THE WHISPERS AND DENIECE WILLIAMS ARE COMING TO HARD ROCK LIVE

Deniece Williams, photo provided by bigsplashpr
Deniece Williams, photo provided by bigsplashpr

THE WHISPERS AND DENIECE WILLIAMS ARE COMING TO HARD ROCK LIVE 

Valentine's Soul Jam Takes Place on February 14

Gary, IN (December 8, 2025) Valentine’s Soul Jam Featuring The Whispers and Deniece Williams is coming to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s Hard Rock Live venue on Sunday, February 14. Doors open at 6 p.m. General on sale begins this Friday, December 12, at 10 a.m. Central Time.


Gary native June Deniece Williams is an American singer. She has been described as "one of the great Soul voices" by the BBC. She is best known for the songs "Free", "Silly", “It’s Gonna Take a Miracle" and two Billboard Hot 100 No.1 singles "Let’s Hear It for the Boy" and "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" with Johnny Mathis. Williams has won four Grammys with twelve nominations altogether. She is also known for recording “Without Us,” the theme song of Family Ties, with Johnny Mathis.


Williams recently visited her hometown of Gary in August of 2025 to take place in a dedication ceremony for a new mural that was painted in her honor. Chicago-based artist Max Sansing created the piece titled “Songbird” which stands proudly on the corner of 25th Avenue and Broadway.


The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana also honors Williams by showcasing several pieces of her memorabilia. A stunning black and silver dress is featured prominently in one of the large casino floor cases, and the artwork from her hit single “Let’s Hear it for the Boy” is part of a local Gary Indiana tribute exhibit in the gaming area adjacent to the Fresh Harvest restaurant.


The Whispers is an American vocal group from Los Angeles, California. Scoring hit records since the late 1960s, they are best known for their two number one R&B singles, "And the Beat Goes On" in 1979 and "Rock Steady" in 1987. The Whispers scored 15 top ten R&B singles, and 8 top ten R&B albums with two of them, The Whispers and Love Is Where You Find It, reaching the No. 1 spot.[2] They have earned two platinum and five gold albums by the RIAA.


Tickets for Valentine's Soul Jam Featuring The Whispers & Deniece Williams go on sale on Friday, December 12, at 10 a.m. Central Time. Tickets start at $63.40. This show is all reserved seating. Ages 21 and up. The Hard Rock Live box office is open every Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on show days starting at 12 p.m. Visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/050063843C3A9884


Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is located at 5400 West 29th Ave. in Gary, IN, directly adjacent to the I80/94 Burr Street Interchange. For more information, call 219-228-2383 or visit www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com.


About Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana:

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s $300 Million casino and entertainment destination opened to the public on May 14, 2021. Hard Rock’s premier 200,000-square foot entertainment complex features over 1700 slots and 80 table games totaling more than 2,100 gaming positions. In addition to the new Hard Rock Live performance venue, Hard Rock Casino’s five dining options include Hard Rock Café, Council Oak Steaks and Seafood, YOUYU Noodle Bar, Fresh Harvest, and Constant Grind Coffee Shop, and also features a retail shop. For more information, contact https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com.


About Hard Rock Live:

The new Hard Rock Live performance venue is outfitted with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems. The sound equipment features an L-Acoustics K2 line array system with KS28 subwoofers and KIVA-II front fill. Hard Rock Live has excellent sightlines. Hard Rock Live can seat up to 1,894 with an overall capacity of 2,700 including standing room only.

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