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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAMING GUIDE
June 2007
International superstars, comedy icons, blues legends, country stars, soul and jazz artists, Latino artists, classic rock stars, and Asian artists—Southern California casinos have it all—hot entertainment!
Many Southern California casinos have world-class entertainment lineups all year long, but the big stars come out during the summer months and perform at Southern California casino outdoor venues and cool indoor theaters.
e 2007 season’s casino entertainment is spectacular. Just look at the artists on the cover and on these pages for a sample of some of the incredible talent coming to your favorite casinos. And see page 20 for a complete (at our presstime) Casino Entertainment Guide from June through October plus casino ticket information telephone numbers.
Harrah’s Rincon Concert Series in the Open Sky Theater
What could be better than spending a summer evening under the stars listening to great music by a favorite performer? Harrah’s Rincon Resort & Casino Open Sky Theater boasts a large roofed stage and more than 2,800 seats—the better to see and listen to the following incredible performers.
Appearing on June 7th is Linda Ronstadt, winner of 11 Grammy awards and an Emmy, with multi-platinum
hits “Di erent Drum,” “Blue Bayou,” “ at’ll Be e Day,” and “What’s New.” And do you remember when New Wave and alternative rock ruled the charts? Two popular bands that de ned this sound will share the stage at Harrah’s Rincon— e B-52’s and 10,000 Maniacs on June 23rd, joined by one of Saturday Night Live’s most recognizable stars, Jon Lovitz. Look for the Commodores and the O-Jays on July 1st, and soul legend Gladys Knight on July 29th. And on September 13th, The Doobie Brothers and Peter Frampton will rock on. And don’t miss music legends, The Platters, who will perform two free concerts
on June 27th in the Oasis Lounge.
Contact 1-800-harrahs for concert information and
purchase tickets through Ticket Web by phone 1-866- 468-3399 or online at www.ticketweb.com. Ticket prices vary. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend the
shows at the Open Sky eater and Oasis Lounge.
Viejas Concerts in the Park
Framed against the breathtaking mountains of the Cleveland National Forest and a starry sky, the 1,500-seat Concerts In the Park outdoor arena is ideal to watch your favorite performer. Every show at Viejas Casino is truly unique because the venue is unlike any other.
Viejas Casino & Outlet Center has some of the best and varied talent in Southern California due to Viejas Entertainment, a business entity of Viejas Enterprises that specializes in talent and concert booking nationwide. See page 22 for more information on this unique o shoot of a renowned tribal casino that brings many San Diego concert venues the best entertainers in the business.
In June Concerts in the Park artists include English indie rock band Bloc Party on June 16th, the New Wave rock group e B52’s on June 22nd, alternative rock band the Goo Goo Dolls & Lifehouse on June 23rd, the explosive pop rock singer Paulina Rubio on June 26th, and the experimental alternative rock band Deftones on June 27th.
In July Southern rock band Widespread Panic, on July 1st, four-time Grammy rocker Pat Benatar & Neil Girardo on July 10th, soul band Tower of Power & David Sanborn on July 25th, the de nitive Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynrd on July 26th, and hard rock band Godsmack on July 28th.
In August Grammy Award winners Texican rockers Los Lonely Boys appear on August 18th, Gipsy Kings on August 22nd, country artist Randy Travis on August 30th and comic legend Bill Cosby on August 31st. Country
singer Clay Walker appears on September 20th, multi- platinum rockers Styx appear on October 7th, and Blue Collar Comedy Tour member Bill Engvall is on October 12th.
Tickets are available at the Viejas Casino Gift Shop, all Ticketmaster outlets, or by phone at 619-220-tixs. For more Viejas Concerts in the Park information telephone the general information line at (619) 659-1996 or visit online at www.viejas.com.