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/
March 2025
Friday, 3/28/2025
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: The Last Encores - Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The original Jersey boy himself, Frankie Valli is a true American legend. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. Tickets start at $69.50. Ticketmaster.com
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.
Simple Men and Southern Nights - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Simple Men and Southern Nights takes you back to the 1970’s when Southern Rock ruled the airwaves. The first set features all your favorites from Southern Rock staples like the Allman Brothers, Marshall Tucker Band, .38 Special, ZZ Top, Glenn Campbell, the Georgia Satellites, Molly Hatchett and more. You’ll hear other Southern Rock classics like Ram Jam’s “Black Betty”, “Amie” by Pure Prairie League and “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” by Elvin Bishop Band.
Saturday, 3/29/2025
Legends of Comedy - - Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
George Wallace, J. Anthony Brown, Ted Carpenter, and Michael Colyar, bringing their trademark humor and timeless wit to the stage for one night only. Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter as four of the most iconic comedians in the industry come together for the Legends of Comedy show. Tickets start at $45. 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.
Nate Venturelli - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Country Singer Songwriter Nate Venturelli is from Northwest Indiana. Nate’s new single "Union Man'' a song written about the story of his grandfather's life growing up to becoming a Union Steelworker has gotten recognition from Union’s around the country, rave reviews, support from fans, and Country Radio.
APRIL 2025
Friday, 4/4/2025
DJ Karl Almaria - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
Decades of DJ experience, a multi-genre comfort zone, creative mixing style, and on-point track selection have taken him to DJ gigs all around Chicago, 19 USA states, and as far away as the Philippines & Mexico. On occasion, he performs as a duo with his brother Geto Mark AKA Mark Almaria as The Flying Almaria Brothers.
Hair Mania - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
HairMania- 80's Hard Rock Tribute is guaranteed to bring a serious good time! The High energy-full production stage show of HairMania confirmed that 80’s hard rock lives on in the hearts of the TRUE Rockers & soccer moms in the Midwest. Hear the best in 80's hard rock from Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Journey, Poison, GnR, AC/DC and oh soooo much more! HairManiacs Unite!
Saturday, 4/5/2025
Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys - Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
LOS LOBOS AT 50 It’s a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos ha ve created a n unprecedented body of work , a legacy of greatness. LOS LONELY BOYS: Family has always been at the center of things for Los Lonely Boys. Henry, Jojo, and Ringo Garza have been playing and touring together since they were teenagers. Tickets start at $45. www.Ticketmaster.com
DJ Nasty Boy Noel - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
My name is Noel Cullen, aka DJ “Nasty Boy” Noel.
Visions of Santana - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Visions is a 6-piece Carlos Santana Tribute band that plays the music of Carlos Santana from his songs at Woodstock, Grammy winning Supernatural Album, and the Santana 4 Reunion Album. The band formed in 2010 as Visions of Santana from a collection of music-loving guys who all just could not get enough Carlos Santana, Malo, and other classic favorites.
Sunday, 4/6/2025
Hollywood Medium Tyler Henry - Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 6 p.m.
During his life-changing live show An Evening of Hope and Healing Tyler explains how he communicates with the other side, gives live audience readings, and answers audience questions. Tyler’s incredibly accurate, personal live readings of audience members often bring everyone to tears, giving them proof, hope and understanding that “Our loved ones never really leave us.” Tyler Henry was born with a unique gift that enables him to help countless people acquire closure, comfort, and proof that consciousness transcends physical death. As an evidential based medium, his ability to provide detail-oriented specifics has quickly captured the attention of millions, even turning the most ardent skeptics into believers. Tickets start at $59.50. Visit www.Ticketmaster.com.
Friday, 4/11/2025
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.
Hairbanger’s Ball - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Hairbanger’s Ball was established out of Chicago in 2001. What started off as a “What If” idea quickly turned this band into one of the most sought after “80’s Hair Rock Tribute Bands” in the United States. Performing over 150 shows a year for 15 years says it all. Their show is in high demand for club venues, private parties, and corporate events. This band has even been named “Best Rock Band” by the public in their hometown of Chicago.
Saturday, 4/12/2025
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.
The Spazmatics - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Internationally renowned as “The Ultimate 80s New Wave Tribute,” the Spazmatics come with all the awesome sounds, styles, and way cool dance steps from the decade we'd love to forget. Complete with skinny ties, Brill Creamed hair, and horn-rimmed glasses, The Spazmatics recapture all the best of the worst.
Friday, 4/18/2025
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.
Duke Tumatoe and the Power Trio - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Duke Tumatoe, born William “Bill" Severen Fiorio in 1947, is an American blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. He has gigged with Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, B.B. King, Willie Dixon, Buddy Guy, John Fogerty and George Thorogood.
Saturday, 4/19/2025
Walker Hayes - Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
Monument Records recording artist Walker Hayes is a singer/songwriter originally from Mobile, Alabama. In 2021, his smash hit “ Fancy Like” topped every country music sales and streaming chart, spent more than six months at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart , hit the top 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Songs , hit No. 1 at country radio, and gave Hayes his first GRAMMY Award nomination as an artist for Best Country Song. Tickets start at $45. 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.
Disco Circus - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Chicago-based disco/funk tribute band, The Disco Circus, creates a NEXT LEVEL nostalgic experience by combining the energy and excitement of a 3-ring circus with the grooviest music from the1970’s!
Friday, 4/25/2025
DJ Dave C - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
DJ Dave C was born and raised in Bucktown/Humboldt Park area in Chicago. He started his love affair with music and the underground culture in the early 80's as a young break dancer. In 1985, he meets one of his best friends and fellow DJ Gabriel "Rock the house."
Joe Marcinek Band - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Joe Marcinek Band is an experience you will never forget. That is because each show features a different lineup of musicians creating a different set of music every night. The music is equal parts Chicago Blues, New Orleans Funk, Grateful Dead Psychedelia, and Jazz Fusion! Joe tours nationally from New York to LA and everywhere in between. Most of the lineups will only happen one time making every night a can't miss show.
Saturday, 4/26/2025
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).
Stache - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Stache is a seven piece band that expertly plays the hits from across decades and genres. A Stache! show the ultimate "shuffle" experience: a wild ride where you never know what you're going to get next, but it's sure to get people singing along, out of their seats and onto the dancefloor!
MAY 2025
Thursday, 5/1/2025
Hollywood Undead & Tech N9ne - Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Q Rock 100.7 Presents: HOLLYWOOD & N9NE RETURNS: Hollywood Undead & Tech N9ne with special guests Set it Off & Zero 9:36. Tickets start at $49.50. Visit www.Ticketmaster.com.
Friday, 5/2/2025
DJ Karl Almaria - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
Decades of DJ experience, a multi-genre comfort zone, creative mixing style, and on-point track selection have taken him to DJ gigs all around Chicago, 19 USA states, and as far away as the Philippines & Mexico. On occasion, he performs as a duo with his brother Geto Mark AKA Mark Almaria as The Flying Almaria Brothers.
The Iron Maidens - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Formed in 2001, The Iron Maidens have quickly established themselves as one of southern California’s most popular tribute acts and are rapidly gaining international recognition.
Saturday, 5/3/2025
Marilyn Manson - Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
"One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1" the 12th album by Marilyn Manson featuring the singles "As Sick As The Secrets Within" , "Raised The Red Flag" and "Sacrilegious" was released worldwide on November 22nd, 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records. Tickets start at $99. 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.
Freak on a Leash - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Over the past 10 years, Freak On A Leash have worked hard at creating a name for themselves in the Chicagoland tribute scene while replicating the golden days of Korn.
Friday, 5/9/2025
DJ Dave C - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
DJ Dave C was born and raised in Bucktown/Humboldt Park area in Chicago. He started his love affair with music and the underground culture in the early 80's as a young break dancer. In 1985, he meets one of his best friends and fellow DJ Gabriel "Rock the house."
Mandalyn and the Hunters - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Indiana-based singer/songwriter Mandalyn has the rare kind of voice that can stir souls. Whether she is performing on her own or with her band, The Hunters, Wes Rettinger (Lead Guitar), Mo Taylor (Drums), Mike Boyle (Bass), and Jim Johnson (Keys) she has mesmerized audiences with her soaring, sultry vocal abilities.
Saturday, 5/10/2025
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.
To Be Announced - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Sunday, 5/11/2025
Dru Hill - Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 6 p.m.
Dru Hill's sound is known for its smooth harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and a mix of both classic soul influences and contemporary R&B vibes, which has earned them a lasting place in the music industry. Tickets start at $69. Visit www.Ticketmaster.com.
Friday, 5/16/2025
George Lopez - Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
George Lopez’s illustrious and multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, stand-up comedy, and late-night television. Lopez has broken ground for Latino comics by embracing his ethnicity, confronting racial stereotypes, and fighting for his community on and off the stage. Tickets start at $59.50. Visit www.Ticketmaster.com.
DJ Louie Diaz - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
From the Southside of Chicago and the Region, Louie Diaz has been a powerhouse in the DJ scene for over 25 years, blending old-school techniques with modern flair. With a deep-rooted love for music and an ear for great sound, Louie Diaz has earned a respected name in the industry, performing across various platforms and stages.
Latin Swing Factor - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Based out of Chicago, Il, Latin Swing Factor fuses traditional Puerto Rican salsa swing with a Chicago soulful twist and also excels at performing all the standard salsa band hits that has everyone on the dance floor!
Saturday, 5/17/2025
Chippendales - Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
World-Famous Chippendales Set to Seduce North American Cities “All Night Long” with Sizzling 2025 Tour A Sultry Spectacle of Flexing Muscle and Magnetic Charm. Tickets start at $39.50. Visit www.Ticketmaster.com.
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.
Nate Venturelli - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Country Singer Songwriter Nate Venturelli is from Northwest Indiana. Nate’s new single "Union Man'' a song written about the story of his grandfather's life growing up to becoming a Union Steelworker has gotten recognition from Union’s around the country, rave reviews, support from fans, and Country Radio.
Friday, 5/23/2025
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.
4CAST - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
4CAST – Spanning 4 Decades of Rock Founded in 1997, 4CAST has been rocking the Midwest stages for over 25 years.
Saturday, 5/24/2025
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).
Infinity - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Infinity has no limits or boundaries. They have a following that makes them one of the topmost successful cover bands in the nation's third-largest metropolis. INFINITY continues to break attendance records wherever they perform.
Friday, 5/30/2025
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.
Beyond the Blonde - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
BTB is the Midwest's only tribute to P!NK, Gwen Stefani, and Lady Gaga.
Saturday, 5/31/2025
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.
American Pie - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Hailing from the South Side of Chicago, American Pie delivers an authentic and unforgettable live experience bringing you the music of artists like Mumford and Sons, Dave Matthews, Zac Brown, The Lumineers, Bodeans, Nathaniel Rateliff and MORE!