Jazz Icons David Benoit and Marc Antoine Perform at Access Showroom in April
Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa will bring top entertainers to Access Showroom in April, including country music star Tracy Lawrence, stand-up comedian Carlos Mencia and contemporary jazz artists David Benoit and Marc Antoine.
Tracy Lawrence
Saturday, April 7
Best known for his iconic voice and chart-topping singles “Alibis,” “Paint Me a Birmingham,” “Find Out Who Your Friends Are” and “Time Marches On,” Tracy Lawrence has become one of the most successful country music artists of all time. Throughout his musical career, Lawrence has released 18 No. 1 singles and 22 Top Ten hits, selling more than 13 million albums. The country star has also won a Country Music Association award as well as an Academy of Country Music award. In 2017, Lawrence debuted his most recent album “Good Ole Days,” pairing some of this most iconic hits with some of today’s best-known country artists, including his best-loved single “Alibis” with country singer Justin Moore.
Aside from his music, Lawrence hosts his own radio show “Honky Tonkin’ with Tracy Lawrence” that fans can tune into on different radio stations across the nation.
Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35 plus tax and fees, and luxury booths are also available. Guests 21 or older may purchase tickets by calling 702.692.7777 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.
Carlos Mencia
Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14
Carlos Mencia began his career as an amateur stand-up comedian at the iconic L.A. comedy club, Laugh Factory. The comedian later became a nightly performer at The Comedy Store, where his popularity continued to grow. After making a name for himself in the L.A. comedy scene, Mencia went on the Latino talent search show, Buscando Estrellas, and was recognized as the “International Comedy Grand Champion.” His success then led him to appear as a guest-star in television shows, such as “In Living Color,” “The Arsenio Hall Show” and “The Bernie Mach Show.”
In 2002, Mencia was nominated for a CableACE Award for Best Stand-Up Comedy Special for his HBO special. Mencia went on to develop his celebrated show, “Mind of Mencia,” which debuted in 2005 and became an instant hit on Comedy Central. A year later, Mencia released his own stand-up special “Carlos Mencia: No Strings Attached” with Comedy Central, and the DVD achieved Platinum sales.
The comedian went on to star in the hit film “The Heartbreak Kid” with Ben Stiller and Michelle Monaghan and the family comedy show “Our Family Wedding” with America Ferrara and Forrest Whitaker. Fans can listen to Mencia bring in more laughs on his podcast “Laughin’ and Livin’” and his video series “Ned’s Head,” where Mencia shares topical humor exclusively on Facebook.
Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $39.50 plus tax and fees, and luxury booths are also available. Guests 21 or older may purchase tickets by calling 702.692.7777 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.
David Benoit and Marc Antoine
Saturday, April 21
Contemporary jazz icons David Benoit and Marc Antoine have joined forces, bringing together their musical talents to produce their smooth Brazilian-inspired, Latin jazz album, “So Nice!” Creating a powerful synthesis of their unique individual acoustic styles, the album showcases Benoit’s piano skills and Antoine’s guitar-playing talents as they blend their boldly melodic and rhythmically eclectic sounds.
Audiences will enjoy Benoit and Antoine’s performances of their original music, as well as their inspired twists on contemporary jazz classics.
Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $30 plus tax and fees, and luxury booths are also available. Guests 21 or older may purchase tickets by calling 702.692.7777 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.
About Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa
Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa is situated on more than 40 pristine acres within the Aliante master-planned community at Aliante Parkway and Interstate 215. The AAA Four Diamond resort was awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2016 and features more than 200 hotel rooms and suites; five signature restaurants; a 650-seat showroom; banquet facilities that can accommodate up to 1,100 people for weddings, conventions and other special events; more than 100,000 square feet of gaming space, a resort-style pool and a 3,500 square-foot spa. More information and reservation details can be found by calling 702.692.7777 or visiting www.aliantegaming.com. Follow Aliante on Facebook, Twitter and on Instagram. Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa is a property of Boyd Gaming. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 24 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com.
