07/13/09

FOR RELEASE:  IMMEDIATE
CONTACT:  TAMARA PETTIT
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
304-387-8335(OFFICE) 304-479-8097(CELL)

CHESTER,WV - Gary Puckett will perform live at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort on July 31st. One of the few artists whose first five releases went gold, Puckett and the Union Gap sold more records than the Beatles in 1968.

Puckett and the Union Gap achieved worldwide prominence. Their “Greatest Hits” album sold more records worldwide. The hit, “Young Girl,” not only was a hit in the U.S., but was reissued by popular request in England where it reached number one six years after its original release. A founding member of the incredibly successful “Happy Together” tour, which played to sold-out crowds in over 100 cities nationwide, Puckett now performs to standing room. only audiences.

The concert will be located in The Grande Ballroom and will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $9.95 and can purchased on-line or by visiting the Downtown Speakeasy Frequent Players’ Department.