people, ideas and creative voices shaping Las Vegas and beyond.

    Special Edition: Inside DesignerCon Las Vegas | Independent Artists, Collectibles & Creative Careers

  4. Sep 17

    Adam Hawley on Electric, “Power Move” & the Sunset Jazz Series in Las Vegas

    Guitarist, producer and contemporary jazz artist Adam Hawley joins host Carlaya on Artists To Watch Las Vegas from 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV. In this Las Vegas interview, Hawley talks about his new album Electric, the fast-rising single “Power Move,” the guitar influences that shaped his sound, the energy of Las Vegas jazz audiences, and why vinyl remains an important part of his connection with fans. He also previews what audiences can expect when he and his band take the stage for the Sunset Jazz Series at Sunset Station. Adam Hawley has released seven albums and, according to Sunset Station, has earned 19 Billboard No. 1 hits. His recent accolades include being named Billboard’s No. 1 Artist of the Year for 2025 and Mediabase’s No. 1 artist of the year in 2024. See Adam Hawley live in Las Vegas:Saturday, September 19, 2026Sunset Jazz SeriesSide Lawn at Sunset Station1301 W. Sunset Rd., Henderson, NVDoors: 7:00 PM | Show: 8:00 PMGeneral admission seating: $25 plus tax and fees Tickets and official event information: stationcasinoslive.com. Tickets are also available through Station Casinos Rewards Centers or Player Services and online through Ticketmaster. Artists To Watch Las Vegas features interviews, live performances and conversations with rising and established artists from Las Vegas and beyond, produced by 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV at UNLV.

    Adam Hawley on Electric, “Power Move” & the Sunset Jazz Series in Las Vegas

  5. Sep 15

    Melanie Andrews: Writing Janet Jackson’s “Let’s Wait Awhile,” Soulmate Live & a Life in Music

    On this episode of Artists to Watch – Las Vegas, New Guy Rob sits down with award-winning, multi-platinum songwriter, vocalist, producer, and vocal coach Melanie Andrews. Melanie shares the remarkable story of growing up as the granddaughter of legendary jazz trumpeter Snooky Young and how her teenage friendship with Janet Jackson led to her co-writing the hit “Let’s Wait Awhile” for the landmark Control album. She also reveals that she’s the voice heard with Janet at the beginning of “What Have You Done for Me Lately.”   Melanie takes Rob inside her work with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Maurice White and Earth, Wind & Fire, and a career whose songwriting and vocals have contributed to records selling millions of copies. She also discusses three decades as a vocal coach, her book Built to Last: The Vocal Handbook, her upcoming Platinum Pen: The Writer’s Handbook, and her smooth jazz/R&B solo album Soulmate Live.   Plus, hear what’s next as Melanie expands into songwriting and music supervision for film and television, including her new song “New Chapter.”

    Melanie Andrews: Writing Janet Jackson’s “Let’s Wait Awhile,” Soulmate Live & a Life in Music

  6. Sep 1

    Toni Redd on Jazz After Dark, Nancy Wilson & Her Musical Journey | Artists To Watch Las Vegas

    Vocalist Toni Redd joins host Carlaya at KUNV Studios for a conversation about her musical journey, her lifelong love of jazz and R&B, and her upcoming performance at Jazz After Dark at The Space in Las Vegas. Toni shares how artists including Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan helped shape her sound, recalls the unforgettable experience of meeting Nancy Wilson, and discusses her musical friendship and collaborations with saxophonist Tom Braxton. She also previews what audiences can expect from Jazz After Dark: a high-energy mix of traditional jazz, smooth jazz and R&B, along with performances featuring Tom Braxton and an outstanding lineup of musicians. Toni closes with advice for young and aspiring artists about education, perseverance and believing in yourself. Jazz After DarkMonday, September 7The Space — Las VegasDoors: 4 p.m. | Show: 5 p.m. Listen to 91.5 Jazz & More all week for opportunities to win tickets. Artists To Watch Las Vegas is produced at KUNV Studios on the campus of UNLV in Las Vegas, Nevada.

  7. Aug 31

    Come From Away Cast on Bringing the Powerful 9/11 Story to Las Vegas | Artists to Watch

    The cast of Come From Away joins host Carlaya on Artists to Watch – Las Vegas for a conversation about bringing the acclaimed musical’s powerful true story of compassion, community, and human connection to the Super Summer Theatre stage. Director Nakazi Harris and cast members Iler Evan, Rich, and Amy Solomon discuss portraying real people whose lives intersected in Gander, Newfoundland, after 38 planes carrying thousands of passengers were diverted there following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The cast shares how research, firsthand conversations with people connected to the true story, and the production’s focus on authentic storytelling helped shape their performances.  The conversation also explores the musical’s enduring message of kindness, including how the people of Gander opened their community to complete strangers and how relationships formed during those extraordinary days continue decades later. The cast explains why that message feels especially meaningful as the production coincides with the 25th anniversary of September 11.  Come From Away runs September 4–19 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, closing out Super Summer Theatre’s 51st season. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m.  Artists to Watch – Las Vegas spotlights the performers, musicians, creators, and productions shaping the Las Vegas arts and entertainment community.

    Come From Away Cast on Bringing the Powerful 9/11 Story to Las Vegas | Artists to Watch

  8. Aug 13

    Nicholas Cole Talks First Las Vegas Show at Sunset Jazz Series | Artists to Watch Las Vegas

    Nicholas Cole is headed to Las Vegas for the first time, and before he takes the stage at the Sunset Jazz Series, he joins Carlaya for the latest episode of Artists to Watch Las Vegas. The chart-topping keyboardist talks about growing up in Goldsboro, North Carolina, his excitement about making his Nevada debut, and the musicians joining him onstage. Cole says fans can expect a high-energy show combining the sounds that have shaped his career—from his gospel roots to jazz and R&B. He also reveals which song he’s most looking forward to performing: fan favorite “Brown Sugar.” His advice for the Las Vegas audience? Bring your dancing shoes. NICHOLAS COLE – SUNSET JAZZ SERIES Saturday, August 15, 2026Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 8:00 PMSide Lawn at Sunset Station1301 W. Sunset Rd., Henderson, Nevada General admission seating is $25 plus applicable taxes and fees. The event is all ages when accompanied by an adult 21 or older. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or at Station Casinos Rewards Centers and Player Services. Official Ticketmaster tickets:https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1700648DB99E2FED?CAMEFROM=CFC_STATIONCASINOS_WEB_SJS2026_JAZZSERIES-STN-WEBREF Hear Nicholas Cole before he hits the stage and get to know the artist behind the music on Artists to Watch Las Vegas from 91.5 KUNV Jazz & More.

    Nicholas Cole Talks First Las Vegas Show at Sunset Jazz Series | Artists to Watch Las Vegas
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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

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  • Creator
    KUNV
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 KUNV