Page 28 - Jackpot Magazine Tunica ~ August, 2026

Triutes to Garth and Trisha, Tom Petty
and David Bowie come to Gold Strike
David Brighton’s Space Oddity captures Bowie in September
TUNICA — Gold Strike Casino Resort is paying tribute
to famous entertainers with an impressive lineup of the top
tribute shows to close out the summer. See tributes to Garth
Brooks and Trisha Yearwood as well as Tom Petty and the
Heartbreakers and David Bowie.
Bands and dates are as follows:
Coming soon is American
Petty on Friday, August 21. Formed
in 2018, American Petty is a high-
energy tribute to the late, legendary
Tom Petty and his iconic band,
the Heartbreakers, and has earned
accolades with audiences across the
country.
The group celebrates the music,
spirit, and unforgettable live-show
experience that fueled Petty’s more
than 40-year career and cemented
his place as one of rock music’s
most beloved artists. Audiences can
expect to hear iconic songs such as
“American Girl,” “Refugee,” “Free
Fallin’” and more during an evening
honoring one of rock’s most
enduring catalogs.
While Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were known
for signature songs, imaginative MTV videos and Petty’s
unmistakable personality, it was the band’s memorable live
performances that built its enduring legacy. No two shows
were ever the same, as the band fed off audience energy to
deliver spontaneous, one-of-a-kind concerts night after night.
American Petty captures that same magic on stage, recreating
the look, sound, and feel of a classic Tom Petty and the
Heartbreakers show.
Gold Strike will present “An Evening with Garth and
Trisha” at 8 p.m. Friday, August 28, at the Gold Strike Theatre.
Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, Amy Pelton will
perform the Trisha tribute. It’s a heavy lift, but Pelton is a
powerhouse vocalist and dynamic dancer who has spent her life
lighting up stages across the globe. From 1996 to 2008, Amy
was a featured performer at Trisha Yearwood in shows in both
Las Vegas and Myrtle Beach, where she dazzled audiences with
her versatility and vibrant energy. Her performances ranged
from high-octane dance numbers to heartfelt ballads.
Nashville performer Shawn Gerard will perform Garth’s
iconic hits. Gerard brings a high-energy tribute as country
music icon Garth Brooks. Known for his powerful stage
presence and authentic sound, Gerard delivers an electrifying
celebration of Brooks’ legendary catalog, recreating some of
the superstar’s biggest hits with
a talented group of world-class
musicians.
Gerard has performed for
audiences across the country and
previously worked in residence
with “Legends in Concert” in
Las Vegas, where he served as
the production’s go-to Garth
Brooks tribute artist. His dynamic
performances and dedication to
honoring Brooks’ music have
helped make the “Ultimate Garth
Brooks Tribute” one of the
longest continuously performing
Garth Brooks tribute acts in the
world.
See David Brighton’s Space Oddity, a David
Bowie tribute at Gold Strike.
“An Evening with Garth
and Trisha” will be a night where
the ever-popular hits of Garth
Brooks meet the legacy of Trisha
Yearwood with chart-toppers and duets alike. Tickets are
$19.50.
Gold Strike will bring the genius of Bowie to the Gold
Strike Theatre with David Brighton’s Space Oddity, a David
Bowie tribute show, at 8 p.m. on Friday, September 25.
Credited as one of the world’s premier David Bowie tribute
productions, David Brighton’s Space Oddity delivers a full-scale
theatrical concert experience celebrating the iconic music and
personas of the legendary artist. Brighton’s uncanny ability to
channel Bowie’s voice, movement, and style has earned praise
from industry legends, including producer Harry Maslin, who
worked with Bowie on the “Young Americans” and “Station
to Station” albums.
The Space Oddity production showcases Bowie’s extensive
musical legacy through elaborate staging, dynamic costume
changes and meticulously recreated vocal arrangements. From
Ziggy Stardust’s glam-rock edge to Bowie’s stadium-filling pop
anthems, the show captures it all. Call Gold Strike at (866)
245-4536 for ticket information and (888) 245-7829 for hotel
information.
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