If you love Neil Diamond, you’ll love highly-popular singing artist Joe Shukstor performing as Joe “Neil” Zirconia on stage Tuesday evening, June 30th, 2026, 6:00-7:30 p.m., indoors in Oakwood Hall at Woodland Park in Portage, Indiana! This exciting 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! Food concession! Cash bar! Seating provided! Free parking!
Joe “Neil” Zirconia is the real thing as a Neil Diamond tribute artist! He truly sparkles singing high-energy renditions of such great Diamond hit songs as “Sweet Caroline”, “Solitary Man”, “Holly Holy”, “Cracklin’ Rosie”, “Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show” and so many more, including a moving rendition of Diamond’s patriotic song, “America”. Not only capturing Diamond’s spirit and passion, Joe “Neil” Zirconia sounds like Diamond! He attributes his success as a Neil Diamond cover artist to the similarities in their singing voices: “My natural singing voice has that inflection.” A gem of an entertainer, it’s easy to see why Joe “Neil” Zirconia concerts are filled-to-capacity with loyal fans. Bring the whole family and friends for an evening of great entertainment and fun!
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 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 Buland | 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 | 50s, 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.
