May 17, 2026 – The Astro – La Vista, NE
The Astro in La Vista, Nebraska was the place to be on Sunday night, May 17, 2026, as George Thorogood and The Destroyers came to town for a night of classic rock and blues.
The original plan was for the show to take place outside in The Astro’s amphitheater, but the weather had other ideas. With thunderstorms expected to move through the area, the show was moved indoors instead. It ended up being the right call, especially once the night took an unexpected turn later on.
The evening kicked off with an amazing set from The Marshall Tucker Band. Formed in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in 1972, the band helped shape the Southern rock sound by blending country, blues, rock, and jazz into something uniquely their own. More than 50 years later, they are still out there bringing those songs to fans across the country.
Lead vocalist Doug Gray remains the band’s original member, and the current lineup includes Chris Hicks, Rick Willis, Chris Anderson, Marcus James Henderson, Ryan Ware, and Leroy Wilson. Together, they gave the crowd just over an hour of music that felt loose, warm, and full of life.
The Marshall Tucker Band has built a legacy that goes far beyond awards. Their songs have become Southern rock staples, especially classics like “Can’t You See,” “Heard It in a Love Song,” and “Fire on the Mountain.” They currently have over 4.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, which says a lot about how well their music continues to connect with fans old and new.
They all sounded great, and it was the perfect way to kick off the night.
Just as The Marshall Tucker Band finished their set, a representative from The Astro came out and informed everyone that the area was under a tornado warning. Everyone was told to shelter in place, and the show would resume once it was safe. It was definitely a strange and tense moment, but the venue handled it well. After about 45 minutes, everything was ready to go again, and the crowd was more than ready for the headliner.
When George Thorogood and The Destroyers hit the stage, the place erupted.
Thorogood has been bringing his high-energy boogie-blues sound to fans for decades, and he is still every bit the entertainer. With classics like “Bad to the Bone,” “I Drink Alone,” “Move It on Over,” “Who Do You Love?” and “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” his music has become a permanent part of rock radio history.
Alongside The Destroyers, Thorogood has released more than 20 albums, including platinum and gold-certified records, and has sold millions of albums worldwide. The band has also played thousands of shows over the years, building a reputation as one of the hardest-working live acts in rock and blues. In 2024, they celebrated 50 years of performing, which is a huge achievement for any band.
The set was so much fun. Thorogood looked and sounded great, and he seemed like he was having just as much fun as the crowd. He worked the stage like a true veteran performer, smiling, joking, playing guitar, and keeping the energy high from start to finish.
The crowd was with him the whole night. People were singing along, dancing, and soaking up every classic. After the weather delay and the tornado warning, it almost felt like everyone in the room needed that release, and George Thorogood delivered exactly what the night needed.
George Thorogood and The Destroyers currently have over 3.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and they continue to release live versions of some of their most popular songs. After seeing them live, it is easy to understand why fans keep coming back.
Despite the weather scare, this turned into a great night of music. The Marshall Tucker Band gave the crowd a fantastic opening set, and George Thorogood and The Destroyers closed the night with a fun, rowdy, feel-good rock show. If you ever get the chance to see them in concert, do it.
Great show!
