The Robert Cray Band Brings the Blues to Las Vegas' Orleans Showroom Tonight

Celebrated rhythm and blues musician Robert Cray, along with his band, will perform at The Orleans Showroom tonight, May 18 and the 19th.

Originally formed in 1974, the Northwest-based Robert Cray Band played gigs in Portland and Eugene, Oregon before branching out to Seattle and the San Francisco area. Early on, the band toured with guitar great Albert Collins, and by 1983, they were sharing the stage at Carnegie Hall with the likes of John Lee Hooker and Willie Dixon.

A five-time Grammy award-winner who is recognized for his masterful work as a guitarist and multi-talented singer, songwriter and producer, Cray's musical credits include playing with a cross-section of greats, including Chuck Berry, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton and Tina Turner.

The Robert Cray Band released its first album, "Who's Been Talkin'?" in 1980, and has since released more than 15 albums. The 1986 release "Strong Persuader," and 1988 release "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" each earned a Grammy in the category of "Best Contemporary Blues Performance." In 2012, "Nothin' but Love" was released and reached No. 2 on the Billboard blues charts.

The other members of The Robert Cray Band are Tony Braunagel on percussion, Jim Pugh on keyboards and Richard Cousins on bass guitar.

Showtime each evening is 8 p.m. Tickets are available starting from $29.95, plus tax and convenience fees, and can be purchased at The Orleans Box Office or by calling 1-888-365-7111 or 702-365-7075.

Located at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., The Orleans includes more than a dozen restaurants, an 18-screen movie theater, 70-lane bowling center, 827-seat showroom featuring theater-style seating, and a 9,500-seat Orleans Arena. The property has a 135,000-square foot casino with 60 table games including Blackjack-21, Roulette, Baccarat, Craps and Pai Gow. Guests will also find more than 2,800 slot and video poker machines. Additionally, The Orleans includes a bingo parlor, keno lounge and race and sports book. More information on The Orleans Hotel and Casino can be found at www.orleanscasino.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/orleanscasino), and Twitter (@orleanscasino). The Orleans Hotel and Casino is a property of Boyd Gaming. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 22 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, New Jersey, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com.