Don McLean

IMMOKALEE, Fla. (Aug. 12, 2025) – Singer/songwriter/guitarist Don McLean will perform his iconic hit songs at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee  Friday, March 20 with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are available now from Ticketmaster or at www.moreinparadise.com. Parking is free.
 
McLean is best known for his 1971 hit "American Pie," an eight-and-a-half-minute folk rock song that has been referred to as a "cultural touchstone." 
 
McLean recorded his first album, “Tapestry”, in Berkeley, CA in 1969. The student riots were going on
outside the studio door as Don was singing “And I Love You So” inside. The album succeeded in
transforming him from an unknown to an underground sensation. FM radio loved the “Tapestry” album and McLean quickly became a headliner in nightclubs and colleges across the country.
 
The transition to international stardom began in 1971 with the release of "American Pie.” The song received its first radio airplay on New York's WNEW-FM and WPLJ-FM to mark the closing of The Fillmore East, the historic rock and roll concert venue.
 
Thirty years later, “American Pie” was voted number 5 in a poll of the 365 “Songs of the Century”
compiled by the Recording Industry Association of America and the National Endowment for the Arts. The song has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry, joining less than 500 works.
 
McLean continues to receive honors for his musical discography. Throughout his career, artists – including Garth Brooks, Madonna, Drake, Josh Groban, Weird Al Yankovic, and others – have recorded songs written by the Songwriter Hall of Fame member. In October 2019, McLean was bestowed with plaques certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for gold, platinum, and multi-platinum sales in the United States.
 
About Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee
Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee is Southwest Florida’s premier gaming and entertainment destination. Located at 506 South 1^st Street in Immokalee, Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee is easily accessible to all of Southwest Florida. The 51,000-square-foot casino offers 1,400 slots and 39 live table games. For the full Vegas experience, play at one of our two craps or three roulette tables. Place cash bets on sports with the Hard Rock Sportsbook kiosks available only at Seminole Casinos in Florida. Dining options include the award-winning 1^st Street Deli, Asian fusion restaurant Lucky Mi Noodle House, and the EE-TO-LEET-KE (“The Camp”) Grill. Seminole Casino Hotel’s nightlife is highlighted by the Zig Zag lounge, home of the Zig Zag Girlz, “where the party never ends” featuring nightly live entertainment and no last call. Additional entertainment and events are held at the Seminole Center, an indoor/outdoor special event center featuring state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. The Seminole Casino Hotel is the first upscale hotel to open in or near Immokalee and offers suites and deluxe guestrooms with modern décor and upscale features. Seminole Casino Hotel participates in the Unity Card Rewards Program whereby players earn and redeem Unity points at all Seminole Casinos in Florida. For more information, call toll-free (800) 218-0007 or visit moreinparadise.com or facebook.com/SeminoleCasinoHotel/.