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Rock and Country Acts to Headline Batavia Series<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BATAVIA \u2013 Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced the lineup for their seventh Rockin\u2019 the Downs<\/em> concert series. The shows, nine in all, will be held on Friday nights outside in the middle of the Batavia Downs horse racing track will start in June and run into August of 2024.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kicking off the series on Friday, June 21st<\/sup> will be Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum legends Smash Mouth<\/strong>.  Chart topping hits from Alt Pop Band include Walkin’ on the Sun, All Star and Then The Morning Comes<\/em> along with a famous cover of I\u2019m a Believer<\/em>.  With new Frontman Zach Goode, Smash Mouth will be putting on a thrilling and fulfilling show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next up on Friday, June 28th<\/sup> is Barracuda \u2013 America\u2019s Heart Tribute<\/strong>.  Hailing from Nashville, TN, this brilliant salute to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Heart is known nationwide for its vocals, musicianship, and live performances.  They\u2019ll play Heart\u2019s major hits like Barracuda, Crazy on You, Magic Man<\/em> and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a nod to Canada Day and Independence Day, the concert on July 5th<\/sup> sees Canadian Rockers April Wine<\/strong> take the stage.  April Wine has a large Southern Ontario and Western New York following and features such long time members as Brian Greenway, Richard Lanthier and Roy Nichol along with new singer Marc Parent.  Together they continue the legacy of one of Canada\u2019s most iconic rock bands.  You\u2019ll hear songs like Just Between You and Me, Roller, and Enough is Enough.  <\/em>Carl Dixon<\/strong>, former lead singer of the Guess Who, will return to the stage beforehand with a collection of great hits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making his Summer Concert Series debut on July 12th<\/sup> is Country Music Star, Clay Walker<\/strong>.  Hailing from Texas, Clay has released eleven studio albums and has had 6 of his songs go to number one on the Hot Country Charts.  Clay\u2019s many hits include What\u2019s It To You, Live Until I Die, Rumor Has It<\/em> and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On July 19th<\/sup>, Batavia Downs welcomes Peace Frog \u2013 A Tribute to the Doors<\/strong>.  This highly acclaimed act pays tribute to Jim Morrison and The Doors by recreating the magic and intensity of a Doors concert experience.  Hear Break On Through (to the Other Side), Love Me Two Times, Light My Fire, and Riders on the Storm.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bacon Brothers<\/strong> make their first appearance at Batavia Downs on Friday, July 26th<\/sup>.  Siblings Kevin Bacon (known worldwide as an A-list Hollywood actor) and Michael Bacon (celebrated as an Emmy-winning composer) have spent the better part of three decades creating their own mix of folk, rock, soul, and country music, a diverse sound they call “forosoco.” They\u2019ve headlined gigs in iconic venues worldwide and now bring their incredible show to Batavia.  Opening will be the Landsharks Band \u2013 A Jimmy Buffet Tribute Show.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A twin bill of tribute bands heads to Batavia as Rumours (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) & Practically Petty (Tom Petty Tribute Band) <\/strong>will perform on Friday, August 2nd<\/sup>.  These 2 great Tribute acts will go through each of their respective band\u2019s hits.  Rumours  prides themselves on being the most authentic Fleetwood Mac Tribute and will play songs like:  Gypsy, Little Lies, Go Your Own Way<\/em>.  Practically Petty\u2019s performances are true to the spirit and essence of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers including their look and sound. Their set list includes American Girl, Won\u2019t Back Down, Running Down A Dream<\/em> and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Returning to the Batavia Downs stage on Friday, July 29th<\/sup>\u00a0is the legendary band,\u00a038 Special<\/strong>.\u00a0 After forming in Jacksonville in 1974, they have currently achieved over $20 Million in sales.\u00a0 Their signature blast of Southern Rock is unmistakable with such arena-rock pop smashes as\u00a0Hold On Loosely, Rockin\u2019 Into the Night,\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Caught Up in You.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closing out the concert series will be a triple bill of Rock with\u00a0Tommy DeCarlo, Jason Sheff and August Zadra<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0 Tommy DeCarlo became the singer of Boston in 2008 upon the passing of Brad Delp in 2007 and has performed on every Boston tour since, spanning two decades.\u00a0 Jason Scheff joined the band CHICAGO in 1985 as lead singer\/songwriter\/bass player and went on to perform thousands of live concerts worldwide spanning four decades during a non-stop touring and recording career with the multi-platinum band. \u00a0He\u2019ll perform hits like\u00a0Saturday in the Park, 25 or 6 to 4 and Will You still Love Me\u00a0<\/em>along with other great hits! Opening the show is longtime Dennis DeYoung Band lead guitarist and singer, August Zadra, doing a mini set of Styx classics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are looking forward to hosting our 7th<\/sup>\u00a0summer of great concerts and one we feel is the most fun Concert Series Line-up we\u2019ve had,\u201d said Henry Wojtaszek, President and CEO for Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel. \u201cThese bands will be performing the kind of feel-good sing along songs that we know our guests will enjoy on each of those summer nights.\u00a0 We\u2019re appreciative to the all our great sponsors are are excited to welcome back charities like\u00a0Make-A-Wish Western New York<\/strong>,\u00a0Volunteers for Animals<\/strong>,\u00a0and Kat Colony Animal Rescue<\/strong>\u00a0who raise funds for their organizations through the chair rental and guitar raffle.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets for all nine concerts will be available only at www.BataviaConcerts.com<\/a> beginning on Tuesday, December 12th<\/sup> at 10am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets this year will be $15 for General Admission, $30 for VIP, $60 for Premium and $75 for front row seats.  All tickets can be redeemed at Player\u2019s Club at any time in the three days following the concert for $10 Free Play to be used on one of Batavia Downs Gaming\u2019s 900+ gaming machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season Tickets are also back and will also go on sale for General Admission, VIP and Premium Sections.  A Season pass for General Admission will be $100 (a savings of $20) Season Passes for VIP tickets are $200 (a savings of $40). A Premium Season Pass is $400 (a savings of $80).  Season passes may ONLY be purchased online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the month of December until New Year\u2019s Day, tickets purchased online or at the Lucky Treasures Gift shop for the General Admission section will be only $10.  Concert goers will still receive $10 in Free Play on show day with this ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concerts are held Rain or Shine.  Additional information may be found at www.BataviaDownsGaming.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rock and Country Acts to Headline Batavia Series Press release BATAVIA \u2013 Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced the lineup for their seventh Rockin\u2019 the Downs concert series. The shows, nine in all, will be held on Friday nights outside in the middle of the Batavia Downs horse racing track will \u2026<\/p>\n

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