They just keeping coming: Outdoor summer concerts rev up communities across West Michigan almost every night of the week. Here are several more to consider as you make your summer plans.
Summer Crooning: After kicking off Rockford’s Rogue River Blues Series on June 11, Hannah Rose & The GravesTones will bring their blues, funk and rock to Kentwood in July. (Photo/Anna Sink)
Although it shouldn’t be surprising, Local Spins’ listings of summer concert lineups are among the most popular features on the website.
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And with communities across West Michigan gearing up for another season of free outdoor shows, the options for enjoying live music are nearly limitless.
Check out several schedules here, with many more in a comprehensive roster of concerts in the region in our “Free Summer Community Concerts” listing.
That Beatles Thing
KENTWOOD: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: The lawn behind Kentwood City Hall, 4900 Breton SE
LINEUP
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
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)
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
LINEUP
July 10 – Blue Water Ramblers
July 17 – Outlaw Express
July 24 – Great Scott
July 31 – High Lonesome Country Band
August 7 – Ruby & the Retros
August 14 – Project 90
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
LINEUP
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
NILES: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 6 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Riverfront Park Amphitheater, Niles (in case of rain, Niles District Library)
LINEUP
June 6 – Carol and Kaye’s Dixieland Band
June 13 – Justin McCormick
June 20 – Michiana Metro Lighthouse Chorus
June 27 – Little Something
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)
LINEUP
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
Check out more summer concert schedules in Local Spins’ Free Summer Community Concerts.
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