Thunder Valley Casino Resort

They were fantastic. With well over a dozen JA/JS shows with Slick, and a handful with Diana Mangano, this was my first with Kathy Richardson. I have to say, and I know I'll probably take some heat here, but she can hold a note and keep it better than Grace could on many an occasion. An added bonus was meeting them before the show. They were very nice and hardly got through the initial hellos, before Kathy stopped mid-sentence and exclaimed "Where did you get that shirt?!?" Then they all gathered around, I was wearing a 'Blows Against The Empire Hawaiian shirt. They asked if I had it made, and I said "No, but I had these made", and handed two T-shirts to David. One had a modified 30 Seconds Over Winterland album cover design on the front, with a "poster" design that I created for the very last JA show at Winterland. David chuckled and said "I was there", and I replied "yeah me too, it was 54 years ago this month." They were are all amazed at the t shirt and then I gave David the second one which was a design from the Baron Von Tollbooth & The Chrome Nun album, that pictured the partial x-ray skulls of Paul, Grace and David with a blurb about good health underneath it. They were pretty much blown away and asked "..These are for David?... "these are for me? ". And I just said yeah and thanked David for all the decades of fantastic music and turned to Kathy, Jude, Chris and Donny.. apologized for being absent from the scene for so long and promised that I would be back for more. I had never been to Thunder Valley before, it was a nice venue... better and more intimate than the stadium show they would be playing at the next night. Jefferson Starship opened. I was pleasantly surprised with Kansas (having not been a fan of theirs) and I was deeply disappointed with headliner Deep Purple, I left probably 30 minutes into their set, and I wasn't the only one leaving. Jefferson Starship still "carries the fire", go see them! RIP Paul K, your legacy lives!

Eric was the opening act, so he was limited on time. He only played for 30 minutes, but he was absolutely amazing. He’s such a great guitarist, he absolutely made the three songs he played such a memorable experience. I can’t wait to catch him as a headlining act. One of the best guitarist I’ve ever seen. The following two acts were a bit of a letdown after seeing his set!!!!

This has to be one of the best concerts I have ever been to. I am a huge fan and had to travel from out of state for this show, but it was completely worth it. I hope they decide to continue this show in the future. It is very different from a normal QOTSA show and in some ways I think it is better than their standard. Would highly recommend fans check this out if the band decides to do this tour again.

This concert was such a joyful experience. Alanis Morissette exuded such peace and love and was so energetic! She sang most of her hits as well as several other songs. Some of the songs she only sang 20 to 30 seconds of, like "Can't Not" and "Are You Still Mad". There are a couple of songs I would've liked to hear in full, such as "Can't Not", and a couple I was hoping to hear that she didn't sing, like "UR". Overall though, she had a great setlist and her singing is even greater in person than on her albums. I'm so glad I went to this concert and I am looking forward to seeing her live again in the future!

Very Good Show!! Simon’s voice was a little weak in the first part of the concert in one or two songs, but he recovered to give a great performance. Setlist was good, I just wish they had included “Is There Something I Should Know ,” because it is my favorite DD song. The new songs were from the Dance Macabre album (2). The Venue is one of my favorite, so it only added to an already great show.

She was phenomenal. Couldn’t get past the energy that she exuded!!! For her age,her body and facial features were of a 30 year old! I take my hat off in the highest of honor for Janet Jackson…She is perfection and then some..I took two of my daughters who grew up during the height of Janet’s career, and they loved it especially when she urged the audience to sing along….. I’d go again in bc a heartbeat !!!!!!

Melissa Etheridge delivered an absolutely unforgettable performance last night! From the first note to the final encore, her voice was as powerful and soulful as ever, and her energy filled the entire venue. She connected with the audience in such an authentic way—sharing personal stories, laughing with us, and making it feel like we were all part of something special. The setlist was the perfect mix of classic hits and newer songs, each one performed with passion and precision. The band was phenomenal, and the sound quality was spot-on—every guitar riff and drumbeat hit perfectly. What really stood out was the way Melissa made the night feel both intimate and electric. She has this rare ability to make you feel like she’s singing directly to you, even in a packed house. I left feeling inspired, energized, and grateful to have experienced a true rock icon doing what she does best. If you ever get the chance to see her live—GO. You won’t just hear great music; you’ll have a night you’ll never forget.

Such a fantastic show from both Incubus and Manchester Orchestra!! Incubus had an amazing light/laser show and they still sound as good as they did back in the day.The Venue at Thunder Valley is now my absolute favorite place to go see shows. We were in the "nosebleed" seats in the furthest row and still had a great view. Acoustics are amazing, and the staff is very helpful and friendly. They even thought to put a bar in the venue where you can still see the show from the line. It's also indoor so during our summer you can still go enjoy a show without heat issues.

Cro-Mags and Harley energy was over the top. I was there to see Abbath and the band just killed it, immortal is my favorite band. I was not expecting to see Pepper and Phil. Back in the day I saw pantera many times and thought much of Phil. A fan of the hair metal days because the riffs were great. Phil’s ruined the band and talked a lot about the bros in a bad way. Then the not see salute, hated him for years. I have to admit, Phil is an icon and a monster presence on stage. Not a fan of Down but seeing Phil flooded my memory of the old shows. I was entertained. Tommy Victor a G D legend. His energy was the WHOLE F’N show as RVD would say. Super strong bill all the way through. Get there early to see Cro-Mags. Listen to at the heart of winter by immortal, you’re welcome.

First, the venue was great. I am always willing to pay a little bit more for a smaller venue. It's a bit out of the way, but traffic in and out was nothing. Free parking, an easy walk to your seat. Lady A was wonderful as always. We saw them in 2021 and they were incredible so we were excited to see them again. I'm usually not a fan of cover songs, I feel they take up time where we could be listening to their own music, but they did theirs well. You could tell they enjoyed playing music with each other and their chemistry on stage is wholesome. I think the sound at the theater was a bit muted but that's on the venue. It was a bit foggy but that's because smoking is allowed in the c****o. Overall this was a great concert!

They always put on a great show. I have seen them countless times, in various venues like Lollapalooza, small venues Music Box theatre in Hollywood, to stadium performances. They put on a good show at Thunder Valley. However, John was noticeably injured, and had to sit and rest part way through the show. I believe it was after he had a car accident earlier in the year. Anthony came out late, not the first time that I have seen that happen. The real shocker was that he had a broken leg or other injury, and was wearing a walking cast. He still jumped around a lot. I think that he needs to remember that he is getting on in age, and needs to take better care of himself. Their voices have really held out, and Flea, is always amazing, he never ages! He is also such a nice person. Someone had brought his book to the show and he signed it. I have spoken to Flea years ago, he is good person and a consummate musician.

I am nostalgic for the old Mraz days: Small venues, the "acoustic trio" (Jason, Toca, and Ian), the old songs, and getting to hang out with him after. The latter is what I miss most. However, I am so happy for him to be at this stage of fame and success. It's truly amazing to look around and see a sea of excited people! I am so proud of you, Mr. A-Z. It was a memorable experience.

Lou Gramm and 38 Special were the artists and they both didn’t disappoint at all! Lou Gramm belted out hit songs of Foreigner and his solo hits. When he first appeared, my first thought was, oh no he won’t be very good. After he did a couple of songs, I was reassured that wasn’t going to be the case. I saw him in the early eighties, when he was still with Foreigner. Even after all those years, he still sounds great! He performed his show and left the stage and there was a short intermission, then we jammed to 38 Special. I had also seen them in the early eighties! They had changed their lineup some since, back then but they were still awesome! The sound was clear and thunderous! All of the band gave us their best performances. It was a truly awesome experience by both bands. It will be remembered as one of my favorite concerts. Thunder Valley C****o has an incredible venue for the best music experiences. I will gladly go there again and again for concerts.

Enjoyed the show even though they started late and mics cut out at key parts. Hated having to wait in the smoky c****o to enter and then have to exit through the same when they have a beautiful outdoor covered patio area and exit doors from the patio right to the parking area. Having to make a big loop to go through the c****o is just wrong, especially for those with respiratory issues. Seating is tight and constant having to get up to allow others to pass. Probably need more warning in foyer to tell people to get to their seats as so many came in late and disrupted those trying to enjoy the show. Plenty of secure parking and they really get the flow of traffic going to empty the c****o. Be prepared to only be allowed to make a right turn out of the venue and going the long way around to get back to 65 and I 80.

4 stars for playing a cover song as their encore. All in all Chris & Rich Robinson sound fantastic! Chris Robinson’s voice sounds as good and strong as it did 35 years ago. They did an amazing version of ‘Thorn In My Pride’ (my favorite song of theirs) and many hits but left a lot of their best stuff off the set list (imho) If you’re a fan and contemplating on going, don’t hesitate, this is an older but wiser Black Crowes, drama free and respectful of their fans and their music.

By far one of the better concerts I’ve been to. A band full of great musicians and did some great crowd work as well. His voice is spot on with the recordings. Unlike other bands/musicians, Train actually performed on time, which is rare nowadays, and did a 22-song set. About two hours long. Great, new venue as well. Just this year alone, I’ve seen John Mayer, Muse, OneRepublic, Phoenix, Kelsea Ballerini, etc…… I would say that so far Train has been the most crowd friendly and respectable band. The show was absolutely worth the money. Highly recommend.

Although it’s hot I do enjoy the Thunder Valley Venue. This event fans were provided and I valued that thoughtfulness. Travis Tritt & his band did an amazing show. I know they must have been hot not only because of the weather but also all the lights but they didn’t even let it phase them. Randy was jumping, dancing and rocking his guitar. Watching the band vibe was awesome. I’ve never seen a steel pedal guitar live so that was a treat as well. The energy from Travis and his band really lit up the crowd. I don’t think anyone in the venue sat down once the entire performance. It was one of the best shows.

Show was great, even though it was hot. The opener changed last minute to David nail, they were excellent. I am not a fan of c****o shows...people tend to come in drunk and sloppy for the main act and dump drinks all over. I was second row center, great seats..but for the last song security let anyone go to the front. Not to be a snob, buttttt..we paid extra to see the show...in the premium seats...we did not pay to see late comers and row hoppers.

I've seen Styx for years. Usually they pull out some of their more rockin songs. Not on this tour. All pop songs. Sorry to see they brought back mr Roboto. Keyboard player did a 10 minute segment and played some cover songs. Could've easily fit in another styx song. Too many new songs, especially on a short set. Highlights were crystal ball and blue collar man. Sounded great just not my favorite song selection.

Foreigner - the music sounded great. Just wished that they had played longer. The set was a little short they were on stage less than an hour and a half and they spent a little more time talking than I like at a concert. Introduce the band “yes” and give short stories “that’s cool” but when the countdown clock on the side of the stage says you have 20 minutes left and after talking you can only fit in one song where there could have been several that was disappointing. Other than that loved the show.