City of Shelbyville 2025 Free Summer Concert Series acts announced

The City of Shelbyville and Shelbyville Parks and Recreation with Runnebohm Construction are proud to announce four free admission special concerts this summer that will take place at the Blue River Memorial Park.

Monsters of Yacht, Turn the Page (Bob Seger Tribute), Crush (Bon Jovi Tribute), The Four Horsemen (Metallica Tribute) are scheduled to perform thanks to the generosity of several community partners, including Shelby County Tourism and Visitor’s Bureau, Horseshoe Indianapolis, Plymate, Knauf, and MIBOR.

Each show will also feature a local opening act and start at 7 p.m.

All four shows are family-friendly and free to the public. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets each evening.

“We’re already thinking about the best time of the year in Shelbyville,” said Trisha Director of Shelbyville Parks and Recreation. “Our summer concerts are an important part of what we do for the community, a tradition we’re honored and excited to keep bringing back better than ever each year.”

Friday, June 27 – Monsters of Yacht

Monsters of Yacht from Nashville, Tennessee, is America’s premier tribute to the Yacht Rock genre. This fast-growing band has planted its flag firmly into the look and sound of smooth music from the 70s to the early 80s. Monsters of Yacht delivers rocking recreations of songs from artists like Christopher Cross, Doobie Brothers, TOTO, Robbie Dupree, Player, Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs, and more. 

Friday, July 18 – Turn the Page (Bob Seger Tribute)

Turn the Page - a Tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band faithfully recreates all the "Classic" Bob Seger material including "Old Time Rock and Roll,” “Night Moves,” “Against The Wind,” and of course "Turn the Page.” They have been featured on CNBC News as one of the Nation’s Top Tribute Bands. Turn The Page was also featured on the "World's Greatest Tribute Bands" on AXS TV.

Friday, Aug. 15 – Crush (Bon Jovi Tribute)

Crush: The Bon Jovi Concert Experience has swiftly ascended to the upper echelons of tribute bands, earning accolades as one of the finest tributes to Bon Jovi. Mesmerizing audiences with their flawless renditions, Crush delivers electrifying performances of Bon Jovi hits such as "Living on a Prayer," "You Give Love a Bad Name," "Wanted Dead Or Alive," "It’s My Life."

Saturday, Sept. 13 – The Four Horsemen (Metallica Tribute)

Dedication to excellence is what separates U.S. metal heroes The Four Horsemen from others. The only album-quality Metallica experience on the planet, they deliver the unforgettable, note-for-note, perfect experience that is guaranteed to surpass even the wildest dreams of Metallica aficionados.

For more information on the City of Shelbyville and Blue River Memorial Park, visit www.shelbyparks.com/musicinthepark.
All dates and acts are subject to change without notice.

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