KOKOMO, Ind. -- This summer, the city of Kokomo will be featuring several bands as part of its summer concert series, including a 90's alternative rock band as well as a jam band-adjacent blues-rock band. Kokomo's 2025 Summer Concert Series will run from June through September, bringing national and regional acts to Central Indiana alongside local food vendors and community activities, according to the Kokomo Indiana Visitors Bureau. Each concert will be hosted at the Kokomo Performing Arts Pavilion at Foster Park, located at 721 E. Superior St. in Kokomo, and will be free and open to the public. Midland to headline 2025 Firestone Legends Day concert This year's series includes the following shows: June 7: The Blooze Brothers and Tyler Lance Walker Gill The Blooze Brothers is a Chicago-based band known for its Motown, soul, R&B and classic rock sound. Tyler Lance Walker Gill is a honky-tonk country performer who blends classic country with storytelling. This show begins at 6 p.m. July 19: Holler in the Heartland featuring John R. Miller, Buffalo Wabs and The Price Hill Hustle and Darrin Hacquard John R. Miller is a West Virginia-based singer-songwriter who blends country, blues and folk-rock, the Buffalo Wabs and The Price Hill are a Cincinnati Americana/folk band and Darrin Jacquard is a singer-songwriter. This show begins at 5 p.m. Aug. 30: Old Ben Bash featuring Andy Frasco and The U.N. and Fresh Hops Andy Frasco and The U.N. is a jam-adjacent blues-rock band known for its high-energy performances. Fresh Hops is a funk-fusion rock band from northwest Indiana that incorporates jazz, jam band, bluegrass and progressive rock into their performances. This show begins at 6 p.m. Sept. 27: End of Summer Banger featuring Everclear, Local H and Sponge Known for its hit songs "Santa Monica" and "Father of Mine," Everclear is a popular 90s alternative rock band. Local H is an Illinois rock duo and Sponge is a 90s rock band. This show begins at 5 p.m. LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - AUGUST 22: Art Alexakis of Everclear performs during day 8 of the Kentucky State Fair at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center on August 22, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 29: Andy Frasco of Andy Frasco & The U.N. perform at the Fonda Theater on March 29, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) The bureau stated that the events are smoke-free and family-friendly. Some seating will be available, but attendees are encouraged to bring a chair and/or blanket. ...read more read less