16 Years of Rockers for Knockers - A Funny Name for a Serious Cause
Rockers for Knockers — a funny name for a serious cause.
For the last 16 years, local musician Mike Milligan and a long list of supporters have taken their collective love for music to host an annual event providing funding for life-saving Breast Cancer screenings for women in our community. At 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, you and your family can join the fun at the Phi Delta Kappa Concert House at 2401 Saratoga Ave., Kokomo.
“It started out as an idea after seeing an event called Docs that Rock. They had doctors on stage pretending to play music to raise funds for medical treatment for those in need,” said Milligan, who coordintes the event.
After seeing the struggles of breast cancer and treatment through the eyes of family members, Milligan was inspired to help make a difference for women needing these life-saving screenings. “I can’t be a doctor, but I am a musician,” he said.
This year’s concert features five bands — Milligan Stew, Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel, Armstrong Street, Zoo for Zoo and The Carnies.
The performance styles range from Zoo for Zoo’s psychedelic rock, soul music from Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel and even some inspiration from Tenacious D and Bo Burnham in Armstrong Street’s set.
Throughout the night in between sets, The Muse Carnivale Dancers, a performance bellydancing group in Kokomo will be keeping the fun and entertainment continuing throughout the evening.
The night will also feature a 30-minute set from Milligan Stew, honoring the late Mike A. Milligan, the father and leader of the well-known Kokomo band who passed away on Sept. 8, 2023.
Tickets are $20 at the door and seats are limited to the first 100 guests. Coney dogs and nachos will be offered throughout the night alongside a cash bar. This is an all-ages event.
Schedule:
5 p.m.: Doors open
6 to 6:30 p.m.: Armstrong Street
6:30 to 7:15 p.m.: Zoo for Zoo
7:30 to 8:15 p.m.: The Carnies
8:30 to 9 p.m.: Milligan Stew
9:15 to 10 p.m.: Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel