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Venue #1: Lewis House Bed and Breakfast
324 S. Mears Ave, Whitehall MI
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Butterduck
Butterduck
Butterduck is a 4-piece pop/punk/ska/rock band from West Michigan with a growing set list of originals and cover songs.
3:30 – 5:30 pm
Greg Hillebrand
Greg Hillebrand
Greg is an accomplished alto and tenor saxophonist covering blues, contemporary jazz and pop. You'll hear him at the farmer's market, festivals, and area wineries all summer.
Venue #2: The Playhouse at White Lake
304 S. Mears Ave, Whitehall MI
1:00 – 3:00 pm
The Smiths
The Smiths
Karen Snider Smith and Eric Smith have played music together for over thirty years. Their style spans tunes from the 30s to the present. Karen has one of the most dynamic voices in West Michigan.
3:30 – 5:30 pm
Tommy Foster & Shelby Mason
Tommy Foster & Shelby Mason
A duo out of Whitehall, MI playing a wide range of music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Tommy's humorous spins on classics combined with Shelby's soft folk approach create an unlikely but enjoyable duo.
Venue #3: Pub 111
111 W. Colby Street, Whitehall MI
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Whiskey River Rats
Whiskey River Rats
Whiskey River Rats are a high energy rock and blues band from West Michigan. Heavy guitar riffs and thunderous drums back gritty vocals — a great mix of covers from CCR to Audioslave.
3:30 – 5:30 pm
Chase Murphy and the Backroads Band
Chase Murphy and the Backroads Band
An alternative country project out of Huron County, MI focused on original music that highlights big dreams and small-town living.
Between 116–124 W. Colby St, Whitehall MI
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Michael Snell
Michael Snell
Michael Snell is a local artist playing original and cover acoustic Americana and folk tunes.
3:30 – 5:30 pm
Vertex
Vertex
Vertex is a rapper from Muskegon, MI. He wants to create the music people needed on their darkest nights — music that speaks in ways plain words never could.
Venue #5: Fetch Brewing Co.
100 West Colby Street, Whitehall MI
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Izzy Joy
Izzy Joy
Izzy Joy captivates audiences with her soulful voice and genre-bending sound blending indie-folk, pop, and soul. Her music explores love, self-discovery, and empowerment.
3:30 – 5:30 pm
The Truth Untold
The Truth Untold
When Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman hand-selected The Truth Untold for the festival's final Canadian date, he knew what 200,000+ attendees had discovered: this band doesn't just play shows — they create moments.
Venue #6: WaterDog
1115 W. Hanson Street, Whitehall MI
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Stoney Hoyle
Stoney Hoyle
Stoney's music offers soulful storytelling with heartfelt melodies — a rich mix of originals and covers. The heart of his writing is telling the stories of those around him.
3:30 – 5:30 pm
Zach Gregory Bass
Zach Gregory Bass
Upright bass meets live looping in a genre-blurring solo performance where jazz improvisation collides with jam-band spontaneity and electronic groove.
Venue #7: White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
124 W. Hanson Street, Whitehall MI
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Colt Snuffer
Colt Snuffer
Colt Snuffer performs a blend of dark blues, jazz and bluegrass enveloped in a nightmare-fueled collision of sound and story — a unique live experience.
3:30 – 5:30 pm
Gina & Jordan
Gina & Jordan
A couple from West Michigan. Gina sings and plays ukulele while Jordan plays guitar. Four years of crisscrossing Michigan playing covers from multiple generations mixed with their up-beat folk-rock style.
Venue #8: Covell Park
310 Thompson Street, Whitehall, MI
1:00 – 5:30 pm
🆕 Children’s Area — Main Event: Instrument “Petting Zoo”
An interactive, hands-on musical experience where children and adults can touch, explore, and play orchestral, band, or percussion instruments.
1 – 5:30 pm  —  July 18, 2026
1:00 – 3:00 pm
School of Rock Grand Rapids
School of Rock Grand Rapids
Experience the unforgettable School of Rock Grand Rapids House Band in action — you’ll witness passion, talent, and pure rock ’n’ roll delivered by some of West Michigan’s most dynamic young musicians, covering everything from classic rock legends to modern alternative anthems. Bring your aspiring young musicians to see what School of Rock is all about.
3:30 – 5:30 pm
Starchy Rips
Starchy Rips
Born out of late-night bonfires and midnight festival jams, Starchy Rips brings a unique feel to classic jam songs you’ve loved for many years. This young group plays everything from old traditional bluegrass to long psychedelic Grateful Dead covers. These creative improvisational jams are sure to keep you on your feet with a new-school sound on your favorite old-school songs.
Venue #9: Weathervane Park
8718 Water Street, Montague MI
1:00 – 3:00 pm
RJ Redline Band
RJ Redline Band
RJ Redline is a songwriter whose newly released album 'Lucky' explores searching for answers and meaning in an ever-changing world.
3:30 – 5:30 pm
Chris Clayton Loop
Chris Clayton Loop
Chris Clayton isn't just playing music — he's building it, layer by layer, right in front of you.
Venue #10: Sawyer's Brewing Co.
4574 Dowling Street, Montague MI
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Lightly Salted
Lightly Salted
Based in the White Lake area, Lightly Salted is led by father-son guitarists Tim and Oliver Evans, with mandolinist Andy Urquhart and vocalist Jeannie Knapp — a raw, memorable live experience.
3:30 – 5:30 pm
Sweet Lou & the Savages
Sweet Lou & the Savages
Playing throughout West Michigan for over 20 years. Rich vocal harmonies blended with acoustic guitars, upright bass, and drums — classic rock, indie folk, and original songs.
Venue #11: Jimmy Z's Pub
8720 Ferry Street, Montague MI
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Asamu Johnson & The Associates Of The Blues
Asamu Johnson & The Associates Of The Blues
2025 White Lake Walk The Beat WINNING band! They've performed at Chenango Blues Festival, Teddy's Juke Joint, B.B. King's Club in Memphis, and Buddy Guy's Bar in Chicago — keeping the Blues alive.
3:30 – 5:30 pm
Act Casual
Act Casual
A dynamic fusion band from Detroit merging blues, funk, extended instrumentals, and catchy pop melodies. Known for electrifying performances and innovative improvisational style.
Venue #12: North Grove Brewers
8735 Water Street, Montague MI
1:00 – 3:00 pm
SmittyVision
SmittyVision
A mixture of blues, pop, country and Americana led by Craig Smith's vocals and guitar, Brent Kerr's bass, and Stephen Ogden on percussion.
3:30 – 5:30 pm
J. Michael & The Heavy Burden
J. Michael & The Heavy Burden
Groovin' 6-piece Alt-Folk Rock Band from Southeast Michigan. Singer/songwriter Jeff (J. Michael) Brach draws you in with relatable tales of love and loss backed by soul-captivating rhythmic stylings.
Venue #13: Book Nook & Java Shop
8744 Ferry Street, Montague MI
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Blockhouse Valley
Blockhouse Valley
Blockhouse Valley blends grit and heart with modern relevance. Their full-length album It's Alright (2025) is shaped by Midwest existentialism, tempered with hope and humor.
3:30 – 5:30 pm
J.H. Patton & The Good Companions
J.H. Patton & The Good Companions
A Michigan-based 3-piece rock group delivering an original blend of Rock and Americana, drawing inspiration from The White Stripes, The Band, and The Who.
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