Event Calendar Southbend

With a career spanning over 26 years, Nick Swardson has cemented his status as a comedy legend.  From his memorable collaborations with Adam Sandler to his scene-stealing role as Terry in “Reno 911,” and his unforgettable performances in cult classics like “Grandma’s Boy” and “Bucky Larson,” Swardson’s comedic prowess knows no bounds.  Not to mention his own comedic creations, including Comedy Central’s “Pretend Time” and “Typical Rick.”

As he gears up for his sixth stand-up special, audiences can expect nothing short of an unforgettable journey filled with laughter, surprises, and perhaps a few unexpected smells along the way.  Nick Swardson’s unique brand of comedy transcends the ordinary, offering audiences an escape into a world where hilarity reigns supreme.  Join Nick, America’s Sweetheart, as he tackles the hard issues of diarrhea, edibles and Norm MacDonald.

More information on Nick Swardson can be found at https://www.instagram.com/realnickswardson/?hl=en.

Mike DeHays is Imphormal, playing electric cello covers of pop and classic rock hits and more.

I have been playing live music for over 30 years and have been a member of some popular local cover bands including, Phil Hornet, Piehole and I am currently the rhythm guitarist / singer for Dixie Way South. My solo acoustic show covers a wide array of music by artist from a lot of different genres, from rock and alternative rock to country, country rock and Americana.   

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. 

Bill Cessna is a Chicago based pianist paying homage to the great tradition of jazz piano- playing iconic repertoire, as well as presenting original material in the same idiom, with a mission to present memorable musical experiences for listeners of all ages and nationalities.
In 2009 Bill began his jazz piano studies on scholarship at Columbia College
Chicago. After graduating he quickly became part of Chicago’s Jazz and Salsa scenes, while also working as a chorale director, educator and clinician – conducting numerous jazz/improvisation master classes in Chicago, China, Korea, Myanmar and Singapore.
Since then he has become highly in-demand both as a sideman and bandleader performing in venues and festivals such as The Jazz Showcase, Andy’s Jazz Club, The Green Mill, Winter’s Jazz Club, Merriman’s Playhouse, Chicago Theater, Blue Note Beijing, JC Club, Old Town School of Folk Music, Hard Rock Café, House of Blues, Grant Park, the Chicago Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival and more.
While still working as an in-demand sideman, Bill has also begun leading his own trio throughout the Midwest.  He just recently graduated from Western Michigan University with his masters’ degree in music.

Join the Hot Summer Night Party with DJ Gino J at Edgewater located on the third floor of the hotel at Four Winds South Bend on Saturday, July 19!  Doors open at 9 p.m. and the party continues until 1 a.m. Eastern.  General admission tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster beginning on Friday, June 27 at 10 a.m. Eastern.  General admission tickets can also be purchased for $25 at the box office located on the first floor, on the night of the event.

“The Godfather” DJ Gino J is a lifetime South Bend resident.  He started DJing at age seven and launched a promotion company in 1992 to bring concerts to the Midwest.  He then started a one-hour radio show in 2002 that expanded to seven days a week in 2003 on various stations.  Gino is currently featured on The NEW Mix102.3, Michiana’s home for R&B and old school, where he is committed to making history in South Bend.

It’s karaoke time at The C Bar South Bend. Showcase your talent or just have fun with your favorite songs just steps off the gaming floor.

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.

Champagne Experience, featuring the Champagne Duo of Steve and Mary Champagne, brings a wide variety of classic pop/rock favorites from the ’60s to the ’80s, Yacht Rock, with a sprinkling of other crowd favorites, to a whole new level with rich harmonies and solid vocals. Their adaptive catalogue weaves the Beatles, Ronstadt, and Norah Jones to America. Formerly known simply as Steve and Mary E., the Champagnes have been performing together live since 2008, when they discovered that their mutual love of music was the perfect outlet for their combined decades of training and performance. The award-winning musical couple has performed in and around the Northwest Indiana – Michiana area for over 15 years.  

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.

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.

CAT MAN DOG: A variety show of sorts featuring Stephan “Cat Man” Cook on Violin and vocals & Ian “Man Dog” Gill on Guitar and vocals.  

Original and cover music, tasteful harmonies, stage banter and bad jokes.

A great performance from the one and only Jim Harris.

 I’ve been playing and singing for 34 years. I’m a guitar maker with 2 of my guitars hanging in the silver creek event center. (Rod Stewart and Sheryl crow) and a hat maker.  

Dan Moser plays multiple instruments and sings leads and harmonies but it’s difficult to sing harmonies without someone to accompany, consequently – Table for 2.

Dan plays in multiple groups as his fellow musicians do also. “We fill in for one another and it often spices up the  music casserole.”

Playing in the Midwest area for decades, Dan has acquired a wonderful variety of skilled musicians with a variety of specialties and this is what be brings to the stage. Dan Moser and one of his favorite musician friends….that just happens to have an open book that day will mix it up on stage with a spontaneous energy that is sure to entertain.

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

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.

Frank Ruvoli is a Northwest Indiana native and has been performing live for over 10 years. His fun, upbeat, unique style has been compared to an acoustic mixture of Dave Matthews, John Mayer, and Jack Johnson. Over his career, Ruvoli has released 3 Ep’s, 3 singles, and most recently a full-length album entitled For Better or For Worse in October 2022. He has shared the stage with national acts such as: Los Lonely Boys, Clayton Anderson, and Robert Rolfe Feddersen, among others; and has performed throughout the Midwest and beyond for various events, venues, colleges and universities, and festivals.

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!

Every root’s music fan loves being melted by the vibe and energy of a smokin’ hot band. When the heat of the music matches that mood, magic is made.

Kenny Kinsey & Ryan Frahm of MojoDaddy are the duo known as Kinsey & Frahm Blues and Roots are top-shelf musicians who have achieved considerable success with their respective groups. Throughout their careers, these guys have taken the message of Chicago blues and traveled the world to spread it with artists such as Buddy Guy, The Kinsey Report, Steepwater Band and Green Room Rockers.

These musician’s pride themselves on playing with heart and soul, creating an unstoppable energy. Their intense delivery of the music will have you up and dancing, while never letting you forget where our musical debt is owed.

Bill Cessna is a Chicago based pianist paying homage to the great tradition of jazz piano- playing iconic repertoire, as well as presenting original material in the same idiom, with a mission to present memorable musical experiences for listeners of all ages and nationalities.
In 2009 Bill began his jazz piano studies on scholarship at Columbia College
Chicago. After graduating he quickly became part of Chicago’s Jazz and Salsa scenes, while also working as a chorale director, educator and clinician – conducting numerous jazz/improvisation master classes in Chicago, China, Korea, Myanmar and Singapore.
Since then he has become highly in-demand both as a sideman and bandleader performing in venues and festivals such as The Jazz Showcase, Andy’s Jazz Club, The Green Mill, Winter’s Jazz Club, Merriman’s Playhouse, Chicago Theater, Blue Note Beijing, JC Club, Old Town School of Folk Music, Hard Rock Café, House of Blues, Grant Park, the Chicago Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival and more.
While still working as an in-demand sideman, Bill has also begun leading his own trio throughout the Midwest.  He just recently graduated from Western Michigan University with his masters’ degree in music.

It’s karaoke time at The C Bar South Bend. Showcase your talent or just have fun with your favorite songs just steps off the gaming floor.

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.

Mike DeHays is Imphormal, playing electric cello covers of pop and classic rock hits and more.

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.

Mike DeHays is Imphormal, playing electric cello covers of pop and classic rock hits and more.

“Lepolion – The Unplugged Cover Show”, is an acoustic duo comprised like no other with a unique array of music infused with soul, pop, jazz, Rock, R&B, and top 40’s; beautifully stripped down for that intimate event. A few featured artist include Ed Sheeran, The Weekend, John Legend, Chris Stapleton, Prince, Michael Jackson, Bell Biv DeVoe, Harry Styles, and Tears for Fears to name a few. Lepolion has performed nationally and internationally entertaining thousands through the span of over 15 professional years – in the music industry. Having worked with renown producers including Chicago’s very own Abel Garibaldi who has worked with artists such as Janet Jackson. You will certainly enjoy Lepolion the Unplugged Cover Show singing some of your favorite songs, but as an acoustic duo. Lepolion Henderson Jr. is a Chicago Music Award nominated artist for Best New Entertainer who has also been coined in entertainment by La Port, Indiana Mayor Mark Krentz. If you’re looking for a different, and more intimate experience, – then “Lepolion: The Unplugged Cover Show”, is for you.  

Craig Harper, Michael Smith, and Patrick Pitrie

 Looking for a band to take you down memory lane?! Who doesn’t long for meaningful lyrics and feel-good music? RETURN 2 SOUL transports you back to simpler times with our renditions of old school R & B, Motown, pop, and even some jazz and blues.  

Consisting of skilled and experienced musicians (some of us have been performing together since our teens) our talents have taken us  throughout the United States and abroad. 

Our client base is diverse and includes:  corporate entities,  performing for wedding receptions, anniversaries,  birthdays, private parties, even your  backyard BBQ! You also might catch us at your local favorite restaurant or neighborhood festival.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the soothing sounds of ReTurn2SouL.

Composer & piano player, Joe Probst has played piano by ear since the age of 5. From boogie, to rock, to laid-back classics, Joe’s improvisational style will set a great vibe for our visiting guests.

I’ve spent several years touring the world with Billy Ray Cyrus and more recently supporting acts such as Whiskey Myers, Charlie Daniels, BlackBerry Smoke, Travis Tritt, Ashley McBride, Pricilla Block and many more.  I made my Grand Ole Opry Debut in 2016 and I’ve also had 2 albums break into the top 10 on the iTunes country Charts, my self titled EP landed at #7 and my latest EP “Last Of A Dying Breed” landed at #3

I was most recently named 2023 Midwest Country Music Organizations “Band Of The Year“ and Nominated for 2023 “Male Vocalist Of The Year” and “Song Of The Year”…

From performing at the Grand Ole Opry to appearing on The TODAY Show, Pickler & Ben and Good Morning Australia to writing songs for major television outlets including tracks for Sportsman’s Channel’s “Tailgate Adventures” and the theme song for “Fishers ATV World” on the Velocity Channel and NBC sports there isn’t a stage I don’t want to step on!!

J&J Acoustic is an acoustic duo featuring Jamie Warren and Jeff Spicher. Utilizing twin acoustic guitars and vocal Harmony’s that allow for a wide variety of song selections from the old school vibe of Seals & Crofts to the fresh pop of Dua lipa, J&J Acoustic offers something for every musical taste, done in an acoustic setting

I began studying piano at 12 years old and studied Jazz Piano at the National School of Music in Mexico City. Gabriel has had the opportunity to play in the Mexican spectacular “10 Pianos”. He has also accompanied several famous Mexican artists as well as be their Musical director. In 2014, Gabriel played in the pit of SHREK the Musical. Since moving to South Bend in June 2015, he has played in the Elkhart Jazz Festival and has the privilege of playing the piano at the famous Tippecanoe Place as well as several Notre Dame Functions.

Duncan Trussell is a comedian and the co-creator of the critically acclaimed animated series “The Midnight Gospel” on Netflix, which used conversations from his podcast The Duncan Trussell Family Hour as the dialogue.  He is currently the voice of Hippocampus on the FOX animated series KRAPOPOLIS, and you’ve probably seen him on one of his many appearances on the JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE, Comedy Central’s Drunk History, the Your Mom’s House podcast or Comedy Central’s “This isn’t happening.”  He’s also appeared on the Lex Friedman podcast.

More information on Duncan Trussell can be found at https://www.duncantrussell.com/.