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Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets get the crowd rockin’ and rollin’ at Jamboree

Free concerts held in downtown Mt. Morris

People move to the music of Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets during the Mt. Morris Jamboree concert on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.

Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets got the crowd movin’ to rock ‘n’ roll hits from the 1950s and 1960s at the Mt. Morris Jamboree concert Friday, Aug. 15.

The free, two-hour concerts are held at the Warren Reckmeyer Bandshell in downtown Mt. Morris.

Remaining Jamboree schedule

Aug. 22: Heartache Tonight – Eagles tribute

Aug. 23: Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones – 1950s, 1960s rock ’n’ roll

Aug. 29: Fortunate Sons – Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute

All concerts are from 7 to 9 p.m. at the bandshell.

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