Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
Live Music Performances
- Council Oak Bar and Hard Rock Café performances are FREE.
- Hard Rock Live performances are ticketed.
- All shows 21 and up!
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana * 5400 West 29th Ave. in Gary, IN, 46406 * 219-228-2383 + https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
June
Friday, 6/13/2025
DJ Prime Time - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
DJ Prime Time has been rocking NWI crowds since the late 2000s, from the Registry in Crown Point to R-Bar in Highland.
Vibe Music Live - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Vibe Music Live is one of the greatest live bands in the city of Chicago. If you're looking for live entertainment at its best, then look no further. Vibe Music Live knows how to get the party started and certainly keeps it going all the way to the end, With their energetic and engaging performance, they are known for bringing the party to the party. Whatever the occasion Vibe Music Live is your band.
Saturday, 6/14/2025
Whiskey Myers – Hard Rock Live – Doors Open at 6 p.m.
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played more than 2,500 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Ryman Auditorium, plus performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, Download and more, the six-piece was also personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium show in 2019. Tickets are $59.50 and up. Visit www.Ticketmaster.com
DJ Marquez Antonio - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
Straight from the 312 the birthplace of House Music, Marquez Antonio is known for his selective picks of tracks and blends. Always taking you for a ride on his groove's, he is also Co-Founder of Groove Foundation, as well as Sunday Afternoon Grooves and Eats & Beats Events. A veteran on the wheel of steel (Turntables).
Head Honchos - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Head Honchos band brings to both the live music scene and recording experience, music based on intense body moving rhythms and emotionally charged guitar expressions.
Friday, 6/20/2025
DJ Cliqs - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
DJ Cliqs is one of the most talented & rocking Versatile Mix DJs with a reputation to rock a diverse crowd with good music. He started Deejaying at the age of 18 years after discovering he has an ear & Love for House music, inspired by the likes of Oskido, Glen Lewis, DJ Mbuso, Bojo Mujo (RIP), DJ Mujava, DJ Fresh, DJ Clock, DJ Christos and many more.
90s Pop Nation - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
90s Pop Nation performs all the biggest pop hits, one hit wonders, sing alongs and dance hits from the 90s.
Saturday, 6/21/2025
DJ Kevin Allen - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
Kevin Allen DJ/Producer/Remixer/Video Editor from the 219/Chicago started his journey at an early age. Naturally, growing up in the Chicago area, he was an instant House Head. Kevin produces, remixes and plays a wide variety of House Music ranging from Jackin House to Tech House.
Mike Wheeler Band - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Mike Wheeler is a brilliant staple in the Chicago blues community and was inducted into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame in 2014. From Jazz to Rock, from popular music to Top 40, Mike slides in and out of musical genres with sophistication, ease and indulgence.
Sunday, 6/22/2025
The Second City: 65 Years of Funny – Hard Rock Live – Doors Open at 6 p.m.
The Second City is celebrating 65 years of legendary laughs! Showcasing some of our audience’s favorite songs, sketches, and characters written on our stages by some of our illustrious alumni, including Catherine O’Hara, Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, Amber Ruffin, Stephen Colbert, Tim Meadows, Bill Murray, Tim Robinson, Joan Rivers, Eugene Levy, Adam McKay and so many more. With material handpicked from our iconic comedy archive and brought to life by our all-star ensemble, see for yourself why The Second City continues to be the world’s most influential name in comedy for 65 years and counting. Tickets are $25 and up. Visit Ticketmaster.com
Friday, 6/27/2025
DJ Bobby C - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
DJ Bobby C. is a product of the Chicago house scene getting his start back in the mid 80's. Being so blessed to thrive in such an era of house music, Bobby has been able to build upon that exposure and go on with that knowledge.
Stefan and the Chicago Summit - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Stefan & the Chicago Summit is a high-energy Classic Rock, Americana, Soul, and Reggae cover band featuring guitarist and lead singer Stefan Hillesheim.
Saturday, 6/28/2025
The Terry Bradshaw Show - Hard Rock Live – Doors Open at 6 p.m.
NFL legend and multi-talented entertainer Terry Bradshaw’s popular stage production, “The Terry Bradshaw Show,” delights audiences with songs and personal stories from Bradshaw’s remarkable journey from NFL Hall of Famer to Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, all while finding love and scrambling his way through Hollywood’s Walk of Fame as an actor, reality star and singer. The show offers a crowd-pleasing evening of entertainment brought to life through Bradshaw’s signature charm and a lively mix of original compositions and well-known songs, with musical direction by Smokin’ Joe Escriba and supported by a talented seven-member band. Tickets are $20 and up. Visit www.Ticketmaster.com
DJ Slash - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
DJ Slash began his career as a turntable Dj back in 1983, spinning house, dance music, early hip-hop, and various other genres on 12-inch vinyl.
Mr. Funnyman - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Mr. Funnyman is the ultimate variety band in Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland performing a wide range of different cover music including but not limited to Micheal Jackson, Pink Floyd, Aretha Franklin, Chicago, ABBA, Bruno Mars, The Beatles, Elton John, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Leonard Skynyrd, Steely Dan, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, The Who and dozens of other artists that would make this list too long.
Sunday, 6/29/2025
Scarface, Too Short, DJ Quik - Hard Rock Live – Doors Open at 6 p.m.
Urban Vibe Live Entertainment proudly presents a night of pure West Coast and Southern hip-hop greatness as Scarface, Too Short, and DJ Quik join forces to headline The Function Tour. Scarface, a founding member of the Geto Boys, is widely recognized as one of the greatest storytellers in rap history. With critically acclaimed albums like The Diary and The Fix, his legacy remains untouched. Tickets are $83.85 and up. Visit www.Ticketmaster.com
JULY
Friday, 7/4/2025
DJ Lamont Johnson - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
Lamont Johnson has been a DJ for over 20 years throughout Chicago and northwest indiana. he fell in love with house music in the mid 80s, growing up with some of the most talented DJs and producers in Chicago, where house music began.
Thrown Together Band - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Thrown Together is a Northwest Indiana rock band known for balancing a repertoire of British and American nostalgic rock covers. The slogan "Where Americana meets the British Invasion" describes the diverse Thrown Together playlist, including Beatles, Rolling Stones, CCR, Eagles, CSNY, The Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Neil Young and more.
Saturday, 7/5/2025
DJ Speaks - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
DJ Speaks, formerly known as DJ Chiko, is a renowned figure in the music industry whose career spans over 15 years, showcasing his evolution from local Chicago clubs to a global presence.
The Noize - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Having shared the stage with the Spin Doctors, the Marshall Tucker Band, Rick Springfield and the Dirty Heads, The Noize knows how to entertain audiences, with their unique sound and interpretation of Rock, Pop, Funk, Country and Soul hit songs you know and love.
Friday, 7/11/2025
Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride - Hard Rock Live – Doors Open at 6 p.m.
Hot off the record-breaking success of his Emmy-nominated "GROAT (Greatest Roast of All Time): Tom Brady" for Netflix, Ross offers audiences a strikingly rare insight into his life with Take A Banana For The Ride, a hilarious and cathartic comedic experience about life and human resilience. Named for his beloved grandfather's practical and loving travel advice, this exhilaratingly intimate one-man show offers a peeled back look into the heart and soul of America's Roastmaster – but don’t expect to get away un-skewered. Tickets are $35 and up. Visit www.Ticketmaster.com
DJ Nasty Boy Noel - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
My name is Noel Cullen, aka DJ “Nasty Boy” Noel.
Jimmy Sarr - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Jimmy Sarr has been navigating the local, regional, and national scene via his various musical projects for over a decade. An accomplished singer and songwriter, Sarr has played many genres of music.
Saturday, 7/12/2025
DJ Marquez Antonio - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
Straight from the 312 the birthplace of House Music, Marquez Antonio is known for his selective picks of tracks and blends. Always taking you for a ride on his groove's, he is also Co-Founder of Groove Foundation, as well as Sunday Afternoon Grooves and Eats & Beats Events. A veteran on the wheel of steel (Turntables).
Chronic Flannel - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Chronic Flannel is one of the region’s most sought-after live music acts. With a song list that no other band can touch, Chronic Flannel delivers tunes from nearly every genre (hip-hop, R&B, rock of all eras, reggae, country, pop, and more) with energy and musicianship that has delighted audiences in clubs, bars, theaters, special events, weddings, festivals, and more across the Midwest since 2017.
Sunday, 7/13/2025
Kevin Hart – Hard Rock Live – Doors Open at 6 p.m.
Emmy & GRAMMY nominated Kevin Hart was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he launched his career as a comedian during an amateur night at a local comedy club. Over the years Hart has become Hollywood’s box office powerhouse, opening eleven films at number one at the box office and grossing more than $4.23 billion in global revenue. This year, Kevin received the Kennedy Center’s annual Mark Twain Prize for American Comedy, he was the 25th recipient and the youngest honoree to date. Tickets are $152.50 and up. Visit www.Ticketmaster.com
Friday, 7/18/2025
DJ Drethe_Giant - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
Born on November 4, 1981, in Gary, Indiana, Andre P. Cobb, better known as Drethe_Giant, is a multitalented creative force. A professional licensed barber, drummer, thespian, comedian, radio host, singer, and DJ, Dre brings a dynamic blend of artistry and charisma to every endeavor.
Liquid Soul - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Grammy Nominated acid jazz pioneers Liquid Soul are a fiery concoction of classy soloists, heavy rhythm merchants and hip-hop cognoscenti.
Saturday, 7/19/2025
DJ Kevin Allen - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
Kevin Allen Dj/Producer/Remixer/Video Editor from the 219/Chicago started his journey at an early age. Naturally, growing up in the Chicago area, he was an instant House Head. Kevin produces, remixes and plays a wide variety of House Music ranging from Jackin House to Tech House.
The Ramos Band - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
For 15 years, the Ramos Band Has been rockin' the region providing everyone’s favorite music from today and yesterday! The Ramos is best known for their versatility to play just about any style of music- from Van Halen, to the Temptations, to Snoop Dogg.
Friday, 7/25/2025
DJ Slash - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
DJ Slash began his career as a turntable Dj back in 1983, spinning house, dance music, early hip-hop, and various other genres on 12-inch vinyl.
Murley - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Fusing blues, rock, funk, and never turning away from a deep-groove jam. Murley's music has been featured in independent films, podcasts, station IDs, and on the area’s largest FM radio station 93.1 WXRT.
Saturday, 7/26/2025
Wynonna Judd – Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
With the release of her 1992 self-titled solo debut, Wynonna emerged as a singular force in American music. Beyond the five Grammy Awards, the multi-platinum albums and sold-out tours, the country/soul vocalist built on the Appalachian traditionalism that defined The Judds to create a world where Top 5 dance/club hits were as possible as being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Tickets are $49.50 and up. Visit www.Ticketmaster.com
DJ Ric Hard - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
A regionally known DJ that’s played almost every major club and spot in Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland.
Young Guns Country - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Aim for a rootin'-tootin' good time with the Young Guns as they bring the sound and look of Nashville to a hoedown near you!
