Bluffton Kehoe
Concerts are held on either Friday or Sunday nights at Kehoe Park, which is on the banks of the Wabash River behind the Dutch Mill Plaza off of Main Street in Bluffton. Upcoming concerts include:
Dave Matthews Tribute Band, 8 p.m. Friday, July 7.
Crush: The Bon Jovi Experience, 8 p.m. Friday, July 14
Cornfield Mafia, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 16.
The 38th Infantry Division Band, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19.
Bluffton Plaza
Shows are held on the Parlor City Plaza off of West Market Street west of the Wells County Courthouse. Scheduled shows include:
Jennie DeVoe, 7 p.m. Friday, July 21
Whoa, Man! 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18
Riley Lynn Band, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept 15.
Markle
Shows are held at the Community Stage at the Markle Fish and Game Club Park. Upcoming shows include:
Rylie Lynn Band, 7 p.m. Friday, July 14.
Y’s Guys, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11
Backwoods Bluegrass Band, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8
Ossian
Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. at the Archbold-Wilson Park. The Bulldogs will perform July 8, with additional shows Aug. 12, Sept. 9, and Oct. 14.
Decatur
These concerts are held on Madison Street in downtown Decatur under the title of Music on Madison Street. All are held on Thursday evenings with food vendors and 2 Pour Guys to be at all concerts. The scheduled concerts include:
Section Ate: June 29, 7-9 p.m., sponsors Monroe Street Trophy & West End Restaurant
Jump (Van Halen): July 6, 7-9 p.m.
Red NOT Chili Peppers: July 13, 7-9 p.m.
ESC4P3 (Journey Tribute Band): July 20, 7-9:30 p.m.
Thunderstruck (AC/DC): July 27, 7-9 p.m., sponsors ProFed Credit Union & Fleming Properties
The Bulldogs: Aug. 10, 7-9 p.m.
Avalon Bay: Aug. 17, 6-9 p.m., sponsor 3 Rivers Federal Credit Union
Hubie Ashcraft: Aug. 24, 6-9 p.m., sponsor Custom Car Care
Sweetwater All Star Band Aug. 31, 6-9 p.m. sponsor Custom Car Care
DeKalb
All of these concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday evenings at the DeKalb Outdoor Theater, near Auburn.
The schedule includes:
June 30: Fort Wayne Philharmonic
July 14: Whoa, Man!
July 21: The Bulldogs
July 28: Heaven Bound 2.0, Main Street Porch Band
Aug. 4: Audie Blaylock & Redline
Aug. 11: Chris Worth & Co.
Aug. 18: Cook & Belle
More concert information at DeKalbOutdoorTheatr.org
FW Embassy
Summer night concerts at Fort Wayne’s Embassy Theatre will begin on July 12, with the Dead Pickers Society playing from 6 to 8:45 p.m. at the ballroom with access to the rooftop patio. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Individual tickets are $5 and flex passes of eight admissions are priced at $30. (Flex passes will be available through July 19, at the Embassy box office a 260-424-5665 or Ticketmaster.)
The schedule will include:
July 12: The Dead Pickers Society
July 19: Basketcase
July 26: Ty Causey
Aug. 2: Alicia Pyle and he Locals
Aug. 9: Todd Harrold Band
Aug. 16: Sunset Musica
Aug. 23: Chris Worth
Aug. 30: Hubie Ashcraft
FW Downtown
Part of Calhoun Street will be closed off on Friday evenings in Fort Wayne for free concerts by local groups from 6 to 8 p.m.
Concerts will be presented at the TriCore Porch Off Calhoun and the 800 block of South Calhoun St. Street parking will be available after 5 p.m. and garage parking will be available in the City Center Garage next to The TriCore Porch.
Groups scheduled include:
June 30: We Are Checkmark
July 7: Whoa Man!
July 14: 2 & The Cold Fusion
July 21: Wallen Road Band
July 28: Shannon Persinger Band
Aug. 14: Sunset Musica
Aug. 11: Wade’s World
Aug. 18: Alicia Pyle & the Locals
Aug. 20: Jen & The Foggy Creek Band
Sept. 1: Night to Remember
More info at DTFWLive.com
FW on the Square
Fort Wayne’s Downtown Improvement District sponsors the weekly noontime concerts held Thursdays at Freimann Square at Clinton and Main streets from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Food trucks will be on-site for the purchase of food with 15 percent of sales to be donated to a non-profit organization.
Scheduled performers include:
June 29: Sunny Taylor
July 8: Todd Harrold Band
July 13: Mike Conley
July 20: Jen & the Foggy Creek Band
July 27: Basketcase
Aug. 3: Uncle Muscle
Aug. 10: Lisa McDavid Band
Aug. 17: Pavey & Co.
Aug. 24: Annie Marquardt
Aug. 31: Ross Kinsey
Van Wert, Ohio
The Niswonger Performing Arts Center is hosting a series of Friday evening concerts in Fountain Park in Van Wert, Ohio. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m.
On the schedule are:
June 30: Adam Calvert
July 7: Crush
July 14: The Little Mermen
July 21: Willow Hill
July 28: Sweet Diezel
Aug. 4: Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
Warren
These concerts will all take place on the last Friday evenings of the month at the Riverside Park (rainsite is the Knight Bergman Center).
Scheduled are:
June 30: Attaboy
July 28: Sweetwater All Stars
Aug. 25: Whoa, Man!
Sept. 29: Cook & Belle
FW Children’s Zoo
Fort Wayne’s Children’s Zoo is presenting a summer music series for adults 21+, featuring bands from the local scene from 6 to 9 p.m.
Those attending will be offered a craft beverage from Hop River Brewing Company as they stroll portions of the zoo. Rides will be free, with paid admission, on Crocodile Creek Adventure ride, Z.O. & O. Railroad and Endangered Species Carousel.
The music will be provided by Casual Friday, Friday, June 29; Decade Divide, Thursday, July 13; The Debutants, Thursday, July 27; and Jackson Vibe, Thursday, Aug. 10
The series is being sponsored by Rohrman Automotive Group. Admission is $20 with tickets available online.
