Acclaimed R&B Musician Brian McKnight to Perform at Eastside Cannery Aug. 21

Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel celebrates its two-year “Canniversary” with a special performance by award-winning R&B musician Brian McKnight in the Casablanca Event Center on Saturday, August 21 at 8 p.m.

Brian McKnight’s entertainment career has been nothing short of prolific with roles as a singer, songwriter, producer, talk show host and Broadway performer. As an R&B artist, McKnight has released 13 albums to date, several of which have gone platinum to triple-platinum, and claimed industry accolades including the Image Award for Outstanding Male Artist and the Soul Train Award for Best R&B/Soul Male Album.

Additionally, McKnight has received nominations from the American Music Awards, BET Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and has been nominated an impressive sixteen times for the Grammy Award. McKnight’s hits include “Anytime,” “Back at One,” “Love of My Life” and “Still.” He collaborated on numerous projects with other notable artists including Justin Timberlake, Kenny G and Vanessa Williams. In 2007, Brian McKnight made his Broadway debut in the musical Chicago. As a TV personality, he has appeared as a red carpet host for Extra!, starred as a contestant on Celebrity Apprentice and currently hosts his own late night talk show, The Brian McKnight Show.

Tickets are available now in three levels: Gold $59.95, Prime $49.95 and Reserved $39.95. Tickets can be purchased by calling (702) 856-5470 or by visiting www.eastsidecannery.com <http://www.eastsidecannery.com> or the Eastside Cannery box office located at the front desk. Ticket prices do not include tax and applicable fees.

Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel offers a Brian McKnight room package including two Reserved Level show tickets and a one-night hotel stay on Saturday, August 21 for $129.95.