June’s Tunes

A Guide to local and not quite local music in summer’s opening month

It is most definitely summertime. We have passed the kickoff weekend, the first of the Big 3 and now it is that wonderful month of June when you barely nestle into seasonal mode before it’s suddenly 4th of July weekend.
And with this wonderful time of year comes a cluster of opportunities near and far to experience the delight of outdoor music.
Here’s what we’ve been able to glean thus far for  June’s Tunes

Fremont- Thursdays Veteran’s Park 7pm
Love this series and no better way to begin it than to see Fremont’s Favorites, the B3.
June 6: The nearly world famous Braunschweiger Blues Band kicks off a month of great tunes in the park.
June 13: Bat Bennett. This performer was described in one review as  “A Kaleidoscope musical experience.”
June 20: Wyatt and Shari. A little Americana Bluegrassy sound with some bluesy beats tossed in.

Newaygo- Farmers Market Fridays 2-6pm
June 14: Neil Jacobs. The 12 string guitar is a treasure for the listener when placed in the hands of one who can make it sound like a magical chorus. Mr.Jacobs will be putting his 12er through its paces with some fine tunes touched by a bit of Folk,Celtic and Gypsy influence

Rockford- Rogue River Blues SeriesTuesdays  7-9pm Garden Club Park Stage 
This  great series has been dishing up  some serious blues for over 20 years. Once again an impressive lineup beginning with these three stellar acts for June.
June 11: Jake Kershaw
June 18: Chris Canas Band 
June 25: Joe Johnson and the Bluebacks 


Sparta- Wednesdays 6:30pm Roger's Park
Sparta continues to step up their lineup each year and they come out strong with the ever popular Soul Syndicate. Guaranteed good time.
And we will definitely be mentioning The Accidentals who will play the Park in July. Truly a scheduling coup for organizers.
June 12: Soul Syndicate - Soul/R&B/Funk
June 19: Two Beers In - Rock/Classic Rock/Country
June 26: Grace Theisen - Rock/Blues


Croton- The Driftwood Saturdays 4-8pm Sundays 3-7pm.
Unlike those above, this one’s not free but there is no better outdoor deck  to hear good music benevolently shared with anyone on or near the Pond. Another great lineup for June and winding up the month with local favorite Guinness Bros.
June 1 Gone Country
June 2 Trilogy
June 8 Innuendo
June 9 Gordon Thayer Band
June 15 Mustang
June 16 Mustang
June 22 Stolen Horses
June 23 Stolen Horses
June 29 Guinness Brothers
June 30 Guinness Brothers

Also
Riverstop Cafe:  Thursdays 6:30-9pm Check their fb page for performers

The Dogwood brings in  Langford Lads June 7
https://www.nearnorthnow.com/features-and-fun/langford-lads-at-dogwood-on-june-7 
Emerson Drive the 9th
https://www.nearnorthnow.com/features-and-fun/emerson-drive-at-the-dogwood-center-on-june-9
and Cold Leather Seats the 28th.
All showtimes are 7:30 pm.

Any we missed? Send suggestions to [email protected]
We’ll be back in July.

“Ah, music," he said, wiping his eyes. "A magic beyond all we do here!”- J.K. Rowling., Harry Potter and the Scorcerer's Stone
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