Miami, Fla. – January 16, 2019 – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Cheap Trick and Grammy Award-winning Blood, Sweat & Tears will take the stage on Saturday, January 26 at 7 p.m. from the Magic City Amphitheater. The acclaimed rock bands will showcase their vast catalog of chart-topping hits from the 1970’s and 1980’s.
“’Surrender’ yourself to rock revelry with these two all-star bands! Cheap Trick will delight the crowd with their instantly identifiable, hugely influential rock hits. The masterful Blood, Sweat & Tears will make the crowd ‘so very happy’ with their on-point sound and monster horn section. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to see these two rock institutions live,” said Scott Savin, Chief Operating Officer of Magic City Casino.
Platinum-selling rock band Cheap Trick quickly ascended the music charts with their combination of power pop, hard rock and irreverant lyrics, creating arena rock classics that have yielded the band a cult status. The quartet’s influential repertoire includes “The Flame,” “I Want You to Want Me,” “Surrender” and “Dream Police.” Cheap Trick has sold more than 20 million albums, has been included in almost 30 movie soundtracks and has earned 40 gold and platinum recording awards.
The nine-piece electric rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears artfully blends the styles of rock and jazz. The group is responsible for three Grammy Award wins (including Best Album of the Year for Blood, Sweat & Tears in 1970) and 10 nominations. The group’s hits include “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy,” “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die” and “Hi De Ho.” The band was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002.
The show is open to all ages. Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased online at www.magiccitycasino.com or by calling 844-234-SHOW. Tickets include access to the Magic City Fun Zone, featuring fun and exciting activities for fans of all ages, and access to the craft beer court, offering the most innovative craft beers in South Florida.
Magic City Casino is proud to present the hottest artists in entertainment, including:
• February 9 – The Commodores & War (7 p.m.)
• February 16 – Mega Mix Beer & Music Fest featuring TKA, Lisa Lisa, Rob Base, Cynthia, Johnny O and Debbie Deb (5 p.m.)
• March 23 – Chubby Checker, Mary Wilson of The Supremes and Martha Reeves & The Vandellas (7 p.m.)
• March 29 – Ultimate Miami Comedian starring Steve Trevino (8 p.m.)
• March 30 –Ultimate Miami Drag Queen starring Shangela and Miss Vanjie (9 p.m.)
• April 13 – Richard Marx & John Waite (7 p.m.)