Press Room

2010-05-14

WORLD RENOWNED DJ, PAUL OAKENFOLD, ROCKS MONTBLEU THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

May Blossoms with Entertainment, Nightlife and Dining at Tahoe’s MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa

May 11, 2010 (Stateline, Nev.) – Paul Oakenfold, touted as one of the world’s renowned DJ/Producers by various outlets including CNN, Rolling Stone, BPM and Remix, will get the party hopping Memorial Day Weekend at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, (http://www.montbleuresort.com) Friday, May 28. Kenneth Thomas, an Oakenfold prodigy who toured with him during two world tours and Trevor Simpson are the opening acts.

“Oh my starry eyed surprise, sundown to sunrise, I dance all night, were gonna dance all night, dance all night to this DJ.” Fans will be dancing all night as Paul Oakenfold, Grammy nominee for “Best Electronic/Dance Album” A Lively Mind (2007, Maverick Records) and Creamfields (2004, Thrive Records), performs at the 1,400-seat theater. Oakenfold, opening headliner on Madonna’s world tour has worked with the likes of Nelly Furtado, Brittany Murphy, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. “Remix” credits include, among many others, works for U2, Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Paris Hilton Jennifer Lopez, Salt N Pepa and The Cure.
Film credits include music for Nobel Son, Collateral, Swordfish, The Matrix Reloaded, Pirates of the Caribbean, Die Another Day, Planet Of The Apes, The Bourne Identity and Shrek II. TV credits include music for Alias, Big Brother and Las Vegas.

In 2007 Oakenfold released his Greatest Hits & Remixes through Perfecto/Ultra Records – a 20-selection strong collection of his seminal recordings. The tracks range from original productions to singles “Starry Eyed Surprise” “Ready Steady Go,” and “Faster Kill Pussycat,” featuring Brittany Murphy.

“Starry Eyed Surprise” reappeared in early 2005 as part of Diet Coke’s ad campaign for their re-launch of the beverage using Splenda. Paul’s hit, “Ready, Steady, Go” currently appears in Saab’s US ad campaign, and a new song, “Feed Your Mind” also appears in Toyota’s European ad campaign.

General admission tickets are $30 plus tax and available by calling MontBleu at 800-BE-LUCKY and online at www.ticketmaster.com. Doors open at 9 p.m., and the show starts at 10 p.m.

MontBleu is home to three different venues for a variety of entertainment scheduled for this summer, including Steel Pulse, one of Britain's greatest reggae bands, June 13. The MontBleu’s Theater, a plush and inviting atmosphere, is the headquarters of feature acts. Live grooves are mixed by local DJs at Opal Ultra Lounge, featuring unique cocktails and swanky ambiance, while blu nightclub brings cool party action to the hottest night with state of the art lighting and sound systems.

MontBleu has an array of packages to meet a variety of desires this summer. Party like a rock star through May 27, stay two nights and get the third night free. Or customize your own golf package and select from 20 of the top courses in the Sierra with Edgewood Tahoe, Old Greenwood, Resort at Squaw Creek, Genoa Lakes and Resort at Red Hawk to name a few. Package includes courses and tee time, lodging and golf admission. www.montbleuresort.com.

A pre or post show nosh can be enjoyed at MontBleu’s four restaurants: Cierra Steak + Chop House, Café del Soul, the buffet, MontBleu Café or the Zone. Whether it’s fine cuisine, Mediterranean fare, coffee, deli sandwich, a late night buffet extravaganza, or a quick bite in the Sports Book, MontBleu has a range of eateries to accommodate any budget.

For real time updates on lodging packages, events, activities, accommodations, showroom entertainment and what’s happening at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/MontBleuResort and on Facebook. For information about MontBleu Resort call 800-648-3353, or visit www.montbleuresort.com.