Entertainment
Ameristar Casino Vicksburg is your premier destination for entertainment and nightlife in Mississippi. We offer a variety of live events, concerts and free shows from rock, blues to country.Bottleneck Blues Bar | Open Friday & Saturday | Doors open at 7 p.m. | Showtime: 8 p.m. | No Cover Charge
* Ameristar is a verified Ticketmaster venue. Please note that only tickets from Ticketmaster and their affiliates can be accepted for entrance to ticketed events. Ameristar Vicksburg reserves the right to open event doors earlier than noted on ticketed events.
Entertainment Line-Up
Alt/Pop
Saturday, September 30
BAD CHARLOTTE
High Energy Party Band from Mississippi, Louisiana and Alaska! If it’s Rock/Pop, they play it!
Country
Friday, October 6
JASON MILLER BAND
The Jason Miller Band, from Starkville Mississippi is becoming one of the most requested country party bands in the region. For most of his life, Jason Miller has been involved in the music scene. Miller is a Sturgis, MS native who has now made Starkville, MS his home. With a rich touring history (former lead singer of Crossing Dixon,) Jason has been joined by a some of Mississippi’s most talented players and singers, to create Mississippi country band, The Jason Miller Band. Between musicians John Andy Bowen, Jamie Bright, Toper Brown, Anthony Daniels, Nathan Spears, and Jason, the members have opened for or recorded with the likes of Brantley Gilbert, Diamond Rio, Dustin Lynch, The Band Perry, The Colonels, JJ Thames, Drivin n Cryin, Eric Johnson, and George Clinton.
R&B/Soul
Saturday, October 7
ANISSA HAMPTON
Anissa’s impressive musical range and undeniable charisma has changed the landscape of local entertainment as well as where she travels nationally. Anissa leaves you wanting more with her sultry inviting sound armed with the amazing ability of style, class, and sophistication. Anissa takes you on a journey through most genres of music such as Blues, Soul, R&B, Opera, and Jazz just to name a few and she quotes “There have been so many people with various styles that have been affected in my presentation of song and I never want to be boxed into just one category."
Country
Saturday, October 14
NASHVILLE SOUTH
Featuring local musicians from the heart of South comes the most interactive country rock band you'll ever see. Playing everything from Dwight Yoakum to Luke Bryan and Loretta Lynn to Carrie Underwood, Nashville South loves to see everyone singing along, dancing, and becoming part of the show!
R&B/Soul
Friday, October 20
ANISSA HAMPTON
Anissa’s impressive musical range and undeniable charisma has changed the landscape of local entertainment as well as where she travels nationally. Anissa leaves you wanting more with her sultry inviting sound armed with the amazing ability of style, class, and sophistication. Anissa takes you on a journey through most genres of music such as Blues, Soul, R&B, Opera, and Jazz just to name a few and she quotes “There have been so many people with various styles that have been affected in my presentation of song and I never want to be boxed into just one category."
Phil Collins/Genesis Tribute
Saturday, October 21
PURE COLLINS: A SERIOUS TRIBUTE TO PHIL COLLINS
Pure Collins is a Dallas based tribute band bringing the best hits of Phil and Genesis with a full horn section and double drumming to recreate the full experience of a Phil Collins show.
You’ll hear everything from Sussudio, Invisible Touch, Against All Odds and many more.
Oldies
Friday, October 27
THE CHILL
The Chill has been rockin' the Vicksburg area for 38 years. They're a legendary party band that lives to see you dance!
Halloween Party!
Saturday, October 28
HAIRICANE
It's time to bring in the spooky season! Join us for our annual Halloween party featuring HAIRICANE!
Put on your spookiest costume and join us in the Bottleneck Blues Bar for a fun night of live entertainment, door prizes and costumes. Top three costumes of the night will receive PENN Slot Play prizes!
1st place - $500
2nd place - $250
3rd place - $150
Entertainment will be provided by Hairicane!
An Elvis Presley Tribute
Saturday, November 4
TRAVIS HUDSON AS ELVIS
Travis Hudson has been a professional Elvis Tribute Artist for over 6 years! Some awards he has earned include: 2017 Texas Elvis Festival Semifinalist, World Wide Elvis Expo Competition Top 10 in 2019 & 2020,Top 10 in 2022 at The Louisiana Bayou Elvis Festival to name a few. Travis is extremely talented, very professional, and a pleasure to work with! He puts his heart and soul into every performance.
Doors open at 7, showtime is at 8!
$15 advance
$20 at the door
$20 at the door
* Ameristar is a verified Ticketmaster venue. Please note that only tickets from Ticketmaster and their affiliates can be accepted for entrance to events.
Ameristar Vicksburg reserves the right to open event doors earlier than noted on ticketed events.
Ameristar Vicksburg reserves the right to open event doors earlier than noted on ticketed events.
R&B/Soul
Friday, November 10
MIKE ROB & THE 601 BAND
Mike Rob and the 601 Band are guaranteed to take your life experiences and put them to music that transcends the body and cruises the depths of your soul. Specializing in entertaining you, their surprising choreography, smooth, original sound and a captivating appeal is a lure for audiences of all ages.
Over the years, members of 601 have shared the stage with such musical wonders as the legendary Johnny Taylor, the timeless Gladys Knight, the melodic Manhattans, Boys II Men and Clarence Carter. The lead vocalist, Mike Rob, was also named the Jackson Music Awards’ 2007 Male Vocalist of the Year.
These exceptional musicians are veterans to the entertainment industry. Some members have spent as many as 20 or more years not only performing but managing, writing and consulting.
We invite you to stimulate your senses. Give yourself permission to take a musical retreat into years from the past, when lyrics mimicked the times and soul music came from just that…the soul.
Alt/Pop
Saturday, November 11
POP FICTION
"Modern Pop, Rock, Dance & Hip Hop, Re-imagined!" Pop Fiction rocks their way across the southern US, performing in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
Classic Rock
Friday, November 17
THE DIRT DEACONS
The Dirt Deacons have an instinctual ability to summon soulful sounds and skillfully inject their music with the raw energy of a sweat-drenched juke joint. Their music blends gritty, soulful vocals with southern rock, classic R&B, and blues melodies, weaving guitar rhythms and fierce string-bending passion in and out of every pass. The fervor of it all is tied together with funky rollicking bass lines, and just the right balance of driving and jazz-infused drumming. The Dirt Deacons continue to convert fans by conjuring the spirit of iconic southern sounds, pumping their music with raw emotion that bleeds onto the stage. These guys love every moment of what they do on stage, and it shows. Their infectious energy is pumped into a set list that audiences can’t help but love. The Dirt Deacons’ live show simply refuses to let you sit still.
A Stevie Nicks Tribute
Saturday, November 18
DREAMS UNWIND: A TRUE STEVIE NICKS EXPERIENCE
Lori Carlyle does an amazing job portraying as real a Stevie Nicks as possible. She truly takes on the costumes, the performance and amazing talent of Stevie Nicks, and honors her band in a truly beautiful way.
Doors open at 7, showtime is at 8!
$10 advance
$15 at the door
$15 at the door
* Ameristar is a verified Ticketmaster venue. Please note that only tickets from Ticketmaster and their affiliates can be accepted for entrance to events.
Ameristar Vicksburg reserves the right to open event doors earlier than noted on ticketed events.
Ameristar Vicksburg reserves the right to open event doors earlier than noted on ticketed events.
Variety
Friday, November 24
ALTER EGO
Rock out with Alter Ego, local variety and classic rock band from Jackson, MS!
Variety
Saturday, November 25
SOUNDCHECK THE BAND
This group is a different breed when it comes to music. All 6 members have a heavy church background growing up singing and playing in the choir and in other groups. The band was started a little less than a year ago and they've been turning heads ever since. Each member brings their own unique style as individuals, but they come together to bring sound that’s been missing from music for a long time. The combination of jazz, funk, gospel, soul, rock, pop, country, and blues they are one of the few complete bands you will ever have the pleasure of hearing.
70s/80s Dance Party
Saturday, December 2
DOCTOR ZARR'S AMAZING FUNK MONSTER
Doctor Zarr's Amazing Funk Monster has been together for 2 decades, playing 2 DIFFERENT decades worth of music (& then some), and have played literally 1,000's of shows. Guaranteed to entertain, Doctor Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster dresses up in crazy clothes, & fills the night with dance moves, crowd participation, & smiles everywhere. “We kiss little babies with more conviction than a politician, senior citizens clap to our tunes (though usually on counts 1 & 3), and all the ages in between are also attracted to the light-hearted, fun-filled mood we bring to the event.”
R&B/Soul
Friday, December 8
ANISSA HAMPTON
Anissa’s impressive musical range and undeniable charisma has changed the landscape of local entertainment as well as where she travels nationally. Anissa leaves you wanting more with her sultry inviting sound armed with the amazing ability of style, class, and sophistication. Anissa takes you on a journey through most genres of music such as Blues, Soul, R&B, Opera, and Jazz just to name a few and she quotes “There have been so many people with various styles that have been affected in my presentation of song and I never want to be boxed into just one category."
Rock
Saturday, December 9
TRAVIS HUDSON AS ELVIS
Travis Hudson has been a professional Elvis Tribute Artist for over 6 years! Some awards he has earned include: 2017 Texas Elvis Festival Semifinalist, World Wide Elvis Expo Competition Top 10 in 2019 & 2020,Top 10 in 2022 at The Louisiana Bayou Elvis Festival to name a few. Travis is extremely talented, very professional, and a pleasure to work with! He puts his heart and soul into every performance.
Doors open at 7, showtime is at 8!
$15 advance
$20 at the door
$20 at the door
* Ameristar is a verified Ticketmaster venue. Please note that only tickets from Ticketmaster and their affiliates can be accepted for entrance to events.
Ameristar Vicksburg reserves the right to open event doors earlier than noted on ticketed events.
Ameristar Vicksburg reserves the right to open event doors earlier than noted on ticketed events.
Bottleneck Blues Bar
Seating Capacity of 300 people
At the Bottleneck Blues Bar, giant crystal chandeliers dangle from the black ceiling, while across the way, the bar stools and tables are rimmed with bottle caps and one look at the 'junk wall' explains why it's become famous, with its layers of broken plates, dice, ancient LPs, a trombone case and more. But that's so not all. The point here is great entertainment!
Venue Information
- Add $5 to ticket price for tickets purchased at the door on day of the show.
- Must be at least 21 to enter.
- Free parking riverside.
- No bottles, cans or coolers.
- No outside food or beverages.
- Smoking is allowed during non-ticketed events, but is prohibited during ticketed events.
- No cameras or sound recording equipment.