Mounder Town
Mt. Morris Jamboree Free
Friday Night Concerts on the Campus
What a tremendous 2024 Summer Jamboree Concert! We had the largest crowds ever – over 2,000 attendees for our last concert of the season! Diane Palmer will be videoing the concerts live on Facebook and then will have them posted on YouTube and on the premiere community website - Moundertown.com (this website!) under the Summer Concerts Videos page. (In fact, you will see all 2024 videos along with 2025 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!
A huge shout-out to all the vendors every week, our local sponsors, and of course the “Free-Will” donations! It's time to get your dancing shoes on.
We look forward to seeing you in June 2025!
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Our 2025 season of free live music on the bandshell in the center of town on our beautiful and historic Campus is about to begin!
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 on campus, or shop the sidewalk vendors.
The concerts are free, although donations are welcome.
2025 Schedule
June 13th: Rick Lindy - Roy Orbison Tribute 1950s, 60s, and 70s R&R
www.thewildonesband.net
June 20th: Rocks Off - Rolling Stone Tribute - Greatest Rock & Roll Music
www.rocksofftribute.com
June 27th: Johnny Lyons and the Pride - Rock & Roll Show Band
www.jlyonsmusic.com
July 4th MMHS Alumni Night (performance at old High School at 105 W Brayton Rd: SHiNDiG! - A Tribute to the 60s Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
www.shindigband.com
July 5th: Bagshot Row - 50s, 60s Rock & Roll from 6-9 pm uptown for the Let Freedom Ring Car Show
July 11th: All-Star Superband - 18-piece big band jazz
www.allstarsuperband.com
July 18th: Grass Attack - Upbeat songs with Bluegrass instruments
www.facebook.com/grassattack.net
July 25th: Chicago Tribute Anthology - Music from the band Chicago
www.chicagotribute.net
August 1st: Brass From the Past - Music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s
www.brassfromthepast.com/band
August 8th: The Jimmys - Blues, Funk, Soul, R&B
www.thejimmys.net
Aug 9th: Surf Zombies - Surf Rock
www.surfzombiesband.com
August 15th: Captain Rat & The Blind Rivets - High energy 50s & 60s
www.captainratandtheblindrivets.com
August 16th: Mr Myers - Reggae, Rock, Pop, and Calypso
www.mrmyers.com
August 22nd: Heartache Tonight - A true Eagles concert experience
www.heartachetonight.com
August 23rd: Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones - 50s, 60s Rock & Roll
www.thewildonesband.net
August 29th: 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!
2025 Mt. Morris Jamboree Vendors
Weekly Vendors:
Local charitable organizations will be serving food concessions starting at 6:00 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!
Save The Date!!!
The Kable Concert Band starts the 2025 Season on Wednesday, June 11th!
129 Years Strong!!!
The Mt. Morris Historical Museum has relocated to the College Hall (formerly Kable News) on the Campus.
It will be open at the Friday Night Jamboree Concerts from
6:30 - 9:00 PM.
Additional dates and times
to be announced.
Tune into 104.1 FM to enjoy live concerts!
The Friday Night Jamboree is being broadcasted.
