Popular acts from the ‘60s and ‘70s set to perform on Saturday, May 24


The Cannery Casino & Hotel jumpstarts the season with the Summer of Fun Kick-Off Festival featuring classic bands, Jay And The Americans, Badfinger, Jr. Walker's All Star Band, Sal Valentino and The Beau Brummels and local favorite, GoodFellas. The festival will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 24.


Tickets to the festival are free and are available to the public. They can be picked-up at the Cannery Casino & Hotel's ticket sales counter located at the front desk.


The Summer of Fun Kick-Off Festival has something for everyone to enjoy. In addition to the exciting entertainment, there will be plenty of tasty food and drinks available. Vendors will be selling items like Hawaiian shirts, Native American jewelry, toys, and rock and roll memorabilia. Drive your classic car or hot rod to the free cruise-in and check out all of the great rides.


Very few bands have ever reached the musical heights of Jay And The Americans. From 1962-1971, they charted an unprecedented 12 top-ten records, making them one of the greatest vocal groups in rock and roll history. With three original members and the addition of Jay Reincke, the third "Jay," Jay And The Americans are best known for their hits "This Magic Moment," "Come a Little Bit Closer" and "Only in America."


Pegged as one of the most promising British groups of the late ‘60s and the only world-class talent ever signed to the Beatles' Apple Records, Badfinger enjoyed the kind of success in England and America that most other bands could only envy. Some of Badfinger's most memorable hit singles include "Come and Get It," "No Matter What," "Day After Day" and "Baby Blue."


Known the world over as the "ultimate Motown party band," Jr. Walker's All Star Band presents a spectacular live performance of unforgettable hits that guarantee everyone is on their feet within minutes of the group hitting the stage. The phenomenal success and the legend of Jr. Walker plays on with the "All Stars" while they perform their "party" hits including "Shotgun," "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" and "What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)."


The Beau Brummels, led by the rich, moody vocals of superlative front man, Sal Valentino, exploded on the music scene in 1964 with their top 20 hit, "Laugh Laugh." They are considered to be the first American band to respond to the British Invasion and ironically, the pioneers of country-rock music. Several of their classic top 40 hits include "Just a Little," "Don't Talk to Strangers" and "You Tell Me Why."


GoodFellas were voted "Best Local Band" in the Las Vegas Review-Journal's 2007 Best of Las Vegas poll. This eight-piece band offers a sophisticated take on classic rock and roll and rhythm and blues from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.


Cannery Casino Resorts can be reached at (702) 856-5100.


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