Blues Traveler to Sojourn at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blues Traveler To Sojourn At Hard Rock Casino Vancouver COQUITLAM, BC (November 19, 2013) – Grammy-winning band Blues Traveler will be bringing their unique blend of blues-rock, psychedelic rock, soul, folk rock & Southern rock to the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver on Friday, January 31, 2014. Formed in Princeton, New Jersey in the late 80’s, they released their debut self-titled album in 1990 followed by two additional albums. It wasn’t until 1994 though that they hit it big with the release of Four which turned out to be a watershed moment for the group eventually selling more than six million albums on the strength of the singles, the Grammy-winning “Run-Around” and “Hook”. The band’s next album, the platinum Straight On Till Morning was released three years later and produced the memorable “Carolina Blues”. Their most recent album, Suzie Cracks the Whip was released last year and featured the single, “You Don’t Have To Love Me”. Today’s line-up includes original members frontman John Popper, guitarist Chan Kinchla and drummer Brendan Hill. Tickets go on sale on Thursday, November 21 at 10 am and are $34.50, $39.50 & $49.50 (plus service charges). For more information and to purchase tickets, go to HardRockCasinoVancouver.com. -30- About Hard Rock Casino Vancouver: Hard Rock Casino Vancouver will be situated in the thriving City of Coquitlam, British Columbia in Metro Vancouver and home to unparalleled entertainment, dining and gaming offerings. With an 80,000 square foot casino floor, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver will offer more than 950 interactive slot machines and popular table games such as blackjack, roulette, baccarat, poker, pai gow, craps, VIP high limit salons and others. With multiple performance spaces including a state-of-the-art 1,100 seat theatre, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver will boast the best in music, comedy, performance arts, and as well as local artists making their mark in the entertainment world. To complement the gaming and entertainment experience, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver will serve a variety of culinary options and will be home to chefs that will dish up unique and flavourful fare in a modern atmosphere. Whether looking to indulge in breakfast, small bites before a concert or enjoy the bar scene with a drink in hand, the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver will have something for everyone. For the latest news and events, follow Hard Rock Casino Vancouver on Facebook facebook.com/HardRockCasinoVancouver and Twitter twitter.comHardRockCasinoV. The Hard Rock Casino Vancouver is owned and operated by Great Canadian Gaming Corporation under license from HRHH IP, LLC ("HRHH"), an affiliate of Brookfield Property Partners. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is the flagship property owned by an affiliate of HRHH*. (*trade mark licensing subject to regulatory approval) MEDIA CONTACT: Donnie Gordon Manager, Entertainment Publicity Great Canadian Gaming Corporation 604.247.4127 [email protected] .