The Chicago-based four-piece band is rooted in their ambitious compositions and improvisational ability. Known for their whimsical songs and goofy stage antics, Mungion’s joyous presence is a natural extension of its members, making for live performances that are infectiously lighthearted and deeply sincere. However, underlying the band’s quirky nature is a tremendous amount of virtuosity across all of its members. Band members include… (waiting for this from the band).
The Grand Rapids Sweet Adelines is an award-winning chorus celebrating its 70th anniversary this year and are a part of Sweet Adelines International – a world-wide education organization dedicated to women’s four-part acapella barbershop style harmony.
The Insiders present the premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers experience. With 6 veteran musicians and decades of combined stage and touring experience, The Insiders are genuinely running down the dream. After the passing of Tom Petty in 2017 Mark Lockwood organized the band by pulling together some of his favorite musicians. “We try to honor what Mr. Petty and the Heartbreakers have done for rock and roll each night. We’re fans of the music foremost. These songs are woven into the fabric of the American identity.” Band members include Max Lockwood (lead guitar, vocals), Phil Barry (lead guitar, vocals), Eric O’Daly (multi-instrumentalist, vocals), Mike Lynch (keyboards), Daine Hammerle (drums, vocals), Joe VanAcker (bass).
Kaitlin’s incredible vocal range draws in audiences, and the depth and vulnerability of her universal songwriting keeps them coming back. She deftly picks songs on a full-size Martin dreadnought, underscoring a confident and professional stage presence that’s one-part candor, one-part charm, and one-part badass. Audiences and venues rave about Kaitlin’s performances; solo, duo, or with her full band, The Band of Thorns. Band members include Jim Beebe (guitarist), Greg Orr (bassist), Ryan Demeniuk (drummer), Bob Wallis (keyboards/backup vocalist), Traci Seuss (backup vocalist), Patti McNulty (backup vocalist), and Aaron Stinson (guest saxophone, flute, aux percussion). When they play together as The Band of Thorns, the music is “serving up Original Americana.”
Stone Street Revival is a premier musical group focusing on great songs you don’t often hear and 70’s hits. The 8-piece band is made up of stellar musicians who have powerful vocals, and love harmonies and instrumentations. Band members include Scotty VanDell (guitar), Jeffrey ‘Louie’ Walikangas (bass, vocals), Donny Brown (drums, vocals), Kay Rinker O’Neil (vocals, flute, guitar), Ricky Nalett (keyboards), John Anderson (saxophones), John Rickert (trumpet), George Bork (trombone).
The Kari Lynch Band is an accomplished Alt Country/Rock band originally hailing from Grand Rapids, MI and now based in Nashville, TN. Known for their powerhouse lead vocals and solid harmonies, dynamic live shows, first-rate songwriting and undeniable talent for creating music that spans musical genres and resonates with listeners of all ages. Band members include Kari Lynch (lead vocals, guitar), Travis Radaz (lead electric, vocals), Eric Ellis (rhythm guitar, vocals), Mat Churchill (lead vocals, bass), Brian V. (drums).
Natchez Trace is an acoustic trio covering classic hits from the 1960’s & 1970’s.
First formed in the 1970’s, this band continues to play live venues around West Michigan, featuring harmony vocals, bass and acoustic guitar stylings. Natchez Trace is Ronn Burke, Steve Damstra and Robin Spring.
Originating from Michigan and now based in Nashville, TN, the female-fronted, multi-instrumentalist power trio, The Accidentals, (Sav Buist, Katie Larson, and Michael Dause) are a quirky, vital and accomplished brand of high energy indie-fold rock played on a plethora of instruments. NPR says, “Some of the most compelling writers of our time… they display equal interest in the focused musical forms of indie rock and pop and the expansive potential of orchestral arrangements, jam band open-endedness, and impressionistic singer-songwriter expression.”
The Great Lakes Chorus offers men the opportunity to learn barbershop harmony in a large group, helps them develop their skills, and encourages them to sing in quartets. In addition to barbershop style music, the Great Lakes Chorus repertoire includes gospel, patriotic, doo-wop, and swing.
Bringing the best sounds of classic rock & roll oldies from the 50s, 60s, and 70s to Michigan for over 30 years, this professional four-piece band has something that appeals to everyone. The band consists of Don Dove (drums, vocals), Ken Dove (guitar, vocals), Kerry Nicholoff (guitar, vocals), Todd Young (bass, vocals).
Luke Winslow-King Band is a New Orleans-based guitarist, singer, producer, and songwriter. His work is an eclectic mix that combines Mississippi delta blues, folk music, traditional jazz, and roots rock & roll. His alchemical songs blend contemporary ideas with styles from bygone eras, producing a sound that is rustic, urbane, elegant, and entirely his own. Luke’s band is on their “If These Walls Could Talk” tour and features drummer Geoff Lewis (Steppin’ In It) and bassist Christian Carpenter.
The Albion-based blues-rock guitarist, Jake Kershaw recorded and released his first EP, “Piece of My Mind”, in the summer of 2017 when he was just 16 years old. Earlier that year he was honored with his first endorsement from Heritage Guitars as a “Young Artist”. Jake has also won two “Jammie Awards” from western Michigan’s WYCE radio for “Listener’s Choice: Best Album by a New Artist” and “2018 Emerging Artist of the Year”. “Kershaw’s refashioned identity as a 21-year-old musician and songwriter is still more than able and happy to churn out blues-rock sizzlers while adding infectious pop, roots rock, soul and even country elements to his repertoire.” (Local Spins)
Enjoy a nostalgic journey through the popular music era with The Adams Family Band. With a crowd-pleasing repertoire that includes everything from folk, and Doo-wop through classic rock hits, The Adams Family Band mines the treasure trove of the 1950s -60s music with exceptionally tight vocal, guitar and rhythm arrangements. When you hear the intricate vocal blend that only close relatives can create, there’s no mistaking that The Adams Family really IS a family. The band features three lead vocalists: Cindy Adams Kropf, her brother Jerry Adams, and Jerry’s son Brian Adams. Rounding out the group is Cindy’s husband, Dale Kropf, on bass and background vocals.
