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/
May 2024
Friday, 5/3/2024
Musiq Soulchild with Eric Benet – Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
Musiq Soulchild, born Taalib Johnson, is one of the most influential R&B singers of his generation. Weaned on Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Donny Hathaway, Musiq pioneered the "neo-soul" movement of the early millennium. Tickets start at $49.50. www.Ticketmaster.com
The Aftermath– Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
The Aftermath is an Indiana born and raised on rock and roll band that takes it to the next level. With their vocal harmonies and musical expertise they cover some of the most challenging music out there. The Aftermath set list will include songs from classic rock bands such as Rush, Deep Purple, Heart, and The Doobie Brothers, as well as newer music from artists like Maroon 5, Garbage, and Miley Cyrus and everything in between.
Nate Venturelli - Hard Rock Café 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.
Saturday, 5/4/2024
An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee – Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
David Foster is one of the most illustrious composers of our time. With 16 Grammy Awards, including three for Producer of the Year, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and Three Oscar nominations for "Best Original Songs," Foster has earned a reputation as a keen spotter of new talent, playing a key role in the discovery and career launches of Celine Dion, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé. Tickets start at $49.50. 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. Dj Slash was a former resident at Sal’s Place in Highland, Indiana, and local Salsa hot spots. He spun at various Northwest Indiana clubs such as Matey’s in Michigan City, The Hard Rock Casino for Cinco De Mayo, and Streeter's Tap in Downtown Chicago just to name a few.
Visions of Santana - Hard Rock Café 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.
Friday, 5/10/2024
Omar Coleman– Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
Born & Raised on the Westside of Chicago, Omar Coleman is the real deal. A recent nominee for "Most Outstanding Musician" by Living Blues Magazine, his soulful vocals and fiery harmonica skills have entertained audiences from the Windy City to San Francisco, France to Brazil and beyond. Confident in his abilities as a singer, harmonica player and songwriter. Omar is steeped in the classic blues sounds of his home city yet unafraid to take them in a more contemporary direction. Omar Coleman, and his band, Westside Soul, are guaranteed to get your toes tapping and dancing about, as they bring the very best in Chicago's Blues and Soul music!
The After Party - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
"After Party brings a high energy performance with music spanning from the modern top 40 hits of today all the way back to the best classics of the past. A packed dance floor, an engaged audience, and unstoppable energy is what After Party delivers to help make your night one to remember forever."
Saturday, 5/11/2024
The Jacksons – Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
The Jacksons will take fans back to the days when they sang and danced to favorites such as “ABC,” “I’ll Be There” and “Give Me One More Chance” to give the audience an evening to remember. Other favorites include “Can You Feel It,” “Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground),” “Blame It On The Boogie” and “Stop, The Love You Save.” Tickets start at $69.50. www.Ticketmaster.com
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.
eve6 - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Known for hit songs “Here’s to the Night” and “Inside Out” rock band Eve6 rose to popularity in the 1990s.
Friday, 5/17/2024
Mississippi Heat – Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
Led by harmonica master and songwriter Pierre Lacocque, Mississippi Heat is a world-class Chicago Blues Band. Their motto is “Traditional Blues with a Unique Sound” as they present fresh yet vintage-based musical ideas.
Mr. Blotto - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Mr. Blotto is Chicago’s Original Jam Band. In their 30th year as a non-stop touring band with over a dozen albums and nearly 4000 concerts under their belt, Mr. Blotto is at this point, a force of nature to be experienced. Generational audiences are engaged and surprised constantly as the band breaks down norms and expectations by playing surprise albums in their entirety, or voyaging on complex musical odysseys. Always fun, always high-quality sound and always fresh, Mr. Blotto made it through the rough and tumble music world as survivors that now share their unparalleled professional experience and unbridled creativity in every show.
Saturday, 5/18/2024
DJ Lori – Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
As the Midwest's multi-award-winning lady DJ, DJ LORi brings a fresh remixed upbeat vibe mixture of your favorite classics of Mashups, House, Hiphop, R&B and Rock to her turntables. Having DJed for celebrities like NBA's Michael Jordan, Kelly Clarkson, Maroon 5 and many more, sending out waves of earful fun to the dancefloor is her known-signature style.
Seldom Told - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Seldom Told is a hard rock band from Northwest Indiana. Featuring the powerful vocals of Mira Faris, shredding lead guitar from Austin Faris, melodic thunder from bassist Derek Kalicky, and heavy riffs from rhythm guitarist Chase Hayes.
Sunday, 5/19/2024
Billy Idol – Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
For forty-five years, Billy Idol has been one of the faces and voices of rock’n’roll, with an artistic resume to match the brilliant light of the image. First as the camera-ready front man for Generation X, between 1977 and 1981 Billy emerged with three albums that made positivity, emotional depth, and high pop synonymous with punk rock. In 1982, Billy embarked on a remarkable transatlantic/transgenre solo career that integrated clubland throb, wide-screen depth and drama, rockabilly desperation, the bold and simple lines of punk, and rock’n’roll decadence. Tickets start at $69.50. www.Ticketmaster.com
Friday, 5/24/2024
John Primer and the Real Deal Blues Band– Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
John Primer has undisputedly helped build the sound and style of Chicago blues as we know it today. The echos of tradition bellowing from the birthplaces he played such as: Maxwell Street, Theresa's, Checkerboard and Rosa's Lounges, pulse from every chord in his fingers today. John Primer is a Chicago Blues Living Legend.
Starlight City - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Starlight City brings a wide array of pop & rock providing the ultimate party, ranging in music from Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, Miranda Lambert and Dua Lipa, all the way to Bruno Mars, The Killers, Backstreet Boys, Sir Elton John, Panic! At The Disco, and more! A Starlight City show is a spectacle of moving music and energy that people love to party with, sing and dance to, and simply let go and enjoy the show. So come on out and enjoy the party you won’t want to miss
Saturday, 5/25/2024
Old School Hip Hop Legends – Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
The Return Of The Legends: Rakim, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane, EPMD. Tickets start at $59.00. www.Ticketmaster.com
DJ Nasty Boy Noel – Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
My name is Noel Cullen, aka DJ “Nasty Boy” Noel.
Together - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Together is the hottest English / Spanish showband in the Chicagoland area. The group is a twelve member band that is diversified in its musical styles, performing everything from pop to rhythm and blues to big band to latin rock and different Spanish selections. Its strength is its show, which combines outstanding vocal efforts and a tight state presentation
Sunday, 5/26/2024
Manuel Turizo – Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
Manuel Turizo, the acclaimed Colombian singer and songwriter known for his romantic style and ability to blend different genres, has thrilled his fans by announcing his highly anticipated tour across the United States. Throughout the month of October this year, this tour will encompass various American cities where the talented singer-songwriter promises to provide an unparalleled experience to his followers, forging a special connection to create indelible memories that will resonate in their souls long after the lights go out. Tickets start at $59.50. www.Ticketmaster.com
Thursday, 5/302024
Jake Owen – Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
With ten No.1 hit singles and over 3 billion U.S. on-demand streams, Jake Owen has ascended to stardom as a mainstay country staple. Known for his laid-back style and genre defining hits like "Barefoot Blue Jean Night," and "American Country Love Song," Owen's album, Greetings From... Jake, delivered three No.1 hits - "Made For You," "Homemade" and " I Was Jack (You Were Diane)." Tickets start at $45. www.Ticketmaster.com
Friday, 5/31/2024
Smokey Robinson – Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
Acclaimed singer-songwriterSmokey Robinson's career spans over four decades of hits. He hasreceived numerous awards, including the GRAMMY Living Legend Award, NARAS LifetimeAchievement Award, Honorary Doctorate (Howard University), Kennedy CenterHonors, and the National Medal of Arts Award from the President of the United States. He has also been inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters' Hall of Fame. Tickets start at $89.50. www.Ticketmaster.com
Fletcher Rockwell – Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
With classic Americana-tinged rock & roll steeped in the blue-collar charm of their hometown, Chicago’s Fletcher Rockwell has been building a loyal fanbase throughout the Midwest since 2009.
Stache - Hard Rock Café 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!
June 2024
Saturday, 6/1/2024
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 meet one of his best friends and fellow DJ Gabriel "Rock the house".
Chronic Flannel- Hard Rock Café 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.
Friday, 6/7/2024
Vino Louden – Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
Vino Louden is a Chicago Blues Hall of Fame Inductee born in the small town of Hayti, Missouri. Since fronting his own band, Vino Louden Band has played venues locally and abroad, including Buddy Guys Legends, Hollywood Bowl, Windy City Live, House of Blues, Chicago Theater, and in Brazil, France, and Japan.
Hello Weekend - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Hello Weekend is a nonstop, hit after hit, party band. They not only bring high-energy sound with Christina's heart stopping vocals, but they bring a captivating stage presence and an overall transfixing performance, the likes of which, you won't soon forget!
Saturday, 6/8/2024
Dear Amy – Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
Amy "Frankie Jordan" McIntosh (yes, her real name is “Amy”) has been in the entertainment industry since the age of 14. She started her career as the lead singer of a Hollywood Records girl group and went on to record under Curb Records and Rock Mafia (Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez). Tickets start at $19.50. 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).
The Indigos - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
The Indigos are a high energy 7-11 piece alternative funk rock band featuring multiple vocalists, horn players, shredding guitars, a rock solid rhythm section, and a keytar. They will have you dancing and singing along all night to some of your favorite tunes dating back to the 60s up to modern day hits. The Indigos truly do all things upbeat and fun for a night to remember.
Friday, 6/14/2024
Ben Schwartz – Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
Ben can next be seen in Lord & Miller’s AppleTV+ miniseries THE AFTERPARTY, as well as the second season of Greg Daniels and Steve Carell’s Netflix series SPACE FORCE, in which he stars opposite stars Carell and John Malkovich. Ben is also the voice of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG for Paramount, the sequel of the franchise comes out in April 2022. Tickets start at $49.50. Ticketmaster.com
Ivy Ford – Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
Ivy Ford, is a singer, musician, and entertainer. Waukegan born and raised, at 26 she is quite the up and coming artist of the Chicago blues and live music scene.
Radio Gaga - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
In a parallel universe where rock stars are immortal, Freddie Mercury and Lady Gaga meet and develop a friendship and mutual admiration for each other’s art and music. So they decide to take their act out on the road for “The Concert that Never Was.” This 2-hour performance is typically broken into two one-hour acts. It brings you an integrated production show featuring the music of Queen and Lady Gaga, complete with duets and memorable moments, including features from “A Star Is Born.” Experience the essence of the two artists with stunning costume changes and choreography. The triumphant ending, which features an updated version of Queen’s legendary Live Aid performance from 1985, will leave you breathless. This unique combination is sure to be the next big thing.
Saturday, 6/15/2024
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.
Soul 2 The Bone - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
The Soul 2 The Bone Band plays the best in Motown, R & B, Pop, Disco, Neo-Soul, House Music, Contemporary & Jazz Standards and Gospel.