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REGGAE STARS SHAGGY, THE ORIGINAL WAILERS AND ALEX DUNCAN JOIN STELLAR TULALIP RESORT CASINO AMPHITHEATRE “SUMMER CONCERT SERIES”

TICKET SALES START FRIDAY, APRIL 25 AT 10 A.M.; 20TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMER SEASON INCLUDES LUDACRIS, KOOL & THE GANG WITH SPECIAL GUEST THE COMMODORES AND CHRIS YOUNG

TULALIP, Wash. (April 11, 2025) – The uplifting vibes of reggae under warm sunny skies take center stage during Tulalip Resort Casino’s “Summer Concert Series” with the addition of award-winning artist Shaggy (Saturday, August 2, 7 p.m.) joined by The Original Wailers and Alex Duncan.

The 20th anniversary edition of the series, held at the intimate 3,000-seat outdoor Tulalip Amphitheatre, also features legendary rapper Ludacris (Thursday, July 10), Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Kool & The Gang with Special Guest The Commodores (Friday, July 25) and Grammy-nominated country music star Chris Young (Friday, August 8). Showtime for all performances is 7 p.m.

Tickets ($130/$125/$120/$100) for Shaggy’s performance go on sale Friday, April 25 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0F0062899DA22251, and tickets for all shows can also be purchased service-charge-free at ONE club desks at Tulalip Resort Casino and Quil Ceda Creek Casino.

Shaggy is a seven-time Grammy Award nominee, winning twice for Boombastic (Best Reggae Album) and most recently in 2019, with Sting, for 44/876. He has scored hits with “It Wasn’t Me,” “Boombastic,” “In the Summertime,” “Oh Carolina” and “Angel.”

Joining the triple bill are The Original Wailers, co-founded by Al Anderson, formerly lead guitarist for the legendary Bob Marley and The Wailers. Inspired by Marley, Peter Tosh and other iconic reggae artists, the Grammy-nominated band is a favorite as it tours the U.S. Alex Duncan opens the show with an authentic and unique blend of reggae, dancehall and soca genres. Formerly the lead singer of the Seattle-based band Jumbalassy, he has performed throughout the Northwest to rave reviews.

When all you want is everything, tickets are now on sale for these upcoming shows in the series:

  • The multi-talented Ludacris ($145/$140/$135/$100; Ticketmaster https://www.ticketmaster.com/ludacris-tulalip-washington-07-10-2025/event/0F00625AB13B52A7) first scored a breakout album in 2000 with “Back for the First Time,” a multi-platinum seller, followed by other albums also achieving similar success. Popular singles include “What’s Your Fantasy,” a top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, and “Southern Hospitality” (featuring Pharrell), reaching the Top 40.
  • Kool & The Gang, with Special Guest The Commodores ($140/$135/$130/$100; Ticketmaster https://www.ticketmaster.com/kool-the-gang-with-commodores-tulalip-washington-07-25-2025/event/0F00625AB29252E7 as two hit-making acts perform their greatest hits. Kool & The Gang, perhaps best known for their party-time favorite, “Celebration,” has sold more than 70 million albums sold worldwide including R&B classics “Cherish,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Summer Madness” and “Open Sesame,” to name a few. The Commodores, known for their string of major hits in the funk, soul and pop genres, has sold more than 60 million records with hits like “Brick House,” “Sail On,” “Three Times A Lady,” and “Easy.” The legendary vocal group’s credits include 20 Top Ten singles, 15 Top Ten albums and a Grammy Award.
  • Grand Ole Opry member Chris Young ($140/$135/$130/$100); Ticketmaster https://www.ticketmaster.com/chris-young-tulalip-washington-08-08-2025/event/0F00626CB1D1243E gained national attention after winning the reality singing competition Nashville Star. Several of the Grammy-nominee’s hit recordings, including “I’m Coming Over” and “Who I Am With You,” have earned “Top 10” status on the Country Airplay chart.

Offering audiences exceptional sightlines, Tulalip Resort Casino’s amphitheatre is one of the region’s most popular entertainment venues. With multiple dining options, gaming attractions and award-winning accommodations, Tulalip Resort Casino offers a complete “night out” experience for concertgoers.

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Dan Miller, Curator PR for Tulalip Resort Casino: 206.979.4055; [email protected]

About Tulalip Resort Casino

Award-winning Tulalip Resort Casino is the most distinctive gaming, dining, meeting, entertainment and shopping destination in Washington state. The AAA Four-Diamond resort’s world-class amenities have ensured its place on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold and Traveler Top 100 Resorts lists. The property includes 270,250 square feet of gaming excitement, sports book betting through DraftKings, a luxury hotel featuring 370 guest rooms and suites; 30,000 square feet of premier meeting, convention and wedding space; the full-service T Spa; and multiple dining venues. It also showcases the intimate Canoes Cabaret, Orca Ballroom and a 3,000-seat outdoor Tulalip Amphitheatre. Nearby, find the Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve, Cabela’s and 130 designer names at the Seattle Premium Outlets. The Resort Casino is conveniently located between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. just off Interstate-5 at exit 200. It is an enterprise of the Tulalip Tribes. For reservations, please call 866.716.7162 or visit us at Tulalip Resort Casino. Connect with us on Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram.