Creed, Bachman & Turner join Sheryl Crow and Bad Company this summer at
Casino Rama
Announcing the August 2010 Concert Line-up
RAMA, Ontario, May 11 /CNW/ - It's going to be a hit-filled summer at Casino Rama as previously announced artists Sheryl Crow and Bad Company are joined by alternative rockers Creed, and the much anticipated classic rock reunion of Bachman & Turner this August at Casino Rama. Other concert highlights include country superstars Dwight Yoakam & Randy Travis, pop sensation Tears for Fears and a special musical tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
The August 2010 concert line-up includes performances by:
Bad Company (Previously Announced) Wednesday, August 4 SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 7 PM Tickets are $43/$53 Original members Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs and Simon Kirke reunite to perform this super groups many timeless rock anthems which have included: "Can't Get Enough", "Feel Like Making Love", "Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy", "Shooting Star" & "Bad Company". Creed "The 20-10 Tour" Thursday, August 5 SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 7 PM Tickets are $45/$55 This premier alternative rock band hits the Casino Rama stage to perform some of their seven consecutive No.1 hits: "With Arms Wide Open", "Higher", "My Sacrifice", as well as tracks off their latest album "Full Circle". Neil Sedaka Friday, August 6 & Saturday, August 7 SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8PM Tickets are $28/$35 Popular singer, songwriter & pianist returns to perform his many Top 40 hits including: "Oh! Carol", "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" & "Calendar Girl". Sheryl Crow (Previously Announced) Wednesday, August 11 SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 7 PM Tickets are $75/$85 Back by popular demand this award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist is best known for chart-topping hits: "All I Wanna Do", "If It Makes You Happy", "The First Cut Is the Deepest", "Everyday Is a Winding Road" & "Soak Up the Sun". The Beach Boys Thursday, August 12 SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 7 PM Friday, August 13 SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM Tickets are $35/$40 Original band members Mike Love and Bruce Johnston perform the legendary group's greatest hits, such as: "Surfer Girl", "I Get Around", "Surfin' U.S.A.", "Good Vibrations" & "Kokomo". Tears for Fears Saturday, August 14 SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM Tickets are $30/$40 This British pop duo rose to fame during the MTV heyday of the '80's by performing hits: "Everybody Wants to Rule the World", "Shout", "Head Over Heels" & "Woman in Chains". Dwight Yoakam Thursday, August 19 SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 7 PM Tickets are $45/$55 Platinum selling country artist and acclaimed actor returns to the Casino Rama stage to perform his many hits which have included: "Guitars, Cadillacs", "Honky Tonk Man", "Streets of Bakersfield", "I Sang Dixie" & "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". Kris Kristofferson Friday, August 20 & Saturday, August 21 SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM Tickets are $35/$45 Singer, songwriter and actor, his many legendary hits have included: "Me and Bobby McGee", "Help Me Make It Through The Night" & "From the Bottle to the Bottom", as well as songs made famous by music legends such Janis Joplin, Jerry Lee Lewis, Willy Nelson and Johnny Cash. Bachman & Turner "Forged in Rock Tour" Thursday, August 26 SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 7 PM Tickets start at $45/$55 One of rock music's most welcome and unexpected reunions hits the Casino Rama stage, when the creative engine that drove Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Randy Bachman and Fred Turner, rock the house. They are known for rock anthems: "Takin' Care of Business", "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet", "Let it Ride" & "Roll On Down The Highway". Randy Travis Friday, August 27 SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM Tickets start at $45/$55 Multi-platinum country artist returns to perform his many award-winning songs. He is best known for hits: "Three Wooden Crosses", "Forever and Ever, Amen", "Look Heart, No Hands" & "Diggin' Up Bones". The Music of Michael Jackson: A Pop Symphony Saturday, August 28 SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM Tickets are $30/$35 Join conductor Brent Havens, the Pop Symphony Orchestra and guest vocalists for an evening filled with hit after hit from the legendary 40- year musical career of Michael Jackson. Iconic hits performed will include: "ABC", "I'll Be There", "Beat It", "Thriller", "The Way You Make Me Feel" and many, many more. In addition the Casino would like to announce that the following great country act has been added to the previously announced July 2010 concert line-up: Tanya Tucker Saturday, July 17 SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM Tickets are $30/$35 A celebrated County sensation since her first hit at 13 years of age, her remarkable streak of Top Ten and Top 40 hits include: "What's Your Mama's Name", "Would You Lay With Me (In A Field Of Stone)", "I Won't Take Less Than Your Love" & "Old Weakness Coming on Strong".
Exclusive advanced ticket purchase for Players Passport(TM) Club Members begins Sunday, May 16 at 10 am in-person only at the Casino Rama Box Office and Monday, May 17 at 12 noon in person at the Box Office and online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by calling (416)870-8000. Special code required for Monday's advance purchase period.
Please note a limited number of tickets are available for advanced Players Passport on-sale and a code is required for Ticketmaster purchases. Advanced on-sale ticket limit is 8 per customer per show. Please adhere to published ticket limits. Orders exceeding the ticket limit may be cancelled without notice by TicketMaster at its discretion. This includes duplicate orders having the same billing address or credit card.
Tickets go on-sale to the general public on Tuesday, May 18 at 12 noon and will be available in-person at the Casino Rama Box Office, at all TicketMaster locations, by calling (416) 870-8000 and online at www.casinorama.com. Ticket prices do not include applicable taxes or service charges.
As a re-cap the Casino Rama Summer Concert line-up will feature:
------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 2010: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three Dog Night Fri. July 2 & Sat. July 3 $30/$40 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Counting Crows: Fri. July 9 $40/$50 Traveling Circus & Medicine Show featuring Augustana ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Travis Tritt Sat. July 10 $45/$55 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vietnamese Summer Fun Festival Sun. July 11 Comp only ------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Mellencamp Tues. July 13 & Wed. July 14 $85/$100/$125 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROB THOMAS - A Special Thurs. July 15 $50/$60 Intimate Performance Benefiting The Sidewalk Angels Foundation ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Celtic Woman Fri. July 16 $45/$55 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tanya Tucker (Just announced) Sat. July 17 $30/$35 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Merle Haggard Tues. July 20 & Wed. July 21 $50/$60 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lynyrd Skynyrd Thurs. July 22 $50/$60 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heart Fri. July 23 $45/$55 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lee Anne Womack Sat. July 24 $30/$40 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Creedence Clearwater Revisited Fri. July 30 & Sat. July 31 $35/$45 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 2010: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (pre-sale May 16/17, on-sale May 18) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bad Company Wed. Aug. 4 $43/$53 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Creed "The 20-10 Tour" Thurs. Aug. 5th $45/$55 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neil Sedaka Fri. Aug. 6 & Sat. Aug. 7 $28/$35 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sheryl Crow Wed. Aug. 11 $75/$85 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Beach Boys Thurs. Aug. 12 & Fri. Aug. 13 $35/$40 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tears for Fears Sat. Aug. 14 $30/$40 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dwight Yoakam Thurs. Aug. 19 $45/$55 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kris Kristofferson Fri. Aug. 20 & Sat. Aug. 21 $35/$45 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bachman & Turner "Forged in Rock Tour" Thurs. Aug. 26 $45/$55 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Randy Travis Fri. Aug. 27 $45/$55 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music of Michael Jackson: A Pop Symphony Sat. Aug. 28 $30/$35 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating since July 31, 1996, Casino Rama is Ontario's only First Nations commercial casino. The Casino offers a complete entertainment experience with over 2,500 slot machines, more than 110 gaming tables, 10 unique restaurants, a world-class 5,000 seat Entertainment Centre, and a 300-room all-suite, full-service hotel, featuring spa and health club facilities. Casino Rama is operated by Penn National Gaming, Inc.
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