GRAMMY-WINNING MARCUS MILLER TO PERFORMAT RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bassist and composer takes The Event Center stage on Aug. 5
PHILADELPHIA — May 8, 2023 — Two-time Grammy Award-winning producer and iconic jazz and R&B musician Marcus Miller is coming to Philadelphia. The bassist, composer and multi-instrumentalist will perform at Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 8 p.m. Tickets for The Event Center performance start at $29 and go on sale Friday, May 12, at 10 a.m.
With dozens of movie scores and a long list of accolades, including UNESCO Artist for Peace, Miller has recording and performing credits spanning 40 years. He won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 1992 for Luther Vandross’ “Power of Love,” and in 2001 he won for Best Contemporary Jazz Album for “M²” — his seventh solo instrumental album.
“We’re honored to host Marcus Miller at Rivers Casino for what will be a truly unforgettable night of incredible music,” said Andy Falkof, vice president of marketing at Rivers Casino Philadelphia. “Miller’s contributions to the music industry are unparalleled, and we’re thrilled to have him perform in The Event Center.”
As a member of the board of directors for the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, Miller is a revered figure in the music industry who has contributed to numerous projects. The list includes creating and producing the Lift Every Voice GOTV event in 2020 and contributing to UNESCO’s United Against Racism video.
Considered one of the premier electric bassists, Miller has recorded more than 500 albums and has performed with musical legends such as Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin and Herbie Hancock.
Miller’s appearance is part of the Rivers Casino upcoming entertainment lineup, which is scheduled as follows:
May 12: Peabo Bryson
May 19: Sal Valentinetti
May 26: Tower of Power
June 3: Cage Wars 58
June 16 & 17: Jeffrey Osborne
July 8: Thunder From Down Under
July 14: Jonathan Butler & Gerald Albright
July 28: Strictly Sinatra Presents: The Rat Pack
August 5: Marcus Miller
For tickets and more information, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Jeff Shurilla
For Rivers Casino
215-764-2376
jeff@hornercom.com
