June 11
Rusty Wright Blues Band

The Rusty Wright Band brings to the stage an electrifying, blues-infused tour de force of rollicking musical interplay that is as much fun to watch as it is to listen to. In less than three years this six-piece act has made the leap from regional favorite to performing at some of North America’s top blues festivals. They have shared billing with an eclectic array of blues, roots and rock acts including Lynyrd Skynyrd, Etta James, Charlie Musselwhite, Leslie West & Mountain, Janiva Magness, Zach Harmon, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Blessid Union of Souls, Billy Branch, Slaughter, Alberta Adams, Rory Block, W.C. Clark, Betty LaVette and Mark Farner.

June 18
Natchez Trace (Classic Rock)

Natchez Trace is the Acoustic Classic Rock Band that was known and loved all the way back to the 1970’s. Feel the Natchez magic of acoustic guitars, bass and big harmony as Beatles, Badfinger, Mamas and Papas, Fleetwood Mac and Crosby Stills Nash songs bring back memories of the good times you’ve had. Natchez Trace is now playing venues across west Michigan.   www.natcheztrace.us

June 25
The Sea Cruisers
(50s Rock & Roll)

For over twenty years the Sea Cruisers have been making waves with fans of all ages everywhere they go. Playing the music of the 50's, 60's and 70's, they are sure to bring a smile to your face. They perform great rock & roll of artists like Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, Elvis, Dion and the Beatles, to name a few. Over the years this talented four piece band has worked with performers such as The Association, Chubby Checker, Pete Wittig and Tommy James and the Shondells.

If you like to dance to old time rock & roll or just sit back and enjoy the trip back in time you won't want to miss this evening of entertainment!

July 2
Hark Up Rapid City Swing Band,
Voices of Freedom,
Blue water Ramblers
(Patriotic-Americana program)

Hark Up Rapid City Swing Band - Specializes in providing unique musical expressions and entertainment for various corporate, civic and commercial events. RCS Is a group of top notch local musicians who present an entertaining program of music all the way from the 30's to the current musical covers in a modified big band style.

Voices of Freedom is a semi-professional, eight-part, acapella vocal ensemble, specializing in performing Patriotic and Americana music. They are comprised of Christian men and women who love our country. They feel that we can express our pride as Americans by singing about our great land. This group has been in existence for over seven years.

Blue Water Ramblers are lead singers who take turns harmonizing with each other to create the Blue Water Rambler tapestry of sound singing the songs of Michigan, America and our lives to all the people they meet. “Everyone we met here in Michigan or around the Midwest is proud of our home state and our country. Our songs express that pride the best way we know how - by getting us all singing together!”

"This activity is funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Michigan Humanities Council"

July 9
Stolen Horses (Country)

These guys are seasoned musicians who have performed shows with many national acts such as Chris Cagle, John Berry, Eric Church, Josh Turner, Taylor Swift, Ty Herndon, Jake Owen, Hot Apple Pie,  Radny Foster, Jessica Andrews, Mel McDaniel, T. Ghram Brown and many others. Together they have high energy that keeps their country rockin'. This band has a unique way to keep the crowd involved in what they do. Come see what the rave is all about.

July 16
River Rogues Jazz Band (Dixieland)

This premier entertainment band plays from a list of song titles that crosses several vistas of type and style.  Playing the hottest New Orleans jazz as well as the warm and danceable ballads of yesterday’s great composers, the River Rogues Jazz Band has earned acceptance from thousands of delighted audiences.  Each member of the River Rogues Jazz Band has received accolades for decades of individual performance.  The synergy of their combined talents never fails to thrill audiences with an evening of swing and nostalgia.

July 23
Flat River Big Band

Flat River Big Band was formed in 1981 as an outgrowth of the Danish Festival Band of Greenville.  The band operates on a year round basis with its members coming from all walks of life.  This includes area high school and middle school band directors, business people, factory workers, engineers, and others.  A common love for big band music is what unites the group.  The band is a full big band featuring seventeen instruments plus a vocalist. 
           
The music played by the Flat River Big Band, featuring Jeff Ayres on trumpet, includes the music of big bands such as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Les Brown, Benny Goodman, Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Ray Elgart, Sy Zentner and others.

July 30
Root Doctor (Rhythm and Blues)

Root Doctor plays a diverse mix of classical soul and R & B, alongside traditional blues and inspired original material.
The band has evolved through several incarnations, but the soul has remained the same. The current line-up is the strongest yet. Featuring Jim Alfredson (Hammond B3, keyboards & vocals), Greg Nagy (guitar & vocals), and Bobby Gardner (drums), Root Doctor continues to amaze audiences and wow critics.

Aug  6       
Tami Helm and MacNaughton Boulevard (Jazz)

Jazz/Blues and Jazz/Pop...Take one "hot tamale" female vocalist and mix in seasoned musical professionals from the West Michigan area and you have the ingredients for a "cookin'" show filled with jazz standards and pop classics!

Aug  13       
No show (4-H Fair)

Bluegrass at the Fair Grounds No show at the River walk
6:30 The Patchwork Band
7:30 The Black Canyon Band

Aug 20
Crossroads Blues Band

This band appeals to a very diverse audience.  One of the major factors contributing to the flexibility of the band is the diverse musical backgrounds of the members. Their interests range from straight up Jazz and Blues, to Tejano and Country, from Psychedelic to Rock and Roll. In a time where so many blues bands follow in the blues-rock footsteps of Stevie Ray Vaughan and ZZ Top, the Crossroads Blues Band refreshingly draws its influences from the likes of T-Bone Walker and Gatemouth Brown.
From Texas-style jump blues to raucous Chicago blues shuffles and Detroit boogie-woogie...the band has all the bases covered.  Crossroads Blues Band members include: Dave "Gator" Allemang (lead Guitar, Harp, Vocals), “Dangerous" Doug Olson (Bass Guitar, Vocals), "Slammin Sammy" Glen Giordano (Drums and Percussion), and Eddie "Blue" Lester (Tenor and Alto Sax, Percussion, Vocals).