With more than 40 concert series pumping up venues big and small across the state this summer, Local Spins has the lineups to help your plan your musical travels.
Playing Freedom Hill this Summer: Quinn XCII, who performed in Grand Rapids last weekend. (Photo/Chelsea Whitaker)
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Brooks & Dunn, James Taylor and Pitbull at Mount Pleasant’s Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort.
Toad the Wet Sprocket, Shakey Graves, Sister Hazel and Bob Mould at Bell’s Brewery Beer Garden in Kalamazoo.
Switchfoot, Live and Australian Pink Floyd at Four Winds’ Silver Creek Event Center in New Buffalo.
Toad the Wet Sprocket (Photo/Anthony Norkus)
Young the Giant, Quinn XCII, Yellowcard, Goo Goo Dolls and Ludacris at Freedom Hill’s Michigan Lottery Amphitheater in Sterling Heights.
Those are just a few of the impressive lineups of national acts for summer concert series at venues across Michigan (with Brooks & Dunn playing Mount Pleasant tonight and Young the Giant with Milky Chance at Freedom Hill on Friday).
And many other venues are showcasing Michigan acts, from Fenn Valley’s Music in the Vineyards in Fennville to Ridge Point Community Church’s Backyard Summer Concert Series in Holland to the Grand Lady Riverboat’s concert cruises in Jenison to the Chicken Shack at Silver Lake in Mears and more.
In alphabetic order by city, here are updated listings for these summer series, with more concerts and schedules in Local Spins’ 2023 Summer Concert Series @ Michigan Venues Guide. And check out weekly, free concerts in more than 130 Michigan communities in our Free Outdoor Community Concerts Guide.
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/
LINEUP:
June 1 – Out of Favor Boys Trio
June 8 – Robbie Koets & Shelagh Brown
June 15 – Peter Whitnick
June 22 – The Mickeys
June 29 – Deacon Earl & Kidd Cincinnati
July 6 – Michael & Sophie McIntosh
July 13 – Rock Shop Duo
July 20 – McKinney & Brown
July 27 – John Louis Good Duo
August 3 – Kevin McDaniel & Jerry Huber
August 10 – Serita’s Black Rose
August 17 – Left on Main
August 24 -Rusty & the Nails
August 31 – Kaitlin Rose Duo
September 7 – Black River Band
FENNVILLE: FENN VALLEY MUSIC IN THE VINEYARDS SATURDAYS
When: 2 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Fenn Valley, 6130 122nd Ave., Fennville
Website: https://www.fennvalley.com/music-in-the-vineyards/
LINEUP:
May 27 – Lynn and the Moonshine Runners
June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2 – Dave & Connie D
June 10, July 22, August 12, September 23 – Dan G
June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16 – Acoustic Waves
July 8 – Down River Dan
July 29, September 30 – Grayson Barton
August 26 – McKinny & Brown
FENNVILLE: MUSIC ON THE PATIO
When: 1 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Crane’s Pie Pantry, Restaurant & Winery, 6054 124th Ave (M-89) Fennville
Website: https://www.cranespiepantry.com/events.html
LINEUP:
June 17, October 21 – Grayson Barton
June 24, August 12 – Rory McCallen
July 1, October 7 – Ben Erhart
July 8 – Dean Madonia
July 15 – Jake Stevens
July 22, September 16 – Jack Leaver
July 29, August 26 – Dave & Connie
August 5, September 2 – Sean McDaniel
August 19 – Neil Jansen
September 9, September 30 – Lexi Adams
September 23 – Brad Vredevoogd
October 14 – Nick Dekoff
October 28 – The Schrock Bros.
Out of Favor Boys (Photo/Derek Ketchum)
When: 6 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Fenn Valley, 6130 122nd Ave., Fennville
Admission: $40-45/person (food, music, wine, hard cider, gratuity); reservations required.
Website: https://www.fennvalley.com/product/summer-evening-cook-outs/
LINEUP:
July 14 – Out of Favor Boys
July 15 – Special Guest
July 21 – Rock Shop
July 22 – Catfish & the Man
July 28 – Chick & the Boomer
July 29 – Jimmy & The Mortals
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/
The Soul Syndicate (Courtesy Photo)
June 7 – Soul Syndicate
June 21 – Moses, Tessa & Friends
July 5 – Night Moves – Bob Seger cover band
July 19 – Soul Rendition
August 2 – Andrew Ripp – Christian Recording artist
August 16 – Sail On – Beach Boys Cover band
August 30 – Great Scott
JENISON: STEAMBOAT PARK LIVE MUSIC CRUISES
When: Varied times and dates
Where: The Grand Lady Riverboat at Steamboat Park, 825 Taylor St., Jenison
Admission: $21-$25
Website: http://www.grandlady.info/calendar/
LINEUP:
June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21 – The Adams Family
June 16, August 19 – Asamu Johnson and The Associates of the Blues
June 9, August 5 – B-side Growlers
August 3, September 16 – Blue Water Ramblers
May 27, September 16 – The Bootstrap Boys
June 17 – Cabildo
July 22 – Chasin the Kicks
July 6 – Don Fields
July 15 – EPCYA
July 29, August 31 – FlyLiteGemini Duo
June 22, July 27, September 14 – Grayson Barton Duo with Jenna Leffring
September 1 – Jonathan Cordero
June 23 – Kanola
July 8, September 8 – The Kettle Belles
July 7, September 22 – Kitten and the Tonics
June 8, July 1, August 12, September 3 – Livin’ the Dream
June 30, August 24 – Lynn Callihan
June 10, July 29, September 2 – The Moonrays
July 13, August 10, September 23 – Moonshine Runners
July 3, August 11 – Murphy’s Law Band
July 14 – Nathan Walton Duo
June 24, August 18 – Serita’s Black Rose Duo
July 28 – Sophia McIntosh and Michael McIntosh
May 28 – Tom Hagen featuring Rick Reuther
July 2 – We Know Jack
June 18, August 4 – Whorled
Shakey Graves (Photo/Anthony Norkus)
When: Varying days and times
Where: 355 East Kalamazoo Ave. Kalamazoo
Tickets: https://bellsbeer.com/concerts-and-events/
LINEUP:
June 7 – Mike Love & The Full Circle w/ Keilana
June 9 – Dres & Friends w/ Witches Wedding and Domain Master
June 11 – Thee Sinseers & The Altons
June 12 – Damien Jurado w/ Chris Pureka
June 15 – Max Lockwood w/ Hannah Laine of Earth Radio
June 21 – An Evening with Mike Gordon
June 22 – BAREFUZZ
June 23 – An Evening with Yo La Tengo
June 27 – Toad The Wet Sprocket w/ Marcy Playground
June 28 – Samantha Fish ft. Jesse Dayton
June 30 – black midi
July 11 – Tommy Prine wsg Jordan Smart
July 12 – Sierra Ferrell-Long Time Going Tour
July 13 – Kanin Wren Presents: A Taylor Swift Experience
July 14 – Kickstand Presents: Ripe: the Bright Blues Future Tour wsg Hacky Turtles
July 15 – Hurray for the Riff Raff w/ Squirrel Flower
July 20 – Grace Theisen and Chloe Kimes wsg The Rebel Eves
July 21 – Here Come The Mummies w/Desmond
July 22 – Aaron James Wright w/Kyle Rasche (of Chain of Lakes) and Dave Johnson
July 23 – Stephen Marley Presents Babylon By The Bus Tour wsg Subatomic Sound System
July 29 – Shakey Graves and Lucius –(SOLD OUT)
August 3 – Katy Kirby with Lutalo
August 5 – The Spits
August 8 – JD McPherson
August 9 – Relix Presents Yonder Mountain String Band, Railroad Earth & Leftover Salmon
August 11 – Joshua Powell & Bonehawk
August 12 – Basic Comfort w/ Finkel, Headband Henny
August 18 – An Evening with Sister Hazel
August 22 – The Beths w/Disq
August 25 – An Evening with The Baseball Project featuring: Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey
August 26 – An Evening with The Righteous Babes: Gracie and Rachel, Holly Miranda, Jocelyn Mackenzie
August 29 – Magic City Hippies
August 30 – Murder By Death wsg Laura Jane Grace
September 8 – Pink Sky w/ Jordan Hamilton and Cal in Red
September 12 – PUP w/ Snotty Nose Rez Kids
September 14 – Quasi
September 16 – The Krelboynes wsg Charles the Osprey & Glass God
September 22 – Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers
September 23 – The Waco Brothers
October 21 – Bob Mould Solo Electric
James Taylor (Photo/Jamie Geysbeek)
When: Selected dates June 23 – July 30
Where: Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd., Mount Pleasant
Admission: Varying prices
Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/9489/soaring-eagle-casino-and-resort?partner_id=430 or call 1-800-514-3849
Website: https://www.soaringeaglecasino.com/shows/
LINEUP:
May 26 – Godsmack wsg Bullet for My Valentine and Bad Wolves
May 27 – Jelly Roll and Willie Nelson
June 15 – Brooks & Dunn wsg Scotty McCreery
June 23 – James Taylor and his All-Star Band
July 9 – Pitbull wsg Lil Jon
July 23 – Five Finger Death Punch with I Prevail
August 3 – Kane Brown wsgs Restless Road & Chris Lane
August 24 – Carrie Underwood wsg Colbie Caillat
September 4 – Disturbed wsg Staind
NEW BUFFALO: SILVER CREEK EVENT CENTER (FOUR WINDS)
When: 9 p.m. Selected Dates
Where: Four Winds Casino, 11111 Wilson Rd. New Buffalo
Admission: Varies Prices
Website: https://fourwindscasino.com/newbuffalo/entertainment/event-center/
LINEUP:
April 21 – Tesla
May 6 – KC and the Sunshine Band
May 19 – Chicago
June 2 – Colin Jost
July 21 – +Live+
July 22 – Switchfoot
August 11 – Happy Together Tour
August 19 – The Concert-A Tribute to Abba
September 9 – Australian Pink Floyd
SILVER LAKE: CHICKEN SHACK
When: Varying times and days
Where: 8343 W. Hazel Rd., Mears
Website: https://www.besteverwings.com/silver-lake-chicken-shack/
LINEUP:
May 27, July 8, July 29, September 02 – Rocket Fuel Haulers
May 28, August 11 – U Neek Soul
June 3 – Dick Diamond & the Dusters
June 9, June 29 – Tom Zatarga
June 10 – The Rock Show
June 17 – Funkle Jesse
June 24, August 26 – Bucket O’Maybes
June 30, July 4, July 6, July 7 – The Marshall Morlock Band
July 9, July 16, July 30, August 13 – John Merchant
July 13, July 28, August 12 – Nate Holley
July 15 – Ironik
July 21 – Silent Bark
July 22, September 09 – Sushi Roll
July 23, August 6 – Coty Bouchard
July 27 – Matthew Wieda
August 3 – Tom Zatarga & Cajon
August 5 – Twice the Auction
August 10 & 17 – Andy Patterson
August 19 – Typo
September 3 – Main Street Dueling Pianos
Ludacris (Photo/Eric Stoike)
When: Selected dates June 26–Oct. 2
Where: Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, 14900 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights
Admission: Ticket prices vary
Website: http://www.freedomhillamphitheater.com
LINEUP:
June 2 – Louis Tomlinson
June 16 – Young the Giant & Milky Chance
June 17 – Quinn XCII, Arizona & Julia Wolf
July 7 – Yungblud
July 13 – Yellowcard, Mayday Parade, Story of the Year, This Wild Life & Emo Night Brooklyn
July 18 – Sad Summer Festival: Taking Back Sunday, The Maine, Pvris, Hot Mulligan & Mom Jeans
August 5 – Walker Hayes
August 19 – Goo Goo Dolls & O.A.R
September 16 – Noah Kahan
September 23 – Ludacris, Lil Jon and Juvenile
Find more schedules for summer concerts at Michigan venues here, including Pine Knob and Meijer Gardens.
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