Free live music takes center stage at the Rio with new fall concert series
The seven-week showcase brings rock, R&B, country, and ’90s hits to the Rio Event Stage starting September 12.
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Music lovers looking for a night out without the Strip price tag have seven new reasons to mark their calendars this fall as the Rio Hotel & Casino launches its all-new “Rio Concert Series.”
Kicking off on Saturday, September 12, and running through Saturday, November 28, the entertainment lineup brings an eclectic mix of top Las Vegas musicians directly to the Rio Event Stage, located on the property’s first level.
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The weekly showcase will feature everything from outlaw country, classic rock ’n’ roll, and modern rock to high-energy dance tracks, R&B grooves, and beloved ’90s anthems.
The schedule includes:
The Rhyolite Sound — Saturday, September 12, at 9 p.m.
- One of Las Vegas’ most-awarded bands brings its distinctive blend of outlaw country, honky-tonk and rock ’n’ roll to the Rio Event Stage.
Vincent John Band — Saturday, September 26, at 9 p.m.
- The Vincent John Band delivers a high-octane, two-hour performance spanning six decades of popular hits.
Hot Sauce — Friday, October 2, at 9 p.m.
- This Las Vegas band brings percussion-driven grooves and a lineup featuring Grammy-winning and Strip headliner credits.
Empire Records — Saturday, October 24, at 9 p.m.
- Guests can relive the sounds of the ’90s with a nostalgic performance made for singing along — flannel optional.
Mojo Juju — Saturday, October 31, at 9 p.m.
- Rio celebrates Halloween with Mojo Juju’s dynamic mix of modern rock, retro soul and glam edge.
Pop Rebels — Saturday, November 7, at 9 p.m.
- Pop Rebels performs dance, R&B and rock favorites from the 1960s through today. The band has previously opened for Ariana Grande.
Radical West — Saturday, November 28, at 9 p.m.
- The series concludes with a high-energy, genre-bending shred fest from one of the Las Vegas music scene’s standout bands.
Each performance begins at 9 p.m. Admission is free, though seating and standing room is first-come, first-served up to venue capacity.
Attendees must be 21 or older and present a valid photo ID at the door.
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