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See Tucka live at Silver Star Casino
The King of Swing to perform at Centerstage Saturday, Jan. 17
CHOCTAW — See Tucka live in concert at Pearl River Resort’s Silver Star Convention Center on Saturday, Jan. 17. Tucka takes Centerstage at Silver Star at 8 p.m.
zydeco undercurrents from his roots. His songs often explore themes of love, desire, and playful intimacy, delivered over supple bass lines and hummable melodies that evoke nostalgia while feeling fresh. Debut album Love Rehab (2009) launched his stardom with tracks like “MySpace Love,” “Sex on My Mind,” and the motivational anthem “Work It Out.” Hits soon followed: “Candy Land” became a regional earworm with its sweet, seductive hook; “Don’t Make Me Beg” and “The Repair Man” amplified his bedroom
ballad prowess; while “Touch Your
Tucka James, the Louisiana-born
R&B sensation known as the “King
of Swing,” has captivated audiences
with his sultry, soul-infused sound
since emerging on the music scene in
2007. Hailing from Loreauville, Tucka
grew up immersed in the vibrant
rhythms of his home state, drawing
early inspiration from zydeco legends
and smooth crooners like R. Kelly and
Barry White. His professional journey
ignited when he joined Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band as lead vocalist, where his velvety timbre and energetic stage presence quickly shone through. By 2008, he struck out solo, earning his royal moniker for blending classic ‘70s and ‘80s soul grooves with contemporary flair, creating an irresistible “pillow talk” vibe that’s equal parts romantic whisper and dance-floor seduction.
Tucka’s music falls squarely in the Southern soul and neo-soul realm, laced with R&B sensuality and subtle
Tucka
Spot” and “Til the Sun Comes Up” ignited playlists. Later standouts like “Jukebox Lover” from his 2023 compilation and “Boots On The Ground” went viral, blending primal hooks with emotional depth. Albums such as Forever King and Long Live the King (2016) solidified his catalog, earning praise for simplifying complex emotions
into accessible, feel-good anthems.
What truly elevates Tucka is the electric popularity of his
live shows—high-energy spectacles where he commands the stage. For tickets to the show, visit pearlriverresort.
Smokey Robinson at Silver Star Casino
CHOCTAW — See Smokey Robinson in The Legacy of Love Tour at Pearl River Resort’s Silver Star Convention Center on Saturday, March 14.
Robinson, the velvet-voiced poet of soul, began his legendary career in 1955 when he formed The Miracles in Detroit. By 1960, their Motown debut “Shop Around” became the label’s first million-selling hit, launching Smokey as chief hitmaker and vice president of the company Berry Gordy built.
As lead singer and primary songwriter, he gifted the world timeless classics: “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” “The Tracks of My Tears,” “Ooo Baby Baby,” “The Tears of a Clown,” and “I Second That Emotion” with The Miracles, plus era-defining gems he wrote for others—“My Guy” (Mary Wells), “My Girl” and “Get Ready” (The Temptations), and “Ain’t That Peculiar” (Marvin Gaye).
Smokey’s crystalline falsetto and romantic lyricism remain undimmed. His live performances blend silky intimacy with joyful energy, leaving generations spellbound. Don’t miss this living legend when he brings six decades of soul masterpieces to the stage. For tickets to the show, visit pearlriverresort.com.
Smokey Robinson
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