Steve and Mary E., Named Best Acoustic Duo 2015

Steve Champagne and Mary E. Rapier-LaLuna aka as Steve and Mary E., were recently named as "Best Acoustic Duo" by the Kankakee Area Music Awards. Chosen for their rich harmonies, classic acoustic vibe, and contribution to the music scene of the Kankakee County Area.
Steve and Mary E. performed for a sold-out crowd of over 500 people April 10, 2015 at the beautiful historic Majestic Theatre in downtown Kankakee Illinois. They were among many other industrious musicians from as far away as Taipei Taiwan to celebrate the roots, stems and branches of the musical tree from Kankakee.
Their 10 or so minute set included: Norwegian Wood, (Beatles' cover) an original wrote by Mary E., and arranged by Steve, titled "Laughin' or Drunk Dial" a sweet reminiscent song, in the vein of country, dedicated to all the little sisters in the house, the Dusty Springfield classic, "Am I the Same Girl" and the Little Rascal's hit, "How Can I Be Sure."
Although Steve and Mary E.,  were honored by Mary's hometown of Kankakee, they now call Michigan City home. One might say that anywhere they plant and sing, is home to them. Music is home! You can discover more about their music by visiting them on Reverbnation, where they have maintained a leading position for some time. Some of the local places that you may have caught a glimpse or listen to the dynamic duo is:

• Ryan's Irish Pub- Michigan City
• The Pickle and Turnip- Michigan City
• Riverside Market - Michigan City
• Michigan City Farmer's Market - Michigan City
• Off the Vine - Momence Illinois
• The Gallery Cabaret - Chicago Illinois
• The Elbow Room - Chicago Illinois 
• Illinois Making Strides event - Orland Park Illinois
• and many other private events and venues. 

Doobie Brothers Coming to Four Winds Casino Tickets go on Sale June 25, 2014

FOUR WINDS NEW BUFFALO TO HOST A CONCERT BY THE DOOBIE BROTHERS ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, June 25

NEW BUFFALO, Mich. – June 23, 2014 – The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds casinos are pleased to announce an upcoming concert by the Doobie Brothers at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on Friday, August 29, at 9 p.m. Eastern. Tickets for the event can be purchased beginning on Wednesday, June 25 at 10 a.m. Eastern exclusively through the Ticketmaster Web site, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling at (800)745-3000. Ticket prices start at $50 plus applicable fees.

The Doobie Brothers are an American music institution and have sold more than 30 million albums. They are the winners of four Grammy awards and have amassed one diamond, three multi-platinum, seven platinum and 14 gold albums. Throughout their career, the Doobie Brothers have tallied five top 10 singles and 16 top 40 hits including “Black Water,” “What a Fool Believes,” “Rockin’ Down the Highway,” “Take Me In Your Arms,” “Takin’ it to the Streets,” and more. In 2011, the band marked a new chapter by filming a CMT “Crossroads” special with country music superstar Luke Bryan, and appeared for the first time ever at the Grand Ole Opry. They continue to write and record new material, tour the world, boasting one of the most loyal fan bases in music, all while breaking new creative ground in the exploration of their musical connection with Nashville. More information on the Doobie Brothers is available at www.doobiebros.com.

Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center is a 1,500 seat, multi-use facility that is located next to the casino floor. In addition to hosting concerts, the 17,000 sq. ft. event center can be reconfigured to host a variety of meetings, special events, conferences, and banquets. Details on concerts at Silver Creek Event Center are available at www.fourwindscasino.com/events.

Reservations and Information

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