Southern Rock Legends 38 Special Coming In September

Southern Rock Legends 38 Special Coming In September

Schenectady, NY (June 30, 2023) – Legendary rockers, 38 Special, will be bringing their signature blast of southern rock to the Rivers Casino & Resort Event Center on Friday, September 1, 2023. 38 Special will thrill fans with an evening of arena rock radio classics including “Hold On Loosely”, “Rockin’ Into the Night”, “Caught Up in You”, and many more.

Tickets go on sale on this Friday, June 30 at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $65, plus taxes and fees, and will be available at RiversCasino.com/Schenectady. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.

Since 1976, 38 Special has released more than 15 albums with sales of over 20-million, along with numerous Gold and Platinum album awards. The band is associated with a string of 80’s and 90’s Top 40 hits, and timeless radio classics, including "Hold On Loosely", "Caught Up in You", "Rockin' into the Night", "You Keep Runnin' Away", "If I'd Been the One", "Back Where You Belong", “Wild-Eyed Southern Boys”, “Chain Lightnin’”, "Teacher, Teacher", "Like No Other Night", "Second Chance", and "The Sound of Your Voice".

38 Special is led by guitarist/vocalist Don Barnes, along with bassist Barry Dunaway, drummer Gary Moffatt, and keyboardist/vocalist Bobby Capps. The most recent addition to the band is legendary virtuoso guitarist and vocalist Jerry Riggs. From their inception, the band has toured relentlessly, bringing their signature brand of ‘muscle and melody’ to fans worldwide.

After more than four decades, 38 Special continues to amaze thousands of concertgoers at over 100 cities a year with the explosive power of the band's performance. For 38 Special onstage, it is a celebration of camaraderie and brotherhood - a precision unit bringing dedication and honesty to a long history of classic songs, as well as surprisingly fresh new material.

For more information go to 38Special.com.

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

About Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady: Located at the picturesque Mohawk Harbor near the heart of downtown Schenectady, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady features 1,050 slots, 66 live table games, a 16-table poker room, and a live, in-casino luxury sportsbook lounge. The casino offers five distinctive restaurants—among them are Dukes Chophouse, Flipt, Johnny’s To-Go and Mian. Rivers features a multipurpose Event Center space, a lively entertainment lounge—Van Slyck’s, live music performances, free parking and daily promotions and giveaways. The Landing Hotel is a 165-room, six-story boutique hotel with riverfront views located adjacent to the Event Center. Rivers, which opened in 2017, employs approximately 1,000 team members and has been voted a great place to work in Schenectady. Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is owned and operated by Rush Street Gaming and its affiliates. For more information, visit RiversCasino.com/Schenectady

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