Visitor Guide & Schedule
Every year, Festival presents the best performers in West Michigan on six stages, inside and outdoors! Music, dance, theatre arts, and much more - all presented free of charge.
Check out the Festival 2013 schedule and the listings for artists at the Art Sales Tents, along with all the terrific food booths! Then get ready for Festival!
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Arts » (including Regional Arts Exhibition) | Food Booths » | Activities » | For Kids »
Mobile version: http://www.festivalgr.org/m/
Schedule of Performances and Events
| Timesort | Time | Event | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 06 07 12:00 | Friday 12:00pm | Opening Ceremonies 2013Glen Danles, WaZoBia, and the Knotty Bits sideshow |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 07 13:00 | Friday 1:00pm | Kazakah Bat Sarai and Jerry NealClassic blues, rock, and contemporary ballads |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 07 13:00 | Friday 1:00pm | ACTion Drum TroupeDrummers performing through a program at Artists Creating Together |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 07 13:00 | Friday 1:00pm | 5th Wall ConceptA phenomenally entertaining show |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 07 13:00 | Friday 1:00pm | The Sanger Brothers BandA heartfelt slice of Americana roots music influenced by rock, country, jazz, & blues |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 07 13:30 | Friday 1:30pm | Northview Jazz BandBig band music from Ellington to Kenton.B |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 07 13:45 | Friday 1:45pm | Paschke TrioA jazz trio focused on music from Duke Ellington to Miles Davis and beyond. |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 07 13:45 | Friday 1:45pm | The Billies Irish BandPop and traditional Irish music |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 07 13:45 | Friday 1:45pm | The KaniversA variety of blues styles across America and across the years! |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 07 13:45 | Friday 1:45pm | The TurnipsA collective in one way or another since 2009 |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 07 14:30 | Friday 2:30pm | The Good Libations50’s and 60’s Favorites performed a capella. |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 07 14:30 | Friday 2:30pm | Me and IanLighthearted acoustic folk/pop with beautiful harmonies and a fun loving attitude! |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 07 14:30 | Friday 2:30pm | Serita Crowley, Jon Hayes & Jim PrangeAcoustic classic rock, blues and R&B |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 07 14:30 | Friday 2:30pm | Jill JackSinger/songwriter who touches hearts with her melodies and lyrics |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 07 14:45 | Friday 2:45pm | Academy of Dance ArtsBallet, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Tap |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 07 15:15 | Friday 3:15pm | A Classical Piano Concert by Reese RehkopfSolo classical piano |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 07 15:15 | Friday 3:15pm | Jake DownCommunicating beauty, heartache, and hope through song |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 07 15:15 | Friday 3:15pm | Grand Rapids Youth SymphonyClassical orchestra, ages 12 – 21 years old, under the direction of John Varineau. |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 07 15:15 | Friday 3:15pm | The Westend BandDriving guitars, vocal harmonies, and meaningful lyrics in modern worship |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 07 16:00 | Friday 4:00pm | Deborah Kay & The BluebloodsVintage soul and R & B music for your dancing pleasure |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 07 16:00 | Friday 4:00pm | Jeremy Verwys, classical guitarSolo guitar |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 07 16:00 | Friday 4:00pm | Talking With BirdsFour high school musicians with a mix of original songs and covers |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 07 16:00 | Friday 4:00pm | Murder Party!Rock ‘n roll by 3 hired hitmen |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 07 16:00 | Friday 4:00pm | balletmore dance ensembleClassical ballet and contemporary dance with premiere choreography, and athleticism |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 07 16:15 | Friday 4:15pm | Arts in Motion StudioDance : |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 07 16:30 | Friday 4:30pm | Carla MooreSoothing, jazz flavored, inspirational music |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 07 16:30 | Friday 4:30pm | CantatriceMonteverdi Duets for Soprani; opera arias |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 07 16:45 | Friday 4:45pm | The Sleeping GypsiesClassic rock and Motown with blues and jazz influences |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 07 16:45 | Friday 4:45pm | Nicholas James ThomasmaOne of West Michigan’s rising singer-songwriter stars |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 07 16:45 | Friday 4:45pm | Joyful Sounds Music Studio Suzuki ViolinsStudents ages 4-14, performing a selection from the Suzuki repertoire |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 07 16:45 | Friday 4:45pm | Poppies & PenniesInnovative bellydance fused with around the world dance influence |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 07 17:00 | Friday 5:00pm | Gloria CangelosiStories for Families |
County Courthouse |
| 2013 06 07 17:00 | Friday 5:00pm | Holy Trinity Greek Dance GroupGreek Traditional Line Dancing |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 07 17:00 | Friday 5:00pm | The Northern SkiesBluegrass, Americana, and Celtic music |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 07 17:15 | Friday 5:15pm | Welfare State Jazz Combo5 piece jazz combo group with vocals |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 07 17:15 | Friday 5:15pm | ma non troppoChamber music |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 07 17:15 | Friday 5:15pm | Michael Essex & VisionGospel singing group |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 07 17:30 | Friday 5:30pm | Integrity School of Dance ArtsTap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Special Needs. |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 07 17:30 | Friday 5:30pm | Cousin BleuA lotta blues and a lotta rock |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 07 17:45 | Friday 5:45pm | Ice on FireAll acoustic performances of Classic Hits from the 60’s-90’s |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 07 17:45 | Friday 5:45pm | Martin & LammAcoustic vocal music at its finest! |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 07 17:45 | Friday 5:45pm | Ty BeatOriginal hip-hop/electronica, jazz and rock |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 07 17:45 | Friday 5:45pm | Story Spinners of Grand RapidsFolktales from Around the World |
County Courthouse |
| 2013 06 07 18:00 | Friday 6:00pm | Jazz Café with Chelsea Funk-vocalist, Justin Dore and Anthony Emery-guitars |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 07 18:00 | Friday 6:00pm | Caledonia Dance & Music CenterTop-notch dance variety |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 07 18:00 | Friday 6:00pm | Dilly SongsDelightful, silly songs for kids |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 07 18:00 | Friday 6:00pm | Diane Casey “Spirit of Festival” awardAwards |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 07 18:15 | Friday 6:15pm | Spence & FriendsA euphony similar to the style of Mumford & Sons. |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 07 18:15 | Friday 6:15pm | The Rhythm Section Jazz BandJazz from the 1930’s |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 07 18:15 | Friday 6:15pm | Youz GuyzFoot-Stompin’ Americana |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 07 18:30 | Friday 6:30pm | Schubert Male Chorus of Grand RapidsPop, spirituals, folk, show tunes, patriotic, and other traditional male chorus selections |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 07 18:30 | Friday 6:30pm | Merrilie BenthinTales of the Peace Corps and More |
County Courthouse |
| 2013 06 07 18:30 | Friday 6:30pm | Susan Picking and friendsContemporary folk singer/songwriter |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 07 18:30 | Friday 6:30pm | Paddy’s CureRichly brewed in the tradition of Irish folk & pub classics |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 07 18:45 | Friday 6:45pm | Kyle ThompsonClassical guitar |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 07 19:00 | Friday 7:00pm | Dixie Du JourDixieland Jazz |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 07 19:00 | Friday 7:00pm | Merrilie BenthinAdventures of a Peace Corp Volunteer |
County Courthouse |
| 2013 06 07 19:00 | Friday 7:00pm | Resurrection Life Church Music TeamHigh energy praise and worship |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 07 19:00 | Friday 7:00pm | E-leesa Gypsy EnchantressSword dance and traditional belly dance |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 07 19:00 | Friday 7:00pm | in terra vasJoin Kevan Grinwis and friends for raw, intense, spiritual worship |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 07 19:15 | Friday 7:15pm | The Steve Hilger BandHigh energy progressive blues band |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 07 19:15 | Friday 7:15pm | Greg and Kathy ProulxContemorary folk |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 07 19:15 | Friday 7:15pm | Expressions Dance Academy - Platinum TeamElite performance team – dance |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 07 19:30 | Friday 7:30pm | LVNMUZIQ`Toe-tappin’ urban folk music |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 07 19:30 | Friday 7:30pm | GR8 Trombone OctetTrombone octet made up of professional players from around West Michigan. |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 07 19:45 | Friday 7:45pm | Karisa WilsonAward-winning Folk/Americana |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 07 19:45 | Friday 7:45pm | Uncommon RoadAn eye-opening, blood pumping, breath of fresh air to the alternative hard rock scene |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 07 20:00 | Friday 8:00pm | The Anandani Bollywood Dance TroupeBringing a love of colorful, fun Indian movie music and dance to West Michigan |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 07 20:00 | Friday 8:00pm | Rockford School of DanceTap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 07 20:15 | Friday 8:15pm | Jukejoint HandmedownsBig tent American roots |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 07 20:15 | Friday 8:15pm | Steve Anzivino Acoustic BandTraditional Jazz and Blues |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 07 20:15 | Friday 8:15pm | Hattrick80’s and current rock |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 07 20:15 | Friday 8:15pm | Chris DupontIntrospective folk tunesmith with unconventional guitar work |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 07 20:15 | Friday 8:15pm | Jordan Koller BandModern worship music with easy melodies and heartfelt lyrics |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 07 20:15 | Friday 8:15pm | The West Michigan Lutheran ChoraleSacred Choral |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 07 20:30 | Friday 8:30pm | CabildoMusical collective with a blend of rock, folk, cumbia, ska, and other Latin American genres |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 07 21:00 | Friday 9:00pm | River City ImprovClean, clever, improvisational comedy based on audience suggestions. |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 07 21:00 | Friday 9:00pm | The MinesA passion for smart hooks and lush production (John Sinkevics, GRPress) |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 07 21:00 | Friday 9:00pm | The River Rogues Jazz BandTraditional jazz, New Orleans style |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 07 21:00 | Friday 9:00pm | Deadwood StonePure hard rock, no filler. It’s music brewed in the gut and shot from the hip. |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 07 21:00 | Friday 9:00pm | Mid-Life Crisis (MLC)Classic and original rock |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 07 21:00 | Friday 9:00pm | The Chimes Combovocal trio w drums, sax and piano, 50s and 60s Inspirational |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 08 10:00 | Saturday 10:00am | Expressions Dance Academy - Bronze TeamDance |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 08 10:00 | Saturday 10:00am | Otis Blueswell Jr.Vintage Rhythm and Blues |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 08 10:00 | Saturday 10:00am | Black Cat BoneNeo-primitive blues band |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 08 10:30 | Saturday 10:30am | McClintic School of Highland DanceCelebrating the history and culture of Scotland with West Michigan’s only Highland dancers |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 08 10:30 | Saturday 10:30am | Harmony Dance SourceTribute to all the great movies, past and present, through many styles of dance |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 08 10:30 | Saturday 10:30am | Greg NagyCritically acclaimed contemporary and traditional roots/blues music |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 08 10:30 | Saturday 10:30am | CalicoA mix of folk, original, and old-timey music with a touch of humor |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 08 10:45 | Saturday 10:45am | CaileanIrish-folk rock fusion band from Grand Rapids. |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 08 11:00 | Saturday 11:00am | West Michigan Youth BalletWest Michigan Youth Ballet presents Alice In wonderland |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 08 11:00 | Saturday 11:00am | Big Band of PraiseBig Band of Praise (B-BOP) is a Christian swing band |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 08 11:15 | Saturday 11:15am | RakSultanaThe ancient art of Belly Dance |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 08 11:15 | Saturday 11:15am | Bruce MatthewsOriginal acoustic roots music, straight from the heart |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 08 11:30 | Saturday 11:30am | Rebecca and Cynthia: Music for Cello, Flute, and PianoFlute, Cello and Piano |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 08 11:30 | Saturday 11:30am | Messin’ Around BandClassic Rock and Variety |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 08 11:30 | Saturday 11:30am | Conklin Ceili BandIrish American folk music at its best |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 08 11:45 | Saturday 11:45am | Tony LaJoye TrioJazz/Pop/Folk, performed on drums, bass, guitar and steel pans. |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 08 11:45 | Saturday 11:45am | Dance NetworkA collage of dance styles performed bycompany members, ages 6-18 |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 08 12:00 | Saturday 12:00pm | Java Blue |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 08 12:00 | Saturday 12:00pm | Kinfolks |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 08 12:00 | Saturday 12:00pm | Ash Grove string quartet“All time favorites” |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 08 12:15 | Saturday 12:15pm | Donna MastAcoustic U2 |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 08 12:15 | Saturday 12:15pm | Ralston BowlesSinger/Songwriter |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 08 12:15 | Saturday 12:15pm | Thicker Than WaterFaith filled lyrics off of sounds inspired by U2 and The News Boys |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 08 12:15 | Saturday 12:15pm | Grand Rapids Accordion EnsembleVariety of music: Big Band, marches, polka, oldies |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 08 12:15 | Saturday 12:15pm | Ohaus (oh-house)Electronic music from keyboards and drum machines |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 08 12:15 | Saturday 12:15pm | Gloria CangelosiFolktales for Children from Around the World |
County Courthouse |
| 2013 06 08 12:45 | Saturday 12:45pm | Gretchen WeaverDragon Stories with Music and Puppets |
County Courthouse |
| 2013 06 08 12:45 | Saturday 12:45pm | Cole HansenAcoustic covers and originals – a little whimsy, a lot of soul |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 08 12:45 | Saturday 12:45pm | Edelweiss ChoirGerman folk and classical choral music |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 08 13:00 | Saturday 1:00pm | Over The Top Academy Of DanceBallet, jazz, tap and hip-hop |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 08 13:00 | Saturday 1:00pm | Bellydance Grand Rapids, Delkash Dance TroupeBellydance and Bollywood dance |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 08 13:00 | Saturday 1:00pm | John Zainea and the ManiaPlanetary indie folk rock |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 08 13:00 | Saturday 1:00pm | Tim Perry & Jeff OxfordOriginal music singer/songwriter acoustic git-box duo |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 08 13:00 | Saturday 1:00pm | Down Home HornsBringing you your gospel favorites and more! |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 08 13:15 | Saturday 1:15pm | Big Band NouveauModern mainstream big band jazz |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 08 13:15 | Saturday 1:15pm | Tom LaneTales by an Irishman |
County Courthouse |
| 2013 06 08 13:15 | Saturday 1:15pm | The Great Lakes ChorusCelebrating 75 years of Barbershop Harmony in the Grand Rapids Area |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 08 13:30 | Saturday 1:30pm | Michael EngelFun, tight, and upbeat mainstream Christian worship/rock band |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 08 13:30 | Saturday 1:30pm | The Koul BandSwing, blues, and popular music |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 08 13:45 | Saturday 1:45pm | Carol JohnsonOriginal folk, uplifting, heartwarming, fun for all ages |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 08 13:45 | Saturday 1:45pm | Debra Perry & Majestic PraiseContemporary Gospel |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 08 13:45 | Saturday 1:45pm | Bob SadowskiCasey at the Bat and other Story Poems |
County Courthouse |
| 2013 06 08 13:59 | Saturday 1:59pm | Altar*d LifeContemporary Christian rock band |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 08 14:00 | Saturday 2:00pm | Aria FlameNeoclassical hard rock |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 08 14:00 | Saturday 2:00pm | Grand Rapids Ballet Junior Company“Carnival of the Animals” |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 08 14:00 | Saturday 2:00pm | Dave Wells Strolling German Oompa BandPerforming German Folk Music with that old town band sound |
Walking around |
| 2013 06 08 14:15 | Saturday 2:15pm | The Duo ProjectSaxiphonst Derek Brown and guitarist David Youngman – Jazz Folk blend |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 08 14:15 | Saturday 2:15pm | Ed BoerStories for the Younger Crowd (grades 1-3) |
County Courthouse |
| 2013 06 08 14:15 | Saturday 2:15pm | Bonnie Jean Johnson Voice & Piano Studio with Sara Akers Violin StudioBonnie Jean Johnson Music Studio |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 08 14:30 | Saturday 2:30pm | AbsintheAmish industrial hardcore folk |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 08 14:30 | Saturday 2:30pm | StorySpinners of Grand RapidsTales For Listening to |
County Courthouse |
| 2013 06 08 14:30 | Saturday 2:30pm | IN HARMONYAll-Inclusive Choir from Grand Rapids with a message of acceptance, tolerance, equality and love |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 08 14:30 | Saturday 2:30pm | Jack Hamiltonsinger songwriter performing contemporary folk and americana |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 08 14:30 | Saturday 2:30pm | The Adams Family950s-60s folk rock and Doo-wop |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 08 14:45 | Saturday 2:45pm | John Ladegast“Once Upon a Time” at Festival |
County Courthouse |
| 2013 06 08 14:45 | Saturday 2:45pm | Steam Powered BluegrassClean, hard-driving |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 08 15:00 | Saturday 3:00pm | Flip Side |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 08 15:00 | Saturday 3:00pm | Grand Rapids Symphonic BandGrand Rapids Symphonic Band – Highlights from the 2012-2013 season and more! |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 08 15:00 | Saturday 3:00pm | Celtic KilroyTraditional Celtic music presented in a cabaret manner |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 08 15:15 | Saturday 3:15pm | John LadegastMore “Once Upon a Time” at Festival |
County Courthouse |
| 2013 06 08 15:15 | Saturday 3:15pm | Mike Dean, Classical Harmonica with Cynthia Haas, pianoClassical music selections performed on chromatic harmonica |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 08 15:15 | Saturday 3:15pm | Master Arts’ Street TheatreStorytelling with audience participation. |
Fifth Third Parking Lot |
| 2013 06 08 15:15 | Saturday 3:15pm | Ada Dance AcademyDancers performing a variety of dance styles including; Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz & Tap |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 08 15:15 | Saturday 3:15pm | Chasing the SkyAlternative Indie rock in a different vein |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 08 15:30 | Saturday 3:30pm | The Proulx BrothersKingston Trio Style Folk Music |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 08 15:30 | Saturday 3:30pm | The WeatherheadsHigh energy alt/country rock |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 08 15:45 | Saturday 3:45pm | Flat River Dance CompanyDances choreographed by Miranda Haywood-Curry, Joseph Curry and Anna Gottschalk |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 08 15:45 | Saturday 3:45pm | Ned RouseArtist/Songwriter/Reporter with alternative songs |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 08 15:45 | Saturday 3:45pm | Kevin KammeraadPoetry, Puppetry, Music and More “Unplugged” |
County Courthouse |
| 2013 06 08 15:45 | Saturday 3:45pm | Expressions Dance Academy - Silver TeamDance |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 08 15:45 | Saturday 3:45pm | Scintillating Sopranos- Mary Dean and Barbara Witham McCargar with Bill Marfink, accompanistLyric sopranos Mary Dean & Barbara McCargar perform a variety of classical duets |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 08 16:00 | Saturday 4:00pm | VALENTIGERRich in homespun warmth, moving from airy rock and roll to folk-rock |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 08 16:00 | Saturday 4:00pm | Comstock Park Jazz EnsembleBig Band Jazz |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 08 16:00 | Saturday 4:00pm | The Steve Hilger Jazz QuintetComtemporary arrangements of jazz standards |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 08 16:15 | Saturday 4:15pm | West Michigan Gay Men’s ChorusExcerpts from 5th Anniversary Celebrate Show |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 08 16:15 | Saturday 4:15pm | The WestwindsChamber music woodwind quintet |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 08 16:30 | Saturday 4:30pm | Nobody’s Darlin’All-girl string band – old-timey bluegrass with an edge |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 08 16:45 | Saturday 4:45pm | Coverstory |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 08 16:45 | Saturday 4:45pm | BODY LANGUAGE DANCE COMPANYVarious dance styles |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 08 16:45 | Saturday 4:45pm | MyMcGrawShowTim McGraw tribute artist |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 08 16:45 | Saturday 4:45pm | Scott UsadelTales of Jack – from long ago |
County Courthouse |
| 2013 06 08 17:00 | Saturday 5:00pm | Rebecca RusscherMezzo Soprano program spanning two centuries and a variety of styles |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 08 17:00 | Saturday 5:00pm | Ada Dance AcademyDancers performing a variety of dance styles including; Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz & Tap |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 08 17:00 | Saturday 5:00pm | Mark SwansonAcoustic music and singing, featuring Mark’s handmade instruments. |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 08 17:15 | Saturday 5:15pm | Left Hand DaisyA mix of alternative and pop on the rocks with a twist of lime |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 08 17:15 | Saturday 5:15pm | Steve FalvoThe Pick-a-Roo and other Stories for Young Folk and Families |
County Courthouse |
| 2013 06 08 17:15 | Saturday 5:15pm | Wicker BasketA guy with a basket on his head makes electronic music. |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 08 17:15 | Saturday 5:15pm | Orquesta CandelaLatin Orquesta |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 08 17:30 | Saturday 5:30pm | Mary Rademacher & Tom Hagen TrioAin’t we got fun? |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 08 17:45 | Saturday 5:45pm | StorySpinners of Grand RapidsTales For All to Enjoy |
County Courthouse |
| 2013 06 08 17:45 | Saturday 5:45pm | Sunday Night FunniesStand-up comedy show |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 08 17:45 | Saturday 5:45pm | Regional Arts Exhibition; Combined Theatre Scholarships Awards |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 08 17:45 | Saturday 5:45pm | Ken BierschbachSinger / Songwriter |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 08 17:45 | Saturday 5:45pm | Frontline Community Church BandChurch band |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 08 18:00 | Saturday 6:00pm | Grand Rapids Sweet AdelinesAward -winning Grand Rapids chapter of Sweet Adelines |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 08 18:00 | Saturday 6:00pm | Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 08 18:00 | Saturday 6:00pm | South County BandHigh energy, up-beat country |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 08 18:15 | Saturday 6:15pm | JobotJOBOT, a.k.a. Joseph Botwinski GOD.love.Family.peace.Friendship.faith.Work.hope |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 08 18:15 | Saturday 6:15pm | The Acoustic Dream MachineA blend of Blues, Folk, Classic Rock influences. |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 08 18:30 | Saturday 6:30pm | Kent Philharmonia OrchestraSelections of light symphonic pops music, popular musicals, and jazz tunes. |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 08 18:30 | Saturday 6:30pm | Open MicSign up starting Friday for 10 minute time slots. |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 08 18:45 | Saturday 6:45pm | Grown FolksAlternative/Neo Soul/ Hip Hop |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 08 18:45 | Saturday 6:45pm | Ejection SeatHard rock from Comstock Park, Mi |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 08 18:45 | Saturday 6:45pm | Trio AllegroA trio from Temple Emanuel: Christine Golden, violin; Michelle Benjamin, clarinet; Todd Wilkie, piano |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 08 18:45 | Saturday 6:45pm | Slow BuffaloOriginal Alternative Rock |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 08 18:45 | Saturday 6:45pm | Steve Anzivino Electric BandContemporary Jazz and Fusion |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 08 19:30 | Saturday 7:30pm | krystal kleerA hip hop jazz band |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 08 19:30 | Saturday 7:30pm | PistolbridesI think of myself as a complete mystery. To myself. ~Sun Ra |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 08 19:30 | Saturday 7:30pm | Common ShinerIndie pop/rock with a new LP “Before They Sold Out: Part 2” |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 08 19:30 | Saturday 7:30pm | Lake Effect Saxophone QuartetA varied program of standard saxophone quartet literature |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 08 19:30 | Saturday 7:30pm | My Thin PlaceAcoustic Jazz with open space for improv |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 08 19:30 | Saturday 7:30pm | Hark Up HornsGospel favorites with a “big band sound” |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 08 19:45 | Saturday 7:45pm | Wyatt & Shari Knapp |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 08 20:15 | Saturday 8:15pm | Lighthouse Full Life Center Mass ChoirDirected by Pastor Marvin Sapp |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 08 20:15 | Saturday 8:15pm | Jim Crawford BandGrand Rapids funk rock is reunited |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 08 20:15 | Saturday 8:15pm | Our RockChristian Rock |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 08 20:15 | Saturday 8:15pm | 13th HourClassic rock, pop and originals |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 08 20:15 | Saturday 8:15pm | XIT18XIT18 will be performing Original Michigan Grown Rock that details their lives and experiences growing up here in West Michigan. |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 08 20:30 | Saturday 8:30pm | EmbellishHandbell Choir directed by Stephanie Wiltse |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 08 21:00 | Saturday 9:00pm | HeadFeel the 3 |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 08 21:00 | Saturday 9:00pm | MrWhooha80s 90s and Top 40 pop rock and dance music |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 08 21:00 | Saturday 9:00pm | AG SilverSoaring, engaging modern rock with unexpected twists and turns |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 08 21:00 | Saturday 9:00pm | SilentBarkExpect to hear anything from Adele to Zepplin |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 08 21:00 | Saturday 9:00pm | Neil Jacobs - World 12-String GuitarMasterful Gypsy, Classical, & World, 12-string guitar |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 09 10:00 | Sunday 10:00am | Ada Dance AcademyDancers performing a variety of dance styles including; Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz & Tap |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 09 10:00 | Sunday 10:00am | Harmony Dance SourceTribute to all the great movies, past and present, through many styles of dance |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 09 10:00 | Sunday 10:00am | Robin Connell - Paul Brewer Jazz QuartetOriginal arrangements of jazz and their own compositions |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 09 10:30 | Sunday 10:30am | Nicholas James and the BandwagonAmericana music and dancing |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 09 10:30 | Sunday 10:30am | Senior SteppersEnergetic senior jazz/tap dance group |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 09 10:30 | Sunday 10:30am | Expressions Dance Academy - Gold TeamGold team – dance |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 09 10:45 | Sunday 10:45am | Dance CreationsDance Creations celebrating dance. |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 09 11:00 | Sunday 11:00am | Mind’s EyeModern mainstream jazz with an edge, focusing on standards and originals |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 09 11:00 | Sunday 11:00am | Tom MessinkSinger-Song Writer – Me and my guitar. |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 09 11:00 | Sunday 11:00am | Over The Top Academy Of DanceBallet, jazz, tap and hip-hop |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 09 11:15 | Sunday 11:15am | Miss Rosanne’s School of DanceSparklin’ Showstoppers Hip Hop and jazz dance |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 09 11:30 | Sunday 11:30am | Mick Nasty And The BulletsStraight forward Rock-n-Roll spiced with Punk, Country and Blues |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 09 11:30 | Sunday 11:30am | Over The Top Academy Of DanceBallet, jazz, tap and hip-hop |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 09 11:30 | Sunday 11:30am | Caledonia Dance & Music CenterTop-notch dance variety |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 09 11:45 | Sunday 11:45am | Jubal BrassGospel & classical music to the worship & praise of our Lord Jesus Christ |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 09 11:45 | Sunday 11:45am | East of RansomPiano Rock. |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 09 12:00 | Sunday 12:00pm | The WaxinesHard rock band with a strong female vocal, and powerhouse rhythm section |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 09 12:00 | Sunday 12:00pm | Joe Heemstra (LittleEdge)13-year old electric guitar player covers classic rock and guitar instrumental songs |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 09 12:00 | Sunday 12:00pm | Audio BlueDriving blues with female vocals that will take your blues away. |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 09 12:30 | Sunday 12:30pm | Silent Observer’s Rock the Mic FinalistsThe top 10 finalists in Silent Observer’s Rock the Mic: Artists Against Violence Competition |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 09 12:30 | Sunday 12:30pm | Broken BranchesAcoustic folk/rock |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 09 12:45 | Sunday 12:45pm | Gloria CangelosiStories to make You Move (for the 5-10 year olds) |
County Courthouse |
| 2013 06 09 12:45 | Sunday 12:45pm | ScatterdomeCrop circle rock originals. |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 09 13:00 | Sunday 1:00pm | The StrainFamily band of Andy Willey of The Willeys |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 09 13:00 | Sunday 1:00pm | Hearts In Step Christian Dance AcademyHearts In Step Christian Dance Academy |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 09 13:00 | Sunday 1:00pm | John AndrewsSinger/songwriter |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 09 13:00 | Sunday 1:00pm | jeffery wyckoff-pianoSolo piano, light jazz, pop with some classics. |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 09 13:15 | Sunday 1:15pm | WisaalArabic, Klezmer, Indian, and American music . |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 09 13:15 | Sunday 1:15pm | John Ladegast“Once Upon a Time” at Festival |
County Courthouse |
| 2013 06 09 13:15 | Sunday 1:15pm | Lazy Blue TunasEclectic Acoustic |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 09 13:30 | Sunday 1:30pm | Rick HopkinsIndependent singer/songwriter from Saranac, Mi. |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 09 13:30 | Sunday 1:30pm | Leah JoySinger-songwriter plays quirky covers and originals. |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 09 13:30 | Sunday 1:30pm | Grand Rapids Jazz OrchestraBig band jazz |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 09 13:45 | Sunday 1:45pm | Shir Shalom ChorusJewish Contemporary and Traditional Songs, directed by Bill Marfink |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 09 13:45 | Sunday 1:45pm | Dale Evenhouse 60’s Folk SingerFolk music, folk-rock, and love songs from the 60’s |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 09 13:45 | Sunday 1:45pm | John LadegastMore “Once Upon a Time” at Festival |
County Courthouse |
| 2013 06 09 14:00 | Sunday 2:00pm | AliveLay music ministry group |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 09 14:00 | Sunday 2:00pm | Kentwood Community Church ChoirEnergetic multi-ethnic worship choir, kickin’ band and smokin’ horns |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 09 14:15 | Sunday 2:15pm | Larry TriezenbergTraditional country, folk, & blues songs & instrumentals with fingerstyle guitar |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 09 14:15 | Sunday 2:15pm | Pacific Island DancersHawaiin Hula and Tahitian Dance |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 09 14:15 | Sunday 2:15pm | Three’s a CrowdTop 40 and Classic Rock |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 09 14:15 | Sunday 2:15pm | Gary SironenSongs of worship and praise |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 09 14:30 | Sunday 2:30pm | Don Sikkema & Robert ByrensArt song favorites in English, German & Spanish |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 09 14:30 | Sunday 2:30pm | Caledonia Dance & Music CenterTop-notch dance variety |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 09 14:45 | Sunday 2:45pm | Rochelle and the SpoilersBlues Rock with an edge |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 09 14:45 | Sunday 2:45pm | Shimmie PearlNobody cars if you can’t dance…. Just get up and dance! |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 09 14:45 | Sunday 2:45pm | Hark Up Band and ChoirEnergetic renditions of your favorite gospel hymns |
Circle Stage |
| 2013 06 09 15:00 | Sunday 3:00pm | Evidence Jazz GroupHard Bop/ Modern Mainstream Jazz |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 09 15:00 | Sunday 3:00pm | Catherine Jandernoa, vocalist and Bill Marfink, accompanistMostly Broadway, Contemporary, and Irish Vocal Solos |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 09 15:00 | Sunday 3:00pm | BoweryDynamic, fun, original alternative rock and pop |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 09 15:15 | Sunday 3:15pm | Master Arts’ Street TheatreStorytelling with audience participation. |
Fifth Third Parking Lot |
| 2013 06 09 15:15 | Sunday 3:15pm | Signal TripHigh energy, guitar-centric classic hard rock |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 09 15:30 | Sunday 3:30pm | IMANI Singers of Grand RapidsFaith-based gospel, spirituals, and social justice music |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 09 15:45 | Sunday 3:45pm | Dale OsbornFingerstyle acoustic guitar and vocals |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 09 15:45 | Sunday 3:45pm | Caledonia Dance & Music CenterTop-notch dance variety |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 09 15:45 | Sunday 3:45pm | Ensemble MontageClassical Chamber Music |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 09 15:45 | Sunday 3:45pm | ChupaCobrasSwingabilly |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 09 16:00 | Sunday 4:00pm | Grand Rapids & District Pipe BandOne of West Michigan’s oldest and awarding winning Bagpipe and Drum bands |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 09 16:00 | Sunday 4:00pm | The WilleysOriginal folk-rock |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 09 16:00 | Sunday 4:00pm | Simien the WhaleIndie/Alt-Pop |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 09 16:15 | Sunday 4:15pm | PotatoeBabies22 years of Music, Cake, and Beachballs from Rev Charles’ PotatoeBabies |
City Stage |
| 2013 06 09 16:15 | Sunday 4:15pm | Nature LaneEclectic folk music, featuring acoustic guitar, cello and dobro |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 09 16:30 | Sunday 4:30pm | Hayley Howe, Clarinet, Marissa Peak, bassoon and Todd Wilkie, PianoClarinet, Bassoon and Piano |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 09 16:45 | Sunday 4:45pm | Crisi and BandUnique sound of female lead acoustic rock with a dash of jazz – all original songs |
Fountain Stage |
| 2013 06 09 16:45 | Sunday 4:45pm | The Blue Water RamblersCrafting and singing songs of the Michigan experience |
Outer Fringe Stage |
| 2013 06 09 16:45 | Sunday 4:45pm | Creative Arts Repertoire EnsembleGlory & Honor, a liturgical piece performed by the Ensemble & Apprentices |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 09 16:45 | Sunday 4:45pm | The KohKohsFolk/rock group led by married couple Joshua & Alexis Kohns |
Clock Tower Stage |
| 2013 06 09 17:00 | Sunday 5:00pm | AwardsPeople’s Choice Awards |
Calder Stage |
| 2013 06 09 17:14 | Sunday 5:14pm | Antiphon BrassRenaissance to contemporary, with ceremonial, liturgical, and concert music |
GR Art Museum |
| 2013 06 09 17:15 | Sunday 5:15pm | Bethel Abundant Life Center ChoirGospel choir |
Calder Stage |
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- 10am–7pm
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