A CELEBRATION OF LAUGHTER AND LOVE. Join us for a heartfelt and hilarious tribute to the legendary Ron Sexton, better known as Donnie Baker, a beloved comedian and longtime star of The Bob & Tom Show. This memorial show brings together some of Ron's closest friends and comedic colleagues, including Bob Zany, Greg Hahn, Costaki Economopoulos, and other Bob & Tom Show favorites, sharing never-before-heard stories of Ron along with rare video footage. We're hitting the road, touring Ron's favorite towns across the nation, spreading laughter and love in honor of his incredible legacy. This one-of-a-kind show is a celebration of the humor, joy, and unforgettable memories Ron shared with his fans and fellow comedians.

Tickets are $45, $35, $25 or $15 plus tax and an online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased in the Gift Shop). Tickets in the ADA section are for patrons with mobility disabilities and up to three companions. If companion seating is not available because the ADA section is sold out, RCGR will offer other seats as close as possible to the accessible seat, if available, at the purchase price of the other section. Tickets can be purchased in the Gift Shop, by calling 319-648-1234 or online.

Doors open at 7 PM for the 8 PM show.

This ticket may only be purchased directly through our website or the box office located at our property. We do not use third-party resellers or brokers for ticket sales. Tickets purchased through third-party resellers or brokers are not valid for entry. We will not refund or exchange tickets purchased through third-party resellers or brokers. This ticket may not be resold, transferred or used for commercial purposes (e.g., promotions, contests, advertising or giveaways), without our express, written permission.

Connect Youth welcomes you to our annual Potato Bar Fundraiser!
WHEN: February 8th | 11:30am-1:00pm
WHERE: Upper Deer Creek Church
MENU: Loaded baked potatoes, all the toppings, salad + dessert
*Gluten Free and Takeout options available*
Donations go toward the Connect Youth Mission Trip this summer.
Invite your friends and family, and we hope to see you there!

As one of today's most prolific stand-up comedians, Dane Cook has also distinguished himself as a versatile actor in a variety of film and television projects.

Known for his legendary specials, unparalleled stage presence, and outrageous observational humor, Cook is in a league of his own. With over 30 years performing under his belt and a bountiful catalogue of content streamed over a billion times worldwide. His record-breaking releases include "Troublemaker," "Vicious Circle," "Isolated Incident," "Harmful if Swallowed," "Retaliation," "Tourgasm," and "Rough Around the Edges: Live from Madison Square Garden." He became only the second comedian in history - after Andrew Dice Clay - to sell out multiple shows at Madison Square Garden. His album "Retaliation" became the highest - charting comedy release on Billboard since Steve Martin's "A Wild and Crazy Guy" in 1978 - and the first ever double comedy album to go double platinum.

In October 2022, Cook released his latest comedy special, "Above It All," which quickly soared to the top of the comedy album charts. "Above It All," for which Cook re-teamed with famed director, Marty Callner, debuted with an unforgettable premiere event at the World Famous TCL Chinese Theatre. Most recently, Cook announced that he has partnered with Super Channel to produce a documentary on his life. He is currently on his "Dane Cook Live in '25" Tour.

In addition to stand-up comedy, he is known for his various acting roles in movies such as "My Best Friend's Girl," "Dan in Real Life," "Employee of the Month," "Good Luck Chuck," and "Waiting." Additionally, Dane can be seen starring in the Lionsgate fast-paced thriller, "American Exit," based on a true story about a dying man's attempt to reconnect and bond with his estranged son (Levi Miller, "A Wrinkle in Time"), as well as the critically acclaimed Starz series, "American Gods," in a stand-out role opposite Betty Gilpin and Ricky Whittle.

On the film side, Cook recently directed, co-wrote, produced and starred in "American Typecast," a short film that follows a Middle-Eastern actor, Malik Khan, as he attempts to acclimate to the entertainment industry and seeks to break through his racial stereotype while struggling to stay afloat as a working actor. The film was accepted into a number of film festivals including the Los Angeles Shorts International Film Festival, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and the Holly Shorts Film Festival.

On the animation front, Cook voiced the role of "Dusty" in Disney's critical and commercial hit "Planes," as well as the sequel, "Planes: Fire & Rescue," which grossed over $219 million and $145 million worldwide, respectively.

Cook currently resides in Los Angeles, where he continues to craft new stand-up material and expand his film and television projects.

Tickets are $94, $89, $84 or $79 plus tax and an online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased in the Gift Shop). Tickets in the ADA section are for patrons with mobility disabilities and up to three companions. If companion seating is not available because the ADA section is sold out, RCGR will offer other seats as close as possible to the accessible seat, if available, at the purchase price of the other section. Tickets can be purchased in the Gift Shop, by calling 319-648-1234 or online.

Doors open at 7 PM for the 8 PM show.

This ticket may only be purchased directly through our website or the box office located at our property. We do not use third-party resellers or brokers for ticket sales. Tickets purchased through third-party resellers or brokers are not valid for entry. We will not refund or exchange tickets purchased through third-party resellers or brokers. This ticket may not be resold, transferred or used for commercial purposes (e.g., promotions, contests, advertising or giveaways), without our express, written permission.

WARRANT
At its core, WARRANT is an American rock band through and through. Hitting it big in 1989, the Hollywood, CA based band rose through the ranks of the local Sunset Strip scene to the level of multiplatinum selling, chart-topping success. The band first came into the national spotlight with their debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich. This album produced Radio and MTV chart toppers "Down Boys," "Sometimes She Cries," and the massive hit "Heaven" which reached #1 in Rolling Stone and #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in a row. The single "Heaven" enjoyed Gold sales and the Album went Platinum in Canada as well, eventually selling over 3 million copies. The band toured the globe performing 262 shows in support of DRFSR and closed the year with a Platinum Home Video.

WARRANT's sophomore album Cherry Pie was released in September 1990. This album, which spawned the MTV & Radio hits "Cherry Pie," "Uncle Tom's Cabin," and "I Saw Red," all reached the Top 10 in the United States and went on to sell 3 million copies, reaching Platinum sales in Canada and Australia. The band played 200 shows in support of Cherry Pie and finished the tour headlining sheds all over the USA and ended up being one of the top grossing tours of 1991. Over the course of their career, WARRANT has sold over 10 million albums worldwide. The song "Cherry Pie" has taken on a pop culture life of its own, being featured in countless movies, TV shows, commercials and the hugely popular video game Guitar Hero II.

WARRANT has been headlining festivals, casinos and fairs all over the country in support of their latest CD Louder Harder Faster and the 30-year anniversary of their debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich. The band is fired up and tighter than every musically! These rockers can't wait to play not only ALL the hits fans know & love, but also new tunes/videos like "Louder Harder Faster" & "I Think I Will Just Stay Here & Drink."

FIREHOUSE
FireHouse has traveled all over the world, rocking fans for over three decades. The band has produced Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum records in the United States and abroad. To date, they have released nine albums and have toured with some of the biggest names in the music business during their successful, award-winning career. They have 16 Gold and Platinum records worldwide, two Top 10 hits (Billboard), four Top 40 hits (Billboard), and seven Top 100 hits (Billboard). They also won the 1992 American Music Award for Best New Artist Heavy Metal/Hard Rock. Their song, Love of a Lifetime, was the biggest wedding song of 1991 according to Bridal Magazine and continues to be played at countless weddings and anniversaries to this day.

For more information about Firehouse, please visit www.firehousemusic.com.

Tickets are $70, $65, $60 or $55 plus tax and an online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased in the Gift Shop). Tickets in the ADA section are for patrons with mobility disabilities and up to three companions. If companion seating is not available because the ADA section is sold out, RCGR will offer other seats as close as possible to the accessible seat, if available, at the purchase price of the other section. Tickets can be purchased in the Gift Shop, by calling 319-648-1234 or online.

Doors open at 7 PM for the 8 PM show.

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Fiercely rooted in the classics, the girl who left her Kentucky home and high school at 16 to take a job at Dollywood has grown into a woman who embraces the genre's forward progression. GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce lit a fire with her debut album Every Little Thing and the PLATINUM-certified history-making title track, and she hasn't slowed down since. With the praised release of her highly anticipated fourth album, hummingbird (June 7, Big Machine Records), Pearce continues to resonate with her honest lyrics and timeless musicality. The critically acclaimed album includes lead single "we don't fight anymore" (featuring Chris Stapleton), which earned Pearce her second GRAMMY® nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance and fifth Top 5 Country Radio hit, as well as the blazing single "truck on fire" which Pearce debuted on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In October, Pearce will head out on her headlining hummingbird world tour where she'll connect with fans across the globe following a run of 45 sold-out shows as direct support on Tim McGraw's Standing Room Only Tour. Pearce, now a Grand Ole Opry and Kentucky Music Hall of Fame member, has come a long way from the pain she felt writing her critically acclaimed and commercially lauded third studio album 29 which includes Country Radio chart toppers "Never Wanted To Be That Girl" with Ashley McBryde and PLATINUM-certified "What He Didn't Do." For the PLATINUM-certified "Never Wanted To Be That Girl," Pearce picked up her second consecutive ACM Music Event of the Year in 2022 and marked the third duet between two solo women to top Billboard's Country Airplay chart. The song also took home the 2022 CMA Musical Event of the Year and won a GRAMMY® Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, marking Pearce's first and making history as the first female pairing to win in the category. In addition, Pearce's 3x PLATINUM-certified "I Hope You're Happy Now" with Lee Brice won both the 2020 CMA Awards Musical Event and 2021 ACM Awards Music Event, plus ACM Single of the Year. In 2023, Pearce joined Blake Shelton's BACK TO THE HONKY TONK TOUR and made her 100th performance at the Grand Ole Opry. For tour dates and more, visit CarlyPearce.com.

Tickets are $92.50, $82.50, $72.50 or $62.50 plus tax and an online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased in the Gift Shop). Tickets in the ADA section are for patrons with mobility disabilities and up to three companions. If companion seating is not available because the ADA section is sold out, RCGR will offer other seats as close as possible to the accessible seat, if available, at the purchase price of the other section. Tickets can be purchased in the Gift Shop, by calling 319-648-1234 or online.

Doors open at 7 PM for the 8 PM show.
This ticket may only be purchased directly through our website or the box office located at our property. We do not use third-party resellers or brokers for ticket sales. Tickets purchased through third-party resellers or brokers are not valid for entry. We will not refund or exchange tickets purchased through third-party resellers or brokers. This ticket may not be resold, transferred or used for commercial purposes (e.g., promotions, contests, advertising or giveaways), without our express, written permission.

Lee Ebersole and Friends performing music inspired by John Denver with special guest Charlie Stone.

With 13M albums sold and 18 No.1 singles, Tracy Lawrence has solidified his status as a cornerstone of country music for more than thirty years. Even as he continues to release music and tour, the CMA and ACM award winner's ambitions have also extended to numerous media and charity projects. His interest in working with younger artists and being able to explore different topics led to the "TL's Road House" podcast, which has featured guests such as HARDY, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson and more.

Over three decades into his decorated career, Lawrence's legacy continues to evolve. He spent 2024 touring with artists like Riley Green, Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson and more on top of his first-ever headlining show at the Ryman, which was sold out. After revisiting his catalog with the Hindsight 2020 Vol 1, 2 and 3 and Live at Billy Bob's Texas albums, Lawrence released his Out Here In It EP, available everywhere now. Meanwhile, Lawrence continues to uphold his commitment to helping those in need across Middle Tennessee and beyond with his Mission:Possible non-profit committed to serving the homeless. From its humble beginnings cooking Thanksgiving dinners for the Nashville Rescue Mission to frying over 10K turkeys to date, the organization has raised more than $1M for those in need. In recognition of his philanthropic efforts, Lawrence was honored with the 2023 CRS Humanitarian Award.

Tickets are $83.50, $73.50, $63.50 or $53.50 plus tax and an online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased in the Gift Shop). Tickets in the ADA section are for patrons with mobility disabilities and up to three companions. If companion seating is not available because the ADA section is sold out, RCGR will offer other seats as close as possible to the accessible seat, if available, at the purchase price of the other section. Tickets can be purchased in the Gift Shop, by calling 319-648-1234 or online.

Doors open at 7 PM for the 8 PM show.
This ticket may only be purchased directly through our website or the box office located at our property. We do not use third-party resellers or brokers for ticket sales. Tickets purchased through third-party resellers or brokers are not valid for entry. We will not refund or exchange tickets purchased through third-party resellers or brokers. This ticket may not be resold, transferred or used for commercial purposes (e.g., promotions, contests, advertising or giveaways), without our express, written permission.

SKILLET is one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century. The two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, Pandora Billionaires Club members, and multi-platinum rockers have an undying spirit that has humbly asserted and affirmed them as one of this generation's most successful rock acts. However, as all classic underdog stories do, it happened quietly under the radar. By 2019, they not only garnered a pair of GRAMMY® Award nods and sold over 17 million albums worldwide, but they also took home a Billboard Music Award for the double-platinum Awake. Its breakout single "Monster" is 5x platinum and remains "one of the most-streamed rock songs of all-time."

2016's Unleashed bowed at #3 on the Billboard Top 200. Hitting #1 on Rock Radio, the lead single "Feel Invincible" cracked 643 million global audio streams and went double platinum. Meanwhile, the gold-certified Unleashed became their fourth consecutive album to achieve gold, platinum, or double-platinum status. Their 2019 release Victorious included the top ten rock radio hit "Legendary," which lived up to its name with over 108 million streams. To date, nine original tunes earned RIAA recognition in tandem with high-profile syncs by everyone from WWE and Marvel to ESPN and NFL. Between selling out arenas in 26 countries and four continents, the group performed on CONAN and graced the pages of USA Today and The New York Times. Skillet debuted their first graphic novel, EDEN: A Skillet Graphic Novel with Z2 Comics, which became the publisher's best-selling book of all time, followed by EDEN II: The Aftermath. Skillet's latest project, DOMINION, was one of the highest charting rock and metal albums of 2022 and deluxe version DOMINION: DAY OF DESTINY is available now.

Tickets are $92.50, $82.50, $72.50 or $62.50 plus tax and an online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased in the Gift Shop). Tickets in the ADA section are for patrons with mobility disabilities and up to three companions. If companion seating is not available because the ADA section is sold out, RCGR will offer other seats as close as possible to the accessible seat, if available, at the purchase price of the other section. Tickets can be purchased in the Gift Shop, by calling 319-648-1234 or online.

Doors open at 7 PM for the 8 PM show.

Sevendust has always carved their own path with a unique blend of heavy grooves, unpredictable riffs, and soulful vocals. Since forming in 1994, they've sold over 7 million albums, earned three gold certifications, charted three Top 15 Billboard 200 debuts, and received a GRAMMY® nomination. With a reputation for electrifying live performances, they've played iconic festivals like Woodstock, OZZfest, Shiprocked, and Sonic Temple.

After their highly praised 2020 album Blood & Stone, Sevendust returns with their fourteenth album, Truth Killer, their debut for Napalm Records. The band - Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (lead guitar), John Connolly (rhythm guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose (drums) focused on reconnecting as friends during the writing process, which led to fresh creativity. Recorded with producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette, the album features a mix of heavy and melodic sounds, as well as new electronic elements.

The album opens with "I Might Let The Devil Win," a slow-burning track that marks a departure from their usual sound, while the closing song, "Fence," brings the intensity Sevendust fans expect. Other standout tracks include "Truth Killer," which critiques society's aversion to the truth, and "Superficial Drug," a commentary on the emptiness of social media culture. With Truth Killer, Sevendust proves they're still taking risks and pushing boundaries, reaffirming their place in rock history.

Tickets are $84.98, $74.98, $64.98 or $54.98 plus tax and an online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased in the Gift Shop). Tickets in the ADA section are for patrons with mobility disabilities and up to three companions. If companion seating is not available because the ADA section is sold out, RCGR will offer other seats as close as possible to the accessible seat, if available, at the purchase price of the other section. Tickets can be purchased in the Gift Shop, by calling 319-648-1234 or online.

Doors open at 7 PM for the 8 PM show.

We will not honor any tickets purchased from third party website.

Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country. Best known for his signature "You might be a redneck" jokes, Foxworthy's relatable humor has made him a household name of decades. A Grammy-nominated artist, bestselling author, and host of "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?", he also co-starred in the hit Blue Collar Comedy Tour. With comedy, albums selling millions and fans nationwide, Foxworthy brings laughter that celebrates everyday life.

Tickets are $94, $89, $84 or $79 plus tax and an online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased in the Gift Shop). Tickets in the ADA section are for patrons with mobility disabilities and up to three companions. If companion seating is not available because the ADA section is sold out, RCGR will offer other seats as close as possible to the accessible seat, if available, at the purchase price of the other section. Tickets can be purchased in the Gift Shop, by calling 319-648-1234 or online.

Doors open at 7 PM for the 8 PM show.

This ticket may only be purchased directly through our website or the box office located at our property. We do not use third-party resellers or brokers for ticket sales. Tickets purchased through third-party resellers or brokers are not valid for entry. We will not refund or exchange tickets purchased through third-party resellers or brokers. This ticket may not be resold, transferred or used for commercial purposes (e.g., promotions, contests, advertising or giveaways), without our express, written permission.

OUTDOOR CONCERT
Stick around for our 20th anniversary fireworks display following the show.

The following items are prohibited:

Professional cameras or large cameras with detachable lenses
Video and/or audio equipment
Go Pros, iPads or selfie sticks
Any item that can be used as a weapon
Large bags/purses or backpacks
Glass containers of any kind
Outside alcohol, food & non-alcoholic beverages
Focus light beam devices of any kind, including laser pointers
Umbrellas. If it is raining, please just bring a raincoat or poncho.

Please leave all listed items at home or in your vehicle and/or onsite hotel room. Thanks!

Lee Brice: Live in Concert
When Curb Records recording artist, Lee Brice, isn't selling out arenas, writing and recording songs, or building new brands like Dulce Vida Tequila and Loud Lemon, you'll find this family man with his wife Sara, as well as their two young boys and daughter. At the same time, boasting over 12 billion career streams, Brice continues to enjoy massive success in country radio, digital streaming services, and on the road. He has reached the #1 spot at Country Radio with Platinum-selling "Memory I Don't Mess With," which consecutively follows three prior #1s: ASCAP's 2021 Country Song of the Year and 3x Platinum track "One of Them Girls," "I Hope You're Happy Now" with Carly Pearce, and the 4x Platinum hit "Rumor," which was nominated in the category Single of The Year at the 55th Annual ACM Awards. One of the most played country artists of all time on Pandora, he was the second country artist behind Keith Urban to receive the Pandora Billionaire plaque. Lee is also a GRAMMY nominee, a CMA and ACM award winner, and he's taken nine radio singles to Number One: "A Woman Like You," "Hard to Love," "I Drive Your Truck," "I Don't Dance," "Drinking Class," "Rumor," "I Hope You're Happy Now," "One of Them Girls," and "Memory I Don't Mess With." Lee's album, Hey World, has been certified as Platinum and features several multi-Platinum selling hits. Lee kicked off 2024 with an intimate acoustic tour, the Me & My Guitar Tour, and in the spring he released the single, "Drinkin' Buddies" with Nate Smith and Hailey Whitters. This single was followed by the nostalgic summertime track, "Summer of Us." Last year, Brice began rolling out new music including heartfelt "Cry," teaming up with some of his legendary country friends -Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser, Jerrod Niemann, Dallas Davidson and Rob Hatch 9aka The Traler Park) - for "Said No Country Boy Ever," and most recently, "Killed The Man." Lee is slated to release even more new music for his upcoming album in 2026 and will be touring in the U.S. and in Canada.

Ashley McBryde
GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars - and it shows. This Grand Ole Opry member's 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere (Warner Records Nashville) charmed The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Paste, The Washington Post and more, all en route to landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. McBryde closed out 2019 with ACM New Female Artist, CMT Breakout Artist, a New Artist of the Year win at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards and two nominations for the 2020 GRAMMYs for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for "Girl Goin' Nowhere." Her follow-up album was tagged by Rolling Stone as one of the most anticipated albums of the year alongside NPR, who also ranked her Top 10 RIAA Platinum-Certified single "One Night Standards" as one of the best songs of 2019. The album earned McBryde a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making Never Will the only album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs and the Recording Academy in the same award season. Her GRAMMY-winning duet with Carly Pearce, "Never Wanted To Be That Girl," went all the way to No. 1 and earned McBryde and Pearce the ACM and CMA award for Musical Event of the Year. McBryde was also honored with the 2022 CMA International Artist Achievement Award for the most significant creative growth, development and promotion of the country music industry outside of the United States. Her collaborative project Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville featuring Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Pillbox Patti, Caylee Hammack, Aaron Raitiere and Benjy Davis earned McBryde her third consecutive GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making her a six-time GRAMMY nominee. The project earned McBryde her second consecutive nomination for CMA Album of the Year, along with Music Video of the Year for "Light On In The Kitchen" from her latest critically acclaimed album, The Devil I Know. McBryde is currently on her headlining The Devil I Know Tour Presented by Ariat and has kicked off 2024 with a sold-out run of shows in the U.K., Ireland and Northern Ireland before returning to North America for the second leg in February.

George Birge
Nashville artist-songwriter George Birge fast-follows two back-to-back #1s ("Cowboy Songs" and "Mind On You") in one consecutive year (2024) with current Top 25-and-climbing single "It Won't Be Long." Boasting 217 MILLION global streams across his catalog, American Song writer praises, "George Birge has a talent for taking a simple concept and turning it into an in-depth song," as PEOPLE hails that he's "Always Meant for the Solo Spotlight." Named Billboard's Country Rookie of the Month (January 2024) and one of Nashville Lifestyles' "Artists You Need To Know," the Austin, TX, native's star is on the rise after earning his first award show nomination at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, and making his TV debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Tickets are $106, $96 or $86 plus tax and an online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased in the Gift Shop). Tickets in the ADA section are for patrons with mobility disabilities and up to three companions. If companion seating is not available because the ADA section is sold out, RCGR will offer other seats as close as possible to the accessible seat, if available, at the purchase price of the other section. Tickets can be purchased in the Gift Shop, by calling 319-648-1234 or online. No ticket refunds or exchanges.

Doors open at 5 PM for the 6 PM show.

This ticket may only be purchased directly through our website or the box office located at our property. We do not use third-party resellers or brokers for ticket sales. Tickets purchased through third-party resellers or brokers are not valid for entry. We will not refund or exchange tickets purchased through third-party resellers or brokers. This ticket may not be resold, transferred or used for commercial purposes (e.g., promotions, contests, advertising or giveaways), without our express, written permission.

Thirty years ago, a Fender Strat-wielding teenager from Shreveport, Louisiana by the name of Kenny Wayne Shepherd brought the blues back to the mainstream. It was 1995, the era of furrow-browed grungesters, when a sandy-haired guitar prodigy unapologetically celebrated a genre often pushed to the margins. With his fiery fretwork, pop-rock hooks, and reverence for the blues, Shepherd's arrival was a much-needed palette-cleanser from the existential dread of the times.

Now, three decades later, Shepherd is as vital as ever. No longer the child prodigy, he has ascended to master. Still touring, recording, collaborating, and evolving, he's returned to where it all began, Ledbetter Heights. Shepherd's latest is a re-recording of his landmark first album, in honor of its 30th anniversary. In early 2026, he and his band will launch a national tour celebrating the milestone's anniversary.

"This is the album that put me on the map, and I still enjoy listening to it because my goal has always been to make music I want to listen to," Shepherd says. "Unfiltered and straight from the heart."

That wanderlust was evident on Ledbetter Heights, and Shepherd revisits the 12-song collection with gusto on this faithful re-recording. The perceivable differences between the albums are a refined musicality evident in the arrangements, and the more nuanced and intentional guitar playing, though the fire still rages - check out the bluesy bluster on the opener, "Born with a Broken Heart." Only one track, "Riverside," deviates significantly. Slowed down and smokier, it brings a quiet fire vibe not found in the 1995 version. In addition, fans will no doubt enjoy hearing longtime Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band co-vocalist Noah Hunt sing these songs. Noah has been with Shepherd for 28 years and has sung on every other album. This completes the sonic circle.

He named the album Ledbetter Heights in honor of an historic neighborhood in his hometown that pays homage to another blues great and Northwest Louisiana native, Huddie Ledbetter. The album catapulted Shepherd into the mainstream, and as a torchbearer of the blues - something he continues to take very seriously to this day. "When I signed my first record deal, my mission was no matter how big or small my career became, I was going to spread the word about the music and musicians that inspire me," Shepherd says.

He's made good on that promise with the release of his award-winning documentary "10 Days Out; Blues From the Backroads, scorching appearances on the Experience Hendrix tour, film placements like Flight Risk, and collaborations that bring the genre into new spaces. Shepherd has become one of the blues' most consistent and credible ambassadors.

Up next, Shepherd and his band will be hitting the road for the Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour. The shows will include a performance of the full 12-track album, along with another set featuring highlights from his 30-year career. "Revisiting this album put me back in touch with the wonder and excitement of those days. I didn't know what lay ahead," he reflects. "I'm so grateful for this album - it gave me everything."

Tickets are $69.50, $59.50, $49.50 or $39.50 plus tax and an online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased in the Gift Shop). Tickets in the ADA section are for patrons with mobility disabilities and up to three companions. If companion seating is not available because the ADA section is sold out, RCGR will offer other seats as close as possible to the accessible seat, if available, at the purchase price of the other section. Tickets can be purchased in the Gift Shop, by calling 319-648-1234 or online.

Doors open at 7 PM for the 8 PM show.

We will not honor any tickets purchased from third party website. The content on this website is owned by us and third-party providers and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Our content may not be copied, transmitted, or distributed without our written permission, except that you may download, display, and print one copy on a single computer for your personal, non-commercial use only. The use of our content or other content on this website on any other website or in any environment of networked computers is prohibited. The use of any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access this website for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the material on the website, is strictly prohibited.