Free Summer Community Concerts
Editor’s Note: This is The Big List of 2019 free outdoor summer concert series, shown alphabetically by town. These concerts are organized by municipalities or non-profit organizations, are in public spaces and are free to attend. Want to add a concert series to the list? Email details to liz@localspins.com. Keep watching for updates.
Here is the link to the 2019 list of summer concert series at both commercial and nonprofit venues, which may charge for attendance. Find The Big List of Michigan Music Festivals here.
The Adams Family (Photo/Tori Thomas)
ADA: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Averill Historical Museum Grounds, 7144 Headley St., Ada
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June 11 – The Palooka Brothers
June 25 – The Adams Family
July 9 – Nick Ayoub/The Family
July 23 – Semi Dave
July 30 – Chris Collins
Aug. 6 – Daves at 7
Aug. 20 – Bucket O’ Maybes
Jack Droppers & The Best Intentions (Photo/Taylor Mansen)
ALBION: SWINGIN’ AT THE SHELL
When: 6 p.m. Sundays
Where: Victory Park Band Shell, Albion (510 Haven Road)
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July 21 – Marshall Rotary Band
July 28 – The Invasion
Aug. 4 – Ron Short Entertainment
Aug. 11 – Jack Droppers & the Best Intentions
Aug. 18 – Airtight
Aug. 25 – Trippin’ Billies (Dave Matthews Band tribute)
Sept. 1 – Magic Bus
Sept. 8 – Howl At The Moon Dueling Pianos
Jesse Ray & The Carolina Catfish (Photo/Derek Ketchum)
ALLEGAN: ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER
When: 6 p.m. Fridays
Where: Riverfront Stage, Allegan
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June 7 – The Gasoline Gypsies
June 14 – Kari Lynch Band
June 21 – Jesse Ray & the Carolina Catfish
June 28 – Macy Krew
July 5 – Asamu Johnson & the Associates of the Blues
July 12 – The Rupple Brothers & Company
July 19 – Lexi Adams
July 26 – Mojo
Aug. 2 – James Reeser & the Backseat Drivers
Aug. 9 – Guitar Up!
Aug. 16 – The Change
Aug. 23 – Hollywood Makeout
Aug. 30 – Cousin Curtiss
Blue Water Ramblers (Photo/Derek Ketchum)
ALLENDALE: ROTARY CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Bandshell in Allendale Township Community Park, 11069 68th Ave., Allendale
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July 9 – Blue Water Ramblers
July 16 – Martin & Lannon
July 23- The Adams Family
July 30 – Macy Krew
Aug. 6 – Sweet Justice
Aug. 13 – 6 Pak
ALLENDALE: COOK CARILLON INTERNATIONAL CONCERT SERIES
When: 8 p.m. Sundays
Where: Grand Valley State University, Allendale Campus
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June 23 – Reunion Recital
June 30 – Open tower tours
July 7 – Bernard Winsemius, (The Netherlands)
July 14 – Gijsbert Kok, (The Netherlands)
July 21 – Tim Sleep, (Naperville, Ill.)
July 28 – Laura Ellis (University of Florida)
Aug. 4 – Sue Bergren (Naperville, Ill.)
Aug. 11 – Lisa Lonie (Philadelphia)
Aug. 18 – Julianne Vanden Wyngaard (GVSU carillonneur)
Kari Lynch (Photo/Kendra Petersen-Kamp)
BATTLE CREEK: VIBE@5
When: 5 p.m. Fridays
Where: Friendship Park, State Street & Capital NE
(Rain location is the Cricket Club. Notice will be posted on the Festival Market Square Facebook page if the concert is moved indoors due to inclement weather)
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July 5 – Toppermost (The Beatles tribute)/The Young Marines
July 12 – Kari Lynch Band/Erika Scherry & Tyler Taylor
July 19 – Teddy Petty (Tom Petty tribute)/Quentin Booth
July 26 – Chameleon/Alexis Densie
Aug. 2 – Tony Fields & Doug Decker Trio (Motown tribute)
Aug. 9 – Night Move (Bob Seger tribute)/Quentin Booth
BELDING: MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Mondays
Where: East Riverside Park, Belding
Peat in the Creel (Photo/John Sinkevics)
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June 1 – Belding Schools Music Program
June 10 – Flashback
June 17 – Igniter
June 24 – Peat in the Creel
July 8 – The Larsen Brothers
July 15 – Dusk
July 22 – Lighten Up Francis
July 29 – On Edge
Aug. 5 – Ionia Community Band
Aug. 12 – The Roer Family
Aug. 19 – The Adams Family
BIG RAPIDS: POCKET PARK CONCERT SERIES
When: Noon Fridays
Where: Pocket Park, on Michigan Avenue in Big Rapids (between The Raven and Chemical Bank)
The Balsam Brothers (Photo/Ricky Olmos)
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May 31 – Balsam Brothers (Progressive Rock)
June 7 – Outlaw Express (Country/Rock)
June 14 – Dan Kirshner (Easy Mix)
June 21 – The Lazy Leprechauns (Celtic)
June 28 – Wyatt and Shari (Americana)
July 5 – Bob Craig (Rock/Country Mix)
July 12 – Colmus Family (Gospel)
July 19 – Peter Jordan and His Fun Loving Crowd ( Old Country)
July 26 – Strings and Things (Easy Listening)
August 2 – Dave Yonker (Contemporary Christian)
August 9 – Big Rapids DBA Presents (Youth)
August 16 – White Elephants Records Presents (Rock Mix)
August 23 – Allison Leveque and Friends (Acoustic Folk & Rock)
August 30 – Darrell Z Marvel Band (Old Rock)
Blue Water Ramblers (Photo/Derek Ketchum)
BIG RAPIDS: BANDSHELL CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Big Rapids Bandshell, along Riverwalk in Big Rapids behind Big Rapids Middle School
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July 10 – Blue Water Ramblers
July 17 – Outlaw Express
July 24 – Great Scott
July 31 – High Lonesome Country Band
Aug. 7 – Ruby & the Retros
Aug. 14 – Project 90
CADILLAC: UPBEAT
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Rotary Pavilion, 100 S. Lake St., Cadillac
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June 20 – Paul Nelson Band
June 27 – Robin Connell & Paul Brewer Quartet
July 4 – organissimo
July 11 – Double Trouble
July 18 – Carla Cooke: The Sam Cooke Experience
July 25 – Planet D Nonet
Aug. 1 – The Phil DeGret Trio/Petra van Nuis
Aug. 8 – Tell Yo Mama
Aug. 15 – James Armstrong
Aug. 22 – Cheryl Hodge Group
The Turnips (Photo/Anna Sink)
CANADIAN LAKES: LAKESIDE MOTOR SPORTS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. selected Saturdays & Sundays
Where: Reuther Music Pavilion, Canadian Lakes
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June 9 – The Turnips
June 23 – The Brenda Loomis Band
July 7 – Great Scott
July 21 – Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra featuring Rick Reuther
July 27 – Kari Lynch Band
Aug. 10 – The Soul Syndicate
Aug. 24 – Danielle Cosby
CUTLERVILLE: SOUNDS OF SUMMER
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Cutler Park, 6701 Cutler Park Drive
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July 11 – The Fast Hands Band
July 18 – The Journeymen
DELTON: SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Saturdays
Where: William Smith Memorial Park, 511 Orchard St., Delton
May 18 – Rock Island Ramblers
June 1 – Hank Mowery and the Hawktones
June 15 – Kevin Nichols and Blue Tuesday
June 29 – The R&D Project and Barefoot Blonde
July 13 – Redman-West
July 27 – Jacob Rollins and The Steve Pesch Band
Aug. 24 – Carrie McFerrin and Mike Powell/Double-Strung
Sept. 7 – Chris Canas Band
Sept. 21 – Alternate Route
Out of Favor Boys (Photo/Derek Ketchum)
DOWAGIAC: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: James E. Snow Professional Building, 302 S. Front St.
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June 6 – SMC Brass Band
June 13 – Allie Garland & Awesome Sauce
June 20 – Schlitz Creek
June 27 – Chameleon
July 11 – Out Of Favor Boys
July 18 – Shelagh Brown
July 25 – Rebel Pride
Aug. 1 – The Skeletones
Aug. 8 – Van Dyke Review
Aug. 15 – Touch Of Country
Mark Lavengood (Photo/Derek Ketchum)
EAST GRAND RAPIDS: CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Mondays
Where: John Collins Park, 650 Lakeside Drive SE
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June 10 – JMM Jazz
June 17 – Matt Gabriel Trio
June 24 – Calder City Band
July 8 – August
July 15 – Chandler Reed & the Sticky Keys
July 22 – Mark Lavengood
EAST LANSING: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Fridays
Where: Ann Street Plaza (Albert & MAC avenues)
July 12 – Starfarm
July 19 – Orquesta Ritmo CANCELLED
July 26 – Paddlebots
Aug. 2 – Amy Petty
Aug. 9 – Sudden Impact Band
Aug. 16 – Eclectic Noise
Aug. 23 – Great Scott
Aug. 30 – Alex Mendenall
FENNVILLE: TUESDAYS IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Memorial Park, downtown Fennville
In case of inclement weather, concerts move to Fennville District Library
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June 11 – Hayes Griffin & Nate Roberts
June 25 – Rachael & Dominic Davis
July 9 – The Dacia Bridges Project
July 23 – Nathan & Jesse
Aug. 6 – The Insiders (Tom Petty tribute)
Andy Frisinger and Chris Wiser. (Photo/Tori Thomas)
GRAND HAVEN: WGHN TUESDAYS IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Central Park, 421 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven
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June 18 – Chris Wiser & Andy Frisinger
June 25 – Dunegrass
July 2 – Three’s A Crowd
July 9 – Bari Lee Band
July 16 – The Waverlys
July 23 – Plain Jane Glory
July 30 – Carl Webb Band
Aug. 6 – The Barley Saints
Aug. 13 – Natchez Trace
Aug. 20 – Ruth & Max Bloomquist
GRAND HAVEN: WAWL SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Bolt Park, South Beechtree Street & Pennoyer Avenue, Grand Haven
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GRAND HAVEN: WAWL SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Where: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Pottawattomie Park, 15600 Comstock St., Grand Haven
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July 31 – Steel Doin’ It
Paddy’s Cure (Photo/Anna Sink)
GRAND RAPIDS: CELADON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays (except where noted)
Where: Celadon Community Amphitheater, 2050 Celadon Drive NE
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June 20 – Paddy’s Cure
June 28 (Friday) – James Reeser & The Backseat Drivers
July 11 – Bucket O’ Maybes
July 18 – Sunday Morning Sunshine
Aug. 1 – Deerfield Run
Aug. 8 – Macy Krew
Lipstick Jodi (Photo/Derek Ketchum)
GRAND RAPIDS: GRAM ON THE GREEN
When: 6 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Grand Rapids Art Museum outdoor terrace
101 Monroe Center NW, Grand Rapids
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July 11 – Last Gasp Collective
July 18 – Lipstick Jodi, Jes Kramer
July 25 – Pink Sky, Hi-Ker
Aug. 1 – Molly, Blushing Monk
Aug. 8 – Hannah Rose & The GravesTones
KJ & The Good Time Family Band
Aug. 15 – Jake Kershaw
Aug. 22 – Cameron Blake, Samuel Nalangira
Cosmic Knot (Photo/Anthony Norkus)
GRAND RAPIDS: RELAX AT ROSA
When: Noon Thursdays
Where: Rosa Parks Circle, 135 Monroe Center NW
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May 2 – Desmond Jones
May 9- Molly
May 16 – Mark Lavengood
May 23 – The Appleseed Collective
May 30 – Chirp
June 6 – Major Murphy
June 13 – Jordan Hamilton
June 20 – Max Lockwood
June 27 – Serita’s Black Rose
July 11 – Cosmic Knot
July 18 – Hannah Rose & the GravesTones
July 25 – The Great Ones
Aug. 1 – Cabildo
Aug. 8 – Les Creatif
Aug. 15 – Political Lizard
Aug. 22 – Connla
Aug. 29 – Earth Radio
Sept. 5 – Thuderwude
Sept. 12 – Bear-A-Tones
Sept. 19 – Yolonda Lavender
HASTINGS: HASTINGS CITY BAND
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Thornapple Plaza, Hastings
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June 5: Beatles & Jazz
June 12: A Night On Broadway
June 19: Disney Magic
June 26: Marches
July 3: A Tribute to America
HASTINGS: COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Thornapple Plaza, Hastings
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July 10 – The Blue Leafs
July 24 – Tyler Roy
July 31 – Grumpy Old Men
Aug. 7 – The Goldberrys
Aug. 14 – (To be announced)
Aug. 21 – Geez Louise
Kilkenny Corkers
HASTINGS: FRIDAYS AT THE FOUNTAIN
When: Noon Fridays
Where: Barry County Courthouse Lawn, Hastings
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June 14 – “Elvis” James McKay
June 21 – Hastings Heartbeat Zydeco
June 28 – Daves @ 7
July 5 – Kilkenny Corkers
July 12 – Jessie Wolhuis
July 19 – Chuck Whiting
July 26 – Community Music School
Aug. 2 – Jonah Evans
Aug. 9 – David Lloyd
The Accidentals (Photo/Derek Ketchum)
HASTINGS: FRIDAY NIGHT FEATURES
When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: Thornapple Plaza, Hastings
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June 14 – Valerie Barrymore & The Foundations of Funk
June 21 – The Insiders (Tom Petty tribute)
June 28 – Joshua Davis
July 5 – Kari Lynch Band
July 12 – Katmandu (Bob Seger tribute)
July 19 – The Accidentals
July 26 – Nicholas James & The Bandwagon
Aug. 2 – Luke Winslow-King
Aug. 9 – Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band
Aug. 16 – The Army Band
(Also: Hasting Live at Summerfest takes place Aug. 23-24 at Thornapple Plaza with eight bands performing over two days.)
GREENVILLE: RHYTHM ON THE RIVER BY GREENVILLE ROTARY CLUB
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Tower Riverside Park
The Crane Wives (Photo/Derek Ketchum)
HOLLAND: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 6:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: Kollen Park Bandshell, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland
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June 14 – The Bad Boys
June 21 – Blue Water Ramblers
June 28 – Kari Lynch Band
July 12 – The Adams Family Band
July 19 – Great Scott
July 26 – Tejano Sound Band
Aug. 2 – Trixy Tang
Aug. 9 – The Crane Wives
Aug. 16 – Cool Lemon Jazz
Madcat Midnight Blues Journey (Photo/Anna Sink)
HOLLAND: THURSDAYS AT THE FELT
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays (food & beverage service 6 p.m.)
Where: Felt Mansion, 6597 138th Ave., Holland
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June 13 – Delilah DeWylde
June 20 – Typo
June 27 – Madcat Midnight Blues Journey
July 4 – (no concert)
July 11 – Brena
July 18 – Teddy Petty & the Refugees
July 25 – Great Scott
HOLLAND: CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: Noon Wednesdays
Where: GDK Park, 8th Street, Holland
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June 12 – Matt Gabriel Music
June 19 – Patty PerShayla
June 26 – Drew Behringer
July 3 – The Brandino Extravaganza
July 10 – Dylan Tolbert
July 17 – Sandra Effert
July 24 – Evolucion
July 31 – Serita’s Black Rose
Aug. 7 – Coty Bouchard Music
Aug. 14 – Greg Nagy
Aug. 21 – Molly
Aug. 28 – Bri Baron Music
Up-and-Coming: Macy Krew released a country-pop album last year.
HUDSONVILLE: CONCERTS ON THE GREEN
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Veterans’ Memorial Park, Hudsonville
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June 6 – Great Scott Band
June 13 – Macy Krew
June 20 – Moon Shot
June 27 – Echo 45
KALAMAZOO SUMMERTIME LIVE: BEATS ON BATES
When: 5 p.m Wednesdays
Where: Bates Alley, between Pitcher & Portage streets
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June 5 – DJ Disobedience/Lily Mazanne/DC/Jessica Ivey/Abbie Malkoski
June 12 – Jazz & Creative Institute
June 19 – So Long Belladonna
June 26 – Black Arts & Cultural Center
July 17 – The Skeletones
July 24 – Big Trouble
July 31 – Megan Dooley & Yolonda Lavender
Aug. 7 – Out Of Favor Boys
Aug. 14 – Schlitz Creek
Aug. 21 – Zion Lion
Aug. 28 – The Gilmore
KALAMAZOO: LUNCHTIME LIVE!
When: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: Bronson Park, 200 S. Rose St.
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June 6 – Jordan Hamilton
June 14 – Macy Crew
June 21 – Kristen Kuiper
June 28 – Dylan Tolbert
July 5 – Megan Dooley
July 12 – Out of Favor Boys
July 19 – Matt Gabriel
July 26 – Kari Lynch Duo
Aug. 2 – The Moxie Strings
Aug. 9 – Shelagh Brown Band
Aug. 16 – Fourth Feel
Aug. 23 – TBD
Aug. 30 – Carrie McFerrin Trio
KALAMAZOO: SUMMERTIME LIVE CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: 4 p.m. Sundays
Where: Bronson Park, 200 S. Rose St.
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June 2 – Kalamazoo Singers
June 9 – Kari Lynch Band
June 16 – Kalamazoo Concert Band
June 30 – Lake Effect Jazz Big Band
July 21 – Moxie Strings
Aug. 11 – The Feel Good
Aug. 18 – Tom Knific Trio
That Beatles Thing
KENTWOOD: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: The lawn behind Kentwood City Hall, 4900 Breton SE
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June 20 – That Beatles Thing
June 27 – Blue Soul Express
July 18 – Hannah Rose & The GravesTones
July 25 – The Crane Wives
Aug. 1 – Brena
Aug. 8 – Melophobix
LAKE CITY: MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Lake City Free Stage, 111 Front St., Lake City
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June 20 – Blue Water Ramblers
June 27 – John Denner
July 11 – Pam Bowman & Just Jammin
July 18 – Beulah Land Quartet
July 25 – Roscommon Steel
Aug. 1 – The Forresters
Aug. 8 – Ruby & the Retros
LANSING: CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays (except 8 p.m. July 4)
Where: Various Lansing parks (as listed)
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Lowell-Bound: Deep Greens & Blues have a new album and play the Sizzlin’ Summer Concerts series on June 27. (Photo/Nate Johnson)
LOWELL: SIZZLIN’ SUMMER CONCERTS
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell
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June 13 – Alan Turner
June 20 – Blue Soul Express
June 27 – Deep Greens & Blues
July 4 – River City Jazz Ensemble w/ Rick Reuther
July 11 – The Insiders: Tom Petty Tribute
July 18 – The JetBeats
July 25 – Jesse Ray & The Carolina Catfish
Aug. 1 – Roosevelt Diggs
Aug. 15 – Desmond Jones
Aug. 22 – B-Side Growlers
Aug. 29 – The Adams Family/Natchez Trace
LUDINGTON: LUDINGTON AREA CENTER FOR THE ARTS (LACA) SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Waterfront Park, Ludington
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June 19 – Paul Nelson Band
June 26 – Chris Bickley Quartet
July 3 – Organissimo
July 10 – Double Trouble
July 17 – Carla Cooke’s Sam Cook Experience
July 24 – Planet D Nonet
July 31 – Phil DeGreg Trio/Petra van Nuls
Aug. 7 – Tell Yo Mama
Aug. 14 – James Armstrong
Aug. 21 – Cheryl Hodge Group
James Reeser (Photo/Delilah DeWylde)
MIDDLEVILLE: RIVERBANK MUSIC SERIES
When: 6:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Stage Coach Park, 100 E. Main St., Middleville
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June 7 – Michele Moretti
June 14 – Russ & Friends
June 21 – Adams Family
June 28 – Rockin’ Robin
July 5 – Meridian
July 12 – Rock Shop
July 19 – Billy Mack & The JJs
July 26 – James Reeser & The Backseat Drivers
Aug. 2 – Trilogy
Aug. 9 – Harper & Midwest Kind
Aug. 16 – The WhatAbouts
Matt Gabriel
MONTAGUE: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Montague Bandshell, 8450 Launch Ramp Road, Montague (Rain site: Montague High School)
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June 18 – Westside Soul Surfers
June 25- Uneven Ground
July 16 – Magic Bus
July 23 – Upcoast Kin
July 30 – Serita’s Black Rose
Aug. 6 – Matt Gabriel
Aug. 20 – Great Scott
Westside Soul Surfers (Photo/Tori Thomas)
MUSKEGON: FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: McGrath Park, 2204 Wickham Drive, Muskegon
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July 9 – West Michigan Concert Winds Concert Band
July 16 – Sam’s Swing Band
July 23 – Ray Watkoski & Family
July 30 – High Lonesome
Aug. 8 – Westside Soul Surfers (Thursday)
Aug. 13 – Steel Doin’ It
Aug. 20 – Shane Hennessy
Melophobix (Photo/Anthony Norkus)
MUSKEGON: PARTIES IN THE PARK
When: 5 p.m. Fridays
Where: Hackley Park, 350 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon
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May 31 – Sharrie Williams & Vincent Hayes Band
June 7 – Flexadecibel
June 14 – Plain Jane Glory/Whiskey Rebels/Noah Smith
June 21 – Jan James & Bri Baron
June 28 – Orquestra Tradicion
July 26 – Bari Lee Band
Aug. 2 – Melophobix/Paddlebots
Aug. 16 – Hurricane Reggae Band
Aug. 23 – Laith Al-Saadi/Plain Jane Glory
NILES: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 6 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Riverfront Park Amphitheater, Niles (in case of rain, Niles District Library)
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June 6 – Carol and Kaye’s Dixieland Band
June 13 – Justin McCormick
June 20 – Michiana Metro Lighthouse Chorus
June 27 – Little Something
NILES: CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: 6:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: Oak Park, Niles
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June 21 – Hi Infidelity
June 28 – Chicago Tribute Authority
July 5 – Dancing Queen
July 12 – Hillbilly Rock Starz
July 19 – Rosie & the Rivets
July 26 – The Boy Band Night
OSHTEMO: SUMMERTIME LIVE MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 6 p.m. Sundays
Where: Flesher Field, 3664 9th St.
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June 23 – Yolonda Lavender
July 14 – Schlitz Creek
Aug. 18 – Kanda Band
May Erlewine & The Motivations (Photo/Katy Batdorff)
PARCHMENT: KINDLEBERGER SUMMERTIME LIVE SUNDAY CONCERTS
When: 6:30 p.m. Sundays
Where: Kindleberger Park, 650 S. Riverview Drive, Parchment
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June 23—Shout (The Beatles tribute)
July 21–The Last Mangos (Jimmy Buffett tribute)
July 28–Matt Giraud
Aug. 4–Ben Daniels Band
Aug. 11–Thunderwude
Aug. 18–May Erlewine & the Motivations
Aug. 25–The Bronk Brothers
PORTAGE: SUMMERTIME LIVE SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Central Park Overlander Band Shell, 7800 Shaver Road
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June 27 – The Boy Band
July 27 – Glenn Miller Orchestra
Aug. 1 -Alan Turner and the Steel Horse Band
Bracing Blues: Hank Mowery & The Hawtones (Photo/Anthony Norkus)
ROCKFORD: UNITED BANK ROGUE RIVER BLUES SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Garden Park near the dam, Rockford
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June 11 – Hannah Rose & The GravesTones
June 18 – Harper & Midwest Kind
June 25 – Hank Mowery & The Hawktones
July 2 – James Reeser & The Backseat Drivers
July 9 – Blue Diamond
July 16 – Jake Kershaw
July 23 – Michael J. Howe Band
After the Blues
July 30 – The Crane Wives
Aug. 6 – Serita’s Black Rose
Aug. 13 – The Soul Syndicate
ST. JOSEPH: FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES
When:7:30 p.m. Fridays
Where:John E.N. Howard Bandshell
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June 21 — The Moonlighters
June 28 — Lorrie Snyder
July 5 — The Boulevard Billies
July 19 — Trevor Jones & Friends – Robinson Jones Music
July 26 — Lake Effect Jazz Big Band
Aug. 2 — B-Side Growlers
Aug. 9 — Saturday June Band
Aug. 16 — Delilah DeWylde
Aug. 23 — Van Dyke Revue/The Backsliders/Dave’s Solo Show
Aug. 30 — Blue Shoes Jazz
Full Cord Bluegrass (Photo/Derek Ketchum)
SOUTH HAVEN: RIVERFRONT CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Riverfront Park on Water Street, south side of the Black River, South Haven
(In case of inclement weather, concerts will move to the Huron Street Pavilion)
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May 23 – South Haven High School Jazz Band
June 13 – South Haven Harborfest
June 20 – The Luna Blues Machine
June 27 – Kevin McDaniel House Band
July 11 – Full Cord
July 18 – The Dacia Bridges Project
July 25 – Otsego Jazz Ensemble
Aug. 1 – Bloomingdale Steel Drums Band
Aug. 8 – Blueberry Festival
Aug. 15 – Casco Community Band
Aug. 22 – Zion Lion
Aug. 29 – Last Gasp Collective
Dennie Middleton
SPARTA: CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Rogers Park, 75 N. Union St., Sparta
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June 5 – The Crane Wives
June 12 – Rick Leider Band(Superhero & Princess Night)
June 19 – Dennie Middleton & Friends Dueling Pianos
June 26 – The Swift Brothers
July 10 – Denise Anderson Connection
July 24- Bari Lee Band
SPRING LAKE: MUSIC AT THE POINT
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Mill Point Park, 612 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake
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Mary Rademacher-Reed
WALKER: JAZZ AT MILLENNIUM PARK MEADOWS
West Michigan Jazz Society’s Jazz in the Park
When: 6:30 p.m. Mondays
Where: Currie Amphitheater at Millennium Park, 1415 Maynard Ave. SW, Walker
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June 10 – East Kentwood Jazz Ensemble 1
June 17 – Scott Veenstra w/ Ramona Collins
June 24 – Blue Monk
July 1 – Kat Jones and Company
July 8 – Starry Night Octet
July 15 – Evidence
July 22 – Mary Rademacher Reed
July 29 – Gustavo Cortinas
Aug. 5 – Paul Keller
Aug. 12 – Bob Nixon, Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra
Fauxgrass (Photo/Anna Sink)
WEST OLIVE: ACOUSTIC SUNSET SERIES
When: 7:30 p.m. Selected Sundays
Where:Camp Blodgett, 10451 Lakeshore Drive
West Olive (free; donations for Camp Blodgett gladly accepted; rain location, Loeks Retreat Center at the camp)
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June 2 – Mark Lavengood
June 16 – Deep Greens & Blues
July 21 – Peter Mulvey
Aug. 18 – Fauxgrass
Mid-Life Crisis
WYOMING: CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays (6:30 p.m. Zumba with Baile Fitness 616)
Where: Lamar Park, Wyoming
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June 4 – Mid-Life Crisis
June 11 – Brena
June 18 – Ray Watkoski & Family
June 25 – Paradise Outlaw/Jared Knox (followed by fireworks)
July 9 – Jack & the Spare Tires
July 16 – Nu Blu
July 23 – Boardman Brown
July 30 – Daddyz Breakdown
Aug. 6 – Shadows of the Night
ZEELAND: SOUNDZ OF SUMMER
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Lawrence Street Park, 100 W. Lawrence Ave., Zeeland
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July 2 – Hannah Rose & the GravesTones
July 9 – Natchez Trace
July 16 – Jim Cooper Quartet
July 23 – Brena
July 30 – Big Band of Praise (BBOP) featuring Gary Gramer
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