Basic Comfort + Justice Hill + Celeste Allison
18+ Standing Room Only Show 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian The group takes inspiration from artists like Daniel Caesar, Parcels, Gil Scott Heron, and Daft Punk. They approach their music writing from more of a personal perspective, letting the grooving music juxtapose therapeutic lyrics. They believe that music is healing, and with each release, they hope to give people a sonic space to connect with themselves and be their most present. Basic Comfort is more than just a band or catalog of music— they are a perspective in growth.
Future Islands with Open Mike Eagle
2025 Bell’s Beer Garden Summer Concert SeriesThis is a 18 and over event. 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian If Future Islands’ songs once seemed like invitations to witness scenes from someone else’s life, People Who Aren’t There Anymore presents the whole absorbing saga, transmuting hurt to hope in the triumph of this band’s career. Here is excitement, devastation, understanding, and the dawn’s rays of redemption in 44 minutes—a record that, at last, commits the full rapture of Future Islands to tape. From their start, Future Islands have been singular and instantly identifiable. Samuel T. Herring’s life-worn croons and cries backlit by Gerrit Welmers’ melodies and charged by the rhythms of William Cashion and Michael Lowry. That premise hasn’t changed on People Who Aren’t There Anymore, but the people have. There’s a pain and a joy that’s in Herring’s voice that’s only been rivaled by their legendary live performances, but never captured in their studio albums, that feels like it’s been untethered for the first time. Future Islands have played nearly 1,500 shows – shows that have bruised bodies, frayed vocal cords, provided escapes for audiences, and healed their messengers. People Who Aren’t There Anymore is a major work from a band at an inflection point: they’re discovering new ways to experience the world, because the old ways weren’t working. That freedom has led to the most fully realized, most transparently honest statement in their 17 years as a band. People Who Aren’t There Anymore VIP Experience• One (1) General Admission ticket• Invitation to an exclusive pre-show experience with Future Islands, including:• Access to the last 2-3 songs of the band’s soundcheck• Q&A Session with the band• One (1) VIP exclusive 7″ with previously unreleased music, signed by the band• One (1) commemorative VIP laminate• Merchandise shopping prior to doors opening to the public• Priority entry into the venue
Santino Jones, Hannah Laine and Jessica Ivey
18+ Standing Room Only Show 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian Descending from Kalamazoo, Michigan’s lineage of makeshift studios and crowded basement shows, Santino Jones is merely looking to keep up with his peers. Since being introduced to music making in 2011 by friends on Kalamazoo’s Westside, he has produced beats, written raps, sang lead and played tenor saxophone in the former local band The Purple Lemurs, co-founded the music collective GLDN.RATIO, and collaborated with the likes of Jordan Hamilton, The Last Gasp Collective, Benna, Buddhahand, & many other local projects. In May of 2024 he released the El Sol – EP along with super producer Jack Harrison and local rising star Headband Henny. Their debut Single, Deep Cheese, has amassed over 300,000 plays since its release. Currently Santino is working closely with a group of musicians, The Just So Happens, on a fusion album rooted in Hip Hop and Jazz. 2025 will see this project begin to take form as it has been his most ambitious project to date, it’s oldest song dating back to conception in winter 2016. Multi-faceted, forever dreaming and most likely changing his plans about when he’s going to release music, Santino Jones is “pretty sure” he’s ready to break out of his shell. Hannah Laine is a Michigan-born singer-songwriter, pianist and loop artist, best known in the Michigan music scene for her work in the future-soul band Earth Radio. Inspired by singers Erykah Badu, Nai Palm, Zap Mama, Eva Cassidy, Minnie Riperton, and Cleo Sol, her voice is strong, colorful, and soothing. Much of her songwriting today comes from experimentation with looping, the practice of yoga and meditation, a love of nature, and a keen awareness of herself as a woman living in a world in need of healing. Jessica ‘Jess’ Ivey is a vocalist, songwriter, teaching artist, DJ and vocal producer from the West side of Detroit. Jess’ vocal style is an expressive blend of alternative R&B, gospel and melodic Hip-Hop. A classically trained vocalist and student of Black music, Jess blends her various musical influences in a multi-faceted one woman show with vulnerability at the center of all her live performances. She got her start performing live shows and recording music with Last Gasp Collective and released her debut solo album “First Time” in February of 2020. For more information visit singgjess.com
Gregory Stovetop & Seth Bernard
18+ Standing Room Only Show 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian Seth Bernard is a Michigan treasure, known as a prolific producer of inventive original music, and a dedicated community caretaker. Seth has made Michigan proud at SXSW, on NPR, and as a musical ambassador on trips to Europe, Mexico, Jamaica and Ethiopia. He is the founder of the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan, Title Track, Earthwork Music, and the Earthwork Harvest Gathering. He is known for his captivating performances and full spectrum guitar work serving songs to lift our spirits and give us courage in turbulent times. Midwestern space cowboy playing romantic rock ‘n roll for the cosmic-hearted. Born in rural Michigan, Gregory played everything from folk and country to heavy metal. His music is heavy in classic riff rock and pop love songs that cut to core of the heart.
Yolonda Lavender, Normal Mode, and Brandon Fitzpatrick and the Element
18+ Standing Room Only Show 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian Yolonda Lavender is an international recording artist with the independent label Truth Tone Records. She is a singer/songwriter, curator, composer, arranger and performing artist from Kalamazoo, Michigan whose sound is soul-based with gospel, r&b, hip-hop, blues and jazz influences. Yolonda has showcased her artistry in artistic spaces around the country and shared stages with the likes of artists such as Erykah Badu, En Vogue, Keith Murray, The Spinners and more. Additionally, Yolonda is an advocate and activist who takes pride in using her artistry to spread the messages of peace and love and to promote social justice all in an effort to evoke change. “I believe that the arts serve as a powerful catalyst to move the message of social justice. As an artist, I feel a responsibility to use my artistry to advance such messages.” – Yolonda Lavender Based in Grand Rapids, Normal Mode is a dynamic group exploring their distinctive style of lo-fi space travel music. Consisting of Dutcher Snedeker (piano and keyboards), Ian Thompson (electric bass), Nathan Coles (drums), and Adam Marth (guitar) they showcase an impressive versatility in their musical exploration. Normal Mode’s performances are a testament to their eclectic style, seamlessly weaving together floating ethereal soundscapes and head-bobbing grooves. Their music incorporates a variety of genres, including jazz, electronic, rock, and funk, all while leaving ample room for improvisation. Michigan Jazz Fusion pianist Brandon Fitzpatrick was born in Kalamazoo Michigan 1994. Fitzpatrick is a pianist, composer, producer, arranger, band leader and musical director. As a self taught pianist, he started playing keyboards when he was 4. Church was always the primary way of learning music. However Brandon had many other genre influences growing up. From old staples like Miles Davis, Fred Hammond, and Stevie Wonder, to new pioneers like Robert Glasper, Jacob Collier and Snarky Puppy, Fitzpatrick absorbed the style and language of everything he heard which is part of what sparked the love of Jazz Fusion in his playing and composing. Fitzpatrick Started the Jazz Fusion band “Minor Element” from 2012-2024. Now Embarking on his solo career, with new music and a fresh sound Brandon Fitzpatrick & The Element.
Molly & Kait Rose
18+ Standing Room Only Show 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian Molly is an award-winning vocalist, singer-songwriter, and artist who brings a dynamic and unique blend of raw soulful expression to her songs and performances. Drawing from a deep spring of life experiences and influences, Molly’s desire for absolute freedom not only inform her emotive style of singing but also narrate her thought-provoking lyrics, making for an eclectic and colorful mixture of profound sound.On stage, she is joined by her husband and multi-instrumentalist Scott Schultz, concocting a mix of joyful and contemplative music drawn as much from the real world as their varied record collection. Molly will soon be releasing her deeply personal debut LP. She currently has her debut EP and video for lead single ‘Shine’ available everywhere and recently released video for her song ‘Don’t Be Surprised’ on YouTube & Bandcamp. Keywords: soul, indie, pop, r&b, singer-songwriter, analog, funk, lyrical. Has performed at numerous festivals including Electric Forrest, Mile of Music, and All Call, and has opened for Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Harper, Charles Bradley, Billy Strings, Jamila Woods, The Suffers, Lucius, Nomo, Lindsay Lou, Tunde Olaniran and many others in over 15 years of performing music. Kait Rose, (Kalamazoo) has been performing songs she has written for over 20 years. In this show, her music will be distilled down to only her acoustic guitar and voice in a rare solo show. Kait’s songs can be described as haunting, vulnerable and heartfelt in her delivery, and deeply universal. “With a smooth, captivating voice and dynamic, powerful guitar playing, Kaitlin’s music is the real deal. In a world full of singer/songwriters, she really stands out to me as a step above most.” Ian Gorman, recording engineer and producer at La Luna Recording & Sound.
BIG RICHARD: GIRL DINNER TOUR WSG. CALEB CAUDLE
18+ Standing Room Only Show 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian The world-class musicians in Big Richard initially convened in 2021 for a festival date. The quartet showed up to the one-off like it had been together for years and quicklygraduated to club shows and dates. The musicians siphon from bluegrass, old time, classical, country, and pop. Bursting with jaw-dropping virtuosity; playfully irreverent stage banter; stunning four-part harmony; imaginative arrangements; a refreshingly eclectic repertoire; and a healthy dose of lady rage, Big Richard is poised to penetrate the Americana music world and beyond. To date, the quartet has issued 3 singles, the Live from Telluride album, and it has new music on the way.
Mustard Plug wsgs The Mushmen & Sierra Miffed
18+ Standing Room Only Show | 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian Mustard Plug started out in 1991 in the punk clubs, basements, and dive bars of the Midwest, playing punk-influenced ska music before most people in the U.S. had ever heard of ska. They embraced a DIY work ethic that had been ingrained in them growing up in the 1980s hardcore punk scene, and applied it to everything they would ever do together as a band. Mustard Plug self-released their first cassette tape, 1992’s Skapocalypse Now!, and played constantly to earn enough money to record their first album, 1994’s Big Daddy Multitude, which was released on legendary NYC label Moon Records. With their newfound national distribution and exposure, the band climbed into their van and performed their music for new fans across North America. For their next album they enlisted their heroes, the Descendents’ Bill Stevenson and Stephan Egerton, to record their breakthrough ska-punk classic Evildoers Beware at The Blasting Room. After meeting the crew from Hopeless Records in the beer line at a Descendents show at the Whisky-A-Go-Go, the band teamed up with the then-fledgling LA punk label to release the album to an eager and rapidly expanding fanbase. Released in 1997, Evildoers Beware solidified the band’s own take on the genre, combining the edginess of punk and the danceability of ska with sure fire melodic pop hooks. Through relentless touring and word of mouth, Evildoers Beware sold over 150,000 copies and solidified the band’s position within the burgeoning third wave ska scene. The band even flirted with commercial radio play with their cover of The Verve Pipe’s “The Freshman,” but decided mainstream pop fame was not for them. They never shot a video or commercially released the song despite the radio buzz. During the first decade of the new millennium, as the media’s focus on ska waned, the band returned to the ska underground, touring constantly and taking their explosive live show further afield to Europe, Brazil, and Japan. While many of their 90’s ska peers went on hiatus or moved from the genre, Mustard Plug doubled down, organizing the hugely successful Ska Is Dead tours from 2004-2009. In 2007 the band returned to The Blasting Room and released their darkest and most critically acclaimed record, In Black and White. The 2010s brought more touring and playing higher profile festivals including Riotfest, Back to the Beach, Amnesia Rockfest, The FEST, Pouzza, Groezrock, and more. In March 2020, while touring Australia, Mustard Plug watched as the live music industry began to collapse in front of their eyes. As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, the band was forced to take a 16-month hiatus. Stuck at home, they workshopped songs for a new album. The band returned to The Blasting Room recording studio in January 2023 with their longtime producer, Bill Stevenson. Teaming up with ska label Bad Time Records, they released the new album on September 8, 2023. Where Did All My Friends Go is a return to form for Mustard Plug, with melodic dance floor bangers and darker lyrical themes inspired by the pandemic and the unraveling of modern society. The album is sure to please both older fans from the 90s and the new generation of ska fans who have been building the genre’s momentum in recent years. The band is currently doing what they do best: touring in support of the new album. They will be playing around the U.S. throughout the next year, continuing their 32-year run and adding to their career tally of over 2,000 shows.
AN EVENING WITH ECHOES OF PINK FLOYD
18+ event | 17 and under with a parent or guardian standing room only Echoes Of Pink Floyd is the preeminent tribute to Pink Floyd. Based in Michigan and known for their spectacular laser light show, outstanding musicianship, and sold-out engagements, Echoes Of Pink Floyd (or EOPF for short) meticulously recreates the iconic sound and atmosphere of Pink Floyd’s music. Not only is it the next best thing to seeing Pink Floyd, it is like watching your favorite Floyd albums coming back to life. This is why EOPF is a constant fan favorite across the Midwest, spanning over two decades of performances.
Hot Like Mars with The All American Funk Parade
18+ Standing Room Only Show 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian Hot Like Mars is Chicago’s funkiest, most soulful rock band, turning heads with their exhilarating live performances and consistently compelling studio releases. The dynamic quintet – Anthony Perry (Lead Vocals / Keys), Frank Minella (Guitar / Vocals), Patrick Walsh (Guitar), Donoven Brown (Bass / Vocals), and Wes Julien (Drums / Vocals), has earned regional acclaim in recent years, delivering high-energy, genre-bending live shows that leave audiences spellbound. Leading with exceptional song craft, intrepid improvisation, and world-class instrumentation, the group’s uplifting presence has earned them a reputation as one of the most exciting bands on the circuit today. Since their inception in December 2023, Hot Like Mars has rapidly risen through the music scene, garnering online acclaim, social media virality, and a fervent live following. They’ve shared stages with heavyweights like Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Andy Frasco, packing iconic venues such as The Metro and Park West to the brim. Their Chicago residency alone saw them sell over 1,000 tickets, further cementing their status as a must-see act. In a testament to their growing influence, Hot Like Mars has gone viral on Instagram and TikTok, launched their live catalog on nugs.net, and had multiple singles spotlighted on Spotify’s “Modern Jam Band” editorial playlist. In just five months, the band unleashed seven live singles and a live album, all met with widespread praise from fans. This summer, they’re set to release their first studio single ahead of a full-length studio album dropping in Fall 2024—a project that will undoubtedly elevate their profile even higher. The album release will kick off an extensive tour across the Midwest and beyond, bringing their infectious grooves and inspiring tunes to an ever-growing audience. Diversity is at the core of Hot Like Mars, and their mission is to break down racial barriers, uniting people through the universal power of music. Each song is crafted to inspire, motivate, and get listeners dancing to their irresistible rhythms. As we look ahead to the rest of 2024, anticipation is building for what promises to be an exhilarating year for Hot Like Mars.
