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Music fan faves come to Gold Strike
Hoobastank, Better Than Ezra and Gin Blossoms are in the mix
TUNICA — Gold Strike Casino Resort is set for an exciting season of live music, with a diverse lineup of country, rock, and funk acts. From June through September, the Tunica, Mississippi, venue welcomes Niko Moon, Lorrie Morgan, Hoobastank, The Memphis Allstars and Better Than Ezra.
Gold Strike continues its stellar summer and fall concert series with more must-see acts These
performances promise high-energy
evenings and timeless hits in the venue’s
intimate setting.
Hoobastank performs Friday, July 3.
The American rock band formed in 1994 in Agoura Hills, California, by vocalist Doug Robb, guitarist Dan Estrin, drummer Chris Hesse, and original bassist Markku Lappalainen.
The band rose to global fame with the 2003 platinum single “The Reason,” a heartfelt power ballad that became a radio staple and helped the group sell millions of albums across six studio releases. Known for high-energy anthems like “Crawling in the Dark” and “Running Away,” the Grammy- nominated rockers have sold over 10 million albums worldwide and continue deliveringunforgettableliveshows.
with Stax Records, Albert King, and Black Oak Arkansas—the band delivers high-octane, feel-good sets rooted in the city’s legendary musical heritage.
Better Than Ezra closes out the lineup Saturday, September 12. The alternative rock band formed in 1988 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, by singer-songwriter Kevin Griffin and bassist Tom
The Memphis Allstars take the stage Friday, July 17. This all-star ensemble features some of Memphis’s most respected session musicians, blending R&B, rock ’n’ roll, soul, and blues with authentic Southern flair. Formed in 1983 by keyboardist-guitarist Greg Reding—who previously worked
Gin Blossoms set to perform at Gold Strike Theatre on Sunday, September 6.
See the Gin Blossoms on Sunday, September 6. The Gin Blossoms emerged from the early ‘90s alternative rock scene in Tempe, Arizona. Their 1992 breakthrough album New Miserable Experience spawned massive hits like “Hey Jealousy” and “Found Out
About You,” both reaching the Top 40 and dominating radio. The band enjoyed huge popularity with power-pop anthems blending melancholy lyrics and catchy hooks, selling millions
and defining post-grunge alternative rock for a generation. Coming soon: Our Lady Peace 30th Anniversary, Thursday, October 8. The multi-platinum alternative rock band was formed in 1992, and achieved global success with iconic hits like “Superman’s Dead,” “Clumsy” and “Somewhere Out There,” selling more than 5 million albums worldwide and earning more than 360 million streams. Among an elite group of just 13 Music Canada Diamond-certified artists, the band has three triple-platinum and five double-platinum certifications. In 2025, the band was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame and followed the milestone with a U.S. amphitheater tour alongside
Live and Collective Soul.
Purchase tickets at Goldstrike.com. Call (866) 245-4536 for
ticket information and (888) 245-7829 for hotel information.
Hoobastank comes to Gold Strike on July 3.
Drummond. They broke through in 1995 with the multi- platinum album Deluxe and its chart-topping single “Good,” followed by enduring favorites like “Desperately Wanting.” With catchy melodies and introspective lyrics, the group continues to thrill fans after more than 35 years.
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