Rob plays a variety of classic to current pop, rock, country, mid-tempo, and upbeat hits and favorites of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and now.
Arnie Besonen
Art Dries
Dennis Hafeli
Gary Sturm
Greg Ganz
Jeff Taylor
Kris Kuziel
Tickets available in advance at Corner Beverage and at The Cove or by calling Dennis at (989) 738-8652 or PACP at (989) 738-8217. Please leave your name, phone #, # of tickets, and day/date desired.
Dan 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 most talented entertainers in the Detroit area. We are delighted to have Dan travel to Port Austin and grace our stage with his talent and musicality.
Bobby & Trevor play covers and originals, including 70’s hits from Jim Croce and Fleetwood Mac, to 90’s alternative like Smashing Pumpkins to current pop radio tunes and more.
Arnie Besonen
Art Dries
Dennis Hafeli
Gary Sturm
Greg Ganz
Jeff Taylor
Kris Kuziel
Tickets available in advance at Corner Beverage and at The Cove or by calling Dennis at (989) 738-8652 or PACP at (989) 738-8217. Please leave your name, phone #, # of tickets, and day/date desired.
The talented trio, featuring Robin Moore on lead vocals/percussion, Tom Moore on bass/vocals, and Garry Valentine on guitar/vocals, offers up a mix of classic rock and old-school country music. The entertainment begins at 10 a.m. downtown at the stage adjacent to the historic gymnasium during the Farmers Market. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the free concert during Market hours.
The Thumb’s own Autumn Gold will perform Live on Stage at the Port Austin Farmers Market on Saturday, July 13, 2019. The acoustic collaboration of Shannon Allen, Larry Lemke and Jeff Taylor will perform a rich, soulful music mix spanning the genres of country, folk, soft rock and inspirational Christian. The entertainment runs from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. downtown at the stage adjacent to the historic gymnasium during the Farmers Market. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the free concert during Market hours.
The musical group Silverwood Bottom Boys will be performing a selection of old time gospel music and hymns Live on Stage at the Port Austin Farmers Market on Saturday, July 20, 2019. The group was formed when Freddie Wilbanks (guitar) and Bob Garner (mandolin) met at the old Buick Motor Division. They played beside the free flowing water spring north of Silverwood, Michigan, thereby adopting the group’s name. From there they were featured at the old Garner Barn, retirement parties, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and ice cream socials. The group has also appeared at the Clio Amphitheater, Lapeer Pix Theatre, Octogon Barn, Frankenmuth and Caro Farmers Markets, and churches throughout Michigan.
The lively musical duo, Thompson and Valentine, will be the featured performers Live on Stage at the Port Austin Farmers Market on Saturday, July 27, 2019. Thompson and Valentine play favorite country and pop songs that will have you singing along. Strong vocals & guitars, and a lot of fun for everyone!
Bobby grew up playing all over Los Angeles performing everywhere from coffee houses to music festivals. Originally from California, Bobby moved to Harbor Beach Michigan almost ten years ago to start a family. Locally, Bobby has performed at the Maritime Festival, PAK'S Backyard, and number of other shows and festivals. In 2018, Trevor and Bobby joined up to create a sound of their own. Together they play covers and originals, including but not limited to Jim Croce, Fleetwood Mac, Smashing Pumpkins, and 80's to current pop radio.
The Bill Denbrock Big Band has been performing for big band music lovers for over 25 years. They perform annually for the Port Austin Art Fair and have had performance dates all around the thumb area as well as dates in farther away sites such as Mackinac Island, Bay City, Saginaw, port Sanilac, Sandusky, and Lapeer.
A local cover band from the thumb of Michigan who play music from the 60s to today. If you want variety and good old rock and roll, this is the band for you.
Four Shillings Short perform Traditional & Original music from the Celtic Lands, Medieval & Renaissance Europe, India and the Americas on over 30 World instruments including Hammered & Mountain Dulcimer, Mandolin, Mandola, Bouzouki, Tinwhistles, Recorders, Medieval and Renaissance Woodwinds, Native American Flutes, North Indian Sitar, Charango, Bowed Psaltery, Banjo, Bodhran, Guitar, Ukelele, Doumbek, Percussion, vocals and even a Krumhorn.
The Spring Street Boys have been entertaining people in Port Austin and in the Thumb area with a nice mix of oldies and country since 2005, when they appeared at Port Austin's first ever Farmers Market.
Matt Gabriel is a singer/songwriter who has spent over a decade writing and performing music around the country–the quality of folk and blues you would expect from an artist who grew up between Chicago and Detroit. He’s got a must-see live show and a very approachable recorded sound. It’s music you can trust and believe in.
Picks & Sticks is a metro Detroit duo of extraordinary talent. Morgan & Sherry Humecki are well-known as frequent performers at Greenfield Village, the Dulcimer Festival in Evart, and the Huckleberry Railroad in Flint. Morgan is a "monster" on the banjo, guitar, and mandola, as well as being an accomplished vocalist and audience-engaging entertainer. Sherry is a virtuoso of the hammered dulcimer. She will amaze and delight with show-stoppers such as the William Tell Overture, Ghost Rider's in the Sky, and other highly skillful arrangements that few can accomplish on the dulcimer.
Welcome Tim & the guys back to Port Austin! An accomplished singer, guitarist, and songwriter, Vitullo and his band play an assortment of contemporary Americana blues music which borrows from Vitullo’s jazz, jam band, and country influences.
Sing and dance the night away with a mixed genre of easy-listening covers of country, soft rock, blues, pop and folk at The Landing Tavern in Port Austin at this official Porch Fest After-Party.
Enjoy timeless cover selections, unique arrangements, and thought-provoking and entertaining original music by Still Running at Frank’s Place in Bad Axe at this official Porch Fest After-Party.
Keep the Porch Fest party going at Lakeside Motor Lodge in Port Austin!
Dr. Harp & Sweet Melissa AND Eastside Elvis and The Motor City Mafia will play underneath the big white tent!
Revel in tasteful harmonies and guitar work with Amy's sparse, yet solid and beautiful guitar and truly amazing voice at Shelly’s Bar & Grill just east of Port Austin in Grindstone at this official Porch Fest After-Party.
Marty Eckerman covers your favorites while you enjoy a first-class handcrafted dinner and drinks at The Farm Restaurant just outside Port Austin! Call to make a reservation in advance.
Lucy's Brown Seville are a Detroit based original soul/blues band ready to celebrate with you at Bird Creek Tap Room at this official Porch Fest After-Party. BEER AND BLUES? Yes, please!
Husband and wife acoustic duo with guitar and keys play classic rock tunes from the 60s and 70s at Razuco’s Lounge just south of Port Austin at this official Porch Fest After-Party.
Spend an event with classic harmonies and arrangements in the style of Peter, Paul & Mary, and prepare to be transported back to the 60's with songs of peace, protest, struggle and love at Captain Morgan’s Grindstone Bar & Grill just east of Port Austin in Grindstone at this official Porch Fest After-Party.
Keep the party going after Porch Fest at this official Porch Fest After-Party at Lake Street Local (formerly the Sportsman’s Inn). Grace Lee is a 19 year-old singer/songwriter from Detroit and currently residing in Nashville, TN.
Join us after Porch Fest to experience 3 of it’s youngest talented performers!
Sami Mei, Emma Guzman, and Miguel Vasquez will each play at our Porch Fest after party.
Keep the Porch Fest party going at Lakeside Motor Lodge in Port Austin!
Dr. Harp & Sweet Melissa AND Eastside Elvis and The Motor City Mafia will play underneath the big white tent!
Porch Fest is a community music celebration taking place on the front porches of homes throughout Port Austin. This family-friendly FREE event features musicians from a wide variety of genres. Attendees stroll from porch to porch as they enjoy live, talented musicians from throughout the state.
The Thumb-based band “Ourselves” will be the featured performers Live on Stage at the Port Austin Farmers Market on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Ourselves consists of brothers Tom and Walt Schlichting, and Lynn Surbrook. Ourselves sings Irish ballads, Americana, songs of Michigan and the Great Lakes, sea shanties, and might even throw in a couple dance tunes or a little Hank Williams or Buddy Holly.
Grace Lee is a 19 year-old singer/songwriter from Detroit and currently residing in Nashville, TN.
Drummer turned guitarist turned songwriter, Brett Mitchell, can swing sweet and lo but, also, rock yer socks off. Folky-Indie-Pop-Rock solo or band.
Rob & Cameron drop by the backyard to play acoustic versions of your favorite rock hits… and their set is very diverse!
Enjoy Kid’s Day at the market and some fun entertainment by The Buggs. Raymond and Susan Bugg – a husband and wife duet from Harbor Beach, will be performing a sing-along format of patriotic, children, gospel and campfire favorites. Raymond plays guitar and sings and Susan sings and provides an atmosphere of joy with an assortment of costume and props. The duo describes their entertainment as Song, Trivia, and Fun! Audiences and bystanders are encouraged to sing along and answer trivia questions; you may also be persuaded to do “The Chicken Dance.”
Finnigans Cross is a local duo ensemble from the Thumb that performs acoustic Celtic and light rock music.
A return of one of 2018’s favorites! Stop by and feel the groove of a massive band in the backyard! A-Side Players are a 10 piece vocal rich band featuring a dynamic live horn section playing the hits of the 70's & 80's.
The Rollin’ Duo performs professional quality live musical entertainment with a wide variety, both classic and contemporary, of rock, blues, country, and folk music.
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.
Come check out some new, local indy rock! Ora Labora was formed in October 2017 out of the Thumb of Michigan. They have performed at many popular venues throughout Michigan.
Riptide rips through the backyard from the Saginaw area to perform a variety of popular covers including classic rock, favorites from the 70s, 80s and more! Riptide puts on a fun and dynamic show you won’t want to miss!
Many know Matt Watroba as the voice of folk music in Michigan for his work with WDET–Detroit Public Radio. As producer and host of the “Folks Like Us” program, and the nationally syndicated, “Sing Out Radio Magazine” and “Folk Alley”, Watroba has come in contact with many aspects of folk music and culture. This has helped shape a repertoire and presentation that is unique on stages across the state and country. He is committed to inspiring the world to sing-- one town at a time. Matt brings a unique set of talents to the stage as an educator, performer and master of ceremonies.
The Josh Ramses Band swings by the backyard from Bay City to play a variety music including blues, classic rock, country, 50,s, 60,s, 70,s, 80,s and a host of different artists!
The Hooligans are back to rock the backyard with songs from the 60’s-today! Drop by and rock out under the sun.
Bobby & Trevor play covers and originals, including 70’s hits from Jim Croce and Fleetwood Mac, to 90’s alternative like Smashing Pumpkins to current pop radio tunes and more.
Huron County country country-music group comprised of singer-guitarist Emerson Pilaske; his wife Irene on guitar and vocals; son Dennis on guitar and vocals; and grandson Sam on drums. Emerson and his band have been performing in the area for over 60 years, and have a loyal fan base.
Rob plays a variety of classic to current pop, rock, country, mid-tempo, and upbeat hits and favorites of the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, and now.
