Deadwood, SD – (06/03/24) – Legendary rock musician George Thorogood is set to deliver an electrifying performance at the Deadwood Mountain Grand on Sunday, August 25th. This highly anticipated concert will serve as the grand finale of the Kool Deadwood Nites weekend, a beloved annual event celebrating classic cars and rock ‘n’ roll.
On the evening of December 1st, 1973 at The University of Delaware’s Lane Hall, a guitarist, a drummer, and their rhythm guitarist set up on the small bandstand. Though the three-piece band had barely rehearsed, guitarist George Thorogood and drummer Jeff Simon had been bashing out covers of songs they loved – including ‘No Particular Place To Go’, ‘Madison Blues’ and ‘One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer’ – in suburban Wilmington basements since they were teens. The Lane Hall audience was wary at first. “Then it was like somebody flipped a switch,” Simon recalls. “Everybody hit the dance floor all at once.” “We had the place rockin’,” Thorogood says. “From that very first show, Jeff and I knew we were onto something.”
Five decades, 15 million albums, and more than 8,000 performances later, few bands can still rock the house like George Thorogood & The Destroyers. And for Thorogood, Simon, and long-time Destroyers Bill Blough, Jim Suhler, and Buddy Leach, their Bad All Over The World – 50 Years of Rock Tour will be a celebration like no other. But when asked to pick a career highlight, maybe one night over the past half-century that changed everything for George Thorogood & The Destroyers, he shakes his head, flashes a huge grin, and heads off to soundcheck. “My highlight is when I step on that bandstand,” Thorogood says. “The promoters invited us, the fans came to hear us, and we’re ready to rock. Every night I play for people can be the biggest night of my life.”
Kool Deadwood Nites, which draws thousands of classic car enthusiasts and music fans to the historic town of Deadwood, offers a perfect blend of vintage vehicles and timeless music.
Tickets go on sale for Deadwood Mountain Grand Reward Members at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 4th and to the general public at 10 a.m. Friday, June 7th. They will be available at the Deadwood Mountain Grand Box Office or at ticketmaster.com. Ticket buyers should note that TICKETMASTER is the only official ticket broker for Deadwood Mountain Grand. Beware of third party websites and offers. Both hotel reservations and ticket arrangements may be made by calling 877-907-GRAND.
For more information, visit www.deadwoodmountaingrand.com or call 605-559-1188. To open your free Grand Rewards Center membership and enjoy the benefits of purchasing advance tickets ahead of the general public, bring a photo ID to the Grand Rewards Center counter, located inside Deadwood Mountain Grand, on the casino level.
About Kool Deadwood Nites:
Kool Deadwood Nites is an annual celebration held in Deadwood, South Dakota, featuring classic cars, live music, and more. The event brings together car enthusiasts and music lovers for a weekend of nostalgia and fun in the historic Black Hills.
For more information about Kool Deadwood Nites and a full schedule of events, visit https://www.deadwood.com/event/kool-deadwood-nites/
About Deadwood Mountain Grand:
Deadwood Mountain Grand, a Holiday Inn Resort®, is the restored 1906 Homestake Mining Co. ore processing plant that overlooks Historic Deadwood. The resort features a 98-room luxury hotel, full-service restaurants, state-of-the-art slot machines, high stakes gaming action including live sports wagering at Dale’s Sportsbook Bar & Grill, a 3,000-person entertainment and event center, and a multi-level parking garage. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Black Hills, it provides an unforgettable destination for visitors from around the globe.
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