Have a blast at a terrific music concert this summer—for FREE! Don’t miss Jerry Armstrong’s “Blast to the Past” band, performing Tuesday evening, July 21st, 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 ADMISSION and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC concerts, continuing Rain or Shine every Tuesday through July and August! Great entertainment! Food concession! Cash bar! Seating provided! Free parking!
Experience the ultimate musical journey with Jerry Armstrong's “Blast to the Past” band! For over 20 years, this vibrant, high-energy band has been delighting audiences across the USA, --including Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana! Led by highly-talented lead singer and guitarist, Jerry Armstrong, (who also puts on shows as a popular tribute artist, known for his singing impressions of Elvis, Tom Jones, Sinatra, Neil Diamond, and others), Blast to the Past band covers a variety of classic hits from the 50s to the 70S, including Rock and Roll, Motown, Country, Disco, and more. Armstrong sings the praises of these timeless tunes: “We LOVE performing the best music ever!” Blast to the Past band also includes: Ray Hale, drummer; Mark Wydra, guitar and vocals; Lori Wydra, vocals; and John Falstrom, bass.
PORTAGE 2026 SUMMER MUSIC SERIES “UPCOMING” CONCERTS
WOODLAND PARK (indoors in Oakwood Hall), 2100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, Indiana
TUESDAYS! 6:00-7:30 PM
| 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 the following: 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.
