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The October 2008 concert line-up includes performances by:

Burt Bacharach

Thursday, October 2nd
SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 7 PM
Tickets are $45/$55
Recognized as one of the most important composers of popular music in the 20th Century, his track record of hit-singles spans four decades. The man behind American classics such as the all-star ensemble hit, “That’s What Friends Are For" performs many of his best known songs at Casino Rama.

Terri Clark

Friday, October 3rd Saturday, October 4th
SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM
Tickets are $30/$40
Possessing one of the most unique voices in country music, this multi-platinum selling artist returns to Canada to perform hits such as: “I Just Wanna Be Mad”, “When Boy Meets Girl”, “I Wanna Do It All”, “Poor, Poor Pitiful Me” & “Girls Lie Too”.

Little Tony

Sunday, October 5th
SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 7 PM
Tickets are $30/$35
Direct from Italy, this star of stage and screen brings his rock ‘n’ roll hits to the Casino Rama stage. He is best known for songs such as: “Se insieme ad un altro ti vedrò”, “Quando vedrai la mia ragazza”, “Riderà” & “La spada nel cuore”.

David Copperfield – An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion

Wednesday, October 8th
SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 7 PM
Thursday, October 9th
SHOWTIME: 3 PM & 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 2 PM & 7 PM
Tickets are $55/$65 Friday, October 10th
SHOWTIME: 3 PM & 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 2 PM & 8 PM
Hailed as the greatest illusionist of our time by audiences and critics alike, his celebrated feats have set Box Office records around the globe and earned him dozens of Emmy Awards. Don't miss a chance to be part of history when this grand illusionist performs live at Casino Rama.

Bill Cosby

Thursday, October 16th
SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 7 PM Friday, October 17th SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM
Tickets are $55/$65
One of the most influential stars in popular culture brings his famous wit to the Casino Rama stage. His hilarious books, iconic recordings, and culturally celebrated television programs have made him a household name. Don’t miss your chance to see one of comedy’s greats LIVE on stage.

Tommy Hunter

Saturday, October 18th
SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM
& Sunday, October 19th
SHOWTIME: 1 PM & 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 12 PM & 7 PM
Tickets are $20/$25
One of the most enduring and best-loved performers in Canadian country music appears on the Casino Rama stage. Don’t miss this night of country favourites with “Canada’s Country Gentleman”.

Bowfire

Wednesday, October 22nd Thursday, October 23rd
SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 7 PM
Tickets are $15/$20
Join this all Canadian group for the ultimate string experience as these fiddle and violin virtuosos take you on a musical journey that moves seamlessly through Jazz, Classical, Bluegrass. Celtic, Rock, Texas Swing, and Cape Breton styles. It’s a fast-paced performance that will stimulate your senses with incredible sound, energizing choreography, dramatic lighting, and stunning set design.

The Charlie Daniels Band

Friday, October 24th Saturday, October 25th
SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM
Tickets are $20/$30
This Grammy Award winning cowboy and his band defy all labels, blending country, southern boogie, blues, country fiddle and electric rock for a sound all of their own. They are best known for hits: "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," “Uneasy Rider”, and "The Legend of Wooley Swamp".

In addition, we are pleased to add the following act to our previously announced September lineup:

The Imperial Circus of China

MATINEE & EVENING SHOWS Saturday, September 13th
SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM Sunday, September 14th
SHOWTIME: 12 PM & 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 11 AM & 7 PM Monday, September 15th
SHOWTIME: 12 PM, DOORS OPEN: 11 AM Tuesday, September 16th
SHOWTIME: 12 PM & 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 11 AM & 7 PM Wednesday, September 17th
SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 7 PM
Tickets are $15/$20
“Witness the Impossible” as one of the world’s greatest circuses returns to the Casino Rama stage.

Exclusive advanced ticket purchase for Players PassportTM Club Members begins Sunday, July 13th, 2008 at 12 noon, in-person only at the Casino Rama Box Office.

Tickets go on-sale to the general public on Tuesday, July 15th at 12 noon, 2008 and will be available in-person at the Casino Rama Box Office, all TicketMaster locations, by calling (416) 870-8000 and online at www.casinorama.com. Ticket prices do not include applicable taxes or service charges.

Operating 24-hours a day, seven days a week since July 31, 1996, Casino Rama is Ontario's only First Nations' commercial casino. The Casino offers a complete entertainment experience with over 2,500 slot machines, more than 110 gaming tables, nten unique restaurants; a world-class 5,000 seat Entertainment Centre and a 300-room all-suite, full-service hotel, featuring spa and health club facilities. Casino Rama is operated by Penn National Gaming, Inc.

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Lesley Robinson
Media Relations Manager
Casino Rama
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Rama, ON L0K 1T0
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