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 and its guide to theater productions.
Concerts for the week of July 28–Aug. 3, 2025:
BARODA
Aug. 2 and 3: The BBQs DJ Collective will be Jammin’ in the Vineyard from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 2 and The JR Clark Band performs a variety of blues, funk and R&B/soul from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Round Barn Estate, 10983 Hills Road. Cover charge of $5 for 21+; roundbarn.com/events.
BERRIEN SPRINGS
Aug. 1: Dave and John perform from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lemon Creek Winery, 533 Lemon Creek Road. An acoustic duo playing favorite cover songs.
Aug. 3: The Junkdrawer Duo performs from 3 to 6 p.m. at Domaine Berrien Cellars, 398 E. Lemon Creek Road. This duo has been performing for more than 25 years together and have refined their unique blend of rock, blues, folk and jazz.
BRIDGMAN
Aug. 1: Kevin Wolff performs from 7 to 9 p.m. in the downtown Bridgman Courtyard. Wolff mixes the sounds of country and rock and takes the stage with high energy and raw emotion.
Aug. 3: Not So Acoustic will perform some soft rock from 7 to 9 p.m. at Weko Beach, 5301 Lake St.
BUCHANAN
July 31: The Chippewa Project performs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Buchanan Common, 122 Days Ave. The Chippewa Project is made up of local, longtime friends and family members.
DOWAGIAC
July 31: Allie Garland performs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Dowagiac District Library Event Pavilion, 206 Main St. Garland is a singer-songwriter.
ELKHART
July 31: Groovin’ in the Gardens presents Blair Clark at 7 p.m. at Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 N. Main St. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, food and drink vendors available, purchase tickets ($20-$10) in advance at wellfieldgardens.org. Clark performs a little soul, jazz, R&B, then adds a touch of pop.
Aug. 2: Bobcat Opossum is performing from 10 a.m. to noon at Ruthmere, 302 E. Beardsley Ave. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Sean Hoffman and Ellen Coplin’s repertoire includes traditional music across several genres, including Irish, Americana, bluegrass, classical and old-time music.
LAPORTE
July 30: The LaPorte City Band performs at 7 p.m. CT at Fox Park, Truesdale Avenue. Guest conductors Dennis and Rebecca Gamble, featuring cornet soloist Jacob Keen.
July 31: Infinity & Beyond – Journey Tribute Band performs at 7 p.m. CT at Fox Park, Truesdale Avenue.
MICHIGAN CITY
Aug. 1 and 2: “Live at the Lakefront” presents Prince Experience with Gabriel Sanchez on Aug. 1 and Southern Accents: A Tribute to Tom Petty on Aug. 2 at Millenium Plaza Bandstand, 1 Franklin St. For time and tickets, go to liveatthelakefrontvenue.com. All times are Central.
MISHAWAKA
July 30: Alligator Blackbird performs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ball Band Biergarten, 230 Ironworks Ave. Alligator Blackbird’s music offers a diverse set of genres, including folk, rock, pop, reggae, hip-hop and soul.
NORTH LIBERTY
Aug. 2: High 5 Band performs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Potato Creek State Park, 25601 Indiana 4. The concert is free with a paid entry gate fee of $9-$7. High 5 offers classic rock, blues and variety.
PLYMOUTH
Aug. 1: BLAMMO 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. BLAMMO is a 4-piece band performing popular songs from the 1960s through today.
SOUTH BEND
Aug. 1: Memphis Underground will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. during the Howard Park Summer Concert Series, Howard Park Inovateus Solar Event Lawn, 219 S. St. Louis Blvd. Bring lots of friends, a picnic supper, lawn chairs or blankets, and tents or umbrellas allowed (tents may not be staked). This 7-piece band plays a mix of blues, Motown, rock and funk mixed with current music.
Aug. 1: PT & The Cruisers perform from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Seitz Park, 316 E. Colfax Ave., as part of the Fridays by the Fountain concert series. Bring lunch or purchase from a vendor. This 4-piece band delivers a unique blend of blues, classic rock and oldies.
Aug. 3: Los Hermanos Bueno performs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Chris Wilson Pavilion in Potawatomi Park, 500 S. Greenlawn Ave. Los Hermanos Bueno is a Tex-Mex style band.
ST. JOSEPH
July 30: Mike Talbot performs 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. Talbot performs Americana music.
Aug. 1: PT and The Cruisers perform from 7 to 8 p.m. at John E.N. Howard Bandshell, 550 Port St. This band plays blues, oldies and classic rock.
THREE OAKS
Aug. 2: The Chicken Dolphin Band performs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Dewey Cannon Park in downtown Three Oaks. This band is a fusion of reggae, jazz, blues, country and rock.
Aug. 3: Help Hounds perform at 3 p.m. at The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive; acornlive.org. This concert is free. This five-piece band is from Northwest Indiana and performs Americana, indie/folk music.
UNION PIER
Aug. 2: Paolo Apuli performs from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Round Barn Tasting Room, 9185 Union Pier Road. Apuli offers his smooth vocals to bring a positive message and upbeat energy to any concert.
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: What concerts are happening in the South Bend area from July 28 to Aug. 3?
Reporting by Cheryl Morey, South Bend Tribune / South Bend Tribune
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