The hearts of many fans (Mine Included) have stopped!
My 1st instinct as a writer, journalist & fan is to ask the question:
Is there anything that the fans (And Local Bands) can do to save OUR Rock Bar?
Count’s Vamp’d Rock Bar & Grill isn't just another bar—it is a sanctuary for rock and metal fans in a city known for glitz, glam, and entertainment. Founded by Danny “Count” Koker, star of the History Channel’s Counting Cars, the venue opened in 2011 in the former home of Feelgoods on West Sahara Avenue. What followed was a 14-year run that transformed Vamp’d into a cornerstone of Las Vegas’s live music scene.
From Grammy-winning artists to local tribute bands, the stage at Count’s Vamp’d has welcomed acts from all levels of the rock spectrum. Fans could catch intimate shows from rock legends one night and discover rising stars the next. The venue's dedication to genuine, no-frills rock music earned it a fiercely loyal following (Me Included).
Over the years, Count’s Vamp’d has played host to unforgettable performances from bands like LA Guns, Faster Pussycat, Enuff Z’Nuff, and even Michael Monroe of Hanoi Rocks. It's become a second home for tribute bands honoring the likes of Van Halen, KISS, Metallica, and more—bringing nostalgia and energy to fans craving classic rock experiences in an up-close setting.
Vamp’d is also unique in offering fans an intimate meet-and-greet environment, often with band members mingling after shows.
Unlike the sprawling Las Vegas Strip venues, Vamp’d has soul—and it has heart!
There has been no official statement released detailing the specific reasons for the closure at the time of this writing.
The closure of Count’s Vamp’d leaves a HUGE void in the Las Vegas music landscape. As one of the few off-Strip venues catering specifically to rock and metal fans, its absence will be deeply felt by musicians and concertgoers alike.
The legacy of Count’s Vamp’d will echo for years to come. It's more than a bar. It was a heartbeat of a community, a launching pad for artists, and a home for rockers who found refuge in its dim lights and thunderous sound.
In a city built on reinvention, one can only hope that the spirit of Count’s Vamp’d finds new life in another form.
If there isn't anything that we, the fans and local bands, can do to save OUR Rock Bar....
Come Saturday, June 28th.
The local music scene will be losing a legend!
Rock in peace, Count's Vamp’d. You will be missed by many !!
GE
Count's Vamp'd Official Website