LAS VEGAS — Freestyle Explosion Throwback Jam, presented by Pacific Concert Group, returns to Orleans Arena on Saturday, June 8. The concert will feature chart-topping pop and rock artists from the ‘80s and ‘90s, including Stevie B, Lisa Lisa and more.
Florida-born singer-songwriter, producer and freestyle pioneer, Stevie B., leapt onto the music scene in 1987 with his smash hit “Party Your Body.” Stevie B. quickly garnered his first Top-40 hits with “I Wanna Be the One” and “In My Eyes,” as well as the Top-10 single “Love Me for Life.” In 1990, Stevie B. released one of his top-selling albums, “Love & Emotion,” which included his No. 1 hit “Because I Love You (The Postman Song)” and Top-15 hit “I’ll Be by Your Side.”
New York City native, Lisa Lisa, took the freestyle and pop world by storm in the mid-1980’s as a member of the band Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam. The RIAA Platinum-selling group was known for iconic hits including “Head to Toe,” “Lost in Emotion,” “Can You Feel the Beat” and more. Lisa Lisa also released solo projects, including her 1994 album “LL77” and 2009 album “Life ‘n Love.” In addition to a successful music career, Lisa Lisa is also an accomplished television and stage actress, having made appearances on Nickelodeon’s “Taina” as well as numerous Broadway and Off-Broadway shows.
Rounding out the show’s lineup are throwback legends Zapp, One Way, The Jets, Trinere, Will to Power and Nocera.
Showtime is 7:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 16 and can be purchased online at www.orleansarena.com.
About Orleans Arena
The Orleans Arena, a facility of Boyd Gaming Corporation and partner of the Las Vegas Raiders, is celebrating 20 years since opening its doors to the public. Serving as one of the nation’s leading multi-purpose sports and entertainment facilities, the arena has hosted more than 3,500 publicly ticketed events over the last two decades. The venue has become home to various Olympic championship events, including World Wrestling, Men’s Curling and US Figure Skating, alongside NCAA basketball conference tournaments, touring concerts, family shows, motorsports and more. For more information, visit www.orleansarena.com/ or connect on Facebook, X and Instagram. Complete details on entertainment options at Boyd Gaming’s Las Vegas properties are available at www.boydgaming.com/explore/entertain.
Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation is a leading geographically diversified operator of 28 gaming entertainment properties in 11 states. The Company is committed to advancing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives that positively impact the Company’s stakeholders and communities.