The latest update to Local Spins’ “Free Outdoor Community Concerts Guide” boasts a wide array of regional acts. Plus, view photo galleries from recent weekday shows.
Wyoming’s Concerts in the Park: Last Tuesday, it was Whorled at Lamar Park. Tonight, it’s Brena. (Photo/Chelsea Whitaker)
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On tuneful Tuesdays alone, the concert lineup across West Michigan is impressive.
Tonight, Allendale’s Concerts in the Park hosts Sweet Justice, Caledonia features Opal Agafia, Manistee’s Shoreline Showcase boasts the jazz of Planet D Nonet, Montague’s Riverbank Music Series delivers Magic Bus, Wyoming’s Lamar Park spotlights Brena and Rockford’s Rogue River Blues Series fires up Joe Johnson & The Bluebacks.
Oh, and Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park offers up the jazz manouche of Djangophonique and the Grand Rapids Chorus Sweet Adelines for its Tuesday Evening Music Club.
That’s just one night of music across Michigan, with the latest additions to Local Spins’ “Free Outdoor Community Concerts Guide” for summer 2024 bringing the total number to a mind-boggling 154 free concert series on varying days at locations ranging from Dowagiac to Traverse City — all featuring acts from the Great Lakes State.
Check out the new series schedules for the family-friendly shows below — from Allegan to Cedar Springs to Mount Pleasant to New Era to Baldwin — and view the complete community concerts guide online here.
ALLEGAN: GOOD TIMES AT THE GAZEBO
When: 7 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Mahan Park, Gazebo, 101 Brady St., Allegan
LINEUP:
July 6 – Somewhere in Time
July 13 – Sun Chaser Band
July 20 – His Boy Elroy
July 27 – The Williams Family
August 3 – Bootstrap Boys
August 10 – Three of the Kind
August 17 – Bourbon Legend
August 24 – 501 Swing Street
August 31 – Drew Nelson Band
BALDWIN: FOLK FRIDAYS
When: 7 p.m. Fridays
Where: Lake County Historical Museum, 915 N Michigan Avenue, Baldwin
LINEUP:
June 26 – Reverend Robert Jones and Matt Watroba.
August 2 – Annie and Ron Capps
August 9 – Chris Vallillio
August 16 – Brian Oberlin
CEDAR SPRINGS: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Solon Township Velzy Park, 15176 Algoma Ave. NE, Cedar Springs
LINEUP:
July 18 – Whirlin’ Wind Band
August 15 – TBA
The Blue Pines (Photo/Chelsea Whitaker)
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Ensley Park, Shaw Street at Sherman Street, Howard City
LINEUP:
July 9 – Sea Cruisers
July 16 – On the Lash
July 23 – Decades
July 30 – Drew Nelson
August 6 – The Blue Pines
August 13 – Jake Stevens
MECOSTA: MUSIC ON THE RIVER
When: 6:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: Bromley Park, 395 W. Main St., Mecosta
LINEUP:
July 5 – Elvis “The King” by tribute Jake Slater
July 12 – Calabogie Road Bluegrass
July 19 – Country Music Hall of Fame
July 26 – Youngman and Oldmen
August 2 – Free Flight
August 9 – Copy Katz
August 16 – Mark Ray Tribute
August 23 – Full House Band
August 30 – Sea Cruisers
Luke Winslow-King (Photo/Anna Sink)
When: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Island Park Arts Pavilion, 331N Main St., Mount Pleasant
LINEUP:
June 6- Charlie Mallard Band
June 13 – Out of Favor Boys
June 20 – Zydeco Ziggy and Perry English
June 27 – Youngman and Oldmen
July 2 – Dueling Pianos
July 11 – The Bootstrap Boys
July 18 – Native Fireball
July 25 – Monte Pride
August 1 – The Real Ingredients
August 8 – Wyatt and Shari Knapp
August 15 – Luke Winslow-King
NEW ERA: NEW ERA FARMER’S MARKET CONCERT SERIES
When: 5 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: New Era Christian Reformed Church, 1820 Ray Ave., New Era
LINEUP:
June 11 – Smokin’ Dobroleles
June 25 – Truck Driver Bingo
July 9 – S G Wood
July 23 – M & M and the Byrds
August 13 – Chad Thompson
August 27 – Acoustic Oasis
September 10 – Hawks and Owls
September 24 – Westwinds
View the complete 2024 ‘Free Outdoor Community Concerts Guide’
PHOTO GALLERY: Wyoming Concerts in the Park (Whorled)
Photos by Chelsea Whitaker
Photos by John Sinkevics
Lady Ace Boogie & Friends, Sixman
Photos by Holly Holtzclaw
