Cannery Casino Hotel Hosts End of Summer Concert Sept. 9
Performances to include The Surfaris, Eddie Holman, 1910 Fruitgum Company and La La Brooks
]The Surfaris, Eddie Holman, 1910 Fruitgum Company and Original Lead Singer of The Crystals La La Brooks will each bring their top hits to the End of Summer Concert at Cannery Casino Hotel’s The Club on Saturday, Sept. 9.
Best known for their hit song “Wipe Out,” The Surfaris formed in 1962 as an instrumental surf rock band. In 1962, the band released their No. 2 hit “Wipe Out,” which went on to become one of the greatest rock instrumentals of the period. With the release of hits like “Surfer Joe” and “Pipeline,” The Surfaris enjoyed international fame, performing around the world during the surf music craze. The band’s current lineup includes Original Band Member and Founder Bob Berryhill.
Eddie Holman began his musical career in the early 1960s, winning over fans with his smooth, falsetto vocals and soulful hits. Throughout his career, Holman has released several top singles, including his No. 2 hit “Hey There Lonely Girl,” and the songs “Don’t Stop Now/Since I Don’t Have You,” “This Can’t Be True” and “This Will Be a Night to Remember.” Holman continues to perform his classic R&B hits around the U.S. and the world.
Bubblegum pop band 1910 Fruitgum Company gained major popularity with the release of their top hits “Simon Says” and “1-2-3 Red Light,” which each sold more than one million copies. They also released the chart-topping singles “May I Take a Giant Step,” “Yummy Yummy Yummy” and “Special Delivery.” Most recently, the band released a new record, that includes their top songs re-recorded. The group’s current lineup includes original founders Frank Jeckell and Mick Mansueto, along with Bob Brescia, Glenn Lewis and Keith Crane.
La La Brooks started her career at the age of 13 as one of the original singers of The Crystals, one of the most iconic girl groups of the 1960s. Two years after joining the group, she became the lead singer, releasing her first top five hit “Da Doo Ron Ron.” The Crystals later released the top single “Then He Kissed Me,” which became one of the greatest hits of the ‘60s. Brooks went on to pursue a solo career, and now performs her greatest hits with her own musical group.
Showtime is 4 p.m. Tickets www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.CanneryCasino.com.
About Cannery Casino Hotel
Cannery Casino Hotel opened in 2003 as a premier entertainment and gaming complex at 2121 East Craig Road in North Las Vegas, Nev., seven miles from downtown Las Vegas. The property offers a 72,000 square-foot casino with more than 1,700 slot machines, table games, a race and sports book, 300-seat bingo hall, a CAN Club loyalty card reward program; a 201-room hotel with a pool, jacuzzi and 24-hour fitness center; a variety of restaurants, bars and lounges; a 16-screen Galaxy Luxury+ movie-theater complex with power-reclining seats, and a beer, wine and sausage bar; complimentary WiFi; and a wide array of live entertainment options. More information on Cannery Casino Hotel can be found at www.cannerycasino.com, on Facebook and Twitter. Cannery Casino Hotel is a property of Boyd Gaming. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 24 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com. For more information, visit http://www.cannerycasino.com/entertainment.