Tue, Mar 9th 2021 02:00 pm

’80s & vintage rock bands to headline

Batavia Downs Gaming & Lodge has introduced the lineup for its fourth “Rockin’ the Downs” live performance collection, which will take place outside the house on the racetrack, with 8 Friday dates starting in June and operating into August.

Kicking off the sequence Friday, June 25, is former Journey frontman Steve Augeri. He returns immediately after taking part in one particular of the most enjoyable live shows from 2019’s series. The guide vocalist for the rock group from 1998-2006, Augeri headlined an 8-12 months tenure that involved three albums, and will perform hits such as “Don’t Cease Believin,’ ” “Separate Techniques,” “Wheel in the Sky,” “Faithfully” and “Anyway you Want it.”

Next up, on Friday, July 2, Batavia Downs welcomes southern rock legends Molly Hatchet. Originating in Jacksonville in 1978, the band has absent on to launch 14 studio albums. Molly Hatchet will complete hits this kind of as “Flirtin’ with Catastrophe,” “Dreams I’ll Never See” and “Whiskey Person,” amid other people.

Friday, July 9, will see Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles, complete at the keep track of. As a renowned former direct guitarist of The Eagles, Felder has assisted generate and perform numerous legendary classics. His 2008 memoir was a New York Periods bestseller. He will execute solo and Eagles’ hits all through his established, which includes “Heavy Metallic (Takin’ a Ride),” “Hotel California,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” “The Lengthy Run” and “Tequila Dawn.”

Undertaking Friday, July 16, is Tommy James and the Shondells. Hailing from Niles, Michigan, James rose to stardom just after his song, “Hanky Panky,” went to No. 1 in Pittsburgh. Other hits in his catalogue involve “I Imagine We’re By itself Now,” “Mony Mony,” “Crimson and Clover,” “Sweet Cherry Wine” and “Crystal Blue Persuasion.”

Rocking the stage Friday, July 23, is large-metallic rockers Skid Row. Soon after forming in New Jersey in 1986, the band has performed all above the globe with challenging guitars and a exceptional songwriting type. Hits include things like “In a Darkened Area,” “We Are the Damned,” “Youth Absent Wild” and “18 and Everyday living.”

Famous rock band The Sweet performs Friday, July 30. Hailing from London, the band has offered about 35 million albums worldwide considering the fact that forming in 1968. Initial The Sweet member Andy Scott handles guide vocals on such hits as “Little Willy,” “Ballroom Blitz,” “Fox On The Run” and “Love Is Like Oxygen.”

America’s prime Pink Floyd clearly show, The Equipment, hits the phase Friday, Aug 6. More than 30 many years, musicians have prolonged the legacy of Pink Floyd, whilst producing another legacy all their individual. In excess of the many years, The Equipment has touched hearts and souls with stellar musicianship, extraordinary lighting and video performances.

Closing out the collection Friday, Aug. 13, is rock band Queensrÿche. With additional than 30 million albums sold around the globe, Queensrÿche proceeds to tour the world to offered-out audiences. The band has earned many Grammy Award nominations, and received the MTV Viewer’s Option Award for the chart-topping hit “Silent Lucidity.” With 11 Gold and Platinum plaques and several Leading 10 tough rock anthems underneath their belt, Queensrÿche continuously delivers substantial-octane live demonstrates combining the hungry hearth of a new band with the tempered experience of grasp showmen.

Tickets for all eight concerts will be accessible at www.BataviaConcerts.com starting sometime in late-March or April. Tickets will also be obtainable for buy at Batavia Downs Gaming & Resort at the “Lucky Treasures” Present Store located in the lobby.

“Preliminarily, we’ll be seeking at having a ‘pod’ set up, which has been used in lots of other places. It enables patrons to be with those people in their circle and socially distanced from other concertgoers,” President/CEO Henry Wojtaszek stated. “If limitations are lifted, then we will adapt as necessary with our live performance setup. Tickets will go on sale at the time we have more guidance from the point out about how we can safely carry out these activities.”

Debuting this yr will be a chair rental option. There will be 500 chairs obtainable for rental for $5 every single. All web proceeds for chair rental will gain Make-A-Desire Western New York. Volunteers from Make-A-Want will also be distributing foam drink holders in return for a donation.

“We are eager to welcome music lovers back again to the facility,” reported Ryan Hasenauer, director of advertising for Batavia Downs Gaming & Lodge. “We’re on the lookout ahead to bringing musical icons again to Batavia Downs for all to delight in. Just after not acquiring exhibits final summer, we’re excited to eventually start our partnership with Make-A-Would like Western New York to aid raise cash to assist them change life.”

Other concert events will also be declared outside the house of the Fridays talked about over. Ticket price ranges will vary based on live performance and capacity. Just about every concert ticket is also redeemable after at Player’s Club in the 3 times pursuing the concert for $10 no cost perform to be used on a person of Batavia Downs Gaming’s gaming equipment.

Live shows are held rain or shine. More information and facts could be uncovered at www.BataviaDownsGaming.com.

Owned and operated by 15 Western New York counties and the towns of Rochester and Buffalo, Western Area Off-Monitor Betting Corp. is a public benefit entity with headquarters in Batavia. WROTB owns and operates 17 branches, as very well as Batavia Downs Gaming, a standard bred racetrack and gaming facility. Considering the fact that its inception, Western Region OTB has produced more than $220 million in running and surcharge revenues to the taxpayers of people participating municipalities.