Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort & Casino

Desperado consists of five extremely talented musicians and highly accomplished vocalists. However, it takes more that those skills to produce the vocal blend and timbre to duplicate the unique sound of The Eagles. The members of Desperado have taken great measure in an effort to bring forth the authentic, original sounds that echo through many decades. This band takes great pride in bringing you a “Totally Live” show, free of and backing tracks, overdubs or any other tricks to enhance the vocal sound.

GOOD VIBRATIONS is the ultimate, exciting tribute to the music and spirit of THE BEACH BOYS. Audiences across the country, as well as fans of THE BEACH BOYS, have been mesmerized by this amazing group and their faithful renditions of the THE BEACH BOY’S classic hits like: California Girls, Surfin' USA, I Get Around, Help Me Rhonda, Fun, Fun, Fun and the group's namesake hit, Good Vibrations. This is a high-energy show that gets the crowd on its feet as it moves to the greatest hits of America's most legendary band.

Singer, guitar player, producer and entertainer – Barrie Cunningham performs in nearly 600 shows per year. He has received numerous awards, including Entertainer of the Year in San Diego, California and was a principle act in a show voted Show of the Year in Reno, Nevada. For more than 12 years, Barrie has performed as Neil Diamond in various shows, including Legends in Concert, American Superstars and Stars in Concert. This high-energy musical experience features some of Diamond’s greatest hits from the 60’s to the present. Barrie sings Cherry Cherry, Sweet Caroline, Red Red Wine, Song Sung Blue, the patriotic Coming to America and many more!

Completely self-taught, Kevin has been performing for most of his life, mastering the art of speaking with just his tongue and throat. And because his mouth never moves, it makes it so much easier to believe in the magical characters that seemingly explode to life on his hand. You'll fall in love with Matilda, laugh hysterically with Clyde and delight at the relate-ability of Harley. Most famous for his performances on season one of 'America's Got Talent', Kevin was also the lead performer of 'Ventriloquist Week' on 'Late Night with David Letterman'. His unique clean comedy will appeal to all ages.

Bob Wootton contributed to such legendary Johnny Cash songs as “A Boy Named Sue”, “Ghost Riders in the Sky” and “Man In Black”. He also appeared on The Johnny Cash Show, sharing the stage with such legends as Carl Perkins and Kris Kristofferson. Bob is known as a guitar legend and is listed in the “Top 1000 Guitar players of the World.” Accompanied by Vicky Wootton formerly of “The Carter Family”, Scarlett Wootton, Montana Wootton, bassist Lisa Horngren, and Derrick McCullough on drums. The Tennessee Three are keeping the tradition of the Cash- Carter Family alive. The sound must go on.

Crazy about Elvis? Then you won’t want to miss the Riverside’s Elvis tribute show starring internationally acclaimed entertainer Don Rose as Elvis! Hear hit songs such as “American Trilogy,” “If I can Dream,” “How Great Thou Art,” and “Suspicious Minds.”

Know for his signature "Here's Your Sign" jokes actor/comedian, Bill Engvall’s ability to connect with an audience and finding humor in everyday situations, has truly made him one of today’s top comedians. Teaming up with other megastar comedians Bill’s true comic talents have been seen on shows, movies, such as, hugely popular sketch comedy show Blue Collar TV on the WB Network; the Blue Collar Comedy Tour; and the Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie; in addition to other Blue Collar Comedy ventures. From books to CD’s to DVD’s you can experience Bill Engvall’s humorous outlooks on life, but nothing is better than seeing a live performance!

Doug Kershaw, affectionately known as the “Ragin’ Cajun,” will perform at The Riverside September 8-13 in a show featuring an energetic mix of rock, blues, jazz, country and Cajun music! Signature hits include “Diggy Diggy Lo,” “Hello Woman” and “Cajun Baby.” As a world-renowned fiddle player and talented singer/songwriter, Kershaw continues to expand his musical boundaries while remaining true to his Cajun roots

Strength, versatility and spunky sense of adventure are qualities more often associated with literary heroines than successful country singers, but then there’s nothing typical about Sara Evans. Whether dominating country radio airwaves with one of her many hits singles or attracting a new legion of fans with her spirited turn on “Dancing with the Stars,” drive, talent and determination have placed her in an elite class of artists who transcend musical genres to become a household name.

OH WHAT A NIGHT! Is an exciting musical revue written by Motown producer and creative consultant George Solomon, directed by award winning producer/director Michael Chapman with choreography by Paul Holmquist. “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Walk Like A Man”, Take My Eyes Off You”, are just some of the many hits you’ll enjoy from the dynamic songbook of those boys from Jersey, FRANIKE VALLI and the FOUR SEASONS.

The Acrobats from Hebei, China have performed their talented and gravity-defying stunts before audiences from South Africa to the South Pacific, and from Korea to the United Kingdom. Now they have brought a show to the United States. They combine Chinese tradition and incredible acrobatic performances, featuring outstanding balancing, martial arts, Chinese poles, diablo, foot juggling, and chair balance all in the perfect style of Chinese acrobats. The brilliant costumes for each act offer the perfect blend for this family oriented show. Performance, costumes, props, music soundtrack, and lighting make the right blend for the amazing performances you will see with the Chinese Acrobats.

If you made a list of performers who have sold more than 53 million records, won multiple Grammys for Best Male Vocalist and countless other honors, earned a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, and sold out arenas worldwide, Michael Bolton would be on that list. But if you tallied all the artists who’ve sung with Luciano Pavarotti and Ray Charles, written songs with Bob Dylan, Ne-Yo and Lady Gaga,penned hits for Barbra Streisand and KISS, played guitar with B.B. King and had his music recorded on a track by hip-hop superstar Kanye West (featuring megastar Jay-Z), Michael Bolton would be the only name on that list. Some of his songs include Soul Provider, How Am I Supposed To Live Without You, How Can We Be Lovers (If We Can’t Be Friends?) and Missing You Now

inger, songwriter, actor and humanitarian! There is very little that Mel Tillis doesn’t do. Mel has recorded over sixty albums, and has had thirty-six Top Ten singles. Nine of these singles, including “Good Woman Blues” and Southern Rain”, made it to the number one spot! In 1993, Mel Tillis released his first gospel album, Beyond The Sunset, and his most recent album, Old Dogs, received a nomination for the 1999 Vocal Event of the Year by the Country Music Association. Through it all, Mel Tillis still takes the time to tour the country and keep his fans entertained!

Don’t miss the legendary Debbie Reynolds as she takes audiences on a trip down memory lane. Debbie Reynolds career started when she won a beauty contest at the age of 16. From there, she began starring in MGM films, and was nominated for an Academy Award! While at the Riverside, Debbie will be performing her creative hit show, which includes celebrity impersonations and outstanding timeless songs from her Hollywood career.

Over 50 years ago, Larry, Steve, and Rudy Gatlin started singing in their little hometown of Abilene, Texas, and from there went on to make music history. Over the course of a four-decade career that has taken the Gatlin Brothers from dusty Texas stages to White House performances, from Broadway to Grammy Awards to the top of the country charts, there has been one unifying element, music. There’s no harmony quite as pure as family harmony. “Gatlin harmonies spin with high light precision and their music bleeds and screams of love and a lot of living,” Said Country Capsule in New York.

Through the 1960’s and 1970’s, The Lettermen scored twenty chart-topping hits with songs like “Goin’ Out of My Head / Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” and “Hurt So Bad”. The romantic sound of The Lettermen proved to be a strong success, and among their 32 consecutive albums, which charted in the Top 100, four were certified gold! Through over forty years of performing, The Lettermen faces have changed, with the exception of Tony Butala, but their music still has its classic sound. The fans have also remained a constant. In fact, “best of” collections are still periodically released, and the sales are always a success.

This energetic show stars Las Vegas’ longest running headliner Frank Marino as comic icon Joan Rivers and an all star cast of superstar female impersonators not only recreating but almost duplicating uncanny likenesses of stars that range from Britney Spears to Cher and Diana Ross to Beyonce, even Madonna and Dolly Parton have been known to stop by. Meanwhile in his role as the show’s emcee and star, Marino changes between every act bringing an international whirlwind of couture to the stage with each bravura entrance!

Voted “most likely to succeed” by her high school graduating class, Vicki Lawrence has proved that the title fits! After meeting Vicki at a local “Miss Fireball Contest”, Carol Burnett contacted Vicki to play the role of her kid sister on a new television series. The new series, The Carol Burnett Show, aired in 1967, and the two ladies spent 11 years making America laugh! Vicki Lawrence took the character Mama, and went on to star in her own TV series, Mama’s Family. Vicki Lawrence shares her acting, comedic and vocal talents, while Mama offers strong opinions on interesting topics!

John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party” ® is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper's final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates. Each live concert performance includes over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the 50's era: That'll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Oh, Boy, Rave on, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, and many, many more.

The Kingston Trio’s three-part harmony consists of George Grove, Bill Zorn and Rick Dougherty. The Trio’s trademark harmony and clean, crisp sound keeps them touring 30 weeks out of the year. In the 60’s, the Kingston Trio was the number one vocal group in the world, a musical and cultural phenomenon whose record sales and concert draws were matched only by The Beatles. Drawing crowds both young and old, they are continuing the Kingston Trio legacy with fantastic reviews, command performances and many standing ovations wherever they perform. For over 40 years, they continue to be one of America’s most popular folk groups!

Though he was raised in Washington, DC, Roy Clark’s big break came in Las Vegas when he was asked to open for Wanda Jackson. His first hit was “The Tips Of My Fingers”, and over twenty more top twenty hits were to follow. Roy Clark also starred in the popular television show Hee Haw, which premiered in 1969 and continued to play until 1992. Through all his fame, Roy Clark is still known for his down to earth personality and smile. In response to all his success, Roy says, “what’s happened, has happened in spite of me”.

When The Nutcracker is performed by the Anaheim Ballet, even Scrooge gets in the Christmas spirit. Be transfixed as the Mouse King and Nutcracker engage in a fierce battle. Visions of sugar plums will be dancing on the stage and in the audience’s dreams after seeing this graceful and breath-taking production. Don’t miss the Anaheim Ballet’s classic production of The Nutcracker. www.anaheimballet.org

Don’t miss the legendary Debbie Reynolds as she takes audiences on a trip down memory lane. Debbie Reynolds career started when she won a beauty contest at the age of 16. From there, she began starring in MGM films, and was nominated for an Academy Award! While at the Riverside, Debbie will be performing her creative hit show, which includes celebrity impersonations and outstanding timeless songs from her Hollywood career.

Don’t miss the renowned Oak Ridge Boys performing three decades of classic hits, such as “Bobbie Sue” “Ain’t No Short Way Home” and their platinum hit, “Elvira”. The Oak Ridge Boys are known for singing about love – not cheating or drinking – because their songs are meant to last. With so much passion and commitment for what they do, it is no wonder the Oak Ridge Boys have been going strong for so long! Don’t miss over 50 years of timeless tradition when the Oak Ridge Boys come to town! www.oakridgeboys.com