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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Schedule of Performances and Events Subscribe to the festival 2013 Calendar
Timesort Time Event Stage
2013 06 07 12:00 Friday 12:00pm

Opening Ceremonies 2013

Glen Danles, WaZoBia, and the Knotty Bits sideshow

Calder Stage
2013 06 07 13:00 Friday 1:00pm

Kazakah Bat Sarai and Jerry Neal

Classic blues, rock, and contemporary ballads

City Stage
2013 06 07 13:00 Friday 1:00pm

ACTion Drum Troupe

Drummers performing through a program at Artists Creating Together

Calder Stage
2013 06 07 13:00 Friday 1:00pm

5th Wall Concept

A phenomenally entertaining show

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 07 13:00 Friday 1:00pm

The Sanger Brothers Band

A heartfelt slice of Americana roots music influenced by rock, country, jazz, & blues

Circle Stage
2013 06 07 13:30 Friday 1:30pm

Northview Jazz Band

Big band music from Ellington to Kenton.B

Calder Stage
2013 06 07 13:45 Friday 1:45pm

Paschke Trio

A 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 Band

Pop and traditional Irish music

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 07 13:45 Friday 1:45pm

The Kanivers

A variety of blues styles across America and across the years!

Fountain Stage
2013 06 07 13:45 Friday 1:45pm

The Turnips

A collective in one way or another since 2009

City Stage
2013 06 07 14:30 Friday 2:30pm

The Good Libations

50’s and 60’s Favorites performed a capella.

City Stage
2013 06 07 14:30 Friday 2:30pm

Me and Ian

Lighthearted 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 Prange

Acoustic classic rock, blues and R&B

Circle Stage
2013 06 07 14:30 Friday 2:30pm

Jill Jack

Singer/songwriter who touches hearts with her melodies and lyrics

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 07 14:45 Friday 2:45pm

Academy of Dance Arts

Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Tap

Calder Stage
2013 06 07 15:15 Friday 3:15pm

A Classical Piano Concert by Reese Rehkopf

Solo classical piano

GR Art Museum
2013 06 07 15:15 Friday 3:15pm

Jake Down

Communicating beauty, heartache, and hope through song

City Stage
2013 06 07 15:15 Friday 3:15pm

Grand Rapids Youth Symphony

Classical orchestra, ages 12 – 21 years old, under the direction of John Varineau.

Calder Stage
2013 06 07 15:15 Friday 3:15pm

The Westend Band

Driving guitars, vocal harmonies, and meaningful lyrics in modern worship

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 07 16:00 Friday 4:00pm

Deborah Kay & The Bluebloods

Vintage soul and R & B music for your dancing pleasure

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 07 16:00 Friday 4:00pm

Jeremy Verwys, classical guitar

Solo guitar

GR Art Museum
2013 06 07 16:00 Friday 4:00pm

Talking With Birds

Four 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 ensemble

Classical ballet and contemporary dance with premiere choreography, and athleticism

Circle Stage
2013 06 07 16:15 Friday 4:15pm

Arts in Motion Studio

Dance :

Calder Stage
2013 06 07 16:30 Friday 4:30pm

Carla Moore

Soothing, jazz flavored, inspirational music

Circle Stage
2013 06 07 16:30 Friday 4:30pm

Cantatrice

Monteverdi Duets for Soprani; opera arias
Anne Marie Church, Soprano; Kristen Burghart, Soprano; Philip Pletcher, Piano

GR Art Museum
2013 06 07 16:45 Friday 4:45pm

The Sleeping Gypsies

Classic rock and Motown with blues and jazz influences

Fountain Stage
2013 06 07 16:45 Friday 4:45pm

Nicholas James Thomasma

One of West Michigan’s rising singer-songwriter stars

City Stage
2013 06 07 16:45 Friday 4:45pm

Joyful Sounds Music Studio Suzuki Violins

Students ages 4-14, performing a selection from the Suzuki repertoire

Calder Stage
2013 06 07 16:45 Friday 4:45pm

Poppies & Pennies

Innovative bellydance fused with around the world dance influence

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 07 17:00 Friday 5:00pm

Gloria Cangelosi

Stories for Families

County Courthouse
2013 06 07 17:00 Friday 5:00pm

Holy Trinity Greek Dance Group

Greek Traditional Line Dancing

Circle Stage
2013 06 07 17:00 Friday 5:00pm

The Northern Skies

Bluegrass, Americana, and Celtic music

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 07 17:15 Friday 5:15pm

Welfare State Jazz Combo

5 piece jazz combo group with vocals

Calder Stage
2013 06 07 17:15 Friday 5:15pm

ma non troppo

Chamber music

GR Art Museum
2013 06 07 17:15 Friday 5:15pm

Michael Essex & Vision

Gospel singing group

City Stage
2013 06 07 17:30 Friday 5:30pm

Integrity School of Dance Arts

Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Special Needs.

Circle Stage
2013 06 07 17:30 Friday 5:30pm

Cousin Bleu

A lotta blues and a lotta rock

Fountain Stage
2013 06 07 17:45 Friday 5:45pm

Ice on Fire

All acoustic performances of Classic Hits from the 60’s-90’s

City Stage
2013 06 07 17:45 Friday 5:45pm

Martin & Lamm

Acoustic vocal music at its finest!

Outer Fringe Stage
2013 06 07 17:45 Friday 5:45pm

Ty Beat

Original hip-hop/electronica, jazz and rock

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 07 17:45 Friday 5:45pm

Story Spinners of Grand Rapids

Folktales 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 Center

Top-notch dance variety

Circle Stage
2013 06 07 18:00 Friday 6:00pm

Dilly Songs

Delightful, silly songs for kids

Fountain Stage
2013 06 07 18:00 Friday 6:00pm

Diane Casey “Spirit of Festival” award

Awards

Calder Stage
2013 06 07 18:15 Friday 6:15pm

Spence & Friends

A euphony similar to the style of Mumford & Sons.

City Stage
2013 06 07 18:15 Friday 6:15pm

The Rhythm Section Jazz Band

Jazz from the 1930’s

Calder Stage
2013 06 07 18:15 Friday 6:15pm

Youz Guyz

Foot-Stompin’ Americana

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 07 18:30 Friday 6:30pm

Schubert Male Chorus of Grand Rapids

Pop, spirituals, folk, show tunes, patriotic, and other traditional male chorus selections

Circle Stage
2013 06 07 18:30 Friday 6:30pm

Merrilie Benthin

Tales of the Peace Corps and More

County Courthouse
2013 06 07 18:30 Friday 6:30pm

Susan Picking and friends

Contemporary folk singer/songwriter

Outer Fringe Stage
2013 06 07 18:30 Friday 6:30pm

Paddy’s Cure

Richly brewed in the tradition of Irish folk & pub classics

Fountain Stage
2013 06 07 18:45 Friday 6:45pm

Kyle Thompson

Classical guitar

GR Art Museum
2013 06 07 19:00 Friday 7:00pm

Dixie Du Jour

Dixieland Jazz

City Stage
2013 06 07 19:00 Friday 7:00pm

Merrilie Benthin

Adventures of a Peace Corp Volunteer

County Courthouse
2013 06 07 19:00 Friday 7:00pm

Resurrection Life Church Music Team

High energy praise and worship

Calder Stage
2013 06 07 19:00 Friday 7:00pm

E-leesa Gypsy Enchantress

Sword dance and traditional belly dance

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 07 19:00 Friday 7:00pm

in terra vas

Join Kevan Grinwis and friends for raw, intense, spiritual worship

Fountain Stage
2013 06 07 19:15 Friday 7:15pm

The Steve Hilger Band

High energy progressive blues band

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 07 19:15 Friday 7:15pm

Greg and Kathy Proulx

Contemorary folk

Outer Fringe Stage
2013 06 07 19:15 Friday 7:15pm

Expressions Dance Academy - Platinum Team

Elite 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 Octet

Trombone octet made up of professional players from around West Michigan.

GR Art Museum
2013 06 07 19:45 Friday 7:45pm

Karisa Wilson

Award-winning Folk/Americana

City Stage
2013 06 07 19:45 Friday 7:45pm

Uncommon Road

An 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 Troupe

Bringing 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 Dance

Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary

Calder Stage
2013 06 07 20:15 Friday 8:15pm

Jukejoint Handmedowns

Big tent American roots

City Stage
2013 06 07 20:15 Friday 8:15pm

Steve Anzivino Acoustic Band

Traditional Jazz and Blues

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 07 20:15 Friday 8:15pm

Hattrick

80’s and current rock

Circle Stage
2013 06 07 20:15 Friday 8:15pm

Chris Dupont

Introspective folk tunesmith with unconventional guitar work

Outer Fringe Stage
2013 06 07 20:15 Friday 8:15pm

Jordan Koller Band

Modern worship music with easy melodies and heartfelt lyrics

Fountain Stage
2013 06 07 20:15 Friday 8:15pm

The West Michigan Lutheran Chorale

Sacred Choral

GR Art Museum
2013 06 07 20:30 Friday 8:30pm

Cabildo

Musical 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 Improv

Clean, clever, improvisational comedy based on audience suggestions.

Fountain Stage
2013 06 07 21:00 Friday 9:00pm

The Mines

A passion for smart hooks and lush production (John Sinkevics, GRPress)

City Stage
2013 06 07 21:00 Friday 9:00pm

The River Rogues Jazz Band

Traditional jazz, New Orleans style

Circle Stage
2013 06 07 21:00 Friday 9:00pm

Deadwood Stone

Pure 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 Combo

vocal 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 Team

Dance

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 Bone

Neo-primitive blues band

City Stage
2013 06 08 10:30 Saturday 10:30am

McClintic School of Highland Dance

Celebrating 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 Source

Tribute to all the great movies, past and present, through many styles of dance

Circle Stage
2013 06 08 10:30 Saturday 10:30am

Greg Nagy

Critically acclaimed contemporary and traditional roots/blues music

City Stage
2013 06 08 10:30 Saturday 10:30am

Calico

A mix of folk, original, and old-timey music with a touch of humor

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 08 10:45 Saturday 10:45am

Cailean

Irish-folk rock fusion band from Grand Rapids.

Fountain Stage
2013 06 08 11:00 Saturday 11:00am

West Michigan Youth Ballet

West Michigan Youth Ballet presents Alice In wonderland

Calder Stage
2013 06 08 11:00 Saturday 11:00am

Big Band of Praise

Big Band of Praise (B-BOP) is a Christian swing band

Circle Stage
2013 06 08 11:15 Saturday 11:15am

RakSultana

The ancient art of Belly Dance

City Stage
2013 06 08 11:15 Saturday 11:15am

Bruce Matthews

Original 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 Piano

Flute, Cello and Piano

GR Art Museum
2013 06 08 11:30 Saturday 11:30am

Messin’ Around Band

Classic Rock and Variety

City Stage
2013 06 08 11:30 Saturday 11:30am

Conklin Ceili Band

Irish American folk music at its best

Calder Stage
2013 06 08 11:45 Saturday 11:45am

Tony LaJoye Trio

Jazz/Pop/Folk, performed on drums, bass, guitar and steel pans.

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 08 11:45 Saturday 11:45am

Dance Network

A 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 Mast

Acoustic U2

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 08 12:15 Saturday 12:15pm

Ralston Bowles

Singer/Songwriter

Calder Stage
2013 06 08 12:15 Saturday 12:15pm

Thicker Than Water

Faith 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 Ensemble

Variety 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 Cangelosi

Folktales for Children from Around the World

County Courthouse
2013 06 08 12:45 Saturday 12:45pm

Gretchen Weaver

Dragon Stories with Music and Puppets

County Courthouse
2013 06 08 12:45 Saturday 12:45pm

Cole Hansen

Acoustic covers and originals – a little whimsy, a lot of soul

City Stage
2013 06 08 12:45 Saturday 12:45pm

Edelweiss Choir

German folk and classical choral music

GR Art Museum
2013 06 08 13:00 Saturday 1:00pm

Over The Top Academy Of Dance

Ballet, jazz, tap and hip-hop

Calder Stage
2013 06 08 13:00 Saturday 1:00pm

Bellydance Grand Rapids, Delkash Dance Troupe

Bellydance and Bollywood dance

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 08 13:00 Saturday 1:00pm

John Zainea and the Mania

Planetary indie folk rock

Fountain Stage
2013 06 08 13:00 Saturday 1:00pm

Tim Perry & Jeff Oxford

Original music singer/songwriter acoustic git-box duo

Outer Fringe Stage
2013 06 08 13:00 Saturday 1:00pm

Down Home Horns

Bringing you your gospel favorites and more!

Circle Stage
2013 06 08 13:15 Saturday 1:15pm

Big Band Nouveau

Modern mainstream big band jazz

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 08 13:15 Saturday 1:15pm

Tom Lane

Tales by an Irishman

County Courthouse
2013 06 08 13:15 Saturday 1:15pm

The Great Lakes Chorus

Celebrating 75 years of Barbershop Harmony in the Grand Rapids Area

Calder Stage
2013 06 08 13:30 Saturday 1:30pm

Michael Engel

Fun, tight, and upbeat mainstream Christian worship/rock band

City Stage
2013 06 08 13:30 Saturday 1:30pm

The Koul Band

Swing, blues, and popular music

Fountain Stage
2013 06 08 13:45 Saturday 1:45pm

Carol Johnson

Original folk, uplifting, heartwarming, fun for all ages

Outer Fringe Stage
2013 06 08 13:45 Saturday 1:45pm

Debra Perry & Majestic Praise

Contemporary Gospel

Circle Stage
2013 06 08 13:45 Saturday 1:45pm

Bob Sadowski

Casey at the Bat and other Story Poems

County Courthouse
2013 06 08 13:59 Saturday 1:59pm

Altar*d Life

Contemporary Christian rock band

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 08 14:00 Saturday 2:00pm

Aria Flame

Neoclassical 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 Band

Performing German Folk Music with that old town band sound

Walking around
2013 06 08 14:15 Saturday 2:15pm

The Duo Project

Saxiphonst Derek Brown and guitarist David Youngman – Jazz Folk blend

Fountain Stage
2013 06 08 14:15 Saturday 2:15pm

Ed Boer

Stories 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 Studio

Bonnie Jean Johnson Music Studio

GR Art Museum
2013 06 08 14:30 Saturday 2:30pm

Absinthe

Amish industrial hardcore folk

City Stage
2013 06 08 14:30 Saturday 2:30pm

StorySpinners of Grand Rapids

Tales For Listening to

County Courthouse
2013 06 08 14:30 Saturday 2:30pm

IN HARMONY

All-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 Hamilton

singer songwriter performing contemporary folk and americana

Outer Fringe Stage
2013 06 08 14:30 Saturday 2:30pm

The Adams Family

950s-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 Bluegrass

Clean, 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 Band

Grand Rapids Symphonic Band – Highlights from the 2012-2013 season and more!

Calder Stage
2013 06 08 15:00 Saturday 3:00pm

Celtic Kilroy

Traditional Celtic music presented in a cabaret manner

Outer Fringe Stage
2013 06 08 15:15 Saturday 3:15pm

John Ladegast

More “Once Upon a Time” at Festival

County Courthouse
2013 06 08 15:15 Saturday 3:15pm

Mike Dean, Classical Harmonica with Cynthia Haas, piano

Classical music selections performed on chromatic harmonica

GR Art Museum
2013 06 08 15:15 Saturday 3:15pm

Master Arts’ Street Theatre

Storytelling with audience participation.

Fifth Third Parking Lot
2013 06 08 15:15 Saturday 3:15pm

Ada Dance Academy

Dancers performing a variety of dance styles including; Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz & Tap

Circle Stage
2013 06 08 15:15 Saturday 3:15pm

Chasing the Sky

Alternative Indie rock in a different vein

City Stage
2013 06 08 15:30 Saturday 3:30pm

The Proulx Brothers

Kingston Trio Style Folk Music

Outer Fringe Stage
2013 06 08 15:30 Saturday 3:30pm

The Weatherheads

High energy alt/country rock

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 08 15:45 Saturday 3:45pm

Flat River Dance Company

Dances choreographed by Miranda Haywood-Curry, Joseph Curry and Anna Gottschalk

Calder Stage
2013 06 08 15:45 Saturday 3:45pm

Ned Rouse

Artist/Songwriter/Reporter with alternative songs

Fountain Stage
2013 06 08 15:45 Saturday 3:45pm

Kevin Kammeraad

Poetry, Puppetry, Music and More “Unplugged”

County Courthouse
2013 06 08 15:45 Saturday 3:45pm

Expressions Dance Academy - Silver Team

Dance

Circle Stage
2013 06 08 15:45 Saturday 3:45pm

Scintillating Sopranos- Mary Dean and Barbara Witham McCargar with Bill Marfink, accompanist

Lyric sopranos Mary Dean & Barbara McCargar perform a variety of classical duets

GR Art Museum
2013 06 08 16:00 Saturday 4:00pm

VALENTIGER

Rich 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 Ensemble

Big Band Jazz

Circle Stage
2013 06 08 16:00 Saturday 4:00pm

The Steve Hilger Jazz Quintet

Comtemporary arrangements of jazz standards

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 08 16:15 Saturday 4:15pm

West Michigan Gay Men’s Chorus

Excerpts from 5th Anniversary Celebrate Show

Calder Stage
2013 06 08 16:15 Saturday 4:15pm

The Westwinds

Chamber 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 COMPANY

Various dance styles

Circle Stage
2013 06 08 16:45 Saturday 4:45pm

MyMcGrawShow

Tim McGraw tribute artist

City Stage
2013 06 08 16:45 Saturday 4:45pm

Scott Usadel

Tales of Jack – from long ago

County Courthouse
2013 06 08 17:00 Saturday 5:00pm

Rebecca Russcher

Mezzo Soprano program spanning two centuries and a variety of styles

GR Art Museum
2013 06 08 17:00 Saturday 5:00pm

Ada Dance Academy

Dancers performing a variety of dance styles including; Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz & Tap

Calder Stage
2013 06 08 17:00 Saturday 5:00pm

Mark Swanson

Acoustic music and singing, featuring Mark’s handmade instruments.

Outer Fringe Stage
2013 06 08 17:15 Saturday 5:15pm

Left Hand Daisy

A mix of alternative and pop on the rocks with a twist of lime

City Stage
2013 06 08 17:15 Saturday 5:15pm

Steve Falvo

The Pick-a-Roo and other Stories for Young Folk and Families

County Courthouse
2013 06 08 17:15 Saturday 5:15pm

Wicker Basket

A guy with a basket on his head makes electronic music.

Fountain Stage
2013 06 08 17:15 Saturday 5:15pm

Orquesta Candela

Latin Orquesta

Circle Stage
2013 06 08 17:30 Saturday 5:30pm

Mary Rademacher & Tom Hagen Trio

Ain’t we got fun?

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 08 17:45 Saturday 5:45pm

StorySpinners of Grand Rapids

Tales For All to Enjoy

County Courthouse
2013 06 08 17:45 Saturday 5:45pm

Sunday Night Funnies

Stand-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 Bierschbach

Singer / Songwriter

Outer Fringe Stage
2013 06 08 17:45 Saturday 5:45pm

Frontline Community Church Band

Church band

Circle Stage
2013 06 08 18:00 Saturday 6:00pm

Grand Rapids Sweet Adelines

Award -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 Band

High energy, up-beat country

City Stage
2013 06 08 18:15 Saturday 6:15pm

Jobot

JOBOT, 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 Machine

A blend of Blues, Folk, Classic Rock influences.

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 08 18:30 Saturday 6:30pm

Kent Philharmonia Orchestra

Selections of light symphonic pops music, popular musicals, and jazz tunes.

Circle Stage
2013 06 08 18:30 Saturday 6:30pm

Open Mic

Sign up starting Friday for 10 minute time slots.

Outer Fringe Stage
2013 06 08 18:45 Saturday 6:45pm

Grown Folks

Alternative/Neo Soul/ Hip Hop

Fountain Stage
2013 06 08 18:45 Saturday 6:45pm

Ejection Seat

Hard rock from Comstock Park, Mi

City Stage
2013 06 08 18:45 Saturday 6:45pm

Trio Allegro

A 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 Buffalo

Original Alternative Rock

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 08 18:45 Saturday 6:45pm

Steve Anzivino Electric Band

Contemporary Jazz and Fusion

Calder Stage
2013 06 08 19:30 Saturday 7:30pm

krystal kleer

A hip hop jazz band

Circle Stage
2013 06 08 19:30 Saturday 7:30pm

Pistolbrides

I think of myself as a complete mystery. To myself. ~Sun Ra

City Stage
2013 06 08 19:30 Saturday 7:30pm

Common Shiner

Indie 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 Quartet

A varied program of standard saxophone quartet literature

GR Art Museum
2013 06 08 19:30 Saturday 7:30pm

My Thin Place

Acoustic Jazz with open space for improv

Fountain Stage
2013 06 08 19:30 Saturday 7:30pm

Hark Up Horns

Gospel 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 Choir

Directed by Pastor Marvin Sapp

Calder Stage
2013 06 08 20:15 Saturday 8:15pm

Jim Crawford Band

Grand Rapids funk rock is reunited

Circle Stage
2013 06 08 20:15 Saturday 8:15pm

Our Rock

Christian Rock

City Stage
2013 06 08 20:15 Saturday 8:15pm

13th Hour

Classic rock, pop and originals

Fountain Stage
2013 06 08 20:15 Saturday 8:15pm

XIT18

XIT18 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

Embellish

Handbell Choir directed by Stephanie Wiltse

GR Art Museum
2013 06 08 21:00 Saturday 9:00pm

Head

Feel the 3

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 08 21:00 Saturday 9:00pm

MrWhooha

80s 90s and Top 40 pop rock and dance music

Circle Stage
2013 06 08 21:00 Saturday 9:00pm

AG Silver

Soaring, engaging modern rock with unexpected twists and turns

City Stage
2013 06 08 21:00 Saturday 9:00pm

SilentBark

Expect to hear anything from Adele to Zepplin

Calder Stage
2013 06 08 21:00 Saturday 9:00pm

Neil Jacobs - World 12-String Guitar

Masterful Gypsy, Classical, & World, 12-string guitar

Outer Fringe Stage
2013 06 09 10:00 Sunday 10:00am

Ada Dance Academy

Dancers performing a variety of dance styles including; Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz & Tap

Circle Stage
2013 06 09 10:00 Sunday 10:00am

Harmony Dance Source

Tribute 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 Quartet

Original arrangements of jazz and their own compositions

City Stage
2013 06 09 10:30 Sunday 10:30am

Nicholas James and the Bandwagon

Americana music and dancing

City Stage
2013 06 09 10:30 Sunday 10:30am

Senior Steppers

Energetic senior jazz/tap dance group

Calder Stage
2013 06 09 10:30 Sunday 10:30am

Expressions Dance Academy - Gold Team

Gold team – dance

Circle Stage
2013 06 09 10:45 Sunday 10:45am

Dance Creations

Dance Creations celebrating dance.

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 09 11:00 Sunday 11:00am

Mind’s Eye

Modern mainstream jazz with an edge, focusing on standards and originals

Calder Stage
2013 06 09 11:00 Sunday 11:00am

Tom Messink

Singer-Song Writer – Me and my guitar.

City Stage
2013 06 09 11:00 Sunday 11:00am

Over The Top Academy Of Dance

Ballet, jazz, tap and hip-hop

Circle Stage
2013 06 09 11:15 Sunday 11:15am

Miss Rosanne’s School of Dance

Sparklin’ Showstoppers Hip Hop and jazz dance

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 09 11:30 Sunday 11:30am

Mick Nasty And The Bullets

Straight 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 Dance

Ballet, jazz, tap and hip-hop

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 09 11:30 Sunday 11:30am

Caledonia Dance & Music Center

Top-notch dance variety

Circle Stage
2013 06 09 11:45 Sunday 11:45am

Jubal Brass

Gospel & classical music to the worship & praise of our Lord Jesus Christ

Calder Stage
2013 06 09 11:45 Sunday 11:45am

East of Ransom

Piano Rock.

Fountain Stage
2013 06 09 12:00 Sunday 12:00pm

The Waxines

Hard 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 Blue

Driving 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 Finalists

The 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 Branches

Acoustic folk/rock

Fountain Stage
2013 06 09 12:45 Sunday 12:45pm

Gloria Cangelosi

Stories to make You Move (for the 5-10 year olds)

County Courthouse
2013 06 09 12:45 Sunday 12:45pm

Scatterdome

Crop circle rock originals.

City Stage
2013 06 09 13:00 Sunday 1:00pm

The Strain

Family band of Andy Willey of The Willeys

Fountain Stage
2013 06 09 13:00 Sunday 1:00pm

Hearts In Step Christian Dance Academy

Hearts In Step Christian Dance Academy

Calder Stage
2013 06 09 13:00 Sunday 1:00pm

John Andrews

Singer/songwriter

Outer Fringe Stage
2013 06 09 13:00 Sunday 1:00pm

jeffery wyckoff-piano

Solo piano, light jazz, pop with some classics.

GR Art Museum
2013 06 09 13:15 Sunday 1:15pm

Wisaal

Arabic, 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 Tunas

Eclectic Acoustic

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 09 13:30 Sunday 1:30pm

Rick Hopkins

Independent singer/songwriter from Saranac, Mi.

City Stage
2013 06 09 13:30 Sunday 1:30pm

Leah Joy

Singer-songwriter plays quirky covers and originals.

Fountain Stage
2013 06 09 13:30 Sunday 1:30pm

Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra

Big band jazz

Calder Stage
2013 06 09 13:45 Sunday 1:45pm

Shir Shalom Chorus

Jewish Contemporary and Traditional Songs, directed by Bill Marfink

GR Art Museum
2013 06 09 13:45 Sunday 1:45pm

Dale Evenhouse 60’s Folk Singer

Folk music, folk-rock, and love songs from the 60’s

Outer Fringe Stage
2013 06 09 13:45 Sunday 1:45pm

John Ladegast

More “Once Upon a Time” at Festival

County Courthouse
2013 06 09 14:00 Sunday 2:00pm

Alive

Lay music ministry group

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 09 14:00 Sunday 2:00pm

Kentwood Community Church Choir

Energetic multi-ethnic worship choir, kickin’ band and smokin’ horns

Circle Stage
2013 06 09 14:15 Sunday 2:15pm

Larry Triezenberg

Traditional country, folk, & blues songs & instrumentals with fingerstyle guitar

Outer Fringe Stage
2013 06 09 14:15 Sunday 2:15pm

Pacific Island Dancers

Hawaiin Hula and Tahitian Dance

Calder Stage
2013 06 09 14:15 Sunday 2:15pm

Three’s a Crowd

Top 40 and Classic Rock

Fountain Stage
2013 06 09 14:15 Sunday 2:15pm

Gary Sironen

Songs of worship and praise

City Stage
2013 06 09 14:30 Sunday 2:30pm

Don Sikkema & Robert Byrens

Art song favorites in English, German & Spanish

GR Art Museum
2013 06 09 14:30 Sunday 2:30pm

Caledonia Dance & Music Center

Top-notch dance variety

Calder Stage
2013 06 09 14:45 Sunday 2:45pm

Rochelle and the Spoilers

Blues Rock with an edge

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 09 14:45 Sunday 2:45pm

Shimmie Pearl

Nobody 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 Choir

Energetic renditions of your favorite gospel hymns

Circle Stage
2013 06 09 15:00 Sunday 3:00pm

Evidence Jazz Group

Hard Bop/ Modern Mainstream Jazz

Calder Stage
2013 06 09 15:00 Sunday 3:00pm

Catherine Jandernoa, vocalist and Bill Marfink, accompanist

Mostly Broadway, Contemporary, and Irish Vocal Solos

GR Art Museum
2013 06 09 15:00 Sunday 3:00pm

Bowery

Dynamic, fun, original alternative rock and pop

City Stage
2013 06 09 15:15 Sunday 3:15pm

Master Arts’ Street Theatre

Storytelling with audience participation.

Fifth Third Parking Lot
2013 06 09 15:15 Sunday 3:15pm

Signal Trip

High energy, guitar-centric classic hard rock

Fountain Stage
2013 06 09 15:30 Sunday 3:30pm

IMANI Singers of Grand Rapids

Faith-based gospel, spirituals, and social justice music

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 09 15:45 Sunday 3:45pm

Dale Osborn

Fingerstyle acoustic guitar and vocals

Outer Fringe Stage
2013 06 09 15:45 Sunday 3:45pm

Caledonia Dance & Music Center

Top-notch dance variety

Calder Stage
2013 06 09 15:45 Sunday 3:45pm

Ensemble Montage

Classical Chamber Music

GR Art Museum
2013 06 09 15:45 Sunday 3:45pm

ChupaCobras

Swingabilly

City Stage
2013 06 09 16:00 Sunday 4:00pm

Grand Rapids & District Pipe Band

One of West Michigan’s oldest and awarding winning Bagpipe and Drum bands

Calder Stage
2013 06 09 16:00 Sunday 4:00pm

The Willeys

Original folk-rock

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 09 16:00 Sunday 4:00pm

Simien the Whale

Indie/Alt-Pop

Fountain Stage
2013 06 09 16:15 Sunday 4:15pm

PotatoeBabies

22 years of Music, Cake, and Beachballs from Rev Charles’ PotatoeBabies

City Stage
2013 06 09 16:15 Sunday 4:15pm

Nature Lane

Eclectic 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, Piano

Clarinet, Bassoon and Piano

GR Art Museum
2013 06 09 16:45 Sunday 4:45pm

Crisi and Band

Unique 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 Ramblers

Crafting and singing songs of the Michigan experience

Outer Fringe Stage
2013 06 09 16:45 Sunday 4:45pm

Creative Arts Repertoire Ensemble

Glory & Honor, a liturgical piece performed by the Ensemble & Apprentices

Calder Stage
2013 06 09 16:45 Sunday 4:45pm

The KohKohs

Folk/rock group led by married couple Joshua & Alexis Kohns

Clock Tower Stage
2013 06 09 17:00 Sunday 5:00pm

Awards

People’s Choice Awards

Calder Stage
2013 06 09 17:14 Sunday 5:14pm

Antiphon Brass

Renaissance to contemporary, with ceremonial, liturgical, and concert music

GR Art Museum
2013 06 09 17:15 Sunday 5:15pm

Bethel Abundant Life Center Choir

Gospel choir

Calder Stage

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