Talking Stick Resort announces new shows for 2017

The Talking Stick Resort Showroom is the place to be this February if you’re looking for affordable, quality entertainment. They have just announced their new lineup for February of 2017 and it does not disappoint as it is filled with world class musicians and even an Emmy award winning comedian.

Taking the spotlight February 4th at 8 pm is blues guitarist and songwriter Kenny Wayne Shepard. Kenny Wayne Sheppard has had a successful 20 year recording career. He has sold millions of albums and had several singles reach the top 10 charts. Kenny has been bringing the blues era back to life and influencing other artists since he signed his first record deal at just 16 years old. He is sure to have the whole place rocking out, dancing, and singing along to some of his top hits such as “Blue on Black,” “DejaVoodoo” and “Never Lookin’ Back.”

Up next on February 10th at 8 pm we have Gino Vanelli. This contemporary singer songwriter released his first album “Crazy Life” in 1973 and since then has been making strides as the first white musician to appear on “Soul Train” in 1975 and released 18 more albums right up to “Live in LA” which came out in 2015. Fans can look forward to him playing top hits “I Just Wanna Stop” and “Living Inside Myself” among many other songs.


The evening of February 17th at 8 pm Emmy award winning comedian Arsenio Hall will be filling the room with so many laughs that people’s guts will still be hurting at work Monday morning! You may have seen him before on his late night talk show “The Arsenio Hall Show” or even “Coming to America” as one of many characters he’s appeared as. Most recently however he was the Season 5 winner of NBC’s reality show, “Celebrity Apprentice” in 2012. He will be kicking off a weekend you do not want to miss, as the next night, February 18th at 8 pm Johnny Rivers will be taking over the showroom rocking up to five decades of hits like “Secret Agent Man”, “Memphis,” “Midnight Special” and “Baby I Need Your Lovin’.”

Prices are as follows for these events; Kenny Wayne Shepard – $40, Gino Vanelli – $35, Arsenio Hall – $40, and Johnny Rivers – $50. Tickets are available online at https://www.talkingstickresort.com/phoenix-scottsdale-concerts-entertainment/the-showroom/ or over the phone at (480) 850-7734.