Uncle Kracker will perform at the Mentor Rocks summer concert series on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. For over two decades, the multi-platinum artist, born Matthew Shafer, has consistently soundtracked such good times with his boldly breezy blend of country, pop, and rock spiked with a splash of hip-hop.
The world initially met Uncle Kracker during his stint in Kid Rock’s Twisted Brown Trucker Band, lending his songwriting and musical acumen to seven cuts off the RIAA diamond-certified Devil Without A Cause. However, fans fell in love with him on his solo debut Double Wide in 2000. It not only crashed the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 at #7, but it also picked up a double-platinum certification and paved the way for the gold-certified follow-up No Stranger To Shame [2002].
He has impressively notched #1 entries in three different genre lanes, topping Pop, Adult Contemporary, and Country charts. The platinum “Follow Me” clinched #1 in four countries, while the double-platinum “When The Sun Goes Down” [with Kenny Chesney] vaulted to #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart.
He made history with his cover of Dobie Gray’s “Drift Away.” It logged 28 consecutive weeks at #1 on Adult Contemporary Radio, earning “the most weeks atop any Billboard chart.” Meanwhile, “Smile” shined across culture. It reached triple-platinum status and landed dozens of syncs, including a spot for The Office and a tribute montage to Regis Philbin on his final episode of Live With Regis & Kelly. Following 2012’s country album Midnight Special, he served up singles such as “Endlessly,” “Floatin’,” and “No Time To Be Sober.”
Right on cue, Uncle Kracker continues to create new music with a brand-new album Coffee & Beer out now, featuring singles “Beach Chair,” “Reason To Drink,” and “Sweet 16.”
Opening act, Willow Tree, will perform from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Uncle Kracker will take the stage at 7:30 PM.
Mentor Rocks is an all-ages event which promotes a festival-like atmosphere each week. Over 119,000 people from across Northeast Ohio attended in 2024 with an average of over 7,700 per night.
In addition to great music, attendees can enjoy a great selection of food from area vendors as well as an assortment of beers, seltzers, and wines for those 21 and over. Grounds open at 5:00 PM. Food and beverage service begins at 5:00 PM. The venue features lawn seating, so bring your own blankets or chairs. Outside food is permitted although outside alcohol is not. Coolers will be checked. Overflow parking is available at the nearby Mentor Senior Center and Mentor High School. Please observe posted parking restrictions.
Admission and parking to all Mentor Rocks events are free of charge thanks to the generous support of Mentor Rocks sponsors.
The City of Mentor would like to thank our 2025 sponsors, including presenting sponsors, Meijer and Cleveland Clinic, and supporting sponsors, Raising Cane’s, IBEW Local 673, Just Windows, Classic Chevy + The Chevy Network, Waste Management, Michelob Ultra, ProBuilt Homes, Pella Windows, NUTRL, Ken Ganley CDJR Mentor, and Mimi Vanderhaven.
Mentor Main Stage events are also generously supported through grant funding courtesy of Tour Lake County and NOPEC. This city also thanks the Community Arts Commission for their hard work and support.
The Mentor Civic Amphitheater is located at 8600 Munson Road in Mentor, Ohio. Learn more at www.mentorrocks.info.