Sonny Turner, Mrs. Nevada-America Pageant and Viva Santana: A Tribute to the Music of Carlos Santana Come to Suncoast Showroom in April
Former lead singer of The Platters, Sonny Turner, the Mrs. Nevada-America Pageant (pictured above) and Carlos Santana tribute band, Viva Santana, take the stage at Suncoast Showroom in April. Guests can also enjoy free dance parties and live entertainment throughout the month.
Sonny Turner
Sunday, April 8
Sonny Turner rose to fame in 1959 after being chosen out of 100 prospects to INSERT The Platters’ original lead singer, Tony Williams. As the new lead vocalist of The Platters, Turner began touring the world with the group at age 19, performing top hits “I Love You 1,000 Times,” “With This Ring” and “Washed Ashore.” Turner also re-recorded The Platters’ most celebrated hits “Only You,” “The Great Pretender” and “The Magic Touch.” The Platters went on to become one of the most successful vocal groups in music history.
The famous vocalist left The Platters to begin his solo career in 1970. Turner’s vocals were later featured on the soundtracks of the movies “The Nutty Professor II” starring Eddie Murphy, “Hearts in Atlantis” starring Anthony Hopkins and “Prince of the City” starring Robert DeNiro.
In 2005, Consumer’s Entertainment Exchange and the Doo Wop Hall of Fame presented Turner with The Lifetime Excellence in Entertainment Award. Turner was also inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame and the Beach Music Hall of Fame for his musical contributions to The Platters.
Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15 plus taxes and fees, and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000; online at www.suncoastcasino.com; or in-person at Suncoast, The Orleans, Gold Coast and Sam’s Town. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the show (depending upon availability) at the venue box office.
Mrs. Nevada-America Pageant
Sunday, April 22
Mrs. Nevada-America will host a pageant competition to crown its 2018 Mrs. Nevada-America Queen, featuring 2017 Mrs. Nevada-America Queen Stephanie Barret, who will be crowning her successor.
The competition is the preliminary pageant to the Mrs. America and Mrs. World pageants, giving married women the opportunity to participate in the pageant world and give back to their communities. Contestants from across the state of Nevada will take center stage in the swimsuit, interview and evening gown competitions throughout the evening.
The pageant begins at 6 p.m. at Suncoast Showroom. Tickets start at $47.71 plus taxes and fees, and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000; online at www.suncoast.com; or in-person at Suncoast, The Orleans, Gold Coast and Sam’s Town. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the event (depending upon availability) at the venue box office.
Viva Santana: A Tribute to the Music of Carlos Santana
Sunday, April 29
Formed more than 25 years ago, tribute band Viva Santana has been performing their exceptional renditions of legendary guitarist Carlos Santana and his band Santana’s signature music. Throughout their career, the San Diego, Calif.-based group has brought their tribute act to various venues across the United States and Mexico.
Audiences will enjoy Viva Santana’s all-acoustic recreations of the original band’s best-loved hits, performing songs dating back to the ‘60s to Santana’s most recent hits.
Viva Santana’s current lineup features Chris Guerra on bass guitar and vocals, Stan Tawny Gonzales on keys, Roy Tamanaha on drums, Pasquale Buono on congas and Mike Manglicmot on timbales.
Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10 plus taxes and fees, and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000; online at www.suncoastcasino.com; or in-person at Suncoast, The Orleans, Gold Coast and Sam’s Town. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the show (depending upon availability) at the venue box office.
Suncoast Sock Hop
Sock Hops at Suncoast will bring guests back to the 1950s with free live entertainment and dancing, happening on Fridays in April from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Friday, April 6 The Kenny Dee Band 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Friday, April 13 The NiteKings 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Friday, April 20 Déjà Vu 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Friday, April 27 Danny Rome and The Rockin’ Rebels 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Decades Dance Party
Suncoast’s Decades Dance Parties feature free live performances of the greatest hits of the ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s on Saturdays in April from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
- Saturday, April 7 Nitro 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
- Saturday, April 14 Status 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
- Saturday, April 21 Absolute 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
- Saturday, April 28 EVO 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Located at the corner of Alta Drive and South Rampart Boulevard, Suncoast Hotel and Casino features ten restaurants, a 16-screen movie theater, a 600-seat bingo room, a 500-seat state-of-the-art showroom and an 80,000-square-foot casino. For further information, visit www.suncoastcasino.com, on Facebook, and Twitter.