Enter to Win: See WAR live at Meskwaki in Tama, Oct. 10

Get ready for some serious funk, soul, rock, and good-time grooves; WAR is coming to Meskwaki! The legendary band will perform live Saturday, October 10th, at the Meskwaki Veterans Convention Center, bringing a collection of songs that's been part of the American soundtrack for more than five decades.

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Formed in 1969, WAR built a sound that didn't fit into just one musical box. Rock, funk, R&B, jazz, even Latin influences all mixed to create a style that was uniquely WAR. The band's music also carried a message of brotherhood and harmony, tackling subjects like racism, hunger, gangs, and violence, all while bringing people together through their music.

Credit: Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel / WAR

“Spill the Wine,” “Slippin' Into Darkness,” “The Cisco Kid,” “The World Is a Ghetto,” “Low Rider,” “Why Can't We Be Friends?” and “All Day Music” helped make WAR one of the most recognizable bands of the 70s. Their music continues to thrive today bringing in generations of new fans.

There's a good chance you can hear the opening notes of “Low Rider�� in your head right now. That's the staying power of WAR. But the band is much more than one iconic song.

“Why Can't We Be Friends?” may be one of the best examples of what WAR has always represented; an irresistible groove paired with a simple message of unity. The song spent 31 weeks on the U.S. charts and even became part of history when it was played during the 1975 Apollo-Soyuz mission as American astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts met in space. Now, you can hear those songs live when WAR comes to Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel in Tama.

The Meskwaki Veterans Convention Center provides the setting for the October 10th concert, and the show is a perfect excuse for a full night of fun. Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel is a destination entertainment property featuring gaming, dining, a hotel and live entertainment, all in one location. Whether you're there for the concert, dinner, the casino, or an overnight stay, there's plenty to enjoy.

And here's where KRNA can help you get through the door. Tickets for WAR don't officially go on sale to the public until August 31, but KRNA is giving you the chance to WIN ’EM BEFORE YOU CAN BUY ’EM!

Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see WAR live at the Meskwaki Veterans Convention Center. Keep listening to KRNA for your chance to win. Remember, you've got to be 21 or older to enter. So crank up WAR, get ready for “Low Rider,” and make plans to be at Meskwaki on October 10th.

Event Details:

WHO: WAR
WHERE: Meskwaki Veterans Convention Center at Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel, Tama, Iowa
WHEN: Saturday, October 10, 2026. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8 PM.
TICKETS: $39, $49, and $59; on sale through Club Meskwaki, Meskwaki.com, or by calling 800-728-4263 ext. 2230. Must be 21 or older.