Comedian Russell Peters debuts at Fallsview Casino in June

Trace Adkins and Sheena Easton among stars visiting Fallsview Casino Resort

NIAGARA FALLS, ON, March 4, 2013 /CNW/ - Comedy lovers will get their fix of Canadian stand-up giant Russell Peters when he makes a stop at Fallsview Casino on his Notorious World Tour as part of the casino's June entertainment docket.

"This is definitely a show not to be missed," said Fallsview Casino's Director of Communications Greg Medulun. "With the smashing success of Peters' Notorious World Tour to date, we expect big demand for tickets from fans wanting to see him up-close and personal."

Since its launch in March 2012, Peters' Notorious World Tour has been setting sales and attendance records worldwide, with audiences between 3,000 to 16,000 fans attending each show. This will be the first time Fallsview Casino has played host to the global comedy rockstar, who will present three hilarious evenings of new material starting June 5.

Fallsview Casino's star-studded month of performances will continue to lure concert-goers with other recognizable names, including platinum-selling country artist Trace Adkins, whose latest album "Just Fishin" adds to his extensive repertoire of hits, and Sheena Easton, two-time Grammy winning 80's superstar who turns back the clock with her hit-filled setlist.

The complete June 2013 performance schedule for Fallsview Casino Resort is as follows:

Gerry and the Pacemakers
Saturday, June 1: Showtime 9PM
Sunday, June 2: Showtime 7PM
Tickets start at $20

60's breakout British music group, Gerry and the Pacemakers, celebrate over 50 years of entertaining audiences worldwide. The quartet's doo-wop rock-and-roll style rivaled The Beatles with influential singles such as: "How Do You Do It", "I Like It", and "You'll Never Walk Alone".

Russell Peters
Notorious World Tour
Wednesday, June 5: Showtime 8:30PM
Thursday, June 6: Showtime 8:30PM
Friday, June 7: Showtime 9PM
Tickets start at $80

After selling out arenas around the world with his Notorious World Tour, global comedy rockstar Russell Peters is coming to Fallsview Casino Resort. Don't miss your chance to see Russell up-close and personal! These shows feature all new material from the Notorious World Tour.

Chilliwack
Saturday, June 8: Showtime 9PM
Tickets start at $25
Canadian rock band, Chilliwack, has produced a string of platinum certified hits, arguably owning the airways in the spring of '74. With a psychedelic blues-based composition and inventive guitar riffs, Chilliwack performs some of their biggest singles such as: "My Girl (Gone Gone Gone)", "I Believe", "Whatcha Gonna Do", "Fly At Night" and "Lonesome Mary".

Dao Lang
Sunday, June 9: Showtime 7PM
Monday, June 10: Showtime 8:30PM
Tickets start at $95

With unique vocals and eclectic rhythms, China's famed pop star Dao Lang takes the stage at Fallsview to perform his modern adaptations of cultural inspired folk songs.

Trace Adkins
Thursday, June 13: Showtime 8:30PM
Tickets start at $50

With the release of 11 studio albums, platinum-selling country artist Trace Adkins has achieved numerous accolades including 30 chart singles and 4 Grammy nominations. Best known for his trademark baritone vocals, Adkins has garnered such hits as: "(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing", "Ladies Love Country Boys", "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" and "You're Gonna Miss This".

Sheena Easton
Friday, June 14: Showtime 9PM
Saturday, June 15: Showtime 9PM
Tickets start at $25

Two-time Grammy Award-winning 80's superstar, Sheena Easton has climbed the Billboard Pop Charts multiple times over as the first female artist to score two simultaneous Top Ten hits. Celebrate Easton's dance-pop smash singles such as: "Modern Girl", "Morning Train (Nine to Five), "The Lover In Me", "We've Got Tonight" and "For Your Eyes Only", live at Fallsview Casino Resort.

Aaron Lines
Thursday, June 20: Showtime 8:30PM
Friday, June 21: Showtime 9PM
Saturday, June 22: Showtime 9PM
Tickets start at $20

Named "The Decade's Most Played Country Artist on Canadian Radio", Aaron Lines is a singer-songwriter Country fan favourite. With dynamic vocals and hometown lyrics, Lines performs his top hits such as: "Turn It Up", "Cheaper To Keep Her", "You Can't Hide Beautiful", "Lights of My Hometown" and "These Are Those Days".

Rock & Soul
June 26 - July 4 (excluding July 2)

June 26: Showtime 8:30PM
June 27, July 1, 3 & 4: Showtime 3PM & 8:30PM
June 28: Showtime 9PM
June 29: Showtime 3PM & 9PM
June 30: Showtime 3PM & 7PM
Tickets start at $20

The unmistakable soulful sound of the Memphis, Detroit and Philadelphia music scenes come together in an exclusive artist roster of eight feature performers that celebrate the music of The Temptations, Bob Seger, The Supremes, Mitch Ryder, Tower of Power, Hall & Oates, Marvin Gaye, Lou Rawls and more with Rock & Soul live at Fallsview Casino Resort.

Tickets to the June shows will be available starting at noon on Friday, March 8 at the Fallsview Casino Box Office (on any show date) or at all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling Ticketmaster at 1-877-833-3110 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.ca. Media organizations interested in photographs of any of the artists performing at Fallsview Casino Resort may obtain them by visiting www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com and clicking on "Media Centre."

Built on a cliff overlooking the world-famous Horseshoe Falls, Fallsview Casino Resort is the largest and most elegant gaming resort facility in Canada and the crown jewel in Niagara's stunning array of wonders.  It features a casino with over 3,000 slot machines and 100 gaming tables, a 374-room luxury hotel, a full-service spa and fitness centre, a 1,500-seat Avalon Theatre, dozens of dining and shopping options and over 30,000 square feet of meeting and convention space.

SOURCE: Casino Niagara

Jennifer Murphy
Communications Specialist
Fallsview Casino Resort
T: 905-371-7538
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