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Jessica Rees Jrees@Cordmedia.Com 760-834-8599 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jessica Rees [email protected] 760-834-8599 SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO PROUDLY PRESENTS GRAMMY AWARD-WINNER PETER CETERA Saturday, November 14 at 8 p.m. COACHELLA, CA – (August 18, 2015) – Spotlight 29 Casino is proud to present Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter, Peter Cetera, on Saturday, November 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale Friday, August 21 at 10 a.m. at www.Spotlight29.com. Spotlight 29 Casino’s Spotlight Showroom offers the premier entertainment experience in the Coachella Valley. From 1968 through 1986, Cetera was the singer, songwriter and bass player for the legendary rock group “Chicago.” In his time with the group, they recorded 18 of the most memorable albums of a generation, including such hits as “If You Leave Me Now,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” “Baby What a Big Surprise,” “You’re the Inspiration,” “Stay the Night,” “Love Me Tomorrow,” “Happy Man,” “Feeling Stronger Every Day” and “Along Comes a Woman.” A solo artist since 1986, Cetera has recorded 10 time-honored CD’s including his #1 hits, the Academy Award nominated song “The Glory of Love” from the hit movie “The Karate Kid II,” “The Next Time I Fall” with Amy Grant, “Feels Like Heaven” with Chaka Kahn, “After All” with Cher from the motion picture “Chances Are,” “No Explanation” from the mega hit film, “Pretty Woman” and the unforgettable “Restless Heart.” Cetera is currently touring with his seven-piece electric band, “The Bad Daddy’s” and still enjoys performing his timeless hits, which continue to touch the lives of so many people worldwide. Enjoy the distinctive voice of Peter Cetera as he sings all of his hits, and timeless songs by “Chicago” on Saturday, November 14. Tickets are $35, $45 or $55 and are available at www.Spotlight29.com, Star Tickets (800) 585-3737, or the Spotlight 29 Box Office and Gift Shop. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m. ADDITIONAL UPCOMING SHOWS August 22 Comedian Sinbad August 29 ABBAFAB, A Celebration of ABBA September 4 Los Chicos del 512, A Celebration of Selena September 5 The Marshall Tucker Band September 12 Ramon Ayala with Mariachis September 26 Gregory Wolfe, A Celebration of Rod Stewart October 2 Don Omar October 3 Neon Circus, A Celebration of Brooks & Dunn October 10 Brenton Wood’s Love Jam October 17 Que & Brew October 23 Disco Frenzy October 30 The True Willie, A Celebration of Willie Nelson October 31 Mr. Crowley, A Celebration of Ozzy Osbourne November 7 Troubadour Experience, A Celebration of George Strait November 14 Peter Cetera November 28 Damon Wayans About Spotlight 29 CasiNo: Spotlight 29 Casino is the Coachella Valley’s Best Bet, featuring 1,600 of the hottest and most popular slots of any Casino in the Coachella Valley. Spotlight 29 Casino also offers world-class table games where guests will always find a $5 table, plus delicious dining options including La Suerte and Café Capitata. Spotlight 29 Casino provides the premier entertainment experience in the Coachella Valley and is home to the 2,200 seat Spotlight Showroom which has featured headliners such as Bruno Mars, Marc Anthony, Pitbull, Dave Chappelle, Montgomery Gentry, Martina McBride and more, plus a Friday Free Tribute Concert Series where guests can see a tribute to their favorite acts for Free. Guests can also enjoy drink specials or dance the night away at three exciting nightclubs: Hot Spot, Blue Bar and Groove. Spotlight 29 Casino is only minutes from Palm Springs, located just off of Interstate 10 at Dillon Road. Spotlight 29 Casino is a business venture of the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. For more information, go to www.Spotlight29.com or call 760-775-5566. Follow Spotlight 29 Casino on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram #Spotlight29Casino. ### .
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