Red Hawk Resort Casino continues its summer entertainment lineup with another weekend of free live music as Gotcha Covered delivers a genre-spanning dance party Friday night before Donnie and the Wayrads return Saturday with an evening of classic rock favorites at the Stage Bar.
Friday night’s entertainment features Gotcha Covered, taking the Stage Bar from 8 p.m. until midnight with a high-energy show designed to keep the dance floor full from the opening song to the final encore.
Based in Central California, the four-piece band has earned a strong reputation for transporting audiences through decades of unforgettable music. Whether it’s disco grooves from the 1970s, arena rock anthems, 1980s synth-pop favorites or today’s biggest dance hits, Gotcha Covered lives up to its name with a setlist that spans generations while appealing to audiences of all ages.
The band’s polished sound begins with Laura Rankin, whose soaring lead vocals and keyboard work anchor every performance. Jeff Rankin provides bass and vocals while driving the rhythm section, guitarist Shawn Reynolds blends rhythm, lead guitar and synth textures with rich harmonies, and drummer Ryan Blodgett supplies the steady backbeat that keeps the band’s energetic performances moving from start to finish.
Rich vocal harmonies, layered keyboards and multiple synthesizers combine to create a full, polished sound that brings arena-style energy into the intimate Stage Bar setting. Fans know that when Gotcha Covered arrives, the dance floor quickly fills with guests singing along to familiar favorites while discovering fresh takes on beloved classics.
From timeless singalong anthems and deep cuts to contemporary chart-toppers, the band delivers more than a typical cover show, creating an immersive live music experience designed to bring audiences together through songs everyone knows and loves.
Saturday night shifts the spotlight to Northern California favorite Donnie and the Wayrads, who return to the Stage Bar from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. with four hours of classic rock, pop and dance favorites.
Led by vocalist and guitarist Donnie Maghoney, Donnie and the Wayrads have spent more than 25 years building a loyal following throughout Northern California. Their energetic performances and crowd-pleasing setlists have made them a longtime favorite at casinos, festivals and entertainment venues across the region.
Maghoney’s extensive career includes opening performances for nationally recognized artists including Gregg Allman, Joan Jett, Cheap Trick and Foreigner, experience that has helped shape the band’s polished stage presence and professional musicianship.
Known for keeping dance floors busy from beginning to end, Donnie and the Wayrads perform a wide variety of recognizable favorites spanning more than five decades. Their shows effortlessly blend classic rock, pop, soul and Motown into a nonstop celebration of familiar hits, giving audiences plenty of opportunities to sing along from their tables or spend the evening dancing in front of the stage.
Their energetic performances, authentic musicianship and strong connection with audiences continue making the band one of the region’s most popular live acts, delivering an entertaining night for longtime fans and first-time listeners alike.
All Stage Bar performances at Red Hawk Resort Casino are free with no cover charge, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Beyond the live entertainment, guests can enjoy the resort’s gaming, dining and luxury accommodations throughout the weekend. Rewards Club members can also take advantage of several ongoing promotions currently available across the property.
The $1,000,000 Waves of Cash Giveaway continues on Saturdays, giving Rewards Club members opportunities to earn entries for drawings held at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Players can also earn an additional 100 bonus drawing entries by using the myRedHawk mobile app.
Free Play Fridays continue, allowing Rewards Club members to earn $15 in Free Play for every 1,000 points earned on Fridays, up to 10 times for a maximum of $150 in Free Play rewards.
Guests can also participate in the ongoing $100,000 Blackjack Free Roll Tournament Series, held every Tuesday through Sept. 8. Rewards Club members receive one free tournament entry, while the first 50 participants each week receive a complimentary $10 Talon Takeback card.
Drivers can also take advantage of the Tuesday Gas Rewards promotion at the Red Hawk Travel Center, where earning 500 points qualifies Rewards Club members for a $10 gas voucher, with up to $30 in gas rewards available on qualifying Tuesdays.
The fun also extends to The Apex at Red Hawk, where the property’s Summer Pass offers one of the best entertainment values of the season. Valid through Aug. 28, 2026, the Summer Pass can be used all day Monday through Thursday and Fridays before 5 p.m. Passes are available for $119.99, or $99 for Rewards Club members, and include two games of bowling, free shoe rental, $10 off any kart race package, a $10 arcade card reload and 10 percent off purchases at Apex Grill, excluding alcohol. The promotion gives families, friends and visitors an affordable way to enjoy bowling, arcade games, indoor kart racing and dining throughout the summer.
Together, the resort’s live entertainment, casino gaming, dining, luxury accommodations and Apex attractions continue making Red Hawk Resort Casino one of Northern California’s premier destinations for summer entertainment just minutes from Folsom.
For more information on entertainment schedules, promotions, gaming and resort amenities, visit RedHawkCasino.com.
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