PADDLE & GROOVE
A Concert Series on the Maumee River
Get ready to float, groove, and celebrate summer on the Maumee!
Paddle & Groove is back and bigger than ever for its second season. Presented by the KeyBank National Association Trustee for the Walter E. Terhune Memorial Fund, this one-of-a-kind floating concert series brings live music directly to the river. We’ll load a band onto a pontoon boat, you’ll load into a kayak, and we’ll take off down the Maumee, playing as we go.
Experience the perfect summer evening surrounded by water, nature, community, and song. Whether you’re dancing in your kayak or simply drifting with the current, this is an event you won’t forget.
Come for the music. Stay for the mission. Paddle for the future.
$15 BYOB | $45 Kayak Rental | $90 Tandem Kayak Rental
Children under 18 must ride tandem with an adult.
WHY PADDLE & GROOVE?
Paddle & Groove isn’t just a concert—it’s a celebration of the Mighty Maumee and the conservation work that keeps it flowing clean and strong. Every paddle stroke and musical note echoes the efforts of the Conservancy’s mission.
When you join us on the water, you’re not only enjoying music—you’re floating through the heart of our work, where restored prairies, wetlands, and streams upstream support better water and healthier communities downstream.
MEET THE ARTISTS
Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters
Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters are a three piece Progressive Roots Rock band from Southern Indiana. Known as one of the most prolific and hard touring bands in the Midwest, they’ve released prior albums; “Midwest Heart/ Southern Blues”, “All Damn Day”, and “Heavy Denim”. The new album, “Fast Fashion”(sonaBlast! Records), is a 4 song ep, full of characters who were developed while staring over the dash of a beat up van. For fans of The Band, Dire Straits, and the Old 97’s. Tickets Out Now.
Song: "It's Gonna Break Your Heart"
Whitney Mongé
Whitney Mongé is a singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music transcends conventional boundaries. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, her sound is a seamless blend of smoky, soulful vocals, poignant lyrics, and a raw authenticity that stems from years spent performing on the streets. Mongé’s artistry thrives in the intersection of blues, rock, and indie folk, shaping her signature style: Americana Soul. Whether performing on a busy street corner or under the spotlight on a stage, she captivates her audience with a mesmerizing voice and genuine storytelling. Tickets Out Now.
Back Porch Sessions: Whitney Mongé
Joe’s Truck Stop
From a ridge in the Ohio River Valley, on a front porch where Kentucky’s visible through the winter’s bare trees, Joe’s Truck Stop conspires over a smoking blend of Bluegrass, Honky Tonk, Western Swing, and whatever else finds itself inhaled and manifested by way of a wood box and steel wire…Years of digesting so much of the Country Blues lexicon and traveling the country learning the numerous styles of fiddlers, writers, and travelers alike has led to the original music that comes by way of Joe’s Truck Stop. Tickets Out Now.
Song: "Wishin' on a Star" Ft. The Resonant Rogues
Soultru
Soultru is a soul crooner based out of the Midwest calling the Quad Cities home for 30 years. Pulling in his early influence from gospel music and The Temptations, listening to artist such as Fred Hammond and Smokie Norful along the way of a sheltered childhood crippled his love for sounds.
Drawing inspiration from gospel roots and artists like John Legend and Allen Stone, Soultru crafts music that resonates with authenticity and emotional depth. Tickets Out Now.
Song: "Dead Breeze" (Live at DZ Records)
Questions?
Please contact Laura Rodriguez at lrodriguez@blackswamp.org or by calling (419) 833-1025.
