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Kankakee Bar

Experience the excitement all around you at the Kankakee Grille Bar. Stop by for a game, a bite and a brew with friends and family and sip on a large selection of craft beers and an approachable wine list.
Hours
Mon - Wed: 5pm - 10pm
Thu: Noon - 10pm
Fri - Sat: Noon - Midnight
Sun: Noon - 10pm

ENTERTAINMENT

Pamela Rocha
July 31
6:00 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!

Marta Koonce
August 1
6:00 PM
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Born and raised in southern Indiana, Marta sang in church growing up, accompanied by her Mom, Joyce, the church pianist. Her family moved to Georgia when she was in high school and in college, she & her brother, Joe, formed The Porch Dawgs. She became a demo singer and female vocalist in bands around Atlanta. Upon joining the house bands at The Buckboard and Cowboys, venues for national country acts, she was discovered by Bruce Burch of EMI Music Publishing – Nashville and got signed to a songwriting and artist development contract. After moving to Nashville, songwriting, working with incredible producers, singing demos for amazing writers, and generally living the dream for several years, she and her husband, Kipp, settled down in northern Indiana. In 2011, Marta completed her first album, “Come Away”, available on iTunes and Spotify. Currently, she is available for booking in the Michiana area and is part of the Worship Ministry of Granger Community Church. 

Jimmy Fastiggi
August 2
6:00 PM
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Jimmy is a singer/songwriter/guitarist originally from New York who started playing guitar at age 19 and immediately fell in love with the instrument.  A self-taught musician, he began by teaching himself songs by the Beatles, Bob Dylan and acoustic music of the late 60’s and early 70’s. 

Over the almost 50 years of playing, he has played in all kinds of bands including folk, bluegrass, rock’n’roll, blues and jazz.  One of the most remarked upon aspects of his live shows is the variety of music he performs.  He is just as comfortable singing a jazz standard from the great American song book as he is singing a contemporary country or pop tune.  His set list includes songs from the late 1920’s right up to current artists like John Legend and Keith Urban. 

Jimmy has been fortunate enough to have played with several well-known musicians including Bela Fleck whom he played with in the bluegrass band Wicker’s Creek back in New York in the 1970’s.   Another Wicker’s Creek alumni, Ray Chesna, teaches Delta and country blues and performs in the Asheville area.  Ray’s 2 CDs contain several of Jimmy’s compositions.  He has 3 CDs of original music including “Baby It’s Cold Outside” which is the soundtrack to a small independent film of the same.  

He has also had a song, he co-wrote with Nashville songwriter Donna Britton, picked up by an LA film company for possible use in TV or film. 

Jimmy now lives in St. Joseph Michigan where he performs at many local venues including wineries, restaurants and casinos as well as private parties. 

Micheall Reed
August 3
5:00 PM
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After more than forty years in the music business I am offering an acoustic show featuring hits from the 1960s and 70s.  Everything is a hit that way everyone can sing along. The show concentrates on real acoustic music, not just acoustic covers of electric rock songs.  I tour across the country from performing from New York to Florida and all points in between, I love my job. I believe a musician should know their music by heart, none my show is read from a iPad or notebook.  My stage presence is one of  professional integrity in looks and sound. 

Michael & Amber
August 7
6:00 PM
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Michael and Amber, a sensational duo from Northwest Indiana, have graced audiences with their exciting performances for over two years. Their musical synergy and captivating stage presence transcend the moment leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who witness their unique chemistry.

 A multi instrumentalist with a command of vocals, keyboard, guitar, and real-time rhythmic looping Michael’s musical prowess has been honed for more than two decades. Michael also played in the internationally known band Survivor (of Eye of the Tiger fame) for a few years. Amber possesses an extraordinarily beautiful dynamic mezzo soprano voice that has resonated with audiences since the very beginning of her musical journey,  at the young age of 4 where she started in a band with her Father , Mother and 2 Sisters who are also all musicians. That put her on a path for a lifelong passion of singing and performing

Hicks Duo
August 8
6:00 PM
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Scott and Amy Hicks are an acoustic duo from NW Indiana and have been performing in the music industry for many years. In 2023, they joined forces in both marriage and music to perform acoustic “Gen X” rock from the 80s, 90s and 00s. Their song list is ever growing and includes artists such as Natalie Merchant, Green Day, Peter Gabriel, U2, Radiohead, and Alanis Morissette. Scott and Amy enjoy performing all over the Region of NW Indiana, and can often also be found at several venues in SW Michigan and NE Illinois.

Boucher & Morgan
August 9
6:00 PM
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Tracy Boucher from Logansport IN and

Angell Morgan from Carmel IN

Play a variety of music, spanning decades. Music from the 90s through modern rock and pop country of today. Inspired by bands. Such as Matchbox 20, Oasis, The Cranberries, Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Luke Combs, Britney Spears. And many more.

Jason Curtis
August 10
5:00 PM
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Jason Curtis is a Northern Indiana acoustic guitarist and singer transplanted from Panama City, Florida. Jason’s southern roots center on the emerging country music genre performing cover songs from; 

Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, Zach Bryan as well as all of your favorites like Kenny Chesney, Lee Brice, Garth Brooks and many more. You may catch an original song from Jason on the right night, or he might just introduce you to an original song from the vibrant Key West Singer-songwriter scene where he likes to hang out.

Requests are always welcome and a good sing along is for sure in store if you’re ready 🙂

Molly Abraham
August 14
6:00 PM
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Molly Abraham grew up playing hockey in the Detroit Area. Her love for the piano originated from listening to her father play a baby grand piano at their home. She is a self-taught vocalist and pianist.

Jack Cunningham
August 15
6:00 PM
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Jack Cunningham is a singer/songwriter from NW Indiana. Jack has made a name for himself in the area with his strong, passionate voice and his diverse, popular setlist. Jack can be seen performing all over NW Indiana and SW Michigan, playing 100+ shows a year. 

Dan Geib
August 16
6:00 PM
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“With over 30 years of experience Dan has been touring the countryside with doing his own unique blend of acoustic Americana. With deep roots in acoustic guitar and banjo, Dans music incorporates elements of various American music styles, including woodstock rock, blues , bluegrass, jamgrass, roots-rock, folk & classic country resulting in a distinctive sound that highlights a lifetime of musical experiences.

Dan recorded, performed on and produced a CD with the Art Gomperz Band that made it into the Top 10 of the European Country Music Association Charts and the song “Don’t Worry Anymore” Nominated IMA Americana Song of the Year. His original Banjo Instrumental “Courts in Session” received extensive radio play including the SIRIUS bluegrass channel and his recent CD and guitar instruction have been featured in two issues of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine.

Over the years, Dan has shared the stage with such great acts as: Leftover Salmon, String Cheese Incident, Steep Canyon Rangers, Corn Meal, Pure Prairie League, Commander Cody, Peter Rowan and the Dillards. Dan is currently involved in his solo performances as well and playing with The Boulevard Billies.”

Mick Gallemore Duo
August 17
5:00 PM
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Mike Gallemore and Sam Cockrell have been playing together since the 1990’s. They have toured together nationally and internationally with the award winning band The Groove. They play a variety of music, all set to move your soul!  

Mike Talbot
August 21
6:00 PM
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Mike has played over 1,000 live shows, including opening for “Styx” and “Kansas”. Mike is known for having one of the most extensive “covers” repertoires spanning over six decades of some of the best loved classics. From Louis Armstrong to Coldplay, Johnny Cash to Pearl Jam, Mike’s energy and love of music transcends style or genre. Mike is a finely seasoned performer who delivers an unforgettable performance each and every time he takes the stage.

Scott Cvelbar
August 22
6:00 PM
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Scott Cvelbar has been entertaining Region audiences for two decades with down-home blues, folk, soul and original compositions.  The Blues Foundation’s 2016 “Keeping the Blues Alive” Award Winner, Cvelbar created the Blues Project, an educational program teaching the blues to the next generation of musicians.  His sets pay homage to the foundational figures of American music while mixing in songs from tomorrow’s legends.  

Knapp, Probst, Wolfe Trio
August 23
6:00 PM
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Knapp, Probst, Wolfe 

(Andrew,  Joe,   Bruce)

1999 –  jammed twice…  got a gig

…. 25 years later, still jammin’ away.

Wow. 

 

Stand~Up Bass – Andrew Knapp

Piano / Keys – Joe Probst 

Sax / Flute – Bruce Wolfe 

Beatles, Stones, CCR, Elton John 

…&  tight originals jams

 

 

Chris & Lou
August 24
5:00 PM
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Chris and Lou have been performing throughout the Chicagoland Area together for over twenty years. Their skillful musicianship combined with vocal harmony is the key when it comes to creating acoustic versions of classic music from the 60s and beyond. 

The duo covers all of your favorites from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin.

Dan Moser
August 28
6:00 PM
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Dan Moser plays multiple instruments and sings leads and harmonies but it’s difficult to sing harmonies without someone to accompany. When called for it is just Dan, standing alone with an army of instruments to accompany him. The troops include guitar, banjo, mandolin, stand-up bass and concertina, the Dobro if a guitar player steps up.

 

Playing in the Midwest area for decades, Dan has acquired a variety of styles and genres i.e. bluegrass, classic country, Celtic, folk, sea shanties, and maybe some historic Top 10. He’ll do his best to get you to tap your foot and sing along.

Buddy Pearson
August 29
6:00PM
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Buddy Pearson has been steadily playing bass for 36 of his 47 years. Hailing from a very musically supportive family. Buddy was given his first upright bass at age nine, and, in one way or another, has never looked back. In addition to playing bass nightly for others, national and local, Buddy also puts his guitar skills in a solo setting at weekly performances at several venues, with his own brand of Soul, Pop, and Jazz. Along with playing, Buddy has been teaching all levels of electric and upright bass privately for the last 20 years, currently teaching at South Bend’s The Music Village.

Rozzie & Brian
August 30
6:00 PM
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The Rozzie and Brian Duo is a Chicago-based musical pair blending rich vocals, dynamic instrumentation, and a love for storytelling through sound. With Rozzie on guitar, keys, and vocals, and Brian on bass and vocals, they deliver a fresh, emotive take on songs you know and love. 
 
Their setlist spans artists like Tears for Fears, Fleetwood Mac, The Weeknd, David Bowie, Bill Withers, ABBA, and Elton John—bringing a mix of nostalgia and originality to every performance. 
 
Rozzie’s indie-pop roots shine through in her heartfelt delivery and lyrical style, while Brian brings a smooth, art-rock edge with layered bass lines and harmonies. Together, they create a sound that’s both intimate and powerful—perfect for fans of timeless classics reimagined with soul and creativity. 

Nick Kazonis
August 31
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. 

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