The Orleans Brings Celebrated Canadian Rock Stars and American Country Artists to The Orleans Showroom and Bourbon Street Lounge in April
The Orleans will bring top rock and country sounds to The Orleans Showroom and Bourbon Street Lounge. April entertainment will feature performances by Canadian rock icon Burton Cummings, Canadian rock band April Wine, country artist Aaron Lewis and more.
The Orleans Showroom
Burton Cummings
Sunday, April 1, Thursday, April 5 and Friday, April 6
Celebrated rock icon Burton Cummings began his career in the 1960s as lead singer of the Canadian rock band The Guess Who. The group released several top hits, including “These Eyes,” “American Woman,” “Hang On To Your Life” and more. The band became the first Canadian group to reach No. 1 on the U.S. Hot 100 charts and became the first to earn a Platinum album for selling more than 1 million copies in the United States.
As a solo artist, Cummings earned 80 Platinum and Gold record awards that include hits like “Stand Tall.” “I’m Scared,” “My Own Way to Rock” and “Timeless Love.”
In addition to his numerous accolades, Cummings is a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame, Canadian Walk of Fame, Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame and Prairie Music Hall of Fame.
Showtime is 9 p.m. Tickets start at $39.95 plus tax and fees, and can be purchased by calling www.ticketmaster at 800-745-3000; online at www.orleanscasino.com; or in-person at The Orleans, Suncoast, Gold Coast and Sam’s Town. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the show (depending upon availability) at the venue box office.
April Wine
Saturday, April 7
With 16 studio albums and more than 40 years of hits to their name, April Wine’s imprint on the rock music scene began in 1969 in Nova Scotia, Canada. The group enjoyed initial mainstream success with their second album “On Record,” which received Gold status in 1972. The album’s first single “You Could Have Been a Lady” topped the Canadian charts at No. 1 and remained on the U.S charts for 11 straight weeks, cracking the Top 30. The band continued to record hits throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s, including “I Like to Rock.” “Roller,” “Sign of the Gypsy Queen,” “Tonight is a Wonderful Time to Fall in Love” and “The Whole World’s Goin’ Crazy.”
April Wine continued to rock well into the ‘80s with the release of 1981’s “The Nature of The Beast,” the group’s ninth and most successful album to date. Their hit single “Just Between You and Me” broke the Top 20 in the U.S. and remained on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 16 weeks. “Nature of The Beast” went on to become an international success, selling more than one million copies and going Platinum in the U.S. and double-Platinum in Canada. In 2010, April Wine was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Showtime is 9 p.m. Tickets start at $24.95 plus tax and fees, and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000; online at www.orleanscasino.com; or in-person at The Orleans, Suncoast, Gold Coast and Sam’s Town. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the show (depending upon availability) at the venue box office.
The Orleans Showroom
Sunday, April 15
Multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and guitarist Aaron Lewis rose to fame as the frontman of the rock band Staind and later entered the country music world in 2011 with the release of his debut country EP, “Town Line.” Highlighted by the success of the single “Country Boy,” featuring the legendary George Jones and Charlie Daniels, the seven-song EP reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart.
Most recently, Lewis released his album “SINNER,” produced by country legend Buddy Cannon. The album includes 11 songs, highlighting the country artist’s lyrical depth and vocal authority. “SINNER” also includes his version of country singer-songwriter Bruce Robinson’s hit “Travelin’ Soldier,” featuring vocals from his daughter Zoe Lewis.
Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $49.95 plus tax and fees, and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000; online at www.orleanscasino.com; or in-person at The Orleans, Suncoast, Gold Coast and Sam’s Town. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the show (depending upon availability) at the venue box office.
Bourbon Street Lounge
Bourbon Street is a modern 140-seat lounge where guests can enjoy free-spirited productions from the best in live entertainment, unobscured sightlines through the venue and a video poker bar.
April 4 and 25 Jerry Tiffe 5 p.m.
April 5-7 Remedy 9 p.m.
April 11 NiteKings 5 p.m.
April 12-14 Absolute 9 p.m.
April 26-28 Jukebox Heroes 9 p.m.
About The Orleans Hotel and Casino
Located just minutes from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, The Orleans Hotel and Casino is a Boyd Gaming casino resort featuring more than 1,800 newly renovated guest rooms and suites, a diverse selection of remarkable dining experiences, and chart-topping entertainers performing weekly. With more than $30 million in renovations and enhancements now underway, The Orleans offers a rich resort experience with exceptional dining experiences, like Alder & Birch Cocktails and Dining, Ondori Asian Kitchen and Bailiwick. The casino floor features all the hottest new slot machines and 60 table games, including Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat and more. Additional amenities include a 70-lane bowling alley, an 18-screen movie theater, a spa, a poker room, a keno lounge, and a race and sports book. More information on The Orleans Hotel and Casino can be found at http://www.orleanscasino.com, on Facebook and Twitter. The Orleans Hotel and Casino 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 http://www.boydgaming.com.