The oldest argument in rock — Beatles or Stones, take your pick — gets a structured, theatrical airing at del Lago Resort & Casino on Friday, September 11, when Beatles Vs. Stones: A Musical Showdown returns to The Vine in Waterloo. This production, for the record, involves neither the Beatles nor the Rolling Stones; it launched in Los Angeles in 2011 as a vehicle for pairing the country’s premier tribute acts on the same bill, and by mid-2026 has logged more than 350 documented live performances. The del Lago date falls in the middle of a tight northeastern swing: Foxwoods in Connecticut on September 5, the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie on September 6, the Keswick Theatre outside Philadelphia on September 10, then here, then Williamsport the following night. A tight week.
About Beatles Vs. Stones: A Musical Showdown
The format is deceptively straightforward: two tribute acts, alternating sets, each making the case for their band before sharing the stage for a combined finale. Abbey Road handles the Fab Four — authentic period costuming, vintage-informed instrumentation, a catalog that spans the full discography from early British Invasion to the Abbey Road era proper. Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show brings Chris LeGrand’s Mick Jagger to the other side of the argument, an act that recently completed residencies at Harrah’s Reno and Harrah’s Laughlin before this current national tour. The L.A. Times called the production “the most unique tribute show in decades.” The O.C. Register said “electrifying.” Both quotes have been in the promotional materials since roughly the beginning, but a touring footprint of 350-plus documented concerts backs them up.
On any given night, the debate is settled in song: Hey Jude against Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Let It Be against Brown Sugar, Something against Let’s Spend the Night Together. Whether the verdict changes depending on which band closes is, presumably, part of the draw.
About del Lago Resort & Casino
Del Lago Resort & Casino in Waterloo has established itself as a reliable touring stop for acts running the corridor between the Syracuse and Rochester markets, anchoring the entertainment options of the Rochester / Finger Lakes region. The venue’s 1,400-capacity entertainment room is an intimate scale by casino-circuit standards — the kind of setting where the crowd-response dynamic that defines this particular show plays to its strengths rather than getting lost in a cavern.
Tickets & Pricing
Beatles Vs. Stones: A Musical Showdown performs at del Lago Resort & Casino, 1133 State Route 414, Waterloo, NY 13165, on Friday, September 11, 2026. Showtime is 8:00 PM. Ages 21 and over only. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.