Back by popular demand, dynamic international singer J. Jay Brook will perform in concert Tuesday evening, June 23rd, 2026, 6:00-7:30 p.m., indoors in Oakwood Hall at Woodland Park in Portage, Indiana! This 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!
Originally from Cardiff, Wales, UK, J. Jay Brook began performing at an early age. In the early 90s, he turned professional, touring the world as lead vocalist for Welsh rock band “Killing Time,” then going solo in 1997. In 2001, Brook was invited to perform with Carnival Cruise Lines, leading to his permanent move to the United States in 2002. In 2004, he put together his unique “Vegas-Style Show,” which includes a wide variety of songs from different eras and showcases many music styles. After recording his third album in 2005, Brook was given the opportunity to perform at various senior living communities and care facilities in the Chicagoland area, which proved to be a special and profound experience: “Watching the audience reactions to my performances, the smiles, singing along, reminiscing, was such a great feeling then, as it still is now, 21 years later. To this day, I feel blessed and humbled by these incredible people and nothing gives me more pleasure than to see the joy they get from my entertainment”. A proud USA citizen since 2018, Brook puts on an average of over 380 shows a year for senior audiences throughout Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan. Don’t miss this terrific live music concert and bring family and friends!
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.
