01. For Your Entertainment (recorded version only)
02. Voodoo
03. Down The Rabbit Hole
04. Ring of Fire
05. Fever
06. Sleepwalker
07. Whataya Want from Me
08. Soaked
09. Aftermath
10. Sure Fire Winners
11. Strut
12. Music Again
13. If I Had You
14. Encore: Mad World
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03. Fever
04. SW
05. WWFM
06. Soaked
07. Aftermath
08. SFW
09. Strut
10. Music Again
11. MW
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03. Strut
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05. Soaked HD
06. WWFM HD
07. MA
08. Medley
09. MW
10. IIHY with Both Intros
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cos2mwiz 01. Sure fire winners and Strut
02. Sleepwalker
03. Strut
04. Medley
05. Fever
06. MA
07. Aftermath
08. WWFM
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04. Soaked
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Thunder Valley Casino Resort has taken a parking lot and put up what might be paradise for fans of intimate concert venues.
To help celebrate its expansion, the Lincoln casino has temporarily converted a section of blacktop into a 4,800-capacity amphitheater offering chair and bleacher seating, and a designated area for food and crafts vendors.
Lionel Richie's nearly sold-out show tonight will mark the official opening of the casino's new hotel, pool and spa. Sacramento's Tesla plays Friday, Dwight Yoakam on Saturday and the band America, appropriately, on Sunday (July 4).
Smokey Robinson (July 10) and 2009 "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert (July 24) also will appear at Thunder Valley. Lambert's show is sold out.
"What better way to introduce people to a new property than to have people like Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Tesla, Dwight Yoakam and Adam Lambert?" asked Doug Elmets, communications consultant for Thunder Valley, which is owned by the United Auburn Indian Community.
Offering acts of a caliber not usually associated with Sacramento-area casinos, the Thunder Valley series also fills a more general entertainment niche this summer. It will showcase acts who have significant fan bases but cannot fill the Sacramento region's main summer concert venues: the 17,000-plus-capacity Arco Arena, 14,000-capacity Raley Field and 18,500-capacity Sleep Train Amphitheatre.
"I hope they make it a permanent venue," Tesla bassist Brian Wheat said of the Thunder Valley site.
Tesla usually plays the 3,800-capacity Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento when the band appears locally. But Wheat likes the open-air option as well.
"(We) don't have to sell 18,000 tickets, but you still get the outdoor atmosphere – the beer tents, the halter tops," he said with a laugh.
The amenities go quite a bit further, to Thunder Valley's restaurants, spacious gaming floor, huge swimming pool area and swank 300-room hotel.
"We are offering a more comprehensive entertainment experience" than other casinos or concert venues, Elmets said.
To minimize the swelter factor of summer concerts held on blacktop, shows will start at 8:30 p.m. The vendor area will open at 5 p.m. on concert days, Elmets said. Restroom facilities are of the portable variety, but some are "executive" models with air-conditioning.
Thunder Valley has booked acts through July and will add others for August, after which time the bleachers and stage come down. There's a chance the casino will revive the series next year "if we find it is well-received" this summer, Thunder Valley general manager C.J. Graham said.
More pressing is the casino's indoor entertainment venue, Pano Hall. Under construction and set to open in September, the venue will feature state-of-the-art acoustics, Elmets said.
At 800 to 900 seats, Pano Hall will likely draw comedians and cover bands. It also can double as a meeting room or venue for poker tournaments, Graham said.
The multipurpose venue, like the now-multipurpose casino, is meant to coax locals and Bay Area residents to stop at Thunder Valley instead of heading up to Reno or Lake Tahoe.
"The beauty of Thunder Valley is it's on the I-80 corridor … and below the snow line, and there are no chains required," Elmets said with a smile.
THUNDER VALLEY CONCERTS
When: Through July
Where: Thunder Valley Casino, 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln
Cost: $18-$139
Tickets and information: http://www.thundervalleyresort.com or (877) 838-7643 (Tickets sold 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays)
SCHEDULE
Tonight: Lionel Richie
Friday: Tesla
Saturday: Dwight Yoakam
Sunday: America
July 9: Concert featuring multiple Vietnamese singing acts
July 10: Smokey Robinson
July 17: Peter Cetera
July 24: Adam Lambert and Orianthi (sold out) NB: The ONLY sold out show so far!
July 31: Chris Botti
2010-07-24 Sacramento, CA, Thunder Valley Casino
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 5:47 pm
by Tiki
Pammie' date='Jul 2nd 2010, 6:06 PM
Yikes!!!...these tweets from Glambert1904 do not sound good for the reserved seat folks. :'(
QUOTE # @thunder_valley All the end seats in Secs 1&3. I was in Row B Seat 3, too far to the side to see the stage. Everyone around me complained. about 3 hours ago via Twitterrific in reply to thunder_valley
QUOTE @thunder_valley My feedback: 1/3 of the reserved seats cannot see the stage. I paid reserve prices but GA has a better view? I feel cheated!
Pammie' date='Jul 23rd 2010, 8:48 PM
Thunder_Valley tweet
Breaking News: Allison Irahata to open for Adam Lambert and Orianthi at tomorrow's show...that means more music to get your groove on to
madamimadam' date='Jul 24th 2010, 11:55 AM
panameragirl @thunder_valley nice rooms here. Wholeheartedly approve of bathroom and rainshower head. & second makeup area for @adamlambert glitter prep
8 minutes ago via web in reply to thunder_valley
claireious I have a Extra tix GA for SF 2morrrow at Warfield! to see @adamlambert Face value. at Thunder 2nite w tix if u want! DM me.plz retweet!
NoAngelPF They're setting up the security tables, w guards gathering, just inside the gate. *laces up sprinting shoes*
MadLove4Adam From 12th floor can see cars lining the roads leading to the hotel/theater. All roads lead to @adamlambert. Do you see them, Adam?
4 minutes ago via web
MadLove4Adam I'm told a delta breeze should come in this evening. Hope so for sake of Adam, band, dancers.
2 minutes ago via web
panameragirl Soundcheck. Huge speakers. Loud. Short. Adam indicated since no room to deal with cud me short. http://twitpic.com/28e0kj
2 minutes ago via Echofon
2010-07-24 Sacramento, CA, Thunder Valley Casino
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 6:04 pm
by Tiki
callmecrazy' date='Jul 24th 2010, 10:28 PM
RT thunder_valley: Adam Lambert concert is filling up fast...almost show time! http://twitpic.com/28egek
3 minutes ago via TweetDeck
tomitweets RT @4evrmomof4: Let's celebrate!!! Adam Lambert has officially sold 1 million FYE CDs worldwide!!!! WHOO HOO! @937WSTW
vistadiva' date='Jul 24th 2010, 10:36 PM
thunder_valley And the show has officially started!
vistadiva' date='Jul 24th 2010, 10:53 PM
thunder_valley You can't really tell but that is Allison Irahata rockin the stage http://twitpic.com/28ept6
callmecrazy' date='Jul 24th 2010, 11:06 PM
koffan2002 HOLY CRAP. Who was that guy who auditioned last year and had his kids hold up a sign at the audition room? HE'S HERE!!!
1 minute ago via Twitter for iPhone
2010-07-24 Sacramento, CA, Thunder Valley Casino
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 6:10 pm
by Tiki
madamimadam' date='Jul 24th 2010, 11:08 PM
loriandjava Mombert is here. Dougie again too!
3 minutes ago via txt
loriandjava Lots of homemade shirts and signs. Interesting crowd.
3 minutes ago via txt
vistadiva' date='Jul 24th 2010, 11:09 PM
NoAngelPF "She came in fourth? Another mistake Idol made." Heh.
shell_bells Alli rocked it! Unfortunately only half the seats are filled. They started too early..my ticket says start time is 8:30
luv_life_u_live My ass is so sweaty!
thunder_valley Thunder Tweet just ran into Mr Adam Lambert himself backstage, he looks pumped for a great show tonight! (Sorry it http://twitpic.com/28ethw
anthrogeekPF It would be really swell if the stewardesses rolled a porta-potty cart down the aisles.... not that I drank too much water or anything....
madamimadam' date='Jul 24th 2010, 11:12 PM
shell_bells Alli rocked it! Unfortunately only half the seats are filled. They started too early..my ticket says start time is 8:30
10 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
vistadiva' date='Jul 24th 2010, 11:14 PM
KayMel @allisoniraheta @lizannehill @davidimmerman @seevaldrum thanks for kicking ass despite the heat! U guys are amazing & deserve a longer set!
SusieFierce Way BS!!! Many of the reserved seats are obstructed view, yet sold as premium.
anthrogeekPF Ori's stage presence has improved a lot since she switched from stiletto boots to hi-tops. Seriously.
callmecrazy' date='Jul 24th 2010, 11:18 PM
fionamom Ppl sitting
3 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone
BlueIndigoSky' date='Jul 24th 2010, 11:28 PM
The venue added Alli at the last minute though, right? That may explain why they started early. I've read some tweets from concert goers saying they weren't expecting to see her there.
Example: kheilig
Wow. @allisoniraheta got added today and we did not know. The show started way early so she was wrapping up as we parked. Glad she is here!
less than 20 seconds ago via Twitterrific
vistadiva' date='Jul 24th 2010, 11:29 PM
fionamom Is this his biggest venue to date? Stadium vibe! 4400? Omg sooo proud
luv_life_u_live I think this guy is wearing a blue satin corset. Can anyone confirm or deny. Section 4 center 2 rows from the rail
anthrogeekPF Our non-blogging, non-tweeting friend ran into AFL in elevator while we broiled in the sun. F*ck. We're no longer friends.
2010-07-24 Sacramento, CA, Thunder Valley Casino
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 6:14 pm
by Tiki
callmecrazy' date='Jul 24th 2010, 11:37 PM
revid99 So hot in sacto! Full house looks great. Ori now. Adam in abt 30 min!
less than a minute ago via txt
vistadiva' date='Jul 24th 2010, 11:38 PM
revid99 So hot in sacto! Full house looks great. Ori now. Adam in abt 30 min!
luv_life_u_live LMFAO! This man w.his wife has been so stiff all night until ori layed down on the stage and played. He jumped his ass up so fast & clapped!
lizziek' date='Jul 24th 2010, 11:52 PM
vampyvet @negativeneil we see you, nice try with the lurking glitter attack!
less than 10 seconds ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Reply Retweet .
koffan2002 Orianthi just finished her set. Awesomeness from her. I expect a bunch of screaming
2010-07-24 Sacramento, CA, Thunder Valley Casino
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 6:22 pm
by Tiki
vistadiva' date='Jul 25th 2010, 12:25 AM
NoAngelPF Venue is completely full. More women than y'day, but def some pretty boys scattered about. One wearing top hat & purple satin vest :)
shell_bells I'm so excited that I'm shaking...hurry Adam b4 I pass out...hehe
NoAngelPF Cell phone signal keeps failing here... :(
Jules3843 Thunder valley is screaming for Adam!
NoAngelPF Just gave the casino ladies a tutorial in Adam's audience/performer energy exchange. They promise to flail for him :)
BlueIndigoSky' date='Jul 25th 2010, 12:35 AM
thunder_valley
Well after much anticipation, Adam Lambert has officially started singing...Thunder Tweet could not be happier http://twitpic.com/28fv4q
less than a minute ago via Twitpic
SusieFierce
He sounds unreal. Vids do not do justice http://twitpic.com/28fufu
3 minutes ago via Echofon
etch1
we're at the @adamlambert concert (Lincoln, California) . . . Adam is now onstage!!! ... singing Voodoo http://twitpic.com/28ftnh
5 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone