Author: Jozie Hunter
FEBRUARY 14 | 8:30PM
SOLD OUT
Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open one hour prior to show start time.
You can take the boy out of the trailer park, but you can’t take the trailer park out of the boy… stand-up comedian Dusty Slay grew up on Lot 8 of a mobile home neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, with a love for both classic country and rock and a career history peppered with jobs like waiting tables and selling pesticides. Now the Alabama native with the “We’re having a Good Time” attitude is hitting cities all across the country playing comedy clubs and selling out theaters filled with fans eager to imitate his signature Wave.
The trucker hat, long hair and mustache, flannel shirt and oversized glasses aren’t affectations to cultivate a stage persona as the B-side of a 1970s Bob Seger track—it’s just Dusty. As a young boy, growing up in a trailer park, Dusty never felt like he was poor. He didn’t even know folks were better off than him until he went to school and was the only kid whose home address said “Lot 8 Moore’s Trailer Park”. In his comedy he reflects, “We never felt poor, we just didn’t have everything growing up. Like instead of ice cream, my mom would just pour milk into a bowl and then she’d call us in the room and say ‘welp, you’re too late!’” Raised by a single mother with two daughters from a previous marriage, Dusty’s unique family home was never lacking for warmth or love. His father, always present in his life from the very beginning, made sure to show him the simple joys of boyhood adventure. “We never had real pets growing up, we just had prisoners of nature. A dog would wander up, we’d chain it to a tree. Now he’s ours.”
As he came of age and started joining the workforce, Dusty had many jobs. He had multiple stints as a dishwasher and waiter at restaurants and food chains like Papa Johns, Jim Bob’s Chicken Fingers as well as a couple tours with Western Sizzlin’ and the historic Hyman’s Seafood. He spent 8 years as a pesticide salesman selling to hardware chains like Lowes and Home Depot. “A lot of people would come up to me and ask weird questions like, we want something that’s gonna kill the insects but not harm the environment. I’d say well, ‘How bout a shoe’. Cause I’m selling pesticides here.” In 2001, Dusty bought back his childhood home, the trailer that he grew up in. At this time he made plans to join the army, but an untimely arrest for marijuana possession disrupted those plans. Later that September terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York and months after the country was at war. “Everything happens for a reason” says Dusty. After a few years of improv classes, in 2008 Dusty was inspired to try his hand at stand-up comedy where he found his true calling. He won the Charleston Comedy Competition and was named Charleston City Paper’s Stand Up Comedian of the year in his then hometown two years in a row. In 2014 he made the move to Nashville and made Comedy a full-time gig touring comedy clubs all across the country.
The Nashville scene welcomed Dusty with open arms and at age 36, Slay became the youngest comedian at the time to ever perform on the legendary Grand Ole Opry stage. To date he’s logged dozens of appearances in front of “his people” on the historic stage in the last few years fully embedding himself in the country music scene and having been asked to host some of the biggest events across the subculture, including Hangover Fest at the ACMs in Las Vegas in 2022 and CMA Fest’s Forever Country Stage with the likes of Scotty McCreery, Dustin Lynch, Lainey Wilson and some of the most iconic names in the genre.
It wasn’t long before his comedy caught the attention of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon where he’s since performed 6 unforgettable late-night sets, firmly establishing himself as a crowd favorite and bona fide star on the silver screen. His breakout performances launched him into the Netflix family featuring as one of six comics in season 3 of The Stand Ups, highlighting the brightest new comedians at the top of their game in ½-hour stand-up comedy formats. Dusty made his solo Netflix debut January 2024 with his first one-hour special, WORKIN’ MAN, celebrating his many years as a “road dog” comic, and the material he’s honed and crafted, reflecting on his trailer park upbringing, the hilarious nuance of hourly shift work and the amusing idiosyncrasies of everyday life.
WORKIN’ MAN opened to tremendous success on the Netflix platform paving the way for partnerships and collaborations with iconic brands like Cracker Barrel, Lugz and Field & Stream. Appearances on Hollywood Squares with Drew Barrymore as well as trending podcasts like This Past Weekend with Theo Von and Kill Tony have continue to raise Dusty’s profile from Nashville legend to mainstream comedy hero. In the summer of ’25, Dusty released his latest Netflix special WET HEAT, a love letter to the south sharing his experiences traveling the country and getting into mischief in the hot and muggy regions he’s always called home.
MARCH 13 | 8PM
Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open one hour prior to show start time.
Since breaking out on America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us, viral sensation Piff the Magic Dragon has captured the nation’s heart with his unforgettable television appearances, Las Vegas residency, national sold-out tours and an absolute devotion to snacks.
A masterful blend of stand-up comedy and jaw-dropping magic, delivered with his signature dry British wit, Piff, alongside his co-star Mr Piffles, the World’s First Magic Performing Chihuahua™, have headlined the iconic Flamingo Hotel and Casino, entertaining over 500,000 guests since 2015.
Though Mr Piffles recently passed away after more than 5,000 memorable performances, his legacy continues with Mr Piffles II, a scientifically cloned and equally magical successor who has seamlessly joined Piff on stage. The pair recently celebrated an extension of their residency with a new three-year deal, solidifying Piff’s place as one of Vegas’s premier acts.
In May 2024, Piff was honored as Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts, also known as The Magic Castle, joining previous recipients such as Penn & Teller, David Blaine and Siegfried & Roy.
Previously, Piff was named one of Variety’s Top Ten Comics to Watch, crowned champion of TBS’ Tournament Of Laughs, and made history as the first performer to win Best Comedian, Best Magician and Best Headliner at the Best Of Las Vegas Awards. In addition to his accolades, Piff has performed at legendary venues including Radio City Music Hall, Sydney Opera House, and even the London Zoo.
His first comedy special, Reptile Dysfunction, filmed at the Piff the Magic Dragon Theatre, is out now, as is his debut book, Piff The Magic Book Vol 1.
Most recently, Piff appeared on the latest season of Netflix’s Queer Eye showcasing his unique blend of humor and heart as he receives a fresh new makeover from the Fab Five.
APRIL 18 | 7PM
Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open one hour prior to show start time.
CLUTCH shares more in common with The Grateful Dead, Rush, and the Allman Brothers than their heavy riffs and heady twists-of-phrase might suggest. Because like those bands, the supporters who adore CLUTCH are there for the experience, community, and authentic connection.
To love CLUTCH is to feel a sense of ownership, membership, and belonging.
Seneca Valley High School classmates Neil Fallon (vocals), Tim Sult (guitar), Dan Maines (bass), and Jean-Paul Gaster (drums) share an unshakeable musical and personal bond now three decades strong. Shaped by the same region which birthed Bad Brains, Minor Threat, and Rites Of Spring, CLUTCH crafts hyper-literate and libertine jams informed by hardcore fury and fuzzy, athletic, stoner rock.
A worldwide cabal of fans and critics cherish the band’s dense and diverse catalog of underground classics, released through major labels, indies, and since 2009, Clutch’s own Weathermaker imprint. Sunrise On Slaughter Beach, the band’s thirteenth studio album, is a slamming summary of everything that makes the band great and another giant leap forward into career longevity.
“There’s no question that Clutch etched themselves a name in the pantheon of great rock bands,” Lambgoat wrote in 2004. Classic Rock Magazine counted 2013’s Earth Rocker and 2015’s Psychic Warfare among the 50 Best Rock Albums of the 2010s. Rolling Stone described 2018’s Book of Bad Decisions as “bathed in the grit and liberal fuzz tone that have made their live shows legendary.”
Those live shows over the years include tours with Slayer, System Of A Down, and Marilyn Manson, and more recent co-headlining treks with Dropkick Murphys, Killswitch Engage, and Mastodon. Like Slayer or Iron Maiden, CLUTCH outlasted rock bands anchored to “hit songs” and the pressure of replicating them. The foursome from Germantown, Maryland, isn’t bound by trends. Across 13 studio albums and assorted releases since 1991, they’ve earned a reputation as one of the best around.
JANUARY 31 | 6PM
Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open at 5:45PM.
Get ready to rock for a cause!
Join us inside Anthem at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City for an unforgettable night of music, fun, and philanthropy at “miracles in anthem” – a benefit concert supporting the Miracle League of Sioux City!
Come enjoy some of the best music in the area featuring Above The Covers, one of northwest Iowa’s premier cover band, and an exclusive opening performance by the one and only Ben Erdmann. This is a night where music and community come together to make a real difference.
Not only will you be rocking out, but you’ll also have the chance to bid on amazing items during our silent auction, all while helping us continue our mission to provide children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to play and experience the joy of teamwork.
Live music: featuring Ben Erdmann and Above The Covers!
Silent auction: bid on exclusive items and experiences!
make a difference: support The Miracle League and help provide opportunities for our amazing athletes this night is about more than just great music—it’s about creating miracles in our community. Your presence helps us SAY YES to giving everyone the chance to play!
Don’t miss out – rock for a cause, and let’s make a difference together!
MARCH 6 | 8PM
Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open one hour prior to show start time.
The ONLY band of its kind given the literal thumbs up by PRINCE himself…
Chase & Ovation is the World’s 19yr running Premier Prince Tribute Show based out of Prince’s beloved hometown of Minneapolis, MN. Chase & Ovation has been performing exclusively the music of Prince (live in concert) for the past 19 years including their Monthly Residency at the world-famous Bunkers Music Bar in Minneapolis, made famous around the world by PRINCE HIMSELF. Fans of the show have often included some of Prince’s former bandmates and family members who give Chase & Ovation the highest marks for reproducing Prince’s music ‘the way it is meant to be played, heard, and felt’. This high-energy, “Spot On”, audio and visually captivating production brings you the very best of Prince throughout his expansive career in this one-of-a-kind arena-caliber concert experience. Performing hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and beyond, Chase & Ovation delivers one of the greatest live music performances in the tribute world to represent one of the greatest musicians of all time…PRINCE!
FEBRUARY 28 | 8PM
Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open one hour prior to show start time.
The Back in Black tribute band is an incredible, exciting, high energy reproduction of a concert performance of AC/DC. All the members of Back in Black live in Dallas/Fort Worth area and are experienced musicians not only dedicated to the sound and look, but also capturing the power and excitement of AC/DC. We stand above the other AC/DC tributes, because we include tribute performances of both Bon Scott and Brian Johnson.
Back In Black was formed in late 2000 by former LA bandmates Mike Mroz (Angus) and Darren Caperna (Bon & Brian). Mike had always recognized the potential of this project due to Darren’s uncanny ability to transcend both the spirit of Bon Scott and Brian Johnson into his voice. Ken Schiumo (drums), Ramiro Noriega (guitar), and Sheldon Conrad (bass) were recruited from other great Dallas bands. In March of 2016, AC/DC auditioned lead singer Darren Caperna to replace Brian Johnson for their current world tour. They are one of the first tribute bands chosen by Live Nation/CBS Radio to tour all the House of Blues! In 2013 they were featured on AXS TV Worlds Greatest Tribute Bands and have performed their first Symphony concert with the Calgary Philharmonic in October 2013. They toured major arenas and theaters as part of the Classic Rock Experience in 2008/2009. They Headlined concerts at the Calgary Saddledome and Edmonton Arena.
For the fifth year in a row, they will headline the world’s largest Tribute Festival, Jacks Throwback, in Dallas. They also performed to over 36,000 people at the Bone Bash in Ft Worth, and have been recruited by Sony Music, AC/DC’s new record label, to promote catalog sales. 20th Century Fox have chosen Back in Black over all other tribute bands to record AC/DC’s classics “TNT” and “A Long Way to the Top” for two of their movies, Napoleon Dynamite and Garage Days.
Back in Black has also performed with Cheap Trick, Foghat, Bad Company, Loverboy, Jackyl, Blue Oyster Cult, Grand Funk Railroad, Head East, Seven Mary Three, Cardboard Vampires, Living Colour, Better than Ezra, Ted Nugent, Warrant, April Wine, Great White, Night Ranger, Kansas, Quiet Riot, Violent Femmes, Badfinger and Vince Neil of Motley Crue.
APRIL 4 | 8PM
Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open one hour prior to show start time.
Fiercely rooted in the classics, the girl who left her Kentucky home and high school at 16 to take a job at Dollywood has grown into a woman who embraces the genre’s forward progression. GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce lit a fire with her debut album Every Little Thing and the PLATINUM-certified history-making title track, and she hasn’t slowed down since. With the praised release of her highly anticipated fourth album, hummingbird (June 7, Big Machine Records), Pearce continues to resonate with her honest lyrics and timeless musicality. The critically acclaimed album includes lead single “we don’t fight anymore” (featuring Chris Stapleton), which earned Pearce her second GRAMMY® nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance and fifth Top 5 Country Radio hit, as well as the blazing single “truck on fire” which Pearce debuted on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In October, Pearce will head out on her headlining hummingbird world tour where she’ll connect with fans across the globe following a run of 45 sold-out shows as direct support on Tim McGraw’s Standing Room Only Tour. Pearce, now a Grand Ole Opry and Kentucky Music Hall of Fame member, has come a long way from the pain she felt writing her critically acclaimed and commercially lauded third studio album 29 which includes Country Radio chart toppers “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” with Ashley McBryde and PLATINUM-certified “What He Didn’t Do.” For the PLATINUM-certified “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” Pearce picked up her second consecutive ACM Music Event of the Year in 2022 and marked the third duet between two solo women to top Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The song also took home the 2022 CMA Musical Event of the Year and won a GRAMMY® Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, marking Pearce’s first and making history as the first female pairing to win in the category. In addition, Pearce’s 3x PLATINUM-certified “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Lee Brice won both the 2020 CMA Awards Musical Event and 2021 ACM Awards Music Event, plus ACM Single of the Year. In 2023, Pearce joined Blake Shelton’s BACK TO THE HONKY TONK TOUR and made her 100th performance at the Grand Ole Opry. For tour dates and more, visit CarlyPearce.com.
JANUARY 24 | 8PM
Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open one hour prior to show start time. No ticket purchase necessary.
The Dojo Saints are a power trio from Sioux City, Iowa. These style melding troubadours cook up songs infused with reggae, punk, blues, grunge and Latin music.
They will keep you dancing and moshing all night long.
With two lead singers and rocking multiple genres, you will never know what sound is coming up next.
JANUARY 10 | 8PM
Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open one hour prior to show start time. No ticket purchase necessary.
Whiskey River was born in 2022 and came out swinging with their modern country flare. Whiskey River is one of the fastest rising country cover bands in the Midwest. In less than 3 years Whiskey River has had HUGE milestones as they have embarked on their musical journey.
In 2023 Whiskey River was named winner of the Omaha Choice Awards for live band, a big accomplishment for the band their first year out. In 2024 & 2025 the band was named Back to Back 1st place winner by the Omaha Choice Awards for live band and also named Omaha‘s Best winner for Local Band of 2025. The success in less than 4 years is something amazing for the cover band. Whiskey River brings you some of the most modern hits and gives you that new country feel.
JANUARY 23 | 8PM
Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open one hour prior to show start time.
Heartless, is an in-your-face full-on rock experience, paying homage to one of the best bands in rock history- HEART! We play all of Heart’s greatest hits from both the 70’s and 80’s, and while we may not look like the band, we sure sound like em. Check out our next show and we know you’ll agree that when done with care and…well…heart, these songs become an undeniable force for both performers and spectators alike.
Carrie Deans- guitar and vox
Nancy Masson- keys and vox
Greg Norden- bass and vox
Mike Geronsin- lead guitar
Jim Bartell- drums and vox
Chris Blood- sound tech
