Music on the Lake: Veterans of the Ozarks concerts begin May 3

Veterans of the Ozarks is excited to announce that the Music on the Lake Concert Series is back for the 2025 season. The first show will be Saturday, May 3, featuring the Eddie Valen Band, with a great summer of bands lined up. Locals as well as visitors to the lake area are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and a beverage and enjoy these evenings of fun and fellowship at the Kimberling City Shopping Center, 11863 St. Hwy. 13. 

Shows are from 7 to 9 p.m. every other Saturday through September 20, with a special show also scheduled for July 2 during Kimberling City’s Fireburst celebration. Also watch the VOTO Facebook page for announcements of special shows at Port of Kimberling during Spring Fest, Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. 

• Saturday, May 3 – Eddie Valen (Rock & Roll) 

• Saturday, May 17 – Resurrection (Rock & Roll) 

• Saturday, May 31 – Dale Johnston Country Review (Country & Western) 

• Saturday, June 14 – Table Rockers (Rock & Roll) 

• Saturday, June 28 – Tom Lovato & Friends (Classic Rock) 

• Wednesday, July 2 (Fireburst) – Highway 13 (Rock & Roll) 

• Saturday, July 12 – Third Degree (Classic Rock) 

• Saturday, July 26 – Cover Charged (Rock & Roll) 

• Saturday, August 9 – The Business (Rock & Roll) 

• Saturday, August 23 – Wynn Brothers (Country) 

• Saturday, September 6 – Kirk Brown Blues Band (Blues) 

• Saturday, September 20 – Shawn Campbell & The Band Rescue (Southern Rock) 

As always, these concerts are free to the public, sponsored by “you, your neighbors and your favorite local area businesses,” so be sure to thank those local businesses with your support when choosing a restaurant or service provider! Additional sponsorships are welcomed at any time; contact votoorg1@veteransoftheozarks.org for information.

While marking your calendar, why not plan to attend the free QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training on Monday, April 28, at Veterans of the Ozarks meeting, held at the Elks Lodge, 37 Beach Blvd. in Kimberling City. It’s a small investment of time to become certified as a gatekeeper, and be a warrior in the fight against suicide in Stone and Taney County. This valuable free training will start at 6:30 p.m. and lasts about an hour; registration at the above email address is recommended but not required.