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FRIANT, Calif., July 6 /PRNewswire/ --Tickets going fast for multi-Grammy and Oscar Award Winning Artist, Melissa Etheridge! Table Mountain Casino is proud to welcome Ms. Etheridge to their Indoor Event Center for a rare and unique Central California appearance.
Etheridge, renowned as much for her personalized blend of pop-infused folk rock as well as her advocacy of progressive social issues, will bring her iconic blend of musical favorites to Table Mountain Casino for one show only on Monday night, August 10. "Raspy and real," Etheridge will rock the house as this sensational vocal star entertains Guests with her blend of new songs and favorite hits.
John Mayewski, President and CEO, is pleased to continue this year's string of top name headliners at the Table Mountain Casino Indoor Event Center. He commented, "Table Mountain Casino is committed to maintaining its reputation as the Ultimate Entertainment Experience and the opportunity of bringing Melissa Etheridge to entertain our Guests was simply another way of showing how much we value both our loyal players and that reputation of Excellence! Table Mountain Casino is widely known for bringing an array of the very best entertainers to our Central California Event Center, each at the highest value performing in our intimate showroom setting. We are especially thrilled that guests are traveling from all over California to enjoy the value of this entertainment, and the games and culinary offerings, as well."
Melissa Etheridge has been a singer songwriter since her early childhood days. At only eight years old, Etheridge received her first guitar, developing her early interest in rock music that has come to reflect a heavy blues influence. Etheridge became a singing sensation in the 90's with her unique vocal style. Her now infamous vocal style, described as a blend of Rod Stewart and Janis Joplin, this multi-Grammy award winning songstress was also awarded an Oscar for her song, "I Need to Wake Up." A rare talent, Etheridge has released nine albums, each filled with songs reflective of her thoughts, feelings and experience.
Located just minutes from Fresno, Table Mountain Casino's Indoor Event Center is consistently home to a fabulous array of headliner shows at affordable prices that have recently included Jewel, Liza Minnelli, country superstar duo Big and Rich, Boz Scaggs, Tony Bennett and the B52s.
Tickets for Melissa Etheridge's August 10th show are on sale now and are available at the Main Casino Cage or at tmcasino.com. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., show is at 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $45 VIP, $35 Reserved and $25 for General Admission. Club members save $5, Platinum Members save $10. Must be 18 years and older to attend. No refunds, cameras or videos.
For more information, please contact John Mayewski, President and CEO or Dan Casas, Legal Counsel at (559) 822-7777.
About Table Mountain Casino: Table Mountain Casino is owned and operated by the Table Mountain Rancheria Band of Indians who actively support many community-based agencies and non-profit organizations serving residents of the Greater Fresno area and the regional San Joaquin Valley community. To learn more about Table Mountain Casino, its community service programs and current promotions, please visit tmcasino.com.