John Ford Coley Plays the Suncoast Showroom, 7/9 & 10

Revered as half of the Grammy® nominated duo England Dan and John Ford Coley, the latter will perform his hits from the 70s, including "I'd Really Love To See You Tonight," "Nights Are Forever Without You" and "Love Is The Answer" at the Suncoast Showroom, July 9 and 10, each evening at 7:30 p.m.

Coley, as part of England Dan and John Ford Coley, reached multi-gold and platinum status with several hit albums and singles. Their debut album in 1976, Nights Are Forever, catapulted the duo to stardom with the previously mentioned hit singles "I'd Really Love To See You Tonight" and "Nights Are Forever Without You." The two-some continued recording and released Some Things Don't Come and Dr. Heckle and Mr. Jive, generating hit singles "Love Is The Answer," "Westward Wind," "We'll Never Have To Say Goodbye," and "Gone Too Far," among others.

In addition to a regular touring schedule performing his own hits, John Ford Coley works behing the scenes producing songs for fellow artists including Eddie Money, Vince Gill, Tom Wurth and Lynn Bryant.

Coley has written or performed several movie theme songs, including Major League: Back To The Minors and The Spy Within; television theme songs, including James at 16 and Cold Case; as well as jingles for commercials for Dr. Pepper and Maxwell House Coffee. On television, Coley hosted The Midnight Special and co-hosted The Mike Douglas Show, and appeared on American Bandstand, Hollywood Squares, Make Me Laugh and The Tonight Show, among others.

As an actor, Coley appeared in the films and on television in Dream A Little Dream, Scenes From The Gold Mine, Aces and Eights and in a re-enactment on America's Most Wanted.

Coley's book "Backstage Pass" chronicles his years in the music industry and spiritual journey.

Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available starting from $15.95, plus tax and convenience fees and can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.636.7075 or visiting www.suncoastcasino.com.

About Suncoast Hotel and Casino
Suncoast Hotel and Casino is a property of Boyd Gaming. Located at the corner of Alta Drive and South Rampart Boulevard, Suncoast Hotel and Casino features eight restaurants, a 16-screen movie theater, a 600-seat bingo room, a newly renovated 500-seat state-of-the-art showroom and an 80,000-square foot casino. For further information, visit www.suncoastcasino.com.

 

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