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British Sensation ILONA Rocks Freedom Beat at Downtown Grand with Four-Night Residency

 

Surging English Talent ILONA Descends on Downtown Las Vegas
for a Four-Day Residency at Freedom Beat
January 5th – 8th Inside Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino’s Restaurant & Rock Venue
“She has a voice that sounds like a blend of some the greatest singers of the last 30 years in one person.”
(Graham Robertson, BBC Producer)
The British invasion gets its Las Vegas encore in the turn of the new year. London-based talent ILONA is laying siege to the stage and speakers of Freedom Beat in 2017 over four nights – January 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th. This residency at Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino’s flagship venue for rock anthems and eats will set an emphatic tone for 2017 as ILONA prepares to embark on a worldwide tour. With her celebrated blend of influences to draw on, a strong lyrical presence, and a unique voice best likened to the Sheryl Crows and Shania Twains of the songwriting universe, ILONA’s early bid for best new artist begins with the crowds of Freedom Beat.
Land a table at Las Vegas’ best new restaurant for live music and Americana-inspired dishes and witness the rise of a phenom. Since beginning her musical career only a few short years ago, London-based artist ILONA has already achieved a wild amount of success – she’s won awards, jammed with Ed Sheeran, rocked sets at SXSW, and owned the airwaves of radio stations in Great Britain and abroad. She’s has been invited to perform in Malta, Bulgaria, Norway and France as well as all around the UK – and now has her sights on lighting up Downtown Las Vegas. Along with her own headline shows, ILONA has supported artists as diverse as Passenger, Adam Ant, Paul Rodgers, Willy Mason and Daniel Bedingfield.
ILONA got her start through a serendipitous encounter with Iron Maiden and Cutting Crew alum Tony Moore, who was bewitched by her voice. A creative relationship quickly flourished as more and more material was written, shows were played and music recorded. Moore, who has played a role in the early careers of many acts including Ed Sheeran, Paolo Nutini and KT Tunstall, said “I saw such great potential in ILONA, not only because of her powerful voice, but also her passionate attitude and work ethic, so I made a commitment to help her achieve as much as she could as an artist.”
The collaboration will take the stage at Freedom Beat as Moore joins ILONA as a special guest, playing guitar and piano in the band as well as performing music from his critically acclaimed past including, of course, the worldwide smash hit “I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight.”
Freedom Beat is the restaurant and music venue where tastes and tunes collide. For upcoming performances, please visit: www.downtowngrand.com/eat/freedom-beat
Conceptualized by 34th Floor Hospitality Group and designed by Bunnyfish Studio with space features tiered levels where each table and booth instantly transform into the best seats in the house. Sound, lighting and staging was developed for the artist with the same precision and expertise as the kitchen was for the chef. Freedom Beat’s goal is to provide artists with the freedom to showcase hits and introduce new material; a no-holds-barred approach ensuring the stage at Freedom Beat will be the site of many “had to be there” moments; always with the goal to be the ultimate musicians joint.
With 160 seats and a generous bar, Freedom Beat will be open 24/7 and is located on the main casino floor of the Downtown Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. For more information, visit: www.downtowngrand.com.
Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino is a unique hospitality and entertainment destination in the heart of revitalized downtown Las Vegas. Located on 3rd Street between Ogden and Stewart, Downtown Grand is situated on nearly seven acres that encompasses an entire urban block of hotel, casino and dining amenities. The property features two 18-story and 25-story towers adjoined by a walking bridge elevated over 3rd Street, with 629 guest rooms and suites offering luxury accommodations that set a new standard for sophistication and style in downtown Las Vegas.
Downtown Grand’s casino offerings include 25,000 square feet of gaming space with nearly 500 new slot machines, table games and a fully featured sports book powered by William Hill. Restaurants, bars and entertainment options include Freedom Beat, Furnace, Citrus, The Commissary and Sidebar. Partnering venues include the award-winning Las Vegas steakhouse Triple George Grill, world famous Hogs & Heifers saloon and Pizza Rock, renowned as one of the best pizza restaurants in the city.
Downtown Grand features a rooftop pool experience with more than 35,000 square feet of entertainment and special event space, an infinity pool, restaurant and bar, semi-private cabanas, a fire pit and a grass seating area.
Downtown Grand has been recognized with a number of prominent accolades including “Best Downtown Hotel” and “Best Hotel Room Value” by theLas Vegas Review-Journal, as well as the 2015 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Award. Most recently, Downtown Grand was recognized byStrictly Slots magazine’s “Best of Slots 2015” awards in multiple categories including Best Overall Casino, Best Slot Club and Best Casino for Reel Slots, and was also named Best in Downtown Las Vegas for Hotel, Suites, Staff and Pool by Casino Player magazine’s “Best of Gaming 2015”.

For more information, call (702) 719-5100 or go to DowntownGrand.com. Find on Facebook or Twitter @DowntownGrandLV

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British Sensation ILONA Rocks Freedom Beat at Downtown Grand with Four-Night Residency
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The British invasion gets its Las Vegas encore in the turn of the new year. London-based talent ILONA is laying siege to the stage and speakers of Freedom Beat in 2017 over four nights – January 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th.
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