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Mackinac Arts Council – Music In The Park – 2023

Mackinac Arts Council - Music In The Park

With a spectacular backdrop, our summer concert series takes place on the lawn of a National Historic Landmark, Marquette Park, which is at the foothills of Historic Fort Mackinac downtown across from the marina. Bring a picnic and tune in for some great live folk, rock, country, blues—the best of Americana. All concerts are free. We recommend bringing a blanket or lawn chairs for your comfort.

EVERY THURSDAY 6:30pm
MARQUETTE PARK
Rain location: Mission Point Theater

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The Accidentals – Music In The Park – July 6, 2023
[ July 6, 2023; 6:30 pm; ] Long before glowing acclaim from ​NPR ​and ​Billboard​, packed shows, unforgettable festival appearances, millions of streams, and collaborations with everyone from BTS to Kaboom Collective, the journey of The Accidentals commenced in a public high school classroom in Traverse City, MI. As the story goes, concertmaster​ ​violinist Savannah Buist, and cellist, Katie Larson, raised their [...] more...

Alex Graham – Music In The Park – July 13, 2023
[ July 13, 2023; 6:30 pm; ] Saxophonist, flutist, and composer Alex Graham is an internationally recognized performer and educator who has performed as a leader or sideman with a variety of artists at festivals, clubs, and concert halls all over the world. He has been awarded fellowships and residencies to compose original music, and is an Associate Professor of Saxophone at [...] more...

Djangophonique – Music In The Park – July 20, 2023
[ July 20, 2023; 6:30 pm; ] Djangophonique is a virtuosic, instrumentally driven quartet led by guitar player Andrew Brown. With over a decade of national touring experience, Brown is no stranger to the stage and delivers every performance with personality and enigmatic charm. A true disciple of the style, Brown has spent countless hours immersing himself in the language of Django Reinhardt’s [...] more...

Chris Pierce – Music In The Park – July 27, 2023
[ July 27, 2023; 6:30 pm; ] Chris Pierce gained national prominence with “We Can Always Come Back To This”. His hit co-write aired on 3 episodes of the #1 NBC primetime series ‘THIS IS US,' then went on to #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Pierce has done worldwide headlining tours and has performed with: B.B. King, Seal, Al Green, Allison [...] more...

Emily Rose – Music In The Park – August 3, 2023
[ August 3, 2023; 6:30 pm; ] Winner of eight Detroit Music Awards including Outstanding Americana Vocalist and Outstanding Americana Songwriter Emily Rose’s 2022 single release ‘Shoebox Island’ is a waltz with nostalgia; a dive into the ever-changing relationship we have with our past. She is performing and recording singles in the Midwest, while working on a concept album set be be released [...] more...

Joshua Davis – Music In The Park – August 10, 2023
[ August 10, 2023; 6:30 pm; ] Speaking or singing, the voice of Joshua Davis is a disarming instrument: weathered and warm, as capable of conjuring confessional intimacy on a global stage as it is of making a small room, well off the beaten path, resonate with startling urgency and power. Couple it with an earnest poetic sensibility, a boundless work ethic, and [...] more...

The Shouting Bones – Music In The Park – August 17, 2023
[ August 17, 2023; 6:30 pm; ] Featuring Eric Dane Jaqua from The Pistil Whips and Holly Jaqua from The Alternative Facts The Shouting Bones are a husband and wife folk-rock duo from Petoskey Michigan, featuring Eric Dane Jaqua from The Pistil Whips and Holly Jaqua from The Alternative Facts. They play a wide range of crowd favorites, and originals they recorded together [...] more...

Mackinac’s Got Talent! (Finals) – Music In The Park – August 24, 2023
[ August 24, 2023; 6:30 pm; ] Don't miss the unforgettable finale of this city-wide talent showcase and award ceremony. The grand finale of the third annual Mackinac-Island talent showcase, featuring island residents and employees from all over the world. <> 6:30pm, Marquette Park, Mackinac Island - Free With a spectacular backdrop, our summer concert series takes place on the lawn of a National Historic [...] more...

Davina and the Vagabonds – Music In The Park – August 31, 2023
[ August 31, 2023; 6:30 pm; ] Rolling Stone calls Davina Sowers "her own Americana mishmash — a little Amy Winehouse-worthy neo-soul here, a little Great American Songbook-influenced songcraft there." Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows, level A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism, and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. With influences ranging from [...] more...

Mackinac’s Got Talent! – Music In The Park – June 29, 2023
[ June 29, 2023; 6:30 pm; ] Round 1 of Mackinac's Got Talent. Experience the boundless creativity of Mackinac Island! Open to all island residents and summer employees. Complete guidelines for entry forthcoming. <> 6:30pm, Marquette Park, Mackinac Island - Free With a spectacular backdrop, our summer concert series takes place on the lawn of a National Historic Landmark, Marquette Park, which is at the foothills [...] more...

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