
june
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FREE All Ages Show “In the decade before his passing, Prince allowed me to travel the world and perform in
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“In the decade before his passing, Prince allowed me to travel the world and perform in Tribute and in Reverence to his music. In particular, over the past six years, Chase & Ovation has been allowed and extremely blessed to perform a monthly concert at Prince’s favorite hometown/local live music venue (‘Bunkers Music Bar’) located in our hometown and in the heart of the North Loop of Minneapolis. I have always done this with Prince’s knowledge under the name ‘Chase & Ovation,’ and am frequently joined on stage with many of Prince’s former band mates. I wake up filled with gratitude every day and give thanks in prayer for the gift of music that Prince has given to me, but MORE importantly the gift that he has given to the world!”
Let us always remember to Celebrate Love… Life… And the Music of PRINCE!
~Tommy Chase~
Chase & Ovation: “A Salute to the Music of PRINCE!”
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Sponsored by Vacation Okoboji/Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Preservation Plaza
37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
18jun7:30 pmTBASponsored by TBA7:30 pm Preservation Plaza
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Sponsored by tba
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
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Preservation Plaza
37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
25jun7:30 pmFree FallinSponsored by Okoboji Inn & Suites7:30 pm Preservation Plaza
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FREE All Ages Show Free Fallin - A Tribute to Tom Petty has been performing Tom Petty’s music throughout the
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Sponsored by Okoboji Inn & Suites
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Preservation Plaza
37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
july
02jul7:30 pmThe Rolling StonersSponsored by Marilyn Vos of Hoien Realty7:30 pm Preservation Plaza
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FREE All Ages Show A fixture in the Minneapolis music scene for over 6 years, The Rolling Stoners deliver straight-up rock
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Marilyn Vos of Hoien Realty
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Preservation Plaza
37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
03jul7:30 pmRock A La CarteSponsored by Okoboji Magazine7:30 pm Preservation Plaza
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FREE All Ages Show Rock a La Carte takes you on a tour of Queen's greatest hits and many never
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Okoboji Magazine
Time
(Sunday) 7:30 pm
Location
Preservation Plaza
37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
04jul7:30 pmThe TripSponsored by Blink Marketing7:30 pm Preservation Plaza
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MORE ROCK, LESS SHLOCK! You will be entertained by
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MORE ROCK, LESS SHLOCK! You will be entertained by a high-energy, genuine rock band that takes you on a fun-filled musical journey through the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s … as well as today’s Top 40 and rock hits.
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Blink Marketing
Time
(Monday) 7:30 pm
Location
Preservation Plaza
37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
09jul7:30 pm90's Rock ShowSponsored by Stella Rosa Wines7:30 pm Preservation Plaza
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FREE All Ages Show Re-live your 1990’s memories with an evening of flannel-filled fun to a
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Sponsored by Stella Rosa Wines
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Preservation Plaza
37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Appetite For Deception – Guns N’ Roses tribute is The Most Authentic GN’R Tribute On The Planet. This band sets the bar for every other tribute band around the world
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Appetite For Deception – Guns N’ Roses tribute is The Most Authentic GN’R Tribute On The Planet. This band sets the bar for every other tribute band around the world with ferocious performances that don’t miss a step in capturing Axl & company in their prime. As seen on season 4 of AXS TV’s “World’s Greatest Tribute Bands.”
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Sponsored by Jossie’s Boutique, Boji Threads
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Preservation Plaza
37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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An Elton Dan show pays tribute to one of the all-time greatest artists ever: ELTON JOHN. Elton Dan’s rapport and stage presence is second to none and his magical piano
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An Elton Dan show pays tribute to one of the all-time greatest artists ever: ELTON JOHN. Elton Dan’s rapport and stage presence is second to none and his magical piano playing has a way of engaging you in the full ELTON experience. Before you know it, you’re captivated by his incredible band including backup singers, and thrilled with the over-the-top costumes and high-energy performances just like ELTON in days past. Elton Dan has performed for gatherings of 8,000 plus but gives each listener the feeling that they are sharing the intimate emotions of the much-loved music with just them. For more information, check out Elton Dan on Facebook.
Robb Stewart is a tribute performer to Rod Stewart, the legendary two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer/songwriter.
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Sponsored by Northwest Bank
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Preservation Plaza
37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
30jul7:30 pmThunderstruckSponsored by Bug Masters of Okoboji7:30 pm Preservation Plaza
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FREE All Ages Show Thunderstruck: America's AC/DC Tribute Thunderstruck is AC/DC the way you remember it. Recreating
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Sponsored by Bug Masters of Okoboji
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Preservation Plaza
37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
31jul7:30 pmMatthew WestSponsored by Okoboji Bible Conference / Holy Trinity Lutheran Church7:30 pm
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Matthew West is a five-time GRAMMY® nominee, a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner and a 2018 Dove Award
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Matthew West is a five-time GRAMMY® nominee, a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner and a 2018 Dove Award Songwriter of the Year (Artist) recipient. He has received an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, a K-LOVE Fan Award and named Billboard’s Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year. A recipient of the Rich Mullins Impact Award, West also received a Primetime Emmy® Award nomination for Original Music & Lyrics for the title track for the feature film “The Heart of Christmas.” He has been awarded a RIAA Gold certification for his single “Hello, My Name Is” and RIAA Platinum certification for the song “The Motions.”
In addition to his own recording career, he has co-hosted the K-LOVE Fan Awards five times and has more than 130 songwriting credits to his name, including cuts by Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Mandisa, Danny Gokey and others, along with back-to-back No. 1 songs by Casting Crowns including their recent single, “Nobody,” which West is featured.
Adding author to his list of accolades, West has written five books to date: Give This Christmas Away, The Story Of Your Life, Forgiveness, Today Is Day One and his latest, Hello, My Name Is. He is also passionate about providing hope and healing through the power of prayer and story. Along with his father, Pastor Joe West, they founded popwe, a non-profit ministry helping others to craft, share, and live a more meaningful life. Please visit popwe.org for more information.
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Okoboji Bible Conference / Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Time
(Sunday) 7:30 pm
august
05aug7:30 pmFeaturedChris JansonSpecial Ticketed Event7:30 pm Preservation Plaza
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$75 Pit / $39 GA
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Who is Chris Janson? He’s a “live legacy in the making” (Rolling Stone). Breakout country star Janson is a platinum-selling recording artist, high-octane entertainer, multi-instrumentalist, and award-winning singer/songwriter who Bobby
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Who is Chris Janson? He’s a “live legacy in the making” (Rolling Stone). Breakout country star Janson is a platinum-selling recording artist, high-octane entertainer, multi-instrumentalist, and award-winning singer/songwriter who Bobby Bones has named among the greatest six live performers in country music. The ACM Award-winner has collected prestigious accolades that place him amongst country music greats. Both his inspiring hit “Drunk Girl” and his chart-topping, 3x Platinum smash “Buy Me A Boat” were named among NSAI’s “Ten Songs I Wish I’d Written” lists – making Janson one in a handful of the industry’s most elite artists to earn the title multiple times. “Good Vibes,” the flagship single from his 2019 album Real Friends, and follow-up “Done” each topped the country charts, bringing his total of No. 1 songs to four – and now the hit-maker is entering a new chapter with “Bye Mom.” The single, derived from the real-life story of co-writer Brandon Kinney, is a triumphant ode to unconditional love. It was most-added upon impact at country radio and earned the highest first-week streaming total of Janson’s career. In addition to his own successes, the talented songwriter has lent his pen to industry peers including Tim McGraw (“Truck Yeah,” “How I’ll Always Be”), LOCASH (“I Love This Life”) and the legendary Hank Williams Jr. (“God Fearin’ Man,” “Those Days Are Gone”). Catch Janson’s “crazy harmonica skill and… riveting stage tyle” (People) this winter on his headlining Halfway to Crazy Tour and see for yourself what makes him an “undeniable star” (The Tennessean).
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(Friday) 7:30 pm
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Preservation Plaza
37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
06aug7:30 pmPet RockSponsored by Sterling Computers Corp.7:30 pm Preservation Plaza
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PetRock is the premier 70's band in the nation, playing the music that everybody loves from a time when songwriting, musicianship, and love of music led the way. After more
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PetRock is the premier 70’s band in the nation, playing the music that everybody loves from a time when songwriting, musicianship, and love of music led the way. After more than a year of sold-out shows, PetRock is exploding in every market they are established in with no sign of slowing down anytime soon. As always, the band continues to pour more work into their performance than most acts could stomach, furthering their commitment to delivering the ultimate 70’s tribute in the nation, and possibly the world.
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Sterling Computers Corp.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Preservation Plaza
37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
13aug7:30 pmMelissa EtheridgeSponsored by Okoboji Blue Water Festival7:30 pm Preservation Plaza
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FREE All Ages Show One of rock’s most enduring and favorite female singer-songwriters will headline the evening concert at
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One of rock’s most enduring and favorite female singer-songwriters will headline the evening concert at this summer’s Okoboji Blue Water Festival on Saturday, August 13. Melissa Etheridge – the artist with the raspy, smoky voice who has remained one of America’s favorite performers – will continue the festival’s reputation for drawing name acts to the concert stage. “We are proud to bring Melissa Etheridge to Okoboji to culminate our event,” said festival co-chair Greg Drees. “She has sustained a more than three-decade career of excellence.”
The festival is an all-day family event to raise public awareness of water quality issues in the Iowa Great Lakes. The concert brings completion to the day’s activities. Etheridge will perform with her band on the new stage in Preservation Plaza at the Arnolds Park Amusement Park. “The concert is our way of wrapping up the day of water quality education,” said festival co-chair Julie Peterson.
Etheridge is an artist of conviction and the author of confessional lyrics, reflecting on her experiences as a breast cancer survivor and the architect of the Melissa Etheridge Foundation, which dedicates monies for research into opioid addiction.
Etheridge’s early career blossomed quickly with the release of her self-titled first album in 1988. She accomplished memorable songwriting achievements, such as “Ain’t it Heavy,” which won her a Grammy Award in 1992. The following year, she won artistic and commercial critical acclaim with her fourth album, “Yes I Am.” That collection included “Come to My Window,” the searing song of longing that won her a second Grammy for Best Female Rock Performance.
Etheridge’s career remained vibrantly relevant into the next millennium, and in 2007 she won the “Best Song” category at the Academy Awards for “I Need to Wake Up,” written for a noted documentary on global warming, An Inconvenient Truth.
Three more albums, “This is M.E.” in 2014, “Memphis Rock & Soul” in 2016 and “The Medicine Show” in 2019, her 15th studio recording, solidified Etheridge’s standing in the industry as a steadfast and creative artist. Never one to sit on her laurels, Etheridge release “One Way Out” in 2021, a collection of songs she wrote in the 80’s and 90’s that never made the cut. But they have now, and Etheridge fans can take a journey back in time to get a glimpse of her past.
The Okoboji Blue Water Festival welcomes Melissa Etheridge to the concert stage on August 13, 2022. Music lovers of all ages are invited to this free event to showcase one of rock’s best-loved performers.
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Sponsored by Okoboji Blue Water Festival
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The Nadas
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Preservation Plaza
37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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FREE All Ages Show The Pork Tornadoes, Iowa's most popular party band, returns to Okoboji to play a free outdoor
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Sponsored by The Kind World Foundation, The Lakes News Shopper
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Preservation Plaza
37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
27aug7:30 pmChurch of Cash And Casey MuessigmannSponsored by AGCO7:30 pm Preservation Plaza
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Whether you are an ‘ol timer that grew up listening to Mr. Cash in your tractor or a young soldier driving your tank across the deserts of the Middle East
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Whether you are an ‘ol timer that grew up listening to Mr. Cash in your tractor or a young soldier driving your tank across the deserts of the Middle East with the Man in Black in your headphones, the Church of Cash will bring his music, with style and energy to fans everywhere.
What the Church of Cash has that no one else can match is their loyalty to the song and the message that Johnny left to all of us. The band merely keeps this word alive with a youthful spirit that has entertained audiences completely.
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Sponsored by AGCO
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Preservation Plaza
37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
september
03sep7:30 pmArch AlliesSponsored by Walker Insurance, Farmers Bank7:30 pm Preservation Plaza
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FREE All Ages Show THE ULTIMATE SIX PACK OF ROCK Featuring the hits of Bon Jovi, Boston, Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, AND NOW ADDED Def Leppard. Be a part of this
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THE ULTIMATE SIX PACK OF ROCK Featuring the hits of Bon Jovi, Boston, Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, AND NOW ADDED Def Leppard. Be a part of this epic night of rock as Arch Allies recreates the concert look, sound, and feel of these high-demand bands.
Founded in 2008, ARCH ALLIES has become the most popular Tribute Show in the nation. Bandleader, Kevin Todd, has assembled a group of the best musicians from across the country and chosen an amazing dynamic frontman to emulate the instrumental and vocal styles of the music of Styx, Journey, R.E.O. Speedwagon, Boston, and Bon Jovi. This authentic trip down Memory Lane always delivers an exciting show and has performed from Florida to Canada – from Mexico to Montana.
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Sponsored by Walker Insurance, Farmers Bank
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Preservation Plaza
37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331