JCCA prepares for 40th season

Jasper County Concert Association is ready to launch its 40th year of bringing live, professional entertainers to Newton.

In a press release, the association said now is the time to obtain a membership for those who are new to the community or have never belonged to the association. Current members who have not renewed their membership are encouraged to do so now as well. The association has also secured its lineup for the 40th year.

To become a member, contact Nancy at 641-521-7046 or mail a check to JCCA, PO Box 1252, Newton, Iowa 50208 for the type of tickets you want. Memberships can also be purchased at Mattingly Music and Book, 113 W. Second St. N., on the west side of the Newton town square.

Three types of memberships are available: adult memberships for $50, student memberships for $15 and family memberships for $100. Memberships allow the member to attend five concerts in Newton, four concerts in Indianola and six concerts in Marshalltown.

Each year the Jasper County Concert Association’s board of directors selects professional groups or individuals to perform in Newton in the Center for Performance at the Newton High School. Many of the entertainers have performed on Broadway and to audiences around the world.

The association also announced its new season lineup of Newton concerts:

Kicking off the 40th season is the Johnny Cash tribute band Church of Cash, which will be performing 7 p.m. Sept. 26. According to Allied Concert Services, the group brings the legendary performer’s music to life with style and energy. Church of Cash has an unmatched loyalty to the songs Cash left behind.

Yesterday Once More, a tribute to Karen Carpenter, will perform 7 p.m. Dec. 10. Singer-actress Joanne O’Brien celebrates the songs of the late singer who formed one half of the duo The Carpenters. O’Brien illuminates the musical diversity and pop culture of the times by paying homage to iconic classics.

Pop Rock Orchestra will perform 7 p.m. Feb. 22, 2024, and features musician Billy McGuigan on guitar, keys, vocals, percussion, sax — everything! The singer presents a high-energy concoction of rock ‘n’ roll mega hits in a unique, live concert experience harkening back to McGuigan’s ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s inspirations.

Abbacadabra will perform a night of ABBA hits at 2 p.m. April 14, 2024. Take a chance on the Reno-based group, which is the ultimate ABBA tribute and promises to continue the momentum by performing the band’s greatest hits in full ABBA fashion and flair. Mamma mia! That’s quite the guarantee!

Ending the 40th season is Here Comes the Sun at 7 p.m. May 7, 2024. The Beatles tribute show features a group of five musicians taking on the roles of John, Paul, George and Ringo. Here Comes the Sun brings a fresh, vibrant and musically authentic approach to their live rock ‘n’ roll performances.

Tickets will be mailed before the Sept. 26 concert.