Free Outdoor Community Concerts 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is our 2023 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: 6–9 p.m. Fridays
Where: Legacy Park,7490 Thornapple River DR. SE, Ada
Website: https://www.facebook.com/adatownshipDDA/events
LINEUP:
June 16 – The Soul Syndicate
July 21 – The Megan Rae Band
August 18 – Thirsty Perch Blues Band
ADA: MUSIC ON THE LAWN
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Legacy Park, 7430 River St. SE, Ada
LINEUP:
June 14 – That Beatles Thing
June 21 – Pretzel Logic
June 28 – The Adams Family
July 12 – Frog King
July 19 – Bare Naked 90s
July 26 – Asamu Johnson
August 2 – Prior Noon
August 9 – Rhythm Section Jazz
August 16 – Kari Lynch Band
August 23 – Soni-Matic
ALBION: SWINGIN’ IN THE BANDSHELL
When: 6 p.m. Sundays
Where: Victory Park Bandshell, 451 Haven Rd., Albion
LINEUP:
July 23 – Phillip Michael Scales
July 30 – Old Days-A Chicago Tribute
August 6 – One-A Tribute to U2
August 13 – Karla Pace & Band
August 20 – The McCarthy Project-A Paul McCarthy Tribute
August 27 – Celebrating Shania with Kait Rose and Band
September 3 – Wanted-A Bon Jovi Tribute
September 10 – Simply Queen-A Queen Tribute
BALDWIN: ECHO THROUGH THE TIMBER
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Wenger Pavilion, 888 Michigan Ave., Baldwin
LINEUP:
June 21 – Ben Turner Trio
June 28 – Harper and Midwest Kind
July 5 – Fremont John Trio
July 12 – Igor’s and Red Elvis
July 19 – Mustang Band
July 26 – Mary Rademacher
August 2- Evidence
August 9 – Sung Lin Quartet
August 16 – Big Bank Nouveau
August 23 – Sturtzs
August 30 – General Assembly Big Band
Organissimo (Photo/Kendra Petersen-Kamp)
When: 7 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Wenger Pavilion, 888 Michigan Ave., Baldwin
LINEUP:
June 24 – Sunset Grove
July 1 – Organissimo
July 8 – Rodney Whitaker
July 15 – Howard Wilson’s Salt City Allstars
July 22 – Paul Nelson (will also perform in the Trout-A-Rama parade from 1:00-2:30 p.m.)
July 28 – Planet D Nonet
August 5- Metro Soul Band
August 12 – Wendall Harrison
August 19 – Auntie Kim and the Uneek Soul
August 26 – Men of Leisure
September 2 – Rusty Wright Blue Band
BATTLE CREEK: Vibe @ 5
When: 5 p.m. Fridays Where: Friendship Park, 10 State St. SW, Battle Creek
LINEUP:
July 7 – Moonshot
July 14 – Denise Davis & Motor City Sensations
July 21 – Fleetwood Mac Tribute by Kait Rose and the Band of Thorns
July 28 – The Sam Luna Band
August 4 – Leave Those Kids Alone Classic Rock
August 11 – Tony Fields & Doug Decker Motown
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BERRIEN SPRINGS: CROONIN’ AT THE COURTHOUSE
When: 6:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: Courthouse Square Grounds, 313 N. Cass St., Berrien Springs
LINEUP:
May 26 – The Elvis Experience
June 30 – The Van Dyke Revue
July 28 – The Grace Scott Band
August 25 – Blue Shoes Jazz
September 29 – Martha Cares
BRIDGMAN: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Sundays
Where: Weko Beach and Campground, 5239 Lake St., Bridgman
LINEUP:
May 26 – PastTimes
June 11 – Sean Miller
June 25 – The Third Degree
July 9 – Blue Shoes
July 23 – VanDyke Revue
August 6 – Kyle Brown and the Human Condition
August 20 – Saturday June Band
September 3 – Whateverly Brothers
BYRON CENTER: SOUNDS OF SUMMER
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Bicentennial Park, 8085 Byron Center Ave SW
LINEUP:
August 3 – Great Scott
August 10 – Carson Peters and Iron Mountains
August 17 – The Soul Syndicate
CADILLAC: UPBEAT
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Rotary Performing Arts Pavilion, 100 S. Lake St., Cadillac
LINEUP:
June 22 – Sunset Grove
June 29 – Organissimo
July 6 – Rodney Whitaker
July 13 – Howard Wilson’s Salt City Allstars
July 20 – Paul Nelson
July 26 – Planet D Nonet
August 3 – Metro Soul Band
August 10 – Wendall Harrison
August 17 – Auntie Kim and the Uneek Soul
August 24 – Men of Leisure
CALEDONIA: CONCERT SERIES
When: 6 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Caledonia Community Green Park, 9300 Dobber Wenger, Caledonia
LINEUP:
June 13 – Josh Rose and the Founding Fathers
June 27 – Stillhouse Junkies
July 11 – John “Papa” Gros
July 25 – Good Morning Bedlam
August 8 – CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band
August 22 – Schrock Brothers with Peter “Madcat” Ruth
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-Rick Reuther and Mary Rademacher
June 17-Derek Winter Band
June 25-Lakeshore Big Band
July 8-Brenda Loomis Band
July 22-Shimmie Pearl
August 5-Moonshot
August 19–Soul Syndicate
CHARLOTTE: SUMMER CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: 100 W. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte
LINEUP:
June 1 – Sea Cruisers
June 8 – Frendz
June 15 – Claim Jumpers
June 22 – Detroit Social Club
June 28 – Jimmy & the Mortals
July 6 – Frog & the Beeftones
July 13 – Dwayne Spaw
July 20 – Laurie & the Lefties
July 27 – Soul Town
August 3 – Whistle Pig Surprise Band
August 10 – Parted Water
August 18 – Blind Ambition
COLDWATER: ENTERTAINMENT UNDER THE STARS
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Heritage Park, 1776 Heritage Park Dr. Coldwater
LINEUP:
July 18 – Joe Bregg
July 25 – Latitude
August 1 – Pomegranate Whiskey Band
August 8 – Island Vibe
August 15 – Norman Light and his Friends
August 22 – Country Line Band
CUTLERVILLE: SOUNDS OF SUMMER
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Cutler Park, 6701 Cutler Park Drive, Cutlerville
LINEUP:
July 6 – Azz Izz Band
July 13 – That Beatles Thing
July 20 – Ryan Curtis Band
July 27 – The Soul Syndicate
FENNVILLE: CITY MUSIC HALL SERIES
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Across from Fennville City Hall, 125 S. Maple St., Fennville
LINEUP:
July 6 – Austin Benzing Band
July 13 – Carly Thomas Band
July 20 – Max Lockwood, Eric O’Daly, Brandon Smith
Aug. 3 – Mainstays
Aug. 10 – Ida y Vuelta
Aug. 17 – Olivia Dear
Aug. 24 – Sturz
Aug. 31 – Great Lakes Brass, Samuel Nalangira
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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 7 – Risky Studios
July 14 – Taylor Taylor
July 21 – Twelve Above
August 4 – Monte Pride
August 11 – Alex Mendenhall
ELK RAPIDS: EVENING ON RIVER STREET
When: 6 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: River Street, Elk Rapids
LINEUP:
June 28 – Plumville Project
July 5 – Brotha James
July 12 – Nick Vasquez
July 19 – Drew Hale
July 26 – TC Knuckleheads
August 2 – Sweet Water Blues Band
August 9 – Dags und Timmah!
FRUITPORT: DANCING INTO THE SUNSET
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Pomona Park Bandshell, 47 S. Third Ave., Fruitport
LINEUP:
June 8: The Silverado Band
June 15: The Carl Webb Band
June 22: The Bourne Bro. Band
June 29: The Sea Cruisers
July 6 – Military Night with Silverado & Voices of Freedom
July 13 – The Adams Family
July 20 – Jimmy & the Mortals Band
July 27 – The Carl Webb Band
August 3 – Bucket O Maybes
August 10 – The 6 Pak Band
August 17 – Butch Grenell and the Unbreakable Pride Band
August 24 – The Silverado
August 29 (Tuesday) – The Scottsville Clown Band
GRAND HAVEN: GRAND HAVEN FREE FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS SERIES
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, Downtown Grand Haven
LINEUP:
July 7 – The Elijah Russ Collective wsg Garrison
July 14 – Roosevelt Diggs wsg Matt Williams
July 21 – The Insiders: A Tom Petty Tribute Band wsg Reverend Jesse Ray
August 11 – Patty Pershayla & The Mayhaps wsg Fire in the Attic
August 25 – Full Cord wgs Esau
GRAND HAVEN: MUSIC ON THE GRAND
When: 7 p.m. (June & July) 6:30 p.m. (August) Wednesdays
Where: Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, Downtown Grand Haven
LINEUP:
June 7 – Spring Lake High School Jazz Band
June 14 – Livin’ The Dream
June 21 – Sea Cruisers Band
June 28 – Great Scott
July 5 – Carl Webb Band
July 12 – Silverado Band
July 19 – Hark Up
July 26 – 6-Pak Band
August 2 – Coast Guard Festival Entertainment
August 9 – Lakeshore Big Band
August 16 – Elvy Mobley and Coots
August 23 – Frank Eimer Band
August 30 – Entourage
GRAND HAVEN: PRAISE BY THE PIER
When: 7 p.m. Sundays
Where: 101 North Harbor, Grand Haven
LINEUP:
June 18 – Hark Up
June 25 – Jean Watson Violin Vocal/w Band
July 2 – Deb Perry and Majestic Praise
July 9 – Geoff Hansen and Friends
July 16 – Arrows Rising
July 23 – Hark Up
July 30 – Harvest Church
August 6 – BBOP Band
August 13 – CJ Grier and Dynamic Praise
August 20 – Go and Tell
August 27 – Hark Up
GRAND LEDGE: MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Jaycee Park, 525 E. River St., Grand Ledge
LINEUP:
June 22 – Three Men and a Tenor
June 29 – Tony Thompson and Friends
July 6 – The Usual Suspects
July 13 – The Frog King – A Tribute to Neil Diamond
July 20 – Global Village
July 27 – Fixed Flavors
August 3 – Sea Cruisers
August 10 – Stone Street Revival
August 17 – The Insiders-Tom Petty Tribute
GRAND RAPIDS: RELAX AT ROSA
When: Noon Thursdays
Where: Rosa Park Circle, 135 Monroe Center NW, Grand Rapids
LINEUP:
May 11 – Earth Radio
May 18 – Whorled
May 25 – Ben Traverse Band
June 1 – Grace Theisen
June 8 – Desmond Jones
June 15 – Phillip-Michael Scales
June 22 – Sierra Skye
June 29 – Cosmic Knot
July 6 – Cabildo
July 13 – Music That Raised Us
July 20 – LVRS
July 27 – Dixon’s Violin
August 3 – Max Lockwood and Eric O’Daly
August 10 – The Elijah Russ Collective
August 17 – Missing Days
August 24 – The Crane Wives Duo
August 31 – Brie Stoner
September 7 – Avalon Cutts-Jones
September 14 – PHABIES
September 21 – Midwest Skies
September 28 – Les Creatif
GRAND RAPIDS: W. MICH JAZZ SOCIETY JAZZ IN THE PARK
When: 6:30 p.m. Mondays
Where: Currie Amphitheater in Millennium Park, 1400 Maynard Ave SW, Grand Rapids
THE LINEUP:
June 12 – West Ottawa High School Jazz Band
June 19 – Houston Patton Quartet (Juneteenth Celebration)
June 26 – Andrew Rathbun
July 10 – Big Band Nouveau
July 17 – Third Coast Swing
July 24 – Jordan Anderson Trio
July 31 – Steve Talaga Trio
Aug. 7 – Mary Rademacher Group
Aug. 14 – Emma Wilburn Quartet
Aug. 21 – Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra
GRANDVILLE: MUSIC AT THE COMMONS
When: 6 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Grandville Community Commons, 4055 Maple St. SW, Grandville
LINEUP:
June 9: Livin the Dream
June 16: Funkle Jesse
June 23: Jonathon Cordero
June 30: Stone Street Revival
HARBOR SPRINGS: STREET MUSIQUE
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Marina Park, 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs
LINEUP:
June 29 – Jelly Roll Blues Band
July 6 – Deep Fried Pickles Band, The Gasoline Gypsies
July 13 – Shouting Bones, Two Track Mind
July 20 – Dr. Goodhart’s Home Remedy
July 27 – Kyle Brown and the Human Condition
August 3 – Pearl Street Band, Crosscut Kings
August 10 – Bobbing for Piranhas, Lavender Lions
August 17 – The North Carolines, Annie Capp
August 24 – Steel Wood, Lonely Lovers
HART: MUSIC ON THE COMMONS
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Hart Commons (corner of Main Street and State Street), Hart
LINEUP:
July 6 – Ben Traverse
July 13 – Barefoot Music
July 20 – The Real Ingredients
July 27 – The Silverado
August 3 – Mark Collins
August 10 – Out of Favor Boys
August 17 – Serita’s Black Rose
August 24 – The Whiskey Charmers
Don Middlebrook
When: 7 p.m. Fridays
Where: Lake Lansing Park South, 1621 Pike St., Haslett
LINEUP:
June 2 – Don Middlebrook and the Pearl Divers
June 9 – Oxymorons
June 16 – Universe Band
June 23 – Capital City Chordsmen
June 30 – Meridian Community Band
July 7 – Roadside Attraction
July 14 – Sea Cruisers
July 21 – Tony Thompson and Friends
July 28 – Stone Street Revival
August 4 – Global Village
August 11 – Frog King
August 18 – Jeff Baldori
August 25 – Showdown
HICKORY CORNERS: WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN
When: 5 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners
LINEUP:
May 3, June 7, July 5 – Carl Karl-Contemporary Rock
May 10, June 14 – Formal Invitation-Jazz Duo
May 17 – Michigan Mafia String Band
May 24 – Don Field-Rat Pack Cruise Ship Style tunes
May 31 – Rusty & The Nails-Rock
June 21 – Hi-Views- Detroit Rockabilly
June 28 – Tony Reynolds – Jazz Duo
July 12 – The Iconix – Iconic melodies from the ’60s, 70’s & ’80s
July 19 – Rock Island Ramblers – Country
July 26 – Glad All Over – Fun 60’s focused Rock & Pop
August 2 – Zion Lion – Reggae
August 9 – RetroVibe – Classic Rock, British Invasion & Blues
August 16 – Thornapple Jazz Quartette – American Songbook tunes like Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra
August 23 – Michigan Freedom Rockers – 50’s & ’60s Rock
August 30, September 6 – Hoot Owls – Folk Trio
September 13 – His Boy Elroy – Country
September 20 – So Long Bella Donna – Pop and Rock
HOLLAND: AMERICAN LEGION BAND SHOWS
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland
LINEUP (TBA):
June 13 – August 15
HOLLAND: THURSDAYS AT THE FELT
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Felt Mansion, 6597 138th Ave., Holland
LINEUP:
July 6 – Kevin McDaniel
July 13 – Brena
July 20 – Great Scott
July 27 – Bucket O Maybes
HUDSONVILLE: CONCERTS ON THE GREEN
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Veterans Park, 3275 Central Boulevard, Hudsonville
LINEUP:
June 1 – Brena
June 8 – Cordero
June 15 – Dale Wicks
June 22 – Catfish and the Man
JENISON: GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET
When: 6 p.m. Mondays
Where: Georgetown Farmer’s Market, 1525 Baldwin St., Jenison
LINEUP:
June 12 – Dale Wicks
June 19, July 17, July 31, August 14, and August 31 – David Dykstra
June 26 – Max Morrison
July 10 – David Veenstra
July 24 -Jeremy Verwys
August 7 – Marty Miller
JENISON: COMMUNITY NIGHT AT ROSEWOOD PARK
When: 5 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Rosewood Park, 18th Avenue & Rosewood Street, Jenison
LINEUP:
August 8 – Main Street Dueling Pianos
KALAMAZOO: LUNCHTIME LIVE
When: 11:30 a.m. Fridays
Where: Bronson Park, 200 S. Rose St., Kalamazoo
LINEUP:
June 9 – Ada LeAnn
June 16 – Out of Favor Boys
June 23 – Kanola Band
June 30 – Dylan Tolbert
July 7 – Kaitlin Rose
July 14 – Serita’s Black Rose
July 21 – Sophia McIntosh
July 28 – The Kennedy Affair
August 11 – Shelagh Brown Band
August 18 – Youth & Teen Talent Show
August 25 – Ben Traverse
September 1 – Grace Theisen
KALAMAZOO: STATE ON THE STREET
When: 5:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: Kalamazoo State Theatre, 404 S Burdick St., Kalamazoo
LINEUP:
June 2 – Lady Ace Presents
July 14 – Jake Kershaw
August 8 – Fake Baseball
September 15 – Delilah DeWylde
October 6 – The Battle for Kalamazoo
KENTWOOD: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Behind Kentwood City Hall, 4900 Breton Ave. SE, Kentwood
LINEUP:
June 15 – Azz Izz Band
June 22 – Wity Sound Band
June 29 – Cabildo
July 13 – Chicago Farmer and the Field Notes
July 20 – Good Morning Bedlam
July 27 – Big Band Nouveau
August 3 – Brena
August 10 – New Primitives
LAINGSBURG: CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: McClintock Park, 255 W. McClintock, Laingsburg
LINEUP:
July 6 – Universe Band
July 13 – Mixed Flavors
July 20 – Shelby and Jake
July 27 – Deerfield Run
August 3 – Oxymorons Band
August 10 – Atomic Annie Band
LAKE ORION: WILDWOOD AMPHITHEATER
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Ct.
LINEUP:
June 20 – The Eagles Tribute
June 27 – Lake Orion High School Band
July 11 – Killer Flamingo
July 18 – Bugs Bedow & Good Stuff
LAKEVIEW: MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Lakeside Park, 633 South Lincoln, Lakeview
LINEUP:
June 21 – Gravel Ridge Band
June 28 – Free Flight
July 5 – River Rogues
July 12 – Hark Up!
July 19 – Schrock Brothers
July 26 – Mulebone
August 2 – Blue Water Ramblers
August 9 – The Adams Family
August 16 – Dead Pickers Society
August 23 – Westside Soul Surfers
LANSING: CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Various Lansing Parks
LINEUP:
June 14 – Tejano Sound Moores Park 420 Moores River Dr
June 21 – Kathy Ford Band @ Durant Park, 719 N Washington Avenue
June 28 – Frog and the Beeftones @ Fulton Park, 4300 Sheffield Drive
July 12 – Sea Cruisers @ Dodge House, 100 East North Street
July 19 – Mixed Flavors @ Benjamin Davis Park, Pleasant Grove Rd
July 26 – Shelby & Jake @ Bancroft Park, 1330 Otto St
August 2 – Global Village @ Sycamore Park, 1415 Pennsylvania Ave
August 9 – Aldaco @ Frances Park, 2701 Moores River Drive
LANSING: DELTA TOWNSHIP MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Sharp Park, 1401 Elwood Road, Lansing
LINEUP:
May 16 – Global Village
June 20 – Brotha Earth
June 2 – Mixed Flavors
July 18 – Sea Cruisers
July 25 – Wild Honey Collective
August 15 – Three Men and a Tenor
Desmond Jones (Photo/Nathan Purchase)
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Riverwalk Plaza, 113 Riverwalk Plaza, Lowell
LINEUP:
June 15 – Last Gasp Collective
June 22 – Prior Noon
June 29 – Desmond Jones
July 6 – Magic Bus and Great Lakes Brass
July 7 – Steve Hilger & The River City Rollers
July 13 – Patty Pershayla & the Mayhaps
July 20 – Sarena Rae’s “Music That Raised Us” Show
July 27 – Serita’s Black Rose
August 10 – Jive at Five
August 17 – Austin Benzing
August 24 – The Schrock Brothers featuring Peter Madcat
LUDINGTON: RHYTHM AND DUNES CONCERTS
When: 6 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Waterfront Park Pavilion, 391 S. William St., Ludington
LINEUP:
July 29 – Rock the 90s USA
August 5 – Boy Band Review
LUDINGTON: SUMMER MUSIC AT LEGACY PLAZA
When: 5 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Legacy Plaza, 112 N James, Ludington
LINEUP:
June 1 – Ben Traverse
June 8 – Redux
June 15 – Tom Zatarga
June 22 – To be announced
June 29 – Merch & Miller
July 6 – Greg Secor
July 13 – Jason Hargreaves
July 20 – Third Coast Swing featuring Ella Jarvis
July 27 – Jimmy Dodson
Aug. 3 – Mike Lenich
Aug. 10 – Mallory Shinn
Aug. 17 – Cheryl Wolfram
Aug. 24 – Meg Gunia
Aug. 31 – Gabrial James
LUDINGTON: SUMMER MUSIC AT ARTISAN & FARMERS MARKET
When: 5 p.m. Fridays
Where: Legacy Plaza, 112 N James, Ludington
LINEUP:
May 26 – Tim Krause
June 2 – JD & the Bees Knees
June 9 – Love Ludington Street Party
June 16 – Road Less Traveled
June 23 – Justin Wierenga
June 30 – Eric Engblade Duo
July 7 – Adam Knudsen Duo
July 14 – Twyce the Band
July 21 – American Ages
July 28 – Ravon
Aug. 4 – Nick Veine
Aug. 11 – 80 Cows
Aug. 18 – To be announced
Aug. 25 – Benjamin Paetz
Sep. 1 – Joe Irelan
Sept. 8 – To be announced
Sept. 15 – Eric Nassau Duo
Sept. 22 – Road Less Traveled
LUDINGTON: SUNSET BEACH BONFIRES
When: 8 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Stearns Beach Park, Stearns Outer Drive, Ludington
LINEUP:
June 29 – RetroVibe Band
July 27 – Steely
Aug. 31 – Coconut Radio
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MEARS: NIGHT AT THE LIGHT CONCERT
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Little Sable Point Light, 287 N Lighthouse Dr, Mears
LINEUP:
June 29 – Lee Murdock
July 13 – Charlie Millard Band
July 27 – Steel Doin’it
August 10 – John Merchant & Greg Miller
August 24 – Robbie & Shelagh Koets
MONTAGUE: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Montague Bandshell, 8636 Water St., Montague
LINEUP:
June 13 – Morgan Haner & The Transmitters
June 20 – Kyle Brown & the Human Condition
June 27 – Steve Somers Band
July 4 – Austin Benzing
July 11 – Full Cord
July 18 – Magic Bus
July 25 – Jordan Hamilton Trio
August 1 – Plain Jane Glory
August 8 – Carrie McFerrin Trio
August 15 – Nathan Walton & the Remedy
MOUNT PLEASANT: SUMMER SERIES
When: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Island Park Arts Pavilion, 331 Main St., Mt. Pleasant
LINEUP:
June 1 – Drew Nelson & Mark Schrock
June 8 – Ben Traverse Trio
June 15 – Native Fireball
June 22 – Wyatt & Shari Knapp
June 29 – Sean Miller
July 6 – Ziggie and the Nationals
July 13 – Crosscut Kings
July 20 – Siasan O’Rourke
July 27 – Delilah DeWylde
MUSKEGON: MCGRAFT PARK
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: McGraft Park, 2204 Glen Ave., Muskegon
LINEUP:
July 11 – Blackthorn
July 18 – Austin Benzing
July 25 – West Side Soul Surfers
August 3 – Sunchasers Band
August 10 – Plain Jane Glory
August 17 – Post Fontaine
August 24 – Larry Latin
Flexadecibel (Photo/Local Spins)
When: 5 p.m. Fridays
Where: Hackley Park, Muskegon
LINEUP:
June 2 – Project 90
June 16 – Auntie Kim & U’Neek Soul
June 30 – Magic Bus
July 7 – North 41
July 14 – Flexadecibel
July 28 – West Side Soul Surfers
August 4 – Brenden Moore
August 18 – That Beatles Thing
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 21 – What You See Is What You Get
June 28 – Chicken Dolphin
July 5 – Vintage Postcard
July 12 – Van Dyke Revue
July 19 – Whateverly Brothers
July 26 – Blue Shoes
August 2 – Past Time
August 9 – Generation Gap
August 16 – PT and the Cruisers
August 23 – Cosmic Countrymen
August 30 – Hired Hands
NILES: BURN RUN WEEKEND
When: Varies Times & Dates
Where: Riverfront Park, Wayne Street to Front Street, Niles
LINEUP:
July 28 – The Happy Campers, Grateful Dead tribute band, 8-10 pm
July 29 – Breakfast for Dinner, 70s to present rock covers, 2-4 pm
July 29 – Katmandu, Bob Seger tribute band, 7-9 pm
NILES: MUSIC AND MORE
When: 6 p.m. Sundays
Where: Riverfront Park, Wayne Street to Front Street, Niles
LINEUP:
May 21 – Touch of Texas
May 28 – Lisa and Diane
June 4 – Celtics and Classics
June 11 – Los Luminos
June 18 – Phil Anderson
June 2 – Hey Annie
July 2 – Imphormal
July 9 – Shelly Cowling Quartet
July 16 – The Skeletones
July 23 – he Boogie Woogie Kid
July 30 – Darryl Buchanan
Aug 6 – Tim Dudley, Elvis Tribute artist
Aug 13 – Lake Michigan Jazz Band
Aug 20 – Whateverly Brothers
Aug 27 – Polyphony Marimba
Sept 3 – The Warrior Kings
Sept 10 – The Erly
Sept 17 – Make-up date for rained-out concerts.
ONEKAMA: CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Mondays
Where: Portage Lake M-22 and Onekama
LINEUP:
June 26 – Awesome Distraction
July 3 – Schrock Brothers Band Feat. Peter Madcat Ruth
July 10 – Jim Hawley
July 17 – The Benzie Playboys
July 24 – Whispers of the North
July 31 – The Handstanders (Jamey Barnard)
August 7 – Elvis Tribute Artist Jake Slater
August 14 – Barefoot (Phil Coryell)
OWOSSO: LEBOSKY OUTDOORS
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Mitchell Amphitheater, 219 N. Water St., Owosso
LINEUP:
August 3 – 3rd Degree Burns Band
August 10 – 7th Hour
August 17 – Parted Water
August 24 – Waylon Hanel
PARCHMENT: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 6:30 p.m. Sundays
Where: Kindleberger Park, 650 S. Riverview Dr., Parchment
LINEUP:
June 11 – Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations
July 17 (Monday) -The Kalamazoo Concert Band with Special Guest Megan Dooley
July 23 – Crossroads Ressurection
July 30 – Blue Leaf’s Band
August 6 – Bronk Bros
August 13 – Kaitlin Rose & The Band of Thorns
August 20 – Gizzae
August 27 – An Evening of Celtic Music, Dance & Culture
PENTWATER: CIVIC BAND SHOWS
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Pentwater Village Green, 327 S. Hancock St., Pentwater
LINEUP (TBA):
June 22 – August 31
PLAINWELL: SUMMER CONCERTS
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Bandshell, 250 N. Anderson St., Plainwell
LINEUP:
May 24 – Plainwell High School Choir and Jazz Band
May 31 – River Cities Concert Band
June 7 – Zion Lion
June 14 – Van Dyke Revue
June 21 – Andy Baker
June 28 – B Side Growlers
July 5 – Otsego Jazz Ensemble
July 12 – Blueblack
July 19 – Chick and the Boomers
July 26 – Calabogie
August 2 – Schlitz Creek
PORTAGE: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – OVERLANDER BANDSHELL
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Central Park, 7999 S. Westnedge, Portage
LINEUP:
June 8 – Motortown
June 29 – Jeffrey Cavataio
July 13 – Departure: A Journey Tribute Band
August 10 – Rhythm Society Orchestra
September 14 – The Family Tradition Band
PORTAGE: RAMONA BEACH BONFIRES
When: 8 p.m. (Varying Dates)
Where: Ramona Park & Beach, 8600 S, Sprinkle Road, Portage
LINEUP (TBA):
June 11 & August 12
PORTAGE: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – CELERY FLATS PARK
When: 4:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: Celery Flats Historical Area, 7335 Garden Lane, Portage
LINEUP (TBA):
May 26, June 23, July 28, August 25
PRUDENVILLE: TRESTLE PARK SUMMER CONCERTS
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Trestle Park, 2378 Gladwin Rd., Prudenville
LINEUP:
May 27 – Uncle Groovy
June 15 – Kaitlin Rose and the Band of Thorns
July 6 – Risque
July 20 – Stone Street Revival
August 3 – Yankee Station Band
August 17 (6:30 p.m.) – Great Scott
RICHLAND: SUMMERTIME LIVE
When: 3 p.m. Friday
Where: Richland Area Community Center, 9400 East CD Ave., Richland
LINEUP:
June 14 – Benjammin
June 21 – Gun River Band
June 28 – Hoot Owls
July 5 – Payton & Annabell
July 12 – LaSoulful Rock
July 26 – Crescendo Fiddlers
August 2 – Joshua Tree
August 16 – LaSoulful Rock
ROCKFORD: ROGUE RIVER BLUES SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Garden Park Stage along White Pine Trail, downtown Rockford
LINEUP:
June 13 – King Biscuit Trio wsg Bobby Webb
June 20 – Asamu Johnson & the Associates of the Blues
June 27 – Weezil Malone Band
July 4 – Left Hand Rollers
July 11 – Rochelle and the Spoilers
July 18 – Laura Rain and the Caesars
July 25 – Steve Hilger and the River City Rollers
AFTER THE BLUES
August 1 – Djangophonique
August 8 – The Honeytones
August 15 – Full Cord
ROSCOMMON: GAZEBO SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: CRAF Center, 606 Lake St., Roscommon
LINEUP:
June 7 – Jazz Collective
June 21 – Tribute to Elvis
July 19 – Revolver
August 2 – The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute
SOUTH HAVEN: RIVERFRONT CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Riverfront Park Water Street and Michigan Avenue, South Haven
LINEUP:
June 22 – Kevin McDaniel House Band
June 29 – Grace Theisen Band
July 6 – Nautic Bound
July 13 – On The Lash
July 20 – Karizma
July 27 – Pan de Monium
August 3 – The Outlaw Band
August 17 – Zion Lion
August 24 – Tenth World featuring Kevin Jones
August 31 – Casco Community Band
Patty PerShayla & The Mayhaps (Photo/Derek Ketchum)
When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Rogers Park, 75 N. Union, Sparta
LINEUP:
June 14 – Blue Water Rockers
June 21 – The Still Wonder
June 28 – Rochelle & The Spoilers
July 5 – Patty Pershayla & The Mayhaps
July 12 – Moonshot Band
July 19 – The Accidentals
July 26 – The Steeple Hill Band
August 2 – Whorled
August 9 – City Church Worship Band
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 10 – Southshore Band
June 17 – The Skeletones
June 24 – Corky Siegel
July 1 – Blue Water Ramblers
July 8 – PT and the Cruisers
July 15 – Don Savoie
July 22 – The Scamp Band
July 29 – Sypian Family Band
August 5 – Funky Mojo Daddy
August 12 – The Bergamot
August 19 – Edgar Wilbury Experience
August 26 – Callaloo
September 2 – The Newport Blues Project
TRAVERSE CITY: CONCERTS ON THE LAWN
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Grand Traverse Pavilion, 1000 Pavilions Circle, Traverse City
LINEUP:
July 6 – Grand Traverse Pipes and Drums
July 13 – Miriam Pico
July 20 – Golden Voices-Frank Sinatra Tribute
July 27 – Gordon Lightfoot Tribute
August 3 – Rebooted featuring Judy Harrison
August 10 – Bay Area Little Big Band
August 17 – K. Jones and the Benzie Boys
August 24 – Backroom Gang
August 31 – Age of Aquarius
WALKER: STANDALE SUMMER CONCERTS
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Walker Community Park, 700 Cummings Ave., Walker
LINEUP:
June 8 – Brena
July 13 – Greenbridge Band
August 10 – Kari Holmes
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