FREE CONCERT by KC and the Sunshine Band at Horseshoe THURSDAY
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FREE CONCERT by KC and the Sunshine Band at Horseshoe with Non-perishable Food Donation to Benefit Mid-South Food Bank or Tunica Humane Society
TUNICA, Miss., December 6, 2011 – Put on your “Boogie Shoes” because the legendary KC and the Sunshine Band will hit the Horseshoe Tunica stage Thursday, December, 29 at 8 p.m. Horseshoe Tunica is getting into the holiday spirit by offering free tickets to the concert in exchange for the donation of non-perishable food items.
Complimentary tickets for the KC and the Sunshine Band concert will be given to guests who are 21 years old or older, have a Total Rewards card, and bring at least one non-perishable human or pet food item per person to the Horseshoe Tunica Bluesville Box Office on Thursday, December 29 to donate to the Mid-South Food Bank or the Tunica Humane Society. Tickets will be awarded on a first come first served basis on December 29 only. Total Rewards cards are available for no charge at the Total Rewards counter at Horseshoe Tunica.
“Caesars Entertainment and Horseshoe Tunica are committed to helping make our communities vibrant places to live and work. In one of our many efforts to give back to our communities this holiday season we are asking everyone to enjoy a great concert by KC and the Sunshine Band for the goodwill ticket price of donated non-perishable food items that will help fill the pantries of our two- and four-legged friends through the Mid-South Food Bank and the Tunica Humane Society,” said R. Scott Barber, regional president, Caesars Mid-South.
Guests can expect to hear KC and the Sunshine Band hits like: "Get Down Tonight,” "That's The Way (I Like It)," "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty," and "I'm Your Boogie Man,"
About Mid-South Food Bank:
Mid-South Food Bank is an independent, nondenominational 501(c)(3) Tennessee corporation founded in 1981 Mid-South Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the national network of food banks
The Mid-South Food Bank Mission is to fight hunger through the efficient collection and distribution of wholesome food, and through education and advocacy. The Mid-South Food Bank vision is a hunger-free Mid-South.
The Mid-South Food Bank member agencies include any 501(c)(3) charitable organization or faith-based equivalent in our service area that feeds needy and hungry people free of charge is eligible to apply to receive food from Mid-South Food Bank. Emergency food providers include food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters. Other agencies are youth programs, senior programs, residential programs, rehabilitation programs, daycares and schools. For more information please visit: http://www.midsouthfoodbank.org/
About Tunica Humane Society:
The Tunica Humane Society operates a no kill animal shelter that was started by a group of concerned citizens in Tunica, Mississippi in 2008. The animal shelter once located outdoors recently moved into the Horseshoe Animal Shelter building made possible by donations from citizens, Horseshoe Tunica and Caesars Foundation, as well as Rob Thomas’ Sidewalk Angels Foundation.
KC and the Sunshine Band History from: http://www.heykcsb.com/history.html
Nobody would have thought that Henry Stone's insight and Harry Casey's talent and enthusiasm would make history and make Miami, Florida the hottest music city on the planet. The "birth" of KC and the Sunshine band was about to happen and nobody knew that its birth would not only bring the world legendary music, but influence a whole generation. From clothing to hairstyles to dance styles to new acceptable words in the English language, KC and the Sunshine Band had arrived! And what an arrival! Four Number one Records in a row, Grammy Awards, Peoples Choice Awards, American Music Awards, and the focus of the music world became Miami, Florida.
Things have changed drastically since 1973. One thing hasn't changed, though. The infectious, feel good happy music of KC and the Sunshine Band. What started out as a "dream" is now "legend."
Their first record, BLOW YOUR WHISTLE, made the top 15 on the R&B chart.
Their second album, KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND, was released in 1975, went triple platinum and contained the #1 hits GET DOWN TONIGHT, THAT’S THE WAY (I LIKE IT), BOOGIE SHOES and ROCK YOUR BABY. Also in 1975 he won the American Music Award for Best R&B Artist.
KC & The Sunshine Band became the first act to score four #1 pop singles in one 12-month period since the Beatles in 1964. Three of those singles crossed over to become #1 R&B, as well.
KC’s third album, PART 3, released in 1976, also went triple platinum and contained the #1 singles I’M YOUR BOOGIE MAN, SHAKE YOUR BOOTY and KEEP IT COMIN’ LOVE.
The band’s string of hit singles continued with BOOGIE SHOES, which was included on the SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER soundtrack, PLEASE DON’T GO, and YES, I’M READY, a duet with high school friend Teri DeSario.
He also received Grammy Awards for Album of the Year, as well as Producer of the Year in 1978 for his work on the SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER soundtrack.
In 2001, KC was honored with the NARAS Governor’s Award, the highest honor given by a chapter of the Academy.
In 2002 KC received the coveted Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
KC's music is now being sampled by rappers, and whole new generations of fans have been introduced to his music.
Harry Wayne Casey, a true icon of so many generations, gets people up and dancing, making everyone happy, his place at the top in the music world is secure and that is as it should be.
KC and the Sunshine Band have been entertaining audiences around the world for over 37 years, and have sold in excess of 100 million records and "That's The Way They Like It" uh-huh uh-huh!
About Horseshoe Tunica:
Horseshoe Casino & Hotel Tunica opened on February 13, 1995. The property features 245,000 Square Feet, including a 14-floor all-suite hotel tower with over 500 rooms, over 200 slot and video poker games, a wide variety of table games, and a 25 table poker room. Horseshoe is known as a gambler’s casino with the best odds, highest limits, luxurious accommodations, best entertainment with Bluesville Concert Hall and Push Nightclub, as well as exquisite dining options including – Jack Binion’s Steakhouse, Village Square Buffet, Noodles, and Starbucks. For more information, please visit www.horseshoetunica.com.
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