Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
Live Music Performances
- Council Oak Bar and Hard Rock Café performances are FREE.
- Hard Rock Live performances are ticketed.
- All shows 21 and up!
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana * 5400 West 29th Ave. in Gary, IN, 46406 * 219-228-2383 + https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
October
Friday, 10/2/2026
Mike Wheeler Band - Council Oak Bar Stage – 9 p.m.
Mike Wheeler is a brilliant staple in the Chicago blues community and was inducted into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame in 2014. From Jazz to Rock, from popular music to Top 40, Mike slides in and out of musical genres with sophistication, ease and indulgence.
The Ramos Band - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
For 15 years, the Ramos Band Has been rockin' the region providing everyone’s favorite music from today and yesterday! The Ramos is best known for their versatility to play just about any style of music- from Van Halen, to the Temptations, to Snoop Dogg.
Saturday, 10/3/2026
Van Halen Nation - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Van Halen Nation (VHN) is the premier 80s Van Halen tribute to the David Lee Roth era of VH. Based in South Jersey, VHN has been rocking audiences and growing a loyal fan base for the past ten years. Comprised of four of the tri state areas top musicians VHN is both visually and sonically the closest tribute to the classic Van Halen.
Friday, 10/9/2026
Ivy Ford - Council Oak Bar Stage – 9 p.m.
Ivy Ford, is a singer, musician, and entertainer. Waukegan born and raised, at 26 she is quite the up-and-coming artist of the Chicago blues and live music scene. Ivy Ford started performing live with Kenosha based band The Real Deal, managed by Steve Rainey at 13 and since then continues to nurture her niche and calling to the music. She plays piano, alto saxophone, drums, bass guitar and guitar which are primarily self-taught. In late 2012, Ford joined a local blues band which in time evolved into Ivy Ford and The Cadillacs and gained fair amounts of popularity. Ford has since managed to take the Chicago scene by storm. In January,2015 Ivy Ford opened for the legend, Buddy Guy at his club in Chicago and continues to share the stage with Chicago blues hall of famers, J.B. Ritchie, Joe Moss, Toronzo Cannon and Tom Holland.
The Jolly Ringwalds - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
From their inception in 1996, one thing that has always remained the same about Libido Funk Circus is their love for a "good show." LFC not only loves to perform music, but to entertain... to provide an audience a high-energy, feel-good show to make them smile and forget about their troubles.
Saturday, 10/10/2026
Head Honchos Band - Council Oak Bar Stage – 9 p.m.
The "HEAD HONCHOS BAND" brings to both the live music scene and recording experience, music based on intense body moving rhythms and emotionally charged guitar expressions.
Together Band - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Together is the hottest English / Spanish showband in the Chicagoland area. The group is a twelve-member band that is diversified in its musical styles, performing everything from pop to rhythm and blues to big band to Latin rock and different Spanish selections. Its strength is its show, which combines outstanding vocal efforts and a tight state presentation.
Friday, 10/16/2026
The Crawpuppies - Council Oak Bar Stage – 9 p.m.
Formed in 1995, the band has performed over 2500 shows together. Having shared the stage with acts like Sublime, Styx, CCR, Blues Traveler, Mathew Sweet, Hansen, John Waite, Cracker, Live and Counting Crowes, the band has gained a huge following in Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland. The band will be playing selections from their very popular original albums which are often heard of X-Rock Radio as well as lots of classic rock and 80s pop music covers.
The 1985 - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
From South Bend, IN, The 1985 is a five-member retro band, featuring the best of rock, pop, new wave, and metal from the 1980’s! Lights, video, costumes, all come together for an immersive, TOTALLY 80’s experience.
Saturday, 10/17/2026
The Price is Right Live on Stage – Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 2 p.m. and at 7 p.m. (Two Shows)
“Come on Down” to THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE™, you could be next! This isn’t just any stage show- it’s an interactive, non-televised, live version of the iconic game show you know and love, hosted by our larger-than-life Celebrity Host who brings all the fun, flair, and unforgettable personality you expect from The Price Is Right. Watch as randomly selected contestants from the audience spin The Big Wheel™, drop chips on Plinko™, climb toward victory in Cliffhangers™, and even take a shot at the fabulous Showcase—all surrounded by the classic sets and energy you know and love. Tickets are $74.25 and up. www.Ticketmaster.com
Too Hype Crew - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
More than a party band, more than a tribute band, Too Hype Crew is a full-blown rump-shakin’, rhyme-makin’ old school hip hop experience like nothing else you’ve ever seen! A tasteful tribute to the fun hip hop and party anthems of the 80’s, 90’s, and early 00’s, featuring an all-live seven piece band, along with “Fly Girl” dancers.
Friday, 10/23/2026
Twisted Sister featuring Sebastian Bach on Lead Vocals – Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 6 p.m.
Twisted Sister returns for select Fall 2026 dates featuring Sebastian Bach (the original voice of Skid Row) on lead vocals, performing with founding members Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda. Twisted Sister has performed more than 9,000 shows worldwide, including 125 headline festival dates in more than 40 countries. They have sold over 35 million albums and have 31 Silver, Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum album sales certifications across 8 countries. They are widely regarded as one of the greatest heavy metal bands to ever play, with a lasting influence on glam metal and rock culture. Their mega hit anthems “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock” remain iconic staples of global rock history. Twisted Sister was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2006 (alongside Billy Joel, Joan Jett, Run DMC and more) and the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame in 2023. Tickets are $72.20 and up. www.Ticketmaster.com
Duke Tumatoe and the Power Trio - Council Oak Bar Stage – 9 p.m.
Serendipity is a pop/rock band from the Chicago suburbs most notable for playing a combination of popular 60s, 70s and 80s covers as well as current pop hits at events all over the Chicago land area. Serendipity has been seen and heard on live television, radio stations and commercials. They are well known for their high energy and great musicianship. The band will also be working on an original album in 2020.
Hairbangers Ball - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Hairbanger’s Ball was established out of Chicago in 2001. What started off as a “What If” idea quickly turned this band into one of the most sought after “80’s Hair Rock Tribute Bands” in the United States. Performing over 150 shows a year for 15 years says it all. Their show is in high demand for club venues, private parties, and corporate events. This band has even been named “Best Rock Band” by the public in their hometown of Chicago.
Saturday, 10/24/2026
Soul Jam featuring Russell Thompkins and The New Stylistics, The Dramatics, Enchantment and Ray, Goodman & Brown – Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 6 p.m.
Russell Thompkins & The New Stylistics are a legendary R&B group, built on the foundations of the Stylistics, one of the most iconic soul groups of the 1970s. Led by the incomparable Russell Thompkins, Jr., the group continues to perform hits that have defined a generation while innovating with new sounds for today’s audience. With a deep commitment to keeping the magic of the Stylistics alive, Russell Thompkins & The New Stylistics offer an authentic, heartfelt musical experience. For over five decades, the Stylistics have been synonymous with classic soul hits such as "You Are Everything," "Betcha by Golly, Wow," "I'm Stone in Love with You," and "Break Up to Make Up." As the group's original lead vocalist, Thompkins’ distinct falsetto has earned him a place among the most revered voices in R&B history. Now, under the banner of Russell Thompkins & The New Stylistics, he is bringing the magic of these timeless songs to new audiences, while preserving the essence of the Stylistics’ rich legacy. Tickets are $60.90 and up. www.Ticketmaster.com
Fletcher Rockwell - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
With classic Americana-tinged rock & roll steeped in the blue-collar charm of their hometown, Chicago’s Fletcher Rockwell has been building a loyal fanbase throughout the Midwest since 2009. While widely known for their original songs, the group is also revered for clever versions of the most popular cover music, spanning everything from vintage Tom Petty, Paul Simon and Talking Heads to contemporary roots revivalists Chris Stapleton, Dawes and Mumford & Sons.
Hi Infidelity - Council Oak Bar Stage – 9 p.m.
Exuding an electrifying energy, Hi Infidelity bursts onto the scene, a cover band hailing from the vibrant heart of Chicago suburbs. Their repertoire resonates with audiences of all stripes, though they are renowned for their masterful renditions of 80s rock anthems. Think Journey, REO, Bon Jovi, and Boston - these are but a few of the icons whose music Hi Infidelity brings roaring back to life.
Friday, 10/30/2026
Three’s Company - Council Oak Bar Stage – 9 p.m.
Three's Company is a trio band that offers a lot of hits from the 60's on up.
NAWTY - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
NAWTY is a Band that will rock your socks off while you dance the night away. With a continually changing setlist of over 150 songs ranging from Motown on up to current chart toppers and everything in between, Nawty can Easily accommodate your night out with a Fun Energetic Vibe!
Saturday, 10/31/2026
Vino Louden - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Vino Louden is a Chicago Blues Hall of Fame Inductee born in the small town of Hayti, Missouri. Since fronting his own band, Vino Louden Band has played venues locally and abroad, including Buddy Guys Legends, Hollywood Bowl, Windy City Live, House of Blues, Chicago Theater, and in Brazil, France, and Japan. He has recorded with Jimmy Johnson, Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Otis Clay, Martin Scorsese Film and his own CD Vino Louden Live. Vino also acts as the bandleader of the “the Queen of the Blues” Koko Taylor. Also, he has worked with acts such as John Lee Hooker, B,B, King, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray, Led Zeppelin, Jim Belushi and the Blues Brothers. Vino is currently preparing an acoustic/electric project.
7th Heaven - Council Oak Bar Stage – 9 p.m.
7th heaven is an experience you just have to see and hear! 7th heaven has charted #1 on the Midwest Billboard Charts three times in the past three years. The band has been heard on over 7 radio stations in Chicagoland with their hits: “Beautiful Life”, “This Is Where The Party’s At”, Stoplight”, "Better This Way" and "Sing". Also known for the famous "30 Songs in 30 Minutes" medley of songs from the 70's and 80's, 7th heaven has been an entertainment staple for 36 years. Playing around 200 shows a year, with an average of 100 outdoor events, 7th heaven has earned the right to say ... "We've seen a million faces and rocked them all!"