B.B. King Celebrates His 80th Birthday With the Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
July 29 2005 - 2:54PM
PR Newswire (US)
B.B. King Celebrates His 80th Birthday With the Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc. BILOXI, Miss., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Editor's notes: For more information on the B.B. King concert,
please visit, http://www.isleofcapricasinos.com/ , and click on the
event logo located at the bottom of the home page. The site, which
currently includes releases, art and photos, will be updated
immediately after the concert to include new downloadable shots, or
please visit http://www.wireimage.com/ for photos by celebrity
photographer Barry Brecheisen. For B-roll footage of the Isle of
Capri Casinos, Inc. B.B. King 80th Birthday Benefit concert,
following are satellite feed details for two different date and
time options. For footage questions or more information, please
contact Lori Eckert at 850.855.0055 or Judi Durand at 703.725.6017.
Sunday, July 31 10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., central IA-6 (digital)
Transponder 14 D01 Downlink 11956.375 Polarization H Data Rate 5.5
mbps Symbol Rate 3.9787 msps FEC 3/4 Monday, August 1 9:00
a.m.-9:15 a.m., central Galaxy 11 Transponder 14A Downlink
11956.000 Polarization V Data Rate 5.5 mbps Symbol Rate 3.9787 msps
FEC 3/4 It will be an evening of music history in the making as the
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISLE) pays tribute to blues
legend B.B. King, honoring the artist's 80th birthday. The B.B.
King 80th Benefit Birthday concert, held at Biloxi's Mississippi
Coast Coliseum located in King's home state, will hit a cord of
fun, entertainment and philanthropy for the thousands of ticket
holders of Saturday's event. Hosted by television personality
Montel Williams, the concert will include musical performances from
a variety of genres. "I am thrilled to participate in the 80th
birthday celebration for this musical genius, international legend
and exemplary human being," Williams said. Headliner entertainment
for the evening will include motion picture and television star
Bruce Willis, who is also a chart-topping musical artist. Willis
has pursued his love of music as a recording artist since 1986,
when he released his first album, which went platinum and remained
on the charts for 29 weeks. Of his participation in the concert,
Willis said, "I am thrilled and honored to be invited to B.B.
King's 80th birthday party; I've been a fan of B.B.'s ever since
I've been listening to music. When I think of the blues I think of
B.B. King. Happy Birthday, B.B.!" Joining Willis will be a variety
of blues, country, jazz and rock artists, including Kenny Wayne
Shepherd, Deborah Coleman, Bobby Blue Bland, Jody Williams, Smokin'
Joe Kubeck, Dr. John and Dickey Betts. The concert will feature a
finale with King playing several of his greatest hits, accompanied
by all of the artists in attendance. King said, "I am truly
thankful to be honored in such a wonderful way. Because of this
benefit concert, sponsored by Isle of Capri Casinos, we have an
opportunity to make a real difference for the B.B. King Museum. My
thanks goes to the Isle, the museum staff and all the talented
artists who will be joining me in celebrating my 80th birthday."
The B.B. King Benefit Concert is produced by Bill Haggett and
Shelli Wright of Four Star Entertainment, Inc. of Florida. Proceeds
for the B.B. King Birthday Benefit concert will benefit the B.B.
King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center (
http://www.bbkingmuseum.org/ ), which is currently under
construction in Indianola, Miss. The $10 million museum is being
established to honor the international bluesman, preserve the Delta
blues heritage and encourage and inspire young artists and
musicians. Isle of Capri Casinos, a pioneer in regional gaming, is
Mississippi's largest publicly held company. Isle, which operates
15 casinos, produced this concert in recognition of King, as one of
Mississippi's most cherished musicians, and to contribute to the
cultural arts preservation of the company's home state. King is
also celebrating this milestone year with other significant events,
including a European tour this summer, the release of his duets
album with Universal Music later this year, and the publishing of a
book in September titled "B.B. King's Treasures" with Bullfinch
Press. Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., a leading developer and owner
of gaming and entertainment facilities, operates 15 casinos in 13
locations. The company owns and operates riverboat and dockside
casinos in Biloxi, Vicksburg, Lula and Natchez, Mississippi;
Bossier City and Lake Charles (two riverboats), Louisiana;
Bettendorf, Davenport and Marquette, Iowa; and Kansas City and
Boonville, Missouri. The company also owns a 57 percent interest in
and operates land-based casinos in Black Hawk (two casinos),
Colorado. Isle of Capri's international gaming interests include a
casino that it operates in Freeport, Grand Bahama and a two-thirds
ownership interest in casinos in Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton,
England. The company also owns and operates Pompano Park Harness
Racing Track in Pompano Beach, Florida. This press release may be
deemed to contain forward-looking statements, which are subject to
change. These forward-looking statements may be significantly
impacted, either positively or negatively by various factors,
including without limitation, licensing, and other regulatory
approvals, financing sources, development and construction
activities, costs and delays, weather, permits, competition and
business conditions in the gaming industry. The forward-looking
statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed in or implied by the statements herein. Additional
information concerning potential factors that could affect the
Company's financial condition, results of operations and expansion
projects, is included in the filings of the Company with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to,
its Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year. Lori Hutzler
Eckert, Isle of Capri, +1-850-855-0055, or ; or Katie Cronin of
Hill and Knowlton, +1-312-255-3044, or , for Isle of Capri http:///
http://www.prnewswire.com/ "Safe Harbor" Statement under the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in
this press release regarding Isle of Capri Casinos's business which
are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that
involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and
uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from
those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk
Factors" in the Company's Annual Report or Form 10-K for the most
recently ended fiscal year.
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CONTACT: Lori Hutzler Eckert, Isle of Capri, +1-850-855-0055, or ;
or Katie Cronin of Hill and Knowlton, +1-312-255-3044, or , for
Isle of Capri Web site: http://www.theislecorp.com/
http://www.bbkingmuseum.org/
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