Al Green to headline at Silver Star Hotel & Casino in April

April 3, 2008 at 9PM

Al Green to headline at Silver Star Hotel & Casino in April

CHOCTAW, Miss. (March 7, 2008) Guests to Pearl River Resort can catch legendary soul singer Al Green in concert at the Silver Star Convention Center, Thursday April 3, at 9 p.m.

Green released a series of hits that introduced his amazing voice to the world with songs like: "Let's Stay Together," "I Cant Get Next to You," "Tired of Being Alone," "Im Still in Love With You," "Call Me," "Let's Get Married," "Here I Am" and "Love and Happiness."

He began singing professionally at age nine when he and his brothers formed a gospel quartet in their hometown of Forest City, Arkansas. The group toured the gospel circuits in the south, then began performing around Michigan when the family moved to Grand Rapids. By age 16 Green had his first hit when he formed a pop group with friends, Al Green and the Creations and released the single, "Back Up Train" in 1967, reaching number five on the R&B charts.

Guests must be 21 years or older to attend. Tickets are $47 and $37 and can be purchased by calling 1.866.447.3275

Pearl River Resort, located on Hwy. 16 W. in Choctaw, Miss. is a development of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Pearl River Resort is comprised of: Golden Moon Hotel & Casino, Silver Star Hotel & Casino, Dancing Rabbit Golf Club, Geyser Falls Water Theme Park, Clearwater Key, The Beach Club, and the new Hilton Garden Inn Choctaw. For more information about Pearl River Resort, visit www.pearlriverresort.com.

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