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Cool Creek Park was the place to be this past weekend as the renowned modern rock cover band Mike & Joe brought high energy, massive talent, and a crowd-pleasing setlist to the latest installment of the Cool Creek Summer Concert Series. Known as one of the nation’s top-sounding cover bands, Mike & Joe did not disappoint, delivering an unforgettable evening of live music that had the crowd dancing and singing.
Fans of all ages gathered with blankets, lawn chairs, and plenty of enthusiasm on the warm evening. From the opening chords to the final song, Mike & Joe kept the energy high, performing spot-on renditions of modern and classic rock hits spanning the ’70s through today. Their dynamic set featured songs by Blink 182, Foo Fighters, Fleetwood Mac, Maroon 5, U2, The Cure, Keith Urban, and many more – showcasing their signature sound and versatility.
The band kicked off the show with the Goo Goo Dolls’ “Slide,” and played crowd favorites like Third Eye Blind’s “Semi-Charmed Life,” Rusted Root’s “Send Me On My Way.” and Fall Out Boy’s “Sugar, We’re Goin Down.” Even classics like the Eagles’ “Take It Easy” and John Mellencamp’s “Hurts So Good” made it into the mix, proving that Mike & Joe know how to curate a setlist that resonates with every generation.
The 2025 Cool Creek Summer Concert Series continues with Uptown Funk on July 18 and the final show with Echoes of Pompeii on Aug. 1. Get tickets online at myhamiltoncountyparks.com or at the gate the night of the show. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and kids 12 and under are free.
Hamilton County Parks and Recreation is grateful to the generous sponsors who make these concerts possible: Coxhall Guild, Academy Sports + Outdoors, IU Health, Keeler-Webb, Sobczak Construction Services, Compass Realty, BEE Window, Envoy, Etica Group, Fredericks, Ruoff Mortgage, X-Finity, and The National Bank of Indianapolis.
Photos provided by Hamilton County Parks & Recreation