Community concert series and music festivals will be held throughout the summer. Don’t miss out on hearing and seeing your favorite artist this week. Most concerts are free unless otherwise stated and be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Also, check out The Tribune’s guide to summer festivals.
Concerts for the week of Aug. 11 – Aug. 17, 2025:
Round Barn Estate will host Jammin’ in the Vineyard on Aug. 16 and 17, 2025.
BARODA
Aug. 16: Hicks Duo will be Jammin’ in the Vineyard from from noon to 2:30 p.m. and Larry Johnson Trio will take the stage from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Round Barn Estate, 10983 Hills Road. Cover charge of $5 for 21+; roundbarn.com/events.
Aug. 17: Aaron James Wright will be Jammin’ in the Vineyard from from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Round Barn Estate, 10983 Hills Road. Cover charge of $5 for 21+; roundbarn.com/events.
BERRIEN SPRINGS
Aug. 15: Dave Johnson performs from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lemon Creek Winery, 533 Lemon Creek Road. Johnson’s music is a blend of 90’s alt-country and roots rock.
Aug. 17: Don Field performs from 3 to 6 p.m. at Domaine Berrien Cellars, 398 E. Lemon Creek Road. Field plays easy listening music from the Top-40 greats to jazz classics.
BUCHANAN
Aug. 14: Quite Frank Lee performs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Buchanan Common, 122 Days Ave. This band plays a variety of music.
In June the Redbud Ramblers performed during Fernwood’s Summer Concert Series. On Aug. 16, 2025, Redbud Ramblers will again be in the Michiana area to be part of The Shady Grove Bluegrass Festival in Buchanan.
Aug. 16: The Shady Grove Bluegrass Festival is a free event from 2 to 10 p.m. that offers a tradition of acoustic expression. Vendors, food, break out jams. Performers include Brian Oberlin of Full Cord, Redbud Ramblers, Shreddy Tendergrass, Bobcat Opossum, and River Valley Rangers. Come with chairs and blankets and your own instrument is optional. Buchanan Common, 122 Days Ave.
BRIDGMAN
Aug. 15: Cold Leather Seats Trio will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. in the downtown Bridgman Courtyard. An Americana band from western Michigan has found success through story telling and genre bending performances.
Aug. 17: Cold Leather Seats will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. at Weko Beach, 5301 Lake St. Beach parking fee of $15 – pay at kiosk machine.
DOWAGIAC
Aug. 14: Hurricane Reggae Band performs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Dowagiac District Library Event Pavilion, 206 Main St. Hurricane Reggae is a Chicago-based band that brings authentic reggae vibes to songs you know.
Steve Toepp, shown here in 2019, will perform with his band Memphis Underground at Fridays by the Fountain in Seitz Park in South Bend on Aug. 15, 2025
ELKHART
Aug. 14: Groovin’ in the Gardenspresents Dave Bennett at 7 p.m. at Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 N. Main St. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, food and drink vendors, purchase tickets ($20-$10) in advance at wellfieldgardens.org. Bennett is a versatile musician who plays jazz clarinet, piano, and guitar.
Aug. 15: Elkhart Parks and Recreation presents Summer Chill 2025. From 7 to 9 p.m. enjoy upbeat acoustic music from Acoustic Anthems at NIBCO Water & Ice Park, 301 Nibco Parkway. The splash pad will be open, food and drinks available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Aug. 16: joHn Kennedy and Kennedy’s Kitchen is performing from 10 a.m. to noon at Ruthmere, 302 E. Beardsley Ave. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Seven musicians who compose and perform traditional Irish music.
Dave Bennett makes two appearances this 2025 summer season. On June 22 the Dave Bennett Quartet will perform at the Elkhart Jazz Festival and on Aug. 14, he will appear at Groovin’ in the Gardens in Wellfield Botanic Gardens in Elkhart.
LAPORTE
Aug. 14: Haven Nation performs at 7 p.m. CDT at Fox Park, Truesdale Avenue. Haven Nation performs southern rock.
Aug. 16: LaPorte County Blues Festival will open at noon, and the music starts at 2 p.m. at the Amphitheater at Fox Park, Truesdell Avenue. The band line-up includes: 2 p.m. Q sonics; 4 p.m. Bobby Hunt and the Day Drinkers; 6 p.m. Howard and the White Boys; 8 p.m. The Mike Wheeler Band. All times are Central. Tickets are $12 for adults and children at the gate; laporteblues.org.
MICHIGAN CITY
Aug. 15: “Live at the Lakefront” presents a Pink Floyd Tribute at Millenium Plaza Bandstand, 1 Franklin St. For time and tickets go to liveatthelakefrontvenue.com. All times are Central.
Aug. 16: “Live at the Lakefront” presents The American Ride: Toby Keith Tribute at Millenium Plaza Bandstand, 1 Franklin St. For time and tickets go to liveatthelakefrontvenue.com. All times are Central.
Kennedy’s Kitchen — Joel Cooper, left, Nancy Turner, joHn Kennedy, Chris O’Brien and Mike Bill — performs Aug. 16, 2025, at the Ruthmere Museum for Coffee on the Piazza.
MISHAWAKA
Aug. 11: Now and Then will be performed from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Battell Park Bandshell, 301 W. Mishawaka Ave. This cover band entertains audiences with a mix of danceable tunes.
Aug. 13: Joe B & The Righteous Few performs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ball Band Biergarten, 230 Ironworks Ave. The band performs a variety of folk-rock.
Aug. 14: Michael Kelsey Band performs from 6 to 8 p.m. in Central Park, 295 E. Mishawaka Ave. The MK Band delivers a mix of original compositions and carefully curated cover songs.
PLYMOUTH
Aug. 15: Offtopic Band performs from 7 to 10 p.m. at River Park Square, 112 Water St. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, a cooler or purchase food from a food truck.
SOUTH BEND
Aug. 13: Reminisce.X will perform from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Joseph County Public Library Tutt Branch, 2223 Miami St., as part of the Branching Out Concert Series. Reminisce.X is a local South Bend artist with a unique sound.
Aug. 15: Memphis Underground performs from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Seitz Park, 316 E. Colfax Ave. Bring lunch or purchase from a vendor. This 7-piece band plays a mix of blues, Motown, rock and funk mixed with current music.
Aug. 14: Blues Beatles will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Stockroom East, 625 E. Jefferson Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance or $35 day of show; https://app.opendate.io/v/stockroom-east-1555. This Brazilian 6-piece transform Beatle classics into blues versions.
Aug. 15: The Michael Kelsey Band will perform at 8 p.m. at Stockroom East, 625 E. Jefferson Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door; https://app.opendate.io/v/stockroom-east-1555. The band offers a blend of musical genres, cover songs, and originals.
Aug. 16: Selah will be live in concert at 7 p.m. at Christian Center Church, 530 E. Ireland Road. Enjoy a night of gospel music, worship, and fellowship. Tickets are $25 general admission or $45 VIP, purchase online at www.itickets.com.
Patrons enjoy Friday Night concerts from July 18 to August 29, 2025, at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell in St. Joseph.
ST. JOSEPH
Aug. 13: Diane & Lisa perform from noon to 1 p.m. at John E.N. Howard Bandshell, 550 Port St. Bring a “brown bag lunch” or get take-out from a local restaurant. This duo performs classic feel-good music.
Aug. 15: The Municipal Band Jazz Band performs from 7 to 8 p.m. at John E.N. Howard Bandshell, 550 Port St. This band plays a little jazz, funk, rock and Latin.
THREE OAKS
Aug. 16: Global Guitar Ensemble with Flamenco Dance performs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Dewey Cannon Park in downtown Three Oaks.
Aug. 17: Lake Effect Jazz Big Band will perform at 3 p.m. at The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive; acornlive.org. This concert is free. Specializes in new arrangements of classic standards, new compositions for big bands, and golden oldies.
Dewey Cannon Park in downtown Three Oaks is the site of the town’s summer Music in the Park Series.
UNION PIER
Aug. 16: Kyle Hurd performs from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Round Barn Tasting Room, 9185 Union Pier Road. Hurd is a vessel for the spirit of classic rock, blues, bluegrass, and Americana.
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Concerts happening in South Bend area Aug. 11-17, 2025
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