Free Summer Concerts ~ John Collins Park ~ East Grand rapids MI

Summer and outdoor concerts just seem to go together. If you haven’t

attended one yet this summer, time to remedy that.  Tuesday Night Free

Summer Concerts at John Collins Park in East Grand Rapids might

be just what you were looking for. 

Pack a light supper or buy one there, just dig out the lawn chairs  and

spend an evening listening to music.

Ahhh, summertime and the livin’ is easy…

 

Summer Daisies

Summer Daisies

 

 

                                                                                        

Tuesday August 5 – Jeff Large

 Local artist who has a far ranging style that is

 not specific to any one genre but plays from

 the heart.         www.jefflarge.com

 

Tuesday August 19 – Wonderland Jazz Ensemble 

 Five experienced musicians that are drawn together to

 pursue a traditional jazz blended with original compositions

 and innovative arrangements

 http://cdbaby/cd/wonderland jazz

 

 Place: John Collins Park on Reeds Lake, East Grand Rapids 

Time: 7 pm

Concerts will be canceled if weather is inclement.

Sponsored by City of East Grand Rapids & United Bank of Michigan

Cascade MI Concert Series ~ RiverBeat

As twilight falls late at the riverside, music is filling the air, and the

weather is balmy. This is the fabulous setting for the outdoor

River Beat Concert Series at Leslie E.Tassell Park on the

Thornapple River in downtown Cascade this summer,

called RiverBeat.

 

 These are the 4 dates to put on your calendar:  

   June 26th, July 10, July 24, and  Aug 14. 

June 26th – The Icicles – As heard in Target Commercials

July 10th – New Reformation Band – Classic Dixieland Swing

July 24th – Mustard’s Retreat – David Tamulevich & Micheal Hough

August 14th – Old time Country by 3 Contemporary Gals – Winner of Ed McMahons Star Search

 

 The Cascade Community Foundation is the sponsor,  along with other

 local contributors that help defray the cost.

So if you are thinking about what to do on a Thursday night

in Cascade, what could be better than a FREE concert at the park ?  

Look for us…. We’ll be the pair on the blanket with liquid refreshment & munchies!

 

 

If you would like information about Cascade Homes,

please contact your neighborhood specialist,

Terry@TerryWestbrook.com,

toll free at 1-888-240-1968 ext 1  Terry Westbrook.com

 

Terry Westbrook  – Five Star Real Estate –

 Copyright 2008  All rights reserved

Free Summer Concerts 2008 ~ Lowell Showboat ~ Lowell, MI

Lowell is a pretty little city on the Flat River just east of Ada and

Grand Rapids.

In fact, it takes us about twenty minutes to drive there, which we do quite

often. There are  several little places to get a bite to eat and they have the

 lowest prices for movie tickets in the area, but that  is another blog. 

  Lowell ShowBoat Sizzling Summer  Concert Series.

Every Thursday night this summer, there is a free concert

from 7 to 9pm ~ Riverwalk in Lowell on the Showboat stage

 The concerts are wheelchair accessible, free parking, there is bleacher

 seating or bring your own chair.  The Flat River Grill is offering food

and a cash bar, as well as other vendors along the Riverwalk plaza.          

 

This is the entertainment calendar for this summer:

JUNE 26th –  Blue Moon

 A Swing Style Blues Band from Kalamazoo

 www.bluemoonbluesband.com

July 3rd – Voices of Freedom (Patriotic Americana)

& Rapid City Swing Band (Big Band)

 Voices of Freedom is an 8 part accapella vocal group

www.voicesoffreedom.org

 Rapid City Swing Band is a local group of musicians

who play an eclectic mix of big band  to patriotic favorites 

  www.harkup.com

July 10th – Bronk Bros. Band – Billed as a “Rockin’ Hillbilly Extravaganza” –

 A blend of classic country, new country, classic rock, and modern rock -not

your Grandpa’s  country music. www.thebronkbros.com

July 17th – blue number nine A Mix of Funk, Rock, Soul, & Jazz –

 Jersey City group led by Stephanie Seskin, award-winning songwriter and

granddaughter of Fred Skerrit.    www.bluenumbernine.com

July 24th – Ginny Dusseau with Truth in Jazz Orchestra ( Jazz,Swing) 

 A local group of premier veteran jazz musicians who accompany well known

big band vocalist, Ginny Dusseau.     www.ginnydusseauau.com  

July 31st – Argentucky Blues – a local trio that have joined forces to play

 the blues, their way.                www.argentuckyblues.com

Aug 7th-No Concert At Riverwalk because of Kent County 4-H Fair

  Free concert by Black Canyon Bluegrass & The Patchwork Band

   Kent County Fairgrounds – The Stage Tent – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

     225 S Hudson Lowell, MI          www.wmbma.org 

Aug 14th – Natchez Trace – (Classic Rock)  Natchez Trace is the

Acoustic Classic Rock Band that was known and loved back in the 1970’s.

 After a 10 year hiatus, original member, Ronn Burke has teamed back up

with veteran member, Steve Damstra, and new member Robin Spring.  

   www.natcheztrace.us

Aug 21st – Branded – (Country) This local Cedar Springs band plays

90% current country with a little classic rock thrown in.  Their local

popularity guaranteed them the final stage show for the season.

www.brandedband.com

 

 

With this inspiring lineup of local and national talent, we hope to catch

a few concerts in Lowell this summer.  Hope to see you there!!

 

If you would like further information about Grand Rapids,

Ada or Lowell Homes, please contact your neighborhood

specialist, Terry@TerryWestbrook.com,

 toll free at 1-888-240-1968 ext 0  Terry Westbrook.com 

 

 Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate

 – Copyright 2008 

 All rights reserved