Neal McCoy and Laura Walsh with CLN's Charlie Sampson Patrick O'D O'Donnell
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As the weather heats up, a great variety of country, rock, and vintage Las Vegas-style acts get ready to take the stage at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino in Maricopa.
Make plans now to enjoy these performances and while you’re there take advantage of the fabulous restaurants and gaming available to you.
On Friday, May 27, at 8 p.m., Neal McCoy brings his hits to The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. Over the years, McCoy has released ten studio albums on various labels and had 34 singles on country radio. He had back-to-back number one singles, “No Doubt About It” and “Wink” from his 1993 platinum album, “No Doubt About It.” His success continued into the late 1990s, with two more platinum albums, a gold album, and six more Top 10 hits. McCoy released his next albums in 2003, 2011, and again in 2012.
Councilman, Gabriel Lopez, World Champion and Hall of Fame Bull Rider, Charlie Sampson, Chairman, Robert Miguel and CLN’s Patrick OD O’Donnell at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino at Ak-Chin Circle
Along with McCoy, lots of other great musical acts appear at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino in June, including:
Troubadour, a George Strait tribute band on Friday, June 3
One Gunn One Love, showcasing Bob Marley’s work on Sunday, June 5 by the pool for Margarita Sundays
Reckless in Vegas, with their renditions of songs by 1960s Las Vegas acts on Friday, June 10
Piano Man, a tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John on Wednesday, June 8
Listen to the Music, highlights Doobie Brothers hits on Friday, June 17
Chuck E. Baby and the All Stars, performing fun dance and rock tunes on Saturday, June 25
Neal McCoy and Charlie Sampson
Looking ahead to July, the Marshall Tucker Band performs on July 2. After more than 40 years, the Marshall Tucker Band continues to put on spectacular shows full of country, rock, jazz, blues, and everything in between.
Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.
