Entertainment
Ameristar Casino Vicksburg is your premier destination for entertainment and nightlife in Mississippi. We offer a variety of live events, concerts and free shows from rock, blues to country.Bottleneck Blues Bar | Open Friday & Saturday | Doors open at 8 p.m. | Showtime: 9 p.m. | No Cover Charge*
* Ameristar is a verified Ticketmaster venue. Please note that only tickets from Ticketmaster and their affiliates can be accepted for entrance to ticketed events. Ameristar Vicksburg reserves the right to open event doors earlier than noted on ticketed events.
Entertainment Line-Up
Country
Friday, September 20
JASON MILLER BAND
The Jason Miller Band, from Starkville Mississippi is becoming one of the most requested country party bands in the region. For most of his life, Jason Miller has been involved in the music scene. Miller is a Sturgis, MS native who has now made Starkville, MS his home. With a rich touring history (former lead singer of Crossing Dixon,) Jason has been joined by a some of Mississippi’s most talented players and singers, to create Mississippi country band, The Jason Miller Band. Between musicians John Andy Bowen, Jamie Bright, Toper Brown, Anthony Daniels, Nathan Spears, and Jason, the members have opened for or recorded with the likes of Brantley Gilbert, Diamond Rio, Dustin Lynch, The Band Perry, The Colonels, JJ Thames, Drivin n Cryin, Eric Johnson, and George Clinton.
R&B/Soul/Variety
Saturday, September 21
MR. TAYLORMADE & THE TAYLORMADE BAND
The Taylormade Band hails from Northeast Louisiana (Bastrop), and is headed by Mark "Mr. Taylormade" Taylor, Jr. This multi-talented band leader is the grandson of the late, great legend, Po' Henry Dorsey from the Delta Blues duo Po' Henry and Tookie. Mr. Taylormade has performed for the Louisiana Grammy Association, the Black Chamber of Commerce of Monroe, Louisiana, Music Prize Fest, and the NELA Music Awards, to name a few. He has also been called upon to work with many prestigious artists such as Keke Wyatt, Kim Burrell, Ro James, and many more. The Taylormade Band had the honor of opening up for RnB star Tank on his passage through Monroe. Over the years, Mr. Taylormade has created his unique brand of entertainment which fuses hard-hitting grooves, tight vocal harmonies, and mind-blowing solos combined with non-stop energy. Each member of the group is a multi-instrumentalist and together they play all genres of music from Funk, Soul, RnB, Rock, Pop and Blues. Audiences around the country have raved about this band's performances and entertainment value, as they not only produce original music, but also awesome mashup covers from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker, Luther Vandross, The Gap Band, Earth, Wind & Fire, and other greats.
Once you hear them play, you will know: "Ain't No Party Like a Taylormade Party, 'Cause a Taylormade Party Don't Stop."
R&B/Soul
Friday, September 27
BASS RHYTHMS & GROOVES
Let the music groove ya! They say that music is the language of the soul, and this is certainly true for Bass, Rhythms, & Grooves. From live gigs to studio sessions and more, Bass, Rhythms, & Grooves touches fans around the world.
Oldies
Saturday, September 28
THE CHILL
The Chill has been rockin' the Vicksburg area for 38 years. They're a legendary party band that lives to see you dance!
Pop/Rock
Friday, October 4
ALTER EGO
Rock out with Alter Ego, local variety and classic rock band from Jackson, MS!
Country
Saturday, October 5
CHAD PERRY
A rock & roll heart with a steel guitar soul, Chad Perry has a soulful voice guaranteed to make you swoon.
Blues
Friday, October 11
CALVIN DUNCAN, JR.
Calvin Duncan, Jr. is a blues Recording Artist/Musician that plays lead, bass, acoustic guitar, drums, and piano.
Variety
Saturday, October 12
SOUNDCHECK THE BAND
This group is a different breed when it comes to music. All 6 members have a heavy church background growing up singing and playing in the choir and in other groups. The band was started a little less than a year ago and they've been turning heads ever since. Each member brings their own unique style as individuals, but they come together to bring sound that’s been missing from music for a long time. The combination of jazz, funk, gospel, soul, rock, pop, country, and blues they are one of the few complete bands you will ever have the pleasure of hearing.
Variety
Friday, October 18
GYPSY HEART
Gypsy Heart is a five-piece band based out of Jackson, MS, playing a diverse range of music to cater to all musical tastes. From upbeat latin tunes to soulful ballads, our talented musicians blend genres to create a unique and captivating sound. Experience the passion and energy of Gypsy Heart as we bring joy and excitement to every performance.
Variety
Saturday, October 19
ANGELA PITTMAN & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Angela Pittman on vocals and Doyle Trent on guitar performing classic and current country, southern rock, pop, blues and all around great tunes!
Rock
Friday, October 25
GRITS & GREENS
Grits & Greens can best be described as a formidable quartet, epitomizing the essence of rock and roll. At every show they send their audience on a musical odyssey distinguished by their soul-stirring melodies and indulgent, jam-infused performances.
LET'S GET SPOOKY!
Saturday, October 26
HAIRICANE
It's time to bring in the spooky season! Join us for our annual Halloween party featuring HAIRICANE!
Put on your spookiest costume and join us in the Bottleneck Blues Bar for a fun night of live entertainment, door prizes and costumes. Top three costumes of the night will receive PENN Slot Play prizes!
1st place - $500
2nd place - $250
3rd place - $150
Entertainment will be provided by Hairicane! Doors open at 8pm. See you there!
Bottleneck Blues Bar
Seating Capacity of 300 people
At the Bottleneck Blues Bar, giant crystal chandeliers dangle from the black ceiling, while across the way, the bar stools and tables are rimmed with bottle caps and one look at the 'junk wall' explains why it's become famous, with its layers of broken plates, dice, ancient LPs, a trombone case and more. But that's so not all. The point here is great entertainment!
Venue Information
- Add $5 to ticket price for tickets purchased at the door on day of the show.
- Must be at least 21 to enter.
- Free parking riverside.
- No outside food or beverages.
- No bottles, cans or coolers.
