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Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters
2026-08-07 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago)
The Boxmasters release 21st Album “In The Bay” and announce “2026 Morro Rock Tour”
In conjunction with the release of their newest album on June 12th, The Boxmasters will
follow by kicking off a tour of the United States in June. This marks their 21st release as the
ever-prolific J.D. Andrew and Bud Thornton showcase their love as always for the sounds of the
sixties and the inspiration of their heroes on an album of called ‘In The Bay.’
Formed in 2006, The Boxmasters have recorded an impressive and diverse catalogue of
music that touches on their love of a wide array of influences, but most importantly, the rock and
roll of the 1960’s. Listening to The Boxmasters, one can hear obvious odes to the Beatles, Byrds
and Beach Boys, but also important to The Boxmasters are The Mothers of Invention, The
Allman Brothers, Kris Kristofferson, John Prine and Big Star.
As a touring band, The Boxmasters have cultivated a rabid cult fanbase across the United
States, Canada and now Europe and the United Kingdom. In 2025, The Boxmasters opened for
one of the top 3 bands in history, The Who, on their “The Song Ends Tour” in Sunrise, FL and
Newark, NJ. In Sunrise, manager Bill Curbishly told Bud that only 3 bands had received a
standing ovation as the opening act in The Who history. The Boxmasters were the third.
On April 25, 2026 The Boxmasters will make their Stagecoach Festival debut playing
along with a huge lineup of Rock and Country artists.
Opening for the likes of The Who, ZZ Top, Steve Miller, & George Thorogood, The
Boxmasters have proven to win over large audiences. As a headliner, frequent stops in Kansas
City at “Knuckleheads”, Los Angeles at “The Troubadour” and in Sellersville, PA at the
“Sellersville Theater” have shown dedicated yet still growing audiences. Two appearances at
Levon Helm’s “Midnight Ramble” in Woodstock, New York were highlight performances for the
band, as well as the “Ramble at The Ryman” that Levon hosted in 2008. Other highlights
include The Boxmasters performing on “The Grand Ole Opry” in 2015, and in 2023 The
Boxmasters fulfilled a life-long dream of playing The Cavern Club in Liverpool.
Tickets on Sale Monday, May 11 at 9AM
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Big Toe and the Jam
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-15
Big Toe and the Jam is one of the Midwest’s best total variety groups touring. They deliver such a wonderful variety of genres that literally quenches everyone’s thirst! They perform hand picked hits form artists like Journey, Justin Timberlake, Rick Springfield, Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, LMFAO to fun hits from the Beastie Boys, “Funkytown” by Lipps Inc to Michael Jackson and crazy FUN hits like Ricky Martin – Livin’ La Vida Loca and even pull country hits from Gretchen Wilson etc into their widely diverse song/hit list!! To add gravy to the biscuits, they can add their horn (brass) section to the mix and do HITS from Chicago, Tower Of Power and not to mention adding the class/glitter/punch and uniqueness of what horns (brass) bring to the musical table! This band is phenomenally talented and energetic and will have you totally immersed in their show from the first hit to the last encore! These amazingly talented musicians love to spread the joy of music in a family-friendly, all-ages, high-energy show playing songs that are well-known and uplifting, that keep people moving to the music that oozes off the stage, singing along, and having fun. To make things more customizable for your special needs, the band can configure ensembles from 3 piece acoustic shows all the way up to their full blown 9 piece band with full horn section! If you’re looking for a band that can do it all and have your audience’s attention and participation on and off the dance floor.. Big Toe and the Jam is IT!
Big Toe and the Jam – www.acts-tremetalent.com/regionalacts/bigtoe.htm

Friday Cash Blast
2026-08-21 17:00 - 22:30
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
Mahnomen
Join us Friday, August 21, for an exciting night where you can win your share of $21K in cash!
Starting August 1, receive 1 entry for every 10 points earned on your Star Rewards card for a chance to win big! Cash drawings are held every half hour from 5PM-10:30PM on August 21.
Promotional Details

Cash drawings every half hour from 5PM-10:30PM
Earn entries beginning August 1
Receive 1 entry for every 10 points earned
Chance at the $10K cash drawing at 10PM

See rules for details.

The Beach Boys
2026-08-21 20:00 - 21:30
Due to unforeseen scheduling changes, The Beach Boys concert originally scheduled for Friday, August 21, has been rescheduled. A new performance date will be announced soon.
The Beach Boys shared: “Playing for you is the highlight of our summer every year—especially as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States while saluting the 60th Anniversary of Pet Sounds. We’ve been having a blast out there, and to keep the good vibrations going strong, we’ll be taking a short break to recharge before getting back on the road. The Shooting Star Casino August 21 show is being rescheduled, and a new date will be announced soon.”
We appreciate your patience and understanding and look forward to welcoming The Beach Boys to the Shooting Star stage once the new date is announced. 💛🌊
Refunds for all eligible ticket holders will begin to be processed on Tuesday, July 28. Cash and check purchases will be refunded through the Shooting Star Casino accounting office. Credit card purchases will be automatically refunded within 7-10 business days after processing begins. For additional assistance, please contact the Shooting Star Casino Ticket Office at 800.453.7827.

Legacy of the Loud
2026-08-21 20:00 - 2026-08-22 00:30
8pm-12:30am
Legacy Of The Loud is a fun, audience involving, rock band that brings together stellar musicians to create a one of a kind medley format by covering history’s top selling artists such as: Journey, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Styx, Boston, Def Leppard, Kiss, Foreigner, Whitesnake, Scorpions, Lover Boy and many more! Be prepared to have fun!

Radio Nation
2026-08-28 - 2026-08-29
8PM – 12:30AM
Radio Nation is a Top 40 Rock/Country Band based out of Central Minnesota. The band is known for performing all the hits of yesterday and today! They provide an up-tempo and entertaining show which always keeps the crowd dancing all night! live music! The group is lead by fantastic vocals and some of the most sought after instrumentalist in the area. The group consists of musicians who have years of experience entertaining audiences of all sizes!
Radio Nation is sure to have something for everyone. They play all the classics, while keeping up on what is new and popular!

Terry Fator ~ Pure Imagination
2026-08-28 20:00 - 21:30
Legendary Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator has created a new road show to kickoff his 2025-2026 tour. Pure Imagination: Once Upon a Voice is a 90 minute spectacular, featuring the incredible impressions, comedy and ventriloquism that has made Terry and his characters a must see show for fans across the nation.
“Pure Imagination is a totally different concept than my road shows in the past,” Fator said. “I found that throughout my life my imagination had spawned countless characters, song parodies and comedy skits and I compiled them all together to give my audience a fun look into my creative psyche.”
The show features the classic characters Terry has made famous over the years: Winston the Impersonating Turtle; Country Star Walter T. Airdale; Apollo Theater legend Julius; perpetual slacker and stoner Duggie; Vikki the Cougar and the world’s greatest Elvis impersonator, Maynard Tompkins.
“One idea I had is to add in characters and impressions based on real-life stars people around the world know and love,” Fator said. “So you can look forward to seeing and hearing Willie Nelson, Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, plus a few surprise ‘guests’”.
Simply put, Pure Imagination is Pure Entertainment for audiences across the country
Tickets on sale Monday, June 1 at 9AM
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Ride to Win
2026-08-30 16:00 - 21:00
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 | 4PM-9PM | MAHNOMEN & BAGLEY
Get ready to Ride to Win at Shooting Star Casino’s biggest August event. Starting July 27, earn one entry for every 25 points on your Star Rewards card. Entries earned during Outdoor Escape Sundays also count toward Ride to Win, giving you five weeks of entries! Then be here August 30 for hourly cash drawings and the grand prize giveaway of a Brand New UTV!
DOUBLE ENTRIES TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS DURING THE PROMOTION.
HOURLY CASH DRAWINGS | 4PM-8PM
GRAND PRIZE DRAWING | NEW UTV | 9PM
*See rules brochure for complete details. Actual prize not shown. Must be present to win.

Jake McVey
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-05
8pm-12:30am
Music has the power to move the masses and few artists understand that better than Jake McVey. A relentless road musician who performs 250+ dates a year, McVey has earned a loyal fan base that’s addicted to his fiery stage show and arsenal of ear-grabbing dance frenzy songs.
A compelling performer who strives to deliver upbeat music and a youthful enthusiasm with a seasoned eye for reading a crowd, Jake McVey gives his all at every show. “It’s all about entertaining the fans and making new ones and showing each and every person in the room a good time.” Jake and his compadres perform hits from artists from Garth Brooks, Montgomery Gentry, Brad Paisley, Big & Rich, Joe Nichols and many many more! Jake McVey has shared the stage with some of country’s most acclaimed acts, including Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett and many more!!
Currently doing shows with Justin Moore & Priscilla Block on the “You, Me & Whiskey” Tour and was added to dates with Travis Tritt.
* Opened and Toured with Brad Paisley, Lady A, Little Big Town, and over 40 major acts.
* Tour with full production and lights (If needed)
* 2 top 50 Billboard charting singles in 2018 – 2022
* Management: RPM (Nashville)
* Publicist & Tour Promotions with Radio

Bagley 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
2026-09-05 10:30 - 23:30
Saturday, September 5 | 11:30AM-11:30PM | BAGLEY
Join us for a spectacular day of celebration at Shooting Star Casino Bagley as we mark our 10th anniversary! Win your share of $12,500 during the Anniversary Hot Seats drawings from 11:30AM-11:30PM. Drawings held every half hour for $500 cash.

And stick around for more fun:
• Cornhole tournament starts at 1:30PM
• Sun, Star, Sky Players receive $30 food and beverage coupon (valid at Little Dipper only)
• All guests will receive $10 Star Cash coupon*

Football Frenzy
2026-09-06 16:00 - 20:00
Chance to win cash or a new truck!
Sundays in September | 4PM-8PM | MAHNOMEN & BAGLEY
Football season is here and so are the prizes!
Watch your favorite NFL teams at Shooting Star, then stay for hourly cash drawings from 4PM to 8PM every Sunday. Earn entries from Aug 31 – Sept 27, guests receive one entry for every 25 slot/tier points earned. September 27 is the grand prize drawing, where four finalists will be chosen at 9PM to pick football helmets. One lucky winner will drive away with a brand-new truck.
DOUBLE ENTRIES Tuesdays and Thursdays during the promotion.
GRAND PRIZE DRAWING | Sept 27 | 9 PM | NEW TRUCK
*See rules brochure for complete details.

Dan Brekke
2026-09-06 17:00 - 21:00
Mustang Lounge Live
Sunday, September 6th from 5PM-9PM

Verge
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-12
8pm-12:30am
World-class show: multiple male and female vocalists, full harmonies, multi-guitar arrangements, and stage dance choreography. Verge loves engaging the audience throughout the show will pooring out a wide range of rock music – from classic to current from melodic to edgy that appeals to the young and to the young-at-heart.
VERGE is MUCH MORE than great music. VERGE is a BIG & DAZZLING rock show performance. Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to ROCK!!!
• Eight musicians: Three female vocalists, four male vocalists, four guitarists and drums
• Multiple costume changes and personas that bring the show to life with integrated professional dance

Slaughter
2026-09-11 20:00 - 21:30
Over Three decades of Rock and Roll 1990 – 2020
1990 SLAUGHTER hit radio, MTV and the U.S. touring circuit like a tornado- coming seemingly out of nowhere to roll through
everything in its path and turn it upside down. Touring the world with bands that they loved, Kiss, Ozzy, and others meant the
good times were just a song away, and their first hit single, “Up All Night” certainly fit into that mold, their second chart-topper,
“Fly To The Angels” was more representative of the spirituality and awareness that goes into most of the band’s music and
lyrics. But never were SLAUGHTER more accurately represented that live onstage in front of their legions of devoted fans over
the last ten years. The above two hits are the start of their top then follwed by :

Spend My Life
Mad About You
The Wild Life
Eye to Eye
Real Love
Loaded Gun
Burnin’ Bridges
Desperately

For the past decade SLAUGHTER has continued to tour, performing 40 – 50 shows per year at casinos, fairs, festivals
and biker rallies all across the US to record breaking audiences. SLAUGHTERs have furthermore enjoyed successful
festival shows in Sweden, Japan, Mexico & Germany.
SLAUGHTER has shown that with perseverance and sheer talent, a band can survive and win over the support of fans,
regardless of what others may say about the quality of their music. What’s most important is that their music is still
here and the vast majority of critics who panned them in the past are not, and that’s as good as gold.
Ticket’s on sale now.
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Jim Ruel
2026-09-12 18:00 - 20:00
Native American Comedian
Jim Ruel performing on September 12 at 6PM.
Jim Ruel is a comedian, writer, and actor. He is an Ojibwe Native American of the Bay Mills Indian Community. He grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he spent the first ten years of his career performing in comedy clubs around the Midwest.

Throne MMA
2026-09-12 19:00 - 22:00
Fight night returns to the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen on Saturday, September 12! Waubun native Chris Podlak defends his Heavyweight Championship in the main event! Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled night of mixed martial arts action as Throne MMA takes over the Shooting Star Casino!
Doors open at 6 PM and the first bell rings at 7 PM. Don’t miss a second of the excitement!
Tickets available online only through Throne MMA.

Drive
2026-09-18 - 2026-09-19
8pm-12:30am

Jo Dee Messina
2026-09-25 20:00 - 21:30
Most albums reflect a season. Jo Dee Messina’s new album, Bridges, is 10 years worth of seasons rolled up into one. The love, the life, the pain, the fight, the learning — and the living through it all.
“It’s not about a full transformation,” Messina says. “It’s about what I’ve gone through and how I’ve gotten through it all. But I’m not done living yet. There’s still a lot more to learn.”
And that’s where we find Messina now — at the start of a new chapter. At a turning point, but firmly moving forward. And what a path it’s been so far. The road behind her is littered with accolades: nine number-one hits, 16 Top 40 songs, and awards and nominations from the ACM, CMA, AMA, Billboard, and the Grammys. A true icon, Messina has become a North Star in the music world, carving a path for artists and inspiring the younger generation. See Lainey Wilson’s recent CMA shoutout, Cole Swindell’s ode to “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” plus Sierra Ferrell and Nikki Lane’s cover of “Lesson in Leavin’.” She’s not just a country legend — her influence spreads across multiple generations and genres.
Over the past decade, though, Messina — like all of us — has encountered road bumps both minor and heartbreaking: loss, struggle, and sicknesses that might have wrecked someone without glimmers of light to hold onto. Her music. Her children. Her faith. And all of it is woven throughout Bridges, coming June 5, 2026.
Tickets on sale Monday, June 29 at 9am.
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Drop Tailgate
2026-09-25 20:00 - 2026-09-26 00:30

The Band Perry
2026-10-09 20:00 - 21:30
The Band Perry is a GRAMMY®, CMA, and ACM Award-winning group known for their genre-defying sound and bold artistic reinvention. Since bursting onto the scene with their 9x Platinum smash hit “If I Die Young,” the band has captivated audiences worldwide. Composed of Kimberly Perry and Johnny Costello, the band’s 2025 return marks the end of hiatus and the start of a new artistic era.
Spanning a decade-plus of music and two albums, The Band Perry has sold two and a half million albums, 12 million singles, and racked up over 1 billion streams. Their success story continues to grow both domestically and globally, a talent powerhouse touting sold-out world tours, six #1 singles, multiple RIAA Platinum and Gold certifications, and pioneering chart success.
Their Appalachian gothic sound is amplified by heartfelt, original storytelling, dynamic musicianship, and high-energy performance. Known for pushing creative boundaries while staying rooted in Southern tradition, the trio continues to evolve — both artistically and as individuals.
Tickets on sale Monday, July 13 at 9AM
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Little River Band
2026-10-23 20:00 - 21:30
Little River Band was once dubbed as “the best singing band in the world,” by Glenn Frey of the Eagles. Through the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, LRB enjoyed huge chart success with multiplatinum albums and chart topping hits. With worldwide album and CD sales of more than 30 million copies, they were also the first band to set a record for having Top 10 hits for six consecutive years.
The Little River Band is best known for their mega hits like, “Cool Change,” “Take It Easy On Me,” “Reminiscing,”“Help is on its Way,” “Lonesome Loser,” “Man on your Mind,”“The Other Guy,” “The Night Owls,” “Lady,” and “Happy Anniversary,” plus many more will be rocking VENUE and bringing back memories and great times for folks in CITY. This high energy, fantastically tight band keeps the audience on their feet. Folks have a hard time sitting still when Little River Band is playing. They perform the hits the way you remember them but with more feeling, vibe and energy than ever before. You can’t help but move to the music and sing along with the Little River Band.
Tickets go on sale Monday, July 27 at 9am.
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The Marshall Tucker Band
2026-11-13 20:00 - 21:30
When you wake up and want to put a smile on your face, you think of the songs that always manage to reach down and touch your soul the moment you hear the first note. The Marshall Tucker Band is one such group that continues to have a profound level of impact on successive generations of listeners who’ve been “Searchin’ for a Rainbow” and found it perfectly represented by this tried-and-true Southern institution over the decades.
The Marshall Tucker Band came together as a young, hungry, and quite driven six-piece outfit in Spartanburg, South Carolina in 1972, having duly baptized themselves with the name of a blind piano tuner after they found it inscribed on a key to their original rehearsal space — and they’ve been in tune with tearing it up on live stages both big and small all across the globe ever since. Plus, the band’s mighty music catalog, consisting of more than 20 studio albums and a score of live releases, has racked up multi-platinum album sales many times over. A typically rich MTB setlist is bubbling over with a healthy dose of hits like the heartfelt singalong “Heard It in a Love Song,” the insistent pleading of “Can’t You See”, the testifying “Fire on the Mountain,” the wanderlust gallop of “Long Hard Ride,” and the explosive testimony of “Ramblin,’” to name but a few.
One thing we absolutely know for sure: If you heard it in a Marshall Tucker Band song, it certainly can’t be wrong.
—Mike Mettler, this ol’ MTB chronologist
Tickets on sale August 17, at 9am.
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Craig Morgan
2026-11-20 20:00 - 21:30
Singer, author, actor, and soldier Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music hitmaker who has amassed nearly 2.5 billion career streams and charted over 25 songs on Billboard. With signature hits including “Redneck Yacht Club,” “Almost Home,” “International Harvester,” “Soldier,” “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” and his faith-filled tribute, “The Father, My Son and the Holy Ghost,” the multi-faceted entertainer’s music has formed the soundtrack to our lives for over two decades. His new music, American Soundtrack (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville), is no exception, with each of the EP’s six songs infused with Craig’s faith and patriotism.
Craig received one of country music’s highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. Prior to becoming a country music star and TV sensation, Craig spent seventeen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserve and in 2023 enlisted again in the Army Reserve, continuing his military career as a Warrant Officer. He remains an avid supporter of America’s military personnel and has made more than sixteen overseas trips to perform for our troops. Craig is a member of the U.S. Field Artillery Hall of Fame and recipient of the USO Merit Award. In 2018, he was awarded the Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal, one of the highest awards the Department of the Army can bestow upon a civilian, in recognition of his significant dedication to our military men and women around the world. He remains committed to supporting active duty and veteran members of our military through work with Operation Finally Home, the USO and more.
His emotional and inspiring memoir – God, Family, Country – is available now. In the book, Craig details all aspects from his inspiring life, revealing never-before-heard stories including the impetus behind his recent enlistment in the Army Reserve, how he worked alongside the CIA as a soldier in Panama, fought sex traffickers as an undercover agent in Thailand, forged his own path to country music stardom, and lives his life by the deepest values: God, family, country.
Tickets on sale Mon, Aug 24 at 9AM
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