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Summer is around the corner and Casino Rama Resort has added six more great shows to the lineup! Foghat and Chilliwack take the stage for one night of classic rock hits on June 9. The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash is a must-see for any Cash fans on June 10, and there’s more country to love with Brett Kissel and his special guest Steven Lee Olsen on June 17. Plus, no better way to spend Canada Day than with Canadian rock legend Burton Cummings, see him live on July 1! Then on July 20, Melissa Etheridge stops by on her Summer 2023 Tour and Jeff Dunham returns on September 1 with a hilarious new show you won’t want to miss.
Foghat and Chilliwack
Friday, June 9
Showtime: 9 p.m., Doors open: 8 p.m.
Tickets $35/$45/$55/$65/$75
Genre: Rock
For over 50 years Foghat has been performing “a thunderous blend of blues, boogie and butt-kickin’ rock ‘n’ roll”, and producing timeless hits like Slow Ride and Fool For The City, connecting with fans of all ages around the world.
Rising out of the ashes of psychedelia in 1969, Canada’s legendary Hall Of Famers Chilliwack, hold fifteen gold and platinum certifications, a host of awards, high profile TV appearances and coliseum concert tours, with hits including Lonesome Mary, Crazy Talk, Fly At Night, and My Girl (gone gone gone).
Foghat band members:
Roger Earl - Drums
Bryan Bassett - Lead/Slide Guitar
Scott Holt - Lead Vocals/Guitar
Rodney O’Quinn – Bass
Chilliwack band members:
Bill Henderson - Lead vocals and guitar
Ed Henderson - Background vocals and guitar
Gord Maxwell - Background vocals and bass
Jerry Adolphe - Drums
The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash
Saturday, June 10
Showtime: 8 p.m., Doors open: 7 p.m.
Tickets $25/$35/$45/$55
Genre: Country
With his strikingly similar looks, baritone voice, and spot-on mannerisms, Shawn Barker’s uncanny resemblance to the original “Man In Black” revitalizes the true character and spirit of Mr. Cash himself, one of America’s greatest musical icons, for a truly one-of-a-kind show. His energetic performance takes audiences on a journey through each era of Cash’s life and music, playing hits like Folsom Prison Blues, I Walk The Line, A Boy Named Sue, Hurt, and Ring of Fire.
Brett Kissel with special guest Steven Lee Olsen
Saturday, June 17
Showtime: 8 p.m., Doors open: 7 p.m.
Tickets $55/$63/$73/$79/$89/$99
Genre: Country
Brett Kissel has had an extraordinary rise to superstardom in the country music scene since his first single Started with a Song released over a decade ago and has kept his foot on the gas pedal with a steady stream of hit songs, hit records, and awards. To his credits, Kissel has accumulated Platinum and Gold-certified albums, Gold singles, top-10 Canadian radio hits, and over 150 million global streams with songs including, Drink About Me, She Drives Me Crazy, Make a Life, Not a Living and many more.
Chart-topping lyricist Steven Lee Olsen is a country artist truly in tune with the genre’s poignant themes of love, work, and play. He has garnered over 25 million global streams and a variety of songwriting collaborations including the co-created No. 1 Blue Ain’t Your Color with Keith Urban and his hit song What You’re Made Of, soundtracked the CFL ON TSN broadcast coverage throughout 2021. Other favourites include, Woods, Relationship Goals and Thinkin’ Bout You.
Burton Cummings and His Band – Electric 2023
Saturday, July 1
Showtime: 8 p.m., Doors open: 7 p.m.
Tickets $59/$69/$79/$89/$99/$109
Genre: Rock
Canadian rock-music royalty, Burton Cummings remains at the top of his game after more than forty years as an unrivaled singer, songwriter, showman, and recording artist. Burton’s voice has been rated among the finest in rock music and has amassed more hit records than almost any performer in Canadian history. As lead singer and songwriter with the Guess Who, Burton recorded hits These Eyes, Laughing, and American Woman, among others, and as a solo artist he leaves his mark with songs like Stand Tall, I’m Scared, and Dream of a Child.
Melissa Etheridge Summer Tour 2023
Thursday, July 20
Showtime: 8 p.m., Doors open: 7 p.m.
Tickets $40/$50/$60/$70/$80/$90
Genre: Rock
Melissa Etheridge is one of rock music’s great female icons. Her long and illustrious career has produced many awards, accolades and memorable songs including, Bring Me Some Water, I’m the Only One and Come to My Window.
Jeff Dunham: Still Not Canceled
Friday, Sept 1
Showtime: 9 p.m., Doors open: 8 p.m.
Tickets $68/$78/$88/$98/$108
Genre: Comedy
Sold-out global concert tours. Ratings-shattering broadcast specials. A best-selling author. ventriloquist. Jeff Dunham is a comedy superstar and one of the world’s most inventive entertainers. Dunham and his characters are finally back on the road, ready to provide a much-needed dose of absurdity given the times we live in. That is, assuming he can convince his characters that they can no longer simply work from home.
PLUS, we have more great shows coming in 2023! View our full lineup and details here.
Ticket information:
Exclusive advanced ticket purchase for Casino Rama Resort Facebook Fans and My Club Rewards members begins on Thursday, April 6 at noon here. A special code is required for the advance purchase period; fans are invited to visit the Casino Rama Resort Facebook page to gain access.
Tickets go on-sale to the general public on Saturday, April 8 at noon here. Ticket prices are inclusive of taxes and exclude any applicable service fees.
Ticketmaster is the only authorized seller of Casino Rama Resort concert tickets.
Per shot ticket limit: Ticket limit is six 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.
Important:
Guests must be 12 years of age or older to gain entry to the Entertainment Centre. All guests entering the gaming floor must be nineteen (19) years of age or older with government issued photo identification; those twenty-one (21) years of age or younger must also have a secondary piece of name identification. Those who have been trespassed and/or self-excluded from Casino Rama Resort or any Ontario gaming property and/or fail to meet Casino Rama Resort’s conditions of entry may not visit, participate in promotions and/or redeem offers.
Casino Rama Resort is Ontario's only First Nations resort casino and has earned a reputation for presenting exclusive world-class sporting, entertainment and television events. The Casino offers a complete entertainment experience with over 1,750 slot machines, more than 45 gaming tables, variety of 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. Through the Casino Rama Cares program we are dedicated to continuing our rich history of community support by being an outstanding corporate neighbour; providing year-round assistance through a combination of charitable giving and employee volunteerism. Casino Rama Resort is operated by Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited.
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