Classic Rock Band Grand Funk Railroad to Perform Legendary 'American Band' Tour at Rivers Casino Schenectady in October
The Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is gearing up for an exciting lineup of events in October 2025. Two notable performances are scheduled to take place at the Rivers Casino Event Center, located near the casino gaming floor and The Landing Hotel.
Firstly, on Friday, October 10, 2025, comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes will bring her tour to the casino. Tickets for this event start at $39 plus taxes and fees, with doors opening at 5:30 PM, and the show commencing at 7 PM. For those who are Rivers Rush Rewards members, pre-sale tickets will be available a day earlier, on July 31, 2025, at 10 AM. General public ticket sales will begin on August 1, 2025, at 10 AM[1][3].
The following week, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, iconic rock group Grand Funk Railroad will perform as part of their American Band Tour. Tickets for this concert also start at $39 plus taxes and fees, with doors opening at 5:30 PM, and the show starting at 7 PM. Similar to the Anjelah Johnson-Reyes show, pre-sale tickets will be available for Rivers Rush Rewards members on July 31, 2025, at 10 AM, and general public ticket sales will begin on August 1, 2025, at 10 AM[2][3].
In addition to these performances, Australia's Thunder from Down Under will take the stage at the Rivers Casino Event Center on August 1, 2025. Tickets for this show start at $19, plus taxes and fees, and can be purchased at RiversCasino.com/Schenectady[4].
The Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady offers a variety of entertainment options, including five distinctive restaurants: Dukes Chophouse, Flipt, Johnny's To-Go, Mian, and an entertainment lounge-Van Slyck's. The casino also boasts 1,050 slots, 66 live table games, a 16-table poker room, and a live, in-casino sportsbook lounge[6].
For more information and to purchase tickets for these upcoming events, visit RiversCasino.com/Schenectady[2][3][4].
[1] Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady. (2023). Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Brings Her Comedy Tour to Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady on October 10, 2025. [Press release] [2] Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady. (2023). Grand Funk Railroad to Perform at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady on October 30, 2025. [Press release] [3] Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady. (2023). Ticket Information for Upcoming Concerts at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady. [Webpage] [4] Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady. (2023). Thunder from Down Under to Perform at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady on August 1, 2025. [Press release] [5] Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady. (2023). Upcoming Events at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady. [Webpage] [6] Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady. (2023). Gaming at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady. [Webpage]
At the Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady in October 2025, visitors can also enjoy a live poker game in the casino's 16-table poker room, adding an extra layer of entertainment to their visit. On Thursday evenings, the rhythm of music will fill the air as the popular poker games continue, offering both excitement and a musical ambiance.
