Upcoming Events

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Friday July 10 and Saturday July 11

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

Join us for Saturday Night Under the Moonlight. 

A fast-paced, hilarious, and unpredictable night of original characters, bold humor, and live comedy that keeps you laughing from start to finish. Local talent. Big laughs. Unforgettable night under the lights.

Friday July 17 and Saturday July 18

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

Join us for Saturday Night Under the Moonlight. 

A fast-paced, hilarious, and unpredictable night of original characters, bold humor, and live comedy that keeps you laughing from start to finish. Local talent. Big laughs. Unforgettable night under the lights.

Friday July 24 and Saturday July 25

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

Join us for Saturday Night Under the Moonlight. 

A fast-paced, hilarious, and unpredictable night of original characters, bold humor, and live comedy that keeps you laughing from start to finish. Local talent. Big laughs. Unforgettable night under the lights.

September 12, 2026

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

 Kicking off our fall series is the band everyone has been asking for! Wild Rose Moon Radio Hour’s very own house band featuring an incredibly cast of talented players, including John Bahler, of the Stampede String Band and Bahler’s Golden Age Band, Nathan Waddill, of Roger Drawdy & the Firestarters (bass and lead guitar), the traditional Irish band Kennedy's Kitchen, the Irish Americana band Soltre, and the blues band Treated-n Released, and Sean Hoffman and Ellen Coplin of Bobcat Opossum, The Debutants, and Soltre.  

September 26, 2026

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

at Leighton Auditorium in South Bend

  The Matchsellers are an acclaimed Kansas City-based Americana and bluegrass duo known for blending traditional roots music with inventive storytelling, humor, and theatrical stagecraft. Led by Andrew Morris and Julie Bates, the band has released 10 albums, earned critical praise for innovative projects such as Bluegrastronauts and Psychobiography, and has become one of the Midwest’s most distinctive acoustic acts–appearing regularly on NPR’s Mountain Stage. In 2026, Andrew Morris performed on the legendary Grand Ole Opry stage, further cementing the band’s growing reputation in the bluegrass community.   

October 10, 2026

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

  Celebrating the release of their latest album, South Bend-based musicians Mark Anella and Sophie Wilson make up this duo that delivers a fresh, dynamic blend of Americana, folk, and roots-inspired music. With heartfelt songwriting and exceptional musicianship, their engaging performances featuring quirky songwriting and beautiful harmonies create a warm, authentic connection with audiences while celebrating the spirit of live music and community.   

November 14, 2026

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

 Harvey “Ole Harv” Stauffer is a legendary blues broadcaster, musician, and educator who has hosted The Blues Revue on WVPE since 1983, making it one of the longest-running public radio blues programs in the United States. A recipient of the prestigious Keeping the Blues Alive Award from the The Blues Foundation in 2012, he was also inducted into both the Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations Hall of Fame and the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame in 2024. Through more than four decades of broadcasting, performing, and blues education, Ole Harv has become one of the Midwest’s most respected ambassadors of blues music.  

Southside Denny (Denny Snyder) is an award-winning blues guitarist, singer-songwriter, and composer whose career spans more than four decades. A recipient of the Ole Harv Award for Lifetime Promotion of Blues Music, he represented Indiana at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, earned third place at the Montréal Grand Prix de la Guitare, and has performed with or opened for legends including Ray Charles, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Luther Allison, and Taj Mahal. With 11 albums to his credit, Southside Denny continues to captivate audiences with his masterful guitar work and deep roots in the Chicago and Michiana blues tradition 

December 5, 2026

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

 Well-Suited Theatre – Improv Theatre at the Moon

 The Valparaiso-based improv team brings a wide range of live stage and theatrical experience to each of their exciting performances. At every show, viewers are in for a night of fun games and improvised scenes that are completely made up on the spot from audience suggestions. Patrons end each evening with a smile, having laughed all night at the unexpected comedy arising from each situation, while clamoring for the next scheduled show. The Well-Suited team consists of Matt McCann, "King" David Lane, Ben Bloom, Susan Swarner, Francis Beltri, Jill Richie, and Tim Knauff. 

December 12, 2026

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

  With a recording career spanning 24 albums, this acclaimed singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist blends folk, jazz, blues, and spoken word into a style uniquely her own. A frequent guest on NPR's A Prairie Home Companion, she spent more than five decades captivating audiences with her powerful voice, storytelling, and engaging stage presence. Originally from Michigan and now based in Connecticut, Schmidt continues to tour nationally, sharing original songs.