Music in the Park

...where there's always pickin' on the back porch. From the mountains of Kalamazoo, the Schlitz Creek Bluegrass Band brings you bluegrass music as it should be sung and played. They cannot be classified as strictly traditional or progressive, or entirely good or bad, as they are armed with a polished repertoire of standard bluegrass tunes as well as a collection of refreshing and unusual choices for a bluegrass band. The boys pull material from such legends as the Dillards, the Monkees, Bob Seger, Lennon & McCartney, Kenny Rogers, Bill Monroe, and Merle Haggard. Their high energy stage show has quickly made Schlitz Creek a crowd favorite on the local bluegrass festival circuit. The Schlitz boys also perform several old country standards, popular instrumentals and frequently accommodate audience requests during the shows.

July 14: Don Middlebrook & Living Soul

Caribbean style summer music that would make even Jimmy Buffett proud.

July 21: Sea Cruisers

Starting the year with one of our favorites, sit back close your eyes and remember the 50's and 60's thru the music of this group.

July 28: Gettin Picky

Come out and enjoy our local group from the Great Northern Music Hall. Kick back and enjoy some of the best Blue Grass and County in the state.

August 4: The Patin Trio

THREE SISTERS who sing their own unique three-part harmony. They like to bring back fond memories of an era gone by and create new memories for the future. They specialize in 30’s and 40’s music, the Golden Oldies from the USO Era. Songs from Broadway Musicals. Classic Country music that includes several Patsy Cline hits.

August 11: Rogue River Grass

A fresh new group on the West Michigan acoustic music scene, striving to provide a fun and exciting blend of past and present forms of today's grassroots music... "From Dylan and Skaggs to Cheap Trick and Monroe-- there’s sure to be something for everyone at every performance, bringing together a blend of various commercially known and traditional songs into a 'bluegrass-styled' performance that will make you sit up and take notice!"

August 18: Bo White & The Bluezers

Covering the spectrum of popular music: Rock, Classic Rock, Oldies, Big Band and of course Rhythm and Blues.

Rain Schedule: In case of inclement weather the Concerts will be held at the Zellies Opry House 230 Edgerton Street (downtown Howard City)

So prepare yourselves to enjoy this wonderful opportunity come rain or come shine.

Local service groups will provide concessions prior to each performance.

Sponsors

Village of Howard City

Howard City Downtown Development Authority

Reynolds Township

Pierson Township

Firstbank of Howard City

Panhandle Chamber of Commerce