TULSA, Okla. (Feb. 25, 2026) — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa will host former Cross Canadian Ragweed members as the roots-rock trio Cody Canada & The Departed at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Track 5. inside the casino.

Cody Canada & The Departed is a three-piece Americana roots-rock band based in New Braunfels, Texas, formed from the critically acclaimed Red Dirt rock group Cross Canadian Ragweed.

The band features frontman Cody Canada, bassist Jeremy Plato and drummer Eric Hansen. Canada and Plato, longtime bandmates from Cross Canadian Ragweed, reunited to form The Departed, joining forces with Hansen to create a high-energy sound rooted in Texas music traditions.

The trio delivers thoughtfully crafted songs powered by driving guitars, steady bass lines and dynamic percussion. Their live shows blend original material with fan-favorite Cross Canadian Ragweed songs and classic country covers, led by Plato on vocals.

Since forming, The Departed has established itself as a standout in the Texas music scene while building a growing national following. The band’s 2015 album, “HippieLovePunk,” was named a Top 5 Best-Selling Album of the Year by Lone Star Music. The release produced the singles “InBetweener” and “All Nighter,” with “All Nighter” reaching No. 1 on the Texas Regional Radio Report chart.

The band’s discography also includes “This Is Indian Land” (2011) and “Adventus” (2012). In addition, Canada released two double-disc live acoustic albums: “Some Old, Some New, Maybe a Cover or Two” (2013) and “Chip and Ray, Together Again for the First Time” (2015), which was recorded in Port Aransas, Texas, with producer Mike McClure of The Great Divide.

The show is free and open to the public ages 21 and older.

With more than 2,300 electronic games, signature restaurants and nationally acclaimed live entertainment, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is Oklahoma’s unrivaled leader for world-class gaming and hospitality. Located on I-44 east of the Tulsa metro, Hard Rock has been owned and operated by Cherokee Nation Entertainment since 1993. Its reputation is backed by national and regional recognition, earning 24 wins in CasinoPlayer Magazine’s 2025 “Best of Gaming Awards” and a record 18 wins in Tulsa World’s 2025 “Best in the World” awards. Information on upcoming shows at Hard Rock Live, Track 5., Riff’s and Amp Bar is available online at www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com or by calling (918) 384-ROCK 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. To explore upcoming events, resort amenities or special offers, connect with us on Facebook, X and Instagram. More information about One Star® Rewards is available at www.onestarrewards.com.

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