Win Tickets to .38 Special With Ben and Patty

For more than four decades, .38 Special has been blasting out some of the most electrifying Southern rock ever to hit the stage, and now fans have a chance to see them live in Brookings next April!

Formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in the mid-1970s, the band built its reputation on a fierce blend of rock, blues, and unmistakable Southern swagger. With hits like “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up in You,” and “Rockin’ into the Night,” Thirty-Eight Special carved out a sound that’s energetic, guitar-driven, and instantly recognizable.

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50 years together, 20 million albums sold, and they're still rockin' down the road. Their live shows remain legendary—packed with the kind of anthems that make crowds jump to their feet. Whether you grew up with .38 Special or discovered them later, their concerts feel like a celebration of American rock at its best.

And here’s the exciting part: Ben and Patty are giving you the chance to win your way into their show all next week. It’s a classic “win them before you have to buy them” contest, meaning lucky listeners will score tickets ahead of everyone else.

Just listen in for your cue to call and be ready for your chance to finish the .38 Special lyric line. If you do, you'll find yourself at their concert on Thursday, April 16, 7 PM, at the Dacotah Bank Center in Brookings.

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Give yourself the gift of .38 Special this holiday season! Be listening to the Ben & Patty Show all next week for your chance to win tickets!

**If you do need to buy tickets, there will be a ticket pre-sale on Thursday, December 11, from 10 AM to 10 PM at Ticketmaster.com. Your code word is PEPPER. Tickets go on sale for the general public on Friday, December 12, at 10 AM.

Sources: Pepper Entertainment and Wikipedia