NIAGARA FALLS, ON, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - No tricks, just treats for Avalon audiences this October with Fallsview Casino's live entertainment, starting with three shows by the legendary band Styx. Fans of the 70's progressive rock band can expect to hear a set that mixes in chart-topping hits such as "Come Sail Away" and "Renegade".

With two first-class production shows in the line-up, audiences can continue rockin' in their seats while taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane. For the first time, Jersey Nights will grace the Avalon stage to celebrate the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Disco fans won't want to miss the return of Dancing Queen, a colourful ensemble of singers and dancers choreographed to 1970's mega hits by Abba, the Bee Gees and Village People.

Fallsview's Songwriter's Series continues with a one-night performance on October 20 in the Grand Hall. An intimate concert featuring a collection of Nashville's most successful songwriters who have written hit songs for various award-winning artists, including Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Reba, Montgomery Gentry, and so many more.

The complete October 2012 performance schedule for Fallsview Casino Resort is as follows:

Styx
Thursday, October 4
Showtime: 8:30pm, doors open at 7:30pm
Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6
Showtime: 9pm, doors open at 8pm
Tickets start at $45

Classic rock legends take the stage to perform such hits as: "Blue Collar Man", "Come Sail Away", "Crystal Ball", "Renegade" and "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)".

Jersey Nights
October 11 -21
(Excluding October 16)
Oct. 11, 15 & 17 Showtime: 8:30pm
Oct. 12 & 19 Showtime: 9pm
Oct. 13 & 20 Showtimes: 3pm and 9pm
Oct. 14 Showtimes: 3pm and 7pm
Oct. 18 Showtimes: 3pm and 8:30pm
Oct. 21 Showtime: 7pm
Tickets start at $25

Celebrate the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons with Jersey Nights, featuring many of their greatest hits such as: "Sherry", "Lets Hang On", "Oh What A Night", "Walk Like A Man", and many more!

Songwriter's Series
Saturday, October 20
Showtime: 8:30pm, doors open at 7:30pm
All tickets are $20

Join us for an intimate evening of shared stories, laughs and unforgettable music, as Bob DiPiero and Tim Nichols bring some of Nashville's hit-making songwriters together on stage in the Grand Hall at Fallsview Casino Resort.  Bob DiPiero, Tim Nichols, Dylan Altman and Phil O'Donnell are featured this month.

Dancing Queen
October 26 - November 11
(Excluding October 30 & November 6)
Oct. 26, Nov. 2, & 9 Showtime: 9pm
Oct. 27, Nov. 3 & 10 Showtimes: 3pm & 9pm
Oct. 28 Nov. 4 & 11 Showtimes: 3pm and 7pm
Oct. 29, Nov. 1, 5 & 8 Showtimes: 3pm and 8:30pm
Oct. 31 & Nov. 7 Showtime: 8:30pm
Tickets start at $20

Celebrate the 1970's disco era with a dance extravaganza that brings the timeless hits of Abba, The Bee Gees, Village People and many more to the stage, including:  "Dancing Queen", "Thank You For The Music", "Waterloo", "Winner Takes It All", "Saturday Night Fever", "Celebration", "Y.M.C.A.", "In The Navy", and lots more.

Tickets to the October 2012 shows are available starting at noon on Friday, July 13, 2012 at the Fallsview Casino Box Office (on any show date) or at all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling Ticketmaster at 1-877-833-3110 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.ca. Media organizations interested in photographs of any of the artists performing at Fallsview Casino Resort may obtain them by visiting www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com and clicking on "Media Centre."

Built on a cliff overlooking the world-famous Horseshoe Falls, Fallsview Casino Resort is the largest and most elegant gaming resort facility in Canada and the crown jewel in Niagara's stunning array of wonders.  It features a casino with over 3,000 slot machines and 100 gaming tables, a 374-room luxury hotel, a full-service spa and fitness centre, a 1,500-seat Avalon Theatre, dozens of dining and shopping options and over 30,000 square feet of meeting and convention space.

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