Concerts In The Park | Onekama Portage Lake Association

2023 Concerts in the Park

Join us for Concerts in the Park, Monday nights June 26th - Aug 14.

Concerts begin at 7:00pm and are free to the public.

We gladly accept donations for this event online and during the concerts.
Bring lawn, chairs, blankets, picnic baskets, family, children, friends, etc.

Rain Venue - the Onekama Community Schools Cafeteria. Decision will be announced on our

1, - Onekama, Michigan Facebook page at 5pm the day of the concert.

Artist Spotlight

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SUMMER 2023

Concerts at 7 PM in the Onekama Village Park*

Donations are welcome & encouraged.
Bring Lawn Chairs, blankets, picnic baskets, children, etc.

Visit our FaceBook, 1,- Onekama, Michigan and Onekama Community Connection

*Rain Venue: Onekama Consolidated School Auditorium

Artists Spotlight Below

June 26 - Awesome Distraction - Manistee based band playing originals and covers of Americana, folk, and rock classics.

July 3 - The Schrock Brothers Band featuring Peter Madcat Ruth

West-Michigan folk, rock, and Americana band

July 10 - Jim Hawley - Traverse City based nationally touring artist playing originals and classic covers

July 17 - The Benzie Playboys - Benzie County based cajun/zydeco band

July 24 - Whispers of the North -Mackinac City Group playing the timeless classics of Gordon Lightfoot from the 1960’s to 1980’s

July 31 - The Handstanders (Jamey Barnard) - Group of local veteran musicians featuring a high energy blend of musical genres self – described as “gallery fusion”.

Aug 7 - Elvis Tribute Artist Jake Slater -Bellaire, MI based national and international award winning Elvis Tribute Artist

Aug 14 - Barefoot (Phil Coryell) - Acoustic rock and blues group featuring local harmonica legend Phil Coryell

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Awesome Distraction

June 26

We are a trio from Manistee, Michigan. We have been together for 10 years now. Americana is how we describe the genre we embrace although there is nothing wrong at all with modifying those other genres and applying our twist on music. After all, music is universal. :)
We also think of music as an experience. Opening up for the RFD Boys, Joel Mabus, Mulebone and the ever present Ellis Paul are just a few of our highlights.
Involving others in our experience is our main objective.

The Shrock Brothers

JULY 4TH

The Schrock Brothers is an Americana, original, roots, and rock band trio from west Michigan, consisting of brothers Andrew and Jason Schrock and their father Mark Schrock on guitars, bass, and mandolin, Michael Shimmin on drums, and Peter Madcat Ruth on harmonica. The group has played at numerous clubs, breweries, and festivals through the years. Peter Madcat Ruth is a Grammy award-winning harmonica player who has played around the world, including many tours with the late jazz legend Dave Brubek.

Jim Hawley

JULY 10TH

Jim Hawley
Traverse City based nationally touring artist playing originals and classic covers. Among Michigan's finest singers and performers and for many years he has been privileged to play for audiences all over the country. Jim sings with the "passion of the heart", and he brings joy to all who experience his "one of a kind" performance!

The Benzie Playboys

JULY 17TH

K. Jones and The Benzie Playboys are one of the most popular bands in the area, bringing the roots sound of southwest Louisiana’s Creole, Cajun, Zydeco scene to the Great Lakes. According to the group, “K. Jones & The Benzie Playboys are dedicated to keeping the Cajun/Creole music alive with live performances for two-steppin’, waltzing, and smoking red hot zydeco dancing.” The group has been a favorite of fans at past Monday Night Concerts in the Park performances, and has made regular appearances at festivals like BlissFest, Empire Hops and Harvest Fest, and Benzie Bayo. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!

The Handstanders

JULY 31

The Handstanders make their Monday Concerts in the Park debut ON JULY 31.. The Handstanders includes local musician Jamey Barnard. The quartet features keyboard, piano, drums, and saxophone, and have played many music festivals and venues around the Midwest. The group describes its music as “gallery fusion” that ranges from “the improvised to the mostly forgotten.”

Jake slater as Elvis

AUGUST 7th

Jake Slater is a National & International Award Winning Elvis Tribute Artist based out of Michigan and that is also available for travel. Jake has performed all over Michigan, across the country, and as well as Canada. He showcases a professional family friendly show and performs all eras of Elvis music, the 1950s, 1960's, & the 1970's.

Barefoot

AUGUST 14TH

Barefoot's smooth and groovy acoustic styling offers fun vibes, unique interpretations and familiarity, all rolled into one act. With selections of popular songs and artists that span decades of chart topping music, Barefoot has songs for every generation to share. From Etta James and Nancy Sinatra to Noah Cyrus and Dead South we hope everyone catches the #dancebarefoot vibe for some time.

Portage Lake Association

2023 Concerts in the Park

Artist Spotlight

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