John Ascuaga's Nugget Upcoming Entertainment

Del Castillo

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Del Castillo has become a symbol of the cross-cultural power of music with their eclectic blend of Flamenco, Rock, Latin, Blues, and World music.

Rockin' The Colonies Tour

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT

This show promises to be the biggest party of the summer. All three bands met success in the 80's and early 90's. The Alarm hit with "68 Guns," "Rescue Me," and "Strength." The Fixx hits include, "One Thing Leads to Another," "Saved By Zero," and "Stand or Fall." The English Beat are most famous for bringing Two Tone Ska to the masses with "Mirror in the Bathroom," "Save it for Later," and "I Confess."

Please note, this show will start at 8:00pm due to the three band format.

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band

Wed, 21 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Lovett's music career began as a songwriter, but he soon signed with MCA Records in 1986 and released his eponymous debut album. While typically associated with the country genre, Lovett's compositions often incorporate folk, swing, blues, jazz and gospel music as well as more traditional country styling. He has won four Grammy Awards, including Best Country Album.

Shawn Colvin

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Shawn Colvin is a Grammy award winning Folk artist who's achievements include album and song of the year in 1998. She appears on many other artists albums including, Suzanne Vega, Bruce Hornsby and Mary Chapin Carpenter. She is also the voice of Rachel Jordon, lead singer of a church rock band on the Simpsons.

The BoDeans

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The BoDeans formed in Waukesha, Wisconsin in 1983. Initially, they started out as a garage band. They got their big break playing on a small stage at Milwaukee’s Summerfest. In January 1987, a Rolling Stone reader poll voted them Best New American Band. Their 1993 song "Closer to Free" was selected as the theme song to the TV series Party of Five.

The Radiators

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT

The Radiators are a rock band from New Orleans, Louisiana, who have combined the traditional musical styles of their native city with more mainstream rock and R&B influences to form a bouncy, funky variety of swamp-rock. The same members have been together for thirty years and have a repitiore of over 1,000 songs.

The Blasters

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT

The Blasters are the pioneers of American Roots Rock, blending blues, rock-a-billy and good ol' rock and roll. They have played with Los Lobos, The Cramps and Dwight Yokam.

Bucky Covington

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Bucky Covington surfaced in 2006 on American Idol. Though he didn't win the competition, he has gone on to sign a record deal with Lyric Street Records and is currently touring to support his latest self titled CD.

Night Ranger

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Night Ranger was formed in San Francisco in the early 80's and their first five albums sold over 10 million copies. Most noted for their power ballad "Sister Christian" the band had other hits like "You Can Still Rock in America" and "Don't Tell Me You Love Me."

Joe Bonamassa

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Joe Bonamassa opened for blues legend B.B. King at the age of twelve and since then he has recorded with Greg Allman, Rick Derringer and Leslie West. Though his style is blues-based, Joe Bonamassa puts his own twist on Jethro Tull covers and his original music will bring any room to its feet.

Amos Lee

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Amos Lee is a singer-songwriter from Philadelphia. His musical style encompasses folk, soul and jazz. He has released two albums on Blue Note Records and the third will be released this summer. He has been on tour with musicians such as Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Norah Jone, Paul Simon and Merle Haggard. Lee performs with drummer Fred Berman and bassist Jaron Olevsky. Some of his musical influences include Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers and John Prine.

David Sanborn

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Sanborn has won numerous awards including Grammy awards for "Voyeur," "Double Vision" and the instrumental single "Close Up." In television, Sanborn is well-known for his sax solo in the theme song for the NBC hit drama L.A. Law. He has also done some film scoring for films such as Lethal Weapon and Scrooged.

Hot For Teacher

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Formed ino showcase Van Halen’s David Lee Roth-era hits, HOT FOR TEACHER has been relentlessly performing throughout the western United States, thrilling concert-goers and generating legions of dedicated fans every time their raucous rock and roll flying circus rolls into town.

Zepparella

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Zepparella, four women intent on bringing the passion, the beauty, the aggression, the musicality of Led Zeppelin alive. They take on the challenge of balancing their devotion to playing the songs as close to the original as possible, while taking advantage of their own musical communication and carrying the audience away on the ride.

Ricci Martin

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Get to know Dean Martin through the eyes of his youngest son, singer, songwriter and musician, Ricci Martin. In this loving tribute to his father, Ricci takes you on a walk down memory lane, singing all of Dean's most familiar songs like "Volare," "You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You," "Memories Are Made of This" and of course, Dean's chart-topping signature ballad, "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime."