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Join us on Saturday, March 1, 2025, for our Southside Mardi Gras fundraising event at Rama Gaming House in Mississauga, featuring Loco Zydeco with special guest Chuck Jackson! Show tickets are $35 each, plus taxes and Eventbrite fees. Doors open to the “Live Room” at 7 PM, with an 8 PM showtime. Rama Gaming House is open all day and evening, so you can enjoy games and great food and drink specials before and after the show! Offering Vegas-style entertainment and a fantastic restaurant, Rama Gaming House is located at 2295 Battleford Rd, Mississauga, ON, Canada. http://www.ramagaming.com Plenty of free parking is available, conveniently located close to the main entrance. Tickets will also be available at the door if any remain. Admission is 18+.

 

GET TICKETS ONLINE:  https://tickets.southsideshuffle.com/trk/B1q4b  OR​  Get Cash Tickets (No HST/Fees) at Impressionable Gifts & Decor in Port Credit (74 Lakeshore Rd. E) Hours: Tues-Sat 11am-6pm

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Loco Zydeco is a high-energy Canadian band that brings the vibrant sounds of Zydeco to life. Known for winning over enthusiastic crowds, they deliver a dynamic blend of contemporary and traditional Zydeco, creating a unique take on Louisiana's most exciting musical export. Their electrifying performances, complete with audience participation and dancing, have earned them a reputation as one of the most entertaining Zydeco bands on the festival, corporate and live music scene. Learn more: www.locozydeco.com

 

Chuck Jackson, lead singer and harmonica player for the Juno Award-winning legendary Downchild Blues Band, is known for his friendly, openhearted personality that instantly connects with audiences. He joined Downchild 36 years ago after a successful career with top Canadian bands, including The Cameo Blues Band and The Labatt’s Double Blues Band, the official band of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.A talented songwriter, Chuck’s work is featured on Downchild Blues Band and Hogtown Allstars recordings. He is also the founder and Artistic Director of the award-winning Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival, celebrating its 27th anniversary in 2025 and recognized as a major event on the North American festival circuit. Learn more: www.chuckjackson.com