Fresno area’s first post-coronavirus concert may be Charlie Daniels. Casino sets ’21 dates

Update: Charlie Daniels, who was slated to kick off Chukchansi’s 2021 summer concert season, had died.

The County Music Hall of fame singer and fiddle player died on Monday after having a stroke, according to a statement from his publicist. He was 83.

Original story:

Performance venues around the country are rethinking what concerts will look like post-coronavirus.

Country musician Travis McCready performed last weekend in Arkansas. Just over 200 people were allowed inside the 1,100-seat venue. They wore masks, had temperature checks at the door and sat in socially distance clusters.

But mostly, concerts aren’t expecting a return until 2021.

Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino is getting ahead of the curve, announcing a set of rescheduled dates next year for its annual summer concerts series.

The season will kick off June 26, 2021, with southern gospel rock from the Charlie Daniels Band. Tickets are $35-$45.

Also performing will be:

▪ Long-standing Mexican band Los Huracanes Del Norte, which performs Aug. 15, 2021. Tickets are $25-$30.

▪ Comedian Larry the Cable Guy (he of “Git-er-done” fame), who brings his Remain Seated Tour to the casino Aug. 21, 2021. Tickets are $45-$55.

▪ Mike Love and the Beach Boys, who will run through their collection of hits, Sept. 11, 2021. Tickets are $60-$70.

All concerts had been scheduled originally for this summer. Tickets already purchased will be honored for the new dates with refunds available for those who aren’t able to attend.

Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino has been closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Opening up

On Friday, the casino announced it would start a first phase of reopening on June 1.

There will be limited capacity and 600 fewer slots machines. All tables will have a maximum seating of three per people, and touchless transactions will continue throughout the property. Additional sanitation procedures, social-distance practices and increased safety protocols re also in place “protect team members and guests.”

Hours will vary during the reopening to allow for the sanitizing of every room, machine, door handle, counter, lobby and open space..

Select restaurants will reopen with limited menus and no buffet options. Restaurants will offer reduced seating, disposable menus and demonstrate increased spacing between tables and chairs.

Hotel rooms will not be available initially and all promotional events, slot tournaments and concerts have been postponed.

This story was originally published May 21, 2020 at 9:17 AM.