Besides free community concerts, the summer of 2021 will be buzzing with captivating concert series at outdoor venues across Michigan. Check out lineups for more than 20 of them in today’s listings.
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The options are almost endless, and the stars on stage range from international phenoms to local favorites.
With Memorial Day weekend serving as the unofficial kickoff to summer fun, organizations and private venues across the state are gearing up a hectic season of concerts — hoping to capitalize on pent-up demand for live music after a COVID pandemic that shuttered most shows for more than year.
Unlike the free community concerts that Local Spins compiles in its “Free Outdoor Community Concerts 2021” guide, most of these concert series come with a price tag or require reservations.
Check out the lineups below for more than two dozen outdoor concert series — from Fennville to Ann Arbor to Traverse City to Clarkston — with more schedules added to the “Outdoor Concerts at Venues 2021” listing in coming days and weeks.
For a full listing of free outdoor shows: Free Outdoor Community Concerts 2021.
For an updated roster of Michigan music festivals: Michigan Music Festivals 2021.
(Have a concert series to add to our listings? Email dates, times, artists and ticket prices to juliel100@protonmail.com.)
ANN ARBOR: OUTDOOR CONCERTS IN FULLER PARK
(A partnership between Ann Arbor Summer Festival and The Ark)
Where: Fuller Park, 1519 Fuller Rd., Ann Arbor
Admission: Limited tickets available at $25, $75 and $125. Should weather force a cancellation, concerts will be broadcast live from The Ark with an exclusive streaming link provided to ticketholders.
Website: theark.org and a2sf.org for tickets, info.
LINEUP:
June 25 – Kishi Bashi (8 p.m.)
June 26 – Laith Al-Saadi (4 p.m.)
June 26- The War and Treaty (8 p.m.)
BARODA: DABBLON VINEYARD LIVE MUSIC
When: 2:30 p.m. Sundays and 3:45 p.m. Fridays
Where: Dablon Vineyards Winery & Tasting Room, 111 W. Shawnee Rd., Baroda
Reservations suggested
Website: https://www.dablon.com/events-2
LINEUP:
Donald Savoie – June 6, July 25, Aug. 22
Joshua Powell – June 11, Sept.24
The Whateverly Brothers – June 13, July 11, Aug. 8
Jimmy Fastiggi – June 18, July 16, Sept. 3
Mike Struwin – May 23, Aug. 29, Sept. 12
The Backsliders – May 28, June 4, July 2, July 30, Aug. 27, Sept. 1
Mike Talbot – May 30, June 27, July 4, Aug. 15
Dick Wick – June 20, July 9, Sept. 26
Mark Ficks – June 25, Aug. 13, Aug. 20
Chris Behre – July 18
The Backups – July 23
Matt Gabriel – Aug. 6, Sept. 10, Sept. 30
The Backups – Sept. 5
CADILLAC: COYOTE CROSSING MUSIC SERIES
When: Saturdays
Where: Coyote Crossing Resort, 8593 S. 13 Rd., Cadillac
Admission: Varies
NOTE: Most shows start at 8 p.m., but times vary, so check the venue’s Facebook page to verify. Some shows offer advance ticket sales through Eventbrite. Tickets can also be purchased by phone at 231-862-3212.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/coyotecrossingresort/
LINEUP:
May 29 – Adam Joynt $10
June 5 – Zak Bunce & Groove Ground $10
June 12 – Ward Davis, Myron Elkins Open $30
June 19 – Moonhowlers $10
June 26 – Roosevelt Diggs Band $10
July 10 – Drew Hale Band $10
July 17 – Double Show: Rachel Davis and Luke Winslow-King $25 & $30 DOE
July 24 – Adam Joynt $10
July 31 – Myron Elkins and Dying Breed $15
Aug. 7 – Michigan Rattlers $25 & $30 DOE
Aug 14 – Drew Hale Band $10
Aug. 21 – Matt Sayles $10
Sept. 4 – The Insiders $25 & $30 DOE
DTE Energy Two-fer: Chris Stapleton plays the amphitheater in August. (Photo/Eric Stoike)
CLARKSTON: DTE ENERGY MUSIC THEATRE CONCERTS
When: Various dates, times
Where: DTE Energy Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Dr., Clarkston
Admission: Ticket prices vary, online here
Website: http://www.dteenergymusictheatre.org/
LINEUP:
July 23 – Rod Stewart, Cheap Trick
July 25 – Chicago, Rick Springfield
July 29 – The Black Crowes
Aug. 1 – James Taylor, Jackson Browne
Aug. 6 – Chris Stapleton, Elle King, Kendell Marvel
Aug. 7 – Chris Stapleton, Yola, Kendell Marvel
Aug. 11 – Dave Matthews Band
Aug. 14 – Ted Nugent
Aug. 15 – Kings of Leon
Aug. 21 – Hall & Oates, KT Tunstall, Squeeze
Aug. 23 – Maroon 5, Meghan Trainor
Aug. 31 – Korn, Staind
Sept. 1 – KISS
Sept. 2 – The Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald
Sept. 10 – Dead & Company
Sept. 11 – Brad Paisley
Sept. 12 – Alanis Morissette
Sept. 18 – Riff Fest Day 1: Rob Zombie
Sept. 19 – Megadeth, Lamb of God
Sept. 25 – Alice Cooper, Ace Frehley
Sept. 30 – Zac Brown Band
Oct. 7 – Dierks Bentley
FENNVILLE: FARM SOUNDS
When: 3:30 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Virtue Cider, 2170 62nd St., Fennville
Reservations suggested
Website: https://www.virtuecider.com/events/
LINEUP:
June 5 – Nora O’Connor & Casey McDonough
June 19 – The Bootstrap Boys
July 3 – V.V. Lightbody
July 17 – Bill MacKay
Aug. 7 – Jon Langford & Sally Timms
Aug. 21 – Lawrence Peters Outfit
Sept. 4 – Rosali
Sept. 18 – Quarter Mile Thunder
Oct. 2 – Michelle BIllingsley
FENNVILLE: FENN VALLEY SUMMER EVENING COOKOUTS
When: 6 p.m. Fridays/Saturdays
Where: Fenn Valley, 6130 122nd Ave., Fennville
Admission: $40-45/person (food, music, wine, hard cider, gratuity); reservations required.
LINEUP:
July 23 – Fat Animals
July 24 – Skeletones
July 31 – Out of Favor Boys
Aug. 6 – Rock Stop
Aug. 7 – Crooked Roots Band
FENNVILLE: FENN VALLEY MUSIC IN THE VINEYARDS
When: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Fenn Valley, 6130 122nd Ave., Fennville
Website: https://www.fennvalley.com/music-in-the-vineyards/
Admission: $5/person for lawn seats (incl. first glass of wine); reservations required.
LINEUP:
June 3 – Allie Garland and Awesome Sauce
June 10 –Mike Struwin
June 17 – Mike McIntosh
June 24 – McKinney and Brown
July 1 – DeHurricane
July 8 – Shelagh Brown & Robbie Kooets
July 15 – Out of Favor Boys Trio
July 22 – Tyler Roy Band
July 29 – The Mickeys
Aug. 5 – His Boy El Roy
Aug. 12 – Fat Animal Duo
Aug. 19 – Out of Favor Boys Trio
Aug. 26 – David Lloyd Duo
Sept. 2 – Lynn and the Moonshine Runners
Sept. 9 – The Heavy Pine
Sept. 16 – A Tribute to the Greats
FENNVILLE: FENN VALLEY MUSIC IN THE VINEYARDS
When: 2 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Fenn Valley, 6130 122nd Ave., Fennville
Website: https://www.fennvalley.com/music-in-the-vineyards/
(Reservations not required)
LINEUP:
Steve Michaels – June 5, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11
Dave & Connie D – June 12, July 3, Aug. 28, Sept. 4
Kevin Scott – June 19, Aug. 21
Down River Dan – July 17
Dan Geib – July 24
E-Man – July 31, Oct. 2
Wyatt & Shari Knapp – Aug. 7, Oct 9
Dave’s at 7 – Sept. 18
Diane Van Deurzen & Lisa Otey – Sept. 25
Patty PerShayla (Photo/Anthony Norkus)
When: 7 p.m. selected Saturdays
Where: Blandford Nature Center, 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids
Admission: $20/Members, $25/Non-Members
Website: https://blandfordnaturecenter.org/experiences/community-calendar/
(Tickets must be purchased prior to the show. Blandford creates 12-foot-diameter social circles for seating with a maximum group size of six people. Masks are mandatory anytime attendees are not within their social circle. Blanketes, low chairs recommended.)
LINEUP:
June 12 – The Bootstrap Boys
June 26 – Patty PerShayla and the Mayhaps
July 10 – Cabildo
July 24 – Last Gasp Collective
Sept. 11 – Peace to Mateo
Sept. 25 – Molly
GRAND RAPIDS: CIRCLE THEATRE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Mondays
Where: Circle Theatre, 1703 Robinson Rd. SE, Grand Rapids
Admission: $15 popup concert, $18 themed concert, $25 fundraiser
Website: https://circletheatre.org/summerconcertseries/
LINEUP:
June 7, Aug. 16 – ABC: Boy Band Evolution
June 14, Aug. 23 – Hello Sunshine: Songs of Summer
May 10, July 19, Sept. 13 – Hits of the 80’s: Vol. 2 (soldout)
May 17, July 26, Sept. 20 – Freedbird: Classic Rock of the 80’s (soldout)
June 21, July 5, July 12, Sept. 7 – Circle Popup Concerts (performers TBA)
July 12 – Circle Summer Fundraising Concert Featuring Lisa Knight & Friends
Aug. 2 – Ellie Frances – Circle Popup Concerts
Aug. 9 – Jolene Frankey & Scott Bell – Circle Popup Concerts
GRAND RAPIDS: ED DUNNEBACK & GIRLS FRUIT FARM CONCERT SERIES
When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: 3025 6 Mile Rd., Grand Rapids
Website: https://www.facebook.com/dunnebackgirls, https://www.dunnebackgirls.com/visit
LINEUP:
June 16 – Funkle Jesse
July 21 – Gunnar and the Grizzly Boys
Aug. 18 – Soul Syndicate
Sept. 15 – The Rock Sow
Oct. 13 – Brena
GRAND RAPIDS: ED DUNNEBACK & GIRLS FRUIT FARM LIVE MUSIC
When: 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Fridays; noon Saturdays
Where: 3025 6 Mile Rd., Grand Rapids,
(Reservations recommended)
Website: https://www.dunnebackgirls.com/visit
GRAND RAPIDS: LISTENING LAWN AT STUDIO PARK
When: 8 p.m. Thursdays/Fridays
Where: Studio Park, 123 Ionia Ave. SW, Grand Rapids
Admission: $40-$70/pair of tickets (two-ticket minimum)
Website: https://listeningroomgr.com
LINEUP:
June 3 – Lady Ace Boogie presents Pink Sky with Earth Radio
June 10 – Michigan House presents Noveliss
June 18 – Jack Droppers & the Best Intentions
June 24 – Last Gasp Collective
July 1 – Brother Elsey
July 8 – The Accidentals
July 30 – Joshua Davis
Aug. 6 – “Get Reel”: A Cinematic Drag Show
Aug. 12 – Luke Winslow-King
Aug. 26 – The Insiders
GRAND RAPIDS: MEIJER GARDENS TUESDAY EVENING MUSIC CLUB
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids
Admission: Free to Meijer Gardens member, regular admission price for non-members
Website: https://www.meijergardens.org/calendar/tuesday-evening-music-club/
LINEUP:
July 6 – Welcome Back: Ralston & Very Special Guests
July 13 – Franklin Park
July 20 – Political Lizard, Molly
July 27 – Jesse Ray & The Carolina Catfish
Aug. 3 – Samuel Nalangira, The Moxie Strings
Aug. 10 – Cameron Blake, Patty PerShayla
Aug. 17 – Pajamas, Charlie Millard Band
Aug. 24 – Ralston & Friends
Aug. 31 – Grand Rapids Ballet
GRAND RAPIDS: THE JIM AND MARIE PRESTON SUNDAY STRINGS SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Sundays
Where: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids
Admission: Free to Meijer Gardens member, regular admission price for non-members
Website: https://www.michigan.org/event/jim-marie-preston-sunday-strings
PERFORMANCE DATES:
June 6, June 20, July 18, Aug. 29, Sept. 12
Kari Lynch (Photo/Eric Stoike)
When: 6 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: 11456 Marsh Rd., Shelbyville
(Ages 21 and older; food/beverage service starts at 5 p.m.)
Website: https://www.baypointeinn.com/gun-lake-live/
LINEUP:
June 2 – Funkle Jesse
June 9 – Union Guns
June 16 – TYPO
June 23 – Soulstice
June 30 – Jedi Mind Trip
July 7 – Brena
July 14 – The 1985 (’80s night)
July 21 – Project 90 (’90s night)
July 28 – Atomic Radio
Aug. 4 – Brena
Aug. 11 – Kari Lynch Band
Aug. 18 – Rusty & the Razorblades
Aug. 25 – Soulmanic
Sept. 1 – Brena
HOLLAND: BACKYARD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Ridge Point Community Church, 340 104th Ave., Holland
Admission: $5
Website: https://fearlessfollower.org/thebackyard/
LINEUP:
June 2 – Moses Mares Band
June 16 – Hark Up!
July 7 – Brandon Heath
July 21 – Kari Lynch Band
Aug. 4 – Tony Bakker & Band
Aug. 18 – The Insiders
Sept. 1 – Mac Powell
JENISON: STEAMBOAT PARK LIVE MUSIC CRUISES
When: 6 p.m. on selected dates May 28-September 30
Where: The Grand Lady Riverboat at Steamboat Park, 825 Taylor St., Jenison
Admission: $16-$19
Website: https://www.grandlady.info/calendar/
LINEUP:
The Adams Family – June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9
Grayson Barton – July 2, Aug. 5, Sept. 11
Blue Water Ramblers – July 1, Sept. 25
The Bootstrap Boys – June 5, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 18
Bucket O’Maybes – July 31, Sept. 5
Charlie Rockits – May 28, July 3, Aug. 6, Sept.3
Dusty Chaps – June 4, July 16, Aug. 27, Sept. 24
Frantic Kingdom – July 24, Aug. 26
The Hacky Turtles – Sept. 4
Tom and Cherie Hagen – June 20, July 29, Sept. 23
Tom Hagen Trio featuring Rick Reuther – June 12
Asamu Johnson & the Associates – June 26, July 22, Aug. 21, Sept. 16
Kanola Band – June 19, July 30, Sept. 2
Livin’ The Dream Band – July 3, Aug. 28
Patty PerShayla & The Mayhaps – Aug. 13
Mary Rademacher – May 29, July 9, Sept. 12
Mary Rademacher & Francesca Amari w/Mark Kahny – June 24
Rick Reuther – June 25
Serita’s Black Rose Duo – June 18, July 17, Aug. 7, Sept. 10
Weezil Malone Band – June 11, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 30
We Know Jack – June 17
LAVENDER HILL FARMS: THE SERIES
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturdays
Where: 7354 Horton Bay Rd. North, Boyne City, MI 49712
Admission: $30 barn seats, $10 lawn seats
Website: https://lavenderhillfarm.com/the-series/
LINEUP:
June 26 – Rough and Tumble
July 10 – Cousin Curtiss
July 17 – Morgan Myles
July 31 – Horton Creek Bluegrass
Aug. 7 – Gaines & Wagner
Aug. 14 – Stella!
Sept. 4- Horton Creek Bluegrass
ZZ Top (Photo/Anthony Norkus)
When: Selected dates May 29–Sept. 24
Where: Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd., Mount Pleasant
Admission: Varying prices, online here or by calling 1-800-514-3849 (Many shows are sold out)
Website: https://www.soaringeaglecasino.com/shows.html
LINEUP:
May 29 -Luke Bryan with special guest Morgan Evans
July 15 – Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa
July 17 – ZZ Top & John Fogerty with George Thorogood
July 24 – Miranda Lambert with Lee Brice
Aug. 6 – Shinedown wsg THEORY and Pop Evil
Aug. 14 – Kid Rock with special guest Grand Funk Railroad
Aug. 28 – Keith Urban with special guest Lindsay Ell
Sept. 18 – Tim McGraw with Lauren Alaina
Sept. 24 – Megadeth & Lamb of God with special guests Trivium & In Flames
MUSKEGON: LIVE @ THE DECK
When: 7 p.m. on selected dates May 28-Sept. 25
Where: The Deck, 1601 Beach St., Muskegon
Website: https://thedeckmkg.com/live-music/
LINEUP:
Blammo – May 28, July 30, Sept. 11
Sushi Roll – May 29, June 25, Aug. 1, Aug. 21, Sept. 26
Semple Live – May 30
Carl Webb Band -May 31, Sept. 6
Blue Jay Bridge – May 31,
Iron Town – June 3, July 15, Sept. 16
The Bootstrap Boys – June 4, Aug. 6
Desmond Jones – June 4, July 31, Aug. 28
Tweed and Dixie – June 6, July 25, Sept. 10
Brena, June 8, June 22, July 6,July 27, Aug. 10, Aug. 24, Sept. 8, Sept. 23
Main Street Dueling Pianos – June 9,
Benzing Graves Collective – June 10, July 8, Aug. 5
Rebel Line – June 11
Twice the Action – June 12, July 17, Sept. 4
Project 90 – June 13, July 1, July 24, Aug. 15
Coty Bouchard – June 15, July 5, Aug. 3, Sept. 7
Plain Jane Glory – June 15, July 3, Aug. 7
Flatland Grip – June 17, July 13, Aug. 31
Sweet Diezel Jenkins – June 17, July 22, Aug. 7
The 1985 – June 19, July 11
Blue Jay Bridge – June 20, July 23, Sept. 12
The Cheap Dates – June 23, July 9, July 28, Aug. 25
SoniManic – June 24, July 16, Aug 8, Aug. 26
Union Guns – June 26,
Jetts – June 27, Aug. 20
Upcoast Kin – June 28, July 20, Aug. 17
Great Scott- June 29, Aug. 12, Sept. 9
Main Street Dueling Pianos – June 30, July 29, Sept. 1
Jedi Mind Trip – July 2
Atomic Radio – July 3
Moonshot – July 4, July 21, Aug. 11
Steve Armstrong and the 25 Cent Beer Stand – July 4
Julia & the Greensides – July 7, Aug. 4
Cruizin’ Jupiter – July 10
Bucket O Maybes – July 14, Aug. 18, Sept. 22
The Rock Show – July 18
Post Fontaine, July 24, Sept. 15
Hello Weekend – Aug. 13, Aug. 14
Jauntee – Aug. 19
Westside Soul Surfers – Aug. 22
Taylor Tucky – Aug. 27
Motown Eagles – Aug. 29
After It All – Sept. 2
Funkle Jesse – Sept. 3
Ashley Lynn & the Spurs – Sept. 5, Sept. 6
Fool House – Sept. 25
SAUGATUCK: OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES
When: Various dates and times
Where: Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck
Website: https://www.sc4a.org/saugatuck-center-for-the-arts-announces-2021-outdoor-performance-series/
LINEUP:
June 4 – Mike Mains & The Branches (free) (5 p.m)
June 15 – The Orleans ($57, $60 day-of) (8:30 p.m)
June 18 – Musique Noire ($30, $33 day-of) (8:30 p.m.)
Sept. 4 – The Big Red Show ($45) (7:30 p.m.)
Sept. 16 – The Best Bad Idea ($45) (7:30 p.m.)
Blackberry Smoke (Photo/Derek Ketchum)
When: Selected dates June 26–Oct. 2
Where: Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, 14900 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights
Admission: Ticket prices vary, online here
Website: http://www.freedomhillamphitheater.com
LINEUP:
June 26 – Jamey Johnson
Aug. 12 – Lindsey Stirling
Aug 15. – Deftones, Gojira & Poppy
Sept. 2 – John Legend
Sept. 4 – Brothers Osbourne
Sept. 16 – 311: Live from the Ride Tour
Sept. 22 – Primus
Sept. 24 – Blackberry Smoke, The Allman Betts Band, Jaimoe & the Wild Feathers
Oct. 1 – Needtobreathe
Oct. 2 – Glass Animals – Dreamland Tour
SUTTONS BAY: LIVE AT TWO K
When: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays
Where: Two K Farms, 3872 SW Bay Shore Dr., Suttons Bay
Website: https://www.facebook.com/twokfarms
LINEUP:
Brady Corcoran – June 6, July 3, July 17
Evie – June 10, June 19 (2:30 p.m.) July 15
John Piatek – June 12, July 10
Sean Miller- June 17, July 1, July 24, Sept. 24
DJ Ras Marco D – June 19
Chris Smith- June 24
Zie – June 26
Elizabeth Landry – July 8
TRAVERSE CITY: LIVE AT ROVE ESTATE
When: 6 p.m. Fridays, 3 p.m. Sundays
Where: 7007 E. Traverse Hwy., Traverse City
(No reservations required)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/RoveEstate/events/
LINEUP:
Hot and Bothered – May 28, July 25
Miriam Pico – June 4, July 2, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8
Levi Britton – June 11, Aug. 6
Chris Smith – June 18, July 16, July 30, Aug. 27, Oct. 1
Dennis Palmer (Sunday Funday) – June 20, July 18, Aug. 15
TRAVERSE CITY: MUSIC CRUISE WITH “SONGS OF THE LAKES”
When: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1
Where: Tall Ship Manitou, 13258 S.W. Bay Shore Dr., Traverse City
Admission: $64
Website: https://tallshipsailing.com/manitou/
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Song of the Lakes currently is slated to perform on Sept. 1 only. But dates may be added if capacity limitations are lifted. Check website for possible additional dates. Song of the Lakes usually performs on Wednesdays in July and August.
TRAVERSE CITY: NAUTI-CAT CRUISES
When: 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Where: 615 E. Front St., West Bay Beach Resort, Traverse City
Website: https://www.nauti-cat.com/cruise-schedule/
LINEUP:
Every Friday & Saturday, Nauti-Cat hosts local shows in the middle of West Grand Traverse Bay, with multiple bands and DJs performing (as well as LED hula hoopers and/or fire poi performers).
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