A little rock, a little country and a little comedy round out the summer at Casino Rama

Announcing the August 2013 concert line-up 

RAMA, ON (Monday, May 13, 2013) – Casino Rama is pleased to announce another month of stellar entertainment as we keep the good times rockin’ & rollin’ this summer with our August 2013 concert line-up.

Highlights include live performances by rockers Bad Company, the return of comedian Jeff Dunham with a brand new tour and country favourites Lonestar.  In addition, new concerts have been added to the previously announced summer line-up including alternative rockers The Wallflowers lead by Jakob Dylan.

The August 2013 concert line-up features:

Masters of Illusion

Thursday, August 1st

SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 7 PM

Tickets are $25/$35

Based on the award winning TV series, this touring magic show will feature over half a dozen renowned performers – from daring escapologists, eye-popping illusionists, amazing quick-change artists and beautiful dancers – all LIVE!

Happy Together Tour 2013

Friday, August 2

SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM

Tickets are $30/$40

Come enjoy the music of the '60's with hit makers: The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, Mark Lindsay, former lead singer of Paul Revere & The Raiders and Gary Lewis & The Playboys.

Bad Company

Saturday, August 3

SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM

Tickets are $50/$60

Celebrating their 40th anniversary, this British rock band is best known for hits: "Can't Get Enough", "Bad Company" and "Feel Like Makin' Love".

The Music of Abba with Arrival from Sweden

Friday, August 9 & Saturday, August 10

SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM

Tickets are $20/$25

The world’s top ABBA tribute band, and the only band with exclusive rights to the ABBA name and original hits such as “Mamma Mia”, “Chiquitita”, “Take a Chance on Me”, “Waterloo” and many more.

Rock’N’Blues Fest

Saturday, August 17

SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM

Tickets are $30/$40

It’s like watching a live classic rock & blues history lesson as these 5 amazing artists perform: Ten Years After, Edgar Winter Band, Canned Heat, Rick Derringer & Pat Travers.

Jeff Dunham: Disorderly Conduct Tour 2013

Thursday, August 22

SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 7 PM

Tickets are $60/$70

This American ventriloquist, comedian and star of several televised comedy specials, is back by popular demand with an all new tour.  He is best known for his hilarious politically incorrect, insulting and ill-tempered humour.

Please note: Show contents are determined by the artist and may be offensive to some patrons.

Lonestar

Friday, August 23

SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM

Tickets are $30/$35

Country super band returns to perform many of their many #1 hits.  They are best known for singles: “Amazed”, “I’m Already There”, “Mr. Mom” & “My Front Porch Looking In”.

Italian Divas:

Iva Zanicchi & Gigliola Cinquetti

Sunday, August 25

SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 7 PM

Tickets are $35/$45

Direct from Italy, we welcome to the stage two acclaimed performers who have each won the prestigious Sanremo Festival several times.  Iva is best known for songs: “Non pensare a me”, “Zingara” & “Ciao cara come stai?”.  Gigliola is best known for hits: “Non hol’eta” and Dio come ti amo”.

Nancy Sit, Louis Yuen & King Kong

薛家燕 、阮兆祥 、金剛

「加大歡喜」演唱會

Tuesday, August 27

SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 7 PM

Tickets start at $48

This hilarious Hong Kong trio will delight the crowd with their song and comedy routines that promise a night full of laughs.

We are also pleased to announce the following additions to our previously announced June & July 2013 concert line-ups:

National Aboriginal Day Celebrations:

Vince Fontaine’s Indian City

Friday, June 21

SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM

Tickets are $15/$20

Join us for the spectacular new musical adventure from Juno award-winning musician Vince Fontaine, Indian City. A one-of-a-kind show that revels in the mystique and spirit of North America’s First People, it will feature powerful musical and dance performances.

Hacken Lee

李克勤演奏廳 2013 World Tour

Wednesday, June 26

SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 7 PM

Tickets start at $68

Back by popular demand, this Hong Kong based Cantopop singer will take the stage to perform his greatest hits which include: 「愛不釋手」、「紅日」、「大會堂演奏廳」、「飛花」等.

The Wallflowers

Friday, July 5

SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM

Tickets are $20/$30

American alternative rock band best known for hits: "One Headlight", "6th Avenue Heartache", "The Difference" & their latest single "Reboot the Mission".

Marty Stuart & Connie Smith

Friday, July 12

SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM
Tickets are $18/$25
Prepare to be entertained by country royalty as this duo perform together & separately their many hits that include country, pop, gospel & blues, such as: “Hearts Like Ours”, “The Prayer of the Drunkard’s Little Girl”, “Little Things” & “Just One Time”.

Exclusive advanced ticket purchase for Players Passport™ Club Members begins Sunday, May 19 at 10 am in-person only at the Casino Rama Box Office, Facebook Fans & Club Members on Monday, May 20 at 12 noon in person at the Box Office and online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by calling toll free 1- 877-599-RAMA (7262). Special code required for Monday’s advance purchase period which can be found on the Casino Rama Resort Facebook page.  

Tickets go on-sale to the general public on Tuesday, May 21 at 12 noon and will be available in-person at the Casino Rama Box Office, at all TicketMaster locations, by calling toll free 1-877-599-RAMA (7262) and online at www.casinorama.com. Ticket prices do not include applicable taxes or service charges.  

PER SHOW TICKET LIMIT:  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. 

Patrons must be over 19 years of age with valid government issued photo identification and not self-excluded from any gaming facility in Ontario to attend concerts & events.

Operating since July 31, 1996, Casino Rama is Ontario's only First Nations commercial casino and has earned a reputation for presenting exclusive world-class sporting, entertainment & television events. 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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