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Rock ‘N’ Roll Legend Johnny Rivers Coming to Rivers Casino & Resort- Cancelled

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Rivers Casino
Press Release
Jul 09, 2021

Johnny Rivers, who was slated to perform at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady, has cancelled all of his remaining 2021 performances and has confirmed his retirement due to his concerns regarding travel for the remainder of 2021. The dates will not be rescheduled.  He apologizes to his fans and ticket buyers, and hopes to see them down the road again sometime soon. For the full release on his retirement, please click here.

Schenectady, NY (July 9, 2021) – Legendary rock ‘n’ roll singer, songwriter, and record producer, Johnny Rivers, will bring his repertoire of classic rock staples to the stage at the Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center on Friday, September 10. The show, originally scheduled for April 25, 2020, is the first concert at the Event Center since Rivers Casino reopened in September of 2020. All tickets purchased for the original show are still good for the September 10 concert. 

A two-time Grammy Award winner, Johnny Rivers has sold more than 30-million records, with 29 chart hits including “Memphis,” “Secret Agent Man,” “Poor Side of Town,” “Baby, I Need Your Lovin’,” and “Summer Rain”.   

Born in New York City, River’s historic career began when he was just 15 and recorded his first single, “Hey Little Girl”, which went on to become a regional hit. From there a string of hits followed, along with other amazing career highlights including his signing of The Fifth Dimension to his record label, appearances on all the major TV networks, a slot at The Monterey Pop Festival, and numerous songs featured in major motion pictures.

The Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center is just steps away from the casino gaming floor and The Landing Hotel. For more details about this show, and to make reservations at The Landing Hotel, please visit RiversCasino.com/Schenectady.

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