Take advantage of this unique opportunity to see amazing national acts absolutely FREE!
The Riverside Casino & Golf Resort™ Show Lounge Spotlight takes some of the best acts and performers from all around the country, and puts them on our Show Lounge stage for all to see. And as always at our Show Lounge, there is never a cover!
All shows in the Show Lounge are open to guests 21 and older.
The Vogues
Riverside Casino Show Lounge
February 25th at 8 pm and 10 pm
February 26th at 3 pm
Back in the 60s “The Vogues” created a new sound. It was a fresh, original blend of vocal harmony that left an indelible mark in the world of popular music. Inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001, The Vogues remain one of the top vocal groups on the oldies scene today. Even though their first hit "You're the One" was released over 40 years ago, the Vogues continue to attract sellout audiences at concerts and club appearances around the country. Their outstanding talent and stylish delivery, makes this group one of the world’s top oldies acts.
See the Vogues perform hits like “Turn Around Look At Me”, “You’re The One”, “5 O’Clock World”, “Magic Town”, “My Special Angel”, “Till”, “No Not Much” and “Woman Helping Man” live on the Show Lounge stage on February 25th & 26th.
Free!
Reserved seating passes will be distributed at the show lounge starting at 5 pm on Saturday and 12 pm on Sunday. This will be on a first come basis. You must be a resort club member to receive 2 free passes. No call INS accepted.
Must be 21 or older to attend.
Shining Star
Riverside Casino Show Lounge
Friday, March 2nd 8:30 PM & 11 PM
Saturday, March 3rd 8:30 PM & 11 PM
Shining Star is the only production to closely embody the aura of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Earth, Wind & Fire. They capture the magic, the music, the versatility, the vocals, the energy, the essence, the spirit and the songs of that famous super group.
Shining Star brings that special magical era of the 70s and 80s to the stage as only Earth, Wind & Fire could do. Get caught up in the infectious energy created with high stepping choreography and an energetic performance. With a library of Grammy Award winning Gold and Multi-Platinum records, every song performed will be a crowd pleaser. From a love song like “Reasons” to a party song like “September” and all the other hits including songs like “Boogie Wonderland”, “Let’s Groove Tonight”, “Fantasy” and “Shining Star”, there will be something for everyone in this show.
The soulful lead vocals of Maurice White and the sultry tenor of Philip Bailey are highlighted throughout every song and backed by beautiful, lush harmonies from the rest of Shining Star. If you close your eyes, you will swear the original singers are on stage. Don’t miss your chance to see Shining Star live in one of two special FREE concerts at the Riverside Casino & Golf Resort Show Lounge.
Must be 21 or older to attend.
Mc’Casa Blanca Orchestra
Riverside Casino Show Lounge
Friday, March 16th, Starting 8:30pm
Saturday, March
17th, Starting 8:30pm
This is the first time since we have opened the casino that St. Patrick ’s Day has fallen on the weekend. In honor of this occasion we have decided to throw a PARTY! The only band that can deliver the punch needed for such an event is the Casa Blanca Orchestra, but for Saturday night, we will call them the Mc’Casa Blanca Orchestra. They are the pride of Minnesota, the hottest group in the Twin Cities and we get to party with them for two nights at Riverside Casino. This is the same group that blew the roof off the Events Center New Year Eve 2008. This will be the band that is going to blow the walls out on the show lounge St. Patty’s weekend. Don’t miss this event! They will take you back thru the decades and into the current hits of today with their crazy costumes, phenomenal music and outstanding vocals. It does not get any better than this. Bring your green and make this scene.
Must be 21 or older to attend.
Little Ed & the Blues Imperials
Riverside Casino Show Lounge
Friday March 23rd
Starting time will be 8:00pm
They blow down the walls. Dim the lights, turn up the stereo, and let the house party begin” —Guitar Player
“The world’s #1 houserocking blues band” —The Boston Globe
“Lil’ Ed And The Blues Imperials throw down old-style house-rocking shuffles, duck-walking struts and stomping rhythms as if marching down the tabletops at an all-night club…fearsome” —The Chicago Tribune
From smoking slide guitar boogies to raw-boned Chicago shuffles to the deepest slow blues, guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Lil' Ed Williams is an awe-inspiring master bluesman. He and his blistering, road-tested band, The Blues Imperials—guitarist Mike Garrett, bassist James "Pookie" Young, drummer Kelly Littleton—are celebrating 20 amazing years together. Live, Lil' Ed And The Blues Imperials simply can't be beat as Ed breaks out the deepest back-bends, the highest toe-walks, and the most authentic electric slide-guitar blues being played today. Not since the heyday of Hound Dog Taylor & The HouseRockers has a Chicago blues band made such a consistently joyous, rollicking noise. Find out for yourself what all the chatter is about at Riverside Casino’s show lounge stage.
Must be 21 or older to attend.
Janiva Magness
Riverside Casino Show Lounge
Friday March 23rd.
Starting time will be 9:30pm
When it comes to female blues artists these days, Janiva Magness has been moving to the front of the class. You can talk about her being named the Blues Foundation’s Blues Music Awards, B.B. King Entertainer of the Year in 2009 and Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year in 2006, 2007, and 2009. You can talk about the incredible reviews and buzz she’s been getting in the blues press, or talk about her 8th and latest album “The Devil Is An Angel Too” (Alligator, 4/2010). But if you haven’t seen her live, you won’t understand the entire allure of Janiva Magness. Comparisons to the singing styles of performers such as Irma Thomas, Marcia Ball, Susan Tedeschi, even Janis Joplin are inevitable. Her warm throaty tones and inflections coupled with her sultry style and stage presence really bring blues to a new level. Add her backing band of Zach Zunis on guitar, Jim Alfredson on keys, Gary Davenport on bass, and Matt Tecu on drums, not only can they stand on their own against any funk, boogie, or blues band touring right now, but together with Magness they completely work the music." Come see for yourself at Riverside Casino’s show lounge stage.
Must be 21 or older to attend.
Trampled Under Foot
Riverside Casino Show Lounge
Sunday March 25th
Starting at 2 PM
Siblings Danielle, Kris and Nick Schnebelen have a life-long connection with the blues. Growing up in Kansas City, MO, the trio soaked up the music of their parents, who were active in the thriving blues scene. After years of playing in separate bands, Danielle, Kris and Nick decided to keep things in the family and formed Trampled Under Foot. In 2008, they headed to Memphis for the IBC and walked away from the competition with First Place honors. Riding the wave of support following the IBC, Trampled Under Foot was ready to take their style of power blues/rock to audiences around the world. The trio gained national exposure after sharing the stage with a number of lauded musicians, including Koko Taylor and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. After a series of headlining tours and stand out performances at blues festivals around the world, Trampled Under Foot has become one of the hottest bands on the blues circuit today.
Must be 21 or older to attend.
Groove Dynasty
Riverside Casino Show Lounge
Saturday March 31st
Show times are 8 pm and 10 pm
This phenomenal unit has been rocking stages across America for the past 5 years at various events and private affairs throughout the Midwest, East Coast and Las Vegas area. GROOVE DYNASTY has performed and/or shared the stage with Ramsey Lewis, Urban Knights, Usher, The Temptations, Martha Reeves, The Blue Man Group, George Benson, Enchantment, Anita Baker and many more great performers.
With the ultimate combination of vocal expertise, virtual perfection, a virtuoso horn section (optional) and an airtight groove, GROOVE DYNASTY pumps out the music that keeps the dance floor packed!
We are dedicated to providing your guests with an unforgettable night of nonstop partying! If you want to throw an unforgettable party, you need to have an unforgettable band. Join Groove Dynasty for a special one night performance on the hottest show lounge stage in Iowa.
Riverside Casino!
Must be 21 or older to attend.
Tommy Roe
Riverside Casino Show Lounge
Saturday April 7th at 8 pm and 10 pm
Sunday April 8th at 6 pm
Tommy is a multifaceted international artist who wrote, co-wrote, and recorded, six top ten hits between 1962, and 1969, more than any other single artist/songwriter during this period of the 60's, with four RIAA certified gold records. Tommy had a total of eleven records reach the Billboard top forty, and twenty three Billboard top 100 chart records. With similar chart success in England, and throughout Europe, Asia, and Australia, Tommy is considered one of the early pioneers of American pop culture. His song, "DIZZY," (Gold, #1 Billboard Magazine, 1969) was one of his biggest hits, along with "JAM UP AND JELLY TIGHT," (Gold, #8 Billboard Magazine, 1969) "SHEILA," (Gold, #1 Billboard Magazine, 1962) "SWEET PEA," (Gold, #8 Billboard Magazine, 1966) "HOORAY FOR HAZEL," (#6 Billboard Magazine, 1966) and "EVERYBODY," (#3 Billboard Magazine, 1963).Come and see Tommy and his crew at Iowa’s Hottest show lounge inside the beautiful Riverside casino.
Free!
Reserved seating passes will be distributed at the show lounge starting at 5 pm on Saturday and 3 pm on Sunday. This will be on a first come basis. You must be a resort club member to receive 2 free passes. No call INS accepted.
Must be 21 or older to attend.
Jason D. Williams
Riverside Casino Show Lounge
Friday May 11th 8 PM & 10 PM
From MTV to The White House, Jason D. Williams brings a mad-man’s wild energy and a sparking passion to the stage. His Signature brand of wild and rowdy boogie woogie and rock and roll mixed with raw energy and boundless talent is a sure fire recipe for pleasing your audience.
Williams sound skips across multiple genres, incorporating everything from classical to country blues, jazz and rockabilly. But where he really shines is in his live performance, raw energy fueling the tunes as he stomps and bangs and dances behind the keys, and sometimes on the keys. There will be no doubt why fans and critics alike agree that the dynamic piano player from Memphis, TN is a MUST SEE, with the same musical genius as Mozart and the versatility and on the edge attitude to bring you back to the roots of Rock & Roll.
A broad range of musical style, talented story teller and engaging personality attract audiences of all musical tastes and ages, performing venues of less than a hundred to over 80,000, this show fits any market, any venue!
Jason D. Williams has, through the sheer power of his personality and high energy act, carved out a small place for himself in the ever volatile music industry. Catch this show at the show lounge inside Riverside Casino.
Must be 21 or older to attend.
