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Curbside Concerts: Paul Erdman Trio

Paul Erdman kicks off our fall series of free Curbside Concerts. Hotdogeddy’s and our beverage tent will be set up – bring a camp chair or blanket and enjoy the […]

Curbside Concerts: Quite Frank Lee

Quite Frank Lee takes the stage during the second week of our fall Curbside Concerts. This local band plays everything from Del Shannon and Paul Simon to Ryan Adams and […]

Curbside Concerts: SPACESHIPS wsg SHAM

CAPS LOCK IS NOT NECESSARY ALL THE TIME. THIS NEEDS TO BE ONE OF THOSE EXCEPTIONS. SPACESHIPS and SHAM are two bands from South Bend you need to see. THAT […]

Curbside Concerts: Rica Obsesion, Los Ortega, Grupo Renacer

The fall finale of Curbside Concerts will rock late into the night. Rica Obsesion from Chicago – an Elkhart Jazz Fest main stage favorite – will take the stage at […]

Downtown music: What you need to know about Jazz Fest

Downtown music all weekend long – Elkhart Jazz Fest turns 35 this year. And Elkhart Public Library will be a prime destination for music lovers. Here’s what you need to […]

Jazz Fest Preparty: Lalo Cura

Simply put, Lalo Cura rocks. This Goshen-based band officially describes themselves as Latin-Soul Fusion, and they will bring powerful rhythms to get you moving. These Jazz Fest parties are free […]

Jazz Fest Preparty: Dylan Tolbert

Dylan Tolbert is a talented multi-instrumentalist. It’s clear from first album, Tolbert Drive, the inspirations come from a love and appreciation of Stevie Wonder, U2, Marvin Gaye and Prince. These […]

Jazz Fest Afterparty: Empire Strikes Brass

Finish off your Saturday night downtown with thumping rhythm and lush horns. Empire Strikes Brass is based in Asheville, N.C., crafting their sound in the legendary Echo Mountain Recording Studio. […]

Jazz Fest Afterparty: Bumpus

The funk is back. Chicago-based Bumpus has stayed true to its roots and is still “Fresh” – the band gets its inspiration from the sounds of that classic Sly and […]