Roosevelt Summer Sundays Concert Series

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

Week Two is in the books and it was fantastic! Big thanks to Dickie for a terrific time at the park, and to Mary Greeley Medical Center for sponsoring tonight's concert. Thanks to sound guy, Cloud Quigley, for making everything sound great, to KHOI Community Radio for broadcasting the concert live, and to Chris and crew from 313 Bar & Lounge for feeding happy people.

Coming up next week, it's Great Caesar's Goat! Led by award-winning songwriter, Chris Patterson, it''ll be a night of gritty Americana and alt-country. We can't wait!

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06/14/2026

It's a spectacularly beautiful night at the park! Dickie is here! 313 Bar and Lounge is here! KHOI Community Radio is here! 7:00 p.m., Roosevelt Park, 9th and Roosevelt, Ames.

06/14/2026

Good Sunday morning! It's going to be a fantastic night when Dickie returns to Roosevelt Summer Sundays! His lush sound, crossing boundaries of pop, folk, and rock, have earned him a loyal following on the local scene, and we're thrilled to bring him back to our stage. Get ready for a beautiful night!

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. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and we'll see you at the park!

Can't make it to the park? KHOI Community Radio will be broadcasting select concerts throughout the season. Catch them online at the link above or at 89.1 FM.

313 Bar and Lounge will be on site with some mighty tasty Detroit style soul food. Bring your appetite! Chris and crew will be happy to serve you.

Before you head to the park:

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

--The Roosevelt Condos, directly west of the park, are on private property. The western boundary is marked by signs. Please respect our neighbors and do not enter the grounds of The Roosevelt.

--Dogs are welcome but must be on leash and under direct owner control at all times. Please remember to pick up after your pup as the need arises.

--Our weather location, The Annex, is located at 130 South Sheldon in Ames. Should a change of venue become necessary, look for an announcement on our page by 5:30 p.m. We'll post a sign at the park as conditions allow.

Remember, our page is your official source for news and updates about Roosevelt Summer Sundays.

06/08/2026

We usually save the mushy posts for the end of the season, but this can't wait.

We've had an absolute flood of uplifting, heartwarming comments, both at the concert and online, about last night with the Weary Ramblers, about our venue, the vibe, and the weather (that was all me, by the way).

Those comments are everything.

Thank you, Ames and beyond! Here's to a great summer!

06/08/2026

WOW! What a night! Thank you, Weary Ramblers, for an incredible opening night. Roosevelt Summer Sundays loves youi! And what a fantastic crowd--there's nothing like that Summer Sundays vibe!

Up next week, it's indie rocker, Dickie! He's a little cheeky, a little sentimental, a little boisterous, and what a voice. We can't wait to welcome him back to the stage!

06/07/2026

Weary Ramblers are here! 7:00 p.m., Roosevelt Park, 9th and Roosevelt in Ames.

KHOI Community Radio is here if you can't make it. 88.1 FM.

06/07/2026

We are a GO at the park tonight! Weary Ramblers hit the stage at 7:00!

06/07/2026

Today's the day! We open our 23rd season with the award-winning Weary Ramblers! Winners of the 2025 Iowa Blues Challenge, Winners of the 2026 International Blues Challenge, and recipients of countless other awards and accolades, it's going to be a spectacular night of music and storytelling with this wildly popular duo. Don't miss this one!

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. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket, bring your friends, and we'll see you at the park!

We'll be monitoring the weather forecast and if a change of venue is called for, look for an announcement here on Facebook by 5:30; we'll post a sign at the southeast corner of the park as weather allows. Our weather location is The Annex, at 130 South Sheldon, in Ames. There's plenty of parking and the building is handicap accessible; unfortunately, the restrooms are not. You're encouraged to bring your own chairs. Dogs are not allowed in The Annex unless they are service animals. Please be prepared for warm temperatures in The Annex. SRO conditions are possible.

KHOI Community Radio will be broadcasting select concerts live throughout our season. You can find them online or at 89.1 FM. Thank you, KHOI, for partnering with us again this year!

313 Bar and Lounge will be serving up Detroit-style soul food and Diego's Paletas will be bringing cool sweet treats. Both vendors will be at the park for most of the concert season. Good music, good eats!

Before you head out to the park:

--Roosevelt Park is alcohol and tobacco/vaping free. No other age-restricted products are allowed at the concerts.

--Dogs are welcome but must be on leash and under owner control at all times. Don't forget to pick up after your pup as the need arises.

--The Roosevelt Condos west of the park are on private property; the western boundary is marked by signs. Please do not enter the grounds of The Roosevelt.

--Our weather location, The Annex, is located at 130 South Sheldon in Ames. Should a change of venue be necessary, an announcement will be posted to our page by 5:30 p.m. on concert day.

Remember, our page is your official source of news and updates from Roosevelt Summer Sundays. You do not need to have a Facebook account to access our page.