Lilly Hiatt w/ Molly Martin
This is a 18+ event with standing room only Lately is a record I wrote to share some of where I’ve been with you. Whenever songs happen for me, they are like photographs of time. Last year was tough. That’s an understatement for certain. Tears were shed, lives were lost, and lonely was a way of life. I have always felt lonely, but never gone to the depths of solitude that I had in 2020. The irony of that is, I was not alone at all in that space. Everyone had lost something, and we all were trying to rebuild our lives as we knew them. As a means of keeping sane, I started to write songs. Some of them sucked. I kept doing it though, because I had nothing else to fill my cup. “The Last Tear” came and I thought, I’d like to share this. That opened the door for more. “Been” happened not too long after, reminiscing about this and that, and so on. The inspiration was occurring from simple moments, such as gathering with my family after months of not doing so. Or walking around looking at my neighbors on their porches and waving a hello. I also was finally catching up with myself, and understanding I was reeling from some of my missteps. Forgiveness can occur through written words for me, so it was quite soothing to have my guitars and a melody. Depression was a big part of fall and winter. I forgot how down I could feel. But I also felt hope in that light that came from a memory of a past adventure or a stranger’s smile while walking down the street. Little things lifted my spirits. I missed my friends. I missed my family. I was devastated by the grief our country was facing, as well as the world. I felt unified in knowing that I was not on my own in that mentality. Many were questioning a lot of what was happening and though ideologies and understandings were fractured and opposing, most people I know craved to be together again. I realized that my heart was full of everything I loved and that would carry me forward for the time being. Eventually we would all get back to one another. Now that we are beginning to, I will be thrilled to share and play these songs for you. Much Love,Lilly Hiatt
The Insiders
This is a 21 and over event.Standing Room Only Close your eyes and you won’t know the difference. Open them and you still might befooled. The Insiders present the premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers experience.With 6 veteran musicians and decades of combined stage and touring experience, TheInsiders are genuinely running down the dream.It all starts with frontman Max Lockwood. “I grew up listening to Tom Petty. My momwould play the Greatest Hits record while she worked out. I’d sit at the top of the stairsand listen to those songs—it was my most requested CD as a young kid.” In high school,Lockwood’s band Big Dudee Roo started covering Petty songs at their frequent showsin West Michigan. “Tom Petty was part of the great American landscape to me—alegend by the time I was musically conscious. We got a great crowd reaction with Pettytunes, and people frequently commented that I sounded a lot like him.”Nothing has changed with time. After the passing of Tom Petty in October of 2017,Lockwood organized the band by pulling together some of his favorite musicians for abenefit concert. After a sold-out show that raised thousands for a local domesticviolence shelter The Insiders decided they wouldn’t back down. “We try to honor whatMr. Petty and the Heartbreakers have done for rock and roll each night. We’re fans ofthe music first and foremost. These songs are woven into the fabric of the Americanidentity.” They’ve found no shortage of demand, selling out shows everywhere they go.Local Spins’ John Sinkevics had this to say: “The Insiders set the bar at a new level forTom Petty tributes.”The Insiders are based in Grand Rapids, Michigan and currently tour the Midwest andbeyond. They are available for public and private functions.
The Insiders
This is a 21 and over event.Standing Room Only Close your eyes and you won’t know the difference. Open them and you still might befooled. The Insiders present the premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers experience.With 6 veteran musicians and decades of combined stage and touring experience, TheInsiders are genuinely running down the dream.It all starts with frontman Max Lockwood. “I grew up listening to Tom Petty. My momwould play the Greatest Hits record while she worked out. I’d sit at the top of the stairsand listen to those songs—it was my most requested CD as a young kid.” In high school,Lockwood’s band Big Dudee Roo started covering Petty songs at their frequent showsin West Michigan. “Tom Petty was part of the great American landscape to me—alegend by the time I was musically conscious. We got a great crowd reaction with Pettytunes, and people frequently commented that I sounded a lot like him.”Nothing has changed with time. After the passing of Tom Petty in October of 2017,Lockwood organized the band by pulling together some of his favorite musicians for abenefit concert. After a sold-out show that raised thousands for a local domesticviolence shelter The Insiders decided they wouldn’t back down. “We try to honor whatMr. Petty and the Heartbreakers have done for rock and roll each night. We’re fans ofthe music first and foremost. These songs are woven into the fabric of the Americanidentity.” They’ve found no shortage of demand, selling out shows everywhere they go.Local Spins’ John Sinkevics had this to say: “The Insiders set the bar at a new level forTom Petty tributes.”The Insiders are based in Grand Rapids, Michigan and currently tour the Midwest andbeyond. They are available for public and private functions.
The Bygones (Joshua Lee Turner & Allison Young) w/ Hala – SOLD OUT
This is a 18 and over seated show The Bygones are an indie folk duo consisting of Allison Young and Joshua Lee Turner. Their sound ties together unexpected genres, from traditional jazz to 70’s singer-songwriter, classic country to bossa nova. Josh’s classical guitar background and ear for vocal harmony provide the underpinning for Allison’s powerful songwriting and nostalgic voice, in duo arrangements which are intricate yet accessible, classic yet fresh. Josh and Allison first worked together in 2018, recording a cover of Willie Nelson’s “Crazy,” which now has over 4 million YouTube views. They soon realized that their musical styles were a natural fit for one another, and in 2022 they recorded their first EP, May 9-12, which they toured to sold out audiences across the UK later that year. Josh and Allison made their US debut as The Bygones in 2023, selling out shows in New York City and Nashville. This show will be part of a national tour in support of their first full-length album of original music, coming out Spring 2024.
Deerfield Run & Carrie McFerrin
This is a 21 and over event.Standing Room Only Formed in 2016, Deerfield Run blends blues rock with a touch of country and a dash of funk, serving up a tasty musical blend that’s irresistible to audiences. Hailing from Grand Rapids, MI, the band delivers strong original songs and surprising covers pulled from a deep back pocket of classic tunes. As a group of seasoned West Michigan musicians with influences ranging from Al Green to Eric Clapton to the Eagles, their powerful instrumental and vocal performances captivate audiences of all ages. With 2 albums released in 2017 and 2020, the group’s newest single, “15 Days To Birmingham” drops on 8/31/23. Keep an eye out for Deerfield Run as they groove on through West Michigan and beyond! “Michigan’s Sweetheart” Carrie McFerrin has been a staple in the Michigan music scene for over a decade. She brings a fierce country twang with an indie twist that is sure to give you the warm fuzzies and kick you in the teeth at the same time. She captivates a room within her first few notes, showcasing her swanky-twang, old country style. Her stage presence is a force full of wit and hilarity as she shares stories about her life and inspired songwriting. For this special night, Carrie is pleased to take the stage in trio fashion, joined by Justin Wierenga (pedal steel and lead guitars) and Jason Huber (bass) as they lend their talents to her original music.
The Ladybug Transistor w/ Memory Cell
This is a 21 and over event.Standing Room Only The Ladybug Transistor was initially formed in 1995 in Brooklyn, New York by singer and trumpeter Gary Olson initiallyas a home recording project. After the release of Beverley Atonale (Merge Records, 1997) Ladybug soon evolved into agroup with Pittsburgh siblings Jeff and Jennifer Baron (guitar and bass) followed by Sasha Bell (keyboards, flute), SanFadyl (drums) and Julia Rydholm (violin, bass) This lineup recorded their landmark The Albemarle Sound album(dubbed the last great pop album of the century!) released in 1999, followed by Argyle Heir (2001) and the self titledLP The Ladybug Transistor (2003). The trio of albums all share a refined psychedelic pop approach that often featuredistinctive string and brass arrangements. These years proved to be the most active for the group, touringinternationally and recording at a steady pace and occasionally all living under the same roof at Marlborough Farms inFlatbush, Brooklyn. Jeff and Sasha eventually departed to focus on their parallel band The Essex Green, Jenniferformed The Garment District and Olson made his first solo record. San Fadyl passed away in 2007.In 2019 Gary, Jeff, Jennifer, Sasha and Julia reformed for shows in New York City and Norway to mark the 20thanniversary of The Albemarle Sound. 2023 finds them back on the road with a run of shows this summer and autumn.The set list will highlight songs from 1999 2003 along with a few other surprises. In 2019 Gary, Jeff, Jennifer, Sasha and Julia reformed for shows in New York City and Norway to mark the 20th anniversary of The Albemarle Sound. 2023 finds them back on the road with a run of shows this summer and autumn. The set list will highlight songs from 1999 – 2003 along with a few other surprises.
Major Murphy, Crooked Spires, Phabies
This is a 21 and over event.Standing Room Only Major Murphy is a band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Since playing their first show in 2015, they have released four EPs, two LPs, and performed in many cities and towns across North America. Some people that have seen them play (or put on one of their records) say, “they have a chill sound”, but the band themselves will be quick to tell you they also like to rock. Some folks say “Major Murphy has a retro sound”, and the band wouldn’t disagree with that, but they also aren’t out here just trying to dredge up the past. One track might find them nodding towards 90’s alternative and the next back towards 70’s soft rock. It’s a wide palate of sounds that inspires the band and from which they draw on; depending on what each song is trying to say. If you catch the band live, most of the time it will be a trio: guitar, bass, drums, and vocals. And of course, Jacki and Jacob’s harmonies are a big part of the sound too, undoubtedly indebted to one of their favorite bands, the Beatles. Their last full-length release was an album called, ACCESS. Released in the spring of 2021, the album connected with a lot of folks locally and abroad, achieving “Album of the Year” award from their hometown radio station, WYCE in Grand Rapids, as well as favorable reviews across the pond from the likes of The Sunday Times and UNCUT magazine. The single, “In the Meantime” broke into radio and their song, “Attention” was placed on Spotify’s “Best Indie Songs of 2021” playlist. ACCESS was also covered by NPR’s All Songs Considered, SPIN, Stereogum, and many other reputable publications. Brooklyn Vegan said, “the whole album is a gem”. In 2022 the band expanded the ACCESS universe with the Access Point EP; featuring new material and reworked songs from the full-length release as well as remixes by, ghost orchard, Triathalon, Psymon Spine, and Moonrun. These days, the band continues to write and learn new material and the songs are piling up! It might be time to head back to the studio soon… They are still finding new ways to be inspired by three or four chords on a guitar and a 4/4 beat on drums. Maybe this is in part by digging a little deeper into their roots? In late 2022 they released a cover of Bob Dylan’s, “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go” and in early 2023 participated in a Bob Dylan tribute show. So, what do you think? If you haven’t heard them yet, look for their music at your favorite record store or on your favorite streaming platform. And if you are the type to go to a concert, lookout for a date near you and go see ‘em live.
A. Savage w/ Annie Hart
This is a 21 and over event.Standing Room Only Parquet Courts frontman A. Savage presents his new single/video, “Thanksgiving Prayer,” and announces a fall North American tour. “Thanksgiving Prayer” marks Savage’s first new solo music since 2017’s Thawing Dawn — “a handy guide for keeping your cool as the world degenerates into a hot mess” (Pitchfork) — and follows the release of Parquet Courts’ acclaimed 2021 album, Sympathy For Life. “Thanksgiving Prayer” is anchored by Savage’s poetic musings, observations that are accentuated by saxophone flourishes from Euan Hinshelwood. “Thanksgiving Day is every day I write a song like this,” Savage croons atop instrumentation from Magdalena McLean (violin), Jack Cooper (guitar), and Dylan Hadley (drums/percussion). “When I get down on all four paws and drag myself // by my own jaws toward a feeling.” Of the single, Savage adds: “Well, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and every year on that day I write down some words having to do with gratitude. Some years are better than others, but the last one I celebrated these words just sort of came out of me. It was a pretty special holiday actually, because in fact we were recording this song, but I made everybody take a day off. [Producer] John Parish and his wife Michelle were kind enough to allow me to take over their kitchen to cook the meal for everyone. Dylan and I were the only Americans, so there was a bit of explaining to do. So it was the band, the studio staff and the Parish family, and it was an absolutely lovely day. I was in awe of the kindness and mercy, and that’s what the song is about; being in awe of humans. When I got back to my room I was on such a high so I started writing and this song is what was on the page the next morning, when we recorded it.” The accompanying “Thanksgiving Prayer” video — directed by Tiff Pritchett —is a black-and-white homage to silent film, with Savage adorned in makeup and surrounded by his band and handmade decoration. Of the “Thanksgiving Prayer” video, Savage adds: “The video is directed by a brilliant young director Tiff Pritchett, and she had this idea to sort of do a silent film tribute. The scene from Renoir’s film Rules of the Game where Danse Macabre is played was referenced, as was Klaus Nomi.”
The Arcadian Wild
This is a 21 and over event.Standing Room Only The Arcadian Wild is a four-piece indie folk/pop group from Nashville, TN. Led by songwriters Isaac Horn and Lincoln Mick and Bailey Warren on fiddle, The Arcadian Wild confidently inhabits and explores an intersection of genre, blending the traditional with the contemporary. Combining elements of progressive bluegrass, folk, and formal vocal music, The Arcadian Wild offer up songs of invitation; calls to come and see, to find refuge and rest, to journey and wonder, to laugh and cry, to share joy and community and sing along. The band’s 2023 album Welcome marks the start of a captivating new chapter for the genre-bending trio, who returned to the studio with renewed purpose and insight after devoting the last few years to a series of critically acclaimed singles and EPs. Like much of the band’s catalog, the album blurs the lines between chamber folk and progressive bluegrass, drawing on everything from country and classical to pop and choral music with lush harmonies and dazzling fretwork, but this time around there’s a rawness to the writing, an embrace of candor and simplicity that cuts straight to the heart of things like never before. The result is perhaps the most arresting collection yet from a band known for its ability to stop listeners dead in their tracks, an exquisitely beautiful celebration of community, connection, and the power of belonging that feels tailor-made for these challenging times.
Moon Orchids, Wowza In Kalamazoo & Paul Fake
This is a 21 and over event.Standing Room Only Moon Orchids are a Kalamazoo-based unit featuring songwriter/frontperson Jacob Simons, guitarist Bailey Miller and trumpeter Morgan Keltie. The band’s 4-song debut record SKIN/SKEIN was released on January 3, 2023 in the form of a 12″ vinyl record (45 RPM) and Bandcamp digital download.
