Veterans of the Ozarks is pleased to announce a great lineup of bands for the 2024 season of Music on the Lake. This concert series is FREE to attend and is hosted by VOTO annually, two Saturday evenings monthly from May through September, at the Kimberling City Shopping Center, 11863 Rt. 13 in Kimberling City. Showtimes are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The concert schedule features popular local and area bands in a variety of styles:
Saturday, May 4 – Eddie Valen (rock & roll)
Saturday, May 18 – CRC (classic rock)
Saturday, June 1 – Table Rockers (rock & roll)
Saturday, June 15 – Resurrection (classic rock)
Saturday, June 29 – Kirk Brown (blues)
Saturday, July 13 – Dale Johnston Country Review (country)
Saturday, July 27 – Los Roscoes (blues)
Saturday, August 10 – Carie’s Revenge (classic rock)
Saturday, August 24 – Barry Wynn Country (country)
Saturday, September 7 – Cover Charged (classic rock)
Saturday, September 21 – The Band Rescue (rock & roll)
Additionally, a special Firefest performance on Tuesday, July 2, will feature Highway 13 (rock & roll).
Music on the Lake concerts are sponsored by neighbors and friends and many favorite local businesses, and help support Veterans of the Ozarks as they serve other veterans. More business sponsorships are still needed, starting at $150 for the business logo to be displayed on two large outdoor digital TV screens at the concerts. Additional sponsorship levels include increasing amounts of ad time at each level; call 417-230-1283 for more information.
Veterans of the Ozarks provides valuable fellowship for area veterans, along with financial help to veterans in need. Originally formed to serve Vietnam veterans, membership was expanded to include other veterans as the members realized younger veterans, even those who were not career military, become accustomed to the sense of brotherhood experienced in military service and need to get plugged in for support and fellowship. VOTO also partners with other area organizations that provide additional services, including a focus on suicide prevention with QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training and Mental Health First Responder training.
Another important function of Veterans of the Ozarks is providing Honor Guard and Color Guard for funerals of veterans across the Ozarks. VOTO served 106 funerals last year, as well as special events throughout the community.
In addition to Music on the Lake, you can support Veterans of the Ozarks by purchasing raffle tickets for some fun items throughout the summer and fall. From now through June 14, get your tickets for a drawing for a $300 gift certificate to Buffalo River Outfitters. The certificate can be used for float services, merchandise, or however the winner wishes.
From June 14 through September 16, tickets will be sold for a remote-controlled cooler, the handiest and most entertaining way around for keeping drinks and picnic supplies cold! The season will finish up with raffle ticket sales through December 14 for a half hog, plus a freezer to store it in.
Also, golfers should plan now for the annual Veterans of the Ozarks golf tournament, scheduled for September 21. Learn more about Veterans of the Ozarks, and how to get involved, by following the Facebook page or calling David “Mac” McAllister, 417-230-1283. And on May 4, grab your lawn chairs and enjoy some community fellowship along with some great Music on the Lake!