JCCA announces lineup for 42nd concert season

Old school hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Celtic dancers. Tributes galore. The Jasper County Concert Association’s 42nd season has concerts for everyone to enjoy. The organization has announced its new lineup for this year’s concerts starting in October and ending in May of 2026.

Gilly & The Girl will be performing the first show with radio hits from the ‘60s to the ‘80s on Oct. 7, 2025. The pop duo offer an enchanting musical experience full of seamless harmonies and soulful performances. Their repertoire spans genres and eras and blends timeless classics with contemporary hits.

Katie McMahon’s Celtic Celebration on Nov. 19, 2025 brings vocals, harps, fiddles and something called a bodhrán. McMahon is probably best known for her soprano solo in the original Riverdance single, which topped charts in Ireland. Her classic training bodes well for this folky and soulful show.

The She Gees will be performing their tribute to the Bee Gees on March 23, 2026. The female-led tribute brings all those high notes that made Barry, Robin and Maurice so mesmerizing in the ’60s and ’70s. The She Gees bring with them impeccable harmonies and soulful vocals, making the show authentic and fresh.

Tom Glynn will be performing his American Tune show on April 19, 2026. The singer-songwriter takes audiences on a trip back in time to experience the hits of greats like Paul Simon and James Taylor and the taken-too-soon Jim Croce. Glynn wants audiences to relieve the intimate storytelling these artists produced.

The Suits ends the season on May 15, 2026. The band is made up of four male vocalists performing genres of hit music through the ages. Pop and rock? Yup. Motown? You betcha. Doo wop? Of course! The Suits fuses smooth choreography, tight harmonies and exciting showmanship into a top notch show.

All of the performances will be held at 7 p.m. at the Center for Performance at Newton High School, 800 E. Fourth St. S., in Newton. Memberships to the association are sold for the season of concerts, but tickets can also be purchased at the door the day of the show.

Two types of memberships are available: adults for $60 and families for $130. The membership allows the member to attend five concerts in Newton, five concerts in Indianola and seven concerts in Marshalltown. Indianola and Marshalltown concerts will be printed on a ticket mailed before the first concert.

For anyone interested in going, contact the association at 641-521-8735 or mail a check to JCCA, P.O. Box 1252, Newton, Iowa, 50208. List the type of membership you want. Memberships may also be purchased at Mattingly Music and Book on the west side of the square.

Tickets are mailed before the first concert.

Attending Marshalltown concerts requires a one-time payment of $10 per single membership or $20 per family membership.