Dubuque Gets a Night of Classic Rock This Summer at Q Casino

Get ready, Dubuque — one of the most electrifying rock tribute acts in the country is bringing its high-energy show to town this summer. According to Q Casino, Hairball is set to headline the Back Waters Stage at Q Casino + Resort on Friday, June 27th, 2025. This Minnesota-based rock band is known for its over-the-top stage presence and spot-on recreations of classic rock legends. It's about the only place you can see your favorite bands live anymore!

Celebrating their Silver Anniversary Tour, Hairball promises a night filled with the sights and sounds of some of the biggest arena rock bands of all time. Think Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, and Aerosmith — complete with costume changes, pyrotechnics, and the kind of showmanship that makes each performance feel like 20 concerts packed into one amazing night.

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This stop in Dubuque is part of the 2025 Back Waters Stage Summer Concert Series, a growing annual event that brings top-tier live music to the city. Presented by MidWestOne Bank and fueled by Kwik Stop, the series has become a staple for music fans looking for an unforgettable night under the Iowa summer sky.

Gates open at 6:30 PM, with the show kicking off at 8:00 PM. An opening act is still to be announced, but with Hairball’s history of dynamic performances, the night is guaranteed to be a rock spectacle from start to finish. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 7th, at 10 AM and are priced at $30 for general admission. Fans can grab their tickets at BackWatersStage.com or at Guest Services inside Q Casino + Resort.

With a reputation for mind-blowing live performances, Hairball brings more than just music to the stage — it’s the true classic rock experience. Their three powerhouse vocalists, Kris Vox, Dave Moody, and Patrick Alan Stone, channel rock’s greatest frontmen with uncanny accuracy, while the band’s musicians deliver the iconic riffs and solos that defined the generation.

For those who crave the adrenaline rush of classic rock in its purest form, this is a show that can’t be missed. Whether you’re reliving your rock ‘n’ roll glory days or discovering these legendary anthems live for the first time, Hairball at Q Casino’s Back Waters Stage will be a night to remember.