Celebrating Roy Orbison, Linda Ronstadt, and their Famous Friends
Schedule
Sat May 30 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Concerts On The Creek | Rockford, IL
Over a decade ago, the Trinadora Rocks performed their inaugural tribute concert featuring Roy Orbison's music (sung by Ron Holm) and celebrating the legacy of other performers who changed the musical soundscape forever. A standing-room-only audience attended the event, and Concerts On The Creek adopted the program as an annual end-of-May tradition. In addition to Roy's legacy, the 2026 May 30th installment features Linda Ronstadt (sung by Janel Nelson) favorites. The careers of both Roy and Linda intertwined with those of many other stars ranging from Tom Petty to Patsy Cline, and the concert will feature hits by "famous friends". Expect 'must do' hits from last year as well as songs not played in previous years. Cameo songs by stars whose lives intertwined with Roy or Linda too. Janel, Ron, John Bishoff, and Doyle Miller are the Trinadora Rocks band. Doors open at 6pm. Packaged snacks and bottled soft drinks will be available before the concert and during the intermission. There is no admission charge, but goodwill donations from the audience pay the musicians and help to defray the church's event hosting costs (total $10 donation encouraged). Attendance is limited to 150. Those who wish guaranteed open** seating regardless of what time they arrive may make a non-refundable 'earnest money' advanced donation in the form of a $5 ticket at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/roy-orbison-and-linda-ronstadt-celebration-5-30--26. Those who are unable to buy online may email [email protected] or phone 815.979.1949 for special arrangements. We offer free off-street parking for 95 vehicles and our all-on-one-floor listening area is easily accessible; the acoustics are excellent. Deepest thanks to our sponsors:* Downtown Discount Drugs downtowndiscountdrug.com
* City Center Market citycentermarketrkfd.com
* O’Briens & Dobbins Pharmacy obrienspharmacy.net
for their generous support of great live music in our community.
** Open seating - your early donation ensures a seat but does not ensure any specific seating location.
Where is it happening?
Concerts On The Creek, 4500 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61114-6315, United States
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