Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Tipitina's Foundation Announce 'Have a Heart Tour'

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Tipitina's Foundation Announce 'Have a Heart Tour'

BILOXI, Miss., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., along with Tipitina's Foundation, announce details of the "Have A Heart Tour" dedicated to celebrating and supporting the music of the Gulf Coast.

The "Have A Heart Tour" lineup includes Lil' Brian and the Zydeco Travelers; Jumpin' Johnny Sansone and Stooges, a New Orleans Brass Band. Scheduled to appear at four Isle of Capri properties in February, the tour is a sure-hit to entertain guests. The tour schedule kicks off on February 9 in Bossier City, La. and continues to Lula, Miss. on Feb. 10, Natchez, Miss. on Feb. 11 and wraps up in Lake Charles, La. on Feb. 12.

"Music is the heart and soul of the South and it is vital that the spirit of music survives the devastation brought on by the 2005 hurricane season. As a gaming and entertainment leader, we are proud to share our hearts and support the 'Have A Heart Tour'," said Timothy M. Hinkley, Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. president and chief operating officer.

Lil' Brian and The Zydeco Travelers live up to their reputation as the most innovative and musically accomplished young zydeco band today. Lil' Brian's latest release, Funky Nation, is the band's boldest statement yet that zydeco can be a cutting-edge sound as vital to a new generation of fans as it has been with longtime buffs.

Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, a 2003 Grammy nominee, ranks as one of contemporary blues' finest harmonica players. His award-winning Crescent City Moon was labeled one of the strongest Louisiana recordings of the 1990s by Rolling Stone Magazine. He has been featured on Hard Copy as one of the best New Orleans musicians along with Ellis Marsalis.

The Stooges Brass Band, one of the most requested and admired second line brass bands, is a tight knit group of eight musicians with a reputation of having a friendly attitude that creates a positive vibe. The group formed in 1996, when students from John F. Kennedy and St. Augustine High Schools in New Orleans decided to try their talents in the brass band scene. The Stooges Brass Band has been featured in music videos with hip hop heavy-weight Jadakiss, Missy Elliott and top 40 darling Jessica Simpson.

Tipitina's Foundation, founded in New Orleans in 2003, is dedicated to helping artists recover from a devastating hurricane season. To browse resources for affected artists, make a donation, or to learn more about the Foundation's other programs, visit http://www.tipitinas.com/ .

For performance details or additional information call 1-800-THE-ISLE.

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., a leading developer and owner of gaming and entertainment facilities, operates 15 casinos in 13 locations. The company owns and operates riverboat and dockside casinos in Biloxi, Vicksburg, Lula and Natchez, Mississippi; Bossier City and Lake Charles (2 riverboats), Louisiana; Bettendorf, Davenport and Marquette, Iowa; and Kansas City and Boonville, Missouri. The company also owns a 57 percent interest in and operates land-based casinos in Black Hawk (two casinos), Colorado. Isle of Capri's international gaming interests include a casino that it operates in Freeport, Grand Bahama and a two-thirds ownership interest in casinos in Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton, England. The company also owns and operates Pompano Park Harness Racing Track in Pompano Beach, Florida.

CONTACTS:
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.,
Jill Haynes, Director of Corporate Communication-228.396.7031
Bossier City: Rita Sullivan-318.678.7647
Lula: Steve Marshall-662.363.4308
Natchez: Wade West-601.304.2755
Lake Charles: Missy Lawrence-337.430.2326

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CONTACT: Jill Haynes, Director of Corporate Communication,
+1-228-396-7031, or Rita Sullivan, Bossier City, +1-318-678-7647, or Steve
Marshall, Lula, +1-662-363-4308, or Wade West, Natchez, +1-601-304-2755, or
Missy Lawrence, Lake Charles, +1-337-430-2326, all of Isle of Capri Casinos

Web site: http://www.theislecorp.com/
http://www.tipitinas.com/

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