Free Outdoor Community Concerts 2022
Editor’s Note: This is our 2022 listing of free outdoor summer concert series, shown alphabetically by city or town. These concerts are organized by municipalities or non-profit groups, are in public spaces and are free to attend. More series will be added to this list regularly as they are confirmed.
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ADA: BEERS AT THE BRIDGE SUMMER CONCERTS
When: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Fridays
Where: 7490 Thornapple River DR. SE, Ada
Website: https://www.facebook.com/adatownshipDDA/events
LINEUP:
June 17 – Soul Syndicate
July 15 – Mid Life Crisis
August 19 – Thirsty Perch Blues Band
ADA: MUSIC ON THE LAWN
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Legacy Park, 7430 River St. SE, Ada
LINEUP:
June 1 – Bare Naked 90’s
June 8 – Whiskey Bound
June 15 – Rain Date
June 22 – Cliff Metcalf Jazz Quartet
June 29 – Natchez Trace
July 6- Rain Date
July 13 – Rain Date
July 20 – Blue Water Ramblers
July27 – The Adams Family
August 3 – Rights Side Up
August 10 – That Beatles Thing
August 17 – Rain Date
August 24 – Chris Collins Band
August 31 – Megan Rae Band
September 7 – Rain Date
ALBION: SWINGIN’ IN THE BANDSHELL
When: 6 p.m. Sundays
Where: Victory Park Bandshell, 451 Haven Rd., Albion
LINEUP:
July 24 – Moonshot
July 31 – Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations
August 7 – Miles Over Mountains
August 14 – Drew Hale
August 21 – Fleetwood Gold
August 28 – Cut Time Simfoncia
September 4 – Diane Penning
September 11 – Simply Queen
ALLEGAN: GOOD TIMES AT THE GAZEBO
When: 7 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Mahan Park, Gazebo, 101 Brady St., Allegan
LINEUP:
July 2: Barbara Follis
July 9: Blue Water Ramblers
July 16: The Adams Family
July 23: Michigan Mafia String Band
July 30: Zion Lion
August 6: Kanola Band
August 13: Calabogie Road
August 20: Natchez Trace
August 27: The Founding
ALLEGAN: ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER
When: 7 p.m. Fridays
Where: Allegan Riverfront Stage, Riverfront Plaza, Allegan
LINEUP:
June 10 – Kari Lynch Band
June 17 – Bond Girl
June 24 – Aaron James Wright and the Ultralights
July 1 – Zion Lion
July 8 – Kitten & the Tonics
July 15 – Ryne Experience
July 22 – Flylite Geminia
July 29 – Full Cord
August 5 – Some’s People Kids
August 12 – Patty Pershayla and the Mishaps
August 19 – The Bootstrap Boys
August 26 – Jessie Ray and the Carolina Catfish
ALLENDALE: CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Allendale Community Park Bandshell, 11069 68th Ave., Allendale
LINEUP:
July 12 – The 6 Pak
July 19 – The Stone Soul Rhy
July 26 – Bob Marshall Band
August 2 – Blue Water Ramblers
ALLENDALE: SUMMER CARILLON SERIES
When: 8 p.m. Sundays
Where: GVSU Allendale, 1 Campus Dr.
LINEUP:
July 3 – Julianne Vanden Wyngaard
July 10 – Helen Hofmeister
July 17 – Tim Sleep
July 24 – Laura Ellis
July 31 – Jim Fackenthal
BALDWIN: ECHO THROUGH THE TIMBER
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Wenger Pavilion, 888 Michigan Ave., Baldwin
LINEUP:
June 22 – Community Gospel Awakening
June 29 – OakGrove Company Band
July 6 – The Downtowners
July 13 – Kevin Jones and 10th World
July 20 – Mustang Band
July 27 – Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra
August 3 – Nikky T and the Snake Charmers
August 10 – Harper and the MidWest Kind
August 17 – General Assembly Big Band
August 24 – Serita’s Black Rose
BALDWIN: SOUNDS OF THE FOREST
When: 7 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Wenger Pavilion, 888 Michigan Ave., Baldwin
LINEUP:
June 25- Bill Malone’s Jackpine Savages
July 2 – Ted Alan and the OverPrivileged
July 9 – Double Trouble- Mary Rademacher & Francesca Amari w/ The Mark Kahny Band
July 16 – James Armstrong
July 23 – Greg Nagy’s Men of Leisure
July 30 – Bobby Murray’s All Stars
August 6 – Planet D Nonet
August 13 – Robert Pace’s Natures Brew
August 20 – Paul Nelson Band
August 27 – Eat-It-Up Quartet feat. Ellie Martin
September 3 – Duffy King Koalition
BATTLE CREEK: VIBE @ 5
When: 5 p.m. Fridays
Where: Friendship Park, State Street & Capital, Battle Creek
LINEUP:
July 1 – Airtight (blues-funk)
July 8 – Sam Luna Band
July 15 – Moonshot (’50s to today)
July 22 – Tony Fields & Doug Decker (Motown/R&B/Hip hop)
July 29 – Pinter Whitnick (’60s & more)
August 5 – Fleetwood Mac Tribute w/ Kaitlin Rose & The Band of Thorns
BEAR LAKE: MUSIC ON BEAR LAKE
When: 1 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Bear Lake
LINEUP:
June 25 – GT Beats
July 23 – Straits Shooters
Aug 27 – TBA
BEULAH: MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Beulah Park, 7122 Prospect Ave., Beulah
LINEUP:
June 30 – Soul Patch
July 7 – The Accidentals
July 14 – Barefoot
July 21 – Bill Freary & the Frequency
July 28 – Bill Hicks Blues Band
August 4 – Jazz North
August 11 – Dig a Pony
Project 90 (Photo/Derek Ketchum)
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Hemlock Park, 398 Hemlock St., Big Rapids
LINEUP:
June 22 – Ferris College Band
June 29 – Ferris College Band
July 6 – Ferris College Band
July 13 – County Current
July 20 – Project 90
July 27 – Cool Lemon Jazz
August 3 – Blue Water Ramblers
August 10 – Adams Family
August 17 – Monte Pride
BIG RAPIDS: POCKET PARK MUSIC SERIES
When: Noon Fridays
Where: Downtown Big Rapids
LINEUP:
June 3 – Whiskey Bound
June 10 – Still Wonder
June 17- Colmus Family
June 24- Wyatt and Shari Knapp
July 1- Peter Jordan & his Fun Lovin’ Crowd
July 8 – Divermento Jazz Group
July 15 – Allison Leveque
July 22 – Dave Younker
July 29 – Lisa Oldham
August 5 – Back Sliders
August 12 – The Balsam Brothers
August 19 – White Elephant Records Presents
August 26 – Tamara Andrews
September 2 – Cold Leather Seats
BRIDGMAN: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Sundays
Where: Weko Beach and Campground, 5239 Lake St. Bridgman
LINEUP:
May 29 – Past times
June 12 – Generation Gap
June 26 – Whateverly Brothers
July 10 – Top Secret
July 24 – Van Dyke Revue
August 7 – The Edgar Willbury Experience
August 21 – Chicken Dolphin
September 4 – Saturday June Band
BUCHANAN COMMONS: SUMMER CONCERTS
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays & Saturdays
Where: 122 Days Ave., Buchanan
LINEUP:
June 2 – The Chippewa Project
June 9 – Southshore Concert Band
June 11 – Quite Frank Lee
June 16 – Work in Progress
June 18 – Little Something
June 23 – Blue Water Ramblers
June 30 – Van Dyke Revue
July 7 – Resurrection Blues
July 14 – Romeo Ghost
July 30 – Motown…Pride of Motor City
August 4 – Dean Allrick Trio
August 5-6 (Friday & Saturday) – Chippewapalooza
August 17 (Wednesday) – Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road
August 20 – Best of Acorn Open Mic Night
August 27 – Midnight North
September 9 (Friday) – Special Consensus
CADILLAC: UPBEAT
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Rotary Performing Arts Pavilion, 100 S. Lake St., Cadillac
LINEUP:
June 23- Bill Malone’s Jackpine Savages
June 30 – Ted Alan and the OverPrivileged
July 7 – Double Trouble- Mary Rademacher & Francesca Amari w/ The Mark Kahny Band
July 14 – James Armstrong
July 21 – Greg Nagy’s Men of Leisure
July 28 – Bobby Murray’s All Stars
August 4 – Planet D Nonet
August 11 – Robert Pace’s Natures Brew
August 18 – Paul Nelson Band
August 25 – Eat-It-Up Quartet feat. Ellie Martin
CALEDONIA CONCERT SERIES
When: 6 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Caledonia Community Green Park, 9300 Dobber Wenger, Caledonia
LINEUP:
June 6 – Addison Agen
June 21 – Kari Lynch Band
July 14 – Motor City Josh & the Big 3
July 26 – Josyln & the Sweet Compression
August 9 – Miles Over Mountains
August 16 – Chicago Farmer and the Fieldstones
CANADIAN LAKES: LAKESIDE MOTOR SPORTS SUMMER CONCERTS SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Reuther Music Pavilion, 10690 Pierce Rd., Canadian Lakes
LINEUP:
June 11 – Dixie Ramblers Jazz Band
June 25 – Stolen Horses
July 9 – Remembering Patsy Cline
July 23 – Moonshot
August 6 – The Soul Syndicate
August 20 – The Kari Lynch Band
CEDAR SPRINGS: MUSIC IN THE HEART CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Heart of Cedar Springs Park, 37 W. Maple St., Cedar Springs
LINEUP:
June 8 – Flatline Grip
June 15 – Wyatt and Shari Knapp
June 22 – Versus
June 29 – Freeflight
July 6 – Jaded 8
July 13 – Leaver Brothers
July 20 – Back Seat Drivers
July 27 – Six Gunn Report
August 3 – The Carl Webb Band
August 10 – Hannah Rose
August 17 – Luke Warm and the Not So Hot
CEDAR SPRINGS: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Solon Township Velzy Park, 15176 Algoma Ave NE, Cedar Springs
LINEUP:
June 9 – High Lonesome
July 14 – Rhythm Masters
July 28 – B-Side Growlers
August 11 – The Boyfriends Band
CHARLOTTE: SUMMER CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: 100 W Lawrence Ave., Charlotte
LINEUP:
June 2 – Sea Cruisers
June 9 – The Rollin Hills
June 16 – Dwayne Spaw
June 23 – Kathleen & the Bridge Street Band
June 30 – Frendz
July 7 – Laurie and the Lefties
July 14 – Acoustic Liberty
July 21 – Spoonful
July 28 – Chosen
August 4 – Claim Jumpers
August 11 – Parted Waters
August 18 – Ezy Street Band
CLARE: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 6 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Shamrock Park, 221 Wilcox Pkwy., Clare
LINEUP:
June 9 – Blue Water Ramblers
June 16 – Sunshine String Band
June 23 – Gene & Kelly
June 30 – Southbound
July 7 – The Harpers
July 14 – Kevin Chamberlain
July 21 – 23 North
July 28 – Matt Moore
August 4 – Country Express
August 11 – Crosstown Drifters
August 18 – Stephanie Terpening
COLDWATER: ENTERTAINMENT UNDER THE STARS
When: 7 p.m., Tuesdays
Where: Heritage Park, 1776 Heritage Park Dr. Coldwater
LINEUP:
July 19 – Country Line Band
July 26 – Crispin Bocanegra and Norman Light
August 2 – Joe Bregg
August 9 – Pomegranate Whiskey Band
August 16 – Latitude
August 23 – Island Vibe
COOPERSVILLE: MUSIC ON MAIN
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays (usually)
Where: Pocket Park, Corner of Main Street and Eastmanville, Coopersville
LINEUP:
June 9 – Sea Cruiser
June 29 – Funkle Jesse
July 21 – Trixy Tang
August 10 -Two Dudes in Flip Flops
August 25 – Gunner and the Grizzly Boys
CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP: MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Crystal Township Park Pavilion, County Road 510
(East end of Crystal Lake, Montcalm County)
LINEUP:
June 16 – Ruff N Tumble
June 23 – Dawg Butterfly
June 30 – Self – Induced
July 7 – PPM – Parents Playing Music
July 14 – Roger Wilcox
July 21 – Jeff Tucker
July 28 – Marty Miller
August 4 – Down Trodden
August 11 – Trachyon Groove
August 18 – Woody Black and Company
August 25 – Keith Hudson
September 1 – Blackwater
CUTLERVILLE: SOUNDS OF SUMMER
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Cutler Park, 6701 Cutler Park Drive
LINEUP:
July 7 – Schlitz Creek
July 14 – That Beatles Thing
July 21 – Frantic Kingdom
July 28 – Brena
DELTON: MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 6:30p.m. & 8:30 p.m. Saturdays
Where: William Smith Memorial Park, 511 Orchard St., Delton
LINEUP:
June 11 – (6:30 p.m.) Cover2Duo, (8:30 p.m.) Dave Bannester
July 9 – (6:30 p.m.) Grumpy Old Men (8:30 pm) Schlitz Creek
September 10 – (6:30 p.m.). – Tami Ford, (8:30 p.m.) Daves @ 7
DOUGLAS: SUMMER FAMILY CONCERT SERIES
When: 6 p.m., Sundays
Where: Community Church of Douglas, 6874 Wiley Rd., Douglas
LINEUP:
June 12 – Curt Dykema and Friends
July 24 – Curt Dykema and Friends
July 31 – Adam Locker
August 7 – Leah Morrison in Concert
August 14 – The Adams Family
EAST GRAND RAPIDS: CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: 6 p.m. Mondays
Where: John Collins Park, 650 Lakeside Dr. SE, East Grand Rapids
LINEUP:
June 13 – Prior Noon
June 20 – BareNaked 90s
June 27 – Coty Bouchard
July 11 – Whorled
July 18 – Sleevetones
July 25 – The Stones Soul Rhythm Band
EAST LANSING: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Fridays
Where: Ann Street Plaza (corner of Albert & M.A.C. Avenues), East Lansing
LINEUP:
July 8 – TBA
July 15 – TBA
July 22 – Taylor Taylor
July 29 – Jordan Hamilton
August 5 – Cross Eyed Strangers
August 12 – On the Lash
ELK RAPIDS: EVENING ON RIVER STREET
When: 6 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: River Street, Elk Rapids
LINEUP:
June 29 – Dags und Timmah!
July 6 – Brotha James
July 13 – Nick Vasquez
July 20 – Delilah DeWylde
July 27 – Drew Hale
August 3 – Sweetwater Blues Band
August 10 – Plumville Project
ELK RAPIDS: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES @ THE HARBOR
When: 7 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Cedar Street, Elk Rapids
LINEUP:
June 26 – Eric Engblade
July 2 – 1000 Watt Prophets
July 3 (Sunday) – Birds of Prey
July 16 – The Gasoline Gypsies
August 5 – Aaron Benjamin
FENNVILLE: CITY HALL SUMMER MUSIC CONCERT
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: City Hall 125 Maple St., Fennville
LINEUP:
July 7 – Deerfield Run
July 14 – Ramblxr
July 21 – Mulebone
July 28 – The Hired Hands
August 4 – Water Street Wranglers
August 11 – Code Hand
August 18 – Drew Nelson and Highway 2
August 25 – Great Lakes Brass
FREMONT: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 119 W. Main St., Fremont
LINEUP:
June 9 –Braunschweiger Blues Band
June 16 – Hark Up
June 23 – TBA
June 30 – Pete “Big Dog” Fetters
July 7 – The General Assembly Band
July 14 – Judy Street
July 20 – 23 – National Baby Food Festival
July 28 – Wyatt and Shari Knapp
FRUITPORT: DANCING INTO THE SUNSET
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Pomona Park Bandshell, 47 S. Third Ave., Fruitport
LINEUP:
June 9 – Static Line
June 16 – Bourne Bros.
June 23 – Silverado
June 30 – Valken Band
July 7 (6:30 p.m.) – Military Night – Silverado Band w/ Voices of Freedom
July 14 – The Adams Family
July 21 – The 6-Pak
July 28 – The Carl Webb Band
August 4 – Sea Cruisers
August 11 – Bucket O Maybes
August 18 – Butch Grendell & the Unbreakable Pride
August 25 – Scott Spees – Wesco Popcorn Night
August 30 (Tuesday) – Scottville Clowns Band
GRAND HAVEN: COURTYARD CONCERTS’ FREE FRIDAY NIGHT SUMMER CONCERTS
When: 6:15 p.m. Fridays
Where: Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven
LINEUP (Some Opening Acts TBA):
June 17 – Yam Haus
June 24 – Brian Dunne
July 1 – Drew Nelson & Hwy. 2 feat. Peter “Madcat” Ruth
July 8 – The Young Fables, Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls
July 15 – Willy Porter, Kaitlin Rose
July 22 – Kim Richey
Aug. 12 – Brendan James
Aug. 19 – Dan Rodriguez
Aug. 26 – Albert Lee
Sept. 2 – Sarah Peacock
GRAND HAVEN: MUSIC ON THE GRAND
When: 7 p.m. (June & July) 6:30 (August) Wednesdays
Where: Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, Downtown Grand Haven
LINEUP:
June 8 – Spring Lake High School Jazz Band
June 15 – Livin’ The Dream
June 22 -Sea Cruisers
June 29 – Hark Up
July 6 – Carl Webb Band
July 13 – Cool Lemon Jazz
July 20 – Silverado
July 27 – 6-Pak
August 10 – Lakeshore Big Band
August 17 – Great Scott
August 24 – Frank Eimer
August 31 – Entourage
GRAND HAVEN: PRAISE BY THE PIER
When: 7 p.m. Sundays
Where: 101 North Harbor, Grand Haven
LINEUP:
June 19 – Hark Up Music
June 26 – Go & Tell
July 3 – Resonate Church
July 10 – Coopersville CRC
July 17 – Deb Perry & Friends
July 24 – Hark Up Music
July 31 – Harvest Church
August 7 – BBOP
August 14 – Church of the Living God
August 21 – Deb Perry & Friends
August 28 – Hark Up Music & Community Choir
GRAND HAVEN: WAWL SOUNDS OF SUMMER SERIES – BOLT PARK
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Bolt Park, corner of Pennoyer & Beechtree, Grand Haven
LINEUP:
June 21 – Van Mason
June 28 – Catfish and the Man
July 5 – Carl Webb
July 12 – Sweet Justice
July 19 – Don Middlebrook
July 26 – HyRdr
August 2 – Brass Band of Grand Haven
GRAND HAVEN: WAWL SOUNDS OF SUMMER SERIES – POTTAWATOMIE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Pottawatomie Park, 15600 Comstock St., Grand Haven
LINEUP:
July 6 – U’Neek
July 13 – Big Nick and the Rhythm Kings
July 20 – The Electric Red
July 27 – Spike the Media
GRAND LEDGE: MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Jaycee Park, 525 E. River St., Grand Ledge
LINEUP:
June 23 – Three Men and a Tenor
June 30 – Claim Jumpers
July 7 – GL Bums
July 14 – Global Village
July 21 – The Frog King
July 28 – Seacruisers
August 4 – Jack Pine Savages
August 11 – Stone Street Revival
August 18 – StarFarm
GRAND RAPIDS: GRAM ON THE GREEN
When: 6 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Grand Rapids Art Museum terrace, 101 Monroe Center NE, Grand Rapids
LINEUP:
July 21 – Molly, After Ours
July 28 – Andrea von Kampen, Brie Stoner
Aug. 4 – The Music Thar Raised Us: History of Black Music
Aug. 11 – The Rachel Brooke Band, Reverend Jesse Ray
GRAND RAPIDS: RED SHIELD SUMMER CONCERTS SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays (free dinner to first 200 attendees starts at 6 p.m., concerts start at 7 p.m.)
Where: The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2500 S Division, Grand Rapids
LINEUP:
May 18 – Cool2Duel
June 22 – Steve Spees
Aug. 17 – Local youth musicians and Barbara Jean
GRAND RAPIDS: RELAX AT ROSA
When: Noon Thursdays
Where: Rosa Park Circle, 135 Monroe Center NW, Grand Rapids
LINEUP:
July 21 – La Furia del Ritmo
July 28 -Lipstick Jodi
August 4 – Cabildo
August 11 – James Reeser & the Backstreet Driver
August 18 – Max Lockwood & Eric O’Daly Band
August 25 – Origami Button
September 8 – The Hacky Turtle
GRANDVILLE: MUSIC AT THE COMMONS
When: 6 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Grandville Community Commons, 4055 Maple St. SW Grandville
LINEUP:
June 9 – Don Middlebrook & the Pearl Drivers
June 16 – Moonshot
June 23 – Pretzel Logic
GREENVILLE: RHYTHM ON THE RIVER
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Tower Riverside Park, Franklin & Lafayette Streets, Greenville
LINEUP:
June 23 – Sea Cruisers
June 30 – Hark Up
July 7 – Sam Willemstein and Josh Gaines
July 14 – Messin Around Band
July 21 – Flat River Band
July 28 – Flashback
August 4 – The Adams Family
August 11 -Kenny and the JJ’s
GULL LAKE: TEDDY’S LANDING
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Teddy’s Landing, 12485 E. D Ave., Richland
LINEUP:
May 26 – Brothers Proper
June 2 – Rusty Nails
June 9 – Brian Schultz
June 16 – Brothers Proper
June 23 – Kristen Johanna
June 30 – Neil Jansen
July 7 – Lexi Adams
July 14 – Chris Karl
July 21 – Alan Baldon and Mardi Peters
July 28 -Brothers Proper
August 4 – Triple Root
August 11 – Brian Schultz
August 18 – Neil Jansen
August 25 – Brother Proper
September 1 – Banjovi
September 8 – Rusty Nails
HARBOR SPRINGS: FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 6:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: Marina Park, 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs
LINEUP:
July 8 – Ty Parkins
July 15 – Two Track Mind
July 29 – Soul’d Out
August 5 – i.a.m.james
August 19 – Jelly Roll Blues Band
HART: HART HISTORIC DISTRICT CONCERTS
When: 7 p.m. Fridays
Where: Corner of Lincoln and Union, Hart
LINEUP:
July 1 – Silverado
July 1 – Silverado
July 8 – The Wombats
July 15 – Smokin’ Dobroleles
July 22 – The Substitutes
July 29 – Eighty Cows
August 5 – Better Than One
HART: MUSIC ON THE COMMONS
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Hart Commons (corner of Main Street and State Street), Hart
LINEUP:
June 16 – Evan Allen
June 23 – 80 Cows
July 2 (Saturday) – Stolen Horses Band
July 7 – Second Chances Band
July 14 – Silverado
July 21 – i.am.james
July 28 – The Guitars of Dutch Henry
August 4 – Patty PerShayla & The Mayhaps
August 11 – Drew Hale Band
HARTFORD: CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Ely Park, N. Maple St., Hartford
LINEUP:
June 2 – Down Maggie
June 9 – SMC Brass Band
June 16 – Blue Water Rockers
June 23 – Past Time
June 30 – High Life Band
July 7 – Jimmy and the Mortals
July 14 – Lake Effect Jazz Big Band
July 21 – Jared Knox
July 28 – Van Dyke Review
August 4 – Elvis Tribute – Tim Dudley
August 11 – Casco Community Band
August 18 – Undertaker’s Blues Band
August 25 – Blue Shoe Jazz
HASLETT: FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Fridays
Where: Lake Lansing Park South, 1621 Pike St., Haslett
LINEUP:
June 3 – Don Middlebrook and the Pearl Divers
June 10 – Full House
June 17 – Roadside Attraction
June 24 – Brenda Loomis
July 1 – Meridian Community Band
July 8 – Glen Erin/Crossbow
July 15 – Sea Cruisers
July 22 – Kathleen and the Bridge Street Band
July 29 – Stone Revival
August 5 – Parted Waters
August 12 – Frog King
August 19 – Tony Thompson featuring Invasion Band
August 26 – Showdown
HASTINGS: COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Thornapple Plaza, 301 E. State St, Hastings
LINEUP:
July 6 – Blue Water Ramblers
July 13 – Dave at 7
July 20 – Thornapple Jazz Orchestra
July 27 – Spencer LaJoye
August 3 – Gee Louise
August 10 – Jessie Kline
August 17 – AmpRage
August 24 – Grumpy Old Men
HASTINGS: HASTINGS CITY BAND
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Thornapple Plaza 301 E State St, Hastings
LINEUP:
June 1 – Band Favorites
June 8 – An Evening with John Williams
June 15 – A Night on Broadway
June 22 – CineMagic!
June 29 – A Tribute to America
HICKORY CORNERS: WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN
When: 5 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners
LINEUP:
MAY 4 – Brothers Proper
May 11, June 29, September 28 – Chris Karl
May 18 – Formal Invitation, Weis and Hunt Duo
May 25, September 21 – Brian McClure
June 1, July 13, August 24 – Hi-Views
June 8 – Don Field
June 15 – Full Measure
June 22 – Rock Island Ramblers
July 6 – Blue Water Rockers
July 20 – Cole Hansen
July 27, September 7 – RetroVibe
August 3 – Allegan Brass Collective
August 10 – The Jazz & Blue Heads
August 17 – Full Measure
August 31 – Jack Dastoli
September 14 – AP Dailey News
HILLSDALE: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Mrs. Stocks Park, 120 E Bacon St., Hillsdale
LINEUP:
July 19 – Midnite Stew
July 26 – Bob Pogue
August 2 – In Accord
August 9 – Town & Country Chorus
HOLLAND: SUMMER CONCERTS
When: 6:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Dr., Holland
LINEUP:
June 17 – Funkle Jesse
June 24 – Momz Attic
July 1 – Franklin Park
July 8 – Stolen Horses
July 15 – Toppermost Beatles Tribute
July 22 – Grupo Motivo
July 29 – Joe Johnson and the Bluesback Band
August 5 – The Moxie Strings
August 12 – Grupo Super Nove
HOLLAND: THURSDAYS AT THE FELT
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Felt Mansion, 6597 138th Ave., Holland
LINEUP:
July 7 – Brena
July 14 – Bakker and Hanegraaf
July 21 -DownRiver Dan
July 28 – Delilah DeWylde
HOLLAND: AMERICAN LEGION BAND SHOWS
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland
LINEUP:
June 7 – August 9
HOLT: MUSIC IN THE GARDEN
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Veterans Memorial Gardens, 2074 N Aurelius Rd., Holt,
LINEUP:
July 14 – Corzo Effect
July 21 – Bypass
July 28 – Be Kind Rewind 90s Tribute
HOWARD CITY: MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Ensley Park, Shaw Street at Sherman Street, Howard City
LINEUP:
July 5 – Blue Water Ramblers
July 12 – Sea Cruisers
July 19 – The Adams Family
July 26 – Mark Swanson Trio
August 2 – Pretzel Logic and National Night Out
August 9 – Don Middlebrook and the Pearl Divers
HUDSONVILLE: CONCERTS ON THE GREEN
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Veterans Park, 3275 Central Boulevard, Hudsonville
LINEUP:
June 2 – Brena
June 9 – Alan Turner
June 16 – Great Scott
June 23 – DB and the Dinos
JENISON: GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET
When: 6 p.m. Mondays
Where: Georgetown Farmer’s Market, 1525 Baldwin St., Jenison
LINEUP:
June 6 – Dylan Holmes
June 13 – Country Current
June 20 – Dale Wicks
June 27 – Dave Veenstra
July 11 – Ben Erhart
July 18 – Blue Jazz Ensemble
July 25 – Max Morrison
August 1 – Dale Wicks
August 8 – Dave Veenstra
August 15 -Marty Miller
August 22 – Keys to the Kool
August 29 – Daniel Kalicki
JENISON: MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 6 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Rosewood Park, 18th Avenue and Rosewood Street, Jenison
LINEUP:
July 19 – Blue Jay Budge
July 26 – Don Middlebrook
August 2 – Great Scott/Mainstreet Dueling Pianos
August 9 – Great Scott/Mainstreet Dueling Pianos
KALAMAZOO: BEATS ON BATES
When: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Bates Alley between Pitcher and Portage Streets, Kalamazoo
LINEUP:
June 1 – Captain Cat
June 8 – Blue Back
June 16 – The Incantations J.Cam.G
June 22 – Flizz-E
June 29 – Zion Lion
July 6 – Sam Luna Band
July 13– Samuel Nalangira’s Trioa
July 20 – FlyLiteGemini
July 27 – Chick & the Boomers, DJ Conscious, Courtney Moore, Mitchie Moore
August 3 – Sherdizzil
August 10 – Kalamazoo Academy of Rock
August 17 – Pitner Whitnick
August 24 – Yolanda Lavender
August 31 – Out of Favor Boy
KALAMAZOO: CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: 4 p.m. Sundays
Where: Bronson Park, 200 S. Rose St., Kalamazoo
LINEUP:
June 5 – Samuel Nalangira Ensemble (Music from Uganda)
June 12 – Kalamazoo Concert Band
July 2 (Saturday)- Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra (7 p.m)
July 10 – Denise Davis & The Motor City Sensations
August 21 – Farmers Alley “Best of Broadway
KALAMAZOO: LUNCHTIME LIVE
When: 11:30 a.m. Fridays
Where: Bronson Park, 200 S. Rose St., Kalamazoo
LINEUP:
June 10 – Megan Dooley
June 17 – Dehurricane
June 24 – Kari Lynch
July 1 – Carrie & the McFerrinheits
July 8 – Mike Struwin
July 15 – Sam Luna & Sage Castleberry from the Sam Luna Band
July 22 – Jordan Hamilton
July 29 – Monte Pride
August 5 – Kanola Band
August 12 – Pinter Whitlock
August 26 – Serita’s Black Rose
September 2 – i.am.james
KALAMAZOO: MUSIC IN THE PLAZA
When: 5 p.m. Fridays
Where: Haymarket Plaza, N 159 Edwards St.
LINEUP:
June 24 – INDIKA
July 8 – Caildo
August 5 – Kanola Band
KALAMAZOO: STATE ON THE STREET
When: 5:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: Kalamazoo State Theatre, 404 S Burdick St., Kalamazoo
LINEUP:
July 15 – “Kalamazoo State Theatre Birthday” featuring The Insiders: A Tribute to Tom Petty
August 5 – Serita’s Black Rose & Art Hop
August 19 – Rene Meave
KALEVA: LOG CABIN CONCERTS
When: 7 p.m. Fridays
Where: Log Cabin Theater, Walter & Panu Streets, Kaleva
LINEUP:
August 5 – Truck Driver Bingo Band
August 12 – Mary Sue Wilkinson
August 19 – Ruth & Max Bloomquist
August 26 – Barefoot
Cabildo (Photo/Derek Ketchum)
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Behind Kentwood City Hall, 4900 Breton Ave. SE, Kentwood
LINEUP:
June 16 – The Max Lockwood Band
June 23 – The Kittens and the Tonics
June 30 – The Soul Syndicate
July 14 – Par-llo Connection
July 21 – Cabildo
July 28 – Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra
August 4 – The Moxie Strings
August 11 – Brena
LAINGSBURG: MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: Various times, Sundays
Where: Bates Scout Park, 6923-6999 Meridian Rd.
LINEUP:
July 10 – Once Removed (5 p.m.)
July 24 – Creatures (2 p.m.)
Mocha & the Lattes (4 p.m.)
LAINGSBURG: MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays & Fridays
Where: 255 W. McClintock, Laingsburg
LINEUP:
July 14 – Atomic Annie
July 21 – Deerfield Run Band
July 28 – Kathleen and the Bridge Street Band
July 29 – Sudden Impact
August 4 – Tom Ropel Band
August 11 – Whiskey Diski & the Barrel Boys
August 18 – Universe Band
LAKE CITY: MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: 115 E. John St., Lake City
LINEUP:
June 30 – The Gaels (Irish band)
July 14 – John and Kate
July 21 – Blue Water Ramblers
July 28 – Adam Joynt Band
Aug 4 – The Foresters
LAKE ORION: WILDWOOD AMPHITHEATER
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Ct.
LINEUP:
June 14 – North Oakland Concert Series Band
June 21 – Lake Orion High School Band
June 28 – Shattered – Tribute to the Rolling Stones
July 12 – The Look
July 19 – Byron in Motion
July 26 – Persuasion
August 2 – Cast in Cornbread
August 9 – Beatles Tribute – Dig a Phony
LAKEVIEW: MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Lakeside Park, 633 South Lincoln, Lakeview
LINEUP:
June 29 – The Gravel Ridge Band
July 6 – Free Flight
July 13 – Delilah DeWylde
July 20 – Mulebone
July 27 – Westside Soul Surfers
Aug 3 – The Schrock Brothers
Aug 10 – The Guinness Brothers
Aug 17 – New Third Coast
Aug 24 The Jimmies
LANSING: CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Various park locations in Lansing
LINEUP:
June 15 – Tim Hunt’s Duelling Piano (Durant Park 719 N Washington Ave., Lansing)
June 22- Mikkey Austen – (Comstock Park – 1005 Princeton Ave., Lansing)
June 29 – Jackpine Savages – (Hunter Park 1400 E Kalamazoo St., Lansing)
July 4 (Monday) – Lansing Concert Band (Riverfront Park 915 Platt St., Lansing)
July 13 – Sea Cruisers – (Turner Dodge House -100 East North St., Lansing)
July 20 – Ritmo – (Marscot Park – 1720 Waycross Dr., Lansing)
July 27 – Tejano Sound – (Frances Park – 2701 Moores River Dr., Lansing
August 3 – Global Village (Davis Park – 5500 Pleasant Grove Rd., Lansing)
LANSING: DELTA TOWNSHIP MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Sharp Park, Elwood Road, Lansing
LINEUP:
May 17 – Global Village with School of Rocks and special Guest Rebecca Brunner
June 21 – The Frog King (Neil Diamond Tribute Band) with Tim Hunt's Dueling Pianos & Rum Runners Reunion Show
July 19 – Jack Pine Savages featuring Freddie Cunningham from Root Doctor with Shelby and Jake
August 16 – Sea Cruisers with Brian Bristol
LELAND: MUSIC IN THE AIR
When: Selected dates and times
Where: Lawn of the Old Art Building, 111 South Main St. Leland
LINEUP:
June 30 – TSO Brass Quintet presents “Patriot Brass”
July 7 – i.am.james
July 14 – The Bourdains
July 28 – Hot n’Bothered
August 4 – Miriam Picó with special guest Ryan Younce
August 11 –Dr. Mezraq Ramli and friends
August 18 – Myron Elkins & The Dying Breed
August 25 – King Possum
Sept. 1 – Charlie Millard Band
Kari Lynch (Photo/Eric Stoike)
LOWELL: SHOWBOAT SIZZLIN’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Riverwalk Plaza, 113 Riverwalk Plaza, Lowell
LINEUP:
June 16 – Mungion
June 23 – The Accidentals
June 30 – Grand Rapids Sweet Adelines / Great Lakes Chorus
July 7 – The Insiders: Tom Petty Tribute Band
July 8 – Sea Cruisers
July 14 – Kaitlin Rose & The Band of Thorns
July 21 – Luke Winslow-King Band
July 28 – Stone Street Revival
August 4 – Jake Kershaw
August 18 – Kari Lynch Band
August 25 – The Adams Family Band / Natchez Trace
LUDINGTON: FRIENDS OF LUDINGTON STATE PARK SUMMER SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays
Where: Ludington State Park Amphitheater, 8800 West M-116, Hamlin Township
LINEUP:
June 15 – Rupert Wates
June 18 – Wyatt and Shari Knapp
June 29 – Dave Martin and Band
July 2 – Awesome Distraction
July 9 – Hick’s with Picks
July 13 – Road Less Traveled
July 20 – Canopy Space
July 23 -PlainhJane Glory
August 13 – Uneven Ground
August 20 – Mike Lenich
August 27 – Salt City Dixie Jazz Band
LUDINGTON: FRIENDS OF LUDINGTON STATE PARK SUMMER SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays
Where: Ludington State Park, Lake Michigan Beach House, 8800 West M-116, Hamlin Township
LINEUP:
July 2 – Lee Murdock
July 9 – Chloe Kimes and Band
July 27 – J. Bommarito
August 3 – Chris Vallillo
September 3 – Tim Grimm
LUDINGTON: LACA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Waterfront Park Pavilion, 391 S. William St., Ludington
LINEUP:
June 22- Bill Malone’s Jackpine Savages
June 29 – Ted Alan and the OverPrivileged
July 6 – Double Trouble- Mary Rademacher & Francesca Amari w/ The Mark Kahny Band
July 13 – James Armstrong
July 20 – Greg Nagy’s Men of Leisure
July 27 – Bobby Murray’s All Stars
August 3 – Planet D Nonet
August 10 – Robert Pace’s Natures Brew
August 17 – Paul Nelson Band
August 24 – Eat-It-Up Quartet feat. Ellie Martin
August 31 – Duffy King Koalition
LUDINGTON STATE PARK: BIG SABLE POINT LIGHTHOUSE
When: 1 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Big Sable Point Lighthouse, 5611 N. Lighthouse Dr., Ludington
LINEUP:
June 25 – AsparaGrass
September 24 – High Lonesome
LUDINGTON STATE PARK: BIG SABLE POINT LIGHTHOUSE
When: 1 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Big Sable Point Lighthouse, 5611 N. Lighthouse Dr., Ludington
LINEUP:
July 14 – Grinder Gordie
July 28- Ruthie Eilers and Frank Galante
August 11 -Joe Irelan
August 25 – Chris Kennedy & Eric Michaels
LUDINGTON: RHYTHM AND DUNES CONCERTS
When: 6 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Waterfront Park Pavilion, 391 S. William St., Ludington
LINEUP:
July 30 – Union Guns
August 6 – Your Generation
LUDINGTON: SUNSET BEACH BONFIRES
When: 8 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Stearns Beach Park, Stearns Outer Drive, Ludington
LINEUP:
June 23 – Jimmy Dodson Jr
July 28 – Eric Engblade
August 25 – RetroVibe
MANISTEE: MANISTEE SHORELINE SHOWCASE
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: 1st Street Beach Rotary Gazebo, Manistee
LINEUP:
June 21 – Bill Malone’s Jackpine Savages
June 28 – Ted Alan and the OverPrivileged
July 5 – Double Trouble-Mary Rademacher/Francesca Amari w the Mark Kahny Band
July 12 – James Armstrong
July 19 – Greg Nagy’s Men of Leisure
July 26 – Bobby Murray’s All Stars
Aug 2 – Planet D Nonet
Aug 9 – Robert Pace’s Natures Brew
Aug 16 – Paul Nelson Band
Aug 23 – Eat-it-Up Quartet featuring Ellie Martin
Aug 30 -Duffy King Koalition
MANISTEE: ROOTS ON THE RIVER
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: 100-199 Memorial Dr., Manistee
LINEUP:
July 14 – i.am.james
July 21 – Chloe Kimes
July 28 – Blue Water Ramblers
August 4 – Plain Jane Glory
August 11 – Ben Traverse
MECOSTA: MUSIC ON THE RIVER
When: 6:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: Bromley Park, 395 W. Main St., Mecosta
LINEUP:
July 15: Zydeco Ziggie and Duex Blue
July 22: Country Classics
July 29: Free Flight
August 5: Larsen Brothers Band
August 12: Dixie Ramblers Jazz Band
August 19: Derek Winter Band
August 26: Sea Cruisers
MIDDLEVILLE: RIVERBANK MUSIC SERIES
When: 6:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: DDA New Amphitheater, Lions Sesquicentennial Park, 91 E. Main St., Middleville
LINEUP:
June 3 – Pinter Whitnick
June 10 – Special Guest Classic Rock / Bob Seger
June 17 – Rock Shop
June 24 – Lew Russ Band
July 1 – Crooked Roots
July 8 – TYPO 50’s
July 15 – Mickeys
July 22 – Kitten & Tonic
July 29 – Fat Animals Soul
August 5 – Tony Fields & Doug Decker
August 12 – Skeletones
August 19 – Out of Favor Boys
MONTAGUE: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Montague Bandshell, 8636 Water St., Montague
LINEUP:
June 14 – Bootstraps Boy
June 21 – Deerfield Run
June 28 – Westside Soul Surfers
July 5 – Edye Evans Hyde Trio
July 12 – Magic Bus
July 19 – Oat Bran Boys
July 26 – Jesse Ray & the Carolina Catfish
August 2 – Flexadecibel
August 9 – Grace Theisen
August 16 – North Grove Killers
MOUNT PLEASANT: SUMMER SERIES
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Island Park Arts Pavilion, 331 Main St., Mt. Pleasant
LINEUP:
June 2 – Elden Kelly
June 9 – Scott Peterson
June 15 – Darrell Boger
June 22 – Kaylyn Pace
June 30 – Delilah DeWylde
July 7 – Wyatt and Shari Knapp
July 14 – Sean Miller
July 21 – Siusan O’Rourke & Zig Zietler
July 28 – Stella
MUSKEGON: MCGRAFT PARK
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: McGraft Park, 2204 Glen Ave., Muskegon
LINEUP:
July 12 – Silverado
July 19 – Serita’s Black Rose
July 26 – Legal Rehab
August 4 – Westside Soul Surfers
August 9 – “Pan” Franek, Zosia & The Polka Towners
August 16 – Aofie Scott
August 23 – The 6 Pak
MUSKEGON: PARTIES IN THE PARK
When: 5 p.m. Fridays
Where: Hackley Park, Muskegon
LINEUP:
June 3 – Magic Bus
June 17 – Stolen Horses
July 8 – Brother Elsey, SIRSY
July 22 – Hannah Ethe Hip llis, Upcoast Kin
July 29 – The Hip Pocket
August 5 – Taylor Scott Band, Nathan Walton & the Remedy
August 19 – Distracted
August 26 – Flexadecibal, Aaron Benjamin
NEW BUFFALO: MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: New Buffalo Township Memorial Park, 17425 Red Arrow Hwy., New Buffalo
LINEUP:
June 22 – Edgar Willbury Experience
June 29 – Generation Gap
July 6 – Chicken Dolphin
July 13 – Vintage Postcard
July 20 – Van Dyke Revue
July 27 – Whateverly Brothers
August 3 – Blue Shoes
August 10 – Vickie Page Band
August 17 – Jackson Band
August 23 – Past Time
August 30 – What You See Is What You Get
September 7 – Open Mic Night
NILES: MUSIC AND MORE
When: 6 p.m. Sundays
Where: Riverfront Park, Wayne Street to Front Street, Niles
LINEUP:
June 12 – Paul Erdman
June 19 – Touch of Texas
June 26 – Phil Anderson
July 3 – Imphormal (electric cello)
July 10 – The Toona’s
July 17 – PastTime (50s rock)
July 24 – Boogie Woogie Kid (swing)
July 31 – Darryl Buchanan (R & B)
Aug 7 – Tim Dudley (Elvis)
August 14 – The Erly
August 21 – Lake Effect Jazz Band
August 28 – Raucous Leo
September 4 – VanDyke Revue
September 11 – Hey Annie
September 18 – Brian McClure (Celtic)
NORTHPORT OMENA: MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Fridays
Where: G.M. Dame Marina Park, 105 N. Rose St., Northport
LINEUP:
June 24 – Soul Patch
July 1 – New Third Coast
July 8 – Igor & amp; the Red Elvis’s
July 15 – 1000 Watt Prophets
July 22 – Mule Bone
July 29 – Reverand Raven & amp; the Chain Smoking Altar Boys
August 5 – Dune Brothers
August 12 – Thunderwude
August 19 – Looking Forward
August 26 – To Be Announced
September 2 – Ron Getz/Don Julin Quartet
ONEKAMA: CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Mondays
Where: Portage Lake M-22 and Onekama
LINEUP:
July 18 – Elvis Tribute featuring Jake Slater
July 25 – Jim Hawley
August 1 – Blue Water Ramblers
August 8 – Funtastic
August 15 – K Jones and the Benzie Playboys
OSHTEMO: MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 6 p.m. Sundays
Where: Flesher Field, 3664 South 9th St., Oshtemo
LINEUP:
June 26 – Schlitz Creek
July 10 – The Michigan Nightingales
August 28 – Corn Fed Girls
Matt Gabriel (Courtesy Photo)
PARCHMENT: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 6:30 p.m. Sundays
Where: Kindleberger Park, 650 S. Riverview Dr., Parchment
LINEUP:
July 11(Monday) – Matt Giraud
July 17 – Matt Gabriel
July 24 – Gordon Lightfoot Tribute
July 31 – Blue Water Ramblers
August 7 – Moonshot
August 14 – Gizzae
August 21 – Kari Lynch
PAW PAW: PAW PAW FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 6:30 p.m. Sundays
Where: Maple Lake Amphitheatre Park, 106 W Michigan Ave., Paw Paw
LINEUP:
July 17 – The Skeletones
July 24 – Chick and the Boomers
July 31- Zion Lions
August 7 – Bronk Bros
August 14 – Billy Mack and the Juke Joint Johnnies
August 21 – Teddy Roberts and the Mouths
August 28 – The Unknowns
PENTWATER: CIVIC BAND SHOWS
When: 8 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Pentwater Village Green, 327 S Hancock St., Pentwater
LINEUP:
June 23 – August 25
PLAINWELL: SUMMER CONCERTS
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Bandshell at 250 N. Anderson St., Plainwell
LINEUP:
May 25 – Plainwell High School Jazz Band & Choir
June 1 – River Cities Concert Band
June 8 – Zion Lion
June 15 – Blue Water Ramblers
June 22 – Out of the Favor Boys
June 29 – Gordon Lightfoot Tribute
July 6 – Otsego Jazz Ensemble
July 13 – Michael Snell Band
July 20 – Dave’s at 7:00
July 27 – The Distractions
PORTAGE: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – OVERLANDER BANDSHELL
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Central Park, 7999 S. Westnedge, Portage
LINEUP:
June 9 – Denise Davis & The Motor City Sensations
June 30 – Governor's Own 126th Army Band
July 14 – HairMania
August 11 – Jeffrey Cavataio
September 8 – First Call
PORTAGE: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – CELERY FLATS PARK
When: 4:30 p.m. & 6:30 Fridays
Where: Celery Flats Historical Area, 7335 Garden Lane, Portage
LINEUP:
May 27 – Vince Miller & Chris Forestieri (4:30), McKinney Brown Band (6:30 p.m.)
June 24 – Dana Scott (4:30), FlyliteGemini (6:30)
July 22 – Dogpatch Lullaby (4:30), Iconix (6:30)
August 26 – Orchestra Jammbo’laya & Friends (4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
September 23 – TBA (4:30 p.m.), The Psychoacoustics (6:30 p.m.)
PORTLAND: TWO RIVERS SOUNDS OF SUMMER
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Two Rivers Park, Dixie Highway, Portland
LINEUP:
July 14 – Kick Back
July 21 – Cover Brothers
July 28 – Flat Water
August 4 – TLG
August 11 – We Three Strings
August 25 – Epic Fall
PRUDENVILLE: TRESTLE PARK SUMMER CONCERTS
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Trestle Park, 2378 Gladwin Rd., Prudenville
LINEUP:
June 16 – StoneHengz
June 30 – Risque’
July 21 – Slick Jimmy
August 4 – Moonshot
August 18 (6:30 p.m.) – Great Scott
QUINCY: SOUNDS OF SUMMER
When: 6 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Quincy Village Park, N. Main St., Quincy
LINEUP:
June 16 – Scotty Butters
June 23 – Day Break Trio
June 30 – Jim Stout Band
July 14 – The Latiude Band
July 21 – Delbert Walling
July 28 – The Orphans
August 4 – Unified
August 18 – Pomegranate Whiskey Band
August 25 – Country Line Band
REED CITY: CROSSROAD PICNIC SHOWCASE
When: 7 p.m. Fridays
Where: Rambadt Park Campground 700 Park St., Reed City
LINEUP:
June 24 – Jack Savages
July 1 – Ted Allen and the Underprivileged feat. Rob Smith
July 8 – Double Trouble – Mary Rademacher/Francesca Amari w/ Mark Kahny Band
July 15 – James Armstrong
July 22 – Greg Nagy's Men of Leisure
July 29 – Bobby Murray
August 5 – Planet D Nonet
August 12 – Robert Pace’s Natural Brew feat. Rick Hicks
August 19 – Paul Nelson Band
August 26 – Eat-It-Up Trio featuring Michael Harrison & Ellie Martin
RICHLAND: SUMMERTIME LIVE
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Richland Area Community Center, 9400 East CD Ave., Richland
LINEUP:
July 8 – SHOUT! A Fabulous Tribute to the Fab Four
ROCKFORD: ROGUE RIVER BLUES SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Garden Park Stage along White Pine Trail, downtown Rockford
LINEUP:
June 14 – Paul Nelson Band
June 21 – Jake Kershaw
June 28 – Thirsty Perch Blues Band
July 5 – Harper & Midwest Kind
July 12 – Serita’s Black Rose
July 19 – Fast Hands Band
July 26 – Kosmic Mama & The Holding Co. (Janis Joplin Tribute)
After the Blues
Aug. 2 – Roosevelt Diggs
Aug. 9 – Patty PerShayla & The Mayhaps
Aug. 16 – Stone Soul Rhythm Band
ROSCOMMON: GAZEBO SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: CRAF Center, 606 Lake St., Roscommon
LINEUP:
June 8 – Jazz Collective
June 22 – Oh Brother Big Sister
July 6 – Matt Gabriel
July 20 – Brotherly Angst
August 3 – Nathan Walton
ST. JOHNS: BROWN BAG SERIES
When: Noon Fridays
Where: St. Johns Rotary Pavilion, 107 E. Railroad St., St. Johns
LINEUP:
July 15 – Steven Easterling, Jeff Richards
July 22 – Swift Brothers
July 29 – Clique Vocals
August 5 – Sally Potter
August 12 – Kate Hinote Trio
August 19 – Steven Berkemeier
August 26 – Siusan O’Rourke & Zig Zeitler
ST. JOHNS: IT’S A THURSDAY THING
When: 5 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Downtown St. Johns, St. Johns
LINEUP:
June 23, August 18, September 8 – Louie Longoria
June 30 – Scott Peterson
July 14, July 28 – Darin Larner
July 21, August 25, September 15 – Jim Pontack
August 4 – Michael Gorham
ST. JOHNS: CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Performance Shell in St. Johns City Park, 805 W. Park St., St. Johns
LINEUP:
June 15 – The RFD Boys
June 22 – Capital City Brass Band
June 29 – Surf Zup
July 6 – Lansing Concert Band
July 13 – C.A.R.M.A
July 20 – Toppermost
July 27 – Ryan Dehues
August 3 – The Louie Longoria Band
August 10 – Detroit Retro Society
August 17 – Frendz
August 24 – Mirando & the M80s
August 31 – Matt King
ST. JOSEPH: FRIDAY NIGHTS
When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: John E.N. Howard Bandshell, corner of Lake Boulevard and Port Street, St. Joseph
LINEUP:
June 17 – PastTime
July 15 – Lake Effect Jazz Big Band
August 19 – St. Joe Jack and The Good Time Co.
September 16 – St. Joe High School Jazz Ensemble
ST. JOSEPH: ST. JOSEPH MUNICIPAL & JAZZ BAND CONCERTS
When: 7 p.m. Sundays
Where: John E. N. Howard Band Shell, Lions Park Dr., St. Joseph
LINEUP:
July 3 – Municipal Band Concert
July 10 – Municipal Band Concert
July 17 – Jazz Band Concert
July 24 – Municipal Band Concert
July 31 – Municipal Band Concert
August 7 – Municipal Band Concert
August 14 – Jazz Band Concert
August 21 – Municipal Band Concert
August 28 – Municipal Band Concert
September 4 – Municipal Band Concert
September 5 (Mon) – Municipal Band Concert
SAUGATUCK: WICKS MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Wicks Park, 452 Water St., Saugatuck
LINEUP:
June 22 – The Sessions
June 29 – Nate Holley
July 6 – Vincent Miller & Chris Forestieri
July 13 – Rock Shop
July 20 – Hurricane
July 27 – Don Middlebrook and the Pearl Divers
August 3 – Funkle Jesse
August 10 – Sea Cruisers
August 17 – Cheap Dates
August 24 – Brenda Loomis
SILVER LAKE: NIGHTS AT THE LIGHTS AT THE LITTLE SABLE POINT LIGHTHOUSE
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Little Sable Point Light, 287 N. Lighthouse Dr., Mears
LINEUP:
July 6 – Rough and Tumble
July 13 – Steel Doin IT
July 20 – Chris Kennedy & Eric Michaels
July 27 – Wyatt and Sheri Knapp
August 3 – Lee Murdock
SILVER LAKE: SILVER LAKE CONCERT SERIES
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Golden Township Park, 48597 Golden Oaks Lane, Shelby Township
LINEUP:
July 5 – John Merchant & Gary Miller
July 12 – Better than One
July 19 – Silverado Band
August 2 – Third Coast Swings
August 23 – Ravon Rhoden
SOUTH HAVEN: RIVERFRONT CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Riverfront Park Water Street and Michigan Avenue, South Haven
LINEUP:
May 26 – SHHS Jazz Band
June 23 – South Shore Concert Band
June 30 – Kevin McDaniel House Band
July 7 – Nautic Bound
July 14 – Ken Cooper and Company
July 21 – Karizma
July 28 – Samuel Nalangira Quartet
August 4 – Bloomingdale Steel Pan Band
August 18 – Chocolate in Your Pocket
August 25 – Zion Lion
September 1 – Casco Community Band
Serita’s Black Rose (Photo/Anthony Norkus)
SPARTA: CONCERTS IN ROGERS PARK
When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Rogers Park, 75 N. Union, Sparta
LINEUP:
June 1 – The Vinyl Bandits
June 8 – Valentiger
June 15 – Flat River Big Band
June 22 – Jimmy & The Mortals
June 29 – Country Current
July 6 – Serita’s Black Rose
July 13 – The Fast Hands Band
July 20 – The Accidentals wsg Treeskin
July 27 – Roosevelt Diggs
SPARTA: THURSDAYS ON THE SQUARE
When: 6 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Sparta Town Square, 201 Marketplace, Sparta
LINEUP:
May 12, June 2, September 8 – Wyatt and Shari Knapp
May 26, June 23, July 28, August 18 – 17 Degrees South
June 9, July 7, August 4, September 1 – Dale Wicks
June 16, July 14, August 11, September 15 – Brookie and Nice
June 30, August 25, September 22 – Jason Eller
SPRING LAKE: MUSIC AT THE POINT
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Mill Point Park. 612 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake
LINEUP:
June 23 – Deep Greens & Blues
June 30 – The Adams Family
July 7 – The Bluewater Ramblers
July 14 – Sea Cruisers
July 21 – High Lonesome Band
July 28 – TBD
August 4 – Spring Lake High School Jazz Band
August 11 – Stephen Michael
TEXAS CORNERS: CONCERTS IN THE CORNERS
When: 3 p.m. Saturday
Where: Texas Drive Park, 6603 Texas Corners
LINEUP:
July 9 – Kalamazoo Concert Band “The Four Tones”
Kalamazoo Concert Brass
Moonshot Band (4:30 – 6 p.m.)
THREE OAKS: MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 6:30 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Dewey Cannon Park, East of Elm Street at railroad tracks, Three Oaks
LINEUP:
June 11 – Southshore Concert Band
June 18 – Bare Hands Bluegrass Band
June 25 – Funky Mojo Daaddy
July 2 – Airtight
July 9 – Greta Pope
July 16 – The Bergamot
July 23 – Callaloo
July 30 – Stealin the Farm
August 13 – Douglas Blue Frather
August 20 – Edgar Wilbury Experience
August 27 – Modern Vultures
September 3 – The Newports
TRAVERSE CITY: CONCERTS ON THE LAWN
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Grand Traverse Pavilion, 1000 Pavilions Circle, Traverse City
LINEUP:
July 21 – Rebooted featuring Judy Harrison
July 28 – Peter, Paul, and Mary Remembered
August 4 – Backroom Game
August 11 – Miriam Pico and Friends
August 18 – Bay Area Little Big Band
August 25 – K Jones and the Benzie Playboys
TRUFANT: MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Where: Petersen Park, 222 North A St., Trufant
LINEUP:
June 1 – Country Current
June 15 – Ryne Experience
July 6 – Country Horizons
July 20 – Mark Swanson Trio
August 3 – Tyler Roy Acoustic
August 17 – Reeds & Steel
WALKER: WEST MICHIGAN JAZZ SOCIETY
JAZZ AT MILLENNIUM PARK MEADOWS
When: 6:30 p.m. Mondays
Where: Millennium Park Meadows, 1415 Maynard Ave. SW, Walker
LINEUP:
June 13 – West Ottawa High school Jazz I
June 20 – Xavier Davis
June 27 – John Gist
July 11 – Clifton Metcalf Trio/Quartet
July 18 – Sarah Whitaker Group
July 25 – Truth in Jazz Orchestra
August 1 – Kevin Brewster Group
August 8 – Doug Horn
August 15 – GRJO with Edye Evans Hyde
August 22 – Mary Rademacher Group
WALKER: STANDALE SUMMER CONCERTS
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Walker Community Park, 700 Cummings Ave., Walker
LINEUP:
June 9 – Brena
July 14 – Project 90
August 11 – Airtight
WAYLAND: CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Fridays
Where: City Park, 204 Church St., Wayland
LINEUP:
August 5 – Barenaked 90’s
August 12 – The Boot Strap Boys
August 19 – Funkle Jesse
August 26 – The Leprecons
WHITEHALL: WHITE RIVER LIGHT STATION CONCERTS
When: 7 p.m. Fridays
Where: White River Light Station, 6199 Murray Rd., Whitehall
LINEUP:
June 24 – Wyatt and Shari Knapp
July 8 – Rough and Tumble
July 15 – Ruthie Eilers and Frank Galante
July 22 – Chris Kennedy & Eric Michaels
August 5 – Fremont John
August 12 – Catfish and the Man
WHITEHALL: WHITE RIVER LIGHT STATION AFTERNOON CONCERT
When: 2 p.m. Saturday
Where: White River Light Station, 6199 Murray Rd., Whitehall
LINEUP:
July 23 – Dulcimer Musicians
WHITE PIGEON: SUMMERTIME TUNES
When: 6 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Wade Park, E. Chicago Rd., White Pigeon
White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., White Pigeon
LINEUP:
June 22 – The Whistle Pigs (Wade Park)
June 29 – Kennedy’s Kitchen (Library)
July 6 – Natchez Trace (Wade Park)
July 13 – Kuungana African Drum and Dance Company (Wade Park)
July 20 – The Whaterly Brothers (Library)
WILLIAMSTON: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: American Legion Bandshell, McCormick Park, 300 N. Putnam St., Williamston
LINEUP:
May 26 – Williamston High School Jazz Band.
June 16 – Lansing Concert Big Band
June 23 – Greg Faqua (Elvis/legends Tribute Show)
June 30 – Betty B & the Ropewalkers
July 7 – The Meridian Community Band
July 14 – The Swift Brothers
July 21 – Roadside Attraction
July 28 – Local Talent All-Stars
August 4- The Chelsea House Orchestra
August 11 – Kate Hinote Trio
August 18 – The Eye96 Band
WYOMING: CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Lamar Park, 2561 Porter St Sw., Wyoming
LINEUP:
June 7 – Soul Syndicate
June 14 – Serita's Black Rose
June 21 – Nathan Walton Band
June 28 – Jordan Hamilton
July 12 – Randy McAllister
July 19 – Monte Pride
July 26 – Bernadette Kathryn
ZEELAND: MUSIC ON MAIN
When: 6 pm – 2 nd & 4 Thursdays
Where: Downtown Zeeland, Main Avenue
LINEUP:
June 9 – Rock Show
June 23 – Dunegrass
July 14 – Pretty Rage
July 28 – 6 Pak
August 11 – Cos & Cos
August 25- Catfish and the Man
ZEELAND: SOUNDZ OF SUMMER
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: 100 Lawrence Ave., Zeeland
LINEUP:
July 5 – Old Days- Chicago Tribute
July 12 -Full Chord
July 19 – Natchez Trace
July 26 – Great Scott
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