The 2019 schedule includes an
impressive roster of musical artists set to rock the racetrack this summer
Nichols, NY –
The thundering of galloping hooves won’t be the only sound drawing in crowds at
Tioga Downs this summer. The racetrack and casino announced the exciting lineup
for its summer 2019 concert series sponsored by Mirabito Energy Products and
Pepsi. Beginning June 7, Tioga Downs will host musical artists from various
genres and generations, from country to 1960s-era rock and roll.
The inaugural
concert of the series on June 7 will feature legendary performer Chubby Checker, known primarily for his
iconic 1960 hit cover of “The Twist,” which Billboard
recognized in 2008 as the biggest chart hit of all time. Checker will take the
stage with Charlie Thomas’ Drifters,
a doo-wop vocal group formed in the early 1950s. Tickets will be available at 9
a.m. on May 1 at three price points: $25, $35 and $45.
Anyone
nostalgic for 1980s radio hits is sure to enjoy George Thorogood, who will perform at Tioga Downs on July 26 with
his band The Destroyers. Sponsored by Tioga State Bank, Thorogood and the
Destroyers are set to rock the racetrack with hits like “Bad to the Bone” and
“I Drink Alone.” Tickets will be available for $40, $50 or $60.
The summer
calendar wouldn’t be complete without one for the country fans. On August 8, Lee Greenwood will perform with
pop/country artist Crystal Gayle. In
a fitting tribute to Greenwood’s biggest hit, “God Bless the U.S.A.,” all of
the proceeds from the $20 ticket price will benefit the Southern Tier Veterans
Support Group.
To wrap up
the series, 90s rock sensation Smash
Mouth will perform from their catalog of hits like “All Star,” and “I’m a
Believer.” Tickets will be available at $30, $40 and $50 tiers.
Tickets for
the summer concert series are available for purchase on Ticketmaster.com
and at the Tioga Downs gift shop. All tickets will be on sale on Monday, May 13
except Chubby Checker and Charlie Thomas’ Drifters, which will go on sale May 1
at 9 a.m.
To find out more, please visit www.tiogadowns.com.
About Tioga Downs Casino Resort:
Tioga Downs,
which opened in 2006, and expanded to Tioga Downs Casino Resort in December
2016, offers live harness racing, casino gaming, dining, golf, indoor and
outdoor live entertainment, and more. Jeff Gural owns Tioga Downs Casino Resort
in Nichols, New York as well as Vernon Downs in Vernon, New York. Since opening
the new resort in December 2016, Tioga Downs has expanded its gaming offerings
to include 908 slot machines, 28 table games, and a 6-table poker room. The
Tioga Downs Casino Resort Hotel spans six stories and boasts 160 rooms, an
events center, a full-service AgeLess SPA, an indoor saltwater pool and Jacuzzi
hot tub, an arcade, and a fitness room, as well as many other exciting
amenities in season such as, an outdoor saltwater pool and Jacuzzi complete
with Cabanas and a private Cabana bar (for hotel guests), an outdoor waterslide
and plunge pool, and a full 18-hole Tioga Golf Course located just
minutes down the road. The resort also offers a wide variety of food outlets
including their famous County Fair Buffet, Virgil’s Real BBQ, and P.J.
Clarke’s, among others. 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 Casino Resort, please visit www.tiogadowns.com.
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