CINCINNATI (September 14, 2026) – Headlined by iconic 1990s vocal icon Dru Hill, History of R&B performs at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati on Saturday, January 23, 2027, for a one-of-a-kind celebration of artists and eras that defined American music. Tickets go on sale on Monday, September 21 at 10 a.m. at hardrockcasinocincinnati.com, via Ticketmaster.

History of R&B Starring Dru Hill takes audiences on a powerful sonic and multimedia journey through the evolution of Rhythm & Blues, from its earliest roots to the sounds that continue to influence American culture today. More than a concert, History of R&B combines legendary music with dynamic visual storytelling to create an experience that is entertaining. Driven by large-format video content, the production places each era of music within its broader cultural context. As audiences travel through the decades, they experience a fast-moving visual timeline highlighting significant political, social, economic, and cultural moments occurring alongside the music that defined each generation.

The show begins with the pioneers who laid the foundation for soul music before moving through the Motown era and into the powerful sounds of 1970s soul, where music became a vehicle for self-expression, social commentary, and everyday life. Era-defining fashion, film, television, historic events, and nostalgic details help bring each period vividly to life.

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