Dynamic! Super-charged! Back by popular demand! Don’t miss the fabulous Rick Lindy and The Wild Ones band, in concert Tuesday evening, June 9th, 2026, 6:00-7:30 p.m. indoors in Oakwood Hall at Woodland Park in Portage, Indiana! This live music event is part of the Portage 2026 Summer Music Series of FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC concerts, happening Rain or Shine every Tuesday evening in June, July, and August! Great entertainment, open bar, food concession, seating provided, free parking—there’s no such a thing as too much fun!
Rockin’ the hits of the legends of rock n’ roll, Rick Lindy and The Wild Ones band was formed 26 years ago by veteran vocalist Rick Lindy, whose powerful voice has been described as being “as big as Texas”! The band performs classic and retro-rock hits of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, as well as rockabilly, original songs, surf, and Americana. Rick Lindy and The Wild Ones have wowed audiences in Europe and around the USA, including starring on stage at top Chicago venues. This concert is not to be missed! Bring family and friends! Enjoy great live music! Sing along and dance!
PORTAGE 2026 SUMMER MUSIC SERIES “UPCOMING” CONCERTS
WOODLAND PARK (indoors in Oakwood Hall), 2100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, Indiana
TUESDAYS! 6:00-7:30 PM
June 16: Oscar & The Majestics – Classic Rock Legends Show
June 23: J. Jay Brook – International Entertainer
June 30: Joe “Neil” Zirconia – Neil Diamond Tribute Artist
July 7: Spike and the Spitwads – 50s and 60s Celebration
July 14: FlipSide – 50s, 60s, Motown, Rockabilly
July 21: Blast to the Past – 50s to 80s (Rock n’ Roll, Motown, Country)
July 28: Harley Hehr & Jim Bulanda – Comedy, Song, Impressions
Aug 4: Doz Guys-Jim Pardonek – 50s, 60s, 70s Party
Aug 11: Elvis “Dave” Thomas – Elvis Tribute Artist
Aug 18: Jack Evans – Country Music
Aug 25: Rick Lindy & The Wild Ones – 0s, 60s, Rockabilly
All Portage 2026 Summer Music Series concerts are collection sites for donations to Gabriel’s Horn Homeless Shelter. Canned goods, non-perishable boxed food items, paper goods, toiletries, hygiene items, etc., are very much appreciated. Cash donations are welcome as well!
A great collaborative effort, the Portage 2026 Summer Concert Music Series is produced in partnership with Portage LIVE!, a (501) (c)(3) not-for-profit organization; Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce; grants from John W. Anderson Foundation and Porter County Community Foundation; Woodland Park facility provided by City of Portage Parks and Recreation, and from donations by local residents and Portage Chamber business members!
For more information, contact the following: Portage LIVE! (Terry Hardin) at (219) 762-5025 or visit www.portagelive.org (click on “Summer Music”); Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce at (219) 762-3300; or City of Portage Parks & Recreation at (219) 762-1675.
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