Jason Bonham returns to Harrah’s

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Wednesday, 04/12/2024

Rock icon Jason Bonham will bring his “Led Zeppelin Experience” once again to the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. 

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Unplugged Pub welcomes Jon Cox

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Wednesday, 23/10/2024

Regional country/rock act The Jon Cox Band will perform as part of the “Halloween Costume Party” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Unplugged Pub in Bryson City. 

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Do you like classic rock, country gold?

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Wednesday, 16/10/2024

Haywood County rock/country act Outlaw Whiskey will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at Unplugged Pub in Bryson City. 

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Harrah’s Cherokee welcomes ZZ Top

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Wednesday, 04/09/2024

Classic rock icons ZZ Top will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.

Formed in 1969 in Houston, ZZ Top is a legendary rock band known for its distinctive blend of blues, rock, and boogie.

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Ready for classic rock, country gold?

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Wednesday, 04/09/2024

Haywood County rock/country act Outlaw Whiskey will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Unplugged Pub in Bryson City. 

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Gratitude is the attitude: Doug Gray of Marshall Tucker Band

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Wednesday, 16/08/2023

Last Tuesday morning, Doug Gray was standing outside his hotel room in Jackson, Wyoming.

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