Juno Award-Winning Gowan Live at Fallsview Casino

NIAGARA FALLS, ON, April 9, 2012 /CNW/ - Canadian rocker Gowan returns to the Avalon stage for two nights as part of Fallsview Casino's July concert line-up.

From July 11-13 fans will have the chance to sing out loud as Gowan, former solo artist and keyboardist/vocalist of the legendary band Styx, performs hit songs like Strange Animal and A Criminal Mind. Gowan's highly-decorated career includes 12 Juno nominations, two Juno awards, a CASBY award, several SOCAN awards, four Platinum albums, three Gold and one Gold-single.

July's bill presents a number of must-see concerts, including the return of perennial Fallsview favorites Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone. Also throughout the month, audiences will be transported to the excitement of Elton John in concert with Rocket Man. Inspired by one of the most successful artists of all time, Rocket Man reproduces some of the biggest and most memorable hits like Crocodile Rock, Bennie and the Jets and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

The complete July 2012 performance schedule for Fallsview Casino Resort is as follows:

Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone
Friday, July 6
Saturday, July 7
Showtime: 9pm, doors open at 8pm
Tickets start at $25

As part of the British Invasion of the '60s, Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone has sold over 50 million albums.  They will take the stage at Fallsview with hits such as: "I'm Henry the VIII, I am", "I'm into Something Good", "Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter" and "There's a Kind of Hush (All Over the World)". 

Gowan
Wednesday, July 11
Thursday, July 12
Showtime: 8:30 pm, doors open at 7:30 pm
Friday, July 13
Showtime: 9pm, doors open at 8pm
Tickets start at $25

Successful solo artist and member of Styx, Gowan takes the stage to perform such hits as:  "(You're A) Strange Animal", "A Criminal Mind", "Cosmetics", "Guerilla Soldier", "Moonlight Desires" and "All The Lovers In The World". 

Drupi & Sal Da Vinci
Saturday, July 14
Showtime: 9pm, doors open at 8pm Sunday, July 15
Showtime: 7pm, doors open at 6pm
Tickets start at $80

Italian music sensations Drupi & Sal Da Vinci take the stage to perform such hits as: Drupi: "Piccola e Fragile", "Vado Via", "Sereno", "Due", and "Sambario". Sal Da Vinci: "Non Riesco a Farti Innamorare", "Miracolo e Natale", "Guaglione", "Dimmi Come Fai" and "Per averti".

Rocket Man
A Tribute to Elton John
July 19 - 29
(Excluding July 24)
July 19, 23, 25 & 26 Showtimes: 8:30pm
July 20 & 27 Showtime: 9pm
July 21 & 28 Showtimes: 3pm & 9pm
July 22 & 29 Showtimes: 3pm & 7pm
Tickets start at $25

This absolute must-see show that charts the success of Elton John's career features an onstage band, great singers, amazing dancers and fabulous costumes.  Relive your favourite hits including:  "Rocket Man", "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", "Crocodile Rock", "Daniel", "Bennie and the Jets", "Candle in the Wind", "Your Song" and many more!

Songwriter's Series
Saturday, July 28
Showtime: 8:30pm, doors open at 7:30pm
All tickets are $20

Join us for an intimate evening of shared stories, laughs and unforgettable music, as Bob DiPiero and Tim Nichols bring some of Nashville's hit-making songwriters together on stage in the Grand Hall at Fallsview Casino Resort.  Bob DiPiero, Tim Nichols, Jonathan Singleton and Jim Collins are featured this month.

Tickets to the July 2012 shows at Fallsview Casino Resort are available starting at noon on Friday, April 13, 2012 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 130 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.

Jennifer Murphy
Communications Specialist
Fallsview Casino Resort
T: 905-371-7538
[email protected]