Otis Day & The Knights to host toga party at Pala

PALA – Otis Day & The Knights, the iconic rock band that was created for the Hollywood cult movie National Lampoon's "Animal House," will host a "Toga, Food & Booze Party," 6-10 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at Pala Casino Spa & Resort's Starlight Theater. Bluzmen will be the opening act.

In addition to the concert, guests will enjoy seven food tastings and will receive 10 drink tickets for a selection of 50 bourbons, whiskeys, barrel aged spirits and 10 craft beers. Guests who wear a toga also can win prizes.

The seven food tastings will include California rolls with fresh ginger soy; lollipop chicken wings with buffalo ranch sauce; bourbon short ribs with horseradish potatoes; bistro fillet with caramelized onions and sourdough; bacon-wrapped shrimp with brown butter, fresh chives; fried ice cream with wild berry sauce and tri-color macarons.

Participating spirits will include Angel Envy, Basil Hayden, Bakers, Booker's, Bulleit Bourbon, Bulleit Rye, Blanton's, Buffalo Trace, Elijah Craig, Woodford Reserve, Woodford RSRV Rye, Jack Daniel's, Gentleman Jack, Single Barrel Jack, Single Barrel Rye, Jack Honey, Jack Fire, Malahat Bourbon, Malahat Rye, Slaughter House Whiskey, Straight Edge Bourbon, Hudson Baby Bourbon, Hudson Manhattan Rye, Jim Beam, Jim Beam Black, Wild Turkey, Southern Comfort, Knob Creek, Knob Creek Rye, Ridgemont Reserve 1792, Caribou Crossing, Four Roses, Bonnie Rose Orange Peel, Bonnie Rose Apple Spice, Crown Royal, Crown Royal XO, Crown Royal Apple, Crown Royal Vanilla, Bushmills Irish Whiskey, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Maker's Mark, Maker's 46, Bacardi 8, Bacardi Oak Heart, 7 Tiki Aged Rum, Ron Zacapa Aged Rum, Ron Ricco Anejo, Don Julio Anejo, Patron Anejo and Tres Generations Anejo.

Otis Day & The Knights was originally created as a fictional band to perform in the movie National Lampoon's "Animal House." They are best known for their version of "Shout" and "Shama Lama Ding Dong." Both songs were sung by Lloyd Williams and lip-synched by Dewayne Jessie in the film.

"Shout" was written by the Isley Brothers. Otis Day was played by DeWayne Jessie, brother of Young Jessie of The Coasters. Robert Cray was one of the members of the band, seen playing bass in the movie. And for generations, he helped introduce new music to a legion of fans who love Motown.

Tickets are on sale with no service charge at the Pala box office, http://www.palacasino.com and (877) 946-7252. Tickets also are available at http://www.startickets.com and (800) 585-3737.