NOTO Events and Programs
Summer Concert Series
About the Summer Concert Series
The NOTO Summer Concert Series is a celebration of music that strives to offer culturally rich experiences for the community through a diversity of genres and performers. In addition to regionally acclaimed bands, concerts feature a local emerging artist as the opening act. With the intentional focus on diverse music, the vibe of NOTO, and the intimacy of Redbud Park Kaw Valley Bank Stage, these FREE concerts are like none other in the community.
2026 Concert Series
SELEKTO
May 15
Pretend Friend
June 19
Unfit Wives
July 17
Big Fat Cow
August 21
Velvet Blues Revue
September 18
SELEKTO
May 15, 2026
Selekto delivers an electrifying fusion of Latin rhythms and high-energy performance that keeps audiences moving from start to finish. Formed in 2020, the band has quickly built a strong regional following with a dynamic mix of bachata, salsa, cumbia, reggaetón, and rock en Español. Fronted by a powerhouse vocalist recognized from American Idol, the group creates a vibrant, dance-driven experience that celebrates the richness and diversity of Latin music. Known for their versatility and infectious energy, Selekto Show brings a lively, unforgettable atmosphere to every performance.
Pretend Friend
June 19, 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable night as Pretend Friend takes the stage! This Wichita-based, nationally touring progressive Americana and bluegrass trio delivers driving rhythms, soulful melodies, tight harmonies, and electrifying improvisation that keeps audiences hooked from start to finish. Blending traditional roots with modern energy, their dynamic sound creates a powerful and engaging live experience.
Unfit Wives
July 17, 2026
Unfit Wives are a high-energy, all-female bluegrass string band known for their feisty harmonies, sharp songwriting, and unapologetic spirit. Since forming in 2019, they’ve grown into a dynamic five-piece group that blends traditional roots influences with bold, modern storytelling. Their original songs celebrate individuality and challenge expectations, while their lively performances, filled with hot licks, humor, and powerful vocals, have captivated audiences everywhere from intimate venues to major regional stages.
Big Fat Cow
August 21, 2026
Big Fat Cow is a Kansas City–based post-country band serving up a gritty blend of folk, rock, alt-Americana, and cowpunk since 2022. What began as a solo folk project evolved into a full band sound, transforming heartfelt songs into energetic, fuzz-driven performances that get audiences dancing, feeling, and fully immersed. With the release of their debut EP Behold the Soil! in 2024, the group has been gaining momentum across the region, bringing their raw, genre-bending sound to stages throughout 2025.
Velvet Blues Revue
September 18, 2026
Velvet Blues Revue is a Topeka-based juke joint blues band known for delivering high-energy, crowd-engaging performances that blend blues and soul with a lively, authentic edge. A familiar presence across the local music scene, they’ve played at venues and events throughout the area, drawing in audiences with their dynamic stage presence and rich, roots-driven sound.