Contact:
Diana Jackin
(559) 472-7148
djackin@thielenideacorp.com
Al O’Brien
(209) 928-9318
aobrien@blackoakcasino.com
TUOLUMNE, CA (April 11, 2011) – Grammy Award winning Country Western band Asleep at the Wheel will be coming to Black Oak Casino in May. The band has charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard country charts, won nine Grammy Awards, and has been one of the strongest names in Country Music for the last 40 years.
Country Rock Band Confederate Railroad, which has also had more than 20 singles on the Billboard country charts, will be performing on May 19th. Other highlights include Blues guitar star Coco Montoya, who numerous publications have named as one of the best guitarists and singers on the Blues scene.
Below is a concert schedule of the artists performing at Black Oak Casino:
| Thu, May 5 | Comedy Underground | 8 pm |
| Fri, May 6 | California Cowboys – Kick Off the Mother Lode Round-up | 9 pm |
| Sat, May 7 | Coco Montoya – National blues guitar star | 9 pm |
| Thu, May 12 | Asleep at the Wheel – Western Swing with Ray Benson and his all star band Tickets $20 at the Gift Basket | 8 pm |
| Fri & SatMay 13 & 14 | Left of Centre – Reno Tahoe favorites | 9 pm |
| Sun, May 15 | Tenth Anniversary Fireworks concert at Dusk | 8:30 pm |
| Wed, May 18 | Comedy Showcase – TBA | 8 pm |
| Thu, May 19 | Confederate Railroad- ” I Like My Women on the Trashy Side” Legendary Southern Rock – Tickets $10 at the Gift Basket | 8 pm |
| Fri & SatMay 20 & 21 | Busta Groove – Bay Area Premier Party Band | 9 pm |
| Thu, May 26 | Comedy Showcase – Ron Stubbs and guests | 8 pm |
| Fri, May 27 | Crazy Ivan – Local rockers | 9 pm |
| Sat, May 28 | Josh Pfeiffer – Big Band, and jazz vocal standards | 9 pm |
Tickets for shows listed are available at Black Oak Casino’s gift shop The Gift Basket and can be ordered by phone at (209) 928-9300 x6508. If you are interested in sponsoring or running a promotion for any of these events, please contact Diana Jackin at (559) 472-7148.
Black Oak Casino continues to present national touring acts every week, LIVE at Willow Creek Lounge! Whether you enjoy R&B Latin, Classic Rock or the Blues, Black Oak Casino offers an entertainment lineup that will satisfy any music lover.
With over 200 seats, Willow Creek Lounge is an entertainment venue complete with a full service bar, dance floor, and video bar top slots. Shows are primarily free, however selected shows may have a minimal ticket charge to provide comfortable crowd size for the venue. For all 8 pm shows, doors will open at 6:30 pm and for all 9pm shows, doors will open at 7:30 pm. Performances that require tickets will be noted on the entertainment lineup, and tickets will be available at The Gift Basket and at www.highsierratickets.com. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis, and you must be seated at the table to save your seat prior to any show. Willow Creek Lounge is a smoke-free venue, and all lounge guests must be 21 or older to attend.
For more information about Black Oak Casino, overnight accommodations, or to learn more about the current promotions, please visit www.blackoakcasino.com or call (877) 747-8777. Black Oak Casino is located in Tuolumne, just 7 miles east of Sonora, off Highway 108.
