Issue 72 ~ March 23, 2024
Summer Concert Series Returns to Buchanan Common for 2024, Sponsored by Honor Credit Union
by Rebecka Hoyt, Editor; Photo submitted by Karol Behrle, Honor Credit Union Community Development Officer
“We are thrilled to be working with amazing community partners, like Honor Credit Union, to bring free and equitable music to Buchanan. The Common is such a special venue that creates cultural experiences for all walks of life. This season is our most ambitious to date with nationally touring acts like Brendan Bayliss, Brian Vander Ark and AJ Lee & Blue Summit. We also will have three festivals; Shady Grove Fiddle Festival, Chippewapalooza and cap off our year with a community favorite of Shakedown Saturday presented by The Happy Campers. Our hope is that these shows help provide valuable economic opportunities for local businesses, provide financial support for the non profit community, and continue to fulfill our promise of creating a caring, vibrant community,” stated Michael Rowland.
Honor Credit Union’s Karol Behrle states, “Honor Credit Union loves to support our local community events including these live outdoor concerts at the Buchanan Commons. Honor will be present at two concerts this summer: Thursday, August 15 for Newport Blues Project (Blues) and Saturday, July 27 for Brian Vander Ark of Verve Pipe (Rock). Stop by the Honor tent to meet the Buchanan team members and grab some fun swag.”
The Buchanan Summer Concert Series starts Saturday, June 1, 2024 with Brendan Bayliss of Umphrey’s McGee from 7pm – 9pm on the Buchanan Common stage. Concerts throughout the summer season are on Thursdays and Saturdays, so be sure to check the schedule, print it out and hang on your fridge!
Event Details:
- Who: Buchanan Common, brought to you by Michigan Gateway Community Foundation and sponsored by Honor Credit Union
- What: The Common Concert Series 2024
- When: 18 Summer Nights, June through August 2024, mostly Thursday / Saturday 7-9pm
- Where: Buchanan Common, 122 Days Ave, Buchanan MI
- Details:
| Concert Date | Concert Performer | Concert Genre |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, Saturday | BRENDAN BAYLISS, OF UMPHREY”S MCGEE | PROGRESSIVE ROCK |
| June 6, Thursday | BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL BAND | ORCHESTRA |
| June 13, Thursday | BEN TRAVERSE BAND | SHANTY |
| June 15, Saturday | SHADY GROVE FIDDLE FEST, FT. FULL CORD TRIO | FESTIVAL |
| June 27, Thursday | RIVER RATS | PUNK |
| July 6, Saturday | GRETA POPE & MOTOWN PRIDE | MOTOWN |
| July 11, Thursday | BREAKFAST FOR DINNER | ROCK |
| July 12, Friday | AJ LEE & BLUE SUMMIT | BLUEGRASS |
| July 18, Thursday | VAN DYKE REVUE | ROCK |
| July 27, Saturday | BRIAN VANDER ARK, OF VERVE PIPE | ROCK |
| August 1, Thursday | PT & THE CRUISERS | ROCK |
| August 8, Thursday | HEY ANNIE | ROCK |
| August 10, Saturday | CHIPPEWAPALOOZA | FESTIVAL |
| August 15, Thursday | NEWPORT BLUES PROJECT | BLUES |
| August 20, Tuesday | SALSERA | BRAZILIAN SALSA/SAMBA |
| August 24, Saturday | ABBIE THOMAS & THE CRAZY HEARTS | POP |
| August 29, Thursday | JESSE RAY & THE CAROLINA CATFISH | ROCKABILLY |
| August 31, Saturday | SHAKEDOWN SATURDAY, GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE | JAM BAND |
About The Common: The Common is Buchanan’s very own outdoor amphitheater. Sitting in the heart of Downtown, it’s an ideal spot to stretch out on the lawn and enjoy a play or concert. The common is host to several music concerts during the summer months. Whether you enjoy jazz, country, bluegrass or rock & roll, the Common has something to suit everyone’s musical tastes. Stop by on a lunch-hour break when you get a chance and enjoy one of the “Stop, Lunch & Listen” plays put on during the noon-hour throughout the summer.
About Honor Credit Union: Honor Credit Union is a non-profit, full-service financial institution serving over 110,000 members in 28 member center communities throughout western and northern Michigan. Providing solutions for financial success and giving back to the communities we serve remain the driving forces behind Honor Credit Union.
For more information, call 800.442.2800, or visit www.honorcu.com.
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