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With a confidence devoid of stylish swagger and arrogant ego, four normal guys stroll on stage and are transformed at the count of 1. Aaron Vegas’ soaring vocals command the strip as guitarist Steve Ervinck emphasizes with riffs that glow like neon lights. Filled out by Ron Robinson’s gambling bass lines and Nick Macklem’s high-rolling fills and beats, it is undeniable that this band is Metro Detroit’s best kept secret; but this secret won’t stay. Introducing…What Happened In Vegas.

A secret yes, having yet to reveal the true story behind their name, the players want you to step inside, come close, and let them lay out their sleeper hand of pulsing pop rock with a unique twist at the game table to indulge your desires. Dealing out mystery at every corner, What Happened In Vegas released their 6-track demo, to the surprise of all, for free on MySpace on June 23, 2008. The self-titled effort featured well over 3000 downloads on its first day alone and has sold 1000+ copies statewide since its release.

What Happened In Vegas recently released two new singles "All I Need" and “We’d Look Stunning (Acoustic) on MySpace with 194,000 and 163,000 respectively already attained. The band is looking to enter the studio early Fall to record their EP for release Fall/Winter 09. The band is heading out with Between the Trees and Goot in July for their first of many tours. The band has traded in their coupes for the van and their beds for the comfort of the road.

WHIV’s captivating performances have proven them worthy cast for main events Emery, The Ataris, Push Play, Forever the Sickest Kids, Craig Owens, Every Avenue, Envy On The Coast, and the Sleeping to name a handful. Stepping in and out of the bright lights, it’s a guarantee that WHIV’s stylish rock presence will impress like a slight of hand. But make no mistake, What Happened In Vegas is more than spectacle as the song “Attention Attention” proclaims, “With this pen, I’ll show the world what I can do with it, tomorrow won’t see the light of day, we’ll show them all.” Show them they will, but until that day impatience will thrive and anticipation will build for What Happened In Vegas to turn that final card.