ALL ABOARD! GRAND FUNK RAILROAD PERFORMS LIVE AT RIVERS CASINO PORTSMOUTH
Portsmouth, Va. – Nov. 27, 2024 – Comin’ to your town to help you party it down,” is Grand Funk Railroad’s “American Band Tour” – live at Rivers Casino Portsmouth on Friday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $39 and are available now at RiversCasino.com.
Known for their signature hard-driving sound, soulful vocals, and forceful pop melodies, Grand Funk’s legacy still reigns over the Classic Rock landscape more than five decades after its 1969 inception — laying the groundwork for several bands, such as Foreigner, Journey, Van Halen, and Bon Jovi.
The high-energy five-piece group features original founding members Don Brewer (vocals and drums, writer and singer of the multi-million selling hit "We're an American Band”) and bassist Mel Schacher, “The God of Thunder.” Other all-star band members include Max Carl (vocalist), Mark Chatfield (guitarist), and Tim Cashion – contributing to the continued success of mega-hits like “Your Captain/Closer to Home,” “The Locomotion,” and “Some Kind of Wonderful.”
Internationally acclaimed Grand Funk has toured the world, selling out in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan, and South America. After playing to millions of fans on tours from 1996 to 2024, Grand Funk’s “American Band Tour” continues to reach both new and long-time fans.
“Grand Funk Railroad bridges the gap between seasoned rock lovers and contemporary rock enthusiasts and will offer our guests a fun and memorable night of musical nostalgia,” said Steve Tortorello, Vice President of Marketing, Rivers Casino Portsmouth.
Over their career, Grand Funk has had 19 charted singles, eight Top 40 hits, and two Number One singles. The group has now accumulated 13 gold and 10 platinum records with record sales exceeding 25 million copies worldwide. The most recent gold CD award was presented to the band for their greatest hits package, “Grand Funk Railroad the Collectors Series.”
For tickets and more information, please visit RiversCasino.com/Portsmouth.
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About Rivers Casino Portsmouth
Rivers Casino Portsmouth is a world-class destination—a $340 million local investment—located along Victory Boulevard, south of I-264. As part of Portsmouth’s New Entertainment District, the complex currently features a full-service casino, poker room, BetRivers Sportsbook, event and conference venues, premier restaurants, and more. Rivers Casino Portsmouth is Virginia’s first permanent casino and the latest addition to Rush Street Gaming, one of the fastest-growing casino and entertainment companies in the country. Rush Street Gaming and its affiliates have developed and operate successful casinos in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Des Plaines, Illinois; and Schenectady, New York. All Rush Street Gaming casinos, including Rivers Casino Portsmouth, have been voted a “Best
Place to Work” or “Top Workplace” by their Team Members. For more information about Rivers Casino Portsmouth, including ongoing career opportunities, please visit RiversCasino.com.
Kelli Webb
For Rivers Casino Portsmouth
kelliwebb@thekbdgroup.com
757.606.0281