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Empire City Casino Announces Sizzling Summer Entertainment Line-Up

Rock out with from hit movies such as & Old School on June 2nd, Celebrate the Oldies with Tribute Band Thursdays every week, and Escape to Margaritaville On August 12th as the Landsharks return to Empire City

(Yonkers, NY) – The sounds of summer are coming to Empire City Casino, Manhattan’s closest casino, with a summer entertainment line-up that will have visitors dancing the night away. On Saturday, June 2nd, the casino welcomes The Dan Band, best known for their performances in such comedic movies as The Hangover, Old School, and Starsky & Hutch. Throughout the entire summer, Empire City is traveling back in time with the classic sounds of Bob Marley, Elvis, The Beatles, Whitney Houston and other musical legends as a part of their Tribute Band Thursdays series, culminating with the return of the Landsharks, who will be performing the best of Jimmy Buffett and The Beach Boys trackside on Saturday, August 12th.

What started as a drunken rendition of Helen Reddy’s “I Am Woman” at a karaoke bar led to the creation of The Dan Band, headed by comedian & foul-mouthed lead singer Dan Finnerty. The cult phenomenon group has performed to sold-out crowds across the country and has appeared on numerous television shows including The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Ellen, and The Late Late Show. The Dan Band brings their non-traditional versions of classic pop songs to Empire City Casino on Saturday, June 2nd. This event is standing room only – tickets ($25) and VIP meet & greet packages ($55) are available for purchase on empirecitycasino.com. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 8:00 p.m. This is a 21+ show.

Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway, 810 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10704 914-968-4200

The fun continues all summer long as Empire City continues their series of free tribute concerts every Thursday evening. Tribute Band Thursdays brings the sounds of musical legends to the first-floor Entertainment Lounge twice a night, with shows beginning at 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. From Abbey Road to Hotel California to a New York State of Mind, Tribute Band Thursdays offers free, classic entertainment for guests of all generations to enjoy.

Looking to escape to Margaritaville? On August 12th, the world-renowned Landsharks return to Empire City for the second year in a row to perform the best of The Beach Boys and Jimmy Buffett. With Adirondack chairs, picnic tables, umbrellas in drinks, and BBQ-style food, there’s no need to travel far for good vibrations. This event is free to attend, 21+ entry. For more information, visit empirecitycasino.com.

Complete Summer Entertainment Line-Up* June 2 – The Dan Band June 7 – The Police Tribute Show June 14 – Another Tequila Sunrise (Eagle tribute) June 21 – Neal Stuart and the Empire State (Johnny Maestro tribute) June 28 – Beatlemania Now July 5 – Bon Journey (Bon Jovi and Journey tribute) July 12 – The Kings of the New York Streets (Dion tribute) July 19 – Fleetwood Macked July 26 – Angry Young Men (Billy Joel tribute) August 2 – Ultimate Benatar (Pat Benatar tribute) August 9 – The Greatest Love of All (Whitney Houston tribute) August 12 – Landsharks (Jimmy Buffett and Beach Boys tribute) August 16 – Jenna Esposito Sings Connie Francis August 23 – Shining Star (Earth, Wine, and Fire tribute) August 30 – The Blue Meanies (Monkees tribute)

While here, guests can grab a delicious & refreshing frozen cocktail at one of the casino’s bars on the gaming floor, or try their luck on the casino’s IGT Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars® slot machine jackpot, now over $1.1-million. Just this past March, Theresa P. of Westchester, NY won a life-changing jackpot of $2.9-million, the highest-ever jackpot at any of New York State’s regulated casinos. For directions and more information on everything Empire City Casino has to offer, visit www.empirecitycasino.com.

*Line-up subject to change. ###

About Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway: Empire City Casino is one of the largest entertainment and gaming destinations in the northeast. Featuring 5,300 of the hottest slots, electronic three card poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat and sic bo, Empire City Casino also offers guests year-round harness racing and International simulcasting, live entertainment including the best party, tribute and Latin bands, comedy, New York’s hottest DJ’s, and more. A plethora of dining options will satisfy even the most discerning palate with Italian cuisine at Nonno’s Trattoria; Dan Rooney’s, a high-energy sports bar; Alley 810, a craft cocktail lounge with retro bowling lanes; and convenient delicious options at the International Food Court or Lil’ Cocina. Visit Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway located at 810 Yonkers Avenue (off I-87 at Central Avenue) Yonkers, NY, Westchester County, open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Visit www.empirecitycasino.com or call 914.968.4200 for information.

Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway, 810 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10704 914-968-4200