Summer concert lineups for Holland, Rockford, Lowell, Sparta, Wyoming, Walker, Zeeland boast West Michigan stars

Summer is right around the corner and communities across West Michigan once again are hosting free weeknight concerts featuring regional acts, from Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys to The Crane Wives to Union Guns and more. Check out the lineups at Local Spins.

 

Among the many alluring sights and sounds of a summer in Michigan are dozens of community concerts with plenty of local talent on tap.

Free and open to the public, summer concerts can transform a leisurely day in the park into a lively community event.

For 2017, artist lineups in West Michigan boast a variety of popular regional acts including Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys, Olivia Mainville & the Aquatic Troupe, The Crane Wives, The Soul Syndicate, Union Guns, Jesse Ray & The Carolina Catfish, Brena and dozens of others.

Grand Rapids retro-rock/pop veterans The 6-Pak have a busy summer ahead, with appearances at summer concerts in Sparta, Walker and Wyoming among others.

“We love the family-friendly atmosphere and watching people from all generations enjoying life together as one big community,” said drummer Cindy Obetts. “We also like the casual setting of being outdoors enjoying the weather and getting to do what we like most.”

Here is a list of more than a half-dozen summer concert series lineups, stretching from Rockford to the lakeshore, with more to be announced soon.

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HOLLAND: LAKESIDE CONCERTS

When: 6:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: Kollen Park, downtown Holland
LINEUP
June 23 – Dueling Pianos
June 30 – La Corporacion
July 7 – Bermuda Triangle
July 14 – Delilah DeWylde
July 21 – Karizma
July 28 – Strumble Head
Aug. 4 – Don Middlebrook & the Pearl Divers
Aug. 11 – The Ragtops
Aug. 18 – The Soul Syndicate
Aug. 25 – The Niche

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LOWELL: LOWELL SHOWBOAT SIZZLIN’ SUMMER CONCERTS

When: 7 p.m. Thurdsdays
Where: Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell
LINEUP
June 15 – Harper & Midwest Kind
June 22 – Brena
June 29 – Rhythm Section Jazz
July 6 – Gunnar & the Grizzly Boys
July 7 – The Bronk Bros – Riverwalk Festival
July 13 – Steve Hilger Band
July 20 – Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys
July 27 – Natchez Trace
Aug. 3 – The Ragbirds
Aug. 17 – Olivia Mainville & the Aquatic Troupe
Aug. 24 – The Hip Pocket

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ROCKFORD: UNITED BANK ROGUE RIVER BLUES SERIES

When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Garden Park near the dam, Rockford
LINEUP
June 13 – Joanna Connor Band
June 20 – Blue Soul Express Band
June 27 – Out of Favor Boys
July 4 – Weezil Malone Band
July 11 – Harper and Midwest Kind
July 18 – Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings
July 25 – Joe Johnson & the Bluebacks
(After the Blues)
Aug. 1 – The Crane Wives
Aug. 8 – The Soul Syndicate
Aug. 15 – Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish

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SPARTA: CONCERTS IN ROGERS PARK

When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: 75 N. Union Street, Sparta
LINEUP
June 21 – Rick Lieder
June 28 – Mane Street
July 5 – Voices of Freedom
July 12 – Sea Cruisers
July 19 – The 6-Pak
July 26 – Blue Water Ramblers
Aug. 2 – Paddy’s Cure
Aug. 9 – Flat River Big Band
Aug. 16 – Strike the Rock

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WALKER: STANDALE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

When: 6:30 p.m. on select Thursdays
Where: 700 Cummings Ave. NW, Walker
LINEUP
June 15 – The Adams Family
June 29 – Great Scott
July 13 – Strumble Head
July 27 – Brena
Aug. 10 – The 6-Pak

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WYOMING: CONCERTS IN THE PARK

When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Lamar Park, Wyoming
LINEUP
June 6 – Detroit Circus (circus act)
June 13 – Shelagh Brown Band
June 20 – Tejano Sound Band
June 27 – Sweet J Band and Brena
July 11 – Michatucky
July 18 – The 6 Pak
July 25 – Toppermost Beatles Tribute
Aug. 1 – Union Guns
Aug. 8 – David Dunn

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ZEELAND: SOUNDZ OF SUMMER

When: 6:30 p.m. on select Tuesdays
Where: Lawrence Park, 100 W Lawrence Ave., Zeeland
LINEUP
July 11 – Brena
July 18 – Hark Up Horns
July 25 – Natchez Trace
Aug. 1 – Main Street Dueling Pianos

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