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Grand Funk Railroad to stop at Rivers Casino Schenectady28 July 2025(PRESS RELEASE) -- “We’re comin’ to your town; we’ll help you party it down; we’re an American band.” Capital Region rock ’n’ roll fans will hear these well-known lyrics when Grand Funk Railroad stops at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady. Grand Funk Railroad, one of the top rock groups of the 1970s, brings the American Band Tour to the Rivers Casino Event Center on Thursday, 30 October. Pre-sale tickets for Grand Funk Railroad will be available for Rivers Rush Rewards members this Thursday, 31 July, at 10 a.m., followed by a general public sale Friday, 1 August at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $39, plus taxes and fees, and will be available at RiversCasino.com/Schenectady. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. The high-energy five-piece group features original founding members Don Brewer (vocals and drums, writer and singer of the multimillion-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 (keyboardist) — contributing to the continued success of megahits like “I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home,” “The Loco-Motion,” and “Some Kind Of Wonderful.” Grand Funk has had 19 charted singles, eight Top 40 hits and two No. 1 singles over its career. 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 its greatest hits package, “Capitol Collectors Series: Grand Funk Railroad.” Previously Announced Entertainment: Australia’s Thunder from Down Under - World-renowned male revue, Australia’s Thunder from Down Under, will be making their highly anticipated return to the Rivers Casino Event Center Friday, 1 August 2025. This sizzling hot international sensation will set the stage on fire with their captivating performances and infectious energy, promising guests another unforgettable night of entertainment. Tickets start at $19, plus taxes and fees, and are available at RiversCasino.com/Schenectady. Must be 21+ to attend. Anjelah Johnson-Reyes - Guests are in for a night of laughs when comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes brings her global “The Family Reunion” comedy tour to the Rivers Casino Event Center on Friday, 10 October 2025. Tickets start at $39, plus taxes and fees, and are available at RiversCasino.com/Schenectady. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. |