Here Today... Gone To Hell!

Darling Stilettos on the road to residency

By Robin Leach

Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010

One moment, the Las Vegas Hilton showroom was saying a fond farewell to the smooth pop sounds of Barry Manilow, and the next, it was welcoming the rock- and sex-fueled manic music of drummer Matt Sorum?s Darling Stilettos.

(Now that his five-year Hilton contract has expired, Barry is moving to the Strip and starts a new headline residency run at the Paris in early March.)

It was the second Las Vegas concert in 10 days for the legendary member of Velvet Revolver, Guns ?n? Roses and The Cult, among others, but this time around, Matt?s not the star attraction: He?s the manager and backup musician.

?We?re looking for a regular home in Vegas,? Matt told our contributing photographer Tom Donoghue, who shot this fiery photo gallery over the weekend. ?This is rock ?n? roll a go-go, and it belongs in Vegas. The two were meant for each other.?

I?d talked previously with Matt, at the recent Lady Gaga concert in The Pearl Concert Theater in the Palms, about his plans for his girlfriend Ace Harper?s group. Darling Stilettos played the Palms Lounge showroom the same weekend in their first Las Vegas showcase while Matt Goss was on a short break from the lounge.

Now with the second successful showcase wrapped up, Matt is confident that they?ll have a permanent weekend home here soon. ?The crowds were great, and their enthusiasm for what we?re doing was fantastic,? he said. ?They love the girls, and they love the music.?

Former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Ace, who has been dating Matt for five years, is the lead singer of the group of four of the sexiest singer-dancers you?ve ever seen or heard. Ace, Gina, Lindsey and Allie take their audiences on a very sexy journey through 1970s and ?80s rock classics.

Matt plays backup drums for the shows, and guitarist Nick Perri of Shinedown, Perry Ferrell and Silvertide fame completes the lineup.

Matt told me: ?It?s a nonstop, high-energy show, with the girls taking a breath only when they change outfits. I love what they?re doing. Some people will immediately think Pussycat Dolls, but when they actually see the show, it?s completely different because we?re focused on the journey of classic rock with ?70s and ?80s music.

?Yes, it?s four gorgeous girls singing and dancing, but in never-ending costume changes, and these are real rock stars in their own right.?

Tom told me: ?They had the crowd smiling, screaming and shouting. It was a rockin? good show.?

Vegas DeLuxe will follow the progress of Darling Stilettos and post the news when they land their residency.

Photos: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/jan/05/photo-gallery-darling-stilettos-road-residency/

www.nickperri.net is up and running, content is growing daily..

Lot's of DS/Sorum mentions throughout..

There are some photos of the Darling Stilettos w/Matt in part 2 of this video blog.

Nick Perri in "Taking Hollywood pt 1"

Go behind the scenes with Nick in the first of a series of videos documenting the journey from studio to stage. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yFQ90hdkgw

"Taking Hollywood pt 2"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HORNHz4J5cM

This isn't in Las Vegas but...

The Darling Stilettos w/Matt Sorum at Keyclub January 21st

Poster: http://www.mattsorum.tv/darling-stilettos-at-keyclub-jan-21/

Some video of Matt Sorum w/Darling Stilettos at the Hilton:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk5J3q834Yg

Matt has an upcoming show with the Darling Stilettos at the Roxy on Feb. 18th.  I don't know if they are still working on the Las Vegas residency...but this group would be a perfect fit for Vegas.

Darling Stilettos teaser

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqdxudLVz7g

Darling Stilettos - The Roxy "Sex action"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc1t1JWUz5s

Darling Stilettos at Key Club Hollywood

March 23, 2010 ? The Darling Stilettos performing LIVE at Key Club with drummer Matt Sorum of Velvet Revolver & Guns & Roses.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyJFW7pcBMY

Matt w/Darling Stilettos will be playing this week at Johnny's Dive in Redondo Beach for $2 Tuesday.

From Matt Sorum:

 :-\

Darling Stilettos the future of Rock N Roll

about 10 hours ago via UberTwitter

The Darling Stilettos - Live Performance In Las Vegas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oAp11hSU_8

how is that shit rock n roll. enough is enough already...
if sorum didnt have his name to that they wouldnt have anything....

Agreed, they're really not very good  :no:

Here is a Darling Stilettos promo with Matt Sorum for the Stugis RockNRev Festival Aug. 9th.  :-X

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbbCQlb7_RY

Darling Stilettos are headed to Sturgis Rock N Rev Festival opening for Hell Yeah , Three Days Grace and Godsmack August 9th

http://tweetphoto.com/36939178

A few photos of Matt and his girlfriend Ace Harper:

http://www.contactmusic.com/photos.nsf/main/matt_sorum_5473021

From Gilby Clarke:

Hanging with Matt Sorum and the Darling Stillettos in Sturgis.

Photo: http://twitpic.com/2d96a7

DARLING STILETTOS ROCK THE VIPER THIS FRIDAY

Come to the Viper this friday to see Darling Stilettos hosted by Cherie Currie and special guest Gilby Clarke

http://mattsorum.com/darling-stilettos-rock-the-viper-this-friday/

From Gilby Clarke:

playing at the Viper Room tomorrow with Matt Sorum + the Darling Stilettos - 12pm.

about 12 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry?

Some photos courtesy of Christy Borgman:

Darling Stilettos, along with Matt Sorum on drums, Nick Maybury on guitar and Grant Fitzpatrick on bass. Gilby Clarke was a special guest guitarist and Cherie Currie introduced them.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=27850&l=75642a349d&id=114215798607536

From Matt Sorum:

Don't forget to get ur tickets for Darling stilettos RNR A GoGo Sept 17th Viper Very surprise guests. DJ morty and hot gogos. 15 bucks

On Saturday 4th September 2010, @mattsorum said:

Hey Friends. Darling Stilettos take NYC next weekend. Old CBGB store w Alice Cooper, Cherie Currie, Wayne Kramer etc. The 11th then Webster hall the office the 12th

Is Nick Perri still playing with them?  Their site lists a Nick Maybury and Grant Fitzpatrick.

And this is video of their Sept. 12th appearance at Webster Hall.

DARLING STILETTOS with MATT SORUM rock n roll ago-go

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmpQ_bcLLbs

DARLING STILETTOS And THE LAST VEGAS - Free Show In Chicago

October 07, 2010

The Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago, IL will host Jack Daniel's 160th Birthday Party on October 11th beginning at 7pm. Festivities include complimentary food and drink as well as free performances from DARLING STILETTOS And THE LAST VEGAS. Admission to the first 400 through RSVP only at JackDaniels160th@mail.com.

On Thursday 14th October 2010, @mattsorum said:

RT @darlingstiletto: Show this Friday at Viper Room! Full show with costumes, visuals, and RnFR! Be sure to get ur tickets before they sell out http://www.viperroom.com

From Matt Sorum:

Miami dolphins tailgate party today with Darling Stilettos @darlingstiletto with @davenavarro6767 on guitar. Will be a rockin game

about 6 hours ago via ?berTwitter

From Matt and Dave Navarro's appearance with the Darling Stilettos at the Miami Dolphins' tailgate party.  So Matt Sorum is not the only one dating a Darling Stiletto...

Press conference:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag7t5nTDESA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHOcN-rMPFY

Performance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpHgUdTdcPs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sj7f3cj4MD0

Get ur tickets for Viper Nov 12th for RNR A Gogo with Darling Stilettos. This show will sell out. www.viperroom.com

about 15 hours ago via ?berTwitter

He's got her using the megaphone. :D

From Matt Sorum:

Checking out "Darling Stilettos EPK" on Darling Stilettos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPLdpFwRXjM

i tweeted frances about darling stilettos and she said that that the band broke up.

https://twitter.com/frances315