Celebrated
rhythm and blues musician Robert Cray, along with his band, will perform at The
Orleans Showroom April 14 and 15.
Originally
formed in 1974, the Northwest-based Robert Cray Band played gigs in Portland
and Eugene, Oregon before branching out to Seattle and the San Francisco area.
Early on, the band toured with guitar great Albert Collins, and by 1983, they
were sharing the stage at Carnegie Hall with the likes of John Lee Hooker and
Willie Dixon.
A
five-time Grammy® award-winner who is recognized for his masterful work as a
guitarist and multi-talented singer, songwriter and producer, Cray’s musical
credits include playing with a cross-section of greats, including Chuck Berry,
Keith Richards, Eric Clapton and Tina Turner.
The
Robert Cray Band released its first album, “Who’s Been Talkin’?” in 1980 and
has since released more than 15 albums. The 1986 release “Strong Persuader,”
and 1988 release “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” each earned a Grammy® in the
category of “Best Contemporary Blues Performance.” In 2010, “Cookin’ in Mobile” was released as a DVD/CD
combination.
The
other members of The Robert Cray Band are Tony Braunagel on percussion, Jim
Pugh on keyboards and Richard Cousins on bass guitar.
Showtime
each evening is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $29.95, plus tax and convenience fees,
and can be purchased at any Coast Casinos Box Office, by calling 702.365.7075,
or visiting www.orleanscasino.com.
About
The Orleans Hotel and Casino
Located
at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., The Orleans includes more than a dozen restaurants,
an 18-screen movie theater, 70-lane bowling center, 827-seat showroom featuring
theater-style seating, and a 9,500-seat Orleans Arena. The property has a
135,000-square foot casino with 60 table games including Blackjack-21,
Roulette, Baccarat, Craps and Pai Gow. Guests will also find more than 2,800
slot and video poker machines. Additionally, The Orleans includes a bingo
parlor, keno lounge and race and sports book. More information on The Orleans
Hotel and Casino can be found at www.orleanscasino.com. 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 16 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, New
Jersey, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana and Louisiana. Additional news and
information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com.
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