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Rockin Robbins summer concerts return July 13 Rockin Robbins summer concerts return July 13

Rockin’ Robbins, a free outdoor concert series presented by the Willmar Rotary Club, will have the same band lineup for the 2021 outdoor concert series that was planned in 2020 prior to the pandemic lockdown.

The concerts will take place in the newly renovated Robbins Island Regional Park in Willmar from 5 to 9 p.m on Tuesdays.

The event includes free kids activities, food trucks and vendors, a beer and wine tent, local craft market, and a free shuttle from three convenient park and ride locations.

The opening act starts at 5 p.m. and the headliner starts at 6:30 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair.

July 13 — Chase & Ovation, a Prince tribute show based out of Minneapolis. The only one of its kind, Chase & Ovation has been performing the music of Prince live in concert for the past 11 years. This high-energy production brings you the very best of Prince throughout his expansive career in an arena-caliber concert experience. July 20 — Mason Dixon Line was formed in 2018 by brothers Justin & Jason Ploof, along with seasoned musicians Micah Barrett and Tony Mazzone. The band focuses on country rock hits of the 1960s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s by country music Hallof-Famers and icons. The group has been the supporting act for some of country music’s biggest names, including Tanya Tucker, Sawyer Brown, Craig Morgan and more. July 27 — Wild Angels: “The Women of Rock, Pop & Country” features three of Minnesota’s most beloved singers —Pamela McNeill (lead vocalist of the Fabulous Armadillos), Mary Jane Alm (Minnesota Music Hall of Fame recipient), and Aimée Lee. Featuring a seven-piece band, The Handsome Devils, these talented musicians perform hits by some of the greatest “female divas” the music world has ever known, including Adele, Madonna, Janis Joplin, Heart and more. Aug. 3 — The Fabulous Armadillos have been wowing Rockin’ Robbins crowds since the very first event in 2016. Featuring an eight-piece band and music that crosses all genres and age groups, they’ll round out the 2021 lineup with their high-energy show. The Rockin’ Robbins website is www.rockinrobbins.com/