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Music Events, Music Festivals in Detroit and MichiganAll 2023 Listings are on this page and listings have links to their websites for full up-to-date info. scroll down or click shortcuts. JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER-DECEMBER MAJOR CONCERTS Concert Music Series more events and bonus info TBA means to be announced, wsg means Upcoming Concerts in Detroit and Michigan 2023click Mike's → Large List of Concerts 2023 Music Festivals and Music Events in MichiganJanuary 14, 2023 (sat) Jill Jack Annual Birthday Bash at The Ark in Ann Arbor, MI. Acoustic, annual event. theark.org www.jilljack.com January 15, 2023 (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 21, 2023 (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 TBA January, 2023 (sat) Motorcity Music Convention Record Show – buy sell trade – at Livonia Elks hall in Livonia, MI. facebook January 25-28, 2023 (wed-sat) Sphinx Competition – annual event for Black and Latino classical string players. www.sphinxmusic.org/sphinx-competition January 26-28, 2023 (thu-sat) Michigan Music Conference (MMC) in Grand Rapids, MI. Annual conference features students performances, sessions for in-service and pre-service teachers, professional development clinics, hands-on technology workshops and more. www.michiganmusicconference.org January 27-28, 2023 (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 5, 2023 (sun) Kalamazoo Record and CD Show at Kalamazoo County Expo Center in Kalamazoo, MI. facebook March 3-4, 2023 (fri-sat) Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival in Kalamazoo, MI. www.kvcc.edu/fretboard facebook March 4, 2023 (sat) William C. Byrd Young Artist Competition (Voice) – in Flint, MI. “Young artists compete for grand prize of $6,000 plus an opportunity to perform with the Flint Symphony Orchestra.” Annual, each year features a different category. www.byrdartists.com March 4, 2023 (sat) Motorcity Music Convention Record Show – buy sell trade – at Livonia Elks hall in Livonia, MI. facebook March 11, 2023 (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 March 18-19, 2022 [tentative] WO-Stock Music Festival – in Holland, MI. Annual event, approx 19 bands, proceeds get donated. www.5nproject.org/wo-stock April 1, 2023 (sat) Music at Monroe Street Fair and Hash Bash in Ann Arbor, MI. annual. monroestreetfair.com facebook April 16, 2023 (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 21-22, 2023 (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 22, 2023 (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 23, 2023 (sun) Detroit Music Awards live stream and in-person viewing party. www.detroitmusicawards.net facebook April 23, 2023 (sun) Kalamazoo Record and CD Show at Kalamazoo County Expo Center in Kalamazoo, MI. facebook April 27-29, 2023 (thu-sat) North American International Banjo Convention NAIBC – at the Doubletree Hotel in Dearborn, MI. www.naibc.org
April 30, 2023 (sun) Review Music Awards Celebration at The Westown Theater 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 2024 (next year) Gilmore International Piano Festival in west Michigan. held every other year. Two weeks of keyboard performances across West Michigan. Concerts, recitals, chamber music performances, lectures, master classes, and film. www.thegilmore.org facebook May 13, 2023 (sat) Motorcity Music Convention Record Show – buy sell trade – at Livonia Elks hall in Livonia, MI. facebook May 26–28, 2023 (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 27-29, 2023 (sat-mon) Movement Electronic Music Festival in Detroit. movement.us facebook June 3-4, 2023 (sat-sun) Peacefest Art and Music Festival in Waterford, MI. Over 12 local Bands & 100 Artist on display. facebook June 8-11, 2023 (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 8-10, 2023 Jackson BluesFest in Jackson area, MI. annual. jacksonbluesfest.com facebook June 9- 11, 2023 (fri-sun) Motor City Irish Fest (MCIF) at Greenmead in Livonia, MI, corner of Newburgh & 8 Mile. Bands, Irish Dance groups, Pipe and drum bands, Irish food and more. motorcityirishfest.com facebook June 11-25, 2023 Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival – two weeks of live performances by some of the world's finest chamber musicians performing in Metro Detroit. greatlakeschambermusic.org facebook June 15-18, 2023 (thu-sun) Music at Summerfest in Marysville (northeast of Detroit). summerfestinmarysville.com facebook June 16-18 2023 Music at Opa! Fest (Greek Festival) in Troy, MI (north of Detroit) at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. annual with Greek band and dancing, Greek dance performances, Greek food, more. www.stnicholastroy.org/... facebook June 17, 2023 (sat) Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival in Brethren, MI (northwest lower peninsula). Annual. www.spiritofthewoods.org/festival.html June 22-25, 2023 (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 22-24, 2023 (thu-sat) Charlotte Bluegrass Festival at Eaton County Fairgrounds in Charlotte, MI. Stage entertainment to parking lot pickin'. charlottebluegrassfestival.com facebook June 22-25, 2023 (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 22-25 2023 (thu-sun) 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 June 23-25, 2023 (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 24, 2023 (sat) Detroit Music Weekend in Detroit. www.detroitmusicweekend.org facebook TBA 2023 Night Nation Run “World’s 1st Running Music Festival” at Ford Field in Detroit. Music filled course with Fun Run, Live DJs, Light Shows, main stage after party. nightnationrun.com/detroit facebook TBA 2023 Currents Music Festival in Milford, MI. facebook July 1-8, 2023 (sat-sat) Music at National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, MI (northwest lower peninsula), features performances by nationally known headliners. www.cherryfestival.org July 6-9, 2023 (thu-sun) Uncle Sam Jam in Woodhaven, MI (Downriver, south of Detroit), at Civic Center Park. annual, features Free Concerts, carnival rides and games, Firework Display, food, more. www.unclesamjamfest.com facebook July 7-8, 2023 (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 7-9, 2023 (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 9, 2023 (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 14-16, 2023 (fri-sun) Faster Horses Country Music Festival annual music and camping fest at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI. fasterhorsesfestival.com facebook July 14-16, 2023 (fri-sun) Music at Festa Italiana at Freedom Hill Park in Sterling Heights. Live Italian music. facebook July 15, 2023 (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 16, 2023 (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 20-22, 2023 (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 20–23, 2023 Concert of Colors annual Diversity Festival in Detroit. multiple venues, usually features Don Was Detroit All-Star Revue. www.concertofcolors.com arabamericanmuseum.org July 21-23, 2023 (fri-sun) Dunesville Music Festival in Lake Ann, MI (northwest Michigan). annual Dunesville Bluegrass, Folk and Roots Music Festival. www.dunesvillemusicfestival.com facebook July 23-29, 2023 (sun-sat) Marshall Bluegrass Festival in Marshall, MI, at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds. annual, July 27-29, 2023 (thu-sat) Sterlingfest Art and Music Fair in Sterling Heights, MI (just north of Detroit). annual, has a variety of live music, family midway, arts & crafts fair, more. www.sterling-heights.net/714/Sterlingfest facebook July 28-29, 2023 (fri-sat) Sounds & Sights Festival in Chelsea, MI. Annual event features live music, social tent, indie art market, classic car show, kidzone, more. chelseamich.com/annual-events/ssf July 28-29, 2023 (fri-sat) Thunder on the Iron Range Music Fest in Negaunee, MI (Upper Peninsula). country, southern rock, bluegrass classic rock. uppermichiganmusicfest.com facebook July 28-30, 2023 (fri-sun) Tommystock at Camp Agawam in Lake Orion, MI. Live Music, Tiki Bar, camping available. tommystock.org facebook July 29, 2023 (sat) Roots Music Festival on Harsens Island in east Michigan. facebook TBA 2023 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 TBA Crash Detroit - Festival of Street Bands in Detroit. crashdetroit.org TBA Mo Pop Festival in Detroit. mopopfestival.com facebook TBA 2023 Muskegon Rockstock & Carnival music festival at Heritage Landing in Muskegon, MI (western Michigan). www.muskegonrockstock.com facebook TBA 2023 (thu-sat) JazzFest Michigan in Lansing. Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art. www.micharts.org/jazzfest-about facebook August 3-5, 2023 (thu-sat) Shagbark Music & Arts Festival at Shagbark Farm in Caledonia, MI (near Grand Rapids). lots of bands and musicians, plus campsites and more. facebook August 3-5, 2023 (thu-sat) Fuzz Fest at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor. Michigan Rock 'N' Roll. facebook August 4-6, 2023 (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 8-12, 2023 (thu-sat) Frankenmuth Summer Music Fest in Frankenmuth (Mid-MI). wide variety of acts, annual. frankenmuthfestivals.com/summer-music-fest facebook August 9-12, 2023 (wed-sat) Unity Christian Music Festival in Muskegon, MI. Annual. unitymusicfestival.com facebook August 10-12, 2023 (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 11-13, 2023 (fri-sun) Charivari Detroit electronic music festival in Detroit, 3 stages showcasing Detroit based DJs, art and more. charivaridetroit.com facebook August 11-13, 2023 (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 11-13, 2023 (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 11-20, 2023 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 19, 2023 (sat) Michigan Metal Fest in Battle Creek, MI. facebook August 17-19, 2023 (fri-sat) Square Dance Convention in Kalamazoo, MI. annual. www.squaredance-michigan.com/convention August 18-20, 2023(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 24-27, 2023 (thu-sun) Cedar Polka Festival in Cedar, MI (northwest Michigan). annual four-day party with food, drink, polka music and dancing. www.cedarmichigan.biz/polkafestival.htm facebook August 24-28, 2023 (thu-mon) 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 25-26, 2023 (fri-sun) 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 25-27, 2023 (fri-sun) Blues By The Bay annual blues festival in East Tawas, MI (east Michigan). bluesbythebaytawas.org facebook August 25-27, 2023 (fri-sun) Sun Dried Music Festival in Mason, MI (near Lansing). annual, Free Admission, a variety of musical performances. sundriedfestival.org facebook TBA 2023 (thu-sun) Hamtramck Music Fest - Summer Edition in Hamtramck, MI. 2022 had over 150 local bands at 19 venues. facebook TBA Ann Arbor Blues Festival in Ann Arbor, MI. facebook TBA Kalamazoo Blues Festival in Kalamazoo, MI (west Michigan). kvba.org/festival facebook TBA 2024 (skipping 2023) Woodtick Music Festival in the Upper Peninsula. www.woodtickfestival.com facebook TBA 2024 (skipping 2023) Brighton Art & Music Festival in Brighton, MI. 2023 cancelled due to city street construction. www.brightoncoc.org/brighton-fine-arts-acoustic-music-festival September 1-4, 2023 (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 September 1-4, 2023 (fri-mon) Detroit Jazz Festival at Hart Plaza, Downtown Detroit Riverfront. annual, Free Admission, several stages, features Jazz & crossover music. www.detroitjazzfest.org facebook September 2-4, 2022 (fri-sun) Marquette Area Blues Festival in Marquette, MI (upper peninsula). Annual blues festival includes main performances, music workshops, dance workshops, festival after party. marquetteareabluessociety.org facebook September 2, 2023 (sat) Motorcity Music Convention Record Show in Livonia, MI. buy sell trade, held several times a year. facebook September 3, 2022 (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 September 3-5, 2022 (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 September 8-10, 2023 (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 8-9, 2023 (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 facebook September 14-17, 2023 (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 TBA 2023 (sat) Music at Dally in the Alley in Detroit. annual, 4 featuring many styles of music, plus a local artists gallery. dallyinthealley.com facebook TBA 2023 (thu-sat) Michigan BluesFest in Lansing. Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art. www.micharts.org/about-bluesfest facebook TBA 2023 (fri-sat) Music at Flat Rock Riverfest at Huroc Park in Flat Rock, MI (south of Detroit). flatrockriverfest.com facebook September 22-24, 2023 (fri-sun) Music at DIY Street Fair in Ferndale, MI. annual, has music, art, food. www.ferndalediy.com/ facebook September 29-30, 2023 (fri-sat) Big Country Fest in Frankenmuth, MI. annual with bands, beer, line dancing, food trucks, more. bigcountryfest.com September 29-30, 2023 (fri-sat) Music at Oktoberfest West Michigan in Grand Rapids, MI (West Michigan). “Annual celebration of German heritage & traditions featuring German music, beers, food, more. oktoberfestgr.com/entertainment.html TBA 2023 Common Ground Music Festival in Lansing, MI. www.commongroundfest.com facebook October 7, 2023 (sat) 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. Old Time Michigan State Championship Fiddlers' Contest is part of the Huron Township Applefest. www.hurontownshipapplefest.com/entertainment October 8, 2023 (sun) Kalamazoo Record and CD Show at Kalamazoo County Expo Center in Kalamazoo, MI. facebook October 15, 2023 (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 18-21, 2023 (tue-sat) Edgefest 27 avantgarde jazz and creative new music festival at Kerrytown Concert House and other venues in Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI. annual. www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com/...edgefest-2023-rescued-and-ready October 21, 2023 (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 November 2-12, 2023 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 11, 2023 (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 TBA December 2023 (sat-sun) 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 10, 2023 [next year](sun) Kalamazoo Record and CD Show at Kalamazoo County Expo Center in Kalamazoo, MI. facebook December 25, 2023 (monday) Christmas – December 31, 2023 (sunday night) New Year's Eve Parties throughout all Michigan. Enjoy Great Music Entertainment! Concert Series and Music Series in MichiganRockin' on the Riverfront Summer Concert Series - Detroit, MI – Annual, Free Admission, classic rock concerts at the GM Riverfront Plaza. gmrencen.com/chevy-ror facebook 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 JAMSFind More Events 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). |