Asamu Johnson & The Associates of the Blues

Keeping blues alive.

Based in Grand Rapids, Asamu Johnson and his band have performed across the nation at various festivals, night clubs, and other venues. They opened for Blues legend Koko Taylor and have played at notable venues including the Chenango Blues Fest in Norwich, New York, Teddy’s Juke Joint in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and the Pee Dee Blues Bash in Florence, South Carolina.

The Bootstrap Boys

Friday, June 18

The Bootstrap Boys come by way of Grand Rapids, Michigan so there’s a Northern flavor to their tunes that might take you by surprise if you’ve never played country music for the black bears on the Keweenaw Peninsula or sang your way to the middle of Lake Michigan en route to a wild and magical island like we have.

FlyLiteGemini

Friday, June 25

From the first note to the last, FlyLiteGemini play and sing every note with passion and intensity as they push aside the veil and travel through the musical ether to create a unique experience through repeating themes of love, hope, and the soul's journey through dark and light. FlyLiteGemini draws inspiration from some of the world's greatest rock and roll band's, and mix pop sensibilities with spur of the moment musical creations into their own original Alt Folk/Blues Rock sound.

Guitar UP!

Friday, July 2

Guitar UP! is a retro/modern surf band from Kalamazoo.  They play instrumentals that echo the sounds of the beach, the spy thriller, and the spaghetti western.  Combining original tunes and arrangements of choice classics, Guitar UP! creates a feel good vibe while taking some surprising sonic turns.

Deep Greens & Blues

Friday, July 9

Deep Greens & Blues is a down-home alt country group from Grand Rapids. Blending soulful harmonies and artisan-crafted songwriting, the band explores the roots, country, and folk traditions, creating new vibes inspired by old sounds.

Hollywood Makeout with special guest Lazy Genius

Friday, August 13

Grand Rapids garage surf heroes Hollywood Makeout make a return to the Allegan Riverfront Stage with their friends and label mates Lazy Genius!

The Elijah Russ Collective

Friday, August 20

Elijah Russ is a multi-instrumentalist/songwriter from Grand Rapids. From soul-rock, funk, and blues to country, reggae, and latin, Elijah prides himself on his unique ability to translate these genres into his own language and musically connect with an array of audiences.

The Hacky Turtles

Friday, August 27

The Hacky Turtles hail from Grand Rapids. They have been forged on the gritty wilderness of conifer and deciduous guardians covering a the lush inspiration and beauty of an older way of life. Harboring an eclectic recipe of alternative funk/rock with a decent dollop of dirty folk, friends since the recklessness of their youths, these troubadours have a shared a soul bond and a common passion for both the love of music and performing it.