Concert Series takes to new Amphitheatre Stage
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Updated: July 06, 2009 11:55 AM
Nooksack River Casino will host a concert series at its new 3,000-seat amphitheater this summer, beginning with a free Classic Rock Festival on July 18.
“We have secured an amazing line-up of acts for our inaugural ‘Concerts on the Green’ series,” said Leonard Habig, general manager.
“The amphitheater is situated next to Nooksack River with the audience facing the water. It’s truly a beautiful setting for the shows.”
Performances include country artist Gretchen Wilson, The Guess Who, WAR, Loverboy and an Oldies Tribute Festival billed as “Rock ‘n Roll Riot.”
The amphitheater opens to the public on July 18 with a free Classic Rock Festival from 1 to 9 p.m., featuring tributes to the Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jimi Hendrix, as well as founding member of Heart, Roger Fisher, and Goldie McJohn of Steppenwolf.
“There is no comparable venue in the area,” Habig said.
“The Nooksack Indian Tribe wanted to provide the community with an outdoor entertainment option that blended with the environment, offered first class entertainment and was affordable.”
Tickets prices are as low as $10 for the Rock n Roll Riot festival. Tickets for all shows may be purchased in person at Nooksack River Casino or online at www.nooksackcasinos.com
Construction on the Nooksack River Amphitheater began in May and is now completed. Located behind Nooksack River Casino in Deming, the Nooksack River Amphitheater offers reserved seating and a lawn for general admission seating. Guests who purchase general admission tickets are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. All shows are all-ages. A beer garden and concessions will be available at each event.
The Nooksack Indian Tribe operates Nooksack River Casino in Deming and Nooksack Northwood Casino in Lynden.
Nooksack River Casino is located 15 minutes east of Bellingham on the Mount Baker Highway and features 450 slot machines, 13 table games, a poker room, two restaurants, a Chevron gas station and convenience store.
For more information on either casino, visit www.nooksackcasinos.com
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