The Big List (June 4-10): Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Decemberists, The Record Company, Fitz & The Tantrums, Tech N9ne, Front Bottoms

The first full week of June also boasts Jackson Browne, Steeldrivers, B-52s, Red Elvises, Callaghan, Magic Giant, Nathan Kalish, Rockford Start of Summer Celebration, Scott Pellegrom’s “Dream Hang” and much more. And win tickets to The Record Company.

 

THE BIG LIST: June 4-10

For an expanded list of upcoming shows at West Michigan venues, check out The REALLY Big List at Local Spins. Looking for outdoor community concerts? How about sponsored concert series? Interested in music festivals in Michigan?

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

MONDAY

THE DECEMBERISTS
ELEANOR FRIEDBERGER
When: 7 p.m. Monday
Tickets: SOLD OUT
Where: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids Township

Folk-rock’s The Decemberists, led by consummate songwriter Colin Meloy, returns to Meijer Gardens, this time in support of the Portland band’s latest studio album, “I’ll Be Your Girl,” featuring the single “Severed.” It’s the band’s eighth full-length album since forming back in 2000 and represents a bit of a change in terms of the group’s sonic approach with the addition of synthesizer-propelled tunes.

Singer-songwriter Eleanor Friedberger (half of the indie-rock duo The Fiery Furnaces) will open the show, with gates opening at 5:45 p.m. Also worth noting: The Decemberists had to postpone/reschedule their Saturday tour stop in Indianapolis due to Meloy’s “acute vocal strain.” Hopefully, he’ll have recovered for the Grand Rapids show and will be in good voice.

TUESDAY

THE PORTERS
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday
Admission: Free
Where: Lamar Park, Wyoming

Consider this the first volley in what’s shaping up to be an uber-busy summer of free outdoor concerts in communities across West Michigan. Wyoming’s “Concerts in the Park” kicks off with “Kids’ Night” featuring a special children-oriented performance by The Porters, who are a Grand Rapids folk/Americana super-group of sorts featuring Pete and Barb Weatherhead and Lynn and Matt Porter.

Dozens of regional artists are featured in dozens of these outdoor community concerts this summer, and you can see the full roster in Local Spins’ Free Community Concerts listing, including a few other free shows this week: The Crane Wives playing Wednesday night in Sparta, Kari Holmes playing Hudsonville on Thursday and a Friday flurry that features the Westside Soul Surfers playing Muskegon, Delilah DeWylde playing Middleville and Shelagh Brown Band playing Kalamazoo.

WEDNESDAY

JACKSON BROWNE
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday
Tickets: SOLD OUT
Where: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids Township

Iconic singer-songwriter Jackson Browne has become a regular at Meijer Gardens, whether performing solo with an arsenal of guitars or playing with a full band. His current Midwest tour was announced earlier this year as a full-band show, but you can expect Browne to be as engaging as ever with his audience, often taking requests based on an encyclopedic catalog of material that extends back to the late 1960s. And at 69, Browne still brings it vocally and instrumentally and, yes, politically

Gates open at 5:45 p.m.

THE RED ELVISES
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
Tickets: $15
Where: Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill, Grand Rapids

This is a Tip Top legend. The Red Elvises, led by the ever-engaging Igor Yuzov, swing back to Grand Rapids as part of their never-ending tour, bringing smiles, a party attitude and an eclectic musical approach that weaves surf rock, funk, soul, disco, rockabilly, and yes, Russian vibes, into its shows. Get tickets and details online here.

Tip Top follows this with two groovy benefit shows: Cabildo at 3 p.m. Saturday, raising money for West Elementary School, and Hannah Rose Graves, Channing & Quinn and more performing at a benefit for Caitlin Anne at 7 p.m. Sunday. (More about that below.)

LOCAL SPINS WEDNESDAY:
JACK DROPPERS & THE BEST INTENTIONS
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
Admission: Free
Where: SpeakEZ Lounge, Grand Rapids

If you haven’t yet heard this impressive West Michigan roots rock group, its high time you did. Jack Droppers & The Best Intentions is led by Droppers, a Grand Rapids native who grew up in Florida, returned to West Michigan to attend Hope College and has re-established himself in Grand Rapids with this Americana-fueled ensemble which last year released its first studio album. Droppers grew up with the music of Bob Seger and Bruce Springsteen and that gives some of his songs an anthemic quality while still exuding his own style and distinctive vocals. The debut album’s title, “I Just Wanna Play Rock & Roll With My Friends,” reflects the group’s garage-rock attitude.

Local Spins Wednesdays are presented by Local Spins, SpeakEZ Lounge, Perrin Brewing Company and WYCE, with Michigan beer specials on tap and free parking in the Sixth Street Park, a block north on Monroe Avenue NW.

THURSDAY

CALLAGHAN
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Tickets: $25-$35
Where: Seven Steps Up, Spring Lake

Singer-songwriter Callaghan makes her annual stop at Spring Lake’s Seven Steps Up, delivering the sort of “stunning” vocals paired with exceptional songwriting that’s earned her praise across the globe. A native of the United Kingdom who moved to the United States about eight years ago, Callaghan also has collaborated with producers Starr Parodi, Jeff Eden and Anthony Resta. She released her most recent EP, “Skin on Skin,” in March, featuring four new songs.

Get tickets for Thursday’s concert online at pindropconcerts.com.

THE RECORD COMPANY
EDWARD DAVID ANDERSON
When: 8 p.m. Thursday
Tickets: $20 advance, $25 day of show
Where: Elevation inside The Intersection, Grand Rapids

LOCAL SPINS TICKET GIVEAWAY: The first two people to email john@localspins.com with “RECORD COMPANY” in the message field will win a pair of tickets to Thursday’s concert. Check The Big List every week for your chance to win concert tickets.

California rock band The Record Company brings its North American tour to Grand Rapids just as it’s about to release its sophomore album, “All of This Life” (set to drop on June 22). In the meantime, they’ve got a very ’70s-sounding new single out, “The Movie Song.” The power trio of Chris Vos, Alex Stiff and Marc Cazorla first made a splash with the catchy single, “Off the Ground,” back in 2016.

Americana’s Edward David Anderson (Backyard Tire Fire) opens the show. Details online at sectionlive.com.

THE FRONT BOTTOMS
AN HORSE
When: 8 p.m. Thursday
Tickets: $25-$45
Where: 20 Monroe Live, Grand Rapids

It’s intriguing to note how The Front Bottoms have raised their profile the past couple of years, with appearances at high-profile events such as Coachella, Austin City Limits and Shaky Knees following release of their “Back on Top” album in 2015. The New Jersey indie-rock/folk-punk band currently is touring behind a new EP, “Ann,” that features the track, “Tie Dye Dragon.”

Australian duo An Horse opens the show. Get tickets online at 20monroelive.com.

TIM MCGRAW & FAITH HILL
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Tickets: $47-$116.71
Where: Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids

Country stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw continue their lengthy and successful “Soul2Soul World Tour,” with a stop in Grand Rapids, featuring special guest Caitlyn Smith. Rolling Stone magazine raved that the couple is “undeniably at their best” when collaborating on stage, and they’ve certainly had plenty of success as award-winning solo artists to boot.

Last November, the pair released “The Rest of Our Life,” which shot to No. 1 on the U.S. Country chart. Get tickets online here.

ROCKFORD START OF SUMMER CELEBRATION:
COSMIC KNOT, TRIXY TANG, MELOPHOBIX
KARI LYNCH BAND, THE INSANE THEATRE
When: Thursday-Sunday
Admission: Free
Where: Downtown Rockford/Rockford Brewing

It may be hard to fathom but this is the 50th annual Start of Summer Celebration unfolding in the charming city of Rockford, with a ton of live music performances, a parade, children’s activities, a carnival, beer tents, crafts booths, food vendors and more, with a fireworks display on Saturday night. Check out a full brochure and lineup online here.

Rockford Brewing fires up live music in its beer tent every night, with Cosmic Knot at 8 p.m. Thursday, Melophobix at 8 p.m. Friday and The Insane Theatre (tribute to The Doors) at 8 p.m. Saturday. On Sunday, Chris Cranick performs from 1 to 3 p.m. Elsewhere, Trixy Tang plays the Lions’ Beer Tent at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, while the Kari Lynch Band plays the Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

FRIDAY

THE B-52s
LAZY GENIUS
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Tickets: SOLD OUT
Where: Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids Township

Let’s face it: The B-52s always bring a party wherever they go and their music is pretty much perfect for a summer evening, whether singing along to “Love Shack” or grooving to “Rock Lobster” and “Private Idaho.” The band – Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider, Cindy Wilson and Keith Strickland – has a busy summer schedule (and will play DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston in August).

Groovier still, Grand Rapids psych rock band Lazy Genius – which has a brand new studio album – will open the show, ensuring that the weekend kicks off on the right foot.

THE STEELDRIVERS
When: 8:30 p.m. Friday
Tickets: $27.50 advance, $30 day of show
Where: Bell’s Brewery Beer Garden, Kalamazoo

Bell’s Brewery follows up a huge opening week for its Beer Garden with another big show: The Steeldrivers uncorking their award-winning, rousing bluegrass music. The band is stopping in Kalamazoo as part of its “Bonafide” tour and in celebration of 10 years since the Grammy-winning group’s first recording project.

Get tickets online at bellsbeer.com, where you can also find information about Saturday’s show starring Stephen Marley and Matisyahu – another perfect combo to help kick off the summer season.

SATURDAY

TECH N9NE
KRIZZ KALIKO
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Tickets: $45
Where: 20 Monroe Live, 11 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids

Kansas City rapper Aaron Dontez Yates, aka Tech N9ne, is touring behind his 20th studio album, “Planet,” which was released in March via Strange Music, with guest appearance by Machine Gun Kelly, Jordan Omley and others.

The national tour in support of the new album also features Krizz Kaliko, Just Juice, Joey Cool and King Iso. The show is presented by SiriusXM Shade 45. Get details online at 20monroelive.com.

NATHAN KALISH & THE LASTCALLERS
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Admission: Free
Where: SpeakEZ Lounge, Grand Rapids

When: 6 p.m. Sunday
Admission: $15
Where: Salt of the Earth, 114 E. Main St., Fennville

Nathan Kalish is a road warrior and one of the most talented songwriters to ever come out of the Grand Rapids area. The Wisconsin-born, West Michigan-bred singer and guitarist has toured the country incessantly with his Americana- and country-fueled gems and his most recent album, “I Want to Believe,” caught the ear of Rolling Stone magazine, deservedly earning him accolades as one of “10 new country artists you need to know.” Officially now based in Nashville, the Sparta High School grad has crisscrossed the country as a solo artist and with his band The Lastcallers. Described these days as a country-Americana artist “with a tip of the hat” to psychedelic, folk and rock ‘n’ roll, Kalish is a superbly gifted songwriter who really embraces an authentic country vibe. His latest album was recorded at Native Sound in St. Louis with help from different musicians he’s played with on tour.

His tour swing back into West Michigan with a couple of intimate shows perfect for his music.

MAGIC GIANT, TALL HEIGHTS
When: 9:30 p.m. Saturday
Admission: $5
Where: Founders Brewing, Grand Rapids

California’s Magic Giant has earned such rave reviews as “the most festive band in the festival circuit” (DuJour), one of “10 awesome bands” playing Coachella (Billboard) and an “upbeat, passionate indie-folk” outfit (NPR). They bring their national tour to Grand Rapids (a day after playing the Magic Bag on the east side of the state), accompanied by Boston electro-folk duo Tall Heights.

Get more information at foundersbrewing.com, where you can also get the lowdown on Thursday’s show starring Atlanta’s retro-jazz/ragtime/blues outfit Blair Crimmins & The Hookers.

SUNDAY

IN THE BIG LIST SPOTLIGHT: SCOTT PELLEGROM’S ‘DREAM HANG’ IN GRAND HAVEN

Grand Haven drummer and instructor Scott Pellegrom has held master classes all over the world. In the United States, he notes they’re often set up with rows of chairs, clinic style, in a music retail store. Some people may have a few questions, but most everyone is reserved. In other countries, such sessions often are held in pubs or other common gathering places, with a more fun, leisurely atmosphere. So when he planned to hold his own drum workshop, he knew what he had to do to put a unique, fun spin on the event.

Pellegrom will host his “Dream Hang” event from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday (June 10) at Third Coast Recording Company in Grand Haven. This event is an open, laid-back informational evening for drummers, as well as other musicians and members of the community to meet new people, make contacts and simply have a great time enjoying music. The event will include a sampling of Dream Cymbals, with models and equipment on hand and available for purchase. But more than that, the event will offer the chance for musicians and members of the community to meet staff and other performers at Third Coast Recording Company, with beverages from local favorites Vander Mill Cider, Aldea Coffee, Grand Armory Brewing and Bodhi Tree Juice Co. Get details here.

“I combined a lot of my own favorite elements,” Pellegrom said.

“Instead of a clinic, let’s just have a relaxed, hangout atmosphere, where drummers can nerd out and jam with other performers – and other friends of theirs can still hang out, and have some fun… Why not combine all these things under one roof? All are welcome, and you can learn so much here… Everyone wins.” – Matt Marn

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FITZ & THE TANTRUMS
COLONY HOUSE
When: 7 p.m. Sunday
Tickets: SOLD OUT
Where: Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids Township

L.A. indie-pop/soul outfit Fitz & The Tantrums aim to continue the weekend party started Friday by The B-52s (above) at Meijer Gardens, bringing their summer tour to Grand Rapids (between stops in Ohio and Indiana). Led by singer Michael Fitzpatrick, the band has enjoyed a fair amount of success buoyed by infectious singles such as “MoneyGrabber,” “The Walker,” “Fools Gold” and “HandClap.”

Indie-rock’s Colony House will get the evening started. Gates open at 5:45 p.m. Get tickets and details online at meijergardens.org.

BENEFIT FOR CAITLIN ANNE:
HANNAH ROSE & THE GRAVESTONES
CHANNING & QUINN
SHANEE LAURENT, JESSICA IN THE RAINBOW
NICHOLAS JAMES THOMASMA
When: 7 p.m. Sunday
Tickets: Donations
Where: Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill, Grand Rapids

This who’s who gathering of West Michigan artists will be performing on Sunday night for a very good cause: to help someone who’s been a great supporter of the local music scene. Caitlin Anne, who’s worked tirelessly for The DAAC, is described as “a beautiful soul who has worked to promote many local artists in Grand Rapids and plays a large role in keeping the music scene afloat. She has done so much to help us, now we want to give back.” She’s suffering from granulomatosis with polyangiitis and also has a rare auto-immune disease. Funds raised will help cover her rent, utilities and other living expenses.

Donations will be taken at the event but you can also donate directly to the GoFundMe campaign online here.

THE WORLD IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE & I AM NO LONGER AFRAID TO DIE
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday
Tickets: $17 advance, $20 day of show
Where: The Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids

Other than having one of the longest band names in the business (if not the longest), indie-rock’s The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die also boasts a “constantly expanding and contracting” lineup with varying live performance and recording rosters. The Connecticut-bred, Philadelphia-based group, led by singer David Bello, brings its national tour to Grand Rapids, in between stops in Indianapolis and Richmond, still touring behind the 2016 album, “Always Foreign.”

Teenage Wrist opens the show. Get tickets online at pyramidschemebar.com.

UNDER-THE-RADAR PICKS

Sir Sly and In the Valley Below playing The Stache inside The Intersection in Grand Rapids, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $16 advance, $20 day of show – Los Angeles’ electronic-hued, indie-rock band, Sir Sly, makes a Grand Rapids tour stop, with GR’s own In the Valley Below (formerly based in L.A.) also on the bill. Sir Sly’s singles “High” and “&Run” from its latest album made the Top 5 on Billboard’s Alternative chart.

Jukejoint Handmedowns playing Rockford Riverside Grille in downtown Rockford, 6 p.m. Thursday, free – So this is a new venue: the former The Green Well in Rockford rebranded as Riverside Grille and now hosting live music on Thursdays on the restaurant’s patio. They kick things off with the lovable Americana strains of the Jukejoint Handmedowns and follow up with the atmospheric Americana music of Bello Spark at 6 p.m. Saturday and again at noon Sunday.
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Fauxgrass playing One Trick Pony in Grand Rapids, 8 p.m. Thursday, free – A great intimate venue to catch the progressive bluegrass strains of Grand Rapids’ Fauxgrass. Call 235-7669 for reservations.

1968 Tribute Show at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids, 9 p.m. Friday, $10 advance, $15 day of show – It’s another all-star lineup of Grand Rapids bands and musicians, this time paying homage to several classic albums from 1968: Johnny Cash’s “Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison,” Sly & The Family Stone’s “Dance to the Music,” CCR’s self-titled album and Big Brother & the Holding Company’s “Cheap Thrills.” Cranking it out for this 21-and-older show: Members of The Bootstrap Boys, Hey Marco!, Oracle, Afro Zuma, Bello Spark, Hazy Past, The Outer Vibe and more.

Mark Lavengood Band playing Old Dog Tavern in Kalamazoo, 9 p.m. Friday, $5 – Bluegrass powerhouse Mark “Huggy Bear” Lavengood always has a smile and always puts on a ferociously energetic performance, surrounded by top-notch players. Details online here.

Talking Ear playing Creston Brewery in Grand Rapids, 9:30 p.m. Friday, free – Ann Arbor progressive jazz band Talking Ear takes a unique tack with its boundary-pushing music, which it brings to Grand Rapids this week. Creston Brewery follows up with Harry Lucas & the Lowdown on Sunday.

New Holland Brewing: Hatter Days at New Holland Brewing at 66 E. 8th St. in Holland, Friday-Sunday, free – New Holland’s 21st anniversary celebration boasts games, specials and live music, starting at 5 p.m. Friday with The Moonrays on the back patio and at 10 p.m. inside with Nashon Holloway and a silent disco. On Saturday, the music starts at 1 p.m. with Coty Bouchard, followed by Delilah DeWylde, Rachel Curtis and Rusty’s Big Ass Band. On Sunday, Vinylicious plays at 1 p.m. with Kelli Boes at 5 p.m.

Rock The Block on Madison Avenue SE between Hall and Oakdale in Grand Rapids, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday – Linc Up presents this annual celebration of diversity and community with vendors, a variety of entertainment, multi-cultural cuisine, local art and more. Details online here.

Vestigial playing an album-release show at The Pyramid Scheme, 8 p.m. Saturday, $10 advance, $12 day of show – Grand Rapids’ riffy metalcore band Vestigial unleashes its new album on Saturday with help from Amoura, Mandayla and Recorruptor. Doors open for this all-ages show at 7 p.m.

FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND

June 8-10 – Nor-east’r Music & Art Festival
1889 Caldwell Road, Mio

June 9 – Bridgefest
Riverfront Plaza, Allegan

June 9 – Pumpstock
300 Bailey St., East Lansing

THE REALLY BIG LIST PLUS CONCERTS ON THE HORIZON

Monday, June 4
SOLD OUT The Decemberists, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater
John Shea Trio, Rockwell Republic
JMM Jazz, Big Lake Brewing, Holland
Jazz Jam, What Not Inn, Fennville
BassBin: We Jack/Colette, Billy’s Lounge
Brena, The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar
A Mays & Blue, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland

Tuesday, June 5
Broadway Grand Rapids, “The King and I,” DeVos Performance Hall (June 5-10)
Strumble Head, The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar
Take Three Jazz Trio, The Grand Theatre Bar, Grand Haven
Joe Laureano, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Tuesday Night Jazz Jam, Rupert’s Brew House, Kalamazoo

Wednesday, June 6
Jack Droppers & the Best Intentions, Local Spins Wednesday @ SpeakEZ Lounge
SOLD OUT Jackson Browne, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater
Sir Sly, The Stache inside The Intersection
Jack Droppers & The Best Intentions, Locals Spins Live @ SpeakEZ Lounge
Brena, Block Party, Garage Bar & Grill
Igor and The Red Elvises, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Tom Hagen Trio featuring Rick Reuther, Noto’s, Cascade
Brett Dame, The Blu Bar @ Blue Water Grill
Broadway Grand Rapids, “The King and I,” DeVos Performance Hall (June 5-10)
Three’s A Crowd, The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar
Ivan Akansiima, Mizu Sushi, Holland
Jack Leaver, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
WMU Jazz Jams, The Union Cabaret & Grille, Kalamazoo
Terry Lower Trio with Lana Hoffman, Clara’s On The River, Battle Creek
May Erlewine, Lake Ann Brewing Company, Lake Ann

Thursday, June 7
Faith Hill & Tim McGraw, Van Andel Arena
Broadway Grand Rapids, “The King and I,” DeVos Performance Hall (June 5-10)
The Front Bottoms/An Horse, 20 Monroe Live
The Record Company, Elevation @ The Intersection
FauxGrass Quartet, One Trick Pony
Blair Crimmins and The Hookers, Founders Brewing Company
Lighting Matches/The Jetbeats/Mark Harrell, Rocky’s Bar & Grill
Big Dudee Roo, Harmony Hall
Laura Bennett & Chris Corey, Zeppelin Lounge @ New Holland Brewing’s The Knickerbocker
Fleece/Pajamas, Mulligan’s Pub
JMM Jazz, Noto’s, Cascade
Sean Copenhaver, The Blu Bar @ Blue Water Grill
Pleasure Towne, The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar
Jukejoint Handmedowns, Riverside Grille, Rockford
Rockford Community Band (7 p.m.), Rotary Pavilion: Start of Summer Celebration, Rockford
Cosmic Knot (8 p.m.), Rockford Brewing Company Beer Tent: Start of Summer Celebration, Rockford
The Bootstrap Boys, Bostwick Lake Inn, Rockford
Jukejoint Handmedowns, Rockford Riverside Grille, Rockford
Bewitched, Shoreline Symphony Community Orchestra, Frauenthal Center For The Performing Arts, Muskegon
Water Seed, Unruly Brewing Company, Muskegon
Lakeshore Big Band, Pomona Park, Fruitport
Andy Frisinger & Chris Wiser, Grand Armory Brewing, Grand Haven
Greg Martin, Portobello, Grand Haven
Callaghan, Seven Steps Up, Spring Lake
My Thin Place, Sandy Point Beach House, West Olive
Mark Kahny, Marro’s Italian Restaurant, Saugatuck
Tyler Bradley, On The Patio @ Saugatuck Brewing Co., Saugatuck
Livin’ The Dream, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Lizzy & Natalie/Laurel Premo, Louie’s Trophy House, Kalamazoo
Ashley Daneman, The Union Cabaret & Grille, Kalamazoo
Terry Lower Trio with Paul Vornhagen, Clara’s On The River, Battle Creek
U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America/Midwest Winds Quartet, Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee

Friday, June 8
SOLD OUT B-52s, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater
Broadway Grand Rapids, “The King and I,” DeVos Performance Hall (June 5-10)
TECH N9ne/Krizz Kaliko/Just Juice/Joey Cool/King ISO, 20 Monroe Live
1968 Tribute Show (benefit for Well House), The Pyramid Scheme
Paddlebots/Baccano, Billy’s Lounge
Olivia Mainville and the Aquatic Troupe, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Alex Williams, The Stache inside The Intersection
Jedi Mind Trip, H.O.M.E. At The B.O.B.
Alex May, Flanagan’s Irish Pub
Global Village, Grand Woods Lounge
John Shea, Mixology @ JW Marriott
Mike Frost Trio, Rendezvous Lounge @ Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
The Moonrays, Rocky’s Bar & Grill
Talking Ear, Creston Brewery
Electric Jug Band/Sherman Gepherd/Winski, Mulligan’s Pub
Barenaked 90s, River City Saloon
Cruthu/Death Abides/Locust Point, Kuzzins Lounge aka 741 Leonard
Beer For Breakfast, OTC, Woody’s Press Box
Project 90, The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar
Dennie Middleton, The Blu Bar @ Blue Water Grill
Kathy Lamar/Bob VanStee/Kevin Jones, Noto’s, Cascade
Trixy Tang (7 p.m.), Lions Beer Tent: Start of Summer Celebration, Rockford
Melophobix (8 p.m.), Rockford Brewing Company Beer Tent: Start of Summer Celebration, Rockford
Doran Brothers, 57 Brew Pub & Bistro, Greenville
The Moonrays (5 p.m. Back Patio)/Nashon Holloway (10 p.m. indoors)/Silent Disco: Hatter Days, New Holland Brewing’s Pub On 8th, Holland
Samantha Parks, Our Brewing, Holland
Lighting Matches, Grand Armory Brewing, Grand Haven
Adam Labeaux, Portobello, Grand Haven
Right Side Up, Jack’s Waterfront Bistro, Spring Lake (June 8-9)
Paradise Outlaw, Unruly Brewing Company, Muskegon
Mary Rademacher Reed Trio, 18th Amendment Spirits Co., Muskegon
Coty Bouchard, Dockers, Muskegon
Drew Behringer, Barrel Room @ Saugatuck Brewing Co., Saugatuck
The Factory, McDuff’s Bar & Grille, Wayland
Jim Shaneberger/Soulstice, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
The Steeldrivers, Bell’s Beer Garden, Kalamazoo
Trapped On Mars, The Union Cabaret & Grille, Kalamazoo
Nicholas James Thomasma, Final Gravity Brewing Company, Kalamazoo
Funkwagon, Rupert’s Brew House, Kalamazoo
Mark Lavengood Band, Old Dog Tavern, Kalamazoo
Clusterpuck, Beer Garden @ Hopcat, Kalamazoo
Dani Jamerson, JB’s Whiskey Creek, Springfield
Shallow Side/Silvertung/Flops Ego/Spane/Autumns Fall/Abandoned War, The Music Factory, Battle Creek
Edye Evan Hyde Trio with Terry Lower, Clara’s On The River, Battle Creek
California Surf, Acorn Theater, Three Oaks
Water Seed, The Livery, Benton Harbor
Decades Rewind, The Mendel Center @ Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor
Yes: Yes50 Tour, Silver Creek Events Center, Four Winds Casino & Resort, New Buffalo
Drebb/Noemad/Markabelli/King Rayn/Blissful/Trouble/Lil Luke/Nick Spencer: Black Rose Tour Hip Hop Dance, Red Sky Stage, Petoskey

Saturday, June 9
Nathan Kalish & The Last Callers, Local Spins Wednesday on Saturday @ SpeakEZ Lounge
Broadway Grand Rapids, “The King and I,” DeVos Performance Hall (June 5-10)
I Don’t Know How But They Found Me/Cherry Pools, The Stache inside The Intersection
Warren G, The Intersection
Magic Giant/Tall Heights, Founders Brewing Company
Vestigial (album release)/Amoura/Mandayla/Elan Vital, The Pyramid Scheme
Sailing Weather/various DJs: Creston Brewery Street Party, Quimby Street NE
We Jack & Friends, Billy’s Lounge
Echo Of Silence/Odds Of An Afterthought/A Better Hand, Mulligan’s Pub
The Group Therapy Band, River City Saloon
The Lepolion Effect, H.O.M.E. At The B.O.B.
Astro Jackson, Back Forty Saloon
Trapped On Mars, Flanagan’s Irish Pub
Kritter Krick, Grand Woods Lounge
Neil Gordon Trio, Mixology @ JW Marriott
Edye Evans Hyde Trio, Rendezvous Lounge @ Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Huyge, Beaven, Shock (5 p.m.), Harmony Hall
Cabildo (fund-raiser for KSSN at Wyoming West Elementary School, 3 p.m.), Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Dollar $tore Death Ray/Moto/ChuggeR/The Bitters, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Fire Kitten/New Architects/Coward, Kuzzins Lounge aka 741 Leonard
Rock The Block (Linc Up), Madison Avenue between Hall and Oakdale streets
Third Coast Gypsy Jazz, The Old Goat
Azz Izz, Woody’s Press Box
Everett Domeier, The Blu Bar @ Blue Water Grill
Barenaked 90s, The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar
John Shea, Noto’s, Cascade
Bello Spark, Riverside Grille, Rockford
Flashback (12:30 p.m.), Rotary Pavilion: Start of Summer Celebration, Rockford
Sounds Familiar (4 p.m.): Rotary Pavilion: Start of Summer Celebration, Rockford
Trixy Tang (7 p.m.), Lions Beer Tent: Start of Summer Celebration, Rockford
Kari Lynch Band (7:30 p.m.), Rotary Pavilion: Start of Summer Celebration, Rockford
The Insane Theatre (The Doors tribute; 8 p.m.), Rockford Brewing Company Beer Tent: Start of Summer Celebration, Rockford
Mark Kahny, Marro’s Italian Restaurant, Saugatuck
Fremont John, In The Pub @ Saugatuck Brewing Co., Saugatuck
Jesse Ray & the Carolina Catfish, Trail Point Brewing, Allendale
Carter Lezman, Tripelroot, Zeeland
Coty Bouchard (1 p.m. Back Patio)/Delilah DeWylde (5 p.m. Back Patio)/Rachel Curtis (6 p.m. indoors)/Rusty’s Big Ass Band (10 p.m. indoors): Hatter Days, New Holland Brewing’s Pub On 8th, Holland
Tim Johnson & Co., Portobello, Grand Haven
Right Side Up, Jack’s Waterfront Bistro, Spring Lake (June 8-9)
The Real Ingredients, Pigeon Hill Brewing Company, Muskegon
Flexadecibel/Baccano, Unruly Brewing Company, Muskegon
The Swinging Stem Cells, Dockers, Muskegon
Rochelle and the Spoilers, Reds Sports Bar & Grill, Middleville
Guitar UP!/Clearwater-Burza Project/Brother Adams/Mojo: Bridgefest 2018, Allegan
All In, McDuff’s Bar & Grille, Wayland
Alex Mays/Soulstice, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Stephen Marley/Matisyahu, Bell’s Beer Garden, Kalamazoo
LUSHH, The Union Cabaret & Grille, Kalamazoo
Tomb Of Teeth/Drink Their Blood/Cavalcade/One With The River Bed, Shakespeare’s Lower Level, Kalamazoo
Adam Labeaux, Arcadia Ales, Kalamazoo
Lynn Thompson, Beer Garden @ Hopcat, Kalamazoo
Clusterpluck, The Mitten Bar, Ludington
Jimmie Bones (keyboards for Kid Rock)/Horse Cave Trio, The Music Factory, Battle Creek
Trace Adkins, Firekeepers Casino, Battle Creek
Big Boss Band/JR Clark & the All Star Blues Mob, Round Barn Winery Distillery Brewery, Baroda
Easton Corbin, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee
Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto, Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee

Sunday, June 10
SOLD OUT Fitz and the Tantrums, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater
Broadway Grand Rapids, “The King and I,” DeVos Performance Hall (June 5-10)
The Toasters/Dance Contraption, Founders Brewing Company
The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die/Pianos Become The Teeth, The Pyramid Scheme
Serephim/Sleepwalker/Elan Vital/Bilmuri/Whale Bones, Elevation @ The Intersection
G. Love & Special Sauce, The Stache inside The Intersection
Mike Frost & Mike Hyde (10 a.m.), Sunday Brunch, JW Marriott
Robin Connell Trio (11 a.m.), River North Jazz Brunch, The Old Goat
Robin Connell & Jim Cooper (2 p.m.), Harmony Hall
Steve Reidz, Steel Cat Bar
Randy Marsh & Friends Jazz Jam, SpeakEZ Lounge
Harry Lucas & the Lowdown, Creston Brewery
Astro Jackson, The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar
Randy Marsh & Mark Kahny (noon), Cedar Springs Brewing Co., Cedar Springs
Bello Spark, Riverside Grille, Rockford
Chris Cranick (1 p.m.), Rockford Brewing Company Beer Tent: Start of Summer Celebration, Rockford
Randy Marsh, Cedar Springs Brewing Company, Cedar Springs
Vinylicious (1 p.m. Back Patio)/Kelli Boes (5 p.m. Back Patio), New Holland Brewing’s Pub On 8th, Holland
Coty Bouchard, Lolo’s Bar & Grill, Holland
The Dream Hang with Scott Pellegrom, Grand Armory Brewing, Grand Haven
Nathan Kalish and the Last Callers, Salt Of The Earth, Fennville
Adam Williams & Kevin Gaugier, Hilliard’s Corner Lounge, Wayland
Marquita Bernard, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Erik Donner/Orange Star, Round Barn Winery Distillery Brewery, Baroda

ON THE HORIZON

Monday, June 11
BassBin: Reign N Bliss/Crisp Blitz, Billy’s Lounge
John Shea Trio, Rockwell Republic
Rockshop, The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar
The Porters, Walker Branch, Kent District Library, Walker
Max Lockwood, Songwriting Workshop, Kentwood Branch, Kent District Library, Kentwood
String Circle, Cascade Township Branch, Kent District Library, Cascade
JMM Jazz, Big Lake Brewing, Holland
Jazz Jam, What Not Inn, Fennville
Adam Miller, Hackley Public Library, Muskegon
Brena, Dockers, Muskegon
Mark Sala, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland

Tuesday, June 12
JGJ, The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar
Take Three Jazz Trio, The Grand Theatre Bar, Grand Haven
Sean Copenhaver, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Tuesday Night Jazz Jam, Rupert’s Brew House, Kalamazoo

Wednesday, June 13
Brandi Carlile, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater
Big Boss Band: Block Party, Garage Bar & Grill
The Legal Immigrants/The Russ Brothers, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Jake Stevens, The Blu Bar @ Blue Water Grill
Oregon Dreamchild, The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar
Tom Hagen Trio featuring Rick Reuther, Noto’s, Cascade
Versus (unplugged), Cedar Springs Brewing Company, Cedar Springs
Walt Gutkowski & the Bridge Street Band, Bostwick Lake Inn, Rockford
Ivan Akinsiima, Mizu Sushi, Holland
Mike Talbot, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Gull Lake Jazz Orchestra with Edye Evans Hyde, The Union Cabaret & Grille, Kalamazoo

Thursday, June 14
Everclear/Marcy Playground/Local H (Rock The Lot), The Intersection’s Outdoor Stage
Future Generations/The Lagoons, Founders Brewing Co.
Davina and the Vagabonds/JMM Jazz Trio, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Brant Satala, One Trick Pony
Major Murphy, Harmony Hall
Laura Bennett & Chris Corey, Zeppelin Lounge @ New Holland Brewing’s The Knickerbocker
The Fast Hands Band, 7 Monks Taproom
You Rest, You Joy Life/Tequila Deer/The Real Propaganda, Mulligan’s Pub
Coty Bouchard, The Blu Bar @ Blue Water Grill
Decades, The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar
In The Blue Jazz Ensemble, Jam N Bean, Cascade
Mark Kahny & Mary Rademacher Reed, Grand Lady Riverboat, Jenison
Kent County String Band, Riverside Grille, Rockford
Toby Bresnahan, Rockford Brewing Company, Rockford
Livin’ The Dream, Bostwick Lake Inn, Rockford
Andy Frisinger & Chris Wiser, Grand Armory Brewing, Grand Haven
Ricky Hill, Portobello, Grand Haven
Schrock Brothers, On The Patio @ Saugatuck Brewing Co., Saugatuck
Nathan Kalish and the Lastcallers, Unruly Brewing Company, Muskegon
Run 4 Cover, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Steep Canyon Rangers, Bell’s Eccentric Cafe Outdoor Beer Garden, Kalamazoo
Terry Lower Trio with Lana Hoffman, Clara’s On The River, Battle Creek

Friday, June 15
ZoSo (Led Zepplin tribute), 20 Monroe Live
Famous Dex, The Intersection
Kristen Kuiper, Beer Garden @ New Holland Brewing’s The Knickerbocker
Fled Five, River City Saloon
Ultrafab, H.O.M.E. At The B.O.B.
Evan Burgess, Flanagan’s Irish Pub
John Shea, JW Marriott
Scott Veenstra Trio, Rendezvous Lounge @ Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Union Guns, Grand Woods Lounge
Marquita Bernard, The Blu Bar @ Blue Water Grill
House Of Waters/Barbarossa Brothers/Karisa Wilson, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
The Moonrays, Rocky’s Bar & Grill
Asamu Johnson and the Associates of the Blues, Billy’s Lounge
People Like You/Earth And Sea/Lone Caravan, Mulligan’s Pub
Head/Stay Fast/Westside Rebellion, Kuzzins Lounge aka 741 Leonard
Jersey Pete & Java Joe, Kava Kasa
Three’s A Crowd, Woody’s Press Box (June 15-16)
TwistedDubz/Bass Windu/JWubzz/Sleepless/Reptahr: Local Legends, The Orbit Room
Brian Randall Band, The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar
In The Blue Jazz Ensemble, Village Inn Pizza & Sports Grill
Kathy Lamar/Bob VanStee/Kevin Jones, Noto’s, Cascade
The Steep Canyon Rangers/Seth Bernard/Mark Lavengood: CAN’d Aid First Annual Music Gathering, Perrin Brewing Company, Comstock Park
Messin’ Around, 57 Brew Pub & Bistro, Greenville
Mark Kahny, Marro’s Italian Restaurant, Saugatuck
Goat’s Beard, Barrel Room @ Saugatuck Brewing Co., Saugatuck
Olivia Mainville & Brandon James, Tripelroot, Zeeland
Drew Behringer, Our Brewing, Holland
Chris Wiser, Sandy Point Beach House, West Olive
Brett Dame/Upcoast Kin, Portobello, Grand Haven
Jaded 8, Jack’s Waterfront Bistro, Spring Lake (June 15-16)
Melophobix/Tell Yo Mama, Unruly Brewing Company, Muskegon
Andy Frisinger, 18th Amendment Spirits Co., Muskegon
Janey B and the Houserockers, Dockers, Muskegon
John Sanger/Hip Pocket, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Reverend Horton Heat, Bell’s Eccentric Cafe Outdoor Beer Garden, Kalamazoo
Cousin Avery/KOZ & The Effects, Old Dog Tavern, Kalamazoo
Symptoms/JIMS/Hellcat Matt, Louie’s Trophy House, Kalamazoo
The Dacia Bridges Project, Beer Garden @ Hopcat, Kalamazoo
Nashon Holloway, The Union Cabaret & Grille, Kalamazoo
Terry Lower with Emma Aboukasm, Clara’s On The River, Battle Creek
Benjaman James, The Livery, Benton Harbor
Barb Barton, Red Sky Stage, Petoskey

Saturday, June 16
Pouya/Wifisfuneral/Shakewell, 20 Monroe Live
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead/Antibalas/Monophonics/San Fermin/FBC All-Stars/Desmond Jones: Founders Fest, outside of Founders Brewing Company
CANCELED JukMonty Alexander Trio/Organissimo/Kathy Lamar & Robin Connell Quartet, St. Cecilia Music Society
Have Mercy/Kississippi/Gleemer/Super American, The Pyramid Scheme
Badfish/Melophobix, The Intersection
Four Year Strong/Grayscale/Southpaw/Midwest Skies/Antighost, Elevation @ The Intersection
Elliot Lipp & Bass Physics/Pause/Sandose, The Stache inside The Intersection
Right Side Up, River City Saloon
Jaded, Flanagan’s Irish Pub
Weekend Mixtape, H.O.M.E. At The B.O.B.
Kari Holmes, Back Forty Saloon
Danimal, Grand Woods Lounge
Take Three Jazz, Mixology @ JW Marriott
Scott Veenstra, Rendezvous Lounge @ Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Bryan Kasenic/Arthur Kimskii/Neddly/The Bunker New York, Creston Brewery
Hip Pocket, Billy’s Lounge
Jocephus and the George Jonestown Massacre, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Deathcrown/Flesh For The Beast/Skinjacket, Kuzzins Lounge aka 741 Leonard
Three’s A Crowd, Woody’s Press Box (June 15-16)
Bill Elligboe, The Blu Bar @ Blue Water Grill
Trilogy, The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar
John Shea, Noto’s, Cascade
Michigan Mafia String Band, Rockford Brewing Co., Rockford
Foolish Plezyer, 57 Brew Pub & Bistro, Greenville
DangerVille (11 a.m.): Car Show, Trail Point Brewing, Allendale
Double Nickel String Band, In The Pub @ Saugatuck Brewing Co., Saugatuck
Lomax Big House, Tripelroot, Zeeland
Dave & Connie D, Great Legs Winery Brewery Distillery, Holland
Decades, Lolo’s Bar & Grill, Holland
Zion Lion, Sandy Point Beach House, West Olive
Tony Reynolds, Portobello, Grand Haven
Jaded 8, Jack’s Waterfront Bistro, Spring Lake (June 15-16)
Union Guns, Dockers, Muskegon
Zach DuBois, Unruly Brewing Co., Muskegon
The Big Boss Band, Reds Sports Bar & Grill, Middleville
Jake Stevens/Azz Izz, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Trevor Hall, Bell’s Eccentric Cafe Outdoor Beer Garden, Kalamazoo
Ed & Molly Schief, Beer Garden @ Hopcat, Kalamazoo
Jackpine Snag/Thee Elder Gods, Louie’s Trophy House, Kalamazoo
Big Trouble Blues, Paw Paw Playhouse, Paw Paw
Tim Haler & Bonx Brothers, JB’s Whiskey Creek, Springfield
PettyBreakers (Tom Petty tribute), Acorn Theater, Three Oaks
Midwestern Lull, The Livery, Benton Harbor
Mike Struwin, Round Barn Winery Distillery Brewery, Baroda
Benjaman James/Hell In A Bucket/G-Snacks/2Bays DJs: Suds & Sun, Grand Traverse Commons, Traverse City
Eli Young Band, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee
Christian Howes Quintet, Dogwood Center for Performing Arts, Fremont

Sunday, June 17
SOLD OUT Alison Krauss, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater
Greg Miller Trio (10 a.m.), Sunday Brunch, JW Marriott
River North Jazz Brunch (11 a.m.), The Old Goat
River Rogues, Harmony Hall
Randy Marsh & Friends Jazz Jam, SpeakEZ Lounge
Weekend Comback, The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar
Jason Wheeler & Friends, Cedar Springs Brewing Co., Cedar Springs
Brett Dame, Bostwick Lake Inn, Rockford
Root Doctor, Dockers, Muskegon
Rock Shop, Lolo’s Bar & Grill, Holland
Mark Kahny, Marro’s Italian Restaurant, Saugatuck
Jenna Mammina & Rolf Sturm, Salt Of The Earth, Fennville
Devin Weber, Hilliard’s Corner Lounge, Wayland
Everett Domeier, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Chris Young/Kane Brown, Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Mt. Pleasant
Brian Allison Music/Steve Foreman’s Rock & Roll Caravan, Round Barn Winery Distillery Brewery, Baroda

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