Live music in Kendallville, IN

Crate diggers and music lovers will find more than 60,000 records, CDs, cassettes, and collectibles spread across 70 tables at the Fort Wayne Record Show. The Classic Cafe Catering & Event Center hosts a marketplace of pre-owned and new LPs and 45s, vintage stereo equipment, record care supplies, posters, T-shirts, and other music memorabilia. Inventory ranges from bargain finds to hard-to-locate rarities with a strong showing of classic rock, pop, 80s, and metal, along with punk, soul, R&B, jazz, hip-hop, country, bluegrass, soundtracks, oddities, and more. Early entry is available for $5, while general admission is free. Door prize drawings include items from BCW Record Supplies and $25 shopping certificates. Cash is preferred, though many vendors also accept cards and popular digital payment apps, and there is an ATM and a food truck on site.

A remote Newfoundland community known as the Rock becomes an unexpected haven when 38 planes carrying 6,579 people from 100 countries are diverted to its airstrip. This true-story musical follows Gander as an average day transforms into a community-wide welcome, with residents bridging language and cultural differences through music and even an open bar, and discovering a shared sense of global family. Book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. Rated PG-13. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, with all authorized performance materials supplied by MTI.

A patriotic stage production marks America’s 250th birthday with performances by the Celebration Singers and actors, featuring beloved songs and stories from the nation’s past. The program spans stirring anthems and timeless classics, paired with engaging narration and big screen visuals that bring key moments of American history to life. It aims to entertain with familiar music, inform with historical insights, and inspire with a tribute to the country’s heritage. Show times vary by date, and doors open 30 minutes before the event. Tickets are $29.95.

At Blue Gate PAC, the Italian guitar quartet 40 Fingers showcases intricate fingerstyle playing across original works and inventive arrangements. Formed in 2017, the ensemble now features Matteo Brenci, Emanuele Grafitti, Enrico Maria Milanesi, and Andrea Vittori, following an early chapter with founding guitarist Marco Steffè and a self-titled debut album available on digital platforms. Their music blends jazz and Latin influences with popular movie scores and modern classics, offering fresh interpretations of pieces by Queen, Astor Piazzolla, The Beatles, Eagles, Toto, Dire Straits, and Eric Clapton. Their arrangement of Bohemian Rhapsody has surpassed 11 million views on YouTube and drew recognition from Queen’s official website. The group’s love of cinema shines through in renditions of themes from Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Last of the Mohicans, Disney medleys, and Game of Thrones. They have collaborated with artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli, Tori Kelly, and Andy Summers. Tickets range from $24.95 to $59.95.

This is a free concert, and it will only take place if the weather allows.

Free evening concerts set the soundtrack for the DeKalb County Free Fall Fair, with each show beginning with an opener and culminating in a headliner. The lineup pairs OK Boomer with Forever Seger, Big Caddy Daddy with Steven Adler, All One Blue with Colt Ford, and JD3 with REkT. Every concert listed is free, and the music unfolds alongside classic fair favorites like food, rides, and plenty of fun.

Blue Gate PAC hosts a country music double bill featuring the Malpass Brothers with Wilson Fairchild. Tickets range from $19.95 to $59.95. Rooted in a love for the classic records they discovered in their grandfather’s collection, brothers Chris and Taylor Malpass built their sound around vintage country and close harmonies. They began performing with their father at an early age, learned from greats like steel guitarist Don Helms, and spent years on the road opening for Merle Haggard. Their releases include Memory That Bad produced by Haggard, a self-titled album produced by Doyle Lawson, and the concert recording Live at the Paramount. Their 2023 project Lonely Street, produced by Lawson with Ben Isaacs and engineered by the late Mark Capps under executive producer Dan Mann, delivers twelve new tracks in a classic style, with writing contributions from Dickey Lee, Shawn Camp, Conrad Fisher, and Taylor Dunn, plus tributes to Merle Haggard and Jeannie Seely. Since debuting at the Grand Ole Opry in 2018, they have returned many times, toured in Ireland, Switzerland, and Scotland, and appeared on television programs including The Huckabee Show, Country’s Family Reunion, and Larry’s Country Diner. Wilson Fairchild brings a blend of tradition and modern sensibility shaped by Shenandoah Valley roots. Cousins Wil and Langdon Reid, sons of Statler Brothers members Harold and Don Reid, lean into family harmony, storytelling, and musicianship. Wil contributes smooth vocals, guitar work, and easy humor that connects with listeners, while Langdon adds distinctive acoustic touches and tight harmonies. Together with the Malpass Brothers, this concert centers on timeless songs, close-knit harmonies, and country music heritage.

Blue Gate PAC presents a concert with Pure Prairie League and Pablo Cruise. Tickets range from $29.95 to $74.95. Pure Prairie League began as friends in Ohio in the mid 1960s and today features drummer Scott Thompson, bassist Jared Camic, keyboardist Randy Harper, guitarist and vocalist Jeff Zona, and pedal steel and saxophonist John Heinrich. Early albums like the self titled debut with the Sad Luke cover and the multi platinum Bustin’ Out featuring the song Amie made them an early influence on country rock, followed by Two Lane Highway and many more releases and shows. Over the years they have collaborated with notable musicians and continue to inspire newer artists in the genre. Their album Back On Track adds a dozen new songs to the catalog. Pablo Cruise emerged in 1975 with an A&M Records debut. The band toured the United States, Canada and Japan, reached the Top 10 with hits such as Whatcha Gonna Do When She Says Goodbye and Love Will Find A Way, appeared on national television shows, and set attendance milestones including a record at the Sahara Tahoe showroom. After a long hiatus that began in 1985 they reunited in 2005, releasing two live CDs and a DVD through Sony Music and returning to stages across the U.S. and Canada. The current lineup centers on core members David Jenkins, Cory Lerios and Steve Price with Larry Antonino and Robbie Wyckoff completing the group.

The first cruise-in of the season rolls into South Shore Social in Syracuse, Indiana. All types of vehicles are welcome, from brand-new to classic, lifted to lowered. It offers a relaxed night centered on cars, music, and a friendly crowd.

Enjoy live music at a free concert featuring an opening set from All Gone Blue, followed by headliner Colt Ford. The event is subject to weather conditions.

Los Lonely Boys bring their signature Texican rock and roll to Blue Gate Performing Arts Center. The trio of brothers Henry, Jojo, and Ringo Garza have always kept family at the heart of their music. After pausing in 2019 to focus on home life, they returned to touring in 2022 with renewed spark, even opening for The Who. Raised in San Angelo, Texas, they shaped a blues-infused sound that first turned heads when Willie Nelson’s nephew discovered their demo. Nelson became an advocate, inviting them to Farm Aid and recording with them. Their 2003 debut, later reissued by Epic, broke wide with the single Heaven, which reached number one, earned a Grammy, spent more than 76 weeks on the Billboard Top 200, and sold over two million copies. Collaborations with Carlos Santana and Willie Nelson, appearances on major stages, and support for global causes followed, along with a feature in the documentary Cottonfields and Crossroads. A serious onstage accident in 2013 left Henry injured and led to canceled shows, prompting a recommitment to what matters most for the band, family and music. They have since returned with vigor, continuing to write, record, and perform. In 2024 they released Resurrection on BMG, capturing their hallmark sound while weaving in elements of soul, roots, and classic rock and roll. With strong reception for the new album and spirited crowds at their concerts, Los Lonely Boys remain a dynamic force decades after their debut. Tickets range from $24.95 to $79.95.

Stroll a lively market with stalls offering produce, handmade creations, antiques, and quirky odds and ends. Enjoy live music as you explore and take time for friendly conversations with vendors and fellow shoppers.

This free concert begins with JD3 as the opener, followed by REkT as the headliner. The event will be held only if weather allows.

The Temptations bring their timeless harmonies and classic Motown sound to Blue Gate Performing Arts Center. Guided by founding member Dr. Otis Williams, the group celebrates a storied career with a set of favorites such as My Girl, Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me), Ain't Too Proud to Beg, and Papa Was a Rollin' Stone. Their impact is reflected in top honors from major music publications, including a number one ranking by Billboard among the greatest R&B and hip hop artists, recognition in Billboard's list of 125 Greatest of All Time Artists, and inclusion by Rolling Stone among the 100 greatest artists. The group's Anthology album has also appeared on Rolling Stone's 500 greatest albums lists. Their legacy inspired the Broadway hit Ain't Too Proud, which received 12 Tony nominations and won the Tony Award for Best Choreography. Tickets range from $49.95 to $99.95.