FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2012
Media Contact: Tony Astran Publicity Manager Seneca Gaming Corporation Phone: 716-501-2066 E-mail: TAstran@SenecaCasinos.com
COUNTRY MUSIC LOVER’S DELIGHT THIS JULY AND AUGUST AT SENECA CASINOS NIAGARA FALLS and SALAMANCA, NY – Country music lovers are in for a treat this July and August as Seneca Casinos brings three of the music industry’s best performers to its Events Centers as part of the 2012 “Summer Rush” Concert Series. Lonestar makes a stop in Salamanca, NY, as part of its 20th anniversary tour on Saturday, July 14, at Seneca Allegany Events Center. One of country’s rising stars, Billy Currington, comes to Seneca Niagara Events Center in Niagara Falls, NY, on Saturday, July 28. And one of country music’s most accomplished performers, Trace Adkins, will deliver an unforgettable concert at Seneca Allegany on Sunday, August 26. Tickets start at just $35 to hear Lonestar’s classic hits such as “Amazed,” “I’m Already There” and “Mr. Mom” live at Seneca Allegany Events Center on July 14 at 7 p.m. The multi-platinum country music quartet is reunited with original lead singer Richie McDonald in time for its 20th anniversary tour, and also is in the process of making a new, self-produced album. Lonestar has achieved 10 No. 1 country hits as well as the 1999 ACM Single of the Year and Song of the Year for “Amazed,” and 2001 CMA Vocal Group of the Year. Billy Currington broke onto the country music scene in 2003 and already has an impressive six No. 1 country hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, such as “People Are Crazy,” “Pretty Good at Drinkin’ Beer” and “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right.” Currington calls his latest album, Enjoy Yourself, a “good vibe” album, and said he hopes “it’s one of those albums that people can put in when they’re hanging out in their camp spot or they’re grilling out by their pool and just feel good through the whole thing.” His rich tenor and relaxed delivery have earned him multiple music award nominations, including seven in 2010 for the song “People Are Crazy” from the Grammy, ACM, and CMA Awards. Tickets for the July 28 show at 8 p.m. at Seneca Niagara Events Center start at $60.
Trace Adkins is one of country music’s most versatile and accomplished entertainers. In the 15 years since his platinum debut, he released 10 studio albums, three greatest hits packages, and 30 chart singles. Along the way, he earned four Grammy nominations, three ACM awards, and two CMT awards. Adkins also made his mark as a TV and film actor, a voiceover artist, an author, a social commentator, and a participant on NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice.” At Seneca Allegany Events Center on Sunday, August 28, he will perform many of his hits as well as songs from his latest album, Proud to Be Here – including the Top Ten single “Just Fishin’.” Tickets start at $65 for the 5 p.m. show. Tickets for all three country music shows are available at Seneca Casino box offices, Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, or by phone at 800-745-3000. Upcoming “Summer Rush” entertainment this summer at Seneca Casinos includes: Event / Date / Time / Venue / Starting Ticket Price Frank Caliendo, June 23, 8 p.m., Seneca Niagara Events Center, $40 Night of a Thousand Laughs Direct from the World Famous Friars Club Starring Stewie Stone and Dick Capri, June 30, 3 p.m., Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, $30 Sylvia Browne, June 30, 7 p.m., Seneca Allegany Events Center, $30 Night of a Thousand Laughs Direct from the World Famous Friars Club Starring Stewie Stone and Dick Capri, June 30, 8 p.m., Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, $40 The Fabulous Thunderbirds, July 6, 8 p.m., Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, $35 Stevie Nicks, July 7, 8 p.m., Seneca Niagara Events Center, SOLD OUT Bette & Barry (Bette Midler / Barry Manilow tribute), July 14, 3 p.m., Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, $20 Lonestar, July 14, 7 p.m., Seneca Allegany Events Center, $35 Bette & Barry (Bette Midler / Barry Manilow tribute), July 14, 8 p.m., Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, $30 Ann Hampton Callaway Presents the Streisand Songbook, July 20, 8 p.m., Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, $45 Lou Christie, July 21, 3 p.m., Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, $30 Lou Christie, July 21, 8 p.m., Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, $40 Billy Currington, July 28, 8 p.m., Seneca Niagara Events Center, $60 Meat Loaf, July 29, 5 p.m., Seneca Allegany Events Center, $65
Live from Las Vegas: Jay White as Neil Diamond, August 4, 3 p.m., Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, $30 Live from Las Vegas: Jay White as Neil Diamond, August 4, 8 p.m., Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, $40 Rik Emmett, August 10, 8 p.m., Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, $45 Joe Walsh, August 11, 7 p.m., Seneca Allegany Events Center, $65 Larry the Cable Guy, August 18, 7 p.m., Seneca Niagara Events Center, $60 Larry the Cable Guy, August 18, 10 p.m., Seneca Niagara Events Center, $60 Preservation Hall Jazz Band, August 24, 8 p.m., Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, $50 (on sale July 2 at noon) Viva Santana (Carlos Santana tribute), August 25, 3 p.m., Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, $30 (on sale July 2 at noon) Viva Santana (Carlos Santana tribute), August 25, 8 p.m., Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, $40 (on sale July 2 at noon) Trace Adkins, August 26, 5 p.m., Seneca Allegany Events Center, $65 Artie Lange & Nick DiPaolo, September 1, 8 p.m., Seneca Niagara Events Center, $40 (restricted to ages 18+ only) About Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel is located just minutes from the world-famous Niagara Falls in Western New York, near the Canadian border. The property is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. Guests can enjoy 147,000 square feet of gaming space with 4,000 slot machines and 100 table games, 10 restaurants, live entertainment and a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning, 26-story hotel with 604 recently-renovated deluxe rooms, a spa and salon, fitness center and indoor pool. Please visit www.SenecaCasinos.com for more information. About Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel is nestled at the foot of the majestic Allegany Mountains along the New York/Pennsylvania border and is located off exit 20 of the Interstate 86 near U.S. Route 219. The property is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. Guests can enjoy 2,000 slot machines and 33 table games, seven dining locations, live entertainment and a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel with 212 deluxe hotel rooms, a spa and salon, fitness center and indoor pool. Please visit www.SenecaCasinos.com for more information. ###