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LIVE ON STAGE
The musical duo 2nd Shot! will be the featured performers Live on Stage at the Port Austin Farmers Market on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
2nd Shot! is John Cotaling and Garry Valentine, two SE Michigan music veterans who joined forces in 2021. They describe the music they play as “singer/songwriter” with a touch of country and classic rock with an acoustic touch.
Finnigans Cross will be the featured performer Live on Stage at the Port Austin Farmers Market Saturday, June 8, 2024.
The acoustic collaboration of Vickie Vader (Akron, MI) and Tom Krause (Caro, MI) will perform an eclectic mix of acoustic Celtic and light rock music. Vickie is a multi-instrumentalist, performing on the hammered dulcimer, bass guitar, penny whistle and more, and sings lead and harmonies. Tom is a virtuoso guitarist and gifted vocalist. Together they make memorable music you will truly enjoy.
Thumb region singer-songwriter, Sarah Schingeck, will perform Live on Stage at the Port Austin Farmers Market on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Sarah describes her music as a blend of folk and acoustic, with a focus on the hopeful, thoughtful, tender, spirit-filled, silly, clever, and positive.
Vinny Charles will be the featured performer Live on Stage at the Port Austin Farmers Market Saturday, June 22, 2024.
The Bad Axe native performs a mix of original songs, a hybrid of folk rock, country, and blues, as well as classic rock tunes. He began writing songs at age 11 and said that he has been influenced by musical styles including rock n’ roll, classic country, bluegrass, reggae, blues, and heavy metal.
Mike Ward will be the featured entertainer Live on Stage at the Port Austin Farmers Market on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
Mike performs lyric-driven, simple Americana and folk songs. Currently living in Detroit, Mike grew up listening to the Irish music of the Clancy Brothers and singing in church choirs. His influences are the likes of Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, and John Prine. The songs that Mike writes are a combination of stories and life lessons that are still being learned.
The musical group Ruby, T & Valentine will be the featured performers Live on Stage at the Port Austin Farmers Market on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
The talented trio, featuring Robin Moore on lead vocals/percussion, Tom Moore on bass/vocals, and Garry Valentine on guitar/vocals, offers up a dynamic mix of classic rock and old-school country music.
The Lake Orion, MI-based musical duo O’Dwyer Brothers will perform Live on Stage at the Port Austin Farmers Market on Saturday, July 20, 2024.
The O'Dwyer Brothers have performed Irish, folk, and classic rock in Michigan for over 30 years. Song styles ranging from Irish pub, folk ballads, and 70’s rock will surely delight you. So, bring your family, friends, and your dancin' shoes!
Dennis Pilaske will perform Live on Stage at the Port Austin Famers Market on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Dennis grew up in nearby Port Hope, and has been a singer, songwriter, and guitar player for most of his life. His parents, Emerson and Irene, have been active in the Huron County music scene since the 1950s, and he grew up making music with them, his sisters, uncle, cousins, his children, and many more in this musical family.
Matt Watroba will be the featured performer “Live On Stage” at the Port Austin Farmers Market on Saturday, August 3, 2024.
Matt sings and writes songs of compassion, inner strength, humor, and everyday living. Many know Matt Watroba as the voice of folk music in Michigan for his work with WDET–Detroit Public Radio.
The Thumb-based band “Ourselves” will be the featured entertainers Live on Stage at the Port Austin Farmers Market on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Ourselves consists of brothers Tom and Walt Schlichting, and Lynn Surbrook. Ourselves performs Irish ballads, Americana, songs of Michigan and the Great Lakes, sea shanties, and might even throw in a couple of dance tunes or a little Hank Williams or Buddy Holly.
Dan Valeen will be the featured performer Live on Stage at the Port Austin Farmers Market on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
Valeen is a virtuoso guitar player and an accomplished vocalist. He is conversant in jazz, rock & roll, blues, bluegrass & Dixieland, and has played with some of the most talented entertainers in the Detroit area.
Ean Elliot will be the featured entertainer Live on Stage at the Port Austin Farmers Market on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Ean performs on acoustic guitar, harmonica, and vocals. He enjoys playing covers and occasionally writing his own stuff to share with the world. Ean has played in previous Porch Fests and plays at venues throughout the area.
Local area performers The XoXo’s will entertain Live on Stage at the Port Austin Farmers Market on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
Local area musical group The XoXo’s will entertain Live on Stage at the Port Austin Farmers Market on Saturday, September 2. The group featuring Bobby Manila (vocals/guitar), Jason Baker (bass/vocals) and Dustin Stier (drums/vocals) performs covers and originals including, but not limited to Jim Croce, Fleetwood Mac, Smashing Pumpkins, and 80 & 90’s to current pop radio.
Sonas will be the featured performer “Live On Stage” at the Port Austin Farmers Market on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
Sonas performs a blend of music from around the world played on many traditional instruments including the hammered dulcimer, fiddle, mandolin, Irish whistle, bouzouki, concertina, guitar, and hurdy-gurdy. Audiences in the past have given “Sonas” many a standing ovation as thanks for the music, which brings such “happiness and contentment” – the meaning of the word “Sonas.”
Grand Rapids-based musical artist, Matt Gabriel, will be the featured performer Live on Stage at the Port Austin Farmers Market on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Matt is a singer/songwriter who has spent over a decade writing and performing music around the country. He delivers the quality of Folk and Blues music you would expect from an artist who grew up between Chicago and Detroit.
VILLAGE GREEN
Roger Hackelberg performs at Friday Night Live on the Village Green! Enjoy live music from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair! Village Green Shops are open from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Sibling Revelry performs at Friday Night Live on the Village Green! Enjoy live music from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair! Village Green Shops are open from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Kenny Lang performs at Friday Night Live on the Village Green! Enjoy live music from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair! Village Green Shops are open from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Still Running performs at Friday Night Live on the Village Green! Enjoy live music from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair! Village Green Shops are open from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Douglas Wilson performs at Friday Night Live on the Village Green! Enjoy live music from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair! Village Green Shops are open from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Mike Ward performs at Friday Night Live on the Village Green! Enjoy live music from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair! Village Green Shops are open from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Frank & Jude performs at Friday Night Live on the Village Green! Enjoy live music from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair! Village Green Shops are open from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Kenny Lang performs at Friday Night Live on the Village Green! Enjoy live music from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair! Village Green Shops are open from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Still Running performs at Friday Night Live on the Village Green! Enjoy live music from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair! Village Green Shops are open from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Roger Hackelberg performs at Friday Night Live on the Village Green! Enjoy live music from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair! Village Green Shops are open from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Tim Neumeyer performs at Friday Night Live on the Village Green! Enjoy live music from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair! Village Green Shops are open from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Circle of Friends performs at Friday Night Live on the Village Green! Enjoy live music from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair! Village Green Shops are open from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Ean Elliott performs at Friday Night Live on the Village Green! Enjoy live music from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair! Village Green Shops are open from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Huron Out performs at Friday Night Live on the Village Green! Enjoy live music from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair! Village Green Shops are open from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Join us for another beautiful celebration of live music throughout Port Austin on Saturday, June 22, from 1-5 PM.
Once again the beautiful lakeside town of Port Austin will open its arms to musicians and music lovers alike, for an afternoon full of free live music, dancing, and of course, fun! Click for more information.
BIRD CREEK FARMS
DARK SKY LODGE + TAVERN
LAKE STREET LOCAL
PAK’S BACKYARD
Huron Out will perform from 5 to 8 pm on Friday, May 24th, 2024 at PAK’S Backyard near downtown Port Austin.
A duo playing music live from the '60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s as well as current music!
Cody Lee Vest will perform from 5 to 8 pm on Saturday, May 25th, 2024 at PAK’S Backyard near downtown Port Austin.
Cody is a singer /songwriter from the thumb of Michigan playing covers and originals with a deep soulful sound.
Tryin’ Or Best will perform from 2 to 5 pm on Sunday, May 26th, 2024 at PAK’S Backyard near downtown Port Austin.
A trio of musicians from Frankenmuth with an eclectic taste and style. They play an incredibly broad selection of cover songs from Billy Joel to Zeppelin and even that one song by Celine Dion from Titanic...
Brian McCosky will perform from 5 to 8 pm on Friday, May 31st, 2024 at PAK’S Backyard near downtown Port Austin.
Singer-songwriter from Northern Michigan skilled in live looping and original music.
Amelia Oke will perform from 5 to 8 pm on Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at PAK’S Backyard near downtown Port Austin.
Michigan solo acoustic singer-songwriter playing covers and originals
Waggoner will perform from 2 to 5 pm on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 at PAK’S Backyard near downtown Port Austin.
Jason Waggoner is a lyrically-driven sing-songwriter from Flint Michigan with a folk-country flair.
Rollin’ Duo will perform from 2 to 5 pm on Friday, June 7th, 2024 at PAK’S Backyard near downtown Port Austin.
Duo playing a wide variety of classic and contemporary covers of Rock, Blues, Country, and Folk music.
Chase Singer will perform from 5 to 8 pm on Saturday, June 8th, 2024 at PAK’S Backyard near downtown Port Austin.
Chase Singer, formerly the lead guitarist of the Michigan-based alternative rock band Loud Thoughts, has embarked on a solo career, creating his own unique brand of music
Barney Fritz Band will perform from 2 to 5 pm on Sunday, June 9th, 2024 at PAK’S Backyard near downtown Port Austin.
Experienced classic rock/blues/country/Motown cover band for all occasions!