Amy Grant or Slaughter? An American Idol winner or an America’s Got Talent winner? Pat Benetar or Lita Ford? The brothers from Hanson or the Bellamy Brothers? Don’t overlook Iowa casino concerts when you’re looking for a night of entertainment.
It’s not just big-name concerts at the Iowa casinos either. The list below includes free concerts from regional talent or tribute performers — if you like The Beatles, Elvis or Queen, you’re in luck.
A few things to keep in mind as you plan your Iowa casino concert trips.
- We hope this list is a great guide, but check with your favorite Iowa casino, too. Acts are added and removed all of the time. This is our best effort to keep you updated.
- Not all concerts are the same. Some have table seating for a lounge atmosphere. Others are standing room only with a stage and a dance floor. Many casinos have venues for both big acts and smaller intimate performances.
- Some Iowa casino concerts may have a 21+ age limit if the performance is on the casino floor.
Music and comedy is everywhere. Just take a look around the state.
July 2022 Iowa Casino Concerts
July 26
Jerry Beauchamp Band — at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Altoona
- Time: 11 a.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Join the Jerry Beauchamp Band for a day of polka.
July 27
Frank Martin Busch — at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
- Time: 5:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Frank Martin Busch was the youngest of seven kids in a musical family. His first two bands The Mighty Short Bus and WheelHouse, released eight records.
July 29
Scott Smith and the Des Moines Big Band ft. Grace Smith — at Wild Rose Jefferson Casino
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Tickets: $25
- About: The Des Moines Big Band, one of America’s longest-running jazz orchestras, was founded in 1959.
Jo Dee Messina — at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sioux City
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $40
- About: Jo Dee Messina kicked off her notable career with “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” a single that immediately made her a household name. Messina posted nine No. 1 hits and 16 top 40 songs.
Shirts & Skins — at Diamond Jo Worth Casino near Northwood Iowa
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Free Admission
- About: The Midwest band features a rotating set of two female lead singers, backed by musicians on drums, bass, guitar, electric fiddle and keyboard.
The 1270’s — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: A ’50s and ’60s band from South Dakota. They cover classics from Elvis to the Beatles and more.
Erica Martin Band — at Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Martin has country roots and has opened venues for John Michael Montgomery.
Class of 82 — at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Class of ’82 performs fun and catchy new wave, synthpop, and alternative music from iconic bands, one-hit wonders and hidden gems.
James Biehn Band — at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Altoona
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: This Iowa native’s classic rock sound is a crowd pleaser.
Stephanie Varone — at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
- Time: 10 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Varone earned her first paycheck at 16, singing a jingle for a Kansas City radio station. She’s had the chance to perform two songs at the Grand Ole Opry.
July 30
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo — at Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $39.50
- About: Benatar and Giraldo forged the undeniable chemistry and unique sound that created some of rocks most memorable hits including: “We Belong,” “Invincible,” “Love Is A Battlefield,” “Heartbreaker” and many more. The concert features special guest Tom Waite as well.
Darci Lynne — at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $49
- About: Singer/ventriloquist Darci Lynne is the youngest contestant to ever win NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” She won the hearts of America with her warm disposition and undeniable talent.
Shirts & Skins — at Diamond Jo Worth Casino near Northwood Iowa
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Free Admission
- About: The Midwest band features a rotating set of two female lead singers, backed by musicians on drums, bass, and guitar, as well as electric fiddle and keyboard. This is the second of their two Iowa casino conerts.
The 1270’s — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Local to South Dakota, The 1270’s is a ’50s and ’60s band from South Dakota. They cover classics from Elvis, the Beatles and more.
Final Mix — at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Altoona
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Final Mix serves up the latest in R&B, jazz fusion, blues, hip hop, and rock ‘n’ roll.
Erica Martin Band — at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Martin has country roots and been privileged to open venues for John Michael Montgomery. She recently recorded in brother Eddie Montgomery’s (Montgomery Gentry) personal studio.
August 2022 Iowa Casino Concerts
Aug. 2
Company’s Comin’ — at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Altoona
- Time: 11 a.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Join Company’s Comin’ for an afternoon of dancing and country music.
Aug. 5
Badflower with 9th Planet Out — at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sioux City
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $40
- About: The gold-certified Los Angeles-bred and Nashville-based quartet of Josh Katz (lead singer, guitarist), Joey Morrow (lead guitar, backing vocals), Alex Espiritu (bass), and Anthony Sonetti (drums) create alternative anthems with uncomfortable lyrics. Their latest full-length offering is “This is how the World Ends.”
Hard Salami — at Q Casino in Dubuque
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: This acoustic rock band plays hits from the ’80s.
Ted Stockton Duo — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: A combination of soulful originals and classic country covers gives the audience a sense of Nashville’s finest Honkytonks.
McKenzie JaLynn — at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Altoona
- Time: 10 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Up-and-coming country act will have the audience rockin’ with original country tunes.
Aug. 6
One Night of Queen — at Wild Rose Clinton Casino
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $25
- About: Over the last decade, One Night of Queen has toured non-stop around the world. The catalog includes: “We Will Rock You,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “A Kind Of Magic,” “I Want To Break Free” and “We Are The Champions.”
Lita Ford — at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sioux City
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $35
- About: Lita Ford’s career began in 1975 as a founding member and guitarist of the Runaways. She went solo in 1983 with hits including “Fire in my Heart,” “Gotta Let Go,” and of course “Kiss Me Deadly” as well as “Close My Eyes Forever” (with Ozzy Osbourne).
Eli Young Band — at Diamond Jo Dubuque Casino
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: $35
- About: The band has topped billboard’s country charts. The Grammy, CMA, CMT, ACA and Teen Choice Award nominees are known for “Crazy Girl,” “Even if it Breaks Your Heart” and other hits.
Ted Stockton Duo — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: A combination of soulful originals and classic country covers gives the audience a sense of Nashville’s finest Honkytonks.
Kings of Radio — at Q Casino in Dubuque
- Time: 9:47 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Kings of Radio is a high-energy, five-piece ’80s rock cover band formed in the spring of 2010. The group consists of long-time veterans of the southern Wisconsin music scene that have collaborated in various projects over the years.
Aug. 9
Gaylin Sudik and Friends — at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Altoona
- Time: 11 a.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: The band’s swing and polka music will get the audience off its feet.
Aug. 12
Rockzilla Tour — at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sioux City
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $45
- About: Rockzilla features Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling artist Papa Roach. They are joined by another pair of platinum-selling bands: Falling in Reverse and Hollywood Undead. Rounding out the lineup is Bad Wolves.
Brett Young with special guest Ashley Cooke — at Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $39.50
- About: Brett Young’s honest lyrics and West Coast-meets-Southern “Caliville” sound led to seven consecutive No. 1 hit songs and multi-platinum sales. He’s touring in support of his latest album “Weekends Look a Little Different These Days.”
Aug. 13
Rockzilla Tour — at Q Casino in Dubuque
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $49.50
- About: Rockzilla features Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling artist Papa Roach. They are joined by another pair of platinum-selling bands: Falling in Reverse and Hollywood Undead. Rounding out the lineup is Bad Wolves. This is the second of the tour’s two Iowa casino concerts.
Comedian Jim Breuer — at WinnaVegas Casino and Resort in Sloane
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $25
- About: Breuer came to national attention during his seasons on Saturday Night Live (1995-98), an era whose cast featured Will Ferrell, David Spade and Norm McDonald. The freewheeling, New York-bred comic storyteller made the list of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Standups of All Time.”
Yesterday — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: $25
- About: The Beatles tribute band was founded by Don Bellezzo. Yesterday has performed on five continents and at US military bases around the world.
Aug. 14
A Day to Remember — at Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $49.50
- About: The band blends rock, alternative, punk, hardcore, metal, and pop for an underground band experience. They boast four gold singles, a pair of gold albums and a platinum single. Catch them with Beartooth and Bad Omens.
Steve Hofstetter — at Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Tickets: $25
- About: Author, columnist, and comedian Steve Hofstetter has appeared on CBS’ “Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson,” Showtime’s “White Boyz in the Hood,” VH1’s “Countdown,” Sundance’s “On the Road in America,” and ABC’s “Barbara Walter’s Special,” where he thankfully did not cry.
Sam Hunt — at Q Casino in Dubuque
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $69.50
- About: Multi-platinum-selling, award-winning hitmaker Sam Hunt’s sophomore album Southside was one of the top country albums of 2020 landing at No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart.
Aug. 18
Hanson — at Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $36.50
- About: The three brothers who make up pop-rock trio Hanson are nearing their 30th anniversary of playing music together, selling millions of albums and reaching fans from Tulsa to Tokyo. They have set their sites on musical projects that break new ground.
Aug. 19
The Black Crowes — at Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $69.50
- About: Fueled by singles “Jealous Again,” “Twice As Hard,” “She Talks To Angels,” and “Hard To Handle,” the band made its mark in the rock world. Don’t miss “Shake Your Money Maker” in its entirety.
Here Come The Mummies — at Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: $25
- About: Here Come the Mummies is an eight-piece funk-rock band of 5000-year-old Egyptian Mummies with “terrifying funk from beyond the grave.” They’re a festival favorite that draws from P-Funk, Al Green, Mavis Staples, KC and the Sunshine Band and Cheap Trick.
Brown Bottle Bandits — at Q Casino in Dubuque
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Brown Bottle Bandits formed over a decade ago and have grown to be one of the most popular staples in Dubuque’s live music scene. They play everything from country to current hits and everything in between.
Hard Day’s Night — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: The acoustic musicians play the Beatles catalog and many favorites from the 1950s.
Aug. 20
Black Hole Sun + Rooster — at Q Casino in Dubuque
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Collectively, the members of the band have been performing in various bands for over 30 years and formed Rooster (Alice in Chains Tribute) in April 2016. They also draw inspiration from Chris Cornell, Audioslave, Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog.
Aug. 20
Hard Day’s Night — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: The acoustic musicians play the Beatles catalog and many favorites from the 1950s.
Aug. 25
Martina McBride — at Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: $45
- About: Multiple Grammy nominee Martina McBride has sold over 23 million albums to date, which includes 20 Top 10 singles and six No. 1 hits. She has earned more than 15 major music awards, including four wins for Female Vocalist of the Year from the Country Music Association and three Academy of Country Music Awards for Top Female Vocalist.
Aug. 26
Ginuwine — at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sioux City
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $40
- About: Ginuwine has released a number of multi-platinum and platinum-selling albums and singles including “Pony” from 1996. He became one of R&B’s top artists during the 1990s heyday of hip-hop soul.
Leon Bridges — at Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $54.50
- About: The performer and songwriter won the 2019 Grammy for Best Traditional R&B Performance in 2019. Little Dragon joins him on the Boundless Tour.
Hold On Band — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Hold On covers five decades of classic rock with a professional, energetic show.
Aug. 26-27
Summer’s Last Blast (music festival) — at Q Casino in Dubuque
- Time: Iowa casino concerts at 6 p.m. both nights
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Hear the Spazmatics, Menace and Jabberbox on Friday. Saturday features The Crown Jewels (a Queen Tribute), Johnny Trash and Rock Steady.
Aug. 27
The Bellamy Brothers — at Blackbird Bend Casino in Onawa
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $34.95
- About: The Bellamys officially lifted off the launch pad in 1976 when their single, “Let Your Love Flow,” became an instant smash in both the U.S. and Europe. It stayed on the international charts long enough to build a huge international fan base that endures to this day.
Hold On Band — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Hold On covers five decades of classic rock with a professional, energetic show.
Garth LIVE! & Neon Circus — at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: The concerts are a 16th-anniversary celebration at Riverside, with fireworks to follow. Neon Circus is a Brooks & Dunn tribute band. Garth Live! is a tribute to the music of Garth Brooks featuring Drew Baloh.
September 2022 Iowa Casino Concerts
Sept. 2
Buckcherry — at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sioux City
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $30
- About: Buckcherry has platinum and gold records and millions of fans worldwide. The hard rock band has been together for more than two decades. Hellbound is the band’s ninth record.
Foreigner — at Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $49.50
- About: Jam out to Foreigner’s most enduring hits including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” and “I Want To Know What Love Is.” Foreigner has sold-out tours, 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits.
John Scalia and The Dirty Word — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Dirty Word has been performing shows all over the continental US, and for US Troops in Kuwait, Abu Dhabi , Qatar, Dubai, and many other “undisclosed” locations for troops on combat front lines. During that 23-year timeline, they earned a reputation for putting the audience first.
Sept. 3
Day Peace & Friends Comedy — at Diamond Jo Worth Casino near Northwood Iowa
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: $25 Advance | $30 Day of show
- About: Local comedian Day Peace is a dad, husband, emcee, activist, social-media personality and entertainer with two albums. Joining him are Dillon Meek, Kelsey VanderWerf, Bernard Bell and Dante Powell.
John Scalia and The Dirty Word — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Dirty Word has been performing shows all over the continental US, and for US Troops in Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Dubai, and many other “undisclosed” locations for troops on combat front lines. During that 23-year timeline, they earned a reputation for putting the audience first.
Sept. 4
Arch Allies — at Diamond Jo Worth Casino near Northwood Iowa
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets: $18
- About: Tribute band featuring hits from Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Boston, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi and Queen.
John Scalia and The Dirty Word — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Dirty Word has been performing shows all over the continental US, and for US Troops in Kuwait, Abu Dhabi , Qatar, Dubai, and many other “undisclosed” locations for troops on combat front lines. During that 23-year timeline, they earned a reputation for putting the audience first.
Sept. 8
Dierks Bentley — at Q Casino in Dubuque
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $74.50
- About: Bentley continues to be a leading country music artist with over 6.4 billion overall digital streams. Bentley co-wrote 10 of 13 tracks on The Mountain, which earned him the highest debut sales of his career and became his seventh chart-topping album.
Sept. 9
Gene Watson — at Wild Rose Jefferson Casino
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Tickets: $25
- About: Gene Watson has 34 studio albums, scored over 72 charted songs, including 23 top tens and six No 1 hits over his 60-year career.
Corey Feldman — at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sioux City
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $20
- About: Famed musician and actor Corey Feldman is hitting the road and features an all-new band in support of his new album “Love Left 2: Arm Me With Love” which features the viral hit “Comeback King” ft. Curtis Young.
The 1270’s — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Local to South Dakota, The 1270’s is a ’50s and ’60s band from South Dakota. They cover classics from Elvis to the Beatles and more.
Sept. 10
311 — at Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: $40
- About: 311 was formed in 1990 in Omaha, Nebraska by five friends: Nick Hexum (vocals/guitar), Tim Mahoney (guitar), SA Martinez (vocals/dj), Chad Sexton (drums), and P-Nut (bass). 31 years later, they’re still rocking together with a playlist that mixes rock, rap, reggae and funk.
Joe Nichols — at WinnaVegas Casino and Resort in Sloane
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $40
- About: Joe Nichols has been a mainstay of country music for two decades, bridging the gap between the genre’s old-school roots and contemporary era. He has a half-dozen No. 1 singles and ten top 10 hits.
Jabber Box — at Diamond Jo Dubuque Casino
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Regional alternative rock band that covers songs from Theory of a Deadman, Nickelback, Buckcherry, Blink 182, and more.
The 1270’s — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Local to South Dakota, The 1270’s is a ’50s and ’60s band from South Dakota. They cover classics from Elvis to the Beatles and more.
Sept. 15
Tech N9ne — at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sioux City
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $40
- About: In less than two decades, Tech himself has earned three gold records, sold over 2 million albums, and made multiple appearances on the Forbes “Hip-Hop Cash Kings” list. He’s collaborated with such diverse artists as The Doors, Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, Eminem, and Boyz II Men, to name just a few.
The Marshall Tucker Band — at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sioux City
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $45
- About: The southern rock band’s 50-year music catalog consists of more than 20 studio albums and a score of live releases. They have racked up multi-platinum album sales many times over.
Sept. 16
Tripwire — at Diamond Jo Dubuque Casino
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Midwest band plays through five decades of music on 10+ instruments with choreography, trampolines and improvised hijinks.
The 1270’s — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Local to South Dakota, The 1270’s is a ’50s and ’60s band from South Dakota. They cover classics from Elvis to the Beatles and more.
Sept. 17
The 1270’s — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Local to South Dakota, The 1270’s is a ’50s and ’60s band from South Dakota. They cover classics from Elvis to the Beatles and more.
Sept. 18
The Gambler Returns: Ultimate Kenny Rogers Tribute — at Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Tickets: $20
- About: Award-winning country recording artist Alan Turner recreates the magic of Kenny Rogers with a full band. Rogers has a great playlist for Turner to draw from including “The Gambler,” “Lady,” “Islands In The Stream,” “Lucille,” “She Believes In Me” and more.
Sept. 22
The Struts — at Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $29.50
- About: After releasing their debut album “Everybody Wants,” The Struts found themselves embraced by some of the greatest icons in rock-and-roll history, opening for The Rolling Stones, The Who, Guns N’ Roses, Motley Crue and Foo Fighters. “Strange Days” is their latest album.
Sept. 23
Rodney Carrington — at Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $39.50
- About: The comedian, actor, writer, and singer has sold over 3 million records including one platinum and two gold-certified albums. Carrington is fresh off his latest single, “Let Me In.”
Ludacris — at Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $49.50
- About: When the Dirty South movement broke nationwide in the late ’90s and ealry 2000s, Ludacris rode it to immediate widespread popularity, becoming arguably the most commercially successful Southern rapper of all time.
Amy Grant — at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $55.
- About: Amy Grant was the first contemporary Christian music artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the pop charts and the first to perform at the Grammy Awards. She has more than three decades of experience as a singer-songwriter, author, television host, and speaker.
Shirts & Skins — at Diamond Jo Worth Casino near Northwood Iowa
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Free Admisssion
- About: The Midwest band features a rotating set of two female lead singers, backed by musicians on drums, bass, and guitar, as well as electric fiddle and keyboard.
The Whiskies — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: The Minneapolis-based acoustic band use two- and three-part harmonies. They change up arrangements to cover ’80s rock, ’90s alternative and current country.
Sept. 24
Generation Radio — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $35
- About: The all-star band includes Jay Demarcus of Rascal Flatts, Jason Scheff, a former lead vocalist and bass player for Chicago and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers drummer Steve Ferrone. Chris Rodriguez and Tom Yankton round out the lineup.
The Whiskies — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: The Minneapolis-based acoustic band use two- and three-part harmonies. They change up arrangements to cover ’80s rock, ’90s alternative and current country.
Sept. 30
Ted Stockton Duo — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: A combination of soulful originals and classic country covers gives the audience a sense of Nashville’s finest Honkytonks.
October 2022 Iowa Casino Concerts
Oct. 1
Marcelito Pomoy — at Diamond Jo Worth Casino near Northwood Iowa
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets: $35
- About: Marcelito “Lito” Castro Pomoy is a Filipino singer, who sings in both tenor and soprano. He is the grand winner of the second season of “Pilipinas Got Talent.” In 2019, he finished fourth in “America’s Got Talent: The Champions.”
Ted Stockton Duo — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: A combination of soulful originals and classic country covers gives the audience a sense of Nashville’s finest Honkytonks.
Oct. 6
Josh Turner — at Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: $40
- About: From the very start of his career through chart-topping hits like “Your Man,” “Would You Go With Me,” “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” and “All Over Me,” Turner pays respect to country music’s history and its iconic figures.
Oct. 7
Comedian Greg Hahn — at Diamond Jo Dubuque Casino
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $20
- About: A favorite of the “Bob and Tom Radio Show” and regular of Comedy Central’s “Tosh.0.” He’s appeared on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” ABC, CBS, and Fox.
Oct. 8
The Fab Four — at Diamond Jo Dubuque Casino
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $20
- About: An Emmy Award-winning Beatles tribute band.
Oct. 15
Comedian Donnie Baker — at Diamond Jo Dubuque Casino
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $25
- About: Ron Sexton’s comedy character Donnie Baker is “trapped in the ’80s” and Sexton made frequent appearances on the “Bob and Tom Radio Show.” His YouTube video “Missing Boat During Shark Week” has more than 3 million views.
Travis Ledoyt’s tribute to Elvis — at Blackbird Bend Casino in Onawa
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $19.95
- About: Travis LeDoyt portrays young Elvis Presley in his prime in the 1950s and 60s. His uncanny resemblance to the King has audiences at Iowa casino concerts gasping when he takes the stage.
Oct. 21
Little River Band — at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $45.
- About: Through the ’70s and ’80s, Little River Band enjoyed huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart-topping hits like: “Reminiscing,” “Night Owls,” “Lonesome Loser,” and more.
Lonestar — at Wild Rose Jefferson Casino
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: $30
- About: For more than 20 years they’ve toured throughout the world, released several platinum-selling albums and 10 No. 1 singles, earned ACM and CMA awards and inspired rave reviews.
Oct. 22
Three Dog Night — at WinnaVegas Casino and Resort in Sloane
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $40
- About: The legendary band is in its fifth decade. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more concert tickets. Some of their greatest hits include “Mama Told Me (Not To Come),” “Joy to the World,” “Black and White,” “Shambala” and “One.”
Arch Allies — at Diamond Jo Dubuque Casino
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: $10
- About: Tribute band is no stranger to promoters who book Iowa casino concerts. The band features hits from Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Boston, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi and Queen.
Oct. 28
One Night with Nikki Glaser — at Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $40
- About: For over a decade at clubs across the country Glaser has been honing her shockingly honest, no-holds-barred style of comedy. Her brand new daily show, “The Nikki Glaser Podcast,” launched in March 2021 through iHeartMedia.
Comedian Ginger Billy — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: $35
- About: The shirtless and tattooed performer was a respiratory therapist and gives his audience a humorous look into life in rural Upstate South Carolina. His video on the retirement of Dale Earnhart Jr. went viral and led to a stand-up career.
Oct. 29
Menace — at Diamond Jo Dubuque Casino
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: Menace is a five-piece band from Dubuque. They play ’80s classic rock and current hits for their guests at Iowa casino concerts.
One Night with Nikki Glaser — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $55
- About: For over a decade at clubs across the country Glaser has been honing her shockingly honest, no-holds-barred style of comedy. Her brand new daily show, “The Nikki Glaser Podcast,” launched in March 2021 through iHeartMedia.
November 2022 Iowa Casino Concerts
Nov. 3
Comedian Jimmy Pardo — at Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets: $25
- About: A seasoned veteran of comedy clubs and late night television, Jimmy Pardo has appeared on such shows as “The Tonight Show,” “Conan,” “The Late Late Show” and his own half-hour special on Comedy Central. He’s been a field correspondent, sketch player and fill-in cohost for Conan in the past. Pardo has multiple Iowa casino concerts on his schedule.
Nov. 4
Slaughter — at Wild Rose Jefferson Casino
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: $25
- About: Touring the world with bands that they loved, Kiss, Ozzy, and others meant the good times were just a song away, and their first hit single, “Up All Night” certainly fit into that mold.
Comedian Jimmy Pardo — at Diamond Jo Dubuque Casino
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $20.
- About: A seasoned veteran of comedy clubs and late night television, Jimmy Pardo has appeared on such shows as “The Tonight Show,” “Conan,” “The Late Late Show” and his own half hour special on Comedy Central. He’s been a field correspondent, sketch player and fill-in cohost for Conan in the past.
Shirts & Skins — at Diamond Jo Worth Casino near Northwood Iowa
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Free Admission
- About: The Midwest band features a rotating set of two female lead singers at Iowa casino concerts. They are backed by musicians on drums, bass, and guitar, as well as electric fiddle and keyboard.
Nov. 5
Fool House — at Diamond Jo Dubuque Casino
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $15.
- About: The band pays homage to the golden era of boy bands, pop stars, hip hop, and pop punk in the ’90s with a larger-than-life production.
Nov. 11
Roots & Boots Tour — at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $55.
- About: The show features Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye and Sammy Kershaw. Iowa casino concert guests will experience Tippin’s songs like “You’ve Got to Stand for Something,” Raye’s ballads such as “In This Life” and Kershaw’s hits including “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful.”
Nov. 18
Comedian Nurse Blake — at Diamond Jo Dubuque Casino
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $30.
- About: He uses his experience as a nurse for a fun-filled comedy event that celebrates the hard work of healthcare providers. Blake tells candid and raw stories from his time in nursing school and from his shifts at the bedside.
Nov. 19
Comedian Nurse Blake — at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $28.50
- About: He uses his experience as a nurse for a fun-filled comedy event that celebrates the hard work of healthcare providers. Blake tells candid and raw stories from his time in nursing school and from his shifts at the bedside.
Nov. 26
Loverboy — at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $50
- About: For more than 40 years, Loverboy has been “Working for the Weekend” (and on weekends) since forming in 1978. Their self-titled debut album went on to sell more than 2 million albums in the US and 4 million worldwide.
Pop Rocks — at Diamond Jo Dubuque Casino
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Free admission
- About: The high-energy live music show features dance party music, including current top 40 hits, throwback hip-hop, pop country, party rock and timeless classics.
December 2022 Iowa Casino Concerts
Dec. 8
Maddie Poppe Christmas Tour — at Diamond Jo Dubuque Casino
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $15
- About: The singer-songwriter from Clarksville, Iowa won Season 16 of “American Idol.” The success has taken her across the country including the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and CMA Fest in Nashville. Show appearances include “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and “Live! with Kelly & Ryan.”
Dec. 17
Hairball — at Diamond Jo Dubuque Casino
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: Start at $25
- About: The ’80s tribute to rock legends features “lights, sound, video screens, smoke, fire, blood, bombs, confetti, spiders, snakes and monsters.” Their playlist includes hits form Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey and Aerosmith.
Dec. 31
The Rock Gods — at Wild Rose Jefferson Casino
- Time: 9 p.m.
- Tickets: $25
- About: The Rock Gods provide an authentic salute to rock ‘n’ roll’s most legendary acts including Van Halen, Def Leppard, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Ozzy, Kiss, AC/DC, Alice Cooper, Motley Crue, Poison and many more. Iowa casino concerts are a great way to bring 2022 to a close.
