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Upcoming Concerts in Detroit and Michigan 2024

click Mike's → Large List of Major Concerts and Tour Stops
concerts listed chronologically, too many to list on this page!

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2024 Music Festivals and Music Events in Michigan

January 13, 2024 (sat)  Jill Jack Annual Birthday Bash at The Ark in Ann Arbor, MI. Acoustic, annual event.  theark.org    www.jilljack.com

January 14, 2024 (sun)  Ann Arbor Monster Record & CD Show at Weber's Inn in Ann Arbor, MI. Huge vinyl record and CD show with 60 dealer tables and dealers from 4 states!  facebook

January 20, 2024 (sat)  Lansing Record and CD Show at Quality Inn University in Lansing, MI. Dealers from 4 states, find LP's, Cd's, 45's, DVD's and other music related items!  facebook

January 22-25, 2025 (wed-sat)  Sphinx Competition – annual for Black and Latino classical string players.  www.sphinxmusic.org/sphinx-competition

January 26–27, 2024 (fri-sat)  Ann Arbor Folk Festival – at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor, MI. The Ark's largest annual fundraising event features traditional and contemporary artists, popular and new talent.  theark.org/folk-festival

February 3, 2024 (sat)  Motorcity Music Convention Record Show – buy sell trade – at Livonia Elks hall in Livonia, MI.  facebook

February 18, 2024 (sun)  Kalamazoo Record and CD Show at Kalamazoo County Expo Center in Kalamazoo, MI.  facebook

March 1-2, 2024 (fri-sat)  Hamtramck Blowout in Hamtramck, MI. A variety of live music at approx 14 venues!  hamtramckblowout.com

March 1-2, 2024 (fri-sat)  Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival in Kalamazoo, MI.  kalamazoomuseum.org/events/fretboard-festival   facebook

March 1, 2025 (sat)  William C. Byrd Young Artist Competition (Strings) – in Flint, MI. 1st prize is $6,000 along with a contract to perform with the Flint Symphony Orchestra.” Annual, each year features a different category.  www.byrdartists.com

March 9, 2024 (sat)  Lansing Record and CD Show at Quality Inn University in Lansing, MI. find LP's, Cd's, 45's, DVD's and other music related items.  facebook

April 6, 2024 (sat)  Music at Monroe Street Fair and Hash Bash in Ann Arbor, MI. annual.  monroestreetfair.com   facebook

April 7, 2024 (sun)  Ann Arbor Monster Record & CD Show at Weber's Inn in Ann Arbor, MI. Huge vinyl record and CD show with 60 dealer tables and dealers from 4 states!  facebook

April 19-20, 2024 (fri-sat)  Bringin' Back the 80's Festival in Frankenmuth, MI (north of Flint). annual event, proceeds go to cancer-related causes.  80sfest.org   www.frankenmuth.org/events/bringin-back-the-80s   facebook

April 20, 2024 (sat)  Record Store Day – annual celebration of independently owned real live physical indie record stores in the USA, and hundreds of similar stores internationally.  recordstoreday.com   fb

April 21, 2024 (sun)  Kalamazoo Record and CD Show at Kalamazoo County Expo Center in Kalamazoo, MI.  facebook

April 28, 2024 (sun)  Review Music Awards Ceremony in Bay City, MI. Annual event honors Great Lakes Bay area musicians voted upon by readers of Review Magazine.  www.review-mag.com/awards   facebook

TBA 2025  Detroit Music Awards Ceremony   www.detroitmusicawards.net   facebook

TBA 2026  Gilmore International Piano Festival in southwestern Michigan, held every other year. Two weeks of keyboard performances across West Michigan. Concerts, recitals, chamber music performances, master classes, more.  www.thegilmore.org   facebook

May 1-3, 2025 (thu-sat)  North American International Banjo Convention NAIBC – at the Doubletree Hotel in Dearborn, MI.  www.naibc.org

May 4, 2024 (sat)  Motorcity Music Convention Record Show – buy sell trade – at Livonia Elks hall in Livonia, MI.  facebook

May 24-26, 2024 (fri-sun)  Traditional Arts Weekend in Remus, MI, on Wheatland Music Festival grounds. annual, over 80 workshops in traditional forms of dance, music, crafts, vocal and instrument instruction, plus evening dances.  www.wheatlandmusic.org/traditional-arts-weekend

May 25-27, 2024 (sat-mon)  Movement Electronic Music Festival in Detroit.  movement.us   facebook

June 6-8, 2024 (thu-sat)  Jackson BluesFest in Jackson area, MI. annual.  jacksonbluesfest.com   facebook

June 6-9, 2024 (thu-sun)  Music at Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival in Frankenmuth, MI (Mid Michigan). Bavarian style music, German dancers, food, beer, Bavarian Parade, carnival midway, more.  www.bavarianfestival.org

June 7-9, 2024 (fri-sun)  Music at Ya'ssoo Greek Festival in Ann Arbor at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Live Greek Music, dancers, open dancing, more.  www.annarborgreekfestival.org   facebook

June 7-9, 2024 (fri-sun)  Motor City Irish Fest (MCIF) at Greenmead in Livonia, MI. Bands, Irish Dance groups, Pipe and drum bands, Irish food and more.  motorcityirishfest.com   facebook

June 8-9, 2024 (sat-sun)  Peacefest Art and Music Festival in Waterford, MI. Local Bands & Artists on display.  facebook

June 9-22, 2024  Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival – 2024 Festival Theme: Creative Connections. two weeks of live performances by some of the world's finest chamber musicians performing in Metro Detroit.  greatlakeschambermusic.org   facebook

June 13-16, 2024 (thu-sun)  Music at Summerfest in Marysville (northeast of Detroit).  summerfestinmarysville.com   facebook

June 15, 2024 (sat)  Night Nation Run Running Music Festival at Comerica Park in Detroit. Fun Run music filled course with Live DJs, Light Shows, main stage after party.  nightnationrun.com/detroit   facebook

June 15, 2024 (sat)  Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival in Brethren, MI (northwest lower peninsula). Annual.  www.spiritofthewoods.org/festival.html

June 17-22, 2024 (mon-sat)  Summer Wheat Music Camp at the Wheatland Festival site in Remus, MI (Mid Michigan). Daily instrument, dance and songwriting classes. Old Time, Cajun, Blues, Bluegrass, Americana, Dance, Songwriting. Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar, Bass, Dobro, Steel/Slide Guitar, Accordion, Harmonica, Ukulele more. Daily Classes, Jam Sessions, Concerts, Dances.  wheatlandmusic.org/summer-wheat-music-camp

June 20-23, 2024 (thu-sun)  Electric Forest annual outdoor music festival in Rothbury, MI, at the Double JJ Ranch. Local and national music acts, many music genres, camping available.  electricforestfestival.com   facebook

June 20-22, 2024 (thu-sat)  Charlotte Bluegrass Festival at Eaton County Fairgrounds in Charlotte, MI. Stage entertainment to parking lot pickin'.  charlottebluegrassfestival.com   facebook

June 21-23, 2024 (fri-sun)  Music at American Polish Festival & Craft Show at the American-Polish Century Club in Sterling Heights, MI (north of Detroit). Live Polka Music, Polish Dance Ensembles, Polish/American Cuisine, more. Annually draws thousands of people.  www.americanpolishfestival.com

June 21-23, 2024 (fri-sun)  Music at Opa! Fest (Greek Festival) in Troy, MI (north of Detroit) at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Greek band and dancing, Greek dance performances, Greek food, more.  www.stnicholastroy.org/...   facebook

June 22, 2024 (sat)  Marshall Blues Festival in Marshall, MI.  www.marshallbluesfest.com   facebook

June 27-30, 2024 (thu-sat)  Music at Taylor Summer Festival at Heritage Park in Taylor, MI, include Slaughter, Stephen Pearcy the Voice of RATT, Dylan Scott, more.  www.taylorfestival.com/437/Taylor-Summer-Festival   facebook

June 27-30, 2024 [tentative]  Music at St. Stan's A.C. Polish Festival in Bay City, MI (East/Mid Michigan). Live bands, polka music, homemade Polish and American food, bingo, casino tent, major rides and games for all ages, raffles, more.  www.ststansacpolishfest.com   facebook

TBA:  Detroit Music Weekend  www.detroitmusicweekend.org   facebook

TBA:  Currents Music Festival in Milford, MI.   facebook

June 29 - July 6, 2024 (sat-sat)  Music at National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, MI (northwest lower peninsula), features performances by nationally known headliners.  www.cherryfestival.org

July 11-14, 2024 (thu-sun)  Uncle Sam Jam in Woodhaven, MI (Downriver, south of Detroit), at Civic Center Park. Free Concerts, carnival rides and games, Drone Show, Monster Truck Rides, fireworks, food, more. 2024 bands include Simply Queen, Fuel, Hinder, Queensryche, Lynch Mob, Family Tradition, and others.  www.unclesamjamfest.com   facebook

July 12-13, 2024 (fri-sat)  Michigan Elvisfest in Ypsilanti. annual, one of the largest Elvisfest Concerts in North America. This not a contest but a true concert with spectacular performances by the best professional Elvis Tribute Artists in North America.  www.mielvisfest.org   facebook

July 12-14, 2024 (fri-sun)  Blissfest folk and roots music festival in Harbor Springs, MI (northwest tip of lower peninsula). Annual event featuring diverse world music, dance, juried arts and crafts show.  blissfest.org

July 14, 2024 (sun)  Ann Arbor Monster Record & CD Show at Weber's Inn in Ann Arbor, MI. Huge vinyl record and CD show with 60 dealer tables and dealers from 4 states!  facebook

July 15-21, 2024 (mon-sun)  Concert of Colors annual Diversity Festival in Detroit. multiple venues, usually features Don Was Detroit All-Star Revue.  www.concertofcolors.com   arabamericanmuseum.org

July 20, 2024 (sat)  Lansing Record and CD Show at Quality Inn University in Lansing, MI. Dealers from 4 states, find LP's, Cd's, 45's, DVD's and other music related items!  facebook

July 21, 2024 (sun)  Michigan Jazz Festival in Livonia at Schoolcraft College (west of Detroit). annual event the 3rd Sunday in July features straight ahead jazz.  michiganjazzfestival.org   facebook

July 18-20, 2024 (thu-sat)  Beaver Island Music Festival (BIMF) on Beaver Island, near Charlevoix. annual, promotes variety and tradition of all music and art. camping available.  bimf.net

July 19-21, 2024 (fri-sun)  Faster Horses Country Music Festival annual music and camping fest at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI.  fasterhorsesfestival.com   facebook

July 19-21, 2024 (fri-sun)  Hiawatha Traditional Music Festival in Marquette, MI (U.P.). annual, “features traditional-music styles that include bluegrass, old-time, Cajun, Celtic, acoustic blues and folk, including singer/songwriter, and dance.”  hiawathamusic.org   facebook

July 19-21, 2024 (fri-sun)  Music at Festa Italiana at Freedom Hill Park in Sterling Heights. Live Italian music.  facebook

July 20, 2024 (sat)  Roots Music Festival on Harsens Island in east Michigan.  www.harsensislandschoolhousegrille.com   facebook

July 21-27, 2024 (sun-sat)  Marshall Bluegrass Festival in Marshall, MI, at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds. Michigan's Largest Jamming Festival!, Band Performances, workshops, games, contests, more.  marshallbluegrassfestival.com   facebook

July 25-27, 2024 (thu-sat)  Sterlingfest Art and Music Fair in Sterling Heights, MI (just north of Detroit). variety of live music, midway, arts & crafts fair, more.  www.sterling-heights.net/714/Sterlingfest   facebook

July 26-27, 2024 (fri-sat)  Sounds & Sights Festival in Chelsea, MI. Live music, art market, chalk art competition and exhibition, more.  chelseamich.com/annual-events/ssf

July 26-28, 2024 (fri-sun)  Dunesville Music Festival in Lake Ann, MI (northwest Michigan). annual Dunesville Bluegrass, Folk and Roots Music Festival.  www.dunesvillemusicfestival.com   facebook

July 26-28, 2024 (fri-sun)  Tommystock outdoor music festival at Camp Agawam in Lake Orion, MI. Live Music, Tiki Bar, food, camping available.  tommystock.org   facebook

TBA  Muskegon Rockstock  www.muskegonrockstock.com   facebook

July 31 - August 3, 2024 (wed-sat)  JazzFest Michigan in Old Town, Lansing. Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art.  www.micharts.org/jazzfest-about   facebook

August 1-3, 2024 (thu-sat)  Shagbark Music & Arts Festival at Shagbark Farm in Caledonia, MI (Alaska, MI, near Grand Rapids). lots of bands and musicians, plus campsites, more.  facebook

August 2-4, 2024 (fri-sun)  Music at Blue Water SandFest at the Fort Gratiot Light Station County Park in Port Huron, MI. Master Sand Sculpting and Advanced Amateur competition/festival. Local and national live music.  www.bluewatersandfest.com/livemusic.html

August 6-10, 2024 (tue-sat)  Frankenmuth Summer Music Fest in Frankenmuth (Mid-MI). wide variety of acts, annual.  frankenmuthfestivals.com/summer-music-fest   facebook

August 7-10, 2024 (wed-sat)  Unity Christian Music Festival in Muskegon, MI. Annual.  unitymusicfestival.com   facebook

August 8-10, 2024 (thu-sat)  Grand Marais Music and Arts Festival in Grand Marais, MI, in the U.P. (upper peninsula). Music, food, crafts. Annual event with bluegrass, blues, classic rock, Americana, rockabilly, jazz/rock, acoustic, more. on-site camping available.  www.grandmaraismichigan.com/events   facebook

August 9–11, 2024 (fri-sun)  Farmfest in Johannesburg (northern lower peninsula). Annual, Michigan folk-spirited acts, traditional folk and bluegrass to modern reggae and folk-flavored rock'n'roll. Bring your instruments if you want to jam.  farm-fest.com

August 9–11, 2024 (fri-sun)  Hoxeyville Music Festival in Wellston, MI. annual, set on 85+ acres of pristine farmland and surrounded by natural hardwoods within the Manistee National Forest. Bluegrass and roots music, two stages featuring national touring artists and Michigan talent.  www.hoxeyville.com   facebook

August 9–11, 2024 (fri-sun)  Ribs and R&B Music Festival in Detroit, MI. National Barbeque Weekend, plus show after show featuring a variety of talented R&B and soul singers.  www.ribsrnbmusicfestival.com   facebook

August 9-11, 2024 (fri-sun)  Music at Milford Memories Summer Festival in Milford, MI (northwest of Detroit). annual, live music entertainment and lots of events.  www.milfordmemories.com/entertainment

August 9-18, 2024  Cheeseburger in Caseville (Caseville, MI, in Michigan's thumb). Celebrates the lifestyle and music made popular by Jimmy Buffett, and cheeseburgers. Parade of Tropical Fools, concerts, fireworks, more.  casevillechamber.com/cheeseburger-fest   facebook

August 15-17, 2024 (fri-sat)  Square Dance Convention at DoubleTree by Hilton Dearborn/Detroit.  www.squaredance-michigan.com/convention

August 22-24, 2024 (thu-sat)  Fuzz Fest at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor. Michigan Rock 'N' Roll.  facebook

August 22-25, 2024 (thu-sun)  Cedar Polka Festival in Cedar, MI (northwest Michigan). annual four-day party with food, drink, polka music and dancing.  cedarpolkafest.org   facebook

August 22-25, 2024 (thu-sun)  Midland Folk Music Festival in Midland, MI (Mid Michigan) at the Midland County Fairgrounds. A gathering of traditional folk musicians from all levels of play, folk enthusiasts, traditional dancers. “Join in the fun as we play, laugh, learn, listen, camp, perform, dance, sing, teach, learn, buy, trade and sell! Lots of jamming and open stage opportunities.”  www.folkmusicsociety.org/p/folk-festival.html

August 23-24, 2024 (fri-sat)  Porcupine Mountains Music Festival in the U.P. (upper peninsula) in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Annual festival features “folk, blues, bluegrass and contemporary music from top-class nationally touring artists as well as up and coming Michigan artists. Over 30 artists, outdoor stages.”  www.porkiesfestival.org   facebook

August 23-25, 2024 (fri-sun)  Blues By The Bay annual blues festival in East Tawas, MI (east Michigan). bluesbythebaytawas.org   facebook

August 23-25, 2024 (fri-sun)  Sun Dried Music Festival in Mason, MI (near Lansing). annual, Free Admission, a variety of musical performances.  sundriedfestival.org   facebook

August 24, 2024 (sat)  Michigan Metal Fest in Battle Creek, MI.  www.michiganmetalfest.net   facebook

TBA  Hamtramck Music Fest  facebook

TBA  Woodtick Music Festival in U.P.  facebook

Charivari Detroit electronic music festival skipping 2024.  facebook

August 30 - September 2, 2024 (fri-mon)  Arts, Beats & Eats (Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats) in Royal Oak, MI (just north of Detroit). annual, over 200 bands on 9 stages, plus arts, food, more.  artsbeatseats.com/beats-1   facebook

August 30 - September 2, 2024 (fri-mon)  Detroit Jazz Festival at Hart Plaza, Downtown Detroit Riverfront. annual, Free Admission, several stages, features Jazz & crossover music.  www.detroitjazzfest.org   facebook

August 31, 2024 (sat)  Thumbfest acoustic music festival in Lexington, MI (in Michigan's Thumb). annual, free Admission, a wide range of acoustic music. There are workshops, jam sites, dance hall, song circles, children's stage area, crafts and a Hootenanny. Bring your instrument, lawn chairs and singing voice.  www.bluewaterfolk.org/thumbfest.html   facebook

August 31 - September 2, 2024 (sat-mon)  Music at Hamtramck Labor Day Festival in Hamtramck, MI. Free admission, annual, live music on three stages. Event also has Carnival, beer, food tents, and Polish Day Parade.  hamtownfest.com   facebook

Labor Day Weekend 2024  Marquette Area Blues Festival in Marquette, MI (upper peninsula). main performances, music workshops, dance workshops, festival after party.  marquetteareabluessociety.org   facebook

September 6-8, 2024 (fri-sun)  Wheatland Music Festival in Remus, MI (mid Michigan). annual, 160-acre festival site, impromptu jam sessions, instrument and dance workshops, juried arts and crafts show, children's activities, teen and young adult activities, more.  www.wheatlandmusic.org

September 6-7, 2024 (fri-sat)  Brighton's Smokin' Jazz & Barbecue Blues Festival at Mt. Brighton in Brighton, MI (northwest of Detroit). annual, award winning barbecue, local and national jazz and blues bands.  www.brightoncoc.org/brighton-smokin-jazz-barbecue-blues-festival

September 7, 2024 (sat)  Music at Dally in the Alley in Detroit. annual, featuring many styles of music, plus a local artists gallery.  dallyinthealley.com/music   facebook

September 12-15, 2024 (thu-sun)  Michigan Irish Music Festival in Muskegon (west Michigan). annual, live music, 3 stages, an Irish Pub, Market vendors, cultural activities, more.  michiganirish.org   facebook

September 20-22, 2024 (fri-sun)  Music at DIY Street Fair in Ferndale, MI. annual, has music, art, food.  www.ferndalediy.com/music-1   facebook

September 18-21, 2024 (wed-sat)  Michigan BluesFest in Old Town, Lansing. Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art.  www.micharts.org/about-bluesfest   facebook

September 27-28, 2024 (fri-sat)  Music at Oktoberfest Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, MI (west Michigan). “Annual celebration of German heritage & traditions featuring German music, beers, food, more.  oktoberfestgr.com/entertainment.html

September 29, 2024 (sun)  Detroit Blues Challenge at Stray Cat Lounge in Clinton Township, MI. Bands and solo/duo artists compete for a chance to represent the Detroit Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN in Jan 2025.  www.detroitbluessociety.org

October 4-5, 2024 (fri-sat)  Big Country Fest in Frankenmuth, MI. annual with bands, beer, line dancing, food trucks, more.  bigcountryfest.com

October 5, 2024 (sat)[tentative]  Annual Fiddler Contest in New Boston, MI (southwest of Detroit). Contestants must play a waltz, a schottische, a jig and a reel in a manner suitable to Michigan old-time dancing. Contest is part of the Huron Township Applefest.  www.hurontownshipapplefest.com/fiddlercontest

October 6, 2024 (sun)  Kalamazoo Record and CD Show at Kalamazoo County Expo Center in Kalamazoo, MI.  facebook

October 12, 2024 (sat)  Annual WHFR 89.3 FM Record Show at Henry Ford College in Dearborn, MI. Thousands of records, CDs, videos, and other music memorabilia for sale by independent, local, and out-of-state vendors.  www.whfr.fm/recordshow

October 16-19, 2024 (wed-sat)  Edgefest 28 “Messages from the Edge” – at Kerrytown Concert House in Ann Arbor, MI. annual exploration of new music, improvised and composed.  www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com

October 20, 2024 (sun)  Ann Arbor Monster Record & CD Show at Weber's Inn in Ann Arbor, MI. Huge vinyl record and CD show with 60 dealer tables and dealers from 4 states!  facebook

October 31 - November 10, 2024   Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters in Harbor Springs (northwest tip of lower peninsula). Annual event presented by Springfed Arts, retreat is open to all songwriters, their friends and family. Write a song, inspirational talk/presentations, discussions on craft/creative process, open mic/song swaps, more.  springfed.org

November 9, 2024 (sat)  Lansing Record and CD Show at Quality Inn University in Lansing, MI. Dealers from 4 states, find LP's, Cd's, 45's, DVD's and other music related items!  facebook

December 7, 2024 (sat)  Rock 4 Tots - No Child Without A Christmas at Freddy's Bar & Grill in Clinton Township, MI. annual event, over 50 bands/musicians.  facebook

December 7, 2024 (sat)  Motorcity Music Convention Record Show – buy sell trade – at Livonia Elks hall in Livonia, MI.  facebook

December 5, 2024 (sun)  Kalamazoo Record and CD Show at Kalamazoo County Expo Center in Kalamazoo, MI.  facebook

December 25, 2024 (wednesday)  Christmas – We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

December 31, 2024 (tuesday night)  New Year's Eve Parties throughout all Michigan. Enjoy Great Music Entertainment!

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Concert Series and Music Series in Michigan

Sonic Lunch - Ann Arbor, MI – annual Free outdoor summer concert series on Thursdays at lunch time.  www.soniclunch.com

Concerts / Music Nights at New Center Park - Detroit, MI – Annual during summer, some charge admission.  www.newcenterpark.com

Friday Night Concert Series - Northville, MI – Annual, June through August, various genres, concerts are Free.  www.downtownnorthville.com/1/163/friday_concerts_.asp

Music in the Park - Plymouth, MI – Annual, Wednesdays in summer.  www.plymoutharts.com/music-in-the-park-2021.html   facebook

Music in the Park - Mackinac Island, MI – annual summer concert series.  www.mackinacartscouncil.org/music-in-the-park

Manitou Music Summer Concerts - Leelanau County – Annual, in northwest lower peninsula.  glenarborart.org/events-page/music-and-concerts

Scarab Club Music Series and Music Events - Detroit, MI – various throughout the year.  scarabclub.org   facebook

Kalamazoo Bach Festival Season Concert Series - Kalamazoo, MI – Annual in southwest MI.  www.kalamazoobachfestival.org

Ten Pound Fiddle Folk Music Concerts and Contra Dances - Lansing, MI   www.tenpoundfiddle.org   facebook

MORE MUSIC EVENTS - OPEN JAMS

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Detroit Area Blues Events – updated throughout the year, list has event dates, location, artists, and contact info listed by the Detroit Blues Society. click Blues Performances on DBS website.  www.detroitbluessociety.org   facebook

Detroit Blues Society Blues Challenge - Annual – “The Finals winner in each division will walk away with expense money to travel to Memphis to the IBC's and a prize package. You will be the official representative of the Detroit Blues Society, competing against over 150 acts from all over the world, plus you will be playing for THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE in Blues music.”  www.detroitbluessociety.org/blues_challenge_signup.htm

Detroit Blues Society Youth Challenge - Annual – for bands/musicians under 21 in age. Winning act moves on to represent Detroit at the International Blues Challenge (IBC) Youth Showcase in Memphis, TN.  www.detroitbluessociety.org/youth_blues_challenge.htm

Fusion Shows – in Michigan at venues from Detroit to Grand Rapids. Shows feature local and regional independent music artists, various genres.

Michigan Shows – list of Festivals and Music

Michigan Festival Schedule – continually updated list with event links, dates.

Metro Times – List of Music Events – in metro Detroit. performers, events at bars and venues. searchable.

Playing Here – Michigan – local music calendar arranged by city & venue on playinghere.com

Flint Area and Genesee County Music Events – list includes dates, descriptions, event links.

U.P.Bands.com – their list of festivals includes all of the upper peninsula and northern Wisconson.

Fusicology Detroit Events – underground, house, freestyle, soul ...

Frankenmuth Festivals – in Frankenmuth (Mid-MI).

Cranbrook Music Guild – in Bloomfield Hills, MI. classical/chamber music events.

Jam Nights and Open Mic

Jazz Events and Jams in Mid Michigan – listed by the Jazz Alliance of Mid-Michigan (JAMM).

Open Jam Nights Facebook Group – Metro Detroit and Michigan – “Local Places where Musicians and anyone can go to and Listen or Participate in and Show their Talent or just wanna cut loose and meet new friends who love to do the same.”

Open Mic Nights – Michigan – listed on openmikes.org

Acoustic Jam Night at Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center – First and Third Tuesday of every month, year round, for beginner and experienced alike. It has become a community gathering with upwards of 35 Michigan musicians playing at any given time, a mix of old gospel, country, bluegrass, and folk music. Cost is $4 each (kids 12 & under are free).