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Soboba Casino Summer Outdoor Concerts
e 12,000 seat Soboba Arena is host to super rockers Three Dog Night on June 27th. Plus don’t miss the free July Fourth Celebration concert of Earth, Wind & Fire on July 3rd. Los Lonely Boys perform on August 24th, and in one of the region’s most incredible events, blues fans will not want to miss the B.B. King Blues Fest with Al Green & Etta James on
September 7th. Gretchen Wilson performs on October 12th. And on June 8th, August 4th, and October 7th don’t miss the thrilling mixed martial arts King of the Cage events. Stay cool in AC’s Lounge at Soboba, where Leon Russell performs on
June 13th, Deana Carter on July 11th, Dickey Betts on July 25th, and Kansas on August 8th. You can buy tickets online at www.ticketmaster.com, or call Soboba Casino for information at 888-772-7626.
Wanttobeattheheatandenjoyyourfavoriteentertainersin a cool indoor venue? ese Southern California casinos have incredible theaters just to showcase fantastic entertainers.
Sycuan Casino’s Showcase Theatre
Sycuan Casino’s Showcase Theater features Academy Award- winning songwriter and soul artist Isaac Hayes on June 1st; the amazing Peking Acrobats from June 14th through June
17th; pop vocalists The Lettermen on July 26th; the legendary Debbie Reynolds on August 10th; country artist Tracy Byrd on September 13th; comedian Paul Rodriguez on October 18th; and the fabulous extravaganza Cirque Balagan on October 25th through October 28th.
Fantastic Headliners at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Stay cool in the Coachella Valley at Fantasy Springs’ fabulous Special Events Center hot summer concerts. e summer lineup begins with incredible talent including Grammy winning classic rock/pop singer Linda Ronstadt on June 2nd. And on June 15th join Solid Gold Dance Party featuring a large oor for dancing and grooving to the live performances of the Village People, Thelma Houston, A Taste Of Honey, Peaches & Herb, Maxine Nightingale, France Joli, and Anita Ward.
On July 27th four-time Grammy Award winner Lyle Lovett, and multiple Grammy Award winner k.d. lang, whose song book includes country, jazz, pop perform. On August 5th, Clay
Aiken, pop singer of “American Idol” fame will perform in concert. Friday, August 31st Gipsy Kings, bring their fusion of amenco with Afro-Cuban rhythms. On Sept. 9th, Vince Gill and Amy Grant, the award-winning husband and wife country and Christian/pop singers will perform in concert with the Del McCoury Band. October 20th, Charley Pride, the Country Music Hall of Famer, will perform in concert. And on Friday, October 26th, Alice Cooper, the world’s most beloved heavy metal entertainer will perform in concert.
Ticket prices vary and are available at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Special Events Center box o ce, or charge by phone at (760) 342-5000 or (800) 827-2946 or online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com.
Spotlight Showroom at Spotlight 29 Casino
At Spotlight 29 Casino, the 2,200-seat beauty of the Spotlight Showroom presents comedian and lm star Chris Tucker on June 23rd, Gary Puckett and Juice Newton on July 7th, R&B group New Edition on August 4th, comedian Lisa Lampanelli on August 11th, and country music’s Lonestar on August 25th. Call toll free 1-800-585-3737 for more information. Tickets are available at the Spotlight 29
Box O ce or at Star Tickets Plus.
Casino Entertainment Guide
Check out the highlights of the fantastic entertainment at Southern California casinos in the Casino Entertainment Guide on page 20. e guide does not contain every scheduled concert, but lists many of the exciting entertainers from June through October. Check with each casino’s web site or ask at the casino for a full entertainment list. Sometimes an artist may be booked at several di erent casinos within a month, so if you miss your favorite act at one casino, you may be able to catch it at another casino.
Times for shows vary, and may begin anywhere between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Show prices range from $20 to $100, depending on the event. Remember, if you have a players club card for the host casino, you may be able to receive a discount, so have your players card handy when you call to purchase tickets. If you are a VIP players club member,
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