Formed from the cream of Atlanta's studio musicians, the Atlanta Rhythm Section released their No. 1hit, “So In To You” in 1977, which became the band's breakthrough single reaching the U.S. Top 10, and the album from which it came, “A Rock And Roll Alternative,” went gold. Their platinum follow-up album, “Champagne Jam,” broke into the Top 10 in 1978.

After an extended break, the band got back together in the mid-‘90s and re-recorded some of their best-known songs, the live-in-the-studio sound of “Atlanta Rhythm Section ‘96.” ARS continues to make concert appearances showcasing their many classic hits and outstanding musical abilities.

The 28th annual Chefs Food Fest will take place on Thursday, June 11 inside the Aquarius Pavilion with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. This food event features chefs from around the tri-state area who showcase their talents and creativity in a friendly competition that raises funds to benefit the River Fund, Inc., which helps struggling families in the area. Last year, the event sponsored by the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce raised more than $20,000.

Guests who attend can sample creative appetizers, entrées, desserts, and drinks prepared by chefs from Laughlin casinos, along with other local restaurants and food and wine distributors. Participants in Chefs Food Fest compete for various categories and awards. Tickets are $50, call 702-298-2214 or visit www.laughlinchamber.org. Guests must be 21 years of age and over.

The Aquarius is offering a special Chefs Food Fest Room and Ticket package that includes one room night on Thursday, June 11 and two tickets to Chefs Food Fest. Package starts at $140; call 800-662-5825 and mention code CHEF15.

The Colorado Belle's Loading Dock Bar & Grille will be closed the month of June for remodeling with a target date to reopen July 1.

The 9^th annual Bullhead City River Regatta will take place on the Colorado River on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Attracting more than 30,000 people taking rafts, floats, inner tubes, kayaks and decorative, non-motorized barges makes for one giant trip down the river. This year's theme “Round-Up Regatta” celebrates the Old West. There will be an Ultimate Pre-Regatta Party at Harrah's pools and beach with the Ms. River Regatta Bikini Contest, Red Bull Party Tent, Beach VIP Ultra Lounge and more on Friday starting at 7 p.m. Entry to the party is free. For information, visit http://www.bullheadregatta.com.

Aspiring country music artists will compete in the local level of the 34th Annual Country Showdown being held at Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort on Thursday, June 25 at 6 p.m. in The Starview Room. The free show will present around 10 finalists selected by Highway Country radio to compete in “America's Largest Country Music Talent Search.” The audience that night may be witnessing the launch of the professional career of an aspiring country music star or group with up to seven members.

The local winner at the Riverside will advance to one of more than 40 state contests where the prizes include $1,000 in cash and the opportunity to compete at one of five regional contests in the fall. The final five regional winners receive an all-expense-paid trip to the National Finals in Nashville, Tenn., to compete for $100,000 and the coveted National Title. To ensure fairness, a uniform judging system is used on all levels of the competition.

The hometown talent contests like the one in Laughlin are sponsored by more than 450 radio stations across the country. Country Showdown fans can follow the entire nationwide contest on the Showdown Mobile App in a mobile friendly format.

On Saturday, June 6 at 8 p.m., country music singer-songwriter Trace Adkins with the trademark baritone voice will headline in the Edgewater's E Center. Tickets range from $35 to $100.

Adkins has sold more than10 million albums while powering countless hits to the top of the charts. The Grammy-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry is a TV personality, actor, author, spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Program and the American Red Cross, and has performed seven USO Tours. He raised more than $1.5 million dollars for charity as the winner of NBC's “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.”

His autobiography, “A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck,” recounts the former oil rigger's rise to fame, battles with personal demons and life as a father of five daughters. Adkins played a tough biker in “The Lincoln Lawyer” starring Matthew McConaughey, developed and hosted GAC's “Great American Heroes,” and in December will host the “American Country Awards” on FOX for the fourth consecutive year.

There will be free Fourth of July Fireworks shows in the sky over the Colorado River on Saturday, July 4 after sunset in two places. Rockets Over the River will be a fireworks display by the famous Zambelli fireworks company at the Laughlin casinos along the Riverwalk at 9 p.m. and the other will be at the beach area at the Avi.

The Aquarius has a 4th of July Room Package that includes a two-night stay in an Aquarius guest room, Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4; guaranteed 4th of July fireworks viewing on Aquarius' 3rd floor pool deck; two-for-one drinks (beer, soda, or water) during the fireworks; and a beer and a shot of Patron Silver for $6.50, or bucket of six Budweiser or Budweiser Light for $18 at any casino bar. This room package starts at $240, call 800-662-5825 and mention code JLY4151.

Super Diamond, a Neil Diamond tribute band unlike any other, will headline the Rio Vista Outdoor Amphitheater on Saturday, June 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29-$39.

This popular tribute band interprets Neil Diamond's music in a surreal way. Super Diamond has been recreating the sounds of Neil Diamond for nearly 20 years. The group met the real superstar several times and he even sang with them twice. They perform all over the country and love doing Diamond's music.

Grammy-nominated Gregg Allman will perform at The E Center on Saturday, June 20 at 8 p.m. Gregg, with the Allman Brothers Band, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 and the group received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 54th Annual Grammys in 2012. Tickets for his Edgewater show range from $25 to $85. Allman possesses a distinctively soulful voice and singular songwriting ability that resonates through a musical career of nearly 50 years.

Allman as soon as he finished high school and with his older brother Duane who shared a passion for music and affinity for the blues hit the road with their band the Allman Joys. In 1969, they formed the Allman Brothers Band, which emerged as one of America's most original and influential music groups; however, the band suffered a devastating blow when Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident in October 1971. Despite the loss of his brother, Allman and his band members rallied and the Allman Brothers Band reached greater success, releasing a pair of albums, “Eat A Peach” and “Brothers and Sisters.” In 1973, Allman launched a solo career with the album “Laid Back,” and toured with a 14-person backup band. Since then, he has remained an important musical force, both with the Allman Brothers Band and as a solo artist.

Country singer Tanya Tucker, who put forth her debut album “Delta Dawn” when she was only 13, will make an appearance at the Avi Grand Ballroom on Saturday, June 20 at 8 p.m. Show tickets are 45-$50.

Tucker, a year later after releasing “Delta Dawn,” had her first No. 1 hit with “What's Your Mama's Name,” featured on the album of the same title. With a musical style that belied her age, at 15, Tucker had already recorded her first Grammy Award-nominated song and become one of the first country artists to appear on the cover of “Rolling Stone” magazine. Over the ensuing decades, Tucker garnered many more hits while switching over to various labels. She also penned an autobiography, founded her own record label, starred in a reality TV series and helmed a collection of covers honoring male artists.