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Stars perform in Tunica in December
TUNICA — Casinos in Tunica welcome headline entertain- ment in December. Performers slated to appear include the Com- modores, Little Feat, and Deana Carter and Phil Vassar.
• Horseshoe Tunica welcomes Little Feat in the Waiting For Columbus Tour, Friday, Dec. 2. Little Feat will kick off December at Horse- shoe with its Waiting for Columbus Tour. The band’s brilliant musicianship transcends bound- aries, uniting California rock, funk, folk, jazz, country, rockabilly, and New Orleans swamp boogie into a rich gumbo. The Dixie Chicken album, released 50 years ago, is considered the band’s landmark release that continues to reso- nate today.
• Gold Strike Casino Resort welcomes the
Commodores on Saturday, Dec. 3. The Commo-
dores have been legends and icons for more than 50 years. One of the greatest Motown and R&B / funk artists of all time, The Com-
modores’ Walter “Clyde” Orange, James Dean “JD” Nich- olas and William “WAK” King have influenced artists young and old and from all genres with their classic songs. The Commodores have sold
75 million albums worldwide, have seven No. 1 singles, five No. 1 albums, 20 Top 10 singles and 15 Top 10 albums.
Gold Strike has also announced that coun- try music stars Phil Vassar and Deana Carter will bring “The Coming Home for Christmas Tour” to the casino on Saturday, Dec. 17. Vas- sar’s hits include “Carlene,” “That’s When I Love You,” “Words Are Your Wheels,” “This is God,” “In Read Love,” “Last Day of My Life,” and “The Woman in My Life.” Other hits include “Love is a Beautiful Thing,” and more. Carter hits include the Billboard No. 1 hit “Strawberry
Wine” as well as “We Danced Anyway,” “How Did I Get Here,” “Once Upon a December,” “Count Me In,” and more.
BONKERZ Comedy Productions announce
lineup for December Thursday night shows
Doors open at 7 p.m. for regularly scheduled comedic performances
TUNICA –Start your weekend off
with laughter at Gold Strike Casino
Resort. Gold Strike is proud to
present the world-renowned Bonkerz
Comedy Series every Thursday night
at 8 p.m. in the Gold Strike Theatre.
The December lineup features
Bonkerz comedians from TV and
movies, all with diverse backgrounds ready to entertain the audience.
Dec. 1 - Kier
As seen on TNN and HBO, Kier’s musical impressions take his show off the beaten path of standard stand-up comedy. Kiers impressions include Sting, U2, Dave Matthews, Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Sinatra, Elvis, Tom Petty, Prince, Barry White, Nirvana, Pearl Jam and many others.
Dec. 8 - Ken Miller
Winner of Steve Harvey’s Standup Spotlight Comedy Competition, Ken Miller has ten siblings that help fuel his set. The former U.S. Army veteran earned Steve Harvey’s stamp of approval by saying Miller’s comedy has rich, relatable material.
Dec, 15 - Bubba Bradley
As seen on NBC, MTV and CMT, Bubba draws his material from childhood family dysfunction and various jobs he has held. From powder metal factory worker to Yellowstone security guard to small- town Montana bar bouncer, Bradley’s
experiences allow him to weave a highly entertaining set.
Dec. 22 - Brian T Shirley
From LMAO, Tubi, Amazon and Bravo, Brian T Shirley’s background in comedy, improv and his various entertainment endeavors have made him a consummate pro who loves being onstage. His set covers growing up poor, coming from a divorced family, being a veteran and more.
Dec, 29 - Brian Green
As seen on Comic View and an opener for celebrity comedians Sinbad, Robin Williams, Drew Carey and more, Green possesses quick wit and impeccable timing. The animated humorist pulls his material from the differences and observations of today’s world through the eyes of a cynic.
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