Author: Jozie Hunter
AUGUST 29 | 8PM
SOLD OUT
Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open one hour prior to show start time.
For more than 20 years, BlackHawk has shared a unique sense of harmony with their voices, their songs and their fans. It’s a harmony that has sold over 7 million albums, scored some of the most distinctive country radio hits of the ‘90s, and still draws tens of thousands of fans to their electrifying live performances. Today BlackHawk continues to honor its past as it forges its future and does it all with a commitment that takes their music – and the harmony – to a whole new level.
Paul had previously co-founded Southern Rock legends, The Outlaws, as well as leading the popular ‘80s rockers The Henry Paul Band. Van Stephenson had mainstream pop success as an ‘80s singer-songwriter-guitarist (“Modern Day Delilah”). And Dave Robbins had written hits for Eric Clapton and Kenny Rogers while partnering with Stephenson to write a series of classic #1 hits for Restless Heart, including “The Bluest Eyes In Texas” and “Big Dreams In A Small Town.
BlackHawk’s 1993 self-titled Arista debut album launched with the smash single “Goodbye Says It All”, followed by the Top 5 hits “Every Once in a While”, “I Sure Can Smell the Rain”, “Down in Flames” and “That’s Just About Right”. The album soon certified Double-Platinum, and the band received an ACM nomination as Best New Vocal Group Of The Year. BlackHawk followed up with the hit albums Strong Enough, Love & Gravity and Sky’s The Limit, which collectively featured such hits as “I’m Not Strong Enough To Say No”, “Like There Ain’t No Yesterday”, “Big Guitar”, “Almost A Memory Now”, “There You Have It” and “Postmarked Birmingham”. It was an unprecedented run of hits for a band that never quite fit the standard country mold. “Getting a BlackHawk record on the radio was often a tough sell,” explains Henry, “for the same reason country radio rejected bands like The Mavericks, The Dixie Chicks and Alison Krauss. But we were committed to smart, strong songs whether they fit the format or not. And the fans responded.”
But at the height of the trio’s success in 1999, Van Stephenson was diagnosed with an aggressive form of melanoma. “Van’s contribution to the group was enormous,” Henry says. “He could be a tremendously gifted songwriter and a deeply spiritual guy. We found ourselves at a crossroads as a band, and it would have been an easy time for country music to count us out.”
“Two days before Van passed away, Henry and I went to visit him,” Dave remembers. “Van was in a wheelchair at this point, and we took him for a stroll around his neighborhood. We spent the morning just talking, reminiscing about our career and good times together. Towards the end of our visit, Van said, “I’ve got two things to ask of you guys. First, do what you can to help raise awareness and find a cure for this thing. The other is, don’t quit. There’s still a lot of great music left in BlackHawk.’” Since Van’s death on April 8th, 2001, the band and its fans have raised nearly a quarter of a million dollars for The Van Stephenson Memorial Cancer Fund at Nashville’s Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
Henry and Dave regrouped and soon returned to the album charts with their Greatest Hits – dedicated to Van and featuring his final track “Ships Of Heaven” – as well as 2002’s Spirit Dancer and 2011’s Down From The Mountain, along with a touring schedule that brought the music to fans like never before. “Our audiences today are often full of 18 to 30 years old,” says Dave. “They listened to us as kids and still have a love for the music we made. That’s a big part of what propels us to keep creating as writers and performers.”
For the fans, for the music and for the brotherhood of Henry and Dave, harmony remains a powerful force. BlackHawk continues to record new music – including their well-received 2015 Brothers Of The Southland album, a forthcoming Christmas record and an acoustic greatest hits album – and deliver stellar live shows, backed by an all-star band of veteran country and southern rock players. “BlackHawk has a 20-year history of a certain kind of song craft as well as a quality of performance,” Henry says with pride.
JUNE 8 | 11AM-3PM
Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open at 10:30AM.
SUX PRIDE was established in 2016 and the core value for our organization has always been simple. Love will always win. The organization was founded to give queer people a space to come together and celebrate one another. Throughout the years we have grown and have showcased to Siouxland and neighboring, cities, and states that we are here, we are queer, and we are not going anywhere. Our event takes place the first weekend of June. The Board is comprised of every queer person on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum and allies. We meet throughout the year and create meaningful opportunities that leave an everlasting impact on our community. We showcase some of the richest and most diverse talent in the area. Drag artists, burlesque artists, musical acts, and other artists have a safe space to showcase their artistry. We have had the privilege to expand our reach and have even been featured in local publications such as The Sioux City Journal and KTIV News Channel. SUX Pride has been recognized as one of the largest growing pride events in the Midwest by The Sioux City Journal.
AUGUST 23 | 8PM
Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open one hour prior to show start time.
From the creators of the World Famous Afrodisiacs comes The Spazmatics, bringing all the awesome sounds, styles, and way-cool dance steps we’d love to forget from the 1980s. Complete with skinny ties, Brill Creamed hair, and horn-rimmed glasses, The Spazmatics recaptures the best of the worst. Their outstanding musicianship combined with creative flair and style makes for an evening of pure energy and entertainment.
JULY 26 | 7PM
Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open one hour prior to show start time.
Multi-platinum American rockers, HINDER, continue to drive a career of longevity that few bands achieve.
As one of the few bands to grab massive cross-over success, HINDER’s 2005 debut album, Extreme Behavior, climbed to #6 on the Billboard 200 chart and was the 2nd Top Rock Album. Get Stoned would be the album’s first radio single, climbing to a #4 mainstream rock spot. What followed would end up being one of the biggest songs of the year, Lips of an Angel, which peaked within the top 10 across several Billboard singles charts, including #1 at Top 40 and Pop 100. Extreme Behavior has since been certified 3x Platinum. In 2008 their sophomore effort, Take It To The Limit, surpassed their debut by peaking at #4 on the Billboard 200 and hitting the Mainstream Rock chart at #3 with single Use Me. This solidified HINDER as the biggest new breakout rock act and catapulting them into packed arenas worldwide with the likes of Aerosmith, Mötley Crüe, Nickelback, 3 Doors Down, Papa Roach, and many others. HINDER proved consistent record hit making by following up with a #1 Top Modern
Rock/Alternative Album, All American Nightmare (LP 3), and a #3 Top Hard Rock Album, Welcome To The Freakshow (LP 5).
NOVEMBER 15 | 8PM
Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open one hour prior to show start time.
A CELEBRATION OF LAUGHTER AND LOVE Join us for a heartfelt and hilarious tribute to the legendary Ron Sexton, better known as Donnie Baker, a beloved comedian and longtime star of The Bob & Tom Show. This memorial show brings together some of Ron’s closest friends and comedic comrades, including Bob Zany, Greg Hahn, Costaki Economopoulos, and other Bob & Tom Show favorites telling never heard stories of Ron with rare video footage as well. We’re hitting the road, touring Ron’s favorite towns across the nation, spreading laughter and love in honor of his incredible legacy. This one-of-a-kind show is a celebration of the humor, joy, and unforgettable memories Ron shared with his fans and fellow comedians.
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Sat, November 15th from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM
AUGUST 22 | 8PM
Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open one hour prior to show start time.
After his groundbreaking win on Last Comic Standing in 2006, Josh Blue has risen through the ranks to become a well-established headliner at venues throughout the world. In 2018, Josh crushed his set on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In the same year, he was honored with a performance at the William H. Macy Gala at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada. He wrapped up 2018 by recording his fifth hour special, Broccoli, at his home club, Comedy Works in Denver, CO. In 2021, following his 3rd place finish on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Josh Blue hit the road with his As NOT Seen on TV Tour. Josh does over 200 shows a year, continuing to spread laughter and break down stereotypes of people with disabilities. His stand-up routine is in a constant state of evolution and his off-the-cuff improvisational skills guarantee that no two shows are alike.
Josh represented the United States in 8 countries as a member of the US Paralympic Soccer Team. Josh and his team were thoroughly disgraced in the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece by not scoring a single goal. He is a single father living in Denver, CO with his son and daughter. Don’t miss Josh as he travels to a city near you in 2025!
SUNDAY, MAY 4 | 1PM-8PM
Must be 21 or older to attend. No ticket purchase necessary.
ALS in the Heartland invites your to the Rockin’ For A Cure: Pete Goede ALS Benefit Concert inside Anthem at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City.
Join us for a LIVE and FREE event filled with great music, all in support of families affected by ALS.
This concert is held in memory of Pete Goede, the lead singer of “The Establishment,” a band inducted into the Iowa Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 2008. Pete performed at the Rockin’ For ALS Benefit Concert in 2015, just months before his passing. The event’s name was changed to Rockin’ For A Cure to honor Pete’s legacy and his dedication to raising awareness for ALS.
Featuring:
Steven Bankey and the Flatland Band
Missouri Blend
Rock Bottom
The Establishment
and a Live Auction
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23-SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Limited time only! $30 per person.
While supplies last. We reserve the right to modify or cancel this promotion at any time. Tax and gratuity not included.
SUNDAY, APRIL 20 | 11AM-2:30PM
Call 712.226.7610 to reserve your table.
Reservations my be required. Seating is limited. Main + Abbey is closed Monday, April 21 through Tuesday, April 22.
AUGUST 1 | 8PM
Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open one hour prior to show start time.
Multi-platinum artists Fitz and The Tantrums have energized popular music and culture with a series of unshakable, undeniable, and ubiquitous anthems and albums. Since 2008, the Los Angeles collective have magnified the scope of pop with a dash of indie, a dose of soul, and a whole lot of dancefloor-ready bounce. Their catalog spans fan favorite records such as Pickin’ up the Pieces [2010], More Than Just A Dream [2013], the gold-certified Fitz and The Tantrums [2016], and All the Feels [2019]. Along the way, they’ve impressively tallied just shy of 4 billion streams and counting powered by enduring hits such as the 4x-platinum “HandClap,” 3x-platinum “Out of My League,” platinum “The Walker,” and gold “Moneygrabber.” As an inescapable presence, their music has notably coursed through the mainstream conversation, soundtracking films on NETFLIX and campaigns for CVS Wellness, Sunchips, Sofi, Xfinity, Walmart, Norwegian Cruise Line, Lays, and Wells Fargo, to name a few. Beyond standout performances everywhere from Coachella and Bonaroo to numerous late-night television shows, they’ve consistently sold out some of the most iconic venues in the world, including The Forum and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Not to mention, they’ve incited the applause from Rolling Stone, Billboard, People, and more. Fitz and The Tantrums’ most recent album Let Yourself Free arrived in 2022 with bold, bright, and buoyant singles “Sway” and “Moneymaker.” The band closed 2023 with their Perfect Holiday EP, featuring original songs to ring in the holiday season.
Fitz and The Tantrums are: Michael “Fitz” Fitzpatrick (vocals), Noelle Scaggs (vocals), James King (saxophone, flute), Jeremy Ruzumna (keyboards), and Joseph Karnes (bass).
