The Big List (Aug. 19-25): Papa Roach, Rival Sons, Doug Deming, La Mafia, Breakaway, Willowsong, Holler Fest, Shoreline Jazz Fest

A busy festival week also features Reignwolf, Desmond Jones, That Beatles Thing, Seth Bernard, 28th Street Metro Cruise, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Polish Festival, Wax Motif and more. And win tickets to Breakaway.

 

THE BIG LIST: Aug. 19-25

Be sure to check the “Big List of Michigan Music Festivals,” because we update it frequently. For a complete list of free outdoor summer concerts, browse the “Free Summer Community Concerts” page at Local Spins. For concerts at commercial and nonprofit venues, see “Summer Concert Series @ Venues.”

View an expanded list of upcoming shows at West Michigan venues at The REALLY Big List at Local Spins.

Have concert listings you think deserve to be spotlighted? Email date, time, ticket prices, location and details to liz@localspins.com.

TUESDAY

PAPA ROACH
ASKING ALEXANDRIA
BAD WOLVES
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday
Tickets: $45-$59.50
Where: 20 Monroe Live, Grand Rapids

One of the most recognizable punk-rock bands from the early 2000s, Papa Roach will be bringing its “Who Do You Trust Tour” to Grand Rapids, along with post-hardcore/metalcore band Asking Alexandria and groove metal outfit Bad Wolves.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are available here.

REIGNWOLF
JJ WILDE
When: 8 p.m. Tuesday
Tickets: $20 advance, $25 day of show
Where: The Stache inside The Intersection, Grand Rapids

Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Reignwolf will bring rock ‘n roll high-energy vibes to The Stache. The band released a debut album, “Hear Me Out,” in March.

JJ Wilde, an alternative artist from Ontario, will open the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are available here.

WEDNESDAY

BRENA
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday
Admission: Free
Where: Garage Bar & Grill, Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids premier party band, Brena, will lead Garage Bar & Grill’s block party. The party starts at 6 p.m., with Brena starting up the tunes at 7 p.m.

Admission is free and this event is all ages.

LOCAL SPINS WEDNESDAY:
THAT BEATLES THING
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
Admission: Free
Where: SpeakEZ Lounge, Grand Rapids

Local Spins continues Tribute Month in August at SpeakEZ Lounge with the return of That Beatles Thing – the Grand Rapids area’s most accomplished and most impressive tribute to the music of the Fab Four. This all-star band of musicians – James Murphy, Pete Bardolph, Fritz von Valtier and Bill Van Ess – re-creates the sound and harmonies of rock’s greatest group and always draws an enthusiastic crowd.

Local Spins Wednesdays are presented by Local Spins, SpeakEZ Lounge, North Coast Guitar Company and WYCE, with Michigan beer specials on tap and free parking in the city lot kitty-corner (to the south) off Monroe Avenue NW or the Sixth Street Park lot to the north.

RIVAL SONS
CROWN LANDS
THE AUTUMNATIC
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
Tickets: $27.50 advance, $30 day of show
Where: The Intersection, Grand Rapids

Long Beach, Calif., rock ‘n’ roll band Rival Sons is touring this summer in support of the new album “Feral Roots.”

Ontario rock band Crown Lands will be joining the bill, as well as Grand Rapids’ The Autumnatic. Tickets are available here.

THURSDAY

DOUG DEMING & THE JEWEL TONES
When: 9 p.m. Thursday
Tickets: $10
Where: Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill, Grand Rapids

This 21-and-older show features the real-deal Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones. Originally from Detroit’s East Side, Deming and his band now hail from Bradenton, Fla., and play a mixture of traditional blues, West Coast and Texas swing, early rock, country and roots music.

Get tickets online here.

SETH BERNARD
SCOTT PELLEGROM
JOE VANACKER
When: 9:30 p.m. Thursday
Admission: Free
Where: Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids

Founders Brewing Co. welcomes widely respected Michigan musician and activist Seth Bernard. Bernard plays songs because they mean something. Involved in many musical projects as well as a new environmental initiative, the guitarist and singer-songwriter brings his arsenal of rock, folk and more to Founders, backed by renowned West Michigan-based drummer Scott Pellegrom and bassist Joe Vanacker of The Insiders.

SHORELINE JAZZ FESTIVAL
When: Thursday, Saturday-Sunday
Tickets: $40 daily; $70 two-day
Where: Heritage Landing, Muskegon

Alexander Zonjic’s annual Shoreline Jazz Festival kicks off on Thursday night with a special performance by Zonjic and Friends at The Block, 360 W. Western Ave. Tickets, $25-35, are available online here.

Real festival fun begins at 1 p.m. Saturday and continues through 8 p.m. Sunday. Performers include Dave Koz & Friends, Summer Horns, Sweet Sexy Soul, Lin Rountree, Nick Colionne, Michael Manson, Detour and more. Get the complete lowdown at shorelinejazzfestival.com and read more about the event later this week at Local Spins.

28TH STREET METRO CRUISE
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, 4-10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday
Admission: Free
Where: Rogers Plaza Mall parking lot, Wyoming
Cascade Township Park, Grand Rapids

The 28th Street Metro Cruise is West Michigan’s premier car event, a two-day celebration of family, friends, food, music and entertainment surrounding the love of the car. The Metro Cruise is made up of 16 miles of cool cars stretching from Cascade to Grandville along 28th Street.

This year’s celebration features things like a donut competition and a food truck crawl alongside the cars, but also some great local performers. Kicking things off will be a pre-event party featuring Grand Rapids vintage R&B band The Soul Syndicate at Cascade Township Park, at 7 p.m. Thursday.

The Main Event site, located at the Rogers Plaza Mall parking lot, is the center of the action and will host five West Michigan bands, including Onager and Flexadecibel on Friday, and Stolen Horses, La Furia Del Ritmo Original and Azz-Izz Band on Saturday. More details at 28thstreetmetrocruise.com.

FRIDAY

POSTPONED: ALABAMA
RESTLESS HEART
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Tickets: $32-$127
Where: Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids

EDITOR’S NOTE: Friday’s Alabama concert at Van Andel Arena has been postponed due to lead singer Randy Owen’s ongoing complications with cluster migraines and vertigo. Rescheduled dates for the tour will be announced in the coming weeks.

One of the longest-standing and most beloved country bands of all time, Alabama, is slated to return to Grand Rapids as part of the band’s 50th Anniversary Tour. Credited with significantly widening the mainstream reach of country music, Alabama is the most awarded band in the history of country music, and one of the best-selling bands of all times, with over 75 million albums sold worldwide, and more than two dozen No. 1 hits.

Nashville’s Restless Heart opens the show. Get tickets online here.

LA MAFIA
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Tickets: $42.50-$82.50
Where: 20 Monroe Live, Grand Rapids

La Mafia, a Latin band out of Houston, has belted out beloved music for over three decades. The band has long shared heartfelt stories and will bring its “Love” tour to 20 Monroe Live. La Mafia has built a unique style by taking risks and diving into several different genres such as rock, folk, reggae and pop with traditional Latin music. La Mafia has sold millions of records over the years.

Doors open at 7 p.m. for this all-ages concert. Get tickets and more information online here.

1979 TRIBUTE SHOW
When: 9 p.m. Friday
Tickets: $10 advance, $15 day of show
Where: The Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids

This is shaping up as a memorable night filled with favorites and classics from 1979. This 1979 Tribute show will feature four albums played front to back: Tom Petty’s “Damn The Torpedoes,” AC/DC’s “Highway To Hell,” Donna Summer’s “Bad Girls” and Joe Jackson’s “Look Sharp.”

The night will benefit Realism Is Loyalty, a program designed to help individuals work through barriers in their lives and move towards a positive change. Doors open at 8 p.m. for this 21-and-older concert. Get tickets and more information online here. at

BREAKAWAY MUSIC FESTIVAL:
KASKADE, LOUIS THE CHILD
WIZ KHALIFA, BIG GIGANTIC
When: Friday-Saturday
Tickets: $100 two-day ($185-$699 VIP)
$60 one-day ($100-$399 VIP)
Where: Belknap Park, Grand Rapids

For the third straight year, Breakaway Music Festival will unfurl electronic wonders, hip hop and more at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, plus a silent disco, vendors and other attractions. On Friday, Kaskade and Louis the Child will headline a lineup that also features Troyboi, Herobust, Wax Motif, Cookn, D-Wrex, Kar Pow B2B Super Future and DJ Jay Vee.

On Saturday, Wiz Khalifa and Big Gigantic will headline, following sets by Blackbear, Bryce Vine, Kid Quill, Mersiv, Emogee, Stratz, Twinz B2B Saylin and Choff. Thousands are expected to attend this two-day event that boasts sister festivals in Ohio, North Carolina and Tennessee. Get more information at Michigan.breakaway.festival.com and read more about the festival later this week at Local Spins.

WAX MOTIF
When: 11:30 p.m. Friday
Tickets: $15 advance, $20 day of show, $15 with Breakaway wristband
Where: The Intersection, Grand Rapids

Join The Intersection in Grand Rapids for the Official Breakaway Michigan After-Party Friday night with Wax Motif, regarded as a major orchestrator in the G-House sound.

The Australian DJ and producer based in Los Angeles unfurls house DJ sets featuring a blend of wild mixing, artistic style and bold rhythms. Doors open at 11 p.m. for this 18-and-older show. Get tickets and more information online here.

WILLOWSONG MUSIC FESTIVAL
When: Friday-Saturday
Tickets: $40 advance weekend; $25 daily
Where: Willowsong Farmstead, 2039 S. Nevins Road, Sidney

Organizers of the Willowsong Music Festival decided to shift the third annual event from late September to late August to take advantage of summery weather. They also upped the ante when it comes to the lineup of regional stars who will be performing during the two-day affair about an hour north of Grand Rapids.

Last Gasp Collective, Molly, Valentiger, The Bootstrap Boys, Deerfield Run, Nathan Kalish & The Lastcallers, Jo Serrapere & The Willie Dunns, Matt Gabriel Trio, Jordan Hamilton, Beaver Xing, Blushing Monk, Chain of Lakes, August, Deep Greens and Blues, Escaping Pavement and Jukejoint Handmedowns are on the bill. Get more details and tickets online at willowsongmusicfest.com and read more about the festival later this week at Local Spins.

POLISH FESTIVAL:
LENNY GOMULKA & THE CHICAGO PUSH
When: Friday-Sunday
Admission: Free
Where: Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids

Celebrating everything Polish, this year’s 40th anniversary edition of the Dozynki Polish Festival hosted by the Polish Heritage Society in downtown Grand Rapids boasts a special superstar appearance: Lenny Gomulka & The Chicago Push, who perform from 4 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, trading off sets with Dynabrass on Friday and Gerry Kaminski’s Polka Network on Saturday. The internationally renowned Gomulka, “considered a living legend in the polka community” formed the Chicago Push in 1980, has been nominated for 12 Grammy awards in the polka genre and was inducted into the International Polka Music Hall of Fame & Museum in his hometown of Chicago in 2016.

Of course, the Polish Festival also boasts a bevy of other performances, Polish food and more. Get details online here.

HOLLER FEST
When: Friday-Sunday
Tickets: $65 advance weekend; $70 at gate
$20 Friday, Sunday; $30 Saturday
Where: Frog Holler Farm, 1181 Beech Road, Brooklyn

Described as a farm, music and arts festival set in the picturesque Irish Hills of Jackson County, Holler Fest returns with a robust lineup of regional acts, amazing food, workshops and an unparalleled vibe.

Get the full lineup online here, and it’s a dandy one with the likes of The Go Rounds, Last Gasp Collective, Micah & Andrea (Breathe Owl Breathe), Rollie Tussing & the Midwest Territory Band, Jesse Ray & The Carolina Catfish, Liquid Monk, The Appleseed Collective, Olivia & The Aquatic Troupe and more.

SATURDAY

DESMOND JONES
THE HACKY TURTLES
EARTH RADIO
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Tickets: $12 advance, $15 day of show
Where: Elevation inside The Intersection, Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids’ Desmond Jones recently released a second full-length studio album “Hello Helou,” and this show celebrates release of the vinyl version of that recording. The Hacky Turtles, a funky alt-rock outfit, and Earth Radio, a progressive and experimental neo-soul band, are also on the bill.

Doors open at 8 p.m. for this 18-and-older concert. Get tickets and more information online here.

CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Tickets: $20
Where: Bell’s Brewery Eccentric Café, Kalamazoo

Pop-hued East Coast indie-rockers Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, led by Alec Ounsworth, bring a limited, full-band U.S. tour to Kalamazoo – the only Michigan concert on the band’s calendar. The band has released five studio albums over the years, including 2017’s “The Tourist.”

Doors for this 21-and-older show open at 8:30 p.m. Details online at bellsbeer.com.

SUNDAY

RUDE BOY GEORGE
When: 8:30 p.m. Sunday
Admission: Free
Where: Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids

What a way to end the weekend. New York City’s Rude Boy George pumps out ’80s New Wave classics in fresh ska, reggae and rocksteady fashion. Featuring members of several well-known New York ska outfits, the band churns out hits by the like of The Smiths, Cyndi Lauper, Billy Idol, Human League, Soft Cell, The Romantics, Talking Heads and more.

Opening will be the Skapones, an English ska band that delivers “foot-stomping tunes.” Get more info online at foundersbrewing.com.

UNDER-THE-RADAR PICKS

Dirty Mike & the Boys and Jesse Ray & the Carolina Catfish playing at the Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill in Grand Rapids 9 p.m. Monday, free — Grand Rapids bands team up for NateDawg’s birthday bash (Nathan Purchase) at the Tip Top to kick off the week.

Apollo’s Din, Feeding Grizzlies, Manic Hick rocking Mulligan’s Pub, Grand Rapids, 9 p.m. Thursday, free – This 21 and older show features Apollo’s Din, a “grungy trance blues” act, Feeding Grizzlies’ alt-rock, and the two-piece instrumental band Manic Hick.

Laura Bennett playing The Zeppelin Lounge at New Holland Brewing’s The Knickerbocker in Grand Rapids, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, free – Laura Bennett’s Whiskey Thursdays at the Zeppelin Lounge (second floor of The Knickerbocker) features a rotating cast of musicians and drink specials.

The Far Shore with special guest Rebekah Rhys playing One Trick Pony in Grand Rapids, 8 p.m. Thursday, free – Grand Rapids singer-songwriter Brant Satala’s fetching new band project, The Far Shore, will regale fans at this intimate downtown venue, with special guest Rebekah Rhys.

Gaelynn Lea playing at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids 8 p.m. Thursday, $10 in advance $12 day of show — Minnesota singer, songwriter, violinist and advocate for disability awareness, Gaelynn Lea will play The Pyramid Scheme along with Grand Haven’s Jessica in the Rainbow. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Lynn The Band playing the Barrel Room at Saugatuck Brewing Co., Douglas, 6-9 p.m. Friday, free – Saugatuck Brewing Company hosts a full evening of brews and homespun “mountain music” with Lynn The Band.

Michael Franti & Spearhead playing Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids Township, 7 p.m. Friday, SOLD OUT – Reggae- and pop-propelled Michael Franti & Spearhead have proven to be one of Meijer Gardens most popular acts. The band returns for another upbeat and uplifting evening in the outdoor amphitheater. Gates open at 5:45 p.m.

Los Freneticos with The Moonrays playing Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill in Grand Rapids, 9 p.m. Friday, $10 general admission — Los Frenticos have flourished in the music scene since 2008 and are bringing their danceable surf tunes to Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill in Grand Rapids. These Argentinians bring a blend of wild instrumental rock, beat, punk and surf music. They will be joined by Grand Rapids’ Moonrays.

Echoes of Pink Floyd playing Bell’s Eccentric Café in Kalamazoo, 9 p.m. Friday, $25 advance, $28 day of show – This Michigan-based Pink Floyd tribute band goes to great lengths to recreate the amazing sounds and sights of this legendary rock act, with state-of-the-art laser lights and video, and new lead vocalist Nicholas James Thomasma.

Denise Davis & the Motor City Sensations playing Billy’s Lounge in Grand Rapids, 9:30 Friday, $5 — Denise Davis and crew return to Grand Rapids to uncork a combination of R&B, gospel, hip hop, funk, jazz and pop.

Guitar UP! playing Old Dog Tavern in Kalamazoo, 10 p.m. Friday, free – With a terrific surf-rock flair, Kalamazoo’s Guitar UP! brings its summery vibe to Old Dog’s outdoor stage as it continue to tour behind a new studio album.

Joshua Davis playing Old Dog Tavern in Kalamazoo, 8 p.m. Saturday, $18 advance, $20 day of show – Northern Michigan singer-songwriter Joshua Davis is a regional favorite, bringing his compelling songs to the outdoor stage at Old Dog. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Exmag playing Founders Brewing Company in Grand Rapids, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, $5 — Exmag will bring its eccentric and soulful fusion music to Founders, complete with smooth harmonies.

Mersiv playing The Intersection in Grand Rapids, 11:30 p.m. Saturday, $15 advance $20 day of show — It’s bound to be a must-attend, late-night after-party for Saturday’s edition of the Breakaway Music Festival, hosted by Mersiv and his intense bass music.

MICHIGAN MUSIC FESTIVALS

Aug. 22-25
Shoreline Jazz Festival
Heritage Landing, Muskegon
http://www.shorelinejazzfestival.com/

Aug. 23-24
Willowsong Music Festival
Willowsong Farm, Sidney
https://www.willowsongfestival.com/

Aug. 23-24
Breakaway Music Festival
Belknap Park, Grand Rapids
http://breakawaymichigan.com/

Aug. 23-24
Sun Dried Music Festival
Courthouse Square, Mason
https://www.sundriedfestival.com/

Aug. 23-25
LivelyLands
Empire & nearby
https://www.thelivelylands.com/

Aug. 23-25
Holler Fest
Frog Holler Farm, Brooklyn
http://hollerfest.com/

Aug. 23-25
Porcupine Mountains Music Festival
Ontonagon
http://www.porkiesfestival.org/

Aug. 23-25
Blues By The Bay
Harbor Park, East Tawas
http://www.bluesbythebaytawas.org/index.html

THIS WEEK’S OUTDOOR COMMUNITY CONCERTS

(In Alphabetical Order by City Name)
Aug. 25 – Trippin’ Billies (Dave Matthews Band tribute), Albion
Aug. 23 – Hollywood Makeout, Allegan
Aug. 19 – The Adams Family, Belding
August 23 – Allison Leveque and Friends (Acoustic Folk & Rock), Pocket Park, Big Rapids
Aug. 22 – Cheryl Hodge Group, Cadillac Upbeat
Aug. 24 – Danielle Cosby, Canadian Lakes
Aug. 24 – Carrie McFerrin and Mike Powell/Double-Strung, Delton
Aug. 23 – Great Scott, Ann Street Plaza, East Lansing
Aug. 20 – Ruth & Max Bloomquist, Central Park, Grand Haven
Aug. 22 – Cameron Blake, Samuel Nalangira (6 p.m.), GRAM on the Green, Grand Rapids
Aug. 22 – Connla (noon), Relax at Rosa, Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids
Aug. 21 – Geez Louise, Thornapple Plaza, Hastings
Aug. 21 – Molly, GDK Park, Holland
Aug. 21 – Zion Lion, Bates Alley, Kalamazoo
Aug. 23 – Lunchtime Live! Bronson Park, Kalamazoo
Aug. 22 – B-Side Growlers, Lowell Showboat
Aug. 21 – Cheryl Hodge Group, Ludington
Aug. 20 – Great Scott, Montague
Aug. 20 – Shane Hennessy, McGrath Park, Muskegon
Aug. 23 – Laith Al-Saadi/Plain Jane Glory, Hackley Park, Muskegon
Aug. 25–The Bronk Brothers, Parchment
Aug. 23 — Van Dyke Revue/The Backsliders/Dave’s Solo Show, St. Joseph
Aug. 22 – Zion Lion, South Haven

THE REALLY BIG LIST, PLUS SHOWS ON THE HORIZON

Monday, Aug. 19
Dirty Mike & the Boys/Jesse Ray & the Carolina Catfish, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
BassBin: Breakaway Pre-party, Billy’s Lounge
John Shea, Rockwell Republic
Great Scott Band, The Score
Don Middlebrook, Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant, Holland
Jamie Marvin, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Saugatuck
Lew Russ, The Lake House Waterfront Grille, Muskegon
May Erlewine, Rare Bird Brewing, Traverse City

Tuesday, Aug. 20
Papa Roach/Asking Alexandria/Bad Wolves, 20 Monroe Live
Grand Rapids Ballet: Tuesday Evening Music Club, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Reignwolf/JJ Wilde, The Stache @ The Intersection
Triology, The Score
Rich Burkholder, Rogue River Tavern, Rockford
Sweet Lou & the Savages, Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant, Holland
The New Standard, Grand Bar, Grand Haven
Vincent Hayes, The Lake House Waterfront Grille, Muskegon
Beer City Saxes, Watermark 920, Muskegon

Wednesday, Aug. 21
That Beatles Thing: Local Spins Wednesday, SpeakEZ Lounge
Rival Sons/Crown Lands/The Autumnatic, The Intersection
Brena: Summer Block Party, Garage Bar & Grill
Three’s A Crowd, The Score
River North Jazz, The Old Goat
Seven Nations, Quinn & Tuite’s Irish Pub
Tom Hagen Trio featuring Rick Reuther, Noto’s, Cascade
Kevin Schaffer, Cedar Springs Brewing Co., Cedar Springs
The Dead Shepherds, The Lake House Waterfront Grille, Muskegon
Cheryl Hodge Group, Waterfront Park, Ludington
Terry Lower Trio, Clara’s on the River, Battle Creek
All In Love, Czar’s 505, St. Joseph (Aug. 21-22)
Seth Bernard, Lake Ann Brewing, Lake Ann
Vince Gill, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen
Yesong Sophie Lee, violin, Great Lakes Center For the Arts, Petoskey

Thursday, Aug. 22
Gaelynn Lea/Jessica in the Rainbow, The Pyramid Scheme
Seth Bernard/Scott Pellegrom/Joe VanAcker, Founders Brewing Company
Brant Satala, One Trick Pony
Apollo’s Din/Feeding Grizzlies/Manic Hick, Mulligan’s Pub
Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
After Ours, 7 Monks Taproom
Laura Bennet, Zeppelin Lounge, New Holland Brewing’s The Knickerbocker
Conestoga, The Score
The Soul Syndicate: Metro Cruise, Cascade Township
Brandon Ward, JT’s Pizza & Spirits, Cascade
Dale Wicks, Cedar Springs Brewing Company, Cedar Springs
Mike Frost/Mike Hyde, Thousand Oaks Country Club, Northview
Jim Spalink, Rockford Brewing Company, Rockford
Nate Holley, Itty Bitty Bar, Holland
Cool Lemon Jazz Duo, Fenn Valley Vineyards, Fennville
Patty Pershayla, Saugatuck Brewing Co., Douglas
Checkers Morton, Sandy Point Beach House, West Olive
Steffan Copenhaver, Kirby House, Grand Haven
Andy Frisinger & Chris Wiser, Grand Armory Brewing, Grand Haven
Scott Mulvahill, Seven Steps Up, Spring Lake
Gabrial James, The Lake House Waterfront Grille, Muskegon
Alexander Zonjic & Friends, The Block, Muskegon
Brian Fedewa, Pigeon Hill Brewing, Muskegon
WMU Orchestra, The Union Cabaret & Grille, Kalamazoo
Deep Fried Pickle Project, Dark Horse Brewing, Marshall
Terry Lower Trio, Clara’s on the River, Battle Creek
Al Stewart, Acorn Theater, Three Oaks
Andy Johnson & Scott Adamson, The Riviera Theatre, Three Rivers
All In Love, Czar’s 505, St. Joseph (Aug. 21-22)
U.S. Air Force Airlifter Brass, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Petoskey
May Erlewine & the Motivations, Ore Dock Brewing, Marquette

Friday, Aug. 23
Alabama/Restless Heart, Van Andel Arena
SOLD OUT Michael Franti & Spearhead, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater
Wax Motif, The Intersection
La Mafia, 20 Monroe Live
1979 Tribute Show, The Pyramid Scheme
Los Freneticos/The Moonrays, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Denise Davis & the Motor City Sensations, Billy’s Lounge
Sliding Glass/Rees Finley, Mulligan’s Pub
Tell Yo Mama, H.O.M.E. at the B.O.B.
Silent Bark, Bobarino’s Pizzeria, The B.O.B.
Distant Stars, River City Saloon
Brian Randall Band, Back Forty Saloon (Aug. 23-24)
Bitter Truth/Death Defier/Corrode, Rocky’s Bar & Grill
Lenny Golmuka & Chicago Push/DynaBrass/Gerry Kaminski’s Polka
Network: Dozynki Polish Festival, Rosa Parks Circle
John Shea, JW Marriott
Adam Labeaux, New Holland Brewing’s The Knickerbocker
Project 90, Log Cabin
In The Grey, Twisted Bull (Aug. 23-24)
El Brandino, Blue Water Grill
Bar Code, Shots On The River, Belmont
Chris Cranick, Rockford Brewing Company, Rockford
Flexadecibel/Onager: Metro Cruise Main Event, Rogers Plaza, Wyoming (Aug. 23-24)
Barenaked 90s, Woody’s Press Box, Wyoming
Lynn The Band, Saugatuck Brewing Co., Douglas
MoHotta, Itty Bitty Bar, Holland
Sam Parks, Our Brewing, Holland
DJ Joel, Beer Garden @ New Holland’s Pub On 8th, Holland
Jess & Jesse, inside @ New Holland’s Pub On 8th, Holland
Carl Webb Band, Hops At 84 East, Holland
Conrad Schock + The Noise, Grand Armory Brewing, Grand Haven
Mary Rademacher Reed Trio/Mar Kahny, 18th Amendment Spirits Co., Muskegon
Coty Bouchard, Dockers Fish House, Muskegon
Biffy The Beat Slayer/Cactus Jack/Chiptooth, Unruly Brewing Company, Muskegon
Aeden McCauley, Smash Wine Bar & Bistro, Muskegon
Full Cord, The Mitten Bar, Ludington
Isaac Ryder Band, Northern Natural Apple Hollow, Manistee
Fremont John, Portage Point Inn, Onekama
Trapped On Mars, McDuff’s Bar & Grille, Wayland
Killer Flamingos/Kevin Schaffer, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Echoes of Pink Floyd, Back Room @ Bell’s Eccentric Cafe, Kalamazoo
Jeff Mueller, Louie’s Trophy House, Kalamazoo
Guitar Up!, Old Dog Tavern, Kalamazoo
One Be Lo/Desert Eez/DJ Mel-V, Shakespeare’s Pub Lower Level, Kalamazoo
Abiamael/The Green Leaves/Indulge Devour, Papa Pete’s, Kalamazoo
Dylan Tolbert & Joe Cherian, Boatyard Brewing, Kalamazoo
Greg Nagy, The Union Cabaret & Grille, Kalamazoo
Wayland, JB’s Whiskey Creek Old Style Grill, Springfield
Robert Rolfe Fedderson, Paw Paw Brewing Company, Paw Paw
Megan Happel, The Riviera Theatre, Three Rivers
Little Something (CD release)/Valerie Ingle, Acorn Theater, Three Oaks
Jenna Mammina & Rolf Sturm, The Livery, Benton Harbor
Lake Effect Jazz Big Band, Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph
The 1985, Czar’s 505, St. Joseph

Saturday, Aug. 24
Mersiv, The Intersection
Moto/Ozenza/Head/Tommy & Friends, The Stache @ The Intersection
Desmond Jones/The Hacky Turtles/Earth Radio, Elevation @ The Intersection
Exmag, Founders Brewing Company
Sweet Diezel Jenkins, H.O.M.E. at the B.O.B.
The Soul Syndicate, Billy’s Lounge
Discontent/Abimael/Dead Nerves/Guard Rail, Mulligan’s Pub
Amy LaVere & Will Sexton/Jon Merchant, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Trapped On Mars, River City Saloon
Brian Randall Band, Back Forty Saloon (Aug. 23-24)
Lenny Golmuka & Chicago Push/DynaBrass/Gerry Kaminski’s Polka
Network: Dozynki Polish Festival, Rosa Parks Circle
Mary Rademacher Reed Trio, JW Marriott
Edye Evans Hyde Trio, Rendezvous Lounge @ Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Third Coast Gypsy Jazz, The Old Goat
In The Grey, Twisted Bull (Aug. 23-24)
Bari Lee Band, The Score
Larry Lowis, Blue Water Grill
Hot Leslie, Quinn and Tuite’s Irish Pub
Pete Schumann Music, Bier Distillery, Belmont
Decades, Shots On The River, Belmont
John Shea, Noto’s, Cascade
Political Lizard/King Ink, Rockford Brewing Company, Rockford
Stolen Horses/La Furia del Ritmo/Azz Izz, Metro Cruise Main Event, Rogers Plaza, Wyoming (Aug. 23-24)
The Jetts, Woody’s Press Box, Wyoming
Lookin’ Back (Bob Seger tribute), Castle Brewing, Greenville
Dunegrass, Trail Point Brewing, Allendale
Mark Kahny, Marro’s, Saugatuck
El Brandino, Saugatuck Brewing Co., Douglas
Dean Allrick, What Not Inn, Fennville
Indigo Moon, Fenn Valley Vineyards, Fennville
Dogs At Large, Virtue Cider, Fennville
Distant Stars, Liquid Note Brewing, Otsego
Project 90, Itty Bitty Bar, Holland
Emery Plews Band, Waverly Stone Gastropub, Holland
Coty Bouchard, Beer Garden @ New Holland’s Pub On 8th, Holland
Dave & Connie D., Black Sheep Baa & Grill, Holland
Vinylicious, LoLo’s, Holland
Rebekah Rhys, Hops At 84 East, Holland
Tomas Esparza Blues Band, Great Legs Winery Brewery Distillery, Holland
Zion Lion, Sandy Point Beach House, West Olive
The Sea The Sea (10 a.m.), Farmers Market, Grand Haven
JMM Jazz, Porto Bello, Grand Haven
The New Rule, Kirby House, Grand Haven
Nicholas James Thomasma, Grand Armory Brewing, Grand Haven
Matt Williams/Melophobix/Tropidelic/Everclear/Sponge/Van Mason/Tequila Mockingbird/Upcoast Kin: Burning Foot Beer Festival (3 p.m.), Pere Marquette State Park, Muskegon
Three’s A Crowd, Dockers Fish House, Muskegon
Second Chance, Hennessy’s Pub, Muskegon
Gary Allan, Little River Casino, Manistee
Colin Cooper & David Simmer, Ridge Cider Co., Grant
Avon Bomb/Soulstice, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Michael J. Howe, Lucky’s Roadhouse, Wayland
Joshua Davis, Old Dog Tavern, Kalamazoo
Jimi, Shakespeare’s Pub Lower Level, Kalamazoo
Chris Michaels, Grand Traverse Distillery, Kalamazoo
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Back Room @ Bell’s Eccentric Café, Kalamazoo
The Birdseed Salesmen, Martini’s, Kalamazoo
RF Band: Rufus Ferguson/Keith Hall/Antwain Kirkland/Yolonda Lavender, The Union Cabaret & Grille, Kalamazoo
Megan Dooley, Boatyard Brewing, Kalamazoo
Absolute Addiction, JB’s Whiskey Creek, Springfield
Saul/Wood Overcoat/Edge from Falling/SiBus, The Music Factory, Battle Creek
The Steepwater Band/Nomad Planets, Acorn Theater, Three Oaks
Neil Jansen, The Riviera Theatre, Three Rivers
Gregory Stovetop, The Livery, Benton Harbor
Joe Justice/CK and the GRAY, Round Barn Winery Distillery Brewery, Baroda
Jill Jack, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City
The Real Ingredients, Beards Brewery, Petoskey
The Come Up, Red Sky Stage, Bay Harbor

Sunday, Aug. 25
Rude Boy George/The Skapones, Founders Brewing Company
River Rogues Jazz Band (5 p.m.), Creston Brewery
Brandino, The Peoples Cider Co.
Greg Miller (10 a.m.), JW Marriott
River North Jazz (11 a.m.), The Old Goat
Randy Marsh, SpeakEZ Lounge
Frog and the Beeftones, The Score
Dean Madonia, Bostwick Lake Inn, Rockford
Brena, Dockers Fish House, Muskegon
Two Dudes in Flip Flops, The Lake House Waterfront Grille, Muskegon
Jake Stevens, Kirby House, Grand Haven
Macy Krew, Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant, Holland
Pianos, LoLo’s, Holland
Big Lake Trio, The Butler, Saugatuck
Mark Kahny, Marro’s, Saugatuck
Flatland Grip, Red Dock, Douglas
Megan Dooley, Liquid Note Brewing, Otsego
Memphis Underground, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Kevin Schaffer, Hilliard’s Corner Lounge, Wayland
Great Lakes Grass/Susie Parr Trio/Who Hit John/Kaitlyn Rose Band/Out Of Favor Boys: Bert Benefit Bash, Bell’s Eccentric Café, Kalamazoo
Morgan Fingleton/Steadfast Trio, Round Barn Winery Distillery Brewery, Baroda

ON THE HORIZON

Monday, Aug. 26
Why Don’t We, DeVos Performance Hall
August/Conrad Shock + The Noise, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
BassBin: Pressed & Proper/Timothy Getz, Billy’s Lounge
John Shea, Rockwell Republic
Brena, The Score
Blue Water Kings, Rockford Brewing Company, Rockford
Carter Lezman, Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant, Holland
Ricky Hill, The Lake House Waterfront Grille, Muskegon

Tuesday, Aug. 27
Jojo Siwa/The Belles, Van Andel Arena
Moonshot, The Score
Tony Halchak, Cedar Springs Brewing Company, Cedar Springs
Joe Laureao, Rogue River Tavern, Rockford
Gabriel Lundy, Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant, Holland
The New Standard, Grand Bar, Grand Haven

Wednesday, Aug. 28
Amy Winehouse Tribute: Local Spins Wednesday, SpeakEZ Lounge
POSTPONED The Allman Betts Band/JD Simo, 20 Monroe Live
Roots Of Creation/Quasi Kings/Isaac Berkowitz, The Stache @ The Intersection
Jon Spencer & the Hitmakers/Demolition Doll Rods, The Pyramid Scheme
River North Jazz, The Old Goat
Laura Bennett/Mark Kahny, Zeppelin Lounge, New Holland Brewing’s The Knickerbocker
Oxymorons, The Score
Tom Hagen Trio featuring Rick Reuther, Noto’s, Cascade
Flatland Grip, Cedar Springs Brewing Company, Cedar Springs
Lakeshore Big Band, Waterfront, Grand Haven
Coty Bouchard, The Lake House Waterfront Grille, Muskegon
Terry Lower Trio, Clara’s on the River, Battle Creek
Trent Breithaupt’s Flower Island, Northern Natural Apple Hollow, Manistee

Thursday, Aug. 29
Aaron Kamm and the One Drops, Founders Brewing Company
The Soul Rebels, The Stache @ The Intersection
The Quirk/Brackish/Monkey Robot War/Pack Sounds, The Pyramid Scheme
Pretoria/Short Panic/The Ryne Experience, Mulligan’s Pub
Laura Bennett/Mark Kahny, Zeppelin Lounge, New Holland Brewing’s The Knickerbocker
Three’s A Crowd, The Score
Two Of A Kind, JT’s Pizza & Spirits, Cascade
JGJ, Bostwick Lake Inn, Rockford
Upcoast Kin, The Lake House Waterfront Grille, Muskegon
Catfish & the Man, Pigeon Hill Brewing, Muskegon
Prim/Skyking/The Jetts/The Carl Webb Band/Colton Snuffer and the Dead Horsemen/Chipman/The Ghost of None/Earth Witch: 6th Anniversary, Unruly Brewing Muskegon
Steffan Copenhaver, Kirby House, Grand Haven
Andy Frisinger & Chris Wiser, Grand Armory Brewing, Grand Haven
Mike Hyde/Mike Frost, Sandy Point Beach House, West Olive
Nate Holley, Itty Bitty Bar, Holland
Joe Marcinek, Big Lake Brewing, Holland
The Weatherheads, Saugatuck Brewing Co., Douglas
Ben Schmidt-Schwartz, The Union Cabaret & Grille, Kalamazoo
Terry Lower Trio, Clara’s on the River, Battle Creek
The Matchsellers, Dark Horse Brewing, Marshall
May Erlewine/Rachel Mazer/Anna Ash, Short’s Brewing, Bellaire

Friday, Aug. 30
Lateralus (Tool tribute), 20 Monroe Live
Direct Hit/Bloody Lips/Boob Sweat, The Pyramid Scheme
Faren Strnad/Tecnikoz/Sweater Disco/MetaTone, The Mint @ The Intersection
Grand Rapids Soul Club/DJ Dan Steely, Billy’s Lounge
Suit & Daggers/Towner, Mulligan’s Pub
Ethan Bouwsma Quintet, Creston Brewery
Iron Town, Bobarino’s Pizzeria, The B.O.B.
Decades, River City Saloon
Blue Jay Bridge, H.O.M.E. At The B.O.B.
Iron Town, Bobarino’s Pizzeria, The B.O.B.
Damon Mitchell, New Holland Brewing’s The Knickerbocker
Third Coast Gypsy Jazz, The Old Goat
Mark Kahny Trio, JW Marriott
John Shea Trio, Rendezvous Lounge @ Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Center Stage, Twisted Bull (Aug. 30-31)
Project 90, The Score
Now & Then Band, Blue Water Grill
Andrews String Band, Bier Distillery, Belmont
On Edge, Shots On The River, Belmont
The Bootstrap Boys, Caledonia Family Tavern, Caledonia
Kathy Lamar Trio, Noto’s, Cascade
El Fantasma/Virlan Garcia/Banda Los Sebastianes/Las Dos De Tamaulpas, DeltaPlex Arena, Walker
Sounds Familiar, Woody’s Press Box, Wyoming
The Feel Good Band, Dockers Fish House, Muskegon
JMM Jazz, 18th Amendment Spirits Co., Muskegon
Vincent Hayes, The Lake House Waterfront Grille, Muskegon
Joni Norwood, Smash Wine Bar & Bistro, Muskegon
Sadie J. Tucker Band/The Shift/RJ Nordlund: 6th Anniversary, Unruy Brewing Co., Muskegon
Risque, Kirby House, Grand Haven
Lighting Matches, Grand Armory Brewing, Grand Haven
Sonic Pirates, Itty Bitty Bar, Holland
Keith Scott, Beer Garden @ New Holland’s Pub On 8th, Holland
Serita’s Black Rose, inside @ New Holland’s Pub On 8th, Holland
Cosmic Knot/Saxsquatch & Bridge Band, Park Theatre, Holland
Bri Baron Duo, LoLo’s, Holland
Eyeliner For All, Our Brewing, Holland
Adam Labeaux, Hops At 84 East, Holland
Nicholas James Thomasma, Tripelroot, Zeeland
Silverstiles, Saugatuck Brewing Co., Douglas
94.9 Class Country Cruise, The Grand Lady Riverboat, Jenison
Sushi Roll/Coty Bouchard, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Jeff Mueller (5 p.m.)/Pillar To Post/The Missing Generation (9 p.m.), Louie’s Trophy House, Kalamazoo
The Mickeys/Double Strung, Old Dog Tavern, Kalamazoo
Signals Midwest/Modern Adventures/Bike Tuff, Shakespeare’s Lower Level, Kalamazoo
St. Joe Jack, Boatyard Brewing, Kalamazoo
Steve Hilger, The Union Cabaret & Grille, Kalamazoo
Eric Paul & Miss Christine, The Riviera Theatre, Three Rivers
Terry Lower Trio, Clara’s on the River, Battle Creek
Crazy Mic, JB’s Whiskey Creek, Springfield
Tim Stop, The Livery, Benton Harbor
Steely Dan/Rick Derringer, Soaring Eagle Casino, Mt. Pleasant
Big Daddy, Portage Point Inn, Onekama

Saturday, Aug. 31
Megan Dooley, Founders Brewing Company
Birdie Country/Hexing/Antighost/Dogleg, The Pyramid Scheme
Shabazz GC/Lucy V/Michael Trae/G.York/Dead Boys/Kay clutch & Yung Zoop, Mulligan’s Pub
Hannah Rose & the Gravestones/Patty Pershayla Band, Billy’s Lounge
Wuzee/A1/WillsPiff/The Champ/MotorKam/DJ Samil: Hip Hop at the Tip Top, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Third Coast Gypsy Jazz, The Old Goat
Whiskey Bound, Log Cabin
Innuendo, River City Saloon
Sonimanic, H.O.M.E. At The B.O.B.
Nick DeKoff, Blue Water Grill
Toby Bresnahan, Bier Distillery, Belmont
Edye Evans Hyde Trio, JW Marriott
Mark Kahny Trio, Rendezvous Lounge @ Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Center Stage, Twisted Bull (Aug. 30-31)
John Shea, Noto’s, Cascade
The Insiders (Tom Petty tribute), Rockford Brewing Company, Rockford
Friday Fog, Woody’s Press Box, Wyoming
Billy Dalton, Ridge Cider Co., Grant
Jedi Mind Trip, Dockers Fish House, Muskegon
Flexadecibel/Lumi/Mama K & the Cosmic Sway/The Brandino Extravaganza/Partyfam/Upcoast Kin: 6th Anniversary, Unruly Brewing Company, Muskegon
Acoustic Oasis (10 a.m.), Farmers Market, Grand Haven
Risque, Kirby House, Grand Haven
Feeding Grizzlies, Grand Armory Brewing, Grand Haven
Zion Lion, Sandy Point Beach House, West Olive
Fusion, Itty Bitty Bar, Holland
The Sessions, Waverly Stone Gastropub, Holland
Upcoast Kin, Beer Garden @ New Holland’s Pub On 8th, Holland
Pretty Rage, LoLo’s, Holland
Flats Stanlie/Kayfluxx/EuroBeatZ/Tipsky Ho/Sova: Glow in the Park, Park Theatre, Holland
Big Brother Jon, Hops At 84 East, Holland
Dean Allrick, What Not Inn, Fennville
The McDaniels, Saugatuck Brewing Co., Douglas
John Sanger, McDuff’s Bar & Grille, Wayland
Bob Seger Tribute Band, Lucky’s Roadhouse, Wayland
Kalamashoegazer 2019: Blushing/Blue Unit/The City Gates/Cult Of Lip/Deserta/New Canyons/Overly Polite Tornadoes/Tambourina, Back Room @ Bell’s Eccentric Café, Kalamazoo
Last Gasp Collective, Old Dog Tavern, Kalamazoo
Acoustic Waves, Boatyard Brewing, Kalamazoo
Big Love Band, The Union Cabaret & Grille, Kalamazoo
Black Sea Burial, JB’s Whiskey Creek, Springfield
Jenny & Robin Beinemann: Foundry Hall Presents, Black River Tavern, South Haven
Global Village/Smash Kings, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Brass From The Past, Acorn Theater, Three Oaks
Project 90, Black River Tavern, South Haven
Mark Lavengood Band/Morgan Ingle, The Livery, Benton Harbor
P.T. and the Cruisers/The Crawpuppies, Round Barn Winery Distillery Brewery, Baroda
Big Daddy, Portage Point Inn, Onekama
The Accidentals, Minnehaha Brewhaha, Arcadia
Andrea McArdle/Donna McKechnie: Sondheim & Hamlisch, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Petoskey (Aug. 31-Sept. 1)

Sunday, Sept. 1
Wilson/The Messenger Birds/Ladysse, The Stache @ The Intersection
Toby Bresnahan, Creston Brewery
Bare Knuckle Hooligans/Chugger/Three Elder Gods/Dollars to Donuts: Benefit for Todd Krabb’s Medical Expenses, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Mike Frost & Mike Hyde (10 a.m.), JW Marriott
River North Jazz Brunch (11 a.m.), The Old Goat
River Rogues (2 p.m.), Harmony Hall
Randy Marsh & Friends, SpeakEZ Lounge
Sun Mustang, Twisted Bull
Decades, The Score, Belmont
Vincent Hayes, Cedar Springs Brewing Company, Cedar Springs
Mike McIntosh, Bostwick Lake Inn, Rockford
Root Doctor, Dockers Fish House, Muskegon
Randy Johnson, The Lake House Waterfront Grille, Muskegon
Jack Leaver, Kirby House, Grand Haven
The Carl Webb Band, Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant, Holland
Pieces Of Work, LoLo’s, Holland
Colin Murphy, Red Dock, Douglas
Mark Kahny, Marro’s, Saugatuck
Gabrial James, Hilliard’s Corner Lounge, Wayland
Project 90, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Serpents/Discontent, Shakespeare’s Pub Lower Level, Kalamazoo
Ethan Bell Band/Semple Band, Round Barn Winery Distillery Brewery, Baroda
Andrea McArdle/Donna McKechnie: Sondheim & Hamlisch, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Petoskey (Aug. 31-Sept. 1)

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