The 2018 Baldwin Summer Concert series runs from June 20 to September 2, 2018 - every Wednesday and Saturday evening from 7-9:15 p.m., rain or shine. Come out and support live music at Wenger Pavilion in Baldwin.
Wednesday, June 20 - Community Gospel Explosion - A Heart and Soul Reboot
The Community Gospel Explosion features nationally-recognized musical minister Chris Greer, and a multi-denominational group of singers for an informal evening of inspirational song and praise.
Saturday, June 23 - Boogie Woogie Babies
A revue of great girl groups and singers from throughout pop music history.The group features Mary Rademacher Reed, Barb Wisse and Francesca Amari, with musical director/pianist Mark Kahny The Boogie-Woogie Babies are known for their tight harmonies, beautiful blends and entertaining shows. Come out for their high-energy show that features time-honored songs by the McGuire Sisters, Shirelles, Carol King and more.
Wednesday, June 27 - Kathy Lamar
Kathy has made her mark in Las Vegas, working with Gladys Knight and The FourTops. A beautiful vocalist with a smooth sound and a raw spirit, Kathy will take your breath away and leave you mesmerized. To hear Kathy, click here.
Saturday, June 30 - Biscuit Miller and The Mix
![]() Biscuit Miller are two-time winners of the Blues Foundation Music Awards, in 2012 and 2017. David "Biscuit" Miller on bass is joined by the Mix including Dr. Love on drums, with Bobby B and Alex "Southside" Smith on guitar. This group, whose touring schedule takes them all over the country, plays blues at its best, with a fun and funky style. To hear their music, click here.
Wednesday, July 4 - Saline Fiddler Philharmonic
Saturday, July 7 - Big Boss Band
Wednesday, July 11 - Jenna Mammina
A singer with a sultry and seductive voice and a hypnotic delivery, Jenna Mammina's repertoire includes folk, pop, and jazz. A native of SW Michigan, Jenna now calls San Francisco home. Her new album is getting rave reviews internationally. She is touring the world with New York City guitarist Rolf Sturm and Western Michigan's own Keith Hall on drums.
Saturday, July 14 - Paul Keller's At Sundown Quartet
The PKB plays swing and straight ahead jazz with an emphasis on fun and surprising presentation. When not leading his own ensemble, Paul records and tours the world with Diana Krall, John Pizzarelli and Russell Malone. Featured are veterans Steve Wood on sax and flute, Kevin Kanner on drums, Duncan McMillan on keyboards and the beautiful voice of vocalist Sarah D'Angelo. Wednesday, July 18 - Mustang Band
Saturday, July 21 - Tell Yo Mama
![]() Tell Yo Mama is a Lansing, Michigan based groovy mix of funk, soul, rock and blues. The group features the head-turning vocals of Lucas Holliday.
To hear their music, go to their web page here. Wednesday, July 25 - The Greg Nagy Band
Blues take center stage at Wenger Pavilion when the Greg Nagy Blues Band returns to Baldwin. A Flint native, Nagy's music is infused with elements of soul, r&b, rock and gospel. Nagy's first feature album, Walk that Fine Thin Line earned him a prestigious Best New Artist debut nomination from the Blues Foundation in Memphis, as well as praise from media outlets including Downbeat, All About Jazz and Blues Revue, which called Nagy "one of the blues world's best newcomers of recent years. To find out more about Greg or to listen to his music - including tracks from his latest album, Fell Toward None - go to his web site here.
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