Rock stars Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons from KISS will appear at the Rock & Brews Casino in Braman, Oklahoma for its grand opening May 11. Gates will open at 1pm. Stanley and Simmons will help commemorate the opening during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The AC/DC tribute band Back in Black will perform at the casino during the celebration.
Stanley and Simmons co-founded Rock & Brews Braman, Oklahoma. The chain has expanded to include 20 restaurants and bars.
Rock & Brews acquired the former Southwinds Casino through an agreement with the Kaw Nation.
General Manager Bruce McClure released the following statement: “[The] newly built property will benefit the Kaw Nation and surrounding communities by employing 200 jobs and providing a space for locals and travelers alike to enjoy delicious food and drinks, play exciting new games and immerse themselves in all things rock ‘n’ roll.”
Rock & Brews CEO Adam Goldberg commented: “We all act like rock stars, but more importantly we serve rock stars. Those who rock are our customers. We make them feel like rock stars when they come and dine, and now they play in our casino.”
Goldberg also spoke about the daily support the restaurant gets from both Stanley and Simmons. He said: “We work daily with both Paul and Gene on our projects. They’re incredibly supportive of the Rock & Brews brand, since they’re co-founders of the brand,” he said. “Paul and Gene see and approve our design plans and our menus.
“We really like that I-35 corridor, because we believe bringing in our 150-seat restaurant is going to be a bring draw to commuters and travelers. What we have here is totally unique, and it cannot be found anywhere near here in Oklahoma.”
According to Goldberg, seven additional Rock & Brews locations are scheduled to open during the next 16 months.
