Mounder Town
2026 Mt. Morris Jamboree
Free Friday Night Concerts
on the Campus
We're excited to announce the schedule for the 2026 season of free live music on the bandshell in the center of town on our beautiful and historic Campus!
We have the best free concerts in Ogle County and the Friday night Mt. Morris Jamboree concerts are why. Regional and national musicians bring a variety of styles like folk, rockabilly, country, classic rock and tribute bands to the campus during the summer. There are some permanent benches and lots of green space for lawn chairs. Arrive early to get a good spot and sample the food scene, visit the art gallery and Mt. Morris Historical Museum in College Hall on the campus, or shop the sidewalk vendors.
The concerts are free, although donations are welcome.
Diane Palmer also videos the concerts live on Facebook and then posts them on YouTube and on the premiere community website - Moundertown.com (this website!) under the Summer Concerts Videos page. (In fact, you will see all videos going back to 2023 along with 2026 concerts, so if you missed one or more, or want to rewatch any, that is your place to go!) Thanks also to Ed Higley for sharing the concerts on 104.1 FM radio every week!
Below is the 2026 Schedule
(Featuring many bands we haven't seen before!)
June 12th: Johnny Lyons and the Pride - Rock & Roll Show Band
www.jlyonsmusic.com
June 19th: Howard and the White Boys - Blues
June 26th: Steve Colvin's Men in Black - Jazz
July 3rd:The Jimmys - Blues, Funk, Soul, R&B
www.thejimmys.net
July 4th (Saturday): Rick Lindy - Roy Orbison Tribute 1950s, 60s, and 70s R&R - DLR BLOCK PARTY
www.thewildonesband.net
July 10th: Second Hand News - Fleetwood Mac Tribute
July 17th: Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames - Blues
July 24th: Dan Lepien Band - Country
7/31st: Miles Nielson & The Rusted Hearts - Rock & Roll and Classic '60s Soul
August 7th: Heartache Tonight - A true Eagles concert experience
www.heartachetonight.com
August 8th (Saturday): Jazz in Progress - Jazz
August 14th: Brass From the Past - Music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s
www.brassfromthepast.com/band
August 15th (Saturday): Acoustic Axis - Class Rock, Blues and Country
August 21st: Chicago Tribute Anthology - Music from the band Chicago
www.chicagotribute.net
August 22nd (Saturday): Grass Attack - Upbeat songs with Bluegrass instruments
www.facebook.com/grassattack.net
August 28th: Fortunate Sons - Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute
www.fortunatesons.com
Warren Reckmeyer conducting his last season as Maestro of the Kable Concert Band, July 2015.
Memories & Dancers Having Fun!
2026 Mt. Morris Jamboree Vendors
June 12th - pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, chips and water will be offered by The Mt. Morris Evangelical Free Church.
Weekly Vendors:
Local charitable organizations will be serving food concessions starting at 5:00 pm. Also, "Just 4 Fun Ice Cream", and the Mt. Morris Senior &
Community Center often will be providing popcorn!
"Ewe and Me Acres" will host a farmer's market with fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, and more from 4:00 to 8:00 pm!
The Kable Concert Band 2026 Season
starts on June 10th
130 Years Strong!!!
The Mt. Morris Historical Museum has relocated to the College Hall (formerly Kable News) on the Campus.
It will be open during the Wednesday Night Kable Concert Band Concerts and also at the Friday Night Jamboree Concerts from 6:30 - 9:00 pm.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome!!
Encore's Art Gallery will also be open in College Hall.
Additional dates and times
to be announced.
Tune into 104.1 FM to enjoy live concerts!
The Friday Night Jamboree is being broadcasted.
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