The outdoor summer concert season starts early in Grand Rapids, with downtown lunchtime shows starting in early May. Check out the schedule for those shows and series in Hastings, Ada and Allendale.
Huggy Bear Bluegrass: Mark Lavengood will play Relax at Rosa in mid-May. (Photo/Anthony Norkus)
With winter finally in the rear-view mirror, West Michigan cities and bands are gearing up for another busy summer of free community concerts.
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From lunchtime performances to early evening shows, the schedules are robust and cover a lot of territory musically.
Check out schedules for Grand Rapids’ Relax at Rose series, which kicks off May 2, as well as summer shows in Ada, Allendale and Hastings.
And for an even bigger list of shows across the region, check out Local Spins’ “Free Summer Community Concerts” roster.
Kicking Off the Series: Desmond Jones (Photo/Anthony Norkus)
GRAND RAPIDS: RELAX AT ROSA
When: Noon Thursdays
Where: Rosa Parks Circle, 135 Monroe Center NW
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May 2 – Desmond Jones
May 9- Molly
May 16 – Mark Lavengood
May 23 – The Appleseed Collective
May 30 – Chirp
June 6 – Major Murphy
June 13 – Jordan Hamilton
June 20 – Max Lockwood
June 27 – Serita’s Black Rose
July 11 – Cosmic Knot
July 18 – Hannah Rose & the GravesTones
July 25 – The Great Ones
Aug. 1 – Cabildo
Aug. 8 – Les Creatif
Aug. 15 – Political Lizard
Aug. 22 – Connla
Aug. 29 – Earth Radio
Sept. 5 – Thuderwude
Sept. 12 – Bear-A-Tones
Sept. 19 – Yolonda Lavender
Dacia Bridges Project (Photo/Anthony Norkus)
HASTINGS: COMMUNITY CONCERTS
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Thornapple Plaza, Hastings
HASTINGS CITY BAND
June 5: Beatles & Jazz
June 12: A Night On Broadway
June 19: Disney Magic
June 26: Marches
July 3: A Tribute to America
COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES
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July 10 – TBA
July 24 – Tyler Roy
July 31 – Grumpy Old Men
Aug. 7 – TBA
Aug. 14 – The Dacia Bridges Project
Aug. 21 – Geez Louise
Kilkenny Corkers
HASTINGS: FRIDAYS AT THE FOUNTAIN
When: Noon Fridays
Where: Barry County Courthouse Lawn, Hastings
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June 14 – “Elvis” James McKay
June 21 – Hastings Heartbeat Zydeco
June 28 – Daves @ 7
July 5 – Kilkenny Corkers
July 12 – TBA
July 19 – Chuck Whiting
July 26 – Community Music School
Aug. 2 – Jonah Evans
Aug. 9 – David Lloyd
Joshua Davis (Photo/Derek Ketchum)
HASTINGS: FRIDAY NIGHT FEATURES
When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: Thornapple Plaza, Hastings
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June 14 – Valerie Barrymore
June 21 – TBA
June 28 – Joshua Davis
July 5 – Kari Lynch Band
July 12 – Katmandu (Bob Seger tribute)
July 19 – The Accidentals
July 26 – TBA
Aug. 2 – Luke Winslow-King
Aug. 9 – Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band
Aug. 16 – TBA
The Adams Family (Photo/Tori Thomas)
ADA: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Averill Historical Museum Grounds, 7144 Headley St., Ada
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June 11 – The Palooka Brothers
June 25 – The Adams Family
July 9 – Nick Ayoub/The Family
July 23 – Semi Dave
July 30 – Chris Collins
Aug. 6 – Daves at 7
Aug. 20 – Bucket O’ Maybes
Blue Water Ramblers (Photo/Anthony Norkus)
ALLENDALE: ROTARY CONCERTS IN THE PARK
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Bandshell in Allendale Township Community Park, 11069 68th Ave., Allendale
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July 9 – Blue Water Ramblers
July 16 – Sweet Justice
July 23- The Adams Family
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