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MORE MONEY AT SENECA NIAGARA CASINO
NIAGARA FALLS, NY, February 2005 - Returning for his third visit to Seneca Niagara Casino's Bear's Den Showroom is rock legend Eddie Money. The "Two Tickets to Paradise" crooner appears for two performances on Saturday, March 19 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets are $25 and available at SenecaNiagaraCasino.com, Eight Clans Gift Shop, ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster locations, including Kaufmann's stores.
Money was born Edward Mahoney and raised in Brooklyn, NY. At 16, after he was thrown out of Franklin K. Lane High School for forging his report card, his family moved to Plainedge, NY, where the budding rocker joined a local band, Grapes of Wrath. "The best way to get to go out with cheerleaders without being on the football team is to be in a rock and roll band," he laughs.
Money continued the family tradition by attending the New York Police Academy. But after a stint as a desk clerk in 1968, he moved to California, the land of rock and roll.
Money was one of the fortunate few. He hooked up with legendary promoter Bill Graham. Along with help from vocal coach Judy Davis, Money began belting out a series of hits. By 1977, he had released his self-titled first album, which ultimately went platinum thanks to hits such as "Two Tickets to Paradise."
The 1980s brought a string of hits for Money including "Think I'm in Love," on his "No Control" album and "Take Me Home Tonight," from 1986's "Can't Hold Back." The early days of MTV launched Eddie Money into stardom. "Two Tickets to Paradise" and "Baby Hold On" put Money permanently in the halls of rock and roll icons, although he still is seeking election to the official Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH.
In 1999, he released his last new album, "Ready Eddie." In the spring of 2001, Eddie Money was in the David Spade film "Joe Dirt" as a rock and roll idol. He also turned up as Mimi's ex-husband in an episode of "The Drew Carey Show."
An accomplished musician, Money sings, writes and plays the saxophone, harmonica and piano. Band members include Tommy Girvin, lead guitar, Lee Beverly on bass, Little "Stumpy" Wonder on Drums and Randy Forester on keyboards.
At 50 plus, Money still plays an average of 175 shows a year for fans he calls "friends." A father of five, he seems attached to his cell phone while on the road, talking to his wife, Laurie, and their children (all under the age of 20).
Money also supports numerous foundations and fund-raisers. He recently participated in the Superfest Tsunami Relief Benefit Concert on February 5, in connection with the Super Bowl, followed by another tsunami concert at Universal Studios.
Seneca Niagara Casino is New York State's first full-service casino featuring reel-spinning and video slot machines. Just a few blocks from world-famous Niagara Falls, the Casino is located at 310 Fourth Street. The 112,590 square feet gaming floor houses more than 3,200 slot machines and 97 table games. A separate smoke-free casino, Turtle Island, is also available to patrons along with the Poker Room and the high-stakes Blue Heron Room.
In addition to gaming, Seneca Niagara Casino offers several restaurants including Thunder Falls Buffet, Morrie's Place and The Western Door: A Seneca Steakhouse. The Bear's Den Showroom, a 443-seat showroom-style theater and Club 101, a unique music venue located in the heart of the gaming floor, provide live entertainment. Free parking is available to patrons through complimentary valet services, self-parking areas and a four-story garage with covered walkway. The Casino is owned and operated by The Seneca Nation of Indians.
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