Donnie Iris To “Play That Funky Music” At Rivers Casino

70s Music Standout Takes the Outdoor Stage at Pittsburgh’s Casino 

PITTSBURGH — July 11, 2016 — Donnie Iris, 70s music icon, will make a special visit to his hometown to perform at the Rivers Casino amphitheater on Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $15.

Iris skyrocketed in the music business as part of The Jaggerz. He then helped form the band Wild Cherry, who wrote and recorded the hit Play That Funky Music, White Boy. After Wild Cherry’s run, Iris moved on to form Donnie Iris and the Cruisers, who are famous for their single Ah! Leah! and toured with artists such as Journey, Bryan Adams, Foreigner and Bon Jovi.

“Donnie Iris is a classic talent that audiences of all ages recognize and appreciate,” said Craig Clark, general manager of Rivers Casino. “We are lucky to have such a universal talent from Pittsburgh, and we are excited to have him perform at Rivers.”

For more information about Rivers Casino and to purchase tickets, please visit www.riverscasino.com.

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ABOUT RIVERS CASINO
Opened in 2009, Rivers Casino has been voted a “Best Place to Work” in the Pittsburgh Business Times, a “Top Workplace” in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Best Overall Gaming Resort" in Pennsylvania by Casino Player magazine and "Best Overall Casino" in Pennsylvania by Strictly Slots magazine. The casino features more than 2,900 slots, 83 table games, a 30-table poker room, nine distinctive restaurants and bars, a riverside amphitheater, a multipurpose event space, live music performances, free parking and multiple promotions and giveaways daily. Already, more than $542 million in jackpots have been awarded to players at Rivers Casino. For more information, visit riverscasino.com.  

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