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SUMMARY:ZZ Top at FireKeepers Casino
DESCRIPTION:FireKeepers Casino Hotel is excited to welcome back rock legends ZZ Top to the FireKeepers Casino Event Center on Friday\, August 28 at 8 p.m.\, with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Saturday\, April 25 at 10 a.m. and will be available online at FireKeepersCasino.com or in person at the FireKeepers Casino Box Office near the hotel lobby\, with prices starting at $99 plus fees. \n\nWith more than five decades of music behind them\, ZZ Top has built one of rock’s most recognizable careers through a signature blend of blues-driven rock\, sharp songwriting\, and unmistakable style. Formed in Texas in 1969\, the band rose from regional clubs to international fame with a sound rooted in the blues and defined by tight musicianship and swagger. \n\nTheir breakthrough came in the 1970s with acclaimed albums Tres Hombres and Fandango!\, featuring early hits like “La Grange” and “Tush\,” songs that remain staples of classic rock radio today.\nIn the 1980s\, ZZ Top reached massive commercial success with Eliminator\, which produced iconic hits including “Gimme All Your Lovin’\,” “Sharp Dressed Man\,” and “Legs.” The album’s heavy MTV rotation helped introduce the band to a new generation of fans. Follow-up Afterburner continued that momentum\, blending blues roots with modern rock production. \n\nToday\, the band features longtime members Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard\, along with Elwood Francis\, who joined in recent years. Together\, they continue to tour worldwide\, delivering the high-energy performances and signature sound that have defined ZZ Top for more than 50 years. \n\nKnown for their longevity and unmistakable image\, ZZ Top remains one of rock’s most enduring live acts. \n\n“We’re thrilled to welcome ZZ Top back to FireKeepers. They always deliver an electrifying show\, and it’s exciting to bring their iconic sound and energy to our guests in an intimate setting\,” said Jim Wise\, Vice President of Marketing at FireKeepers Casino Hotel.
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/zz-top-at-firekeepers-casino/
LOCATION:FireKeepers Casino Hotel\, 11177 E Michigan Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Entertained
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SUMMARY:Gene Simmons at FireKeepers Casino
DESCRIPTION:FireKeepers Casino Hotel will welcome rock legend\, entrepreneur\, and co-founder of KISS\, Gene Simmons\, to the FireKeepers Event Center for a live performance playing many of the classic KISS hits on Saturday\, September 19\, at 8 p.m.\, with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Saturday\, June 27\, at 10 a.m.\, starting at $49 plus applicable fees. Tickets will be available online at FireKeepersCasino.com or in person at the FireKeepers Casino Box Office\, located in the hotel lobby. \n\nGene Simmons is an internationally recognized rock icon and co-founder of KISS\, the RIAA’s top gold record award-winning group. Over a career spanning more than five decades\, Simmons helped transform KISS into one of the most successful touring and merchandising brands in music history\, with thousands of licensed products sold worldwide. \n\nBeyond music\, Simmons has built a global business portfolio as a serial entrepreneur\, including the Rock & Brews restaurant chain and the MoneyBag spirits line. He is also a New York Times bestselling author and has long been active in philanthropy\, supporting initiatives focused on veterans and children’s health. \n\nSimmons is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and was named to the Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2026. He is also a recipient of the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors and the 2025 World Smile Award from Operation Smile. In addition\, Simmons has been an outspoken advocate for artist compensation\, working with SoundExchange and supporting the American Music Fairness Act in Washington\, D.C. \n\n“Gene Simmons is one of the most recognizable figures in rock history and co-founder of KISS\,” said Jim Wise\, Vice President of Marketing. “We’re proud to bring a performer of his caliber to FireKeepers Casino Hotel for an evening that celebrates decades of music\, storytelling\, and entertainment.”
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/gene-simmons-at-firekeepers-casino/
LOCATION:FireKeepers Casino Hotel\, 11177 E Michigan Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Entertained
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