Hot Summer Beats: Rivers Casino Presents 2017 Free Concert Series

Pittsburgh Favorites Return for “Live on the River” Performances

PITTSBURGH — May 17, 2017 — The summer’s best tunes can be found right on the shores of the Ohio River. “Live on the River,” Rivers Casino’s free summer concert series is back this summer at the casino’s outdoor amphitheater. Guests can catch their favorite Pittsburgh bands and other popular groups live all summer long, while sipping on cool refreshments. The concert lineup kicks off Saturday, May 27 with a special performance by Velveeta.

This year’s lineup also includes: 

• June 2: Clash of the Decades 
• June 3: Chuck Blasko and The Vogues 
• June 9: Saddle Up
• July 2: Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers with Billy Price 
• July 3: Beatlemania Magic
• July 4: No Bad JuJu with special guest Chris Jameson
• July 7: Satisfaction (Rolling Stones tribute)
• July 21: Rockin’ the Paradise (Styx tribute)
• July 22: Shining Star and Get Ready (Earth, Wind & Fire and Temptations tribute)
• July 28: Chris Higbee with The Hobbs Sisters opening
• August 11: Head Games (Foreigner, Journey, Bon Jovi and Aerosmith tribute)

“This summertime tradition is one of our favorites; there’s no better way to spend a summer night than enjoying a live performance while sitting along the Ohio River,” said Craig Clark, general manager of Rivers Casino. “Our amphitheater provides the ideal waterfront backdrop for the ‘Live on the River’ series.” 

Guests will be able to purchase hot-off-the-grill favorites including hot dogs, hamburgers and grilled kielbasa, along with a variety of drinks to enjoy while listening to the live music. Access to the parking garage and casino is limited to guests ages 21 and up.

All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are free to the public. For more information, visit www.riverscasino.com.

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ABOUT RIVERS CASINO
Opened in 2009, Rivers Casino has been voted a “Best Place to Work” in the Pittsburgh Business Times, a “Top Workplace” in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, “Best Overall Gaming Resort” in Pennsylvania by Casino Player magazine and “Best Overall Casino” in Pennsylvania by Strictly Slots magazine. The casino features more than 2,900 slots, 92 table games, a 30-table poker room, nine distinctive restaurants and bars, a riverside amphitheater, a multi-purpose event space, live music performances, free parking and multiple promotions and giveaways daily. Already, more than $631 million in jackpots have been awarded to players at Rivers Casino. For more information, visit www.riverscasino.com.

MEDIA CONTACT: 
Garrett Allen 
For Rivers Casino
267-932-8760 x 303
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