The next-to-last concert of Meijer Gardens’ summer series started early and ended somewhat abruptly, but not before DeGraw squeezed in some favorites following sets by Grammer and Marc Scibilia. (Photos)
Before the Storm: Gavin DeGraw regaled fans in his return to Meijer Gardens. (Photo/Kendra Kamp)
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Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw wasn’t ready to go home.
“I say, f— the storm, personally!” quipped DeGraw, as fans in the sold-out crowd of 1,900 reluctantly filed out of the amphitheater at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
Co-Headliner: Andy Grammer on stage at Meijer Gardens. (Photo/Kendra Kamp)
Wednesday evening’s mild storm held off long enough for the soulful pop-rock artist to power through a handful of songs in his return to Meijer Gardens before his set was cut short by lightning.
DeGraw opened his short-lived set with the 2003 hit “Chariot” on piano and “Best I Ever Had” before eventually breaking the band down into a mini-acoustic ensemble.
Although he only had enough time to share one song from his new album, “Something Worth Saving,” officially due out on Friday, the smiling DeGraw more than pleased concertgoers with earlier favorites he managed to squeeze in before the mini-rainstorm rolled in.
The seasoned singer-songwriter was preceded on stage by pop-rock newcomer Andy Grammer, the second frontman from the pair’s 2016 co-headlining tour.
Grammer’s animated performance and upbeat tracks, backed by a full band, ignited the predominantly young crowd with show-stoppers “Honey, I’m Good,” “Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah)” and new single “Fresh Eyes.”
Opening the night was pop-rock singer-songwriter Marc Scibilia.
Wednesday’s concert was the next-to-last show in Meijer Gardens’ summer series. Tears for Fears’ rescheduled June concert takes place at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 (the latest that a summmer series show has ever taken place at Meijer Gardens). Tickets and information available online at meijergardens.org.
PHOTO GALLERY: Gavin DeGraw, Andy Grammer, Marc Scibilia at Meijer Gardens
Photos by Kendra Kamp
