Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 11, 2008
WHEELING ISLAND ANNOUNCES 2008 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Live performances offer an exciting combination of comedy, rock, country and big-band swing to the Wheeling Island stage this summer
(Wheeling, WV – April 11, 2008) Wheeling Island Hotel • Casino • Racetrack announces it 2008 summer concert series with an exciting line-up of nationally recognized entertainment direct from the national tour circuit. Each concert event will take place in the Wheeling Island showroom.
For show dates and times, visit www.wheelingisland.com or the Wheeling Island gift shop. Ticket holders must be 21 years or older.
WHEELING ISLAND HOTEL • CASINO • RACETRACK 2008 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
APRIL
Gilbert Gottfried – Friday, April 25th at 8pm and 10pm
On sale now at the Wheeling Island gift shop or by calling 304-231-1749/1751
MAY
Matt Ryan “Bruce In The USA” – Friday & Saturday, May 9th and 10th at 9pm
On sale Friday, April 18 at the Wheeling Island gift shop or by calling 304-231-1749/1751
David Brenner – Friday, May 30th at 8pm and 10pm
JUNE
BeatleMania LIVE – Friday, June 13th at 9pm
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – Thursday, June 26th at 9pm
JULY
Thunder From Down Under – Friday & Saturday, July 11th and 12th at 9pm
Dave Mason – Friday, July 25th at 9pm
AUGUST
Pam Tillis – Friday, August 15th at 9pm
Herman’s Hermit’s featuring Peter Noone – Friday, August 29th at 9pm
Coming Friday, April 25th, Gilbert Gottfried, as part of the legendary New York Comedy Club “Catch a Rising Star” comedy series makes its debut appearance at Wheeling Island. This show is a must-see for anyone that enjoys the sidesplitting humor of Gottfried. Most notable was his improvised scene as business manager Sidney Bernstein in the hit sequel "Beverly Hills Cop II”.
Coming May 9th and 10th, Matt Ryan “Bruce In The USA” is the world’s #1 tribute to Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. Direct from Las Vegas, “Bruce In The USA” is a high-energy musical performance that offers note-perfect and visually accurate recreations of “The Boss” show.
Coming May 30th, Pennsylvania native David Brenner has had a remarkable career beginning with his debut National TV appearance on The Tonight Show that catapulted him to four HBO Specials and 115 successful off-stage projects as a writer, producer and director.Brenner’s show offers a clean comedic performance that has continued to make people laugh for nearly 30 years.
Coming June 13th, BeatleMania LIVE, one of the nations top Beatle tribute shows, offers an amazingly, realistic concert tribute to the Fab Four. This show is today’s closest thing to what the real Beatles concert was like back in the height of their musical career.
Coming June 26th, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is known for their signature jazz, blues and big band musical style and carries on this tradition performing over 100 concerts each year around the world. BBVD recently announced the release of their New Orleans inspired album “Save My Soul” in stores on July 8.
Coming July 11th and 12th, Australia’s Thunder From Down Under makes its tri-state debut as Las Vegas’s #1 all-male revue offering the premier night-out in ladies entertainment. The internationally acclaimed show features high-energy, sexy Australian imports as they show off their buff bodies to adoring fans.
Coming July 25th, recently inducted to the legendary Rock N Roll Hall, Dave Mason is one of rock’s greatest guitar players of all time. One of the founding members of the classic rock group Traffic, Dave Mason’s career spans over 37 years and is best known for penning the song “Feelin’ Alright” at the age of 19.
Coming August 15th, country artist Pam Tillis is a CMA Female Vocalist of the Year winner. Having found her own way as a singer and songwriter, Tillis has topped the singles charts time and time again.
Coming August 29th, Herman’s Hermit’s featuring Peter Noon is reminiscent of the mid-1960’s clean-cut British rock band that topped the charts with their first hit song “I’m Into Something Good”. This show is wildly entertaining for all ages.
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack offers 43 table games, 20-table poker room, over 2,000 slot machines, 151-room luxury hotel, the #1 Greyhound Track in the USA (based on purses paid), six restaurants, 550-seat showroom, meeting and banquet services, gift shop and fitness center.
Wheeling Island provided over $121 million in taxes to the State of West Virginia in 2006 and employs nearly 1,200 associates with $21.4 million in total payroll. For more information, visit online at www.wheelingisland.com.
Wheeling Island Gaming, Inc. owns and operates Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack, a premier gaming and entertainment complex located in Wheeling, West Virginia. It is the largest operation of Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of Delaware North Companies, Inc.
Delaware North Companies is one of the world’s leading hospitality and food service providers. Its family of companies includes Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International, TD Banknorth Garden, and American Park ‘n Swap. Delaware North Companies is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States approaching $2 billion in annual revenue and 40,000 associates serving half a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.
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