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Kankakee Live

See the best regional and local acts, from alluring acoustics to full band performances each weekend on the Kankakee Live stage. Experience the excitement all around you at Kankakee Live when celebrating with friends while listening to vibrant, live entertainment, sipping on specialty drinks, and enjoying a whole lot of fun. Kankakee Live is the hot new spot in New Buffalo, Michigan for all things entertainment.

Kankakee Live

At New Buffalo
Hours
Mon & Thu: 4pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: Noon – 1am
Sun: Noon – 10pm
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
Limited menu available 10pm - Midnight on Fridays & Saturday.

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Friday Date Night
Friday
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Four Winds New Buffalo
20% Off Appetizers with Purchase of an Entrée
$1 Off Select Wines by the Glass

Thursday Burger Time
Thursday
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Four Winds New Buffalo The Burger with Fries $14
$1 Off Drafts

Monday Surf & Turf
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Four Winds New Buffalo
4oz Lobster Tail, 5oz Filet $39
1/2 Price Select Wines by the Bottle

Country Line Dancing
December 18
7:30 PM
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Exclusively at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo.

Free lessons for all levels, no dance experience needed. Kick it up and let’s get to dancing with Country Line Dance Lessons at Kankakee Grille. Learn the latest moves with your friends one step at a time. Take out your cowboy boots and let’s dance.

Mandalyn and The Hunters
December 19
10:00 PM
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Mandalyn & The Hunters came to be when after 20 years of Fronting Local Band NAWTY, Mandalyn decided to branch out and try the Original Blues Thing. Teaming up with members who have been in the game for 30+ years, together they bring in ALL GENRES the Blues has inspired throughout history. Come on out and hear some originals as well as your favorite danceable Blues songs with a lil Funk added in the mix. A night that will keep you up and movin 

Jessi & The Fizz
December 20
10:00 PM
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Jessi & The Fizz is a premier NWI/Chicagoland party band who knows how to have fun and entertain the crowd with quality music and their “bubbly” personalities! Jessi & The Fizz plays covers of the hits from the 80’s 90’s and 2000’s but Jessi especially loves to sing Pop and Modern Classics from artists such as Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Lizzo and more. “Our favorite music is whatever gets people dancing and singing along!” Jessi commands the stage with her contagious energy, upbeat persona and powerhouse vocals.  

Live Trivia
December 22
7:00 PM
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Each Monday will feature Live Trivia night at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo, where guests have a chance to win gift cards ranging from $20-$50 in Four Winds Gift cards. Free admission to all guests.  Cheating is prohibited. This includes utilizing cell phones or smart phones to come up with team answers.  If a phone call or a text must be made, please respect the game and wait until all answers have been submitted. Teams will be disqualified if caught cheating.

1st Place – $50 Four Winds Gift Card

2nd Place – $30 Four Winds Gift Card

3rd Place – $20 Four Winds Gift Card

Pablo’s Great Revenge
December 26
10:00 PM
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Pablo’s Great Revenge out of South Bend, IN has been performing together around Michiana for the past decade.  Lead by front man Joey Garcia, the band features his strong and versatile vocals while playing a variety of familiar rock, soul, pop, and country songs in their unique stylings; showcasing their musicianship and guaranteed to get you and your friends up and moving. 

Dart Board Compromise
December 27
10:00 PM
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Dart Board Compromise is a 5-piece band from St. Joseph, Michigan.

Formed in 2016, the members comprise over 150 years of collective musical experience. They offer a multi-generational arsenal of hits, specializing in Classic Rock, 80’s Dance Pop, Hair Band, and Current Rock Radio with a dash of Country for good measure! Don’t be surprised to hear a mix of Billy Joel, David Bowie, Heart, Quarterflash and Aerosmith alongside Finger Eleven, The Foo Fighter, Van Halen, great Van Fleet, P!nk, and Kings of Leon!

Mel Williams
December 28
5:00 PM
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Mel Williams is a veteran solo performer and has been a Midwest regular on the music scenes of Michigan, Illinois and Indiana since the 1980’s! 

 

Mel’s versatile solo performances blend multiple Genres, instruments and crowd participation songs to make his shows immersive and memorable. Guitar, vocals, harmonica and keyboard sound’s can be used to do all your favorite songs!

Live Trivia
December 29
7:00 PM
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Each Monday will feature Live Trivia night at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo, where guests have a chance to win gift cards ranging from $20-$50 in Four Winds Gift cards. Free admission to all guests. Cheating is prohibited. This includes utilizing cell phones or smart phones to come up with team answers. If a phone call or a text must be made, please respect the game and wait until all answers have been submitted. Teams will be disqualified if caught cheating.

1st Place – $50 Four Winds Gift Card
2nd Place – $30 Four Winds Gift Card
3rd Place – $20 Four Winds Gift Card

PS Dump Your Boyfriend
December 31
10:00 PM
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PS Dump Your Boyfriend (aka Pfreak Show) has been knocking the socks, shoes, pants and halter-tops off midwest club goers for the past 5 years with no real end in sight. This multimedia show is woven into a rambunctious cocktail shaker of psychedelic rock, spaced-out funk, hardcore rock, freestyle disco rap and everything else under the sun up to, and including the proverbial kitchen sink.

Jessi & The Fizz
January 2
10:00 PM
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Jessi & The Fizz is a premier NWI/Chicagoland party band who knows how to have fun and entertain the crowd with quality music and their “bubbly” personalities! Jessi & The Fizz plays covers of the hits from the 80’s 90’s and 2000’s but Jessi especially loves to sing Pop and Modern Classics from artists such as Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Lizzo and more. “Our favorite music is whatever gets people dancing and singing along!” Jessi commands the stage with her contagious energy, upbeat persona and powerhouse vocals.

Libido Funk Circus
January 3
10:00 PM
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LFC (Libido Funk Circus) has been relentlessly entertaining a wide range of audiences since it’s inception in 1996. Capable of performing hundreds of dance & rock songs, spanning from the 60’s through today, LFC has quite literally turned into a human jukebox. From the hits of the good ole’ Motown days to the bass-thumping beats of today’s dance music; from the always danceable Disco grooves to the new wave rock of the 80’s… LFC has it “covered”.

Chris Burch
January 4
5:00 PM
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Chris Burch is an alternative rock influenced artist who has been performing to audiences across the country. His sets are like a rock n’ roll history lesson, with selections from the 50’s to today. Using a guitar as the spill canvas for his sharp song-writing, raw vocal appeal, and bravely fresh sound, Chris delivers his songs with an intensity that sets him apart from his contemporaries.  

Live Trivia
January 5
7:00 PM
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Each Monday will feature Live Trivia night at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo, where guests have a chance to win gift cards ranging from $20-$50 in Four Winds Gift cards. Free admission to all guests.  Cheating is prohibited. This includes utilizing cell phones or smart phones to come up with team answers.  If a phone call or a text must be made, please respect the game and wait until all answers have been submitted. Teams will be disqualified if caught cheating.

1st Place – $50 Four Winds Gift Card

2nd Place – $30 Four Winds Gift Card

3rd Place – $20 Four Winds Gift Card

Karaoke
January 8
6:00 PM
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Andrew Berger is the owner of ABKey Music. He has been DJing since he was in college. He is a graduate of Indiana University South Bend and is currently based out of La Porte, IN. When he’s not DJing, Andrew enjoys acting, musical theater, watching NASCAR, and playing piano. His company, ABKey Music, specializes in mobile DJing and Karaoke.

The Incredible Johnsons
January 9
10:00 PM
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The Incredible Johnsons are the ultimate dance and rock band: An in-demand group who perform all over the Michiana area; clubs, corporate events, to weddings to fairs & festivals. Tons of current high energy hits delivered by the best musicians and the best 70s, 80s, 90s. Nothing but songs to keep you on the dance floor all night long.   

My 80’s Band
January 10
10:00 PM
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My 80’s Band is Chicagoland’s 80s MTV era new wave and alternative pop/rock band, covering songs from such classic 80s hitmakers as The Cure, The Fixx, The Eurythmics, The Cars, Tears For Fears, Flock of Seagulls, Simple Minds, Billy Idol and more.

The band members’ decades of experience, solid chops and willingness to embrace technology enables them to perform songs in interesting ways which combines the classic sounds and visuals of the genre along with new twists and turns. My 80’s Band provides audiences with a musical and visual experience that goes beyond “80s cover band” nostalgia.

Pamela Rocha
January 11
5:00 PM
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Pamela Rocha has been playing piano, singing vocals, and loving music since the 1980’s when she was just a kid. She has competed in piano competitions at a young age and has played with various musical acts throughout northwest Indiana over the past 30 years. Pamela also composes music and has also taken part in different recording projects. Along with loving performing, Pamela also enjoys teaching piano and music theory. Music is a way to communicate with others on a deeper level and that is what Pamela enjoys most about what she gets to do!

Live Trivia
January 12
7:00 PM
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Each Monday will feature Live Trivia night at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo, where guests have a chance to win gift cards ranging from $20-$50 in Four Winds Gift cards. Free admission to all guests.  Cheating is prohibited. This includes utilizing cell phones or smart phones to come up with team answers.  If a phone call or a text must be made, please respect the game and wait until all answers have been submitted. Teams will be disqualified if caught cheating.

1st Place – $50 Four Winds Gift Card

2nd Place – $30 Four Winds Gift Card

3rd Place – $20 Four Winds Gift Card

Rob Yocom
January 15
6:00 PM
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Rob Yocom is a singer/songwriter from South Bend, IN. He began his professional music career in the late 90’s and has continued playing in various bands for the past 20 years. He has been in several original bands playing everywhere from Chicago to New York City and has supported many national acts such as Fuel, John Mellencamp, Alien Ant Farm, Avatar, Kip Winger, Royal Bliss and many more. Recently he’s played in several successful cover bands such as Stillshot and is currently the lead singer for ZERO. He has also established himself as a well-known solo artist playing regularly throughout Michiana.

Twice The Action
January 16
10:00 PM
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The name says it all! TTA brings the party everywhere they go – MORE dancing, MORE singing, and a MORE memorable event – guaranteed! TTA is a sensational five-piece band with two, yes TWO, lead singers. With male and female lead vocals, there isn’t a genre of music this band can’t perform. Twice The Action is loaded with talented musicians from some of the top cover bands in the Midwest. With their contagious energy, sequenced dance moves, and their hit-song-after-hit-song set-list, you will never want to leave the dance floor. 

Blammo
January 17
10:00 PM
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BLAMMO is a sure crowd-pleaser, bringing something new to every show. Whether at your night club or on your wedding day—no matter what your celebration—for over six years this Miller-sponsored, fantastic four-piece has energetically performed a wide variety of everyone’s favorite popular songs, from the 1960s through today, for a wide variety of audiences. BLAMMO dresses for the occasion and brings a youthful high-energy stage show, along with the professionalism and experience of a seasoned band to your event and much more.

Live Trivia
January 19
7:00 PM
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Each Monday will feature Live Trivia night at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo, where guests have a chance to win gift cards ranging from $20-$50 in Four Winds Gift cards. Free admission to all guests.  Cheating is prohibited. This includes utilizing cell phones or smart phones to come up with team answers.  If a phone call or a text must be made, please respect the game and wait until all answers have been submitted. Teams will be disqualified if caught cheating.

1st Place – $50 Four Winds Gift Card

2nd Place – $30 Four Winds Gift Card

3rd Place – $20 Four Winds Gift Card

Country Line Dancing
January 22
7:30 PM
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Exclusively at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo.

Free lessons for all levels, no dance experience needed. Kick it up and let’s get to dancing with Country Line Dance Lessons at Kankakee Grille. Learn the latest moves with your friends one step at a time. Take out your cowboy boots and let’s dance.

Poison’d Crue
January 23
10:00 PM
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Poison’d Crue is made up of 4 Pro Musicians who don’t just play the music, they Live the Music. 

They are all about giving you “Nothing but a Good Time” at the show.  Taking you back to that decade of 80’s Glam Rock !  So come and catch a show so you can take a Ride on the “Wild Side” with us. These guys look forward to meeting you at the show!

Nate Venturelli Band
January 24
10:00 PM
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Singer Songwriter Nate Venturelli is from Northwest Indiana.

Nate’s new single “Union Man” has over 125,000 streams 56,000 on YouTube Music alone in a little over 10 months organically. Nate has been heard across the airways and opened for some of the best in Country music. Don’t miss a sensational performance by Nate Venturelli Band. 

Nicholas Kazonis
January 25
5:00 PM
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One needs to only observe Nicholas Kazonis performing for a moment to surmise that, surely, he was born with a guitar in his hand and a song in his heart. Countless musicians are blessed with the talent to make their craft look easy, but few are imbued with that innate ability to make it look as effortless as breathing. Nick is one such musician. From the agility and precision in his fingers to the seemingly boundless dexterity of his singing, the ferocity of Nick’s talent and well-honed ability are made apparent nearly instantly. However, even that undersells both the sheer volume of work and the versatility of skill sets that truly encompasses Nicholas Kazonis. 

Live Trivia
January 26
7:00 PM
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Each Monday will feature Live Trivia night at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo, where guests have a chance to win gift cards ranging from $20-$50 in Four Winds Gift cards.  Teams are currently limited to eight persons.  Free admission to all guests.  Cheating is prohibited. This includes utilizing cell phones or smart phones to come up with team answers.  If a phone call or a text must be made, please respect the game and wait until all answers have been submitted. Teams will be disqualified if caught cheating.

1st Place – $50 Four Winds Gift Card

2nd Place – $30 Four Winds Gift Card

3rd Place – $20 Four Winds Gift Card

Whiskey Highway
January 30
10:00 PM
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Whiskey Highway the premier country band from Elkhart, Indiana features Incredible lead vocals &  musicianship! Whiskey Highway will have you on the edge of your seat and dancin’ all night! 

Def Mojo
January 31
10;00 PM
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Def Mojo was formed in 2020 from a group of longtime musicians from some of Michiana’s most popular bands. The members have played everything from large stages with some of the biggest rock bands to the smallest clubs and most intimate settings. With decades of experience and a passion for music, Def Mojo is always sure to entertain with their ever-evolving song list and energetic stage show. Def Mojo plays a mix of new and old classic rock-n-roll, heavy metal, and a few unexpected surprised with their own special twist. If you’re looking for an authentic hard rock experience and a great time, Def Mojo is sure to deliver.

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