Milder October weather greets music fans this week for an assortment of outdoor shows on The Big List, including a one-day music festival near Morley and another Cherry Park Live show in Grand Rapids.
An October Festival Appearance: The Smokin’ Dobroleles are part of the Tamarack Camp lineup. (Photo/Local Spins)
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Before the pandemic shut things down, Tamarack Music Festival — dubbed “the best tiny festival in the Mitten State” — was gearing up for a two-day celebration outside Morley in late July.
Instead, Tamarack Creek Soap & Gifts, Cosmic Knot and Les Older will host a one-day festival at Tamarack Camp, 4285 170th Ave., on Saturday.
The event, starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, will feature sets by Cosmic Knot, The Smokin’ Dobroleles, Jesse Ray, Less Older, Beaver Xing, a Tom Wall set featuring his “florganoleptic” duet and more. Tickets are $40 in advance, with organizers limiting ticket sales for the socially distanced event to 50.
Get tickets and more event info online here. Gates open at noon; music starts at 6 p.m.
Elsewhere, Earth Radio, The Blue Pines and other West Michigan favorites will pump up the rest of the week. Scroll down for the full concert lineup.
THE BIG LIST CONCERT GUIDE (Oct. 5-11)
EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to changing conditions, unexpected closures and weather considerations, check with the restaurants or venues on this list before you make plans to attend a show to make sure they’re still open.
MONDAY
• Drew Behringer outdoors at The Score, 5301 Northland Dr. NE in Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. Monday
TUESDAY
• Mike McKintosh outdoors at The Score, 5301 Northland Dr. NE in Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. Tuesday
WEDNESDAY
• Brena outdoors at The Score, 5301 Northland Dr. NE in Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. Wednesday
• Evening Jam Session at Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 South Harrison St. in Ludington, 6 p.m. Wednesday
• Flatland Grip at Cedar Springs Brewing in downtown Cedar Springs, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
THURSDAY
• In the Blue playing Sandy Point Beach House, 7175 Lakeshore Drive in West Olive, 5 p.m. Thursday
• Earth Radio and Five Moons Away playing the East Hills Council of Neighbors’ “Cherry Park Live” concert series at Cherry Park, 725 Cherry St. SE in Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. Thursday
• Bucket O’ Maybes outdoors at The Score, 5301 Northland Dr. NE in Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. Thursday
FRIDAY
• Todd & Abbey Ufkes playing “State on the Street” on the marquee at Kalamazoo State Theatre, 404 S. Burdick Ave. in Kalamazoo, 4 p.m. Friday
• Moonshot outdoors at The Score, 5301 Northland Dr. NE in Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. Friday
• The Blue Pines playing the Music in the Garten series at Third Nature Brewing Co., 7733 Childsdale Ave. NE in Rockford, 7 p.m. Friday
• Pickin’ with Peers & Beers on the patio at Pincrest Bar & Lanes at 6571 Airline Road in Fruitport, 7 p.m. Friday
• Heart & Soul with Ashley Daneman & The Jazz & Creative Institute Faculty Ensemble playing a fundraising concert for the Growing Young Artists program at Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. in Saugatuck, 7 p.m. Friday, $50 (includes dessert)
• Vincent Hayes at Smash Wine Bar & Bistro, 415 W. Western Ave. in Muskegon, 8 p.m. Friday
• Acoustic Waves playing Itty Bitty Bar, 1136 Ottawa Beach Road in Holland, 9 p.m. Friday
• Hard Knox playing Log Cabin Cocktail Lounge, 2401 S. Division Ave. in Grand Rapids, 9:30 p.m. Friday
SATURDAY
• Katthouse playing “Music in the Vineyards” at Fenn Valley Vineyards, 6130 122nd Ave. in Fennville, 2 p.m. Saturday (reservations required, details here)
• Project 90 playing The Score, 5301 Northland Dr. NE in Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. Saturday
• John Shea Trio playing Noto’s Old World Italian Dining, 6600 28th St. SE, 6:30 p.m. Saturday (Call for reservations)
• Tony Geren, Odd Space, Alx Sellick playing the “CQ Backyard Show” on Worden Street in Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. Saturday, donation, get details here
• Post Fontaine at Smash Wine Bar & Bistro, 415 W. Western Ave. in Muskegon, 7 p.m. Saturday
• Iron Town performing at Rogue River Tavern, 4 N. Main St. in Rockford, 9 p.m. Saturday
• Sounds Familiar playing the Log Cabin Cocktail Lounge, 2401 S. Division Ave. in Grand Rapids, 9 p.m. Saturday
• Nate Holley playing Itty Bitty Bar, 1136 Ottawa Beach Road in Holland, 9 p.m. Saturday
SUNDAY
• Jim Spalink at Cedar Springs Brewing in downtown Cedar Springs, noon Sunday
• Jaripeo Sierre de Temporada – La Maquinaria y La Reunión Norteña at Plaza 3 Estrellas, 4875 104th Ave. in Grand Junction, 2 p.m. Sunday, $40
• Don Middlebrook playing The Underpass at The Pinnacle Center, 3330 Highland Drive in Hudsonville, 4 p.m. Sunday
• Rhythm Conspiracy outdoors at The Score, 5301 Northland Dr. NE in Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. Sunday
Have a show to add to The Big List? Email john@localspins.com.
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