John Mellencamp Steps Out

Indiana’s favorite rock troubadour embarks on a journey beginning with a two-night stand in Oklahoma. Destinations for John Mellencamp’s brief run include Niagara Falls, Atlantic City and Uncasville, Conn.

Photo: AP Photo / Hans Pennink

Farm Aid, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

The journey includes several casinos plus one state fair and a gig at the annual Frontier Days extravaganza in Cheyenne, Wyo. Here’s the rundown:

June 20 – Thackerville, Okla., Global Event Center At Winstar World Casino
June 21 – Thackerville, Okla., Global Event Center At Winstar World Casino
July 3 – Niagara Falls, N.Y., Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel
July 5 – Uncasville, Conn., Mohegan Sun Arena
July 6 – Atlantic City, N.J., Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa / Event Ctr.
July 18 – Cheyenne, W.Y., Frontier Park (Cheyenne Frontier Days)
July 19 – Minot, N.D., North Dakota State Fair Center Grandstand (North Dakota State Fair)
July 30 – Rama, Ontario, Casino Rama Entertainment Centre
July 31 – Rama, Ontario, Casino Rama Entertainment Centre
Aug. 1 – Windsor, Ontario, Caesars Windsor “The Colosseum”

Premium access tickets will be offered for select shows with perks including a seat located within the first five rows of the stage and access to the sound check where you can watch Mellencamp and his band prep for the night’s concert.

Thackerville and Cheyenne are already on sale. A presale for Rama, Ontario, began today with the general onsale launching March 19 at 12 p.m. Eastern time. The presale for Atlantic City starts March 19 and the general kicks off March 21. Uncasville goes on sale March 28; Minot April 9. Other onsales to be announced soon. Head on over to Mellencamp.com for more information.