Rock & Brews and Meili Vodka are launching a new national partnership that will kick off with a live concert event at ilani, bringing together rock music, hospitality and premium spirits for a high-energy debut in Ridgefield at the ilani Casino and Resort.
The partnership will officially kick off with a free live performance by ÖOF TATATÁ at the Rock & Brews Concert Bar at ilani on Monday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. The show is open to guests 21 and older.
“It’s about live music, high energy and creating moments guests can only experience at ilani,” said Adam Goldberg, CEO of Rock & Brews, in a press release on behalf of ilani. “Bringing Meili Vodka and Jason Momoa’s band, ÖOF TATATÁ, to the Rock & Brews Concert Bar at ilani creates an unforgettable night of music on the best stage in the Pacific Northwest.”
The ilani show marks a rare opportunity for Pacific Northwest audiences to catch the band in an intimate concert bar setting.
ÖOF TATATÁ is a hard-driving rock trio featuring actor and film producer Momoa on bass, Mike Hayes on guitar and lead vocals, with Kenny Dale Borill on drums. The band is known for its performances and its repertoire of classic tracks from artists such as Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, The Stooges and Jimi Hendrix, the press release states.
The concert also serves as the first activation of the newly announced Rock & Brews and Meili Vodka partnership. Meili Vodka, co-founded by Momoa and entrepreneur Blaine Halvorson, is a premium spirit developed over seven years with an emphasis on quality, authenticity and sustainability, the release adds.
Produced in Montana, Meili Vodka is made from locally sourced grains and pristine water drawn from a 300-million-year-old aquifer. Meili is distilled only once, a process designed to preserve the natural character of its ingredients and create a smooth spirit intended to be enjoyed neat, the release states. The brand also emphasizes environmental responsibility, featuring bottles made from 100% post-consumer recycled glass, each with subtle imperfections that make every bottle unique.
“Partnering with Meili Vodka and welcoming Jason Momoa and his band to our marquis venue underscores our commitment to delivering extraordinary, one-of-a-kind experiences,” said Kara Fox-LaRose, president and general manager of ilani, in the release. “This collaboration reinforces our position as a premier entertainment destination and reflects our vision to continually elevate the guest experience by pairing iconic talent with premium brands to create truly memorable moments for our guests and community.”
As part of the partnership, Rock & Brews will introduce a signature Meili Vodka cocktail at all of its locations nationwide beginning in March, extending the collaboration beyond the exclusive ilani launch event, the release added.
Located on the Cowlitz Reservation in Ridgefield, ilani is one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier gaming, dining and entertainment destinations. The 400,000-square-foot property includes nearly 3,000 slot machines, 75 gaming tables, 21 restaurants, bars and retail outlets, and a 2,500-seat entertainment and meeting venue hosting nationally recognized performers.
For more information, visit ilaniresort.com.
Rock & Brews was founded in 2010 by a team that includes Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS, CEO Adam Goldberg, restaurateur Michael Zislis, and concert industry veterans Dave and Dell Furano. Since opening its first location near Los Angeles International Airport, the brand has expanded to more than 20 locations across six states, with additional locations planned.
For more information, visit rockandbrews.com.
