The Big List (Oct. 14-20): AJR, Skizzy Mars, Moon Hooch, Judy Collins, Selwyn Birchwood, Joshua Davis, COIN, Keller Williams, Joe Hertler

Ghost gets things started in a week that boasts Listening Room shows, Jinjer, Tyrone Wells, Faren Strnad, Fred Hersch and more. Plus, win tickets & prize packages to an upcoming TAUK concert.

 

THE BIG LIST: Oct. 14-20

TAUK LOCAL SPINS TICKET & DINNER GIVEAWAY: Congratulations to reader Allie Cousino. She Was the first person to email john@localspins.com with “TAUK” in the message field and won a pair of tickets to see TAUK at Bell’s Brewery Eccentric Café in Kalamazoo on Sun. Oct. 27, PLUS have dinner with two members of the band prior to the show. Check The Big List every week for your chance to win concert tickets.

Be sure to check the “Big List of Michigan Music Festivals,” because we update it frequently.

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.

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MONDAY

GHOST, NOTHING MORE
When: 7:30 p.m. Monday
Tickets: $25-$49.50
Where: DeltaPlex Arena, Walker

With Halloween around the corner, Ghost brings what it’s calling the “Ultimate Tour Named Death” to Walker’s DeltaPlex Arena, with Nothing More opening the show. The controversial, Grammy Award-winning Swedish hard rock/metal outfit released its fourth studio album, “Prequelle,” in June 2018, a recording that rose to No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart.

By the way, costumes are encouraged for concertgoers, but the venue cautions that “all patrons must be identified at the entrance” so be prepared to remove masks or otherwise “make sure you can be identified by security.” Get more info, tickets online here.

TUESDAY

SKIZZY MARS
When: 8 p.m. Tuesday
Tickets: $22 advance, $25 day of show
Where: The Stache inside The Intersection, Grand Rapids

Harlem rapper Myles Mills, aka Skizzy Mars, rolls into Grand Rapids on “The Free Skizzy Mars Tour,” with Yoshi Flower and Grady also on the bill. The hip hop artist released his sophomore album, “Free Skizzy Mars,” in late July.

Doors open at 7 p.m. for this all-age show. Tickets online at sectionlive.com.

WEDNESDAY

MOLLY
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday
Tickets: $10
Where: Listening Room, downtown Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids soul/pop singer Molly, aka Molly Bouwsma Schultz, has the distinct honor of playing the first concert at the much-talked-about Listening Room in Studio Park south of Van Andel Arena downtown.

Part of the WGVU/NPR Pop Up Series, Wednesday’s show is billed as “a special soft opening event” as the Listening Room gears up for a full slate of shows in the 200-seat venue in November. Get tickets and details at listeningroomgr.com.

LOCAL SPINS WEDNESDAY:
PRETORIA, THE RYNE EXPERIENCE
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
Admission: Free
Where: SpeakEZ Lounge, Grand Rapids

Local Spins Wednesdays this week spotlights a pair of young, up-and-coming rock bands in the Grand Rapids area: Pretoria and The Ryne Experience.

Rob Gullett, Ben DeWitt, Josh Bilisko and Matt Burdick are Pretoria, a smart and energetic bunch that falls somewhere between alt-rock and synth-pop with an indie-rock style that “evokes artists like And The Kids, Beach Fossils and Wallows.”

Lowell’s Ryne Clarke leads the collaborative solo rock project (consisting of Clarke and friends) called The Ryne Experience that released its full-length debut project, “Hokey,” in December 2018. Check it out here: https://theryneexperience.bandcamp.com/album/hokey

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.

MOON HOOCH
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
Tickets: $15
Where: Bell’s Brewery Back Room, Kalamazoo

When: 8 p.m. Friday
Tickets: $16 advance, $18 day of show
Where: The Stache inside The Intersection, Grand Rapids

Explosive horn and percussion trio Moon Hooch brings its exhilarating blend of jazz, groovy funk and pulse-pounding electronic dance music from the New York City subway system to West Michigan for two tour stops this week.

Having toured with the likes of Beats Antique, Lotus, Galactic and Dopapod among others, as well as earning status as festival favorites and selling out headline shows in major venues, the trio initially turned heads with its self-titled 2013 debut which introduced its charismatic, unconventional sound to the world. Joining them on both dates will be openers Jaw Gems.

For more information, visit sectionlive.com or the Bell’s Facebook event page here.

THURSDAY

SELWYN BIRCHWOOD
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Tickets: $15 advance, $20 day of show
Where: Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill, Grand Rapids

Looking for another blues-guitar phenom to fire you up? Look no further than this show at Tip Top, with Florida “blues fireball” Selwyn Birchwood, who first took up the guitar at age 13 and has since released four acclaimed albums, including 2017’s “Pick Your Poison,” on Alligator Records. Even Rolling Stone magazine calls him “a powerhouse player and emotive perfomer” with “soulful vocals.”

Get info online via Tip Top’s Facebook event page.

JOSHUA DAVIS
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Tickets: $20
Where: Listening Room, downtown Grand Rapids

Northern Michigan singer-songwriter Joshua Davis headlines this benefit show raising money for Heartside Ministry. It’s also the second “special soft opening event” of the week at Listening Room (see Molly on Wednesday above), which is touting an intimate setting and top-notch sound for its shows.

Davis released a new live album, “Live at the Robin,” earlier this year and follows his Grand Rapids appearance with two straight nights of shows at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City. Get tickets for the GR show online here.

TYRONE WELLS
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Tickets: $35-$45
Where: Seven Steps Up, Spring Lake

Spokane, Wash., singer-songwriter Tyrone Wells has released more than a dozen albums since 2001, including 2018’s “Days I Will Remember” and his brand new seven-song project, “Lift Me Up.” The singer, whose songs have been featured in numerous television shows, brings along special guest Dan Rodriguez for this appearance at the Spring Lake listening room.

Seven Steps Up follows this with a sold-out show starring Steven Page, formerly of Barenaked Ladies, who plays the venue at 8 p.m. Friday. Get more info and the full schedule of concerts at sevenstepsup.com.

COIN
When: 8 p.m. Thursday
Tickets: $25 advance, $30 day of show
Where: The Intersection, Grand Rapids

Nashville indie-pop outfit COIN made its biggest splash to date with the 2016 single, “Talk Too Much,” which soared into the Top 40 on the U.S. Rock chart and into the Top 10 on the Alternative chart. They’ve released two singles this year, “I Want It All” and “Crash My Car,” with plans for releasing a third album later this year.

Arkells will open the all-ages show. Get details online at sectionlive.com. Doors open at 7 p.m. (By the way, Break Science, Marvel Years and Sandose fire up electronic delights the same night in The Stache starting at 9 p.m., $17 advance, $20 day of show.)

FRIDAY

EDISON KITT & THE STRANGERS
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Admission: Free
Where: Final Gravity Brewing Company, Kalamazoo

Grand Rapids-based folk/indie rock outfit Edison Kitt & The Strangers rev up a free show at Final Gravity Brewing. Fresh off a new single release called “Whiskey On Her Lips” with a laundry list of relatable songs, Edison Kitt’s catchy brand of folky pop-rock is backed by a solid band of talented players.

Joining them are swamp-rockers Smoke & Whiskey and Danny Staggs. For more information please visit the event page.

SATURDAY

ONE WELL:
‘BLOCK PARTY FOR THE HECK OF IT’
When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday
Admission: Free
Where: One Well Brewing, Kalamazoo

Local beverage crafters One Well Brewing have a full day in store with a huge block boasting a schedule of family-friendly entertainment, food, bands and more. Peruse several food trucks and vendors while watching live painting by Bonus Saves and listening to music all day long from well-known regional acts Small Sounds, Nicholas James Thomasma, Quantum Fleek and The Real Fantastics.

Toss in curated vinyl spun by Analog Ancestry, a live Newlywed’s Game and One Well’s famous pinball alley. See more information and a complete schedule of events here.

KELLER WILLIAMS
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Tickets: $25
Where: Elevation inside The Intersection, Grand Rapids

Keller Williams tours relentlessly and in many different forms, reflecting the many different styles of music that he churns out: rock, reggae, bluegrass, folk, jazz, funk, electronica and more. This one-man jam band of an artist is a looping whiz and also an incredibly prolific recording artist, having released more than two dozen albums since 1994.

This special Grand Rapids show will include an opening set by The Keller Williams Accident, featuring Traverse City indie-folk phenoms The Accidentals (who’ve toured regularly with Williams). Get tickets online here. Doors for this all-ages show open at 7 p.m.

JOE HERTLER & THE RAINBOW SEEKERS
When: 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Tickets: $20 advance, $25 day of show
Where: The Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids

Mid-Michigan pop/funk/rock heroes Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers have long toured the country with festival-friendly, upbeat music. Now, after releasing “Paper Castle” earlier this year, they’re ready to pump up their “hometown” fans with two straight nights of flower-powered fun at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids.

Opening both shows will be Boston indie-rock band Los Elk. Get details and tickets online at pyramidschemebar.com.

MUSTARD PLUG
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Tickets: $10 advance/$12 day of show
Where: Bell’ Brewery Back Room, Kalamazoo

Michigan ska legends Mustard Plug return to Kalamazoo, bringing a legacy of ska with them. Starting out in the punk clubs, basements and dive bars of the Midwest, and playing punk-influenced ska music before many in the United States had ever heard of the genre, these old school, DIY-infused lifers have been touring extensively for over two decades.

Joining them are openers The Lippies and Dance Contraption. For ticket information and more please visit the Facebook event page.

FAREN STRNAD
When: 9:30 p.m. Saturday
Admission: $5
Where: Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids DJ and electronic music producer Faren Strnad has rightly earned attention and praise for her riveting live shows, and she’s even been profiled at Local Spins. Check out what all the buzz is about on Saturday night.

By the way, Founders hosts a special Sunday night show this weekend starring Elephant Wrecking Ball, “an instrumental, electronic, trombone-led power trio that successfully weaves a variety of influences from jazz, hip hop, electro and the avant-garde.” The free show starts at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Details about both shows online at foundersbrewing.com.

SUNDAY

JINJER
When: 6:45 p.m. Sunday
Tickets: $20
Where: Elevation inside The Intersection, Grand Rapids

Ukrainian heavy metal outfit Jinjer makes a Grand Rapids stop on its U.S. tour as it promotes its new studio album, “Macro” (which actually doesn’t officially get released until Oct. 25). Opening for the award-winning band fronted by singer Tatiana Shmailyuk will be The Browning, Sumo Cyco and Drink Their Blood.

Get details about the all-ages show and tickets online here.

AJR
When: 7 p.m. Sunday
Tickets: $37.50-$49.50
Where: DeltaPlex Arena, Walker

New York’s AJR — a pop band featuring brothers Adam, Jack and Ryan Met – released its third album, “Neotheater,” earlier this year and saw it soar straight to No. 8 on the Billboard 200 chart. Due to brisk ticket sales, this show was moved from 20 Monroe Live to the larger DeltaPlex. Pop singer Michael Blume opens the show.

Get details and ticket links online here.

JUDY COLLINS
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday
Tickets: $50-$55
Where: St. Cecilia Music Center, Grand Rapids

The second Acoustic Café Folk Series concert of the 2019-2020 season stars folk legend Judy Collins, who returns to Royce Auditorium where she impressed fans the last time she was in Grand Rapids and also expressed her affection for this acoustically pleasing venue. With more than a half-century of performances under her belt and more than 50 albums of material to choose from, Collins has an endless supply of songs and stories.

Only a few tickets were left for this concert early this week; available online here.

UNDER-THE-RADAR PICKS

The Brandino Extravaganza playing Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill in Grand Rapids, 9 p.m. Monday, free – Brandino “El Brandino” Proch usually rolls out a tech-heavy, one-man band show. But for this appearance, the Grand Rapids musician is playing an acoustic/piano set with “no loops, no FX, no frills.”

Blue Veins Open Acoustic Blues Jam at Grand Traverse Distillery in Kalamazoo, 7 p.m. Wednesday, free – Led by local blues connoisseur Marisa Aguirre, this relaxed weekly open-mic session focused on roots and blues jams is a great way to experience Grand Traverse’s fantastic spirits along with one-of-a-kind musical collaborations and local artists.

The New Respects and The Timbre of Cedar playing The Stache inside The Intersection, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $10 advance, $12 day of show – Nashville pop/soul/rock outfit The New Respects makes a tour stop in Grand Rapids, with Detroit-area indie-rock band The Timbre of Cedar opening the show. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Spafford and Act Casual playing The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids, 8 p.m. Thursday, $20 advance, $23 day of show – Arizona jam band Spafford brings it genre-spanning approach to Grand Rapids, joining with impressive regional band Act Casual for this night at The Pyramid Scheme. Act Casual has a new album to promote; Spafford released its most recent studio project, “For Amusement Only,” in 2018. This is a 21-and-older show.

Kathy Lamar playing One Trick Pony in Grand Rapids, 8 p.m. Thursday, free – Jazz and soul favorite Kathy Lamar has a devoted audience for her passionate performances, which cover lots of familiar territory. (By the way, Rawhide Johnson plays One Trick on Saturday.)

“Thirdsday” Open Mic at Final Gravity Brewing in Kalamazoo with host Megan Dooley, 7 p.m. Thursday, free – Sporting a new house PA with sound engineering by Erik Sebastian, the monthly open mic will celebrate its two-year anniversary this week in downtown Kalamazoo with homegrown music and refreshments.

Fred Hersch and Julian Lage playing St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, $40-$45 – St. Cecilia Music Center launches its jazz series with pianist, composer, bandleader and educator Fred Hirsch, with acclaimed guitarist Julian Lage also taking the stage. Get tickets and details online at scmc-online.org.

Tsushimamire playing Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill in Grand Rapids, 9 p.m. Friday, $10 – This is not only a groovy under-the-radar pick but the trans-continental show of the week. Tsushimamire is an all-female Japanese rock trio which first made a splash at Austin’s SXSW. It’s an “eclectic punk rock” outfit, “mixing noisy and pop instrumental sounds with idiosyncratic, quirky, often funny or disturbing lyrics.” Grand Rapids’ Free Hat opens the show.

Neil Jacobs playing Seven Steps Up in Spring Lake, 8 p.m. Saturday, $25-$35 – West Michigan is home to one of the most highly acclaimed acoustic 12-string guitarists in the world, Neil Jacobs. He brings his instrumental prowess to the stage at Seven Steps Up, which follows this on Sunday with the return of singer-songwriter Callaghan. Details, tickets online here.

The Hip Pocket playing Billy’s Lounge in Grand Rapids, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, $5 – One of West Michigan’s favorite horn bands brings the dance party back to Billy’s on Saturday night.

Static Of A Stranger Live at Grand Traverse Distillery in Kalamazoo, 2 p.m. Saturday, free – Catch the ethereal indie duo for a relaxed afternoon concert in the downtown Kalamazoo tasting room. Enjoy curated cocktails along with haunting vocals and thoughtful songwriting.

Out Of Favor Boys playing Old Dog Tavern in Kalamazoo at 9 p.m. Saturday, $5 – The five-piece veteran blues ensemble bring their distinct brand of roots rock back through Old Dog for an evening of classic tunes in a comfortable atmosphere.

Anais Mitchell and The Crane Wives playing Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $20 advance, $25 day of show – Award-winning Vermont folk/Americana singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell brings her U.S. tour to Grand Rapids to finish out the weekend, with Grand Rapids’ own folk-rock faves The Crane Wives opening the show. Tickets here.

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THE REALLY BIG LIST PLUS SHOWS ON THE HORIZON

Monday, Oct. 14
BassBin: Ghettoblaster, Billy’s Lounge
John Shea, Rockwell Republic
The Brandino Extragavanza (acoustic & piano), Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Ghost/Nothing More, DeltaPlex, Walker

Tuesday, Oct. 15
CANCELED Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, 20 Monroe Live
Free Skizzy Mars/Yoshi Flower, The Stache @ The Intersection
Mike McIntosh, Rogue River Tavern, Rockford
The New Standard, Grand Bar, Grand Haven
Truth in Jazz Orchestra, 920 Watermark, Muskegon

Wednesday, Oct. 16
Pretoria/The Rhyne Experience: Local Spins Wednesday, SpeakEZ Lounge
Molly, Studio Park Listening Room
The New Respects/The Timbre of Cedar, The Stache @ The Intersection
Rachael Perretta/Cole Hansen, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Mike McFarlane/Tara Burns, Creston Brewery
River North Jazz, The Old Goat
Tom Hagen Trio featuring Rick Reuther, Noto’s, Cascade
Versus, Cedar Springs Brewing, Cedar Springs
Moon Hooch, Back Room @ Bell’s Eccentric Café, Kalamazoo

Thursday, Oct. 17
Joshua Davis (Heartside Ministry benefit), Studio Park Listening Room
COIN/Arkelis, The Intersection
Break Science/Marvel Years, The Stache @ The Intersection
Spafford/Act Casual, The Pyramid Scheme
Swimmer, Founders Brewing Company
Kathy Lamar, One Trick Pony
Pyretta Blaze/Mr. Denton on Doomsday/Jenn’s Apartment, Mulligan’s Pub
Selwyn Birchwood/King Biscuit Trio, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Starry Night Trio, Creston Brewery
Fred Hersch/Julian Lage: Jazz Series, St. Cecilia Music Center
Laura Bennett & Friends, The Zeppelin Lounge @ New Holland Brewing’s The Knickerbocker
In The Blue Jazz Ensemble, Zoko 822
Entourage, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Ron Williams Trio, Fricano’s Pizza, Alpine Township
Kristen Kuiper, Rockford Brewing Company, Rockford
Cuarteto Latinoamericano/Jiji: Great Performances Series, Hope College, Holland
Nate Holley, Itty Bitty Bar, Holland
Steve Talaga Trio, Sandy Point Beach House, West Olive
Andy Frisinger & Chris Wiser, Grand Armory Brewing, Grand Haven
GVSU Jazz Orchestra, Haas Center, Allendale
Tyrone Wells/Dan Rodriguez, Seven Steps Up, Spring Lake
The Brandino Extravaganza, Liquid Note Brewing, Otsego
Star Kitchen, Bell’s Eccentric Café, Kalamazoo
Lauren Elliott, The Union Cabaret & Grille, Kalamazoo
FlyLite Gemini, Saugatuck Brewing, Kalamazoo
Chris Hillman (of The Byrds)/Herb Pedersen, Acorn Theater, Three Oaks

Friday, Oct. 18
Russian Circles/Wind Hand, The Pyramid Scheme
Moon Hootch/Jaw Gems, The Stache @ The Intersection
Jake Simmons & the Little Ghosts/Blanca Luz/Twin Flame/The Quirk, Creston Brewery
Space Laces/Must Die/D-Rex/Tyler Knighton, Elevation @ The Intersection
The Rock Show, H.O.M.E. At The B.O.B.
Grand Rapids Symphony: “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” DeVos Performance Hall (Oct. 18-19)
Blue Soul Express (final show), Billy’s Lounge
Flops Ego/It’s The Band/Heavy Lies The Crown/Ajar, Mulligan’s Pub
Tsushimamire/Free Hat, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Jason Eller, Garage Bar & Grill
Project 90, River City Saloon
The Cheap Dates/Wealthy Soul, Flanagan’s
Andrews String Band, Lake Michigan Sports Bar
Trixy Tang, Log Cabin Lounge (Oct. 18-19)
John Shea, JW Marriott
Entourage, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Astro Jackson, The Iron Well
Dale Zieger: Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Concert with silent film “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” Grand Rapids Public Museum (Oct. 18-19)
Oh Those Clowns, Shots on the River, Belmont
The Next, Caledonia Family Tavern, Caledonia
Now & Then, Bier Distillery, Comstock Park
Mark Sala, Bostwick Lake Inn, Rockford
Mark Lavengood Band, Rockford Brewing Company, Rockford
Off The Ledge, Woody’s Press Box, Wyoming
Mary Rademacher Reed, 18th Amendment Spirits Co., Muskegon
Conrad Shock + The Noise, Unruly Brewing Co., Muskegon
Vincent Hayes, Smash Wine Bar & Bistro, Muskegon
Rodney Whittaker Jazz Quartet, The Block, Muskegon
Steven Page, Seven Steps Up, Spring Lake
Carolyn Koebel/Mark Lopez/Rhonda Sider Edgington/Jung Woo-Kim/Ken Koshio: “Music of Japan,” Dimnent Chapel, Hope College, Holland
Bar Code, Itty Bitty Bar, Holland
The Insiders (Tom Petty birthday tribute), Park Theatre, Holland
Dale Wicks, Our Brewing, Holland
Patty PerShayla, Hops at 84 East, Holland
Saatjak: Friday Night Lights, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Saugatuck
Trapped On Mars, McDuff’s Bar & Grille, Wayland
Gabrial James/Blammo, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Chris Burch, Grand Traverse Distillery, Kalamazoo
Edison Kitt and the Strangers/Smoke & Whiskey, Final Gravity Brewing Company, Kalamazoo
Rock Rx, Old Dog Tavern, Kalamazoo
Peaer/Harvey Waters/Team Two/PT Ori, Shakespeare’s Lower Level, Kalamazoo
The Whiskey Charmers, The Riviera Theatre, Three Rivers
Callaghan, Acorn Theater, Three Oaks
Hannah Rose & the GravesTones, The Livery, Benton Harbor
The Willeys, Czar’s 505, St. Joseph

Saturday, Oct. 19
The Prince Experience (Prince tribute), 20 Monroe Live
Mega 80s Spooktacular Halloween, The Intersection
Keller Williams/Keller Williams Accident (featuring The Accidentals), Elevation @ The Intersection
Adam Hambrick, The Stache @ The Intersection
Faren Strnad, Founders Brewing Company
Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers/Los Elk, The Pyramid Scheme (Oct. 19-20)
Rawhide Johnson, One Trick Pony
The Hip Pocket, Billy’s Lounge
Dan Dougherty/Trevor Atkinson, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
AB/Liz of the Lemon Bowl, Listening Room by Studio C
Calabogie Road: Grand River Folk Society, Wealthy Theatre Annex
Sonimatic, River City Saloon
Global Village, H.O.M.E. At The B.O.B.
Grand Rapids Symphony: “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” DeVos Performance Hall (Oct. 18-19)
Kin Faux, Back Forty Saloon
Project 90: Haunted Hall Bash, 6th Street Hall
Trixy Tang, Log Cabin Lounge (Oct. 18-19)
Edye Evans Hyde, JW Marriott
Entourage, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Ted Bounty & the Bounty Hunters, The Iron Well
Dale Zieger: Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Concert with silent film “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” Grand Rapids Public Museum (Oct. 18-19)
Blackthorn (Pregnancy Crisis Aid fund-raiser), St. Jude Brophy Center
Moonshot, Shots on the River, Belmont
John Shea, Noto’s, Cascade
Galactic Sherpas, Rockford Brewing Company, Rockford
Trilogy, Rogue River Tavern, Rockford
Typo, Woody’s Press Box, Wyoming
Stereolithic, Trail Point Brewing, Allendale
Checkers Morton, LowellArts House Concerts, Lowell
Ray Townsend, Red’s Sports Bar and Grill, Middleville
Joni Norwood, Smash Wine Bar & Bistro, Muskegon
Neil Jacobs, Seven Steps Up, Spring Lake
Mat Kearney: Hope College Concert Series, Holland
Frog and the Beeftones, Itty Bitty Bar, Holland
Bri Baron Band, Hops at 84 East, Holland
Let There Be Rock (AC-DC tribute)/Tanner J. Burns (Neil Young tribute)/Jake Kalmink (Bruce Springsteen acoustic tribute): Parktoberfest (fund-raiser for Park Theatre), Park Theatre, Holland
Wealthy Soul, Tripelroot, Zeeland
Chris Hillman, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Saugatuck
Dean Allrick, What Not Inn, Fennville
Mike McIntosh/Twice In Action, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Strum, Dumb & Dumber, Liquid Note Brewing, Otsego
Farewell Angelina, Miller Auditorium, Kalamazoo
Mustard Plug, Bell’s Eccentric Café, Kalamazoo
Out of Favor Boys, Old Dog Tavern, Kalamazoo
Trapped On Mars, The Union Cabaret & Grille, Kalamazoo
George Thorogood & the Destroyers, Firekeepers Casino, Battle Creek
Three Years Hollow/Madame Mayhem/Elisium, The Music Factory, Battle Creek
Big Lake Trio, Paw Paw Brewing Company, Paw Paw
Beggars Banquet Band (The Rolling Stones tribute), Acorn Theater, Three Oaks
Dan Dietrich/Cliff Ritchey/Josh Kaufman, The Livery, St. Joseph
Kecia Deroly, Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph
Jewel and the Future, Czar’s 505, St. Joseph
Mark Ficks/Van Dyke Revue, Round Barn Winery Distillery Brewery, Baroda
Engelbert Humperdinck, Four Winds Casino Silver Creek Event Center, New Buffalo
Delilah DeWylde, The Mitten Bar, Ludington
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Little River Casino, Manistee
Seth Bernard/Airborne or Aquatic, Northern Natural Cider House & Winery, Kaleva

Sunday, Oct. 20
AJR/Michael Blume, Deltaplex Arena, Walker
Elephant Wrecking Ball, Founders Brewing Company
Jinjer/The Browning/Drink Their Blood/Sumo Cyco, The Stache @ The Intersection
Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers/Los Elk, The Pyramid Scheme (Oct. 19-20)
Lynn, Creston Brewery
Tiny Tree/Crooked Heart, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Judy Collins, Acoustic Cafe Folk Series, St. Cecilia Music Center
Randy Marsh & Friends (7 p.m.), SpeakEZ Lounge
Anais Mitchell/The Crane Wives, Wealthy Theatre
Project 1: Open Stage, SITE:LAB @ Tanglefoot (2 p.m.), 314 Straight St. SW
Drew Alkema, The Peoples Cider Company
Greg Miller (10 a.m.), JW Marriott
River Rogue Jazz Band, Harmony Hall
Pharoin/Drugs in the Carpet/The Von Werewolves, The Iron Well
Jim Spalink (noon), Cedar Springs Brewing, Cedar Springs
Callaghan, Seven Steps Up, Spring Lake
Escaping Pavement/Jason Dennie, Salt of the Earth, Fennville
Steve Hiligar, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Patty Pershayla, Liquid Note Brewing, Otsego
Kalamazoo Symphony, “Icarus at the Edge of Time,” (3 p.m.) Chenery Auditorium, Kalamazoo
Lukas Geniusas: Gilmore Rising Stars Series, Wellspring Theater, Kalamazoo
Tomas Esparza Band/FlyLite Gemini/Mays & Blue: Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association Blues Challenge, Old Dog Tavern, Kalamazoo
SOLD OUT Graham Nash, Acorn Theater, Three Oaks
The Weather: Earthwork Sunday Showcase, The Livery, St. Joseph
Gene Callahan/Steadfast, Round Barn Winery Distillery Brewery, Baroda
Sean Miller, Beards Brewery, Petoskey
Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Group, Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen

ON THE HORIZON

Monday, Oct. 21
Brandino Plays “Abbey Road,” Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Beer City Saxes: WMJS Jazz Gumbo, Casino Club
John Shea, Rockwell Republic
Guest Artist Recital: David Binder, trombone, WMU Dalton Center Recital Hall, Kalamazoo

Tuesday, Oct. 22
Andy Grammer/Ben Rector (Hope Network benefit), 20 Monroe Live
San Fermin/Lisel, The Pyramid Scheme
Walt Gutowski & the Bridge Street Trio, Fratelli’s Kitchen & Bar
Bluewater Kings, Rockford Brewing Company, Rockford
Mark Sala, Rogue River Tavern, Rockford
The New Standard, Grand Bar, Grand Haven
Sheridan Tongue/Paul Kwant/Scott Pellegrom/Kevin Kozel: B-Side Session: “Diversifying Your Music Career,” Third Coast Recording, Grand Haven
Kenny G, Holland Civic Center Place, Holland

Wednesday, Oct. 23
The Blue Pines/Jake Kalmink: Local Spins Wednesday, SpeakEZ Lounge
Escaping Pavement/Noah Derkson/Michael Kelsey/Cari Ray and the Shakey Legs/Ruth & Max Bloomquist/Hayes Griffin/Tret Fure: Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM) Showcase, Listening Room
Tiny Moving Parts/Fredo Disco/Standards/Vagabonds, The Stache @ The Intersection
Villian of the Story/Hollow Front/Sleep Waker/City State, The Pyramid Scheme
Los Straightjackets/The Concussions, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
River North Jazz, The Old Goat
Tom Hagen Trio featuring Rick Reuther, Noto’s, Cascade
Tony Hachak, Cedar Springs Brewing, Cedar Springs
Ben Folds/Savannah Conley, Kalamazoo State Theatre, Kalamazoo
Dalton WED@7:30PM: Live and Interactive: Cristina Fava, lecturer, and Lori Sims, piano, WMU Dalton Center Recital Hall, Kalamazoo

Thursday, Oct. 24
Bob Lanzetti, Founders Brewing Co.
That 1 Guy, The Stache @ The Intersection
Jon Langston, Elevation @ The Intersection
The Eradicator/Dollar Signs/Bong Mountain/Ugly Flannel, The Pyramid Scheme
Serita’s Black Rose, One Trick Pony
Zoe Ravenwood & Emilie Petersmark (7 p.m.)/Dying Light: Pause/Sammy Poloroid/Koala Bear (11 p.m.), Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Lighting Matches, Creston Brewery
Future Misters/Vincie D/Adjy/The Tube Socks, Mulligan’s Pub
Project 1: Ritsu/loveliescrushing, SITE:LAB @ Tanglefoot, 314 Straight St. SW
JMM Jazz, Zoko 822
Laura Bennett & Friends, The Zeppelin Lounge @ New Holland Brewing’s The Knickerbocker
Calabogie Road, Fricano’s Pizza, Alpine Township
Jim Spalink, Rockford Brewing Company, Rockford
Haunted Fest, Deltaplex Arena, Walker
Nate Holley, Itty Bitty Bar, Holland
Andy Frisinger & Chris Wiser, Grand Armory Brewing, Grand Haven
Chris Burch, Liquid Note Brewing, Otsego
Jazz & Creative Institute Students, The Union Cabaret & Grille, Kalamazoo
Jazz Masters: John Patitucci, bass, WMU Dalton Center Recital Hall, Kalamazoo
Steve Michaels, Saugatuck Brewing, Kalamzoo
Luke Bryan, Stafford Farms, Richland
Corky Siegel/Mark Hummel Blues Harmonica Blowout, Acorn Theater, Three Oaks
Seth Bernard/Dan Rickabus, Beards Brewery, Petoskey

Friday, Oct. 25
Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi tribute), 20 Monroe Live
The Japanese House/Our Girl, The Stache @ The Intersection
Saved By The 90s Halloween, The Intersection
Lokella, The Pyramid Scheme
Jesse Ray & the Carolina Catfish/Myron Elkins and the Dying Breed, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Funkwagon, Mulligan’s Pub
Grand Rapids Soul Club, Billy’s Lounge
Hot Carl & the Cleveland Steamers, Garage Bar and Grill (Oct. 25-26)
Grand Rapids Symphony: “Tristan & Isolde,” DeVos Performance Hall (Oct. 25-26)
Project 1: The Moon in Orbit (multimedia), SITE:LAB @ Tanglefoot, 314 Straight St. SW
Union Guns, Back Forty Saloon (Oct. 25-26)
Bar Code, River City Saloon
DC-90, Flanagan’s
Brena, Log Cabin Lounge
Hard Luck Pete & the Wrong Way Streets/Josh Leonard, The Iron Well
P.S. Dump Your Boyfriend, H.O.M.E. At The B.O.B.
Edye Evans Hyde Trio, JW Marriott
John Shea Trio, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Kent Philharmonic Orchestra: “Ghoulfest”/Michigan Ballet Academy: “Peter and the Wolf,” St. Cecilia Music Center Royce Auditorium
David Lampman, Kava Kasa
Eyes 12, Shots on the River, Belmont
The Pice Project, Caledonia Family Tavern, Caledonia
Lynn, Bier Distillery, Comstock Park
Joe Max & the Loco-Motives, Rockford Brewing Company, Rockford
Everett Domeier, Bostwick Lake Inn, Rockford
Andrews String Band, Lake Michigan Sports Bar, Walker
Borrowed Time, Woody’s Press Box, Wyoming
Saxsquatch & Bridge Band, 18th Amendment Spirits Co., Muskegon
Carl Webb & Tom Hull, Smash Wine Bar & Bistro, Muskegon
The Shagwells, Itty Bitty Bar, Holland
J.S. Ondara: Hope College Concert Series, Park Theatre, Holland
The Cheap Dates, Hops at 84 East, Holland
The Factory, McDuff’s Bar & Grille, Wayland
Coty Bouchard/The Rock Show, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Borr McFerrin (album release), Bell’s Eccentric Café, Kalamazoo
Zoe Ravenwood, Final Gravity Brewing Company, Kalamazoo
Bruce Shockley, The Riviera Theatre, Three Rivers
Heartless (Heart tribute), Acorn Theater, Three Oaks
Dede & The Dreamers/Mike Struwin, The Livery, St. Joseph
Bastian Stevens/Niels Onstenk, Czar’s 505, St. Joseph
Patchouli & Terraguitarra, Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee
Rodney Atkins, Little River Casino, Manistee
Peter Yarrow, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Petoskey

Saturday, Oct. 26
Monsters Ball, 20 Monroe Live
Lacy Ace Boogie/OZealous: Project 1 Closing Celebration, Listening Room
Erin Zindle/The Ragbirds, Founders Brewing Company
Speciation/Coffin Problem, The Pyramid Scheme
Bass Country Halloween: Peekaboo/Gentlemens Club/Dr. Fresch/Moody Good/Yookie/Gettoblaster/Zeke Beats/Bailo/Swarm/Attak/b2b/Busan/Panther/Keetz, The Intersection
Troll fpr Trout, One Trick Pony
Moto/Lucius Fox/Blisshead, Mulligan’s Pub
Rochelle & the Spoilers, Billy’s Lounge
Toronzo Cannon, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Minor Element, Creston Brewery
Hot Carl & the Cleveland Steamers (Halloween costume party), Garage Bar and Grill
Grand Rapids Symphony: “Tristan & Isolde,” DeVos Performance Hall (Oct. 25-26)
Silent Bark, Log Cabin Bar
Thundering Heart, River City Saloon
Union Guns, Back Forty Saloon (Oct. 25-26)
Rebel Swain, Quinn & Tuite’s Irish Pub
Tony Thompson, Flanagan’s
Silent Bark, Log Cabin Lounge
Third Coast Gypsy Jazz, The Old Goat
Mary Rademacher Reed, JW Marriott
Edye Evans Hyde Trio, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
River City Jazz Ensemble (fund-raiser for St. Jude Hospital), Masonic Temple
Fangs & Twang/Riverside Shivers/Stovepipe, The Iron Well
Annie Fitzgerald/M French/Sarah Morris, New Holland Brewing’s The Knickerbocker
Conestoga, Shots on the River, Belmont
John Shea, Noto’s, Cascade
Pete Schumann, Bier Distillery, Comstock Park
An Dro, LowellArts House Concerts, Lowell
131, Red’s Sports Bar and Grill, Middleville
Project 90, Rogue River Tavern, Rockford
Jaded 8, Woody’s Press Box, Wyoming
Robyn Bonucchi Marriott, Ridge Cider Co., Grant
Perfect Storm, Itty Bitty Bar, Holland
Lazer Lloyd/The Edukators, Park Theatre, Holland
Holland Symphony: “Classics II: Rhapsody!” Jack H. Miller Center for Performing Arts, Hope College, Holland
Van Mason, Hops at 84 East, Holland
Faded Blue Band (Ottawa Animal Hospital fund-raiser), Great Legs Winery Brewery Distillery, Holland
Chris Clayton, Tripelroot, Zeeland
What Not Inn, Fennville
Upcoast Kin, Sandy Point Beach House, West Olive
John Sanger, McDuff’s Bar & Grille, Wayland
Everett Domeier/Poison’d Crue, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Jimmy Thackery & the Drivers, The Franke Center, Marshall
Pokey LaFarge, Bell’s Eccentric Café, Kalamazoo
Edge Of Midnight, The Union Cabaret & Grille, Kalamazoo
Western Michigan University Music Theater Students with “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” State Theatre, Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Symphony, “Gershwin: Rhapsodies,” Miller Auditorium, Kalamazoo
Discontent/Gravebloom/Guard Rail/Dead Nerves/Coffin Talk/FORCES/Exanimate, Papa Pete’s, Kalamazoo
EmoPartyKazoo, Shakespeare’s Lower Level, Kalamazoo
Kyle Jennings, Liquid Note Brewing, Otsego
Political Lizard, The Livery, St. Joseph
Fillmore’s Ladder (The Grateful Dead tribute), Czar’s 505, St. Joseph
JGJ Band/Top Secret Band: Hallowine, Round Barn Winery Distillery Brewery, Baroda
Luke Winslow King (house concert), Gopherwood Concerts, Cadillac
The Broom Closet Boys (Halloween party), Portage Point Inn, Onekama
The Beatles Forever, Red Sky Stage, Bay Harbor

Sunday, Oct. 27
Roy Orbison + Buddy Holly: BASE Holograms with live band, DeVos Performance Hall
Randy Marsh & Friends (7 p.m.), SpeakEZ Lounge
Hey Mavis Duo, The Peoples Cider Co.
Project 1: Open Stage, SITE:LAB @ Tanglefoot (2 p.m.), 314 Straight St. SW
John Breakstone Trio (3 p.m.), LaFontsee Gallery
Mike Frost & Mike Hyde (10 a.m.), JW Marriott
Jason Wheeler & Friends (noon), Cedar Springs Brewing, Cedar Springs
Ordinary Elephant, Seven Steps Up, Spring Lake
Seth Bernard/Jordan Hamilton/Molly, Salt of the Earth, Fennville
Crossroads, Gun Lake Casino, Wayland
Pete Schumann, Liquid Note Brewing, Otsego
TAUK, Bell’s Eccentric Café, Kalamazoo
Bronco Marching Band, WMU Miller Auditorium, Kalamazoo
Peter Yarrow/Mustard’s Retreat, Acorn Theater, Three Oaks
Free Fallin’ (Tom Petty tribute)/Captain Fantastic (Elton John tribute): Rockin’ Beer Fest, Silver Creek Event Center, Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo

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