Roosevelt Summer Sundays Concert Series

09/03/2026

We asked and you came through! Thanks to your generosity, we raised a total of $1624.84 to benefit Food At First and Mid-Iowa Community Action - MICA. We're thrilled to have delivered checks to both organizations. Thank you so very much!

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

What a way to end the party! Huge thanks to Southbound-A Tribute To The Allman Brothers Band for closing out our 23rd season with a bang!

It's been an incredible season of showcasing the breadth and depth of Iowa music, and from the first note to the last, it's been an absolute blast. To the dozens of artists who've lit up our stage, we thank you. We love what you do, and we're so very lucky to bring you to Summer Sundays!

To our amazing audience, we're humbled by your dedication to our series. Week after week you're there, supporting live music, and allowing RSS to continue to grow and bring stellar music to Ames. Thank you!

KHOI Community Radio has been an invaluable partner, bringing live broadcasts of our concerts to Ames and far beyond. We dig what you do!

Diego's Paletas has become a part of the RSS family over the years, and to say we look forward to welcoming him back each year is an understatement. We've been fortunate to have 313 Food Factory serving up some good eats throughout the season, and extend our condolences to Chris and his family in their recent loss.

Many thanks to Ames Parks and Rec for some additional amenities at the park, and for maintaining our beautiful Roosevelt Park. We think it's a gem in the Ames parks system. Thanks to the Ames City Council and Ames Police Department for advice and guidance.

Shout out to our sound techs, Cloud Quigley, Jeramy McMillen, and Mark Hargrove.

Special thanks to Prints Copy Center for all of our printed materials, to Edward Bignar of Prints for our snazzy poster design, and to Mary Greeley Medical Center and the Ames Commission on the Arts for their generous sponsorships.

Roosevelt Summer Sundays is a beloved summertime event in Ames, and is made possible by a dedicated, all-volunteer committee who believe music builds community. Your committee members are: Susan Benner, Penny Hart, John Hascall, Marty Helland, Tom Lindsley, Jim Popken, and Brian Tiffany. Stacey Ross and Jeff Hart are our program co-chairs.

I'm Kymm Stokke and it's my delight to manage our page, take a few photos, fangirl, book some bands, and heckle the emcee.

Thank you all for making this a truly spectacular season.

08/30/2026

Set up for Southbound-A Tribute To The Allman Brothers Band is going strong, KHOI Community Radio is ready to broadcast live on 89.1FM, Diego will be here with cold treats, and Mother Nature is cooperating! It's going to be an epic night! 7:00 p.m., 9th and Roosevelt, in Ames.

It's our 5th Annual Night of Giving, with all donations going to MICA and Food at First, two mighty organizations that work to alleviate food insecurity in our community. If your resources allow, we invite you to give.

08/30/2026

Our 2026 season finale is going to blow the lid off! Join us as our good friend, James Biehn, and his band return to Roosevelt Summer Sundays. It's Southbound-A Tribute To The Allman Brothers Band! If you know, you know, and if you don't--well, you're about to find out. This band will rock your soul with all the great hits from the Allman Brothers Band. Two guitarists. Two drummers. A wildly talented keyboardist. Bass that you'll feel from the soles of your feet. Vocals that'll send shivers up your spine. Don't miss this! 7:00 p.m., Roosevelt Park, 9th and Roosevelt, in Ames. Our concerts are free and everyone is welcome.

Our 5th Annual Night of Giving will be tonight. All monetary donations collected will go to MICA (Mid-Iowa Community Action) and Food at First, two organizations that work tirelessly to address food insecurity in our community. Donations are free-will. If your resources allow, we invite you to give.

KHOI Community Radio will be broadcasting live on 89.1 FM. Thank you, KHOI, for another wonderful year of partnership!

Our favorite purveyor of cold treats, Diego's Paletas, will also be on site. Stop by Diego's corner on the northeast side!

Alcohol and tobacco/vaping are prohibited in Roosevelt Park. No other age-restricted products are allowed at the concerts.

08/25/2026

We mourn the passing of a beautiful bright shining light.

Rest in peace, Dolly.

08/24/2026

Many thanks to the June Bugs DSM for a wonderful night at the park! It was a terrific debut in Ames. Thanks to an awesome crowd for coming out on a lovely summer evening to enjoy the music. We have the best audience around!

Thanks, too, to KHOI Community Radio for the live broadcast, and to Diego's Paletas for some mighty tasty treats.

Next week brings this beautiful season to a close with a huge crowd favorite--it's Southbound-A Tribute To The Allman Brothers Band! We can't wait to bring our dear friend, James Biehn, and this fantastic band back to Summer Sundays. It's going to be epic!

Next week is also our annual Night of Giving. All monetary donations collected at our final show will go to MICA (Mid-Iowa Community Action) and Food at First, two organizations that work tirelessly to alleviate food insecurity in Ames. As always, donations are free-will. If you resources allow, we invite you to give.

Thank you all for your support of Roosevelt Summer Sundays for 23 seasons and counting.

08/23/2026

It's a gorgeous night at the park, the June Bugs are getting set up, and folks are gathering for a great concert! 7:00 p.m., 9th and Roosevelt, in Ames.

KHOI Community Radio will be broadcasting live on 89.1 FM if you can't be here, but you should be.

Diego's Paletas will be bringing tasty cold treats, so stop by this enterprising young man's spot on the northeast side of the park!

08/23/2026

Tonight, it's all about the ladies with the June Bugs, making their Ames debut! This fab female band celebrates the women who have left their mark on music, showcasing songs written by, or performed by, women. You can bet you'll hear some of your favorites! 7:00 p.m., Roosevelt Park, 9th and Roosevelt, in Ames. Our concerts are free and everyone is welcome; donations to keep the music playing are gratefully accepted. Grab your lawn chairs, grab your friends, and we'll see you at the park!

KHOI Community Radio will be broadcasting live on 89.1 FM if you can't make it to the park. We've had another outstanding year of partnering with KHOI, and we thank them for their commitment to the arts in Ames!

Diego's Paletas will be on site with delicious cold treats. Rumor has it the Bomb Pops are the bomb, so stop by and pick one up from Diego.

Alcohol and tobacco/vaping are prohibited in Roosevelt Park. No other age-restricted products are allowed at the concerts.