Unicorn Tavern (327 E Grand River Ave Lansing, MI)

Contact: (517) 485-9910

Capital Area Blues Society member

Green Door Blues Bar & Grill (2005 East Michigan Avenue Lansing Charter Township, MI)

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Blues acts from mid-Michigan compete to represent the Capital Area Blues Society in the annual International Blues Challenge

Dee-Lite Bar & Grill (24 Washington Avenue Grand Haven, MI)

Contact: venue 616 844-5055

The Vincent Hayes Project hosts the Sunday Blues Jam! The most happenin' blues jam in Michigan! Guests include amateurs, regional professionals and occasional big name blues artists. Bring your own instrument (drummers excluded) 4pm-8pm. get there early as seating fills up quickly!. | Capital Area Blues Society member

Michigan Brewing Co (402 S Washington Sq Lansing, MI)

Contact: kiddcincinnati@comcast.net

Happy Hour, Open Mic & JAM | Sign-up for a spot to play solo, duo or with your band or just sing some songs with our group! FREE on-street parking after 6pm! | Capital Area Blues Society member

Green Door Blues Bar & Grill (2005 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI)

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Every Monday night

Dagwood Tavern & Grill (2803 E Kalamazoo St Lansing, MI)

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Show up early to sign up.

Stobers Bar (812 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI)

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Jeff Shoup hosts open jam

Moriarty's Pub (802 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI)

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Unicorn Tavern (327 E Grand River Ave Lansing, MI)

Contact: (517) 485-9910

Capital Area Blues Society member

Green Door Blues Bar & Grill (2005 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI)

Contact: (517) 482-6376

Root Doctor featuring Freddie Cunningham will be performing at the Green Door Lounge Friday January 20th. Root Doctor is thrilled to be playing at home and look forward to seeing all our friends. $5 Cover

Cascade Falls Park (1992 Warren Ave Jackson, MI)

Contact: Call (517) 788-4320 bhumphre@co.jackson.mi.us

Join Root Doctor for a fireworks show. Cascade Falls is a wheelchair and stroller accessible facility with free parking, snack bar, gift shop, museum and restrooms. Clean, well-maintained picnic and playground areas are adjacent to the Falls. Alcohol is not permitted in the park Pets are prohibited inside Cascade Falls. Bring the family and enjoy great music in a beautiful setting and Fireworks! Rain date is Monday May 27 $6 cover or Falls Season Passes: Single (1) $30.00, Double (2) $50.00 or Family (limit 8) $75.00* *Family nights and Fireworks are included

Dee-Lite Bar & Grill (24 Washington Avenue Grand Haven, MI)

Contact: venue 616 844-5055

The Vincent Hayes Project hosts the Sunday Blues Jam! The most happenin' blues jam in Michigan! Guests include amateurs, regional professionals and occasional big name blues artists. Bring your own instrument (drummers excluded) 4pm-8pm. get there early as seating fills up quickly!. | Capital Area Blues Society member

Michigan Brewing Co (402 S Washington Sq Lansing, MI)

Contact: kiddcincinnati@comcast.net

Happy Hour, Open Mic & JAM | Sign-up for a spot to play solo, duo or with your band or just sing some songs with our group! FREE on-street parking after 6pm! | Capital Area Blues Society member

Green Door Blues Bar & Grill (2005 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI)

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Every Monday night

Dagwood Tavern & Grill (2803 E Kalamazoo St Lansing, MI)

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Show up early to sign up.

Stobers Bar (812 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI)

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Jeff Shoup hosts open jam

The Green Door Bar and Grill (2005 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI)

Contact: 517-213-1287 strothei@msu.edu

Thursday night is ladies night with Aaron Holland and special guests The Hoopties....don't miss this!

Bailey Park (300 Bailey Street East Lansing, MI)

Contact: 517-927-2100 pumphouseconcerts@gmail.com

A daylong festival of American Roots Music. Great music, local food vendors, facepainting, & a playground provide fun for the entire family. This year’s line up of nationally recognized acts includes: TOMMY WOMACK BAND, “Music From the Restless American Dream” www.tommywomack.net; HARPETH RISING, “The Future Of Americana” www.harpethrising.com; BILL BYNUM AND CO. “True, Blue, and On Time” www.billbynum.com; MARTINE LOCKE TRIO “Fierce Folk” www.martinelocke.com. Music starts at 2:00 pm $10 - all money to the musicians. Children Free.

Central United Methodist Church (215 North Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI)

Contact: 517 999-3465 info@tenpoundfiddle.org

Welcome back caller KATHY ANDERSON (the belle of the contra dance ball). Music by FROMAGE A TROIS (Marty Somberg, Paul Winder, Laura Stein). End the season with a special advanced dance. If you are an experienced dancer who can do heys and contra corners and know where you should be for the next move, come and enjoy high energy, exciting dances with one of America's finest callers. No partner necessary. Gate opens at 7:30. Public $12, Members $10, Students $5 (with id).

McCormick Park (230 N. Putnam St Williamston, MI)

Contact: 517-282-3266 DonWarren@Yahoo.com

Mark your calendar for thel Williamston Summer Concert Series! Bring your blankets, chairs, family, and friends and enjoy a summer evening of music and dance with Root Doctor Featuring Freddie Cunningham in the American Legion Memorial Band Shell, McCormick Park, downtown Williamston, MI. This event is free. Snacks will be available in the concession stand next to the band shell.

Grand River Park (3205 Lansing Road Lansing, MI)

Contact: (517) 627-2154 captainjohn@michiganprincess.com

Spoil yourself with dinner and dancing for $35, or just enjoy the music and a cruise down the Grand River on Michigan's only triple deck river boat cruise for $15. Dinner begins at 6 pm and features bar b q ribs and Veggie lasagna. Dancing begins at 7:30. We always have a great time on the Michigan Princess! Doors open for dinner at 6 pm. Music starts at 7:30 Tickets at $35 for dinner and dancing, 6 pm $15 for the blues cruise without a meal. Tickets available dockside as well as online.

South Haven Harborfest Main Stage (Water Street South Haven, MI)

Contact: info@southhavenharborfest.com

During the day on Saturday, the Dragon Boat teams take to the water. Dragon Boat racing on the Black River has been a mainstay of Harborfest since its inception. Harborfest is a "free" event sponsored by local merchants and businesses. The festival site is alcohol free but many local nightclubs in town will have events centered on the festival for those wanting to partake in South Haven Nightlife. The Mainstage will feature as many as 20 Bands and Performers over a 4 day period.

Baker Park (Corner of Paw Paw Street and Center Street Coloma, MI)

Contact: 269-468-4430

Bring you lawn chairs and family and enjoy delicious BBQ, BBQ Contest, Live music and a Car Cruise In. Downtown Baker Park in Coloma. Rain day is Sunday June 17

Warner Vineyards, Inc. (706 South Kalamazoo Street Paw Paw, MI)

Contact: (269) 657-3165 info@warnerwines.com

Root Doctor opens the patio concert series at Warner Vineyards. We had a great time last year! Three generations of Warner's have overseen our Michigan winemaking firm since its inception in 1938 by John Turner and James K. Warner. Over the years, family members have developed this very unique site. Situated on the riverbank in downtown Paw Paw, the heart of Michigan's wine country, Warner has transposed the village's old water-works building into the winery's Wine Haus..

Quentin Park (Pattengill Ave. Lansing, MI)

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Outdoor concert series presented by the City of Lansing. Rain date for this event is June 28. Bring a picnic, lawn chair and your dancing shoes!

Maypole Park (215 S. Bridge St Grand Ledge, Mi)

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Come enjoy a FREE concert this summer in Maypole Park. Check the page for dates.(www.facebook.com/GLmusicinthepark) Concerts run from 6:30-8:30pm Weather permitting.

Fountain Square (Corner of Ann and M.A.C. East Lansing, MI)

Contact: (517) 337-1731 margemoon@ameritech.net

The City of East Lansing hosts a popular outdoor Summer Concert Series, featuring six weekends of live music on Fridays and Saturdays in downtown East Lansing. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and grab a bite to eat in downtown East Lansing. If it rains, the concert will be canceled. Free family fun!

Behind Rogue River Tavern (4 N Main St. Rockford, MI)

Contact: 616.447.ROCK (7625) info@therockfordnetwork.com

Situated on the banks of the scenic Rogue River in the Garden Club Park, the Rogue River Blues Series runs every Tuesday evening from June to August and is free to the public, so bring a blanket and come to the park to enjoy great blues music with your neighbors. In the case of inclement weather, the event will take place in the Rotary Pavilion. The Rogue River Blues Series is brought to you by Huntington Bank. Free

Arcadia Creek Park (M-43 Downtown Kalamazoo, MI)

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One of Michigan's best summer festivals with dozens of acts from around the city, state and nation. More info at www.kvba.org.

Eastwood Towne Center (3003 Preyde Boulevard Lansing, MI)

Contact: 517-316-9209

Bring the family and a picnic basket. Sit and enjoy the music or get up and dance, dance dance. We look forward to seeing you! This is always a lot of fun.

40555 Utica Rd (40555 Utica Rd Sterling Heights, MI)

Contact: 586.446.2474 mcrimmins@sterling-heights.net

As are all Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair performances, the 2012 Sterlingfest Concert Series at the Dodge Park Bandshell is free and open to the public. Lawn chairs and blankets are permitted. No alcohol or pets are permitted in the Sterlingfest concert area or on the Sterlngfest grounds. As are all Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair performances, the 2012 Sterlingfest Concert Series at the Dodge Park Bandshell is free & open to the public.

First Street Beach (First street Manistee, MI)

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Bring the family, a blanket and a picnic basket and enjoy Root Doctor featuring Freddie Cunningham a the beach. We always have a great time here. Hope to see you! It's great summer family fun.

Gull Landing (438 South Hancock Street Pentwater, MI)

Contact: (231) 869-4215 diana@gulllanding.com

Come on out for dinner and dancing in Pentwater with Root Doctor featuring Freddie Cunningham. Sit on the patio at Gull Landing across from Pentwater Lake. It's going to be a great night.

Rotary Pavilion, City Park

Contact: Phone (231) 775-0657

There is nothing like watching great music with an amazing Michigan sunset as a background. Come on out for free family fun with Root Doctor Featuring Freddie Cunningham. Bring a chair and a picnic basket. Donations are welcome to keep this music series going. No admission, but donations are welcome to keep this music series going.

Rambadt Park, Reed City

Contact: (231) 832-2245

Rambadt Park is located on Reed City's western end. Just follow Park Street, either north from the Courthouse, or south from McDonald's and you can't miss it. Rambadt Park has a sheltered picnic area, playground and a 6-unit horseshoe court. There are also a few campsites available if you happen to be passing through and need a place to stay. Bring a chair and a picnic basket. Mosquito spray would be good too. Free Family Fun! Donations are invited to help pay for the concert series.

Jones' Homemade Ice Cream Parlor (858 Michigan Avenue Baldwin, MI)

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Root Doctor will be at Wenger Pavilion behind Jones' Homemade Ice Cream Parlor. Get yourself a scoop then come out and enjoy the band. You can stay in your vehicle and honk your horn as applause. We love Baldwin! Admission is free, but donations are invited to help pay for this concert series.

Gull Landing (438 South Hancock Street Pentwater, MI)

Contact: diana@gulllanding.com

Root Doctor always has a fabulous time in Pentwater. We'll play on the patio across from Pentwater Lake. Come on out for dinner and dancing, or hang out at the bar and enjoy the music. We look forward to seeing you!

Birch Run Expo Center (11600 N Beyer Rd # Expo Birch Run, MI)

Contact: 810-625-3708 mike@birchrunchamber.org

Birch Run's Blues Brews and BBQs is a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned BBQ competition with an entertainment tent that features live blues musicians and cold beer. Food vendors and other activities will be available. This is a two day event. Join Root Doctor Saturday from 4 to 5:30, rain or shine! More information as it becomes available.

Turtle Lake Nudist Resort (2101 9 Mile Rd Union City, MI)

Contact: (866) 321-4710 tlr@turtle-lake.net

Music Fest tickets are now on sale in the Resort Office. It's a two day festival. Bands are now being confirmed. More information as soon as we get it. Call Turtle Lake Resort toll free at (866) 321-4710 to order your tickets now!!

Downtown, Mason MI (201 Ash Street Mason, MI)

Contact: (517) 676-0500 mdda@mason.mi.us

The Sun Dried Music Festival will be held Downtown Mason on August 25 & 26. The event will be showcasing a variety of musical performances ranging from rock, jazz, blues, Latin, jazz, salsa, and country. The Sun Dried Music Festival is a FREE event. There will be music, food, activities for the family, merchandise vendors, and a beverage tent. There is a cover charge for the beverage tent.

Mulliken, MI (207 Main Street Mulliken, MI)

Contact: kendawg223@comcast.net

HOTRODS and HARLEYS. Eaton County's Largest Street Party Saturday, August 26, rain or shine! This is a weekend event. Check the website for more information $5 Cover for the band.

Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival (111 East Michigan Avenue Paw Paw, MI)

Contact: (269) 655-1111

The Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival offers something for everyone! Music - 3 stages of entertainment for all musical tastes Sports - Choose from our hole in one contest, 5k walk/run or our bicycle tour. Family Activities - Carnival rides, free children's activities in Stompyland, Fireworks on Maple Lake, Parade, and the Grape Stomp. Wine Enthusiasts - Wine tours and wine tasting tents abound throughout the festival area. Other activities include: Car show, Arts & Crafts Show The Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival offers something for everyone! Music - 3 stages of entertainment for all musical tastes More details coming!

Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)

Contact: info@tenpoundfiddle.org

Celebrate the music of Woody Guthrie in the year of his 100th birthday! Join Josh Davis, Jen Sygit, Cindy Morgan and Jim Hall, and others as they present a selection of Woody's songs we have grown to love. We'll have birthday cake, and all sign a giant card to send to Woody's daughter, Nora. Thanks to Woody, this music is our music. Come join the celebration! Box office opens at 7; Doors open at 7:30; Show at 8. $15 public; $12 Fiddle members; $5 students. Starting Sept. 1, 2012, tickets will be available on line at www.tenpoundfiddle.org or at the door.

Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)

Contact: info@tenpoundfiddle.org

Madison's favorite duo will drive around the lake to spread humor and good cheer to Greater Lansing. To find out why their fans are frequently accused of belonging to a friendly, funny cult, visit: www.louandpeter.com Box office opens at 7; Doors open at 7:30; Show at 8. Tickets: $15 public; $12 Fiddle members; $5 students. Tickets available on line after Sept. 1, 2012 or at the door.

Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)

Contact: info@tenpoundfiddle.org

Concert will coincide with Alternative Holiday Gift Sale, produced by the Peace Education Center. Concert at 8 pm Friday night. Sale runs for a few hours before this 8 pm Ten Pound Fiddle concert, and all day Saturday. Find out more about Sparky and Rhonda Rucker at www.sparkyandrhonda.com Box office opens at 7; Doors open at 7:30; Show at 8. Tickets: $15 public; $12 Fiddle members; $5 students. Available on line after Sept. 1, 2012, and at the door.