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has crossed genres (and generations) by performing with younger musicians including e Pretenders, Tori Amos and Joe Perry of Aerosmith. Tickets for Tom Jones are $65–$125 and can be purchased at www.Ticketmaster.com.
But wait, there’s more! Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa’s new state-of-the-art performance venue, The Show, hosts legendary singer-songwriter Elvis Costello on July 10th, and country, rock and blues singer Bonnie Raitt on September 25th.
e very rst (and highest-selling) American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson performs at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s Special EventCenteronJuly3rd.Academy,Tony,EmmyandGrammy Award-winning Liza Minnelli performs at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa on July 8th. The Reverend Al Green, member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and recipient of the 2008 BET Lifetime Achievement Award brings his legendary R&B to Chumash Casino Resort on September 3rd. And the “King of Motown,” Smokey Robinson performs at Soboba Casino on July 3rd.
Just for Laughs
Whether your taste in comedy is high-brow or “Blue Collar” you’ll nd performers to tickle your funny bone this summer at your favorite casino. In June alone, in the DreamCatcher at Viejas Casino, see Jay Mohr (Gary Unmarried, Last Comic Standing) on June 5th, 100.7 Jack FM’s Monique Unleashed on June 6th, and Reno 911!’s Carlos Alazraqui & Cedric Yarbrough on June 26th. Howie Mandel, the host of Deal or No Deal returns to his stand-up roots with a performance at Valley View Casino on June 20th. And fresh from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour (and three gold records), Larry the Cable Guy will “Git-R-Done” at Harrah’s Rincon on August 28th.
Don’t miss the now former Tonight Show host, Jay Leno on June 12th, and the always controversial Margaret Cho on October 30th, both appearing at Agua Caliente Casino Resort
Spa. Plus, Carlos Mencia performs at Chumash Casino Resort on June 11th, Mike Epps performs at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa on June 26th, comic ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham (and friends) performs on June 6th at Pala Casino Spa Resort. And can catch Brian Regan on July 18th and Jim Gaffigan on August 1st, both at Pechanga Resort & Casino, and Paul Rodriguez at Spotlight 29 Casino on September 5th.
International Appeal
e 1,500-seat Viejas Concerts in the Park outdoor theatre
is an ideal environment to enjoy your favorite performers. You can enjoy views of the breathtaking mountains of the Cleveland National Forest, under clear, starry skies. On Saturday, August 15th, don’t miss performances from two Grammy Award-winning Latin-infused rock bands, Los
Lonely Boys & Los Lobos. Tickets for Los Lonely Boys & Los Lobos: The Brotherhood Tour are $37.50–$50 and are available at the Viejas Gift Shop or at www.Ticketmaster.com.
Mark your calendars for these other international recording artists appearing in Southern California Casinos. Soboba Casino features Paulina Rubio on June 19th, and Lupillo Rivera performs at Quechan Casino Resort on June 26th.
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