ROLAND, Okla. — Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland will welcome Eli Young Band at 8 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Lee Creek Tavern inside the casino.
For nearly 25 years, Eli Young Band has built a career on chart-topping hits, high-energy live performances and an unmistakable Texas-rock edge to modern country music. Formed in Denton, Texas, the multiplatinum band, comprised of Mike Eli, James Young, Jon Jones and Chris Thompson, has evolved from hometown favorites into internationally recognized country music pioneers while staying true to its roots.
The band first broke into the mainstream with its 2005 album “Level,” followed by the gold-certified hit “Always the Love Songs” and a string of successful albums, including “Jet Black & Jealous,” “Life at Best” and “10,000 Towns.” Eli Young Band has earned multiple No. 1 singles throughout its career, including the five-time platinum “Crazy Girl,” three-time platinum “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” platinum-certified “Drunk Last Night” and two-time platinum “Love Ain’t.”
Known for its electrifying live performances, Eli Young Band continues to draw audiences across the country with a catalog of fan-favorite hits and new music inspired by the band’s Texas roots. Its latest album, “Strange Hours,” released in 2025, features 13 songs co-written by band members and highlights the group’s signature blend of heartfelt storytelling, rock-infused country sound and emotional authenticity.
As the band celebrates its 25th anniversary, Eli Young Band remains committed to creating music rooted in passion, friendship and the experiences that shaped its journey from Texas college bars to sold-out stages nationwide.
The show is free to those 21 and older.
Serving the River Valley for 35 years, Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland is the ultimate entertainment destination just minutes from downtown Fort Smith. What began as a small bingo hall in 1990 has grown to more than 300,000 square feet of award-winning gaming, dining and nightlife that’s been recognized by the Southwest Times Record and Arkansas Democrat Gazette, among many others. The resort, along with the Cherokee Travel Plaza and Gaming Parlor are located on Cherokee Blvd. in Roland, just off the intersection of I-40 and Highway 64. For more information, visit www.cherokeecasino.com and click on the Roland tab, or call 800-256-2338. More information about One Star Rewards® is available at www.onestarrewards.com.