Gilley’s announces October free music lineup inside Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant
By Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant
Oct 10, 2023
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Durant, Oklahoma --  Live music enthusiasts, rejoice! Gilley’s is back with another stacked lineup of free music every Friday and Saturday night inside Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant 

Gilley’s will have a house DJ kicking things off from Oct. 13-Oct. 27 with a set starting at 7 p.m. followed by live acts. 

Friday, Oct. 13 

Tanner Legg & the Heaters are an up-and-coming Southern rock band from Sherman that’s released two singles, "Idle Hands" and "Enemy."

 

Saturday, Oct. 14 

The Georgia Thunderbolts is a Southern rock band from Rome, Georgia, who released its first full-length album in October 2021. The band has garnered praise from Rolling Stone, Classic Rock Magazine and American Songwriter for its timeless sound and honest lyrics. 

Friday, Oct. 20 

Josh Ward is a country musician who’s made a name for himself in Texas, notching nine consecutive No. 1 singles on Texas country radio. Ward is also gaining traction in the larger world of country music, with millions of streams on Spotify and YouTube 

Saturday, Oct. 21 

Bilingual artist Frank Ray describes his music as part of “the Latino Country movement,” which pulls from his Mexican culture and Texas roots. Ray’s music is influenced by R&B, Latin, pop and Texas country, combining for an easygoing, eclectic style. He’s landed two No. 1 singles and three top 10 singles on Texas country radio in the past three years 

Friday, Oct. 27 

Jamie Richards is a longtime songwriter who’s written 12 No. 1 hits and become a staple of the country music scene in Texas and Oklahoma. His songs have been recorded by Kevin Fowler, Cody Jinks and more, as well as his song “One Tequila” earning a spot in the movie "Zoe."

Saturday, Oct. 28 

The Bo Phillips Band got its start in Stillwater, with lead singer Bo Phillips deciding to take the leap and pursue music after six years as a high school agriculture teacher. The band quickly found its footing, releasing three albums and racking up six top 40 hits, including No. 1 single “Red Dirt Girl.”   

About Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Okla. 

Located an hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant is a AAA Four Diamond casino resort, entertainment and convention destination in southeastern Oklahoma. The casino has more than 7,400 slot machines, table games, a poker room, and a large non-smoking casino.  The resort offers more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and convention space and seats more than 3,000 at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) award-winning Grand Theater. The resort also includes more than 1,600 luxurious rooms and suites, 20 restaurants, 21 bars and lounges, six retail stores, two fitness centers, a spa, and two outdoor pools and a water park. The family-friendly District offers guests 20 bowling lanes, a 6-screen premier movie theater, 70 arcade games and dining options. Additionally, guests can enjoy the 30-camper KOA Choctaw RV Park located across from the casino. For more information, visit choctawcasinos.com.