Enjoy a blast from the past as the All-Star Doo Wop Revival, featuring Jay Siegel’s Tokens, Doo Wop Mob and Lenny Cocco & The Chimes, comes to The Pavilion at the all-new Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Underlining the 1950s theme of the month at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, the groups will perform on Saturday, June 23 at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, June 24 at 2 p.m.
Jay Siegel, recognizable with his soaring falsetto voice, joined the Linc-Tones in 1955 and the group name was changed to The Tokens. The multitalented vocal group is best known for its classic mega hits “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” and “Tonight I Fell in Love,” which sold more than 1 million copies and were awarded gold discs. Over the years, The Tokens have shared the stage with such greats as The Beatles, Chuck Berry and Little Richard.
The Doo Wop Mob consists of former 5 Sharks member Steve Horn, former leader singer of the original Riffs Joe Locicero, former lead singer of the Imaginations Frank Mancuso, as well as former members of the Riffs and Reunion Carmine DeSena and Walter Hochhauser. The lovable quintet is well-known for their fabulous routines, which are only topped by their incredible harmonies while singing the greatest rock, oldies and doo wop hits of all time.
Lenny Cocco & The Chimes came together under the director of lead singer Lenny Cocco in the mid-1950s. Their first single was a version of Tommy Dorsey’s “Once in a While,” which became an instant hit and peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 list. The group is also well known for their popular follow up single “I’m in the Mood for Love,” a song from the 1930s.
June is a blast from the past at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, with tons of great ways to win and enjoy entertainment 1950s style. Reliving the nostalgia of The Golden Age all month long, guests will enjoy performances by Little Anthony & The Imperials on June 16, Backseat Bingo, a chance to win a 1957 T-Bird, Hog Heaven Harley giveaway, $130,000 Hot Rod Road Race and much more.
Tickets start at $10* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com.
*Additional fees may apply
About Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
The all-new Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is South Florida’s hottest place to play. With its recent $150 million expansion, the entertainment destination now features 65 table games of live Blackjack, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Let it Ride and Spanish 21 plus a High-Limit area and lounge on a 100,000-square-foot casino floor. The new second floor non-smoking Stax Poker Lounge offers high stakes no-limit action including Texas Hold ‘em, 7-Card Stud and Omaha Hi Lo tournaments. More than 2,300 Las Vegas-style slots include Wide-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Three new restaurants - the upscale NYY Steak, Sorrisi Italian Restaurant and the New York-style 1st Street Deli – join the award winning Fresh Harvest, Nectar Lounge and Sunset Grill. Taking total guest enjoyment to a new level is The Pavilion, a 1,200-seat concert venue, and the revolutionary Player’s Club showcasing an innovative and immersive experience eliminating wait times. An environmentally friendly garage with solar energy and green art technology offers 2,400 covered parking spaces. An adjacent transportation hub is outfitted with valet service and a bus lounge for ultimate comfort and guest convenience. Open 24/7, 365 days, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at the corner of U.S. 441 (State Road 7) and Sample Road at 5550 NW 40 Street. For more information, call 954-977-6700, visit us online at www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com or www.facebook.com/seminolecasinocococreek. Follow us on Twitter @SemCasinoCoCo.
Added by Brittany Elder on June 14, 2012