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It’s Happening at Chinook Winds in March ...
by Teresa Simmons
The Four Tops Bring Doo-Wop
Sound to Chinook Winds
The Gatlin Brothers
Larry Gatlin and The Gatlin
Brothers to Perform
It’s time to get back to the country with the music of Larry Gatlin and The
Gatlin Brothers at Chinook Winds Casino on Feb. 28 and March 1.
For the past four decades, Larry Gatlin and The Gatlin Brothers have traveled
from Texas around the world, performing for millions of fans through live concerts
and television. Their journey has taken them to the great concert halls of
America, sharing the harmony and great songs for which they are so famous.
The Gatlin Brothers have recorded more than 25 albums, including country,
gospel, and big band. They have appeared on more than 75 TV shows and
endorsed products such as American Express, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dr.
Pepper, and Amoco. Most recently, they sang at the White House for President
George W. Bush, a long-time friend.
Show time is 8 p.m. each night. Tickets are $25-$40, depending on seat
location.
Excitement in the Rogue River
Lounge Every Night
Sunday - Kenny Wayne and The Aero Band perform traditional country and
Southern rock. Do the Boot Scootin’ Boogie with Grand Ole Opry artist Kenny
Wayne from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Monday - Hospitality Appreciation Night. Present your
OLCC card, food handler’s card, or gaming license to enter a
drawing for $25 or dinner for two in the Rogue River Room or
buffet. Receive an entry ticket with each beverage purchase from
8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Guest Appreciation Night. Enjoy a laid-back visit with friends,
relatives, and our staff. From 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., get a ticket
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with each beverage purchase for a chance to win $25 or dinner
f°r two in toe Rogue River Room or the buffet.
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Wednesday - Karaoke Night with Ultrasonic. Contest
Travel back to the doo-wop days
of the ‘50s with the smooth vocal
blending of The Four Tops when the
group performs at Chinook Winds
Casino on March 21 and 22.
The Four Tops have been marveling
audiences with its infectious blend of
pure vocal power and sweet harmonies
since 1954. High school friends from
Detroit’s North End, Levi Stubbs,
Renaldo “Obie” Benson, Abdul “Duke”
Fakir, and Lawrence Payton started
playing parties as The Four Aims, as
they were aiming for the top. After
catching the ear and eye of singer Billy
Eckstine, they changed the name to The
Four Tops to not be confused with The
Ames Brothers.
The Four Tops, after working with
other record companies, signed with
Motown Records in the ‘60s. At Motown,
the group was teamed with the song­
writing powerhouse of Holland, Dozier,
and Holland, and the rest is history.
Hit after hit followed, starting in
1964 with Baby, 1 Need Your Loving,
and continuing with songs like Reach
Out, I’ll Be There, Standing In The
Shadows Of Love, and Bernadette.
During the British invasion of the
U.S., The Four Tops became a sensation
in England.
The group signed with other record
companies during the ‘70s and ‘80s and
as the hits slowed down and record sales
slowed, it returned to its strength - the
live show. It played to audiences all over
the world, maintaining the vocal magic
that had placed it in the upper echelon
of the entertainment world.
In 1985, the group stopped the
show at the heavily rock-filled LIVE
AID. Critics around the world hailed
its set as a highlight of the marathon
benefit concert. But benefits weren’t
foreign to The Four Tops. To this day,
the group has raised money all over the
globe with its charity work, never
forgetting where it came from.
When the hits stopped coming
during the late ‘80s, the group
continued playing almost 200 dates a
year and ended the decade by being
inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of
Fame in 1989.
Although members have lent their
talents to others, solo work was never a
priority for the group. It stayed together
for 43 years, something that’s
unmatched by any other group ever.
Nothing could stop it, not even the
bad times and hardships of the
entertainment world.
In June 1997, Lawrence Payton
died of liver cancer. The group decided
to continue on and worked for almost
two years with just the three remaining
members, with no signs of slowing
down and dedicating every show to the
memory of Lawrence Pay ton.
In 1999, when the group marked its
45Ih anniversary, it also made the first
member change. In February, the group
added Theo Peoples, a golden-voiced,
multi-talented young man from St
Louis, and Ronnie McNeir joined Obie
and Duke onstage for the first time. The
result was magic and showed that The
Four Tops was ready to continue
playing concerts and corporate events,
even using 80 symphonies to spread its
special magic worldwide.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see
these legendary entertainers in person
when they perform at Chinook Winds
Casino. Show time for both nights is
8 p.m. Tickets are $25-$40, depending
on seat location.
coming again soon, start date TBA. Sing your heart out from
9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Thursday - Ladies Night with The Lip Stick Dollheads,
an all-female band that plays pop and rock music from 9:30 p.m.
to 12:30 a.m. Great prices on drink specials, not just for ladies but for guys too.
Friday and Saturday - Brian Timme & Ultrasonic DJ feature hip hop and
disco music from 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
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