Page 22 - Jackpot Magazine Tunica ~ January, 2025

Tribute bands and rock legends coming soon to Gold Strike Theatre
TUNICA — Gold Strike is paying tribute to famous entertainers with an impressive lineup of tribute shows in the first quarter of 2025. The casino closes out the quarter with a legendary metal band.
It all starts with One Night in Memphis at 8 p.m. at Gold Strike Theatre on Friday, Jan. 17. “One Night in Memphis” is an exciting tribute to Sun Records legends Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley. See more on page 23.
In February, ABBA fans will love
WATERLOO - A Celebration of ABBA on Friday, Feb. 21. There will be two shows in the Live Oak Ballroom that evening. The early show begins at 7 p.m. and the late show starts at 9:15 p.m.
Get ready to relive the magic of the music of ABBA - one of the greatest- selling bands of all time. WATERLOO is the high-energy, unforgettable tribute show that brings the music, the glamour, and the electrifying energy of ABBA back to the stage. With dazzling costumes, sensational choreography, and note-perfect renditions of hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” and “Take a Chance on Me,” this show will make the night sparkle with dancers,
trusses, lighting... and of course, a spinning mirror ball.
To close out February, Gold Strike welcomes Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute to the Gold Strike Theatre at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. For over a decade, Rumours ATL has proven to be the most authentic live recreation of Fleetwood Mac’s golden era. With a reverence for the legendary group’s rich history, Rumours ATL masterfully captures the magic of Fleetwood Mac’s iconic sound. From the hauntingly beautiful melodies of “Rhiannon” and “Songbird” to the electrifying energy of “Go Your Own Way,” every performance is a journey through the timeless classics
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that defined a generation and continues to influence pop and rock music today.
In March, Queensryche brings its hard edge to Gold Strike, performing at the Gold Strike Theatre at 8 p.m. on Friday, Mach 28.
Since the band released its first EP in 1984, metal legends Queensrÿche has built a reputation of pushing the limit of the metal genre and expanding music in though-provoking ways.
With songs like “Suite Sister Mary,” “Eyes of a Stranger,” “NM 156,” “Take Hold of the Flame,” “Anybody Listening” and “I Am I,” Queensrÿche has experimented with orchestral elements, lyrics inspired by politics, religion and social injustice and state-of- the-art concert staging.
With its current lineup of Todd LaTorre on vocals, Michael Wilton on guitar, Eddie Jackson on bass, Mike Stone on guitar and Casey Grillo on drums, the band is coming off its 16th studio album Digital Noise Alliance, which pays homage to the Queensrÿche’s history with songs like “In Extremis,” “Behind the Walls” and “Tormentum.”
Get tickets at Goldstrike.com - tax, service charge extra. Call Gold Strike at (866) 245-4536 for ticket information and (888) 245-7829 for hotel informa- tion.
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