LOVE AFFAIR Concert Brings Romantic R&B Classics to Orleans Arena Today

R&B favorites The Manhattans, Rose Royce, FrEddie Jackson and more will perform at the Orleans Arena for 105.7 Old School's "Love Affair" concert, presented by Pacific Concert Group, on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.

The Manhattans first hit the music scene in 1966 when their debut album "Dedicated to You" peaked at #19 on the U.S. R&B charts. The group's 1976 self-titled album reached #6 on the U.S. charts and was certified Gold. The album's hit single, "Kiss and Say Goodbye," went on to top the charts in three countries and earned Platinum status. The Manhattans enjoyed further success in 1980 with the Platinum-selling single "Shining Star."

Rose Royce took the R&B world by storm in the 1970's with hit singles "Car Wash," "I Wanna Get Next to You," "I'm Going Down," "Wishing on a Star" and "Love Don't Live Here Anymore." The Los Angeles-based group recorded four studio albums from 1976-79.

New York native FrEddie Jackson released four consecutive #1 albums from 1985-90 and is best-known for the hits "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)," "You Are My Lady," "Tasty Love," "Jam Tonight" and many more.

Surface featuring Bernard Jackson released several chart-topping singles in the 1980's and 1990's, including "Closer Than Friends," "You Are My Everything," "The First Time" and many more.

Four-time Grammy Award-winning artist Deniece Williams has been performing soulful classics for nearly 50 years. She recorded her first U.S. #1 hit single, "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late," in 1978. Williams also topped the charts with "I've Got the Next Dance," "It's Gonna Take a Miracle" and "Let's Hear It for the Boy."

Bloodstone recorded several Top 10 hits between 1973-82, including "Natural High," "Never Let You Go," "Outside Woman," "My Little Lady" and "We Go a Long Way Back."

Peaches & Herb charted their first Top 10 single in 1967 with the romantic ballad "Close Your Eyes," and followed that success with hit songs like "Shake Your Groove Thing" and "Reunited."

Tierra became the first Latino band to chart four songs on the national charts with two of them reaching the Top 100 at the same time. Their 1980 remake of the hit song "Together" reached Platinum designation.

The Three Degrees, an all-female group from Philadelphia, took the R&B world by storm in 1974 when they released the #1 hits "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" and "When Will I See You Again." Throughout the 70's, they recorded numerous albums that earned Gold and Silver designation in Europe.

Showtime is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $30 plus taxes and fees, and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, online at www.orleansarena.com, or in-person at gift shops inside The Orleans, Suncoast, Gold Coast and Sam's Town. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the show (depending upon availability) at the venue box office.

About Orleans Arena­­­
The Orleans Arena, a Boyd Gaming facility located just west of the Las Vegas Strip, is one of the nation's leading multi-purpose sports and entertainment facilities and the 2014 recipient of the Venue Excellence Award from the International Association of Venue Managers. In addition, the Orleans Arena is one of only a handful of arenas in the United States to achieve LEED Gold Certification and is part of the largest company in Nevada to achieve SHARP Certification for commitments to safe venue operations. According to Venues Today magazine, the Orleans Arena, which hosts more than 200 events each year, consistently ranks in the Top 10 for ticket sales in the United States and internationally among venues of similar size. These events include nationally touring concerts, NCAA basketball conference tournaments, family shows, motorsports and other unique events. For more information, call 702-365-7469 or visit www.OrleansArena.com. Stay connected to the Orleans Arena on Facebook (www.facebook.com/orleansarena) and on Twitter (@orleansarena). Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com. Boyd Gaming and Orleans Arena press releases are available at boydgaming.mediaroom.com.

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