FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA CONTACT: Tracey Shavers or Jacci Woods 313.309.4610 [email protected] or [email protected]

MotorCity Casino Hotel Proudly Welcomes The Players SOUND BOARD March 6, 2014

(Detroit- February 25, 2014) MotorCity Casino Hotel is proud to announce The , at Sound Board on Thursday, March 6 at 8:00 p.m.

In 1959, legendary band The Ohio Players began in Dayton, OH as the Ohio Untouchables, led by vocalist/lead guitarist Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner – one of R&B’s most unique vocal stylists. Combining the genres of funk, rock, jazz and soul the group crafted a new sound, one that would be best described as “Street Funk” –a music that would eventually pave the way for the success of both Rap and Hip Hop. The Ohio Players emerged as one of the top American funk and R&B bands in the mid-70’s with No. 1 hits like “Fire” and “” and has been providing fans with musical hits ever since. For more information on The Ohio players please visit: http://wfnk.com/ohioplayers/.

Tickets ($35, $30 and $27) are on sale now via Ticketmaster. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745- 3000. Tickets are also available through the Sound Board Box Office on Wednesday and from Friday-Sunday. Guest must be at least 21 years old to attend this performance.

SOUND BOARD, an intimate live performance venue is located at MotorCity Casino Hotel. The venue features four bars and several private suites that are available to create an unforgettable live entertainment event. Age Restriction: admission requirement is 21+. Free and convenient valet and self-parking are available.

Visit http://www.soundboarddetroit.com/ for more information about tickets, hotel packages, and Sound Board. Get in touch with us at 866-STAY-MCC or [email protected].

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