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Blues Review at Pearl River Resort
CHOCTAW — See the Blues Review featuring Nellie Travis and Bigg Robb at Pearl River Resort’s Silver Star Hotel & Casino at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Bigg Robb is a high-spirited artist who em- braces Midwest funk, modern blues, contempo- rary gospel, and Southern soul. Having started as a young radio DJ, he was an associate of the late Roger Troutman, the funk and R&B hit-maker who founded the Zapp band. Troutman pro- vided crucial early support to Robb. Bigg Robb drew from years of experience in the music in- dustry to launch a successful solo career.
Nellie “Tiger” Travis couldn’t be more des-
tined to sing the blues. She was born deep in
the delta of Mississippi in the early ‘60s. As in
most small towns, the church was a main focal
point and Nellie grew up singing gospel music. Since then, Nellie has come a long way and in November 2009 was crowned the New
Queen Of The Blues for Chicago by Bluesman Purvis Spann, who also bestowed that honor on Ms. KoKo Taylor, the original Queen. KoKo was a mentor and friend to Nellie, and when she passed in
early 2009, Nellie used her talented song writing skills to write and record a tribute song to her friend titled “KoKo, Queen Of The Blues.”
Nellie Travis has headlined at the Chicago Blues Festival and performed at numerous fes- tivals and clubs around the world in such places as Japan, Greece, Italy, Germany, Brazil, as well as her hometown of Mississippi. She has shared the stage with such greats as Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Koko Taylor, Gladys Knight, Ronnie Baker Brooks, to name a few. She has been influ- enced by many powerful performers such as Big
Mama Thornton, KoKo Taylor and Etta James. Tickets may be purchased through the Pearl River Resort website
by visiting pearlriverresort.com or call (866) 44PEARL.
Nellie Travis and Bigg Robb
BONKERZ Comedy Productions announce
lineup for January Thursday night shows
Doors open at 7 p.m. for regularly scheduled comedic performances
TUNICA –Start your weekend off with laughter at Gold Strike Casino Resort with the Bonkerz Comedy Series on Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the Gold Strike Theatre. The January lineup has comedians from TV and movies, all with diverse backgrounds.
Jan. 5 - Alex “Koolaid” Ansel
As seen on Amazon, Rolling Stone, and CBS, Alex “Koolaid” Ansel is a lifelong clown who holds the title of “Funniest Person in South Texas.” His goal with comedy is to live up to his namesake KOOLAID by getting people to say, “Oh Yeah.”
Jan. 12 - Dwayne Gill
Featured on the “Bob & Tom Show” and ABC, Dwayne Gill is a Marine, a cop and a comic whose set ranges from current events, relationships and crazy situations he’s encountered as a police officer. Gill was the wildcard winner in the “Stand Up its Miller Time National Comedy Contest” with Kevin Hart.
Jan. 19 - Cindy Foster
From “America’s Got Talent,” Cindy Foster has been making people laugh across the world with her live stand up shows and
comedy shorts on social media. Her natural ability to act and improvise has been seen in 59 million views on her social media platforms.
Jan. 26 - Andy Beningo
Star of his own “Dry Bar Comedy Special” and CMTs “Next Big Comic,” Andy Beningo established
himself as one of the hardest working comics. His ability to find humor in subjects like growing up the middle child, his short-lived teaching career and society’s obsession with technology makes him an audience favorite nationwide.
Tickets for comedy shows are $15, $22.50 and $30 plus tax and service fee. A four-pack starts at $40 plus tax and service fee. Get them at the casino box office, goldstrike.com or by calling (888) 245-7829. On show days, tickets may also be purchased at the MGM Rewards desk using reward points. Guests can now show their Bonkerz tickets at Buffet Americana for 15 percent off on Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Bonkerz hotel package start at $149 and hotel-and-dining package start at $15. Call (888) 245-7829 for details on both packages.
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