Entertain your family and friends at a concert in the Art Park this summer. The relaxed atmosphere and great music are a perfect way to enjoy a midsummer evening.
All concerts take place on Fridays at 7 p.m. at the outdoor amphitheatre. Tickets are $10 per adult, $8 per Art Park member, free for children 17 years and under. All proceeds from ticket sales directly benefit Michigan Legacy Art Park.
Summer Sounds 2013 Concert Series
July 5: Heidi Hepler & Michèle Ramo Group – BUY TICKETS
Heidi Hepler, singer-lyricist is a former Miss Michigan who represented the state at the Miss America Pageant. Michèle Ramo, world class Italian guitarist, violinist, mandolinist and composer met Heidi while performing, and soon married. Todd Curtis, singer, trumpeter and actor, is Heidi's brother in from Los Angeles for a visit to his home state of Michigan. Todd brings vast artistic experiences, film work and starring roles in the daytime shows 'Capitol' and 'The Young and Restless'. Heidi and Todd are Interlochen Arts Camp alumni. The group is joined by pianist Danny Patrona and drummer-percussionist Miguel Gutierrez for an evening of family fun and World Music: Brazilian-Latin-American Jazz. ramomusic.com.
July 12: Miriam Picó & David Chown – BUY TICKETS
Miriam Picó & David Chown are a nationally recognized vocal / piano duo from Traverse City, Michigan. They will perform original songs along with a number of jazz standards and pop songs. davidchown.com
July 19: Ruth & Max Bloomquist – BUY TICKETS
With influences of folk, bluegrass, and country,Ruth and Max have created a heart touching, audience pleasing acoustic Americana that is all their own. Ruth's trademark rich alto is unmistakable, and her songs evoke images and emotions common to us all. Click here to visit the group's website. ruthbloomquist.com
July 26: Fauxgrass Quartet – BUY TICKETS
With a fresh, playful, and heart-felt approach to structure, this progressive bluegrass performance will flow between genres with unique instrumental communication. fauxgrassmusic.com
August 2: Tumbao Bravo – BUY TICKETS
This exciting Cuban jazz combo has released four critically acclaimed CDs of mostly original compositions that have been featured on all the major jazz public radio stations throughout the country. tumbaobravo.com
Rides from the Art Park parking lot to the amphitheatre begin at 6:15 p.m. for those unable to walk the trail.
If raining the concert will be held indoors at Crystal Mountain.
Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase at each concert.
Join the following sponsors by becoming a Summer Sounds 2013 Concert Series sponsor today!
Summer Sounds is underwritten in part by these friends of Michigan Legacy Art Park:
Maurice and Linda White, Bruce and Becky Sharp, Chuck and Georgia Bavol, Nancy Cotcamp, Tom and Julie Dawson, Jon and Amy Ballinger, David Mix and Mary Ann Cheney, Roger and Joanna Garrett Fund, and:
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