Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s “other” concert series stars some of West Michigan’s top talent starting in July. Check out the full lineup.
In the TEMC Spotlight: Lucas Wilson helps kick off 2013’s series. (Photo/Anthony Norkus Photography)
Every spring, the big guns in Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s main summer concert series – the Lyle Lovetts and Steve Millers of the music world — get all the headlines and heat up the social media patter.
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The formal announcement of that high-profile 2013 series comes early Thursday morning.
But flying under the radar at the outdoor amphitheater may be one of the best-attended, most satisfying, home-grown concert series that West Michigan has ever hosted: Meijer Gardens’ Tuesday Evening Music Club starring local and regional acts
The family-friendly shows sponsored in partnership with community radio station WYCE-FM (88.1) often draw capacity crowds of 1,900 or more, especially on pleasantly sunny summer evenings.
Ralston Bowles
First launched by singer-songwriter Ralston Bowles, the 10th season of weekly Tuesday Evening Music Club shows starting in early July promises to be one of the strongest yet, with a diverse lineup of supremely talented West Michigan artists representing a broad range of genres.
In this Spins on Music exclusive, here’s the roster for 2013’s Tuesday Evening Music Club.
Consider it a way to help whet your appetite for Thursday’s announcement of that other series …
Serita’s Black Rose
2013 TUESDAY EVENING MUSIC CLUB AT MEIJER GARDENS
July 2 – Kelsey Rottiers (indie-folk/pop singer-songwriter)
Lucas Wilson (soulful, bluesy roots-rock)
July 9 – Cabildo (Afro-Cuban music, with salsa, Latin jazz, batchata, meringue)
Serita’s Black Rose (blending blues, neo-soul, R&B, funk and rock)
July 16 – An Dro (Celtic-based world beat instrumental quartet)
Kent County String Band (five-piece Americana, jazz, bluegrass band)
July 23 – Monica da Silva (multi-lingual vocals over Brazilian bossa nova/indie-pop)
Asamu Johnson (blues)
July 30 – Nicholas James Thomasma & The Bandwagon (country-folk)
Kari Lynch (country rock/pop)
Aug. 6 – Bennett (harmony-driven modern folk trio)
AG Silver (energetic indie-rock)
Aug. 13 – Robin Connell (jazz pianist and singer)
Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra (big band jazz ensemble)
Aug. 20 – Afro Zuma (horn- and percussion-driven Afro-beat)
The Soil & The Sun (spacey, inventive folk-rock)
Aug. 27 – Ralston & Friends (Ralston Bowles with friends/collaborators, Americana, folk, rock)
Shows start at 7 p.m.; entry is regular admission to Meijer Gardens. Members get in free.
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