This just in:  tickets to see World Renowned Psychic Sylvia Browne at The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park in February have sold out. However, we have set aside 2 tickets for a lucky winner to see Sylvia Browne live and to be our guest on Friday, February 17.

Enter The Sylvia Browne Hotel Package Giveaway before midnight on February 3, 2012 and you could win:

• Accommodations for two in a deluxe Bay-view room (based on availability)
• 2 Tickets to see Sylvia Browne on Friday February 17
• Dinner for two at any of our fabulous restaurants

This package is good for a one night stay February 17, 2012 at The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park Sunday through Thursday only and is based on availability. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 800-953-4800, ext. 3.

Sylvia Browne is a world renowned spiritual teacher, psychic, author, lecturer and researcher in the field of parapsychology. She lectures, teaches, and counsels people from all over the world including Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Throughout her 50 year professional career, Sylvia Browne has proven herself to be the undisputed #1 icon in the psychic world.

97.3 Hot Country K-Shore and The Mill Casino • Hotel & RV Park present Texaco Country Showdown November 19, 2011

The Texaco Country Showdown is America’s largest country music talent search. It begins each spring with over 450 local talent contests throughout the US. Winners advance to their State competitions and compete for a $1,000 prize, the State Title and the opportunity to advance to one of five Regional Finals.

Last month, the Randy Nicholson Band won the Texaco Country Showdown Oregon State Final and will advance to the Western Regional Finals held here on November 19, 2011 to compete with other country music acts.

The winner of The Western Regional Finals will receive an all-expense-paid trip to in Nashville to compete in the prestigious National Final held at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN for a chance to win $100,000 and the coveted title, “Best New Act in Country Music.”

Tickets for the Western Regional Finals are $7 and are on sale at KoKwel Gifts at The Mill Casino or at the door. Children 8 and under are FREE.

The Randy Nicholson Band from Oregon will Compete in the Western Regional Finals

As always, it is a busy busy week here at The Mill! We cannot wait to welcome country music legend Travis Tritt and fans for the August 11 concert!!

There are tickets still available if you want to make some last minute plans.  Contact 1.800.953.4800 for information.

Here is a quick summary of the week ahead!

Tuesday August 9
Free Slot Spin Coupon Play in the Casino. Millionaire$ Club members could win up to 5000 bonus points on Tuesdays in August 9am – 9pm

Wednesday August 10
Comedy Night in Warehouse 101 Shows at 7 & 9 pm Featuring Gabe Rutledge with Kinsie Damon

Thursday August 11
Pre-Concert Traditional Country BBQ Buffet Dinner at The Saw Blade 4-9pm
Travis Tritt Concert 8:30 pm Outdoors, on the dock
Hot Seat Drawings in our Casino after the concert 10pm until midnight. You could win a Travis Tritt autographed CD!

Friday August 12
Seafood Buffet 4 -9 Saw Blade Buffet
Live Music in Warehouse 101 9pm-1am Featuring Sonic Storm!

Saturday August 13
Seafood Buffet 4 -9 Saw Blade Buffet
Live Music in Warehouse 101 9pm-1am Featuring Sonic Storm!

Sunday August 14
$360 Blackjack tournaments every Sunday at 2 PM at The Casino

For more events, Download August 2011 Calendar at The Mill

The Pow Wow Comedy Jam is Coming the Mill this September!

The nation’s premiere Native American comedy troupe, Pow Wow Comedy Jam, will perform at The Mill Casino at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 10 in the Salmon Room as part of the Eighth Annual Mill Luck Salmon Celebration. Tickets for this high-energy, laugh-a-minute show are on sale at Ko-Kwel Gifts for $18 each (general public) and $10 per person for members of the Millionaire$ Club. Enjoy this

Since coming together as a troupe in 2004, Pow Wow Comedy Jam has unleashed a buzz in Indian Country and was recently awarded the North American Indigenous Image Award for Comedy Performance. Recognized by their peers and fans for their ground-breaking comedy, Pow Wow Comedy Jam showcases three of the country’s best and brightest Native American comedians: Vaughn Eaglebear; Marc Yaffee; and Gilbert Brown.

Pow Wow Comedy Jam is just one of several events taking place during The Mill Casino’s Eighth Annual Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration, a traditional observance marking the return of the salmon, which began as a means of sharing the culture and traditions of the Coquille Indian Tribe and other Pacific Northwest Tribes with residents and visitors to Oregon’s Bay Area. Featuring a traditional salmon bake, canoe races, and Native American musicians and dancers, this year’s Mill-Luck
Salmon Celebration will take place on Saturday and Sunday, September 10-11, 2011.

Love country? You are in luck….we do too!  We are going country this Summer and Fall with not one….but THREE great musical events for Country Music fans! In August, we welcome Grammy-award winning, multi-platinum country recording artist Travis Tritt ; and  The Texaco Country Showdown State Finals in September and the Western Finals in November!

Travis Tritt Thursday, August 11, 2011

Multi-platinum musical powerhouse Travis Tritt performs live in concert on Thursday, August 11, 2011 on our waterfront dock. Tritt has charted more than forty times, including five times at number one, with such hits as “Help Me Hold On,” “Anymore,” “Can I Trust You With My Heart,” “Foolish Pride,” and “Best of Intentions”and one of my personal favorites “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” (watch him perform in the video below).

Tickets for the 8:30 p.m. “rain or shine” concert are now on sale at Ko-Kwel Gifts for $45 $40 with a Millionaire$ Club card. This concert is for those 21 or better. Call 800.953.4800 for Ticket Information.

Texaco Country Showdown State Finals September 23, 2011 & Western Finals November 19, 2011

In the Fall of 2011 we invite you to check out future Country Music stars in Texaco Country Showdown!  The 30th Annual Country Showdown is designed to find the most promising country music talent in America and to give these performers a chance to launch their professional music careers. Learn more about this competition by visiting: www.countryshowdown.com.

The Texaco Country Showdown Oregon State Finals will be here at The Mill Casino • Hotel  on September 23, 2011. One winner from Oregon State Finals will advance to the Western Regional Finals here at The Mill Casino • Hotel- November 19, 2011! The winner from the Western Regional Finals will advance to the National Final held at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN.

Tickets are just $7 to either of these events and are on sale at KoKwel Gifts at The Mill Casino or at the door. Children 8 and under are free! For more information, download this Free Brochure.

Angela posed with American Idol winner Taylor Hicks at The Mill Casino

When Angela and Terry-Jo, two avid Taylor Hicks fans, entered for a chance to win a prize package that included tickets to the May 27th concert and accommodations at the Red Lion Inn Coos Bay, little did they know what was in store for them!

Angela’s Story

Angela was randomly selected as the winner of our Taylor Hicks Concert package last month. She is a busy mom who works long hours so we were thrilled to give her a much deserved night out with her favorite American Idol.

She made the trip from Roseburg, Oregon with her friend Jan to enjoy a one night stay at The Red Lion Inn Coos Bay, dinner at the Mill Casino, tickets to the show- and as a special surprise, backstage passes! The pair watched the sound check and and describes meeting Taylor Hicks as “one of the wonderful highlights of my life”.

“We felt like school girls again, all flustered and giggly, as each one of us got a turn to greet Taylor and take a picture.” says Angela. “And then Taylor took the stage..We were awestruck! I clapped, I whistled, I yelled out Taylors Name, I cheered!! Taylor and his band were exceptional!! SOUL PATROL RULES!!! I did not want the concert to end.” Angela says Taylor was very polite and gracious as he signed T-shirts, CDs and “was such a gentleman”!

Terry-Jo’s Story

Terry-Jo meets Taylor Hicks after the May 27 Concert!

When Terry-Jo left this comment on our blog, we knew we had to do something to help her celebrate a very special anniversary: May 27th marks my 3-year “cancer-versary” (3 years to the day of the completion of chemo & radiation treatments)! I cannot think of a better celebration than a stay in beautiful Coos Bay Oregon with the beatufiful soul, Taylor Hicks! I really appreciate your consideration.

We decided to contact Terry-Jo and invited her and a guest to come down and stay at the Red Lion Inn and enjoy a meal here at The Mill Casino along with tickets to the show on us.

Terry-Jo, thrilled to receive our email, made long drive from Seattle with her best friend.  “It was the first road trip I have taken with her in over 20 years” she says.

After the long drive, the ladies managed to find  time trying out their luck in the casino before the concert (which did not disappoint this long time fan)! Afterwards, she was able to meet Taylor Hicks in person!  Here is what she had to say:

“He is one of the kindest celebrities I’ve met and makes sure you know how much he appreciates you…. He put on a stellar performance and I found myself, not surprisingly, smiling the entire time. He makes my heart happy! He engages the audience, including them in his performance and taking them on his ride. He stayed after and met the fans, signed autographs, took pictures, and visited with you while he was at it. It’s not ‘all business’ with Taylor Hicks, he seems to truly care.”

“I cannot begin to express to you how much I appreciate your kindness and generosity. It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about the day I received your email saying that my story of being a 3-year cancer survivor touched you enough to offer me tickets to Taylor’s sold out show! I have to say, cancer sucks…..but, if it bought me a night with Taylor Hicks at the Mill Casino……..”

You are welcome Terry-Jo and Angela!  Thanks for sharing your stories with us!

On Friday, May 27 The Mill Casino welcomes American Idol winner Taylor Hicks and his loyal legion of fans- otherwise know as “The Soul Patrol” to the Oregon Coast! We have enjoyed interacting with the fans through Twitter and Facebook during the past few weeks and are thrilled the concert is finally here!

Remember we will be doing Random hot seat drawings after the May 27 concerts (8:30 pm until midnight) and you could win a
TAYLOR HICKS autographed CD! Play slots & Table Games using your Millionaire$ Club card (free and easy to sign up!).

In the meantime, enjoy this clip of Taylor coming home to Alabama in his Riding Shotgun series on TaylorHicksTV.  In this episode of Riding Shotgun, Taylor Hicks shows us what it’s like to have a police escort for Community Culture Fest 2011 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (taped before the April 27 Tornados). Please consider a donation to the American Red Cross Mid Alabama Region to help with disaster relief efforts in Tuscaloosa and other affected towns and cities. http://www.alredcross.org

Merrill is performing at Warehouse 101

Mill Casino’s hot nightspot, Warehouse 101, goes live each weekend- and we want to spotlight some of the bands that perform on our stage!

Our featured band this week is Merrill who describes their music as “high energy, emotionally charged rock n roll for the masses”. The Portland, Oregon band features Chris Merrill on Lead Vocals/Guitar; Brian Powell on Bass; Joe Gardner on Drums and Elijah Johnson on Lead Guitar/Vocals.

Merrill has performed as the opening act for such bands as Maroon 5, Counting Crows, and Augustana. They were also asked to play the 2007 Bumbershoot Music Festival with Crowded House, Fergie, and Kings Of Leon, and received regional airplay for their song “The One Thing” from their first album Evolutions. Just last month, Eli and Chris were awarded “Best Performance” at the April songwriting competition for the Portland chapter of West Coast Songwriters.

Catch them here at Warehouse 101 on the following weekends:
May 20, 2011 – May 21, 2011
July 15, 2011 – July 16, 2011

To learn more about their music, please visit the band’s official Website:  www.merrillmusic.com

Each Friday & Saturday night, Warehouse 101 goes live!  This week, Phamous Phaces will take the stage and perform their signature high-energy classic rock & power pop for The Mill Casino crowd. Whether they are performing a popular cover or an original work, Phamous Phaces is a crowd favorite here at Warehouse 101.

The Salem, Oregon band features Brian Phyll on Vocals; Jesse Ruggles on Guitar; Kelly LeMieux on the Bass Guitar, and Ron Petty on Drums. Phamous Phaces have also toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia and the US  in memorable venues like The Cavern Club in Liverpool, UK and The Cat Club in L.A.  Their single, Broken Again (see video below), was selected as the closing track in the upcoming feature film American Disciples

To learn more about this band or to become an official “Phaces Phan: visit their site at www.phamousphaces.com

See them Live at Warehouse 101
May 13, 2011 – May 14, 2011
9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

July 8, 2011 – July 9, 2011
9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Just Read What You Have to Say About Taylor Hicks!

Months ago, we announced that American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks would bring his signature soulful style to The Mill Casino for 2 shows on May 27. We quickly sold all of the tickets to the show; so we put a special prize package together to randomly award one lucky person:

• Waterfront dining for 2 at the Plank House Restaurant at The Mill Casino
• 2 Tickets to the May 27 Taylor Hicks Concert
• One Nights Stay at the Red Lion Hotel in Coos Bay, Oregon

The response has been OVERWHELMING and it is clear the Soul Patrol is alive and well on the Oregon Coast!    The contest ends at midnight (PST) on Friday May 6.   To learn how to enter, read the post: Enter to Win a Package to See the Sold Out Taylor Hicks Show at The Mill Casino!

HINT- Let us know you are a Facebook Fan in your comments and we will double your entry!!

Here are just a few of the comments our readers have left hoping to score this package!   Thanks goodness we are choosing these randomly! Enjoy!

What I love about Taylor Hicks? Taylor is the REAL DEAL! Beyond being the ultimate entertainer he is a true Southern Gentleman. I can’t help but have a crush on his performing/musical talents while also admiring the man.

The 28th of May is my 35th Birthday. I have never been to a concert in my life. My husband was going to buy tickets for us to go see Taylor Hicks for my birthday present. We just found out the concert was sold out. Taylor Hicks is my favorite Idol. It would make my birthday unforgetable.

I would love to win tickets to see Taylor Hicks & the Soul Patrol. We moved here to North Bend 2yrs. ago. Today we are buying our 1st house in beautful Coos Bay! It would be an AWESOME way to start our “new life” There is no place like the Oregon coast!

This Grandma loves loves loves Taylor Hicks. He sings beautifully and looks even better!!

I really need to see Taylor Hicks because I am a member of the Soul Patrol. I didn’t buy tickets before you were sold out. He was my favorite of all the years of American Idol winners and I recently saw him do a bit with Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert called “Friday” – weekend partyin’ partyin’…..

My husband and I knew the minute Taylor auditioned for AI that this was someone special. Someone who touches your heart. I have closely followed Taylor’s career and know three things without a doubt. (1) Taylor is a very talented and handsome man who truly cares about his fans. We won’t be able to see Taylor the way the tour is progressing because we are in TX. (2)Taylor is an awesome entertainer who gives 120% on stage – every time! (3) Taylor’s concerts are addictive. Once you see one you check his schedule to see if you can possibly get to another show – QUICK!! Hey, I just love the guy!

I helped Taylor win American Idol by the hours I put in voting for him…what a reward it would be to be able to see him up close and personal at The Mill Casino!! My husband is having surgery on May 3rd, and what a surprise it would be to be able to present him with such an exciting “get well gift”

It is my birthday and we were going to come
Down from Portland bit then found the show was
Sold out I wAs so disappointed thi would be
Such a great birthday present please please

Taylor Hicks is such a nice, caring, and can I say funny guy. He makes me laugh and even if he couldn’t sing (which I do like his singing,) I would still go see him just to see him shake his booty!

My husband and I will be just settleing in to retiring for 3 months on the Oregon. I cant think of a better way to start our fun than a concert and dinner. And for it to be Taylor Hicks. That would be awesome.

I would love to win the opportunity to see Taylor Hicks live. I have been a big fan since his Idol days and think he is by far, the most entertaining entertainer out there! May 27th marks my 3-year “cancer-versary” (3 years to the day of the completion of chemo & radiation treatments)! I cannot think of a better celebration than a stay in beautiful Coos Bay Oregon with the beatufiful soul, Taylor Hicks! I really appreciate your consideration.

I remember seeing Taylor Hicks for the first time on american idol, I immediately knew he was the “American Idol”, I am such a big fan of his, when I see him dance, I get so “Gitty” inside, I cannot keep still, I yell and scream, my children think I’m nutty, but they knew when I let out this crazy scream it is because Taylor is somewhere around via the radio or television. To see him in person would be the ultimate gift for me, because I truly believe I am his biggest fan. I have been looking up his schedule for the past few years to see when he is coming our way (Rochester, NY) again. When he came, I was sadly in Florida and Missed Him! I was so disappointed. So Make My Day, let me see him in person!!!!

I knew Taylor would be the Winner the first time I heard him on American Idol! I kept voting for him and low and behold, he Won!! I screamed!!! So happy, he certainly deserved it! Silver Fox!!

Taylor Hicks should be a super star. The man is so very talented. I would love to win tickets as I voted for him every time on American Idol.

I love Taylor HIcks!! I am an original member of the Soul Patrol and voted for him on Idol from day 1! I knew he was gonna be the winner and continue with his musical success! I have bought his cd including “Under the Radar” from way back!! whoohooooooo Soul Patrol!!!!!!!!!!!!

Would LOVE to ride “shotgun” with Taylor Hicks!!!!! I have seen him once in concert and got to meet him also. He is a great artist, shy and humble in person. I have all of his CD’s, DVD & his Book, “heart full of soul” all are great. He is so much more talented than many of the other American Idol winners. He is incredible in concert and you can really tell that he loves what he does. I wish that the music industry would notice his talent more.
I would love to visit the Mill Casino & Resort in the beautiful state of Oregon. I also am a Facebook fan. I have Taylor Hicks as a friend on my fb page and also on Twitter. I now have a “like” page for Mill Casino & Resort. Thanks for promoting Tay-Tay:-)

I’m fan of Taylor Hicks, and have been since his audition for American Idol. I’m a grown woman who felt like a 16yr old when I became a fan.
I’ve watched AI since season 1, and Taylor is the only one who I voted for like crazy! When he won Season 5, I was so happy and excited, I felt like I had won something. I’ve met so many wonderful people since I’ve become a fan. I’ve established some great friendships with other Taylor fans. The Mill Casino is beautiful, I would love to see it in person while attending the Taylor Hicks concert! It would be a double bonus for me to win the tickets!

It would be such an honor to meet my favorite star. I have loved him ever since he performed on American Idol. His music just makes me smile. I hope I win and it would be neat to stay at the Mill Casino.

SOUL PATROL!I AM A FACEBOOK FAN OF THE MILL CASINO AND TAYLOR HICKS, AND FACEBOOK.. I love American Idol & the year Taylor Hicks was on I did not miss one show! Simon did not think he would make it but those of us who voted for him knew Simon was WRONG! Being from the south originally his soulful voice had my full attention. I would LOVE to see his show and hear that in person! He is a wonderful singer and song writer! I have followed his career through the internet since Idol and when I saw he was coming to our little town I was so excited..but then I heard it was sold out- bummed beyond words!
Thank and keep the Soul Patrol alive!~

SOUL PATROL!!! WOOT WOOT! I SUPER HEART TAYLOR HICKS!!! Yes i’m grown and saying I <3 taylor hicks ;0) I would absolutely LOVE to have a night to enjoy great music and a fun time at The Mill Casino!! I’m so excited that Taylor Hicks is going to bring some soul to Coos Bay, OR… only regret is that I didnt go to buy tickets soon enough!!

SOUL PATROL! I love American Idol & the year Taylor Hicks was on I did not miss one show! Simon did not think he would make it but those of us who voted for him knew Simon was WRONG! Being from the south originally his soulful voice had my full attention. I would LOVE to see his show and hear that in person! He is a wonderful singer and song writer! I have followed his career through the internet since Idol and when I saw he was coming to our little town I was so excited..but then I heard it was sold out- bummed beyond words!
Thank and keep the Soul Patrol alive!~

I’ve loved Taylor Hicks since I saw him on American Idol. He is truly one of the most unique singers they’ve ever had on that show. Every time I hear a song on Idol that Taylor sang, I am reminded of how he did it, and how he added his own style to it.

I bought Taylor’s album when it came out after he won American Idol. My son and I listen to it endlessly. When we would sit and wait for the school bus to come in the morning we had to have the Taylor Hicks CD playing.

Now I just look forward to seeing Taylor Hicks live appearances on TV and local concerts. SOUL PATROL!!!

I have been a fan of Taylor Hicks since watching him on American Idol. I predicted that he would win that year with that beautiful soulful voice. I would loveto win tickets to see him in person. It would be an honor. I am a fan of the Mill Casino on Facebook and enjoy your postings. I love to see your winners posted on Facebook. I also want you to know that we love coming to your Casino and staying in your hotel and playing the slots. We have to travel about 7 hours to get there buut it is well worth the time. Your service in the hotel is excellant. Your restuarants are always top quality. Thanks for allowing me to brag about the Mill Hotel and Casino Resort.

Never before, have I watched American Idol, until I saw the show while channel surfing. That day, Taylor Hicks was performing, and I only watched the show to follow his progression. Each time, I hoped he would move on to the next time and he did. His voice is beautiful. The unique way he presents his vocal talent is incredible. Each time he worked on his presentation and evolved his ablilities. I would be so honored to be able to see him in person and hear him sing. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to express how much his voice has lent to the music world. Even if I do not get the opportunity to see him in person, I will always seek out his next music production in CD or performance on tour as he is an awesome talent and well worth the moments of listening enjoyment!!! Thank YOU!!!