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LIVE ON STAGE
Thumb region singer-songwriter, Chase William Murphy, will perform Live on Stage at the Port Austin Farmers Market on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
CWM, (Chase William Murphy) is a singer-songwriter from good old Huron County. Chase plays a little bit of everything, for every type of music fan to enjoy. His originals have a genuine country vibe that reflects the best and worst of people and places around him. There is always a story to tell when Chase sings a song.
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!
The musical duo Four Shillings Short will perform Live on Stage at the Port Austin Famers Market on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
The Celtic/Folk/World music duo of Aodh Og O’Tuama from Cork, Ireland and Christy Martin from California, perform traditional and original music from the Celtic lands, Medieval and Renaissance Europe, India, and the Americas on a fantastic array of over thirty instruments. Their music has been described in national media as “a global potpourri”.
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.
That Cat Slaps 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.