Culiacán Sensations Edición Especial will Bring the Spirit of Musica Mexicana to Laughlin
July 15, 2024
LAUGHLIN, Nev. – July 15, 2024 – Laughlin’s premier outdoor entertainment venue, Laughlin Event Center, will have audiences grooving when Mexican powerhouse band Edición Especial brings their unique blend of Latin and urban music to the stage on Saturday, October 19.
Captivating audiences with lyrical storytelling and dynamic performances, Edición Especial is led by cousins Arturo Villa on accordion and vocals and Cristian Valenzuela on drums. Alongside bandmates Gil Lizarraga and Jesus Alan Obeso, the group’s widespread popularity and innovative style of banda music have led to collaborations with genre mainstays like Fuerza Regida and Grupo Firme. Hot on the heels of their triumphant sold-out "Primera Edición” U.S. tour, Edición Especial will bring their lively approach to playing Musica Mexicana to Laughlin this fall for what’s sure to be a groovin’ good time.
Starting at $55, tickets for the show will go on sale to the public on Thursday, July 18 beginning at 10 a.m. PST. True Rewards Players Club members will be given exclusive access to purchase presale tickets from 10 a.m. PST on Wednesday, July 17 through 9 a.m. PST on Thursday, July 18. Tickets will be available for purchase at www.Edgewater-Casino.com.
The performance adds to The Edge Pavilion’s and Laughlin Event Center’s already impressive lineups, including:
Tracy Lawrence on Saturday, July 27 at The Edge Pavilion
Rodney Carrington on Saturday, Aug. 10 at The Edge Pavilion
Little River Band on Saturday, Aug. 24 at The Edge Pavilion
Chris Isaak on Saturday, Sept. 7 at The Edge Pavilion
Jason Aldean on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Laughlin Event Center
Blue Öyster Cult on Saturday, Sept. 28
Edición Especial on Saturday, Oct. 19
Blood, Sweat & Tears, on Saturday, Nov. 16
Jay Leno on Saturday, Nov. 30
Golden Entertainment’s Laughlin resort and casino properties will offer concert and room packages for fans. For more information about Aquarius Casino Resort, visit www.AquariusCasinoResort.com/Entertainment, and for information about Edgewater Casino Resort, visit www.Edgewater-Casino.com/Entertainment.
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About Laughlin Event Center
The Laughlin Event Center, centrally located on property west of the Laughlin Outlet Mall, offers versatile seating options and configurations. The outdoor event center can seat up to 11,600 guests for major concert headline entertainment and special events. It features state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, high-quality molded seating and bleacher seating, VIP Suites and Dream Seats, food and beverage outlets, and permanent restroom facilities. Visitors can easily walk from most Laughlin resorts or take complimentary shuttle transportation. More information is available at LaughlinEventCenter.com or by calling (702) 298-2453
About Edgewater Casino Resort
Situated on the west bank of the Colorado River, Edgewater Casino Resort features a 40,000-square-foot state-of-the-art casino with a wide array of slot machines and table games, a William Hill Sports Book and a new 11,800-square-foot bingo room. Edgewater Casino Resort offers a variety of restaurants from fine dining to casual options, including: PT’s Express, Stockman’s Steakhouse and more. More information is available by calling (866) 352-3553 or (702) 298-2453 and on the website at www.Edgewater-Casino.com.
About Golden Entertainment, Inc.
Golden Entertainment owns and operates a diversified entertainment platform, consisting of a portfolio of gaming and hospitality assets that focus on casino, branded taverns, and distributed gaming operations. Golden Entertainment operates over 15,800 slots, over 100 table games, and over 6,000 hotel rooms. Golden Entertainment owns eight casinos in Southern Nevada and 65 gaming taverns in Nevada. Through its distributed gaming operations in Nevada and Montana, Golden Entertainment operates video gaming devices at nearly 1,000 locations. For more information, visit www.goldenent.com.
About Edición Especial
Cousins Arturo Villa and Cristian Valenzuela began playing at 10 years old in Culiacan, Sinaloa. Together with members Gil Lizarraga and Jesus Alan Obeso, they formed the Musica Mexicana band Edición Especial. The group started their career in Mexico, gaining fame in states like Jalisco, Sinaloa, Baja California, Sonora and beyond. In 2016, Edición Especial recorded their first album titled “Rompecabezas.” The singles “El 3” and “El Doble RR” served to jump start the band’s career by going viral on social media. Since then, the band has gone on to release 4 studio albums, including the latest release “Las Guardadas” in 2023. The band has cemented itself at the top of its genre, collaborating with famed peers such as Fuerza Regida, Grupo Firme, and more. After a successful “Primera Edición” tour in the US with multiple sold-out dates, Edicion Especial is once again touring in 2024, this time as part of the “Segundo Edición” tour.
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