Movin' and Groovin' with Molly

Last night, I enjoyed Molly's self-described "Soul, Indie, Pop, r&b, Funk, VIBES!" at Fennville's City Square Park Amphitheater.

Folk finds Fennville

Two duos, Flagship Romance (at right) and The Rough & Tumble (at left), brought their Americana folk sounds to Fennville's City Square Park Amphitheater last night.

Michigan supergroup harmonies raise hair, social consciousness

Last night, I witnessed The Rebel Eves' "Powerful Songs; Hair Raising Harmonies" at Fennville's City Square Park Amphitheater.

Sweet Summer Swing

I enjoyed Sweet Dee & the Wild Honeys' "Authentic Americana, Country Western, Swing & Jazz through the lens of a Midwestern Girl from the north" last night at Fennville's City Square Park Amphitheater.

Multi-instrumentalists manifest memorable musical moments

Yesterday, I experienced the genre-defying, wildly talented musical duo Handmade Moments in Capizzo Studio's backyard.

Flavor and Flair in Fennville

The Tejano Sound Band brought their flavor and flair to Fennville's City Square Park Amphitheater last night.

Holland residents treated to international tunes

On Sunday, I witnessed the Holland Samba School and the Chelsea House Orchestra perform at the Holland Ice Park.

Brass in the Grass

I loved hearing the Great Lakes Brass band's New-Orleans-inspired jubilation sounds last night at the Red Horse Center.

Bilingual chanteuse delivers commanding jazz set

Yesterday afternoon, I witnessed the marvelous Mexican jazz vocalist Lucía perform at the Blue Llama Jazz Club and Restaurant in Ann Arbor.

Art in Motion

I experienced the sensational sounds of jazz supergroup ARTEMIS last night at Western Michigan University's Dalton Center Recital Hall. The concert was a feature of this year's Gilmore Piano Festival.

Ringing the Opening Bell

Last night, renowned, Grammy-Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell graced the stage at Kalazmazoo's Chenery Auditorium, accompanied by Shai Wosner on piano. The recital was a special pre-festival concert on the eve of this year's Gilmore Piano Festival. No photographs were permitted.

Swingin' at the Park

The Dirk Quinn Band (above) brought their mix of jazz and funk to the Park Theatre last night. I was curious about their sound, but was most excited to hear the opener, Third Coast Swing Band, again.

Let Freedom Swing!

I savored the sounds of the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra at the Park Theatre yesterday afternoon.

A Full Circle Moment

Last night, I greatly enjoyed quality jazz at Noto's Old World Italian Dining from the John Shea Trio, who provided my very first live jazz experience, back in the mid-to-late 90s, at Hope College's Knickerbocker Theatre. I had the opportunity to tell John about the full circle moment and he responded by gifting me an autographed copy of their brand-new vinyl record!

Bringing the Blues to Holland

I experienced the music of award-winning blues artist John Nemeth at the Park Theatre last night and was especially impressed with his young guitarist, Sean McDonald.

Last Night at Lucy's

Last night at Lucy's, I enjoyed the smooth jazz stylings of Jazz 150, featuring Eddy Curtis (right) on flugelhorn, trumpet and vocals.

Legendary jazz quartet celebrates 40 years together

The Branford Marsalis Quartet thrilled a sold-out audience at St. Cecilia Music Center last night.

South Bend saxophonist swings on the lakeshore

Tonight, the Don Lerman Quintet brought "West Coast Jazz: Into the Cool" to the OxBow House, featuring Jim Cooper on vibraphone, Rob Hartman on bass, Fred Knapp on drums, and Jason Werkema on guitar.

Acclaimed international act Ladysmith Black Mambazo entertained, educated

Grammy-Award-winning South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo brought their signature storytelling style to Hope College's Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts last night.

Bagpipes and Accordians and Whistles! Oh, my!

Last night, the Scottish folk/pop/rock band Skerryvore entertained folks at the Holland Civic Center.