EDC crowd makes its presence felt; ‘Rock Vault’ band rocks some new gear

Andrew Freeman) of the original Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship. With “Rock Vault,” Thomas’ set is expected to feature “Jane,” “We Built This City” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.” Thomas will join for the show’s ’80s segment, which is the production’s strongest stretch (we say with a great deal of bias).

• The Plaza is forcing its will in its attempt to become the entertainment center of Fremont Street. Louie Anderson is set to headline the hotel’s showroom beginning July 10. (Incidentally, Anderson is seeking an apt opening act, and not a comedian, to kick off his shows at the Plaza. Email louie@louieanderson.com to submit a performance clip or for contact with Anderson.)

Already, the Plaza has its own comedy-room partnership with Joe Sanfelippo and his Bonkerz Comedy Club, a 100-seat room just off the casino floor. The showroom’s prize at the moment is the Phat Pack, starring Ted Keegan, Bruce Ewing and Randal Keith. All three were members of the “Phantom — Las Vegas Spectacular” cast at the Venetian and have extensive stage experience elsewhere (Keegan with the touring production of “Phantom,” Ewing with “Forever Plaid” at the Flamingo and Gold Coast, and Keith with “Les Miserables”). On Sunday, Keegan was away to tend to family concerns, and Kristen Hertzenberg (Christine in “Phantom”) answered the call to perform on short notice. It was a wonderful show but disheartening to experience the performance in a showroom about a third full. These are some top-tier entertainers, as good as you will find anywhere. So get there.