Grammy-nominated rock band Fuel makes Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland ‘shimmer’ July 17

ROLAND, Okla. (June 18, 2026) — Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland will welcome the Grammy Award-nominated rock band Fuel at 8 p.m. Friday, July 17, at Lee Creek Tavern inside the casino.

Fuel’s return to the stage marks a powerful new chapter for the multiplatinum band. Known for standout hits like “Shimmer,” “Bittersweet” and “Hemorrhage (In My Hands),” the band reunites with a new album that blends its signature sound with a fresh, creative direction.

The new sound brings together founder, guitarist and songwriter Carl Bell with longtime drummer Kevin Miller and new members Aaron Scott (lead vocals, guitar), Mark Klotz (guitar, vocals) and Tommy Nat (bass, vocals).

Together, the band released its first album in nearly two decades, “Ånomåly,” a project reflecting the band’s evolution and legacy. Written, produced and mixed by Bell, the album showcases sharpened songwriting and renewed chemistry among the band members while maintaining the melodic hard rock foundation that defines Fuel. The album is led by “Hard,” an energy-charged single kickstarted by a bludgeoning riff and fragmented guitars evolving into a rapid-fire hook of pure rock.

Fuel first gained national attention with its 1998 debut, “Sunburn,” which went platinum and featured hit singles like “Shimmer” and “Bittersweet.” The band’s momentum continued with the double-platinum follow-up, “Something Like Human,” driven by the chart-topping anthem “Hemorrhage (In My Hands),” which held the No. 1 spot for 13 weeks and remains one of the most recognized alternative rock songs of its era. Over the years, Fuel’s music has been featured across film, television and major events.

Now blending its celebrated past with a modern edge, the band will deliver a high-energy rock experience not to miss.

The show is free to those 21 and older.

For more information on Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland, call 800-256-2338 or visit www.cherokeecasino.com/roland.

Serving the River Valley for 35 years, Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland is the ultimate entertainment destination just minutes from downtown Fort Smith. What began as a small bingo hall in 1990 has grown to more than 300,000 square feet of award-winning gaming, dining, and nightlife that’s been recognized by the Southwest Times Record and Arkansas Democrat Gazette, among many others. The resort, along with the Cherokee Travel Plaza and Gaming Parlor are located on Cherokee Blvd. in Roland, just off the intersection of I-40 and Highway 64. For more information, visit www.cherokeecasino.com and click on the Roland tab, or call 800-256-2338. More information about Status+ Rewards available at www.statusplusrewards.com.

About Cherokee Nation Entertainment

Cherokee Nation Entertainment is the gaming and hospitality company of the Cherokee Nation. What began as a small bingo hall in Roland, Oklahoma, has evolved into one of the region’s largest and most dynamic gaming and hospitality enterprises, generating more than $1 billion in annual revenue, employing over 4,000 people, and welcoming more than 10 million visitors each year. With more than three decades of experience delivering world-class entertainment, CNE owns and operates the renowned Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa and nine Cherokee Casinos throughout Oklahoma, including a racino, three resort hotels, a championship golf course, and a variety of dining, retail and entertainment venues. CNE also operates Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi, one of the most recognized gaming destinations in the Mid-South. As a key economic engine for the Cherokee Nation, CNE is deeply committed to improving the lives of Cherokee citizens and strengthening communities through job creation, cultural preservation and reinvestment in vital services. For more information, visit HardRockCasinoTulsa.com, CherokeeCasino.com and GoldStrike.com.

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