Standup comedy star Jim Jefferies takes the stage at Casino Rama this weekend. Here's who will be appearing this month
Casino Rama
has lineup of popular acts slated for its entertainment centre for the rest of the month.
The casino, located just outside of Orillia, is known for bringing in big name musicians and comedians.
The Australian actor and comedian, known for his thought-provoking comedy brings his Son of a Carpenter tour to the casino on June 14. Doors open at 7 p.m., with showtime set for 8 p.m. Jefferies has produced a number of specials for Netflix, the television show 'Legit' and the 'Jim Jefferies show' on Comedy Central.
A pioneer of country's modern rock and rap genre, Gilbert will take the stage on The Tattoos Tour on June 21. Doors open at 7 p.m., showtime is 8 p.m. Gilbert is a popular act with more than eight billion streams and seven number 1 hits including 'Bottoms Up,' 'Country Must Be Country Wide,' and 'You Don't Know Her Like I Do.'
With more than 41 million albums sold over 50 years, the Oak Ridge Boys are bringing their farewell tour to Rama on June 27. Doors open at 8 p.m., showtime is 9 p.m. Comprised of Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban, the group has five Grammy awards and is an inductee in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
The Canadian music legend will be taking the stage on June 28. Doors open at 7 p.m., showtime is 8 p.m. Whether it's part of The Guess Who or as a solo act, Cummings has had a career spanning more than 60 years with 80 platinum and gold records. He's left his mark with a host of hit songs including 'These Eyes,' 'American Woman' and 'No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature.'
Boy bands are back on June 29. Doors open at 7 p.m., showtime is 8 p.m. This show will feature some of the top acts from the early 2000s including Chris Kirkpatrick of NSYNC, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera and LFO performing some of their top hits.
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