BLUE OYSTER CULT PERFORMANCE AT THE OAK GROVE CASINO

Story & Photography by Tony Centonze

Blue Oyster Cult recently performed at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel’s new outdoor amphitheater.

“We had a great turnout for the show, despite the unseasonably cold weather,” Andra Ruffier said. “And the reviews were amazing. Everyone seemed to love the show. Rock United opened the show with an amazing performance and BOC was over the top great. They are definitely at the top of their game.” Because of the success of that first show, talks have already begun for subsequent concerts, festivals and events featuring some big name entertainment.

“We’re already booking more shows.” Ruffier said. “We can announce that our next big festival will be on July 24th. Gates will open at noon for our first Rhythm and Brews Fest. We’ll have craft beers from breweries throughout the region and food trucks. Little Texas will be headlining the event and will go on stage at 8 p.m. Opening bands will start at 12:30. We have Kyle Mercer, Jmays and the Zbro Band, a Nashville pop band. Also in the lineup that day we will have music from the Wildflowers, a Tom Petty tribute band.”

Tickets can be found at www.ticketmaster.com or the Oak Grove Gaming website.