Steely Dan kicks off Venetian Las Vegas residency

Last night, Steely Dan kicked off their nine-night residency at the Opaline Theatre at The Venetian Las Vegas. Steely Dan entranced the sold-out audience with a set of their classic songs and diverse selections from their extraordinary catalog, including "Reelin' in the Years," "Josie," "Peg," "Hey 19" and many others.

Joining Steely Dan's Donald Fagen and Walter Becker on this residency in the "Entertainment Capital of the World" are the brilliant and acclaimed musicians who have famously supported them in recent years, including Jon Herington (guitar), Keith Carlock (drums), Freddie Washington (bass), Jim Beard (keyboards), a four-piece horn section and three backup vocalists. Journalists have noted that one has to go back to the legendary big bands of a previous era to find a touring ensemble with the virtuosity, versatility and vise-like cohesion of the Steely Dan touring ensemble.