Boyd Gaming brings eclectic and award-winning entertainment options across its Las Vegas properties this November. Cher – The Ultimate Tribute and April Wine will bring electrifying performances at Aliante’s Access Showroom.
Audiences will enjoy the smooth vocals of the award-winning group The Whispers featuring Thelma Houston inside Cannery Casino Hotel’s The Club.
Popular brother duo Music Travel Love will perform their popular originals and covers while Grammy Award-winning group The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston will showcase their soothing vocal talents inside Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall’s Sam’s Town Live!.
Guests can also expect free live entertainment at select property lounges and restaurants citywide.
The Access Showroom inside Aliante Hotel + Casino + Spa
Cher – The Ultimate Tribute
Saturday, November 18
Presenting a striking resemblance to the living legend, Annika Starander Weaver brings the essence of Cher in her looks, outfits and performances. The Swedish performer started her professional training at a young age, attending John Kincade’s “Stage School” followed by her attendance of the prestigious Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, California.
Annika’s love for performing on stage every night shines through as she brings joy to audiences with her Cher Tribute act. Performing fan-favorite songs like “I Got You, Babe” and “Believe”. Starander Weaver’s talent has earned her recognition in the entertainment industry, including being featured on Jimmy Fallon’s TV Show “Clash Of The Cover Bands” and on E! Entertainment.
Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25 plus taxes and fees and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000; online at www.aliantegaming.com or in-person at Aliante. Tickets may also be purchased at the venue box office on the day of the show (depending upon availability).
April Wine
Saturday, November 25
With 16 studio albums and more than 50 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” became 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 8 p.m. on both nights. Tickets start at $34.95 plus taxes and fees and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000; online at www.aliantegaming.com or in-person at Aliante. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the show (depending upon availability) at the venue box office.
The Club inside Cannery Casino Hotel
The Whispers featuring Thelma Houston
Saturday, November 11
The Whispers
Formed in 1964 in Los Angeles, California, The Whispers rose to fame with their heartfelt classics and celebrated R&B ballads. Throughout their career, the group has released a string of hit singles, including “Rock Steady,” “And the Beat Goes On,” “It’s A Love Thing,” “Lady,” “Seems Like I Gotta Do Wrong,” “Innocent,” “Tonight” and “One for the Money.”
The Whispers have enjoyed major success with seven gold albums, two platinum albums, 12 Top 20 singles and 40 top-charting hits since 1970. In 2003, The Whispers were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and won the Rhythm and Blues Foundation’s Pioneer Award in 2008. The group was later inducted into The Soul Music Hall of Fame in 2012 and The Official R&B Music Hall of Fame in 2014.
Thelma Houston
After decades of performing, Thelma Houston continues to celebrate her long and outstanding career and shows no signs of slowing down. Best-known for her exceptional interpretations of iconic pop and R&B hits from legendary artists like Luther Vandross, Rev. Al Green, Sting and Marvin Gaye, Houston has been a staple in the music industry since the ‘60s.
The talented, Grammy Award-winning songstress has continued performing across the world while being honored for her philanthropic efforts and contributions to music history. Most recently, Houston performed at CBS’ Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration and launched her new show titled, “Thelma Houston’s MOTOWN Experience,” featuring non-stop classic Motown hits like her popular song “Don’t Leave Me This Way.”
Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $29.95 plus tax and fees, and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000; online at www.cannerycasino.com; or in-person at Cannery. Tickets may also be purchased at the venue box office on the day of the show (depending upon availability).
Sam’s Town Live! inside Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall
Music Travel Love
Friday, November 3
Canadian-based brother duo Bob and Clint Moffatt make up the band Music Travel Love. The brothers started performing at the age of four with their two other brothers. The Moffatts were signed to PolydorRecords in Nashville and became the youngest band to ever sign a major label record deal.
While the band split in 2001, Bob and Clint continued with their passion for performing and songwriting. In 2018, Bob and Clint released a series of traveling music videos, which they titled “Music Travel Love.” Combining their love for music, travel and family, the duo has been traveling across the world in search of the most beautiful destinations where they would film videos featuring nostalgic cover songs and their own originals.
Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $86 plus taxes and fees and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000; online at www.samstownlv.com or in-person at Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall Tickets may also be purchased the day of the show (depending upon availability) at the venue box office.
The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston
Saturday, November 4
The Manhattans
Formed in 1962, The Manhattans began writing and singing their doo-wop-influenced hits, releasing their first single “For the Very First Time” in 1964. The Manhattans went on to reinvent their sound, creating smooth R&B and soul ballads in the ‘70s. After lead singer Smith became ill, the band recruited Gerald Alston as the new lead vocalist of the group. Together, the band released several top-charting songs, including their Platinum-selling No. 1 hit “Kiss and Say Goodbye.”
The Manhattans continued their success with the release of their hit ballads “There’s No Me Without You,” “Don’t Take Your Love,” “I Kinda Miss You” and “Hurt,” as well as with the songs “Feels So Good,” and “You’re My Life.” In 1980, the group won a Grammy Award for their hit single “Shining Star,” and were also inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame in 1999. The group’s current members, Gerald Alston, David Tyson and Troy May continue to perform their best-loved hits across the United States.
Gerald Alston
Contemporary urban jazz artist and accomplished saxophonist Gerald Albright has been impressing fans with his signature smooth sound for more than 30 years. Throughout his career, Albright has released a total of 19 albums, starting with his debut album, “Just Between Us,” in 1987. Since then, he’s been a core part of the jazz genre, contributing chart-topping albums and countless radio hits.
Audiences will enjoy performances of Albright’s new hits, including a new rendition of the hit single “Sooki Sooki,” “Chips N’ Salsa,” “New Beginnings,” “Come Back to Me,” and favorite classics like “Smooth.”
Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $29.95 plus taxes and fees and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000; online at www.samstownlv.com or in-person at Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall Tickets may also be purchased the day of the show (depending upon availability) at the venue box office.
The Venue at The Orleans Hotel and Casino
Marriage Can Be Murder
Performing Thursdays through Tuesdays in November
The long-running dinner show Marriage can be Murder will launch their “Blame it on the DNA” fall series. The interactive murder-mystery show will allow guests to play detective while interacting with the outlandishly eager lieutenant and nosy hostess and other energetic cast members. The campy two-hour show will also include a three-course meal with menu items like fowl play, dead meat or meatless mayhem.
Showtime is at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $75.35 plus taxes and fees and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000; online at www.orleanscasino.com; or in-person at The Orleans. Tickets may also be purchased at the venue box office on the day of the show (depending upon availability).
Shows by Ivory Star Productions
Performing Fridays through Mondays in November
The Venue at The Orleans is home to a number of rotating shows produced by Ivory Star Productions, including “LIOZ SHOW,” “Adam London Laughternoon” and “Late Night MAGIC”.
Full details about each show, dates and ticket information can be found online at www.orleanscasino.com.
Free, Live Entertainment at Property Lounges and Restaurants
Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa
- ETA Lounge and MRKT Sea & Land has free, live entertainment but dates and performers vary. Visit www.aliantegaming.com for the most up-to-date information.
The Orleans Hotel and Casino
- Bailiwick has free, live entertainment weekly from 6-9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Bourbon Street Lounge offers free, live entertainment but dates and performers vary. Visit www.orleanscasino.com for the most up-to-date information.
Suncoast Hotel and Casino
- 90 NINETY Bar + Grill offers free, live entertainment weekly from 7:30-10:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall
- Roxy’s Lounge will offer free, live entertainment but dates and performers vary. Visit www.samstownlv.com for the most up-to-date information.
Cannery Casino Hotel
- Victory’s Bar & Grill and Pin-Ups Lounge offer free, live entertainment but dates and performers vary.
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