Friday, August 6, 2010
August is a great time to squeeze in some last hoorah entertainment before the summer comes to an official close. There is no shortage of entertainment this August at the casino complexes in the Lake Charles area. It’s the perfect time to catch headliners, relax in a pool, enjoy dining options, hit a round of golf or soak in some spa treatments!
Here’s a glimpse of the line-up:
Delta Downs Racetrack, Casino & Hotel
Zydecajun with Wayne Toups (Aug. 28, 8 p.m.)
Dance the night away to Wayne's distinctive fusion. He draws on French-language traditional material of his Cajun ancestors, but adds the unmistakable R&B textures of Zydeco music. Add to that his undeniable charisma as a rocker and you begin to understand why he's been dubbed "The Cajun Springsteen" or "Le Boss."
Grand Funk Railroad (Sept. 4, 8 p.m.)
Enjoy a Rockin' Night with The American Band, Grand Funk Railroad as they perform their greatest hits, including "We're an American Band" and "Locomotion."
www.deltadowns.com for more info.
Isle of Capri Casino Hotel
38 Special, (Aug. 14, 7 p.m.)
38 Special is an American rock band that was formed by neighborhood friends Don Barnes and Donnie Van Zant in 1975 in Jacksonville, Florida. The band's first two albums had a strong southern rock vibe. By the early 1980s, 38 Special shifted to a more accessible arena rock style without abandoning its southern rock roots. This shift helped to usher in a string of successful albums and singles. The band has an exciting stage presence, sure to get everyone on their feet.
www.isleofcapricasinos.com for more info.
L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort
Grammy Award Winner Travis Tritt, (Aug. 14, 8:30 p.m.)
Country music star Travis Tritt will take to the stage at L’Auberge and dazzle audiences. Starting with the debut single release of "Country Club" in 1989, Travis Tritt has charted more than thirty singles on the U.S. Billboard charts, including five Number Ones. His first and third albums—1989's Country Club and T-R-O-U-B-L-E—have each achieved platinum certification by the RIAA, while his albums It's All About to Change (1991), Greatest Hits: From the Beginning (1995) have each achieved gold status. His most recent album, The Storm, was released in 2007 on Category 5 Records.
Grammy Award Winner Michael Bolton (Aug. 28, 8:30 p.m.)
If you made a list of performers who have sold more than 53 million records, won multiple Grammys for Best Male Vocalist and countless other honors, earned a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, and sold out arenas worldwide, Michael Bolton would be on that list! A world class performance is in store for anyone in the Lake Charles area.
www.ldlcasino.com for more info.
Here’s a glimpse of the line-up:
Delta Downs Racetrack, Casino & Hotel
Zydecajun with Wayne Toups (Aug. 28, 8 p.m.)
Dance the night away to Wayne's distinctive fusion. He draws on French-language traditional material of his Cajun ancestors, but adds the unmistakable R&B textures of Zydeco music. Add to that his undeniable charisma as a rocker and you begin to understand why he's been dubbed "The Cajun Springsteen" or "Le Boss."
Grand Funk Railroad (Sept. 4, 8 p.m.)
Enjoy a Rockin' Night with The American Band, Grand Funk Railroad as they perform their greatest hits, including "We're an American Band" and "Locomotion."
www.deltadowns.com for more info.
Isle of Capri Casino Hotel
38 Special, (Aug. 14, 7 p.m.)
38 Special is an American rock band that was formed by neighborhood friends Don Barnes and Donnie Van Zant in 1975 in Jacksonville, Florida. The band's first two albums had a strong southern rock vibe. By the early 1980s, 38 Special shifted to a more accessible arena rock style without abandoning its southern rock roots. This shift helped to usher in a string of successful albums and singles. The band has an exciting stage presence, sure to get everyone on their feet.
www.isleofcapricasinos.com for more info.
L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort
Grammy Award Winner Travis Tritt, (Aug. 14, 8:30 p.m.)
Country music star Travis Tritt will take to the stage at L’Auberge and dazzle audiences. Starting with the debut single release of "Country Club" in 1989, Travis Tritt has charted more than thirty singles on the U.S. Billboard charts, including five Number Ones. His first and third albums—1989's Country Club and T-R-O-U-B-L-E—have each achieved platinum certification by the RIAA, while his albums It's All About to Change (1991), Greatest Hits: From the Beginning (1995) have each achieved gold status. His most recent album, The Storm, was released in 2007 on Category 5 Records.
Grammy Award Winner Michael Bolton (Aug. 28, 8:30 p.m.)
If you made a list of performers who have sold more than 53 million records, won multiple Grammys for Best Male Vocalist and countless other honors, earned a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, and sold out arenas worldwide, Michael Bolton would be on that list! A world class performance is in store for anyone in the Lake Charles area.
www.ldlcasino.com for more info.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
iiieeeee! Well, Sauce Piquant, do we have Festivals for you to Experience!
Usually, the older we get, the more we realize that everything has a delicate balance. Authentic culture is no exception. It’s something that has to be preserved and appreciated to survive over time. Cajun culture is the epitome fun - mixed in with hard work of living off the land. So, work hard/play hard! Most older Cajuns have lots of laugh lines, twinkling eyes and can’t wait to take a visitor into the fold to treat them like family.
Through it all, everything ties back to the land, Louisiana’s natural resources, and of course, food and music. Louisianans are proud of their French Canadian heritage and have built traditions, recipes, songs and a way of life over hundreds of years that revolve around family, food friends and doing what it takes to make guests smile and dance the night away. You can experience it for yourself at the Cajun French Music & Food Festival or the Marshland Festival this July in Lake Charles, LA. And, you’re sure to hear the Cajun expression of having a good time: “iiieeeeeee!” (Yeah, it just comes out!)
Mark your calendars for the Cajun French Music & Food Festival, July 17-18! The spice of Cajun food will linger in the air around Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles as the sounds of accordions, guitars and intriguing Cajun French lyrics entice your feet to shuffle into a Cajun two-step. Get your fill of gumbo, jambalaya, étouffée and other Cajun specialties that have been spiced to perfection over the years. Dare you to try some cracklin’s? Check www.cfmalakecharles.org for the schedule.
Or, head out to the music showcase known as the Marshland Festival, July 30–31. In addition to hot bands, there will be arts and crafts, a business expo, activities for the kids and more, oh yeah, and food! Southwest Louisiana is known for flavorful fare and hot music, and this festival will give you a taste of both. Check www.marshlandfestival.com for the schedule.
Come by and have a cup of delicious Louisiana coffee with us! To plan, check out the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau, www.visitlakecharles.org or call 800-456-7952.
Usually, the older we get, the more we realize that everything has a delicate balance. Authentic culture is no exception. It’s something that has to be preserved and appreciated to survive over time. Cajun culture is the epitome fun - mixed in with hard work of living off the land. So, work hard/play hard! Most older Cajuns have lots of laugh lines, twinkling eyes and can’t wait to take a visitor into the fold to treat them like family.
Through it all, everything ties back to the land, Louisiana’s natural resources, and of course, food and music. Louisianans are proud of their French Canadian heritage and have built traditions, recipes, songs and a way of life over hundreds of years that revolve around family, food friends and doing what it takes to make guests smile and dance the night away. You can experience it for yourself at the Cajun French Music & Food Festival or the Marshland Festival this July in Lake Charles, LA. And, you’re sure to hear the Cajun expression of having a good time: “iiieeeeeee!” (Yeah, it just comes out!)
Mark your calendars for the Cajun French Music & Food Festival, July 17-18! The spice of Cajun food will linger in the air around Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles as the sounds of accordions, guitars and intriguing Cajun French lyrics entice your feet to shuffle into a Cajun two-step. Get your fill of gumbo, jambalaya, étouffée and other Cajun specialties that have been spiced to perfection over the years. Dare you to try some cracklin’s? Check www.cfmalakecharles.org for the schedule.
Or, head out to the music showcase known as the Marshland Festival, July 30–31. In addition to hot bands, there will be arts and crafts, a business expo, activities for the kids and more, oh yeah, and food! Southwest Louisiana is known for flavorful fare and hot music, and this festival will give you a taste of both. Check www.marshlandfestival.com for the schedule.
Come by and have a cup of delicious Louisiana coffee with us! To plan, check out the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau, www.visitlakecharles.org or call 800-456-7952.
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