Fort Defiance Plays the Village Idiot
August 13, 2019Come out to The Village Idiot to hear Nashville Americana-folk husband and wife duo, Fort Defiance. Described by That Music Mag as “breathtakingly seductive,” the singer-songwriters are known for their ability to get a crowd riled up with lively performances and beautiful harmonies. $5 | 10pm | Thursday, August 22 The Village Idiot, 309 Conant
Jazz up your weekend at the Sunset Jazz and Art Festival
August 13, 2019Hear local jazz greats in downtown Grand Rapids for the Sunset Jazz and Art Festival. Jazz at the Rapids features Big Band B.G., Hector Mendoza, Ramona Collins with Organic Ingredients and 6th Edition. No coolers are allowed for this event, but there will be plenty of adult beverages and food for sale on site. 2pm-Sunset
Oliver Hazard Day 2019
August 13, 2019Oliver Hazard headlines this event in their hometown of Waterville, accompanied by five other bands from across the region— Michigan Rattlers, Daniel Donato, Libby DeCamp, Jacob Sigman, and Andrew Ellis. There will be food vendors, a guitar school for kids, records from Culture Clash and a special brew from a collaboration between Oliver Hazard and
Thursday Night Grooves at Toledo Botanical
July 30, 2019Local jazz ensembles perform in a relaxing outdoor setting at the Botanical Gardens during the Annual Jazz in the Garden Jazz Series. Every Thursday evening through the end of August visitors will be treated to a concert. Ramona Collins Group (August 1). Gene Parker Quintet (August 8). Quick Trio (August 15). $5-$10 | 6:30-8:30pm |
Willie Nelson Performs at Huntington Center
July 30, 2019Longtime marijuana advocate and Country-Western super star Willie Nelson rambles his way to the Huntington stage. With countless hits and film appearances, Willie Nelson might just be the most recognizable man in country music. Nelson’s soulful, swinging voice has always had a lot of grit, more so now, as he is joined by the crystal