Rock and roll, country music to entertain fans this summer
Nichols, N.Y. – March 26, 2018 – With
warmer weather quickly approaching, Tioga Downs is pleased to announce its 2018
summer concert series lineup that kicks off with country star Chris Janson.
Five major concerts are part of the 2018 summer schedule that begins on Thursday,
May 31 and ends Sunday, September 2. The 2018 concert series
is sponsored by Mirabito.
Chris Janson will perform at Tioga Downs at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 31. Just
last week, the charismatic country artist joined the ranks of the genre’s
greatest musicians when he was inducted into the prestigious Grand Ole Opry. The
Platinum-selling performer is expected to grace the stage at Tioga Downs with
his chart-topping hits “Buy Me a Boat” and “Fix A Drink,” along
with his current single “Drunk Girl.” Ticket prices for this concert begin
at $20.
Thursday, June
28, fans will get a taste of true rock and roll courtesy of Eddie Money. The legendary rocker’s
performance is expected to include his timeless and unforgettable hits “Take Me
Home Tonight” “Shakin’” and “Two Tickets to Paradise.” The show kicks off at 8
p.m., and is sure to be one you won’t want to miss. Tioga State Bank is
proudly sponsoring this performance. Ticket prices begin at $20.
Wynonna and The Big Noise will perform a special benefit concert to benefit the Southern
Tier Veterans Support Group on Saturday, July 28 at 8:00 p.m. Grammy-nominated
country artist Wynonna will give the crowd at Tioga Downs an unforgettable
experience delivering hits from her debut album with her new band, The Big
Noise. All ticket sales will be donated to the organization and in addition, Tioga
Downs owner Jeff Gural has generously pledged to match all ticket proceeds. Tickets
are available for $15 each.
The Beach Boys, one of the most successful and iconic rock groups of all time, will
take the stage at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7. Since 1961, the band has been delivering
songs that have stood the test of time, like “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” "Good
Vibrations” and “California Girls”. The Beach Boys have sold more than 100
million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands in world
history. Tickets start at $40.
Our summer
concert series will go out with a bang, wrapping up with a Labor Day weekend
performance from Michael Bolton. The
show will be held at 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 2. The music legend has
claimed two Grammy awards, six American Music Awards and has sold 75 million
records worldwide over the course of his career. He’s expected to perform hits
like “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” “Steel Bars” and “How Can We Be
Lovers.” Tickets start at $20.
Tickets for the five
concerts in this star-studded lineup will be on sale starting at 10 a.m. on
Tuesday, March 27th in the Tioga Downs gift shop and online at tiogadowns.com and ticketmaster.com.
About
Tioga Downs:
Tioga Downs, which opened in 2006,
offers live harness racing, casino gaming and live entertainment. Jeff Gural owns Tioga Downs in Nichols, New
York as well as Vernon Downs in Vernon, New York. Since opening the new casino in December 2016,
Tioga Downs has expanded its gaming offerings to include 944 slot machines, 32
table games and a luxurious 12-table poker room, which is now affiliated with
the World Series of Poker. The new Tioga
Downs Hotel, which spans six stories and boasts 161 rooms, an events center and
many other exciting amenities, officially opened in December 2017. Tioga Downs
and Vernon Downs have created more than 1,000 family-sustaining jobs and
donated millions to nonprofit organizations. For more information on Tioga
Downs, please visit www.tiogadowns.com.
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