2025 Band Lineup
Special thanks to all our band sponsors for helping to make Rockin’ Robbins happen each summer!
Tuesday, July 15
OPENING ACT
5 PM – Highway 23 Acoustic Jam sponsored by Westberg Eischens
Highway 23 Acoustic Jam is a high energy, four-piece acoustic band, plugged in and playing classic 70’s, 80’s and 90’s rock. Throw in a touch of the blues and a splash of country, amazing guitar riffs and some sweet harmonies. Guaranteed to make you smile, Highway 23 promises you will be tapping your toes and singing along. And they might even hand you the tambourine!
HEADLINER
6:30 PM – Boogie Wonderland presented by Kandiyohi County Healthy Communities
Boogie Wonderland is a 6-10 piece band that plays all your favorite dance hits from rock, country, disco and pop. They’ve performed for enthusiastic audiences all over the United States, including Fortune 500 companies, the NFL, and headliner acts like 38 Special, Joan Jett, Cheap Trick, and the Little River Band. Their extensive repertoire ranges from the 70s all the way through today’s most popular hits, combining excellent musicianship, vocal talent, and colorful showmanship.
Tuesday, July 22 – DUO HEADLINER NIGHT!
HEADLINER #1
5 PM – Janelle Kendall’s Perfect Storm sponsored by Christianson CPAs and Consultants
Janelle Kendall’s Perfect Storm rolls out iconic rock anthems from the Sisterhood of Rock and Roll. This female-led powerhouse covers songs from Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Heart, Blondie, Melissa Etheridge, Bonnie Tyler, Glorya Gaynor, Laura Branigan, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner and more. In 2025 they’ve also added iconic tracks from Styx, Journey, Boston, The Eagles, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, and Led Zepplin! Number 1 hits come in waves from this charismatic, high energy band for a crowd engaging show you’ll sing along with from start to finish!
HEADLINER #2
6:30 PM – Good for Gary presented by MinnWest Technology Campus / NovaTech
Back by popular demand, Good for Gary is a Twin Cities cover band that specializes in playing current and past dance hits. With a 7-piece line-up, Good for Gary’s song list moves from brand new Top 40 hits to throwback classics. Their devotion to getting people moving and staying current with today’s top hits makes Good for Gary one of the most exciting and sought-after cover bands in the Twin Cities.
Tuesday, July 29 – MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT!
OPENING ACT
5 PM – Old Man Cover Band sponsored by Kandiyohi Power Cooperative
Old Man Cover Band is a group of central Minnesota dads who love to get together and jam… when they have time. Between parenting, full-time jobs, and everyday life, they carve out time to bring live music to local stages. Their setlist is a crowd-pleasing mix of hits from the ’60s through the 2000s—a little something for everyone. These guys like to have fun, make great music, and keep the spirit of rock and roll alive.
HEADLINER
6:30 PM – Parrothead Paradise presented by Willmar Area Community Foundation
This top-notch Jimmy Buffett tribute band is a true crowd-pleaser, consisting of 11 talented and energetic musicians. The band’s frontman embodies the presence of Jimmy Buffett himself, and his smooth vocals and charismatic stage presence instantly transport audiences to a tropical paradise. Parrothead Paradise plays all of Jimmy Buffett’s classic hits, including “Margaritaville,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” and “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes,” as well as deep cuts from Jimmy’s extensive catalog. Get ready to be transported to a sun-soaked tropical paradise filled with good vibes, great music, and plenty of margaritas.
Tuesday, August 5
5 PM – West Addison Blues sponsored by Johnson Moody Schmidt Kleinhuizen & Zumwalt
This Blues Brothers tribute band features two brothers—Jake and Elliot—on the journey of a lifetime. One wielding a dangerous blues harp and the other belting out soul lyrics with reckless abandon. Their mission, to gather West Central Minnesota’s finest musicians together and spread their love for for Rhythm & Blues Music throughout the upper Midwest. Their accomplices can be seen brandishing Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone and Slide Trombone and drummer carries Instruments of Mass Percussion. Yeah, you’re going to want to see ’em.
6:30 PM – The Fabulous Armadillos presented by Mills Automotive Group
Featuring lead vocalists Chris Hawkey from KFAN’s Power Trip Morning Show and Heidi Owens from Hitchville, this incredible 8-member band is led by a group of crazy-talented musicians: Paul “Stretch” Diethelm on lead guitar, Greg Armstrong on keyboards, Mike Zeleny on bass, Jay O’Donnell on drums, and of course, the Affordable Horns—Pat Thorn and Mike Kreitzer! From Country to Motown, Heavy Metal to Soft Rock the Armadillos always close out Rockin’ Robbins to record crowds!
Rockin’ Robbins is presented by the Willmar Rotary Club
