LIVE ON STAGE AT CASINO CANBERRA

Friday 19 December – The Dorothy-Jane Duo

Acoustic Blues n Roots with award-winning singer/songwriter/blues-harp player, Dorothy-Jane "DJ" Gosper and slide/pickin' guitarist extraordinaire, Richard Steele. This powerhouse duo play a mix of earthy originals and traditional covers from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago blues.

Saturday 20 December – BandJava

Live music at Casino CanberraBandJava plays Blues, R&B and modern roots music with a smattering of Jazz and Country. They love to hunt out some of those hidden gems by famous players that need to be given some extra life. Bandjava is a 5 piece band with female vocalist, guitars, bass and drums. All the band members have a history of playing both in Canberra and earlier careers around Australia and overseas.

Each night from 10pm.

NEW YEAR'S EVE

....and down-stairs on the Gaming floor we will have the very popular Hit Parade performing from 10pm. Hitparade have endeared themselves to Canberra audiences by delivering a professional and polished show from consistently performing over the last 20 years. Hitparade is a sophisticated 4 piece band featuring live guitar instrumentation, male and female lead vocals, and further backing vocals to give the band the strong, rich three-part harmony sound that feature on most of their songs.

LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND

Friday 12 December – Chris Harland Blues Duo

Live music at Casino CanberraA trio magnifico sure to eager folks back for another serve of that hot Chris Harland guitar! You can always rely on Chris Harland and his eponymous band to serve up a high standard of searing Chicago Blues and promise to put on a performance that will not be forgotten in a hurry. UK guitarist CHRIS HARLAND brings the tradition of British-made Electric Blues, the authentic riff-driven Chicago sound, a high-voltage heritage of Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Peter Green.

Saturday 13 December – Leisa Keen Trio

Live music at Casino CanberraThe Leisa Keen Trio, consisting of Leisa Keen on piano/vocals, Richard Manning on guitar and Ian McLean on drums, has quickly become one of Canberra’s busiest and most popular jazz combos. The trio plays a smooth blend of well known jazz tunes, and a few pop tunes with their own “jazz treatment”. Leisa has shared the stage with artists such as internationally acclaimed jazz vocal group The Manhattan Transfer, Jon English, Simon Gallaher, Todd McKenney and many other talented entertainers. With a diverse range of both old and new songs, the Leisa Keen Trio is sure to delight people of all age ranges and backgrounds.

Top off a great Saturday night with some live music

Friday Live Music – Monica Moore Duo from 10pm

Monica Moore has been busy on the Canberra music scene for a number of years, performing a wide cross section of music - everything from jazz, blues, soul, rock, pop, disco and funk.  She tells the story of any song beautifully and in her own way, showcasing her fantastic vocal talent.  She will be accompanied by guitarist Bryan Williams to serve up an acoustic mix of popular tunes from across the genres.

Saturday Live Music – Wayne Rider Trio from 10pm

One of Canberra's most sought after line up is the 'WAYNE RYDER TRIO' with a pick of the best session musicians Wayne Ryder is the perfect Performer throughout the Canberra region, with a huge repertoire of classic Rock/Country & RnB.

How to make a great Saturday night

Take 5pm to 7pm happy hours, add dinner 7pm to 8, a liberal splash of gaming 8pm to 9 plus a good dash of nightclub.

At Casino Canberra we serve up a ready-made Saturday night all in the one location. You can enjoy socialising with some friends, a very nice meal, test your luck or skill on some of the world’s most popular table games and finish the night off dancing to the best hits of the 80s, 90s and naughties in Galaxy Club Retro nightclub.

Our restaurant, 180° East, offers a range of dishes from the East to the West. Our multicultural chefs have created a menu with fresh flavours from Vietnam to the rich spices of India, to the eight culinary traditions of China and the great favourites of good old Aussie tucker. But this is not limited to Saturday nights. Our restaurant is open every night. On Friday nights from 6pm you can enjoy our All You Can Eat buffet from 6pm until it’s all gone. On Thursday nights, try our 250gm Sirloin Steak grilled to perfection. There is a choice of sauce (gravy, mushroom, pepper or Diane) served with fresh garden salad and chips for only $15. Booking for the Restaurant can be made on 62577074.

You could pair it up with our Thursday night poker tournament that starts at 7.45pm and the buy-in is just $115 for $3,000 in tournament chips. Tuesday night it’s Parma

Special Night. Every Tuesday night from 6pm, come to Casino Canberra and enjoy a delicious Chicken Parmigiana served with fresh garden salad and chips for only $12.

You can listen to some of Canberra’s best bands as they perform on stage from 10pm every Friday and Saturday evenings. Go to www.casinocanberra.com.au to see what bands are coming up through summer.

Parking is easy, just follow the signs off Constitution Avenue to park under the National Convention Centre and then it’s just a short walk to the Casino and parking is only $3 after 6pm. Having said that, a taxi may be a good option.

For all the latest happenings at Casino Canberra you can follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

November to February bands every Friday & Saturday Nights

Melbourne Cup Lunch, Betting & Entertainment

Tony Haley backed by the very popular John Black Trio from 12.30pm Melbourne Cup Day.

Known affectionately as ‘Australia’s Ole Blue Eyes’, Tony performs the songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Michael Buble and Bobby Darin with consummate style and charm, backed by local piano virtuoso, John Black and his band.

Melbourne Cup Day Lunch at Casino Canberra

Tuesday, 4 November 12:30pm. Booking phone 62577074. Menu and more information at http://www.casinocanberra.com.au/dining

TAB betting from 7.30am in the Casino's foyer.

If gambling is a problem call ACT Gambling and Support on 1800 858 858.

Live Band Friday

Lyn has been performing in variety shows since she was 11 throughout Australia and the world. She has performed in New Orleans, the heart land of Jazz and she brings her special brand of up tempo jazz, blues and cabaret to be mixed with solid rhythms and melodic riffs of guitar and bass player Bryan Williams. See and hear Lyn this Friday night on stage from 10pm.

Live Music Saturday

On stage from 10pm Saturday 1 November. Kooky Fandango is a well-established Canberra Jazz-Latin-Funk band formed by Peter Barta and Cameron Smith in 2006. Peter Barta on six-string bass and double bass provides a rich rhythmic and harmonic foundation for the elegant melodic adventures of Cameron Smith on trumpet and flugelhorn. Both Peter and Cameron are composer/arrangers, providing original compositions to supplement the repertoire of standards. Kooky Fandango usually performs as a trio with the fabulous Robert Nesci on drums. Other talented members of the Kooky Fandango family include Courtney Stark on vocals, Nathan Sciberras on saxophones and Sarah Nielsen on flutes.

This Week's Feature Meal

This week's feature meal from 180° East Restaurant, Grilled Lamb Cutlets served with a creamy mashed potato and fresh steamed vegetables. Try it with a glass of our October wine of the month, Angove Studio Series Cabernet, a rich wine with berries and more herbaceous notes together with a soft oak background. Bookings can be made on 62577074

All You Can Eat Curry Buffet for under $20.

All You Can Eat Curry Buffet for only $19.50.

Curry dishes for 24 October 2014 are Lamb Kofta, Rogan Josh Malaysian Chicken Curry, Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry) and - Fish Moilee plus there is steamed plain rice, savoury rice, poppadoms and condiments. Starts at 6pm until it's all gone. Bookings on 62577074.

LIVE Music is back on Friday nights

Chris Harland performs on stage 18 October

A trio magnifico sure to eager folks back for another serve of that hot Chris Harland guitar! You can always rely on Chris Harland and his eponymous band to serve up a high standard of searing Chicago Blues and promise to put on a performance that will not be forgotten in a hurry. UK guitarist CHRIS HARLAND brings the tradition of British-made Electric Blues, the authentic riff-driven Chicago sound, a high-voltage heritage of Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Peter Green.

The simplest formula. The maximum impact. The Chris Harland Blues Band has the command and the precision to nail every number they play.

Every CHBB set remains a memorable, musical event, revisiting the best of the Blues standards: B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters… the list is long, the excitement sustained. Chris Harland digs the Blues from deep in the Chicago mother-lode: taut, electric, urgent. A blues subtle when it sorrows, cutting when it struts; blues high, wide and gutbucket; a blues lonely as a distant freight train wailing through a midnight one-horse town. Chris’ voice is tough, husky, plaintive, his blues guitar tumbling, darting, tart. Bite down on his no-prisoners riffing: sore-toe, hang-nail, fretful, the flight and the fury and the old, bold story stropped to a humbucking, hambone edge. [Chris was voted Instrumentalist of 2008 by the Canberra Blues Society]

Tuesday Night Parma Special

Every Tuesday night from 6pm, come to the Casino Canberra and enjoy a delicious Chicken Parmigiana served with fresh garden salad and chips for only $12.

Friday's All You Can Eat Curry Buffet for under $20

Feature Dish of the Week

Fresh salmon fillet pan-fried to perfection, served atop Asian style stir-fried vegetables, accompanied with fresh basil pesto on the side. Try it with a glass of our October wine of the month, Angove Studio Series Cabernet, a rich wine with berries and more herbaceous notes together with a soft oak background. Bookings can be made on 62577074.

Melbourne Cup Lunch menu

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Your weekend at Casino Canberra

Poker Tournament This Thursday

Every Thursday from 7.45pm there is a Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament at Casino Canberra. Buy in is just $115. Details at http://www.casinocanberra.com.au/tournaments . Cash games Tuesday to Sunday from 7.30pm.