Press release

Mont‑Tremblant, July 4, 2016 − The Casino de Mont‑Tremblant is proud to be a partner of the Tremblant International Blues Festival in its 23rd season.

Highlights:
• From July 8 to 17, over 30 free shows will be presented on the CASINO stage at Place Saint‑Bernard, in the heart of the pedestrian village.
• The artists include American singer‑harmonica player John Németh (winner of two Blues Music Awards, in 2014 and 2015), the Porn Flakes and Québec’s Casinos spokesperson Gregory Charles.
• The Casino de Mont‑Tremblant has been a proud partner of the Tremblant International Blues Festival since 2011.

The blues keep going at the Casino:
• Visitors to the Laurentians can continue their blues nights at the Casino's lounge, enjoying exclusive offers like the new Pur Vodka cocktails.
• Starting at 11 p.m., the following blues artists will offer free performances:
Friday, July 8: Homage to Koko Taylor, featuring the queen of blues, Diunna Greenleaf.
Saturday, July 9: Mike Goudreau, who sings the Great American Songbook, featuring iconic numbers made famous by the likes of Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Mel Tormé and Duke Ellington, to mention just a few.
Friday, July 15: The Grandes Dames du Blues, with the incomparable Lulu Hugues, smoking hot singers Barbara Diab and Ria Reece, and band Wang Dang Doodle.
Saturday, July 16: Steve Hill

Interviews possible with the artists and Gregory Charles

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“The Tremblant International Blues Festival brings together renowned blues musicians from Québec with blues greats from all over the world. For me, it’s a joy to participate to the Festival, not only as an artist but also as the casino spokesperson. We are proud to offer the festival‑goers at this 23rd edition four exclusive, free performances in the enchanting setting of the Casino de Mont‑Tremblant,” declared Gregory Charles, Casinos du Québec spokesperson.

About the Casino de Montréal
The Casino de Mont‑Tremblant, a jewel in the heart of the mountain, is an essential destination in the Laurentians. To access the Versant Soleil, festival‑goers can take the free Casino Express gondola (open until 12:30 a.m. on show nights) or the guaranteed hosted shuttle.