Little River Band
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 11, 2009 RIVER ROCK CASINO RESORT PRESENTS LITTLE RIVER BAND LIVE AT THE RIVER ROCK SHOW THEATRE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 Richmond, BC – Little River Band was the first Australian band to successfully conquer foreign markets from an Australian base. Within eight months of their birth in 1975, they had already scored three Australian Top 20 singles and two Top Ten albums. Then in 1976, their self-titled album was released in the US and Canada and they began their first of many tours across North America. Headlining their own major shows and touring internationally with the likes of The Doobie Brothers, Supertramp, America and The Eagles was a huge learning curve that honed Little River Band into one of the finest live bands. Record success ran alongside … total record sales around the world eclipsed the twenty-five million mark with sixteen hit singles by 1985 as well as gold, platinum and multi-platinum album sales awards. Their hits include “It’s a Long Way There,” “Help Is On Its Way,” “Happy Anniversary,” “Reminiscing,” “Lady,” “Lonesome Loser” and “Cool Change.” Today, Little River Band is as strong as ever … there is a new fusion of spontaneity, rock & roll and blues anchored by American bass player, Wayne Nelson who joined the band in 1980 and made his debut a year later as lead vocalist on the band’s hits … “Night Owls,” “Take It Easy On Me” and “Man On Your Mind.” Guitarist and vocalist, Greg Hind has been an integral part of the band’s current sound since 2000. Before joining the group, Hind played and sang with many well-known artists including Thelma Houston, Kylie Minogue and Bachelor Girl … he shares vocal duty and is instrumental in looking for ways to keep the band’s arrangement fresh and current. Don’t miss Little River Band when they perform at the River Rock Casino Resort in October. TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY, MAY 14 @ 10:00 AM DOORS: 7:00 PM SHOW: 8:00 PM Tickets: Reg. $34.50 & Golden Circle $49.50 (+ Service Charge & Facility Fee) Tickets available at all Ticketmaster Outlets or charge-by-phone (604) 280-4444 or order on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca Ages 19 years and over Additional Information Contact: Howard Blank - Vice-President, Media & Entertainment TEL: (604) 303-1000 FAX: (604) 247-8605 [email protected] Donnie Gordon - Manager, Entertainment Publicity & Promotions TEL: (604) 247-4127 FAX: (604) 247-8587 [email protected] .