This is a Big One, peoples! You don’t want to miss this.
We are gathering in the Grand Rapids MI area for music and togetherness on July 31-August 2.
Come rejoice in the rock.
THURSDAY JULY 31st – Party at the Lake!
We kick off the Fest with a day at Keith Jacobsen’s lake house, about an hour north of Grand Rapids. (The address will be revealed to confirmed attendees.)
Bathe yourself in the magical waters or gorge yourself with food, drink and music on shore.
In the evening, we’ll bust out the guitars and such for a Hootenanny ‘round the fire pit.
Keith can accommodate some travelers in the lake house. Other vacation rentals may be available in the area. Or book a hotel in nearby Big Rapids (not Grand Rapids) MI: https://www.bigrapids.org/hotels/
If you are interested in staying at the Jacobsen lake house, please fill out this online form. The form is merely to express interest. You are under no obligation.
FRIDAY AUGUST 1st – Live Band Karaoke!!
That’s right, a Fest favorite returns. It’s live band karaoke with Frank Muffin (from Indiana!).
Frank Muffin will have a selection of popular songs, across a range of genres, worked up. All you need to do is sign up, jump up on stage and live out your rock ‘n’ roll dreams.
Time: TBD
Location: Dirty Shame Bar & Grill, 8124 Fulton St E, Ada MI 49301
Admission: Free
[AM] SATURDAY AUGUST 2nd – Podcast Recording!!!
Jim and Patrick will crank up the microphones for performances by, and interviews with, some West Michigan musicians. All in front of an audience. Be there.
Performers TBA
Time: TBD
Location: Turnstiles Bar, 26 Stocking Ave NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504
Admission: TBD
[PM] SATURDAY AUGUST 2nd – Live Music Showcase!
Suburbs Fest comes to an epic conclusion with a Big Rock Show. Enjoy sets by the Stick Arounds (power pop), Frank Muffin (alt-rock) and one more act TBD.
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Admission: TBD
LOGISTICS
Where to Stay:
See note about Wednesday/Thursday nights at Jacobsen lake house above.
For Friday/Saturday nights, we have a book of rooms on hold at Country Inn & Suites, 3251 Deposit Drive in Grand Rapids.
The rate is $170/night.
Use this link to book: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/CI09B4
You must book by July 8 to lock in this rate.
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Getting to Grand Rapids:
Traveling by boat is not recommended. Those rapids will kill ya.
Instead, fly to Grand Rapids’ Gerald R. Ford International Airport: https://www.grr.org/
Six airlines service the airport: Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United. So wherever you are, you can get there.
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Connect with the Community:
Join the Suburbs Fest Grand Rapids Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1B1J683Gfj
Questions?
Email rock@suburbspod.com