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Babyface
Babyface at Horseshoe
TUNICA — See R&B legend Babyface perform at Horseshoe Tunica
at 8 p.m. on Friday, August 7. Babyface, born Kenneth Edmonds, rose to
fame in the late 1980s as a singer, songwriter, and producer, co-founding
LaFace Records. He crafted massive hits like “End of the Road” for Boyz II
Men, “When Can I See You,” and “Every Time I Close My Eyes,” earning
13 Grammys.
Known for smooth R&B ballads, Babyface remains a beloved live
performer, captivating audiences with soulful vocals and timeless melodies.
Get tickets and pricing information at a Horseshoe Ticketmaster kiosk, or
call by calling Ticketmaster. Ask about VIP balcony seats to shows. Call (800)
745-3000, or buy online at ticketmaster.com.
Top music acts come to Gold Strike
Better Than Ezra, Gin Blossoms and Our Lady Peace are slated
TUNICA — Gold Strike Casino Resort ending the summer
and kicking off fall with great live music, offering a diverse
lineup of acts. These performances promise high-energy
evenings and timeless
hits in the venue’s
intimate setting.
Better Than Ezra
closes out the lineup
Saturday, September
12. The alternative
rock band formed in
1988 in Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, by singer-
songwriter Kevin
Griffin and bassist
Tom Drummond.
They broke through
in 1995 with the multi-
platinum album Deluxe
and its chart-topping
single “Good,” followed
by enduring favorites like “Desperately Wanting.” With catchy
melodies and introspective lyrics, the group continues to thrill
fans after more than 35 years.
See the Gin Blossoms on Sunday, September 6. The Gin
Blossoms emerged from the early ‘90s alternative rock scene
in Tempe, Arizona. Their 1992 breakthrough album New
Miserable Experience spawned massive hits like “Hey Jealousy”
and “Found Out About You,” both reaching the Top 40 and
dominating radio.
The band enjoyed huge popularity with power-pop anthems
blending melancholy lyrics and catchy hooks, selling millions
and defining post-grunge
alternative rock for a
generation.
Coming soon: Our
Lady Peace 30th
Anniversary, Thursday,
October 8. The multi-
platinum alternative
rock band was formed
in 1992, and achieved
global success with iconic
hits like “Superman’s
Dead,” “Clumsy” and
“Somewhere Out There,”
selling more than 5 million
albums worldwide and
Gin Blossoms set to perform at Gold Strike Theatre on Sunday,
earning more than 360
September 6.
million streams. Among
an elite group of just 13 Music Canada Diamond-certified
artists, the band has three triple-platinum and five double-
platinum certifications.
In 2025, the band was inducted into Canada’s Walk of
Fame and followed the milestone with a U.S. amphitheater tour
alongside Live and Collective Soul.
Purchase tickets at Goldstrike.com. Call (866) 245-4536 for
ticket information and (888) 245-7829 for hotel information.
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