Santana’s Hard Rock Residency

Carlos Santana has signed a multiyear deal at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s new Joint in Las Vegas.

Apparently, The Joint will be the only place you’ll be able to see Santana west of the Mississippi through 2010, according to a statement from AEG Live.

The residency, called “Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through The Hits” debuts May 27.

“Bringing Santana to The Joint at Hard Rock elevates the entertainment options in Las Vegas,” John Meglen, president and co-CEO of AEG Live / Concerts West said in the statement. “AEG Live set the standard for major residency shows in Vegas with Celine, Elton, Cher and Bette over at The Colosseum, and now we are setting the standard for rock and roll residencies with this new deal.”

The show is set to feature Santana and his band performing career-spanning classics and the stage is being created by Frank the Plumber, which recently designed the tour set for Madonna’s Sticky & Sweet outing.

Santana will play approximately 36 shows per year at the venue. Like those who played Vegas residencies before him – Celine Dion, Elton John, Barry Manilow – only the first batch of dates has been announced. Along with May 27 opener, Santana is also playing The Joint May 28, 30-31, June 3-4, 6-7, 10-11 and 13-14, Aug. 26-27, 29-30, and Sept. 2, and 4-6.

“It is a great honor for Santana to be the first resident performer at the new Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino,” Santana said. “My wish is for it to be a night that will move you to dance, to cry, to laugh and to feel the totality and fullness of being alive.”