Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy Camp CEO David Fishof has been working on his jam-with-the-stars concept for 1

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Music director Kip Winger is essentially head counselor, making sure things run smooth for campers at every level of playing experience and overseeing the bands' recording sessions. Every consideration is given to enable a life-changing experience, from expert tech help to hot-and-cold buffet offerings. Daily presentations—the blues camp featured guitar workshops and a mind-blowing lecture on oscillation by Jeff "Skunk" Baxter—round out the daytime experience, while the bands head to MGM Grand's Rouge lounge for nightly gigs that often feature surprise guests jumping up onstage.
Fishof gives major credit to MGM Grand President Scott Sibella and Vice President of Entertainment Mark Prows for helping turn up the Las Vegas experience to 11. "They have been amazing," says Fishof. travel in costa rica "They said, 'We want to give them the experience that you want to give them.' I thought that was incredible. I've made this experience 300 times better. The fact that you can play live (while staying at MGM Grand) is amazing."