Looking Forward: Local Spins’ Must-See West Michigan Shows for March 2025

Welcome to March! Our “Looking Forward” preview of upcoming March shows across West Michigan spotlights everything from country to hip hop to a fretboard festival. And scroll down for a video of the Local Spins segment on EightWest for March.

1. The Lone Bellow – 7:30 p.m. Saturday (March 8) at St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids – The acclaimed indie-folk trio returns to St. Cecilia on their current national tour. Local Spins story/preview: https://localspins.com/the-lone-bellow-honesty-friendship-communal-adventure-tasting-the-blood-local-spins/

2. Adrian Younge’s “Jazz is Dead” with a 10-piece orchestra – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (March 11) at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids – The renowned producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles makes his only Michigan tour stop in GR. The Local Spins interview, with links to tickets: https://localspins.com/adrian-younge-to-unfurl-magical-musical-charm-in-gr-local-spins/

3. Local Spins Wednesdays and Fridays at SpeakEZ Lounge – 7:30 p.m. Wed. March 12: The Wild Honey Collective; 7:30 p.m. Fri. March 21: Singer-Songwriter Night w/ Ralston Bowles, Dan Terry, Melissa Dylan; 7:30 p.m. Wed. March 26: Hank Mowery & The Hawktones

4. Judy Collins – 7:30 p.m. March 13 at St. Cecilia Music Center – The legendary folk singer returns to what she calls one of her favorite concert venues. Look for the Local Spins interview on March 10. Details/ticket links here: https://www.scmcgr.org/concerts/judy-collins

5. Willy Tea Taylor and Rowdy Fingers = March 20 at Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill – Highly regarded California folk singer-songwriter Willy Tea Taylor returns to Michigan on his current tour. Tip Top follows this on March 21 with Surfer Joe and on March 22 with Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio, making this a weekend romp to remember. Details on Tip Top’s event page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064861351135&sk=events

6. Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival – All day – March 22 at Kalamazoo Valley Museum in downtown Kalamazoo: 10 different bands performing on three stages, music workshops and guitar/music vendors. More info on this free event here: https://kalamazoomuseum.org/events/fretboard-festival/20th-annual-kalamazoo-fretboard-festival#schedule

7. Michigan Rattlers – March 28 at The Pyramid Scheme in GR (with Max Lockwood & Morgan Haner) – The award-winning northern Michigan band is on a national tour. The Local Spins interview/story here, with ticket info: https://localspins.com/michigan-rattlers-embrace-freedom-musical-exploration-with-latest-album-major-tour-local-spins/

8. The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute – March 28 at DeVos Performance Hall – This Beatles tribute band has been featured on PBS and elsewhere. Info and ticket links: https://www.devosperformancehall.com/events/2025/fabfour

9. Russell Dickerson – March 29 at GLC Live at 20 Monroe – The country pop singer (‘Yours,’ ‘Blue Tacoma’) is known for his infectious energy and just released a new single. Info here: https://www.glcliveat20monroe.com/

10. Forrest Frank – March 31 at Van Andel Arena – Christian hip hop/chillwave music artist Forrest Frank had one of the best-selling Christian albums of 2024, “Child of God.” Elevation Rhythm is also on the bill. Tickets and details here: https://www.vanandelarena.com/events/2025/forrest-frank

Plenty more bracing shows at Fennville’s Salt of the Earth, Bell’s Brewery Eccentric Cafe in Kalamazoo, The Intersection and Billy’s Lounge in Grand Rapids and more. View concert listings here:

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