Billy Ocean in Concert at Rivers Casino Events Center; Roxian Hosts Florida Georgia’s Tyler Hubbard; Joe Grushecky & Houserockers at Rivers (Sat., 11/2/24)

1) Billy Ocean,’ 80’s dance/music superstar, will get the crowd moving with his hits “Caribbean Queen,” “Loverboy,” “Dance Floor,” “Suddenly,” and more.  “Caribbean Queen” won the Grammy Award in 1985 for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. The Trinidadian-English singer’s 2013 album, Here You Are: The Best Of, features his renditions of songs that influenced him in his life. His most recent album is 2020’s One World. 7 p.m. Rivers Casino Events Center, 777 Casino Dr., Manchester. (R.H.)

2) When Tyler Hubbard came to Pittsburgh five years ago, it was as part of the country duo Florida Georgia Line with his good friend Brian Kelley. Together the fellows had racked up a slew of hit songs and awards, but eventually each wanted to go solo, so in 2021 they did. Now Hubbard—a native of Monroe, Georgia—revisits on the strength of the momentum he’s been building since then. His first studio album was last year’s self-titled release and this year he’s out with another, called Strong. There’s nothing super-exotic in his composing or performing. Mostly Hubbard does good old feel-good country, often delivered with his signature hearty smile. Tyler Hubbard plays the Roxian Theatre with guest artist Alana Springsteen. 7 p.m. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. (M.V.)

3) Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers are Pittsburgh rock royalty that have risen through several incarnations—from the Brick Alley Band to Joe Grushecky and the Iron City Houserockers to the unit’s present day form—Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers—to become one of Pittsburgh’s top bands. Over the years Grushecky’s sound is one of both hard-driving rock and roll and insightful ballads. The lyrics and music seek higher ground, and find it. Top songs include “Pumping Iron,” “Have a Good Time (But Get Out Alive),” and “Rock and Real.” Grushecky has recently released Joe Grushecky Houserocker: A Joe Grushecky Anthology and on July 12 released a fantastic new album, Can’t Outrun a Memory. Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers are riding the big success of Can’t Outrun a Memory with a show this evening at Rivers Casino. See our story and interview with Grushecky about the new release. 777 Casino Dr., Manchester. (R.H.)

The Houserockers (l. to r.): Johnny Grushecky, Danny Gochnour, Joe Grushecky, Joffo Simmons, and Jeff Garrison.

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