Mackinaw City
Jordan Hamilton
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesCellist and vocalist Jordan Hamilton http://www.jordanhamiltonmusic.com/ is a mix of mastery and maverick musicality; hip-hop influenced, rhythmically layered, melodically robust. Avant garde, folk-soul music, a key to navigate space, time, and change, gracefully, for those who use it. Driven by diversity, drawn to the cello’s tone, cosmic strings calling souls home. “Plucking, sawing, pounding and caressing […]
Tip of the Mitt Songwriters
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesSean Miller, Kevin Johnson, Lara Fullford & Liz Thorp will be performing an "in the round" concert on the last leg of their UP Spring Tour.
The Bootstrap Boys
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesTheir live show comes in two flavors: Hot and Extra Hot with a little bit of that secret recipe that keeps you coming back again and again. Serving up plain and simple country music, The Bootstrap Boys make the kind of honest fare that will stick to your ribs and make you feel warm inside.
Waterbaby Brass Band
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesThe Waterbaby Brass Band is a tight jazz-funk trio from Petoskey, MI that formed in 2021. When the group was nearing the end of high school they decided to keep playing music together. Their unique sound combine the rhythms of funk, hip-hop, and world music with harmonic ideas of traditional jazz. Whether you’re a seasoned […]
Hannah Harris & Lori Cleland
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesHannah Harris is a fiddler and singer based in mid-Michigan, with a love of sharing the heart of Irish traditional music. She spent a year living in Cork City Ireland, where she got an MA in Ethnomusicology. She's joined on guitar by multi-instrumentalist, Lori Cleland, who has returned to her love of folk music in her […]
John Piatek & Friends
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesJohn Piatek & Friends are best friends. It doesn’t take long for you to notice when watching this Northern Michigan indie rock trio, or listening to their latest release, EP 2. John Piatek (guitar, vocals), Madeline Ross (keyboards, vocals), and Jake Myers (drums, vocals) do everything together, from songwriting to trading vocals and swapping instruments, […]
Myk Rise
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesMyk Rise https://www.facebook.com/myk.rise is an entertainer who has performed throughout his home state of Michigan as a solo artist and as a member of various incarnations of his band for over 30 years. His repertoire includes over 500 songs from the 50's on up to the present. He currently divides his time between Mackinac Island for […]
Botala
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesBotala blends the sounds of traditional Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music with house and Afro Beat, including live percussion and live looping. Originally conceived purely as a looping project, I've grown to describe this as a "DJ project with live elements". Great for salsa, merengue, samba, and all kinds of dancing. Greg Vadnais is a drummer, […]
Jon Archambault Band
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesArguably northern Michigan’s premier blues band, the Jon Archambault Band blows audiences away with their soul, funk, and rock infused BLUES! Band members include: Matt Marsh - Vocals & Bass Guitar, Matt Prorok - Keyboards & Vocals, and Larry Hammond - Drums & Vocals, and Jon Archambault on Guitar and Vocals.
John Piatek & Friends
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesJohn Piatek & Friends are best friends. It doesn’t take long for you to notice when watching this Northern Michigan indie rock trio, or listening to their latest release, EP 2. John Piatek (guitar, vocals), Madeline Ross (keyboards, vocals), and Jake Myers (drums, vocals) do everything together, from songwriting to trading vocals and swapping instruments, […]
Steel & Wood
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesSTEEL & WOOD http://www.steelandwoodbluegrass.com is a Bluegrass band based from Petoskey, Michigan. Offering heartfelt, traditional music with roots emanating from Southern Appalachia and harkening back to American railroad culture. Their repertoire spans the works of Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley, Jim and Jesse McReynolds and many others, plus a sampling of original tunes, classic country and folk/rock […]
Botala
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesBotala https://www.gregvadnaismusic.com blends the sounds of traditional Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music with house and Afro Beat, including live percussion and live looping. Originally conceived purely as a looping project, I've grown to describe this as a "DJ project with live elements". Great for salsa, merengue, samba, and all kinds of dancing. Greg Vadnais is a drummer, […]
John Piatek & Friends
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesJohn Piatek & Friends https://www.instagram.com/johnpiatekandfriends/ are best friends. It doesn’t take long for you to notice when watching this Northern Michigan indie rock trio, or listening to their latest release, EP 2. John Piatek (guitar, vocals), Madeline Ross (keyboards, vocals), and Jake Myers (drums, vocals) do everything together, from songwriting to trading vocals and swapping instruments, […]
Great Lakes Brass
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesGreat Lakes Brass https://www.facebook.com/GreatLakesBrass/ is inspired by New Orleans traditions, where brass bands express the pulse of communities; celebrating life, mourning loss, and looking ahead. Reverence for history is intertwined with ongoing creative adaptation, and our pledge to play it forward. Come see Great Lakes Brass blow some horns, share some musically captivating melodies & make […]
Remnose
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesRemnose https://www.remnose.com/ is a four-piece indie folk/rock band out of Detroit, MI. Originally formed as a singer-songwriter project by Marlon Morton, the songs of Remnose take inspiration from spending time outside & connecting with the natural world. Marlon is joined by his brother Carson, pedal-steel player Sam Sparling and bassist Alex Wildner to bring forth tunes […]
Birds of Prey
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesBirds of Prey https://www.birdsofpreymi.com/ are a progressive Bluegrass band and bond between brothers in music. Composed of Aaron Brooks (Guitar), Thayer Niemi (Upright Bass), Rob Wardell (Mandolin), and Jayson Brooks (Banjo), their music is layered and loveable, human and huggable. Dance, be merry, be joyful, be free! Rapid Nu-Grass with space to breathe; a reminder that […]
Dixon’s Violin
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesBiere de Mac is excited to welcome Dixon's Violin http://www.dixonsviolin.com to our Backyard this summer! You've never heard violin like this! The world's premier visionary violinist, Dixon's life mission is to inspire people - and he has done so across North America, including giving three TED talks/performances, over ten years at Burning Man, plus radio, TV, and film […]
John Piatek & Friends
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesJohn Piatek & Friends https://www.instagram.com/johnpiatekandfriends/ are best friends. It doesn’t take long for you to notice when watching this Northern Michigan indie rock trio, or listening to their latest release, EP 2. John Piatek (guitar, vocals), Madeline Ross (keyboards, vocals), and Jake Myers (drums, vocals) do everything together, from songwriting to trading vocals and swapping instruments, […]
Electric Soul
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesElectric Soul https://www.facebook.com/electricsoulmusic/ is a group of 4 passionate musicians residing in Northern Michigan. With roots in Rock and Country, their combined sound is sure to be something to remember. Founded in 2011 as a duo acoustic act by Brett Harfert (vocals & guitar) and Dave Covell (vocals & percussion). Playing in several different venues all […]
231 Groove Unit Ft. DJ Ras Macro, Botala & Medicinal Groove
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesThe 231 Groove Unit is Medicinal Groove https://medicinalgroove.com/ + Botala https://www.gregvadnaismusic.com + DJ Ras Marco. What it equals is a nonstop live music experience. Tasty soul and boogie vinyl records spinning. A live, original funk band playing. World rhythms and percussion energizing. Ain’t nothin’ but a party that features Northern Michigans expert gurus of groove! If you […]
Pajamas
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesPajamas is the Ann Arbor, Michigan based quartet that creates their own unique blend of psychedelic improvisational rock and funk music. The exploratory sound is born from a close and cohesive musical relationship. The band performs a diverse mix of covers and original music, satisfying listeners of any genre bias. Every live performance is a […]
The Pistil Whips
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesThe Pistil Whips http://www.thepistilwhips.com are a new duo based out of Boyne City, MI. They combine the styles of funk, blues, and jazz to make a sound all their own. Eric Dane Jaqua plays the revolutionary Farmer Foot Drums (a drum set operated with the feet only), guitar and vocals simultaneously. With William "Love" LaTournuea on […]
John Piatek & Friends
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesJohn Piatek & Friends are best friends. It doesn’t take long for you to notice when watching this Northern Michigan indie rock trio, or listening to their latest release, EP 2. John Piatek (guitar, vocals), Madeline Ross (keyboards, vocals), and Jake Myers (drums, vocals) do everything together, from songwriting to trading vocals and swapping instruments, […]
The Wallens
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesThe Wallens have brought their close-knit harmony vocals and storytelling to Australia, Europe, and across the US at events like the Telluride Blues Fest. Originally hailing from Kentucky, Molly is a classically-trained vocalist and percussionist with experience in opera and bluegrass alike. Guitarist/vocalist Brian Keith Wallen won 2nd place in the 2015 International Blues Challenge and was also named "Artist of the Year" by […]
Crosscut Kings
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesCrosscut Kings is Jim Bonney (guitars, vocals) and Charlie “Hipps” Witthoeft (harmonicas, vocals). They’ve opened for Laith Al Saadi, The Crane Wives, and Rick Estrin and the Nightcats; they’ve shared stages with Guy Forsyth, Ronnie Shellist, and the Chris O’Leary Band. Their blend of old-school acoustic blues, roots renditions of modern songs, as well as […]
The Gasoline Gypsies
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesMore Live Music in Mackinaw City! As fresh sounding as they are retro, the Gasoline Gypsies, https://thegasolinegypsies.com evoke the spirit of rock and roll as it was originally intended…it’s music that helps us all forget our cares, free our souls, and jam together. Their original songs feature unifying, foot-stomping anthems of life, that inspire their multi-generational […]
John Piatek & Friends
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesJohn Piatek & Friends are best friends. It doesn’t take long for you to notice when watching this Northern Michigan indie rock trio, or listening to their latest release, EP 2. John Piatek (guitar, vocals), Madeline Ross (keyboards, vocals), and Jake Myers (drums, vocals) do everything together, from songwriting to trading vocals and swapping instruments, […]
Charlie Millard Band
Biere de Mac 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, MACKINAW CITY, MI, United StatesFrom Michigan’s northern lower peninsula, the Charlie Millard Band https://www.facebook.com/CharlieMillardBand has developed a unique sound, voice and thought-provoking lyrics/poetry of their own, with tones of an indie-Americana style that is reminiscent of a Seventies’ folk/rock, singer/songwriter. Always playing lots of festivals and venues across the Midwest and Canada, including Earthwork Harvest Gathering, BlissFest, FarmBlock Fest, Shorts […]