2026 Riverboat Days Entertainment!
Yankton Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival is excited to announce the bands performing August 21st and 22nd on the Explorers Credit Union Main Stage in Yankton, SD. Friday’s lineup will be headlining family party band The Dweebs along with Sioux Falls based rock band Minority Falls. Saturday’s country lineup will include headliners LAKEVIEW along with Blake Proehl, Ken K and The Dead Cowboys.
Friday’s headliner The Dweebs are a family party band from Wisconsin performing top 40 hits from the 70’s through today. They are a high energy band with crazy stage antics and lot of crowd participation. The Dweebs formed in 1987 by Michael “Papa Dweeb” Blue. In 2004, Papa
Dweeb would bring his three children into the band and they would travel the country performing at fairs, festivals and private events. In 2024, Papa Dweeb would add his grandchildren to the band introducing a 3 generation to the group. The Dweebs continue to spread joy across the nation doing what they love and sharing their passion for music to all they encounter.
Saturday’s headlining duo LAKEVIEW are a tattooed, rural, blue-collar duo – Jesse Denaro and Luke Healy. They are among Nashville’s fastest rising new acts. With over 140 million streams and a devoted audience of nearly 700,000 fans across social media, the duo has carved out a lane entirely their own. Dubbed “weekend warriors turned Music Row favorites” by The Tennessean, LAKEVIEW’s hard-charging sound bridges the raw intensity of metalcore with the grit and storytelling of modern country. In 2025, LAKEVIEW toured their debut album worldwide, delivering 115 shows to more than 400,000 fans and sharing the stage with artists like Nickelback, Breaking Benjamin, Staind, Dustin Lynch and Chase Matthew. Kicking off 2026, the duo returns with new music, including their latest single “Can’t Live Without” and will tour extensively across the U.S. with headline dates, festival appearances and a lengthy run as direct support for Warren Zeiders.
Starting the night for The Dweebs on Friday is Minority Falls. Sioux Falls based Minority Falls are a rock band with a unique blend of genres and a diverse setlist which provides a musical experience unlike any other. Covering songs from the 70’s up into the 2020’s as well as some original music, their youthful energy mixed with talented bandmembers make them the perfect entertainment for all ages.
Opening the night for LAKEVIEW on Saturday is Kenny K and The Dead Cowboys. They are a honky-tonk country and rock’n’roll band out of Scotland, SD.Playing original songs ranging from heavy decibel blues to heart-felt finger-pickin’ old school country. Guitarist and singing cowboy, Kenny Kasik has performed across the U.S. and has been a regular on and off the Broadway music scene in Nashville including 336 shows in one year at the famous Tootsie’s! Blake Proehl, a North Carolina native, always had his sights set on the NFL, inspired by his gather’s legacy in the sport. However, in 2021, while playing for the Minnesota Vikings, he suffered a severe leg injury.During his recovery, Blake discovered a new passion for music, teaching himself guitar and immersing himself in songwriting. What began as a therapeutic
outlet blossomed into a love for music and eventually surpassed his football aspirations. After three seasons with the Vikings, Blake made the bold decision to follow his heart and pursue a music career and was a top 24 finalist on American Idol.
Friday’s headliner The Dweebs are a family party band from Wisconsin performing top 40 hits from the 70’s through today. They are a high energy band with crazy stage antics and lot of crowd participation. The Dweebs formed in 1987 by Michael “Papa Dweeb” Blue. In 2004, Papa
Dweeb would bring his three children into the band and they would travel the country performing at fairs, festivals and private events. In 2024, Papa Dweeb would add his grandchildren to the band introducing a 3 generation to the group. The Dweebs continue to spread joy across the nation doing what they love and sharing their passion for music to all they encounter.
Saturday’s headlining duo LAKEVIEW are a tattooed, rural, blue-collar duo – Jesse Denaro and Luke Healy. They are among Nashville’s fastest rising new acts. With over 140 million streams and a devoted audience of nearly 700,000 fans across social media, the duo has carved out a lane entirely their own. Dubbed “weekend warriors turned Music Row favorites” by The Tennessean, LAKEVIEW’s hard-charging sound bridges the raw intensity of metalcore with the grit and storytelling of modern country. In 2025, LAKEVIEW toured their debut album worldwide, delivering 115 shows to more than 400,000 fans and sharing the stage with artists like Nickelback, Breaking Benjamin, Staind, Dustin Lynch and Chase Matthew. Kicking off 2026, the duo returns with new music, including their latest single “Can’t Live Without” and will tour extensively across the U.S. with headline dates, festival appearances and a lengthy run as direct support for Warren Zeiders.
Starting the night for The Dweebs on Friday is Minority Falls. Sioux Falls based Minority Falls are a rock band with a unique blend of genres and a diverse setlist which provides a musical experience unlike any other. Covering songs from the 70’s up into the 2020’s as well as some original music, their youthful energy mixed with talented bandmembers make them the perfect entertainment for all ages.
Opening the night for LAKEVIEW on Saturday is Kenny K and The Dead Cowboys. They are a honky-tonk country and rock’n’roll band out of Scotland, SD.Playing original songs ranging from heavy decibel blues to heart-felt finger-pickin’ old school country. Guitarist and singing cowboy, Kenny Kasik has performed across the U.S. and has been a regular on and off the Broadway music scene in Nashville including 336 shows in one year at the famous Tootsie’s! Blake Proehl, a North Carolina native, always had his sights set on the NFL, inspired by his gather’s legacy in the sport. However, in 2021, while playing for the Minnesota Vikings, he suffered a severe leg injury.During his recovery, Blake discovered a new passion for music, teaching himself guitar and immersing himself in songwriting. What began as a therapeutic
outlet blossomed into a love for music and eventually surpassed his football aspirations. After three seasons with the Vikings, Blake made the bold decision to follow his heart and pursue a music career and was a top 24 finalist on American Idol.
