2018 Summer Sounds
Presented by Mo & Linda White
Bring family and friends for a wonderful night of entertainment at an Art Park concert this summer. For over twenty years, concert-goers have enjoyed the fresh air, relaxed atmosphere and great music of Summer Sounds, a perfect way to spend a midsummer evening.
All concerts begin at 7:00pm
Become a Sponsor
The Bergamot
Friday, July 6
Tickets: $10;
Kids: Free
Returning to Summer Sounds by popular demand, this couple’s poignant songwriting and engaging performance is one definitely not to miss.
Nina & The Buffalo Riders
Friday, July 13
Tickets: $10;
Kids: Free
Led by Nina’s powerhouse vocals, this buzzworthy Detroit band has a soulful classic rock sound that appeals across generations.
Sally Rogers & Claudia Schmidt
Friday, July 20
Tickets: $10;
Kids: Free
For the first time together in fifteen years, award-winning songwriters Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt return to Summer Sounds.
Jonathan Timm
Friday, July 27
Tickets: $10;
Kids: Free
After years refining his craft in Nashville, this Traverse City native has is back home with an alt-country sound that blends the lines between rock, country and indie music.
Grupo Ayé
Saturday, August 4
Tickets: $10;
Kids: Free
Grupo Ayé is a high energy ten-piece Latin orchestra sure to please with a mixture of Cuban Timba, Salsa, Bachata, Merengué and Latin Jazz. This is sure to be a highlight of the summer!
Nashon Holloway Band
Saturday, August 11
Tickets: $10;
Kids: Free
Returning to Summer Sounds after a highly-praised performance last year, Nashon Holloway leads her band with heartfelt songwriting, a breathtaking voice, and a few surprises along the way.
Volunteer
All Weekends
Looking for a way to get involved in a great community nonprofit organization? Helping out at Summer Sounds is a great way to “get your feet wet” as an Art Park volunteer. There are a variety of jobs, from ticket-takers, merch sales and more.
Event Details
- Guests are welcome to bring picnics, lawn chairs, or blankets. Art Park folding chairs will be available to rent or purchase.
- The amphitheater is accessible by 1/4 mile ADA trail from the parking lot. Rides from the Art Park to the amphitheater begin at 6:15 p.m.
- Because the concert series is entirely underwritten by our generous sponsors, all ticket fees directly benefit Michigan Legacy Art Park.
- To purchase your custom picnic dinner for two delivered to you at the concert, call Crystal Mountain at (231) 378-2000 ext. 5000.
- If raining, the concert will be held indoors at Crystal Mountain. Follow the Art Park on Facebook and sign up for our email list to receive announcements of indoor concerts
Become a Sponsor
By helping to underwrite the series, all revenue from ticket sales will directly benefit Michigan Legacy Art Park.
Your participation will be welcome at any time, but to ensure all your sponsorship benefits, please respond by April 15.
Summer Sounds Sponsorship
- Recognition as the presenter of Summer Sounds 2018 concert series
- 6 complimentary tickets to each of the concerts
- Reserved table for six at two concerts of choice
- Logo on wayfinding signs
- Opportunity to address the audience from the stage at any or all concerts
- Recognition in print advertising
- Recognized in all related media releases
- Name/logo on website and promotions
- Name/logo on 5,000 concert schedules at area businesses and visitor centers
- Recognition in the Michigan Legacy Art Park annual newsletter.
- 6 complimentary tickets to each of the concerts
- Reserved table for six at two concerts of choice
- Recognition in print advertising
- Recognized in all related media releases
- Name/logo on website and promotions
- Name/logo on 5,000 concert schedules at area businesses and visitor centers
- Recognition in the Michigan Legacy Art Park annual newsletter.
- 4 complimentary tickets to each of the concerts
- Reserved table for six at two concerts of choice
- Recognized in all related media releases
- Name/logo on website and promotions
- Name/logo on 5,000 concert schedules at area businesses and visitor centers
- Recognition in the Michigan Legacy Art Park annual newsletter.
- 2 complimentary tickets to each of the concerts
- Reserved table for six at one concert of choice
- Recognition benefits:
- Recognized in all related media releases
- Name/logo on website and promotions
- Name/logo on 5,000 concert schedules at area businesses and visitor centers
- Recognition in the Michigan Legacy Art Park annual newsletter.
- 2 complimentary tickets to each of the concerts
- Name listed on website and promotions
- Listing on 5,000 concert schedules at area businesses and visitor centers
- Recognition in the Michigan Legacy Art Park annual newsletter.
Presenting Sponsor
Mo & Linda White
Summer Sounds is also underwritten in part by:
Martha Garber · Larry Noble
Friends of Summer Sounds
Georgia Bavol · Blarney Castle Oil Co. · Cooke Sheet Metal · Tom & Julie Dawson · Martha Garber · Jerry Gretzinger & Meg Staley · Elaine Johnson · Chuck & Judy Kraus · Charles Keeling · Bill & Bev Pirrami · Portland Building · Stratus Marble & Granite · Joe & Glenda Wierzbicki · Diane Wilbur & Jim Szalay
About the Amphitheater
The amphitheater was originally built in 1995 and dedicated in memory of Jessie Frohlich by Edward P. Frohlich. An acoustic engineer helped choose the acoustically ideal location, and Michigan architect Bob Holdeman designed the venue. It was rebuilt for the 2014 season with a major grant from Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. Its terraced seating, built by David Barr and Jim Ristine, accommodates about 150 people, with additional space for another 50 to 100 people to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets.
Terry Barber | Photo: John Bullington
The Sweet Water Warblers
The Accidentals
Nessa
Vox Vidorra
Joshua Davis | Photo by David McGowan
Rachael & Dominic Davis | Photo: John Bullington
The Bergamot | Photo: John Bullington
Photo by David McGowan
Nashon Holloway Band
