We post upcoming shows for all local bands with a current membership or national acts of general interest. All shows must be sent to wmbs.music.calendar@gmail.com by Tuesday for Friday’s calendar and include

  • Band Name

  • Venue

  • Performance date and time (start and stop)

  • City

  • Cover

We keep a running list of shows, so feel free to send them as early as you want! We post one month of shows each week to keep our emails a reasonable size.


This Calendar is updated Thursday each week

Upcoming Live Blues Shows

Friday 12 June


Truck Driver Bingo
Village Cafe and Pub
7:30 PM
Pentwater



Asamu Johnson & The Associates of the Blues
Horrocks Market
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Kentwood


Tuesday 16 June


Cap’n Kirk’s Open Blues Jam
The Philmore
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Grand Rapids


Thursday 18 June


Asamu Johnson & The Associates of the Blues
Chicago Beef Joint
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Grand Rapids


Friday 19 June


Cheryl Wolfram
St. Julian Cellars
5:00 PM
Rockford


Saturday 20 June


Weezil Malone Band
The Philmore South
6:00 AM
Wyoming



The Backdoor Blues Band
Alano Club of Kent County (North)
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Grand Rapids



The Backdoor Blues Band
Moose Lodge
7:00 - 11:00 PM
Wyoming



Truck Driver Bingo
Woody's Bar and Grille
6:00 PM
Bitely



Sunny Bleau and the Moons
Alpena Blues Festival
8:00 PM
Alpena



Asamu Johnson & The Associates of the Blues
The HUB 07
A Glimpse of Africa - a Juneteenth Celebration
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Grand Rapids



Asamu Johnson & The Associates of the Blues
GRMedia Initiative
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Grand Rapids


Sunday 21 June


🎸 *** WMBS Cottage Fever Blues Jam *** 🎸
Hosted by Asamu Johnson and the Associates of the Blues
The Breakfast House
2:00 - 6:00 PM
Grand Rapids


Tuesday 23 June


Cap’n Kirk’s Open Blues Jam
The Philmore
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Grand Rapids


Thursday 25 June


Cheryl Wolfram
Fricano's Manistee River
6:00 PM
Manistee


Friday 26 June


The Left Paul Trio
Itty Bitty Bar
9:00 PM - 1:00
Holland


Saturday 27 June


Tonya Martini and the Bluetones
Horrock's Tavern
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Battle Creek



Truck Driver Bingo
Northern Natural Cider House and Winery
6:00 PM
Chief



Asamu Johnson & The Associates of the Blues
Grand Lady Riverboat Cruise
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Jenison


Sunday 28 June


Denny Larsen
Frosty's Amble Roadhouse
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Howard City



Cheryl Wolfram
Golden Sands Golf Resort
6:00 PM
Mears


Tuesday 30 June


Cap’n Kirk’s Open Blues Jam
The Philmore
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Grand Rapids



Cheryl Wolfram
Lincoln Hills Golf Club
6:00 PM
Ludington



Sunny Bleau and the Moons
Blues on the River
7:00 PM
Rockford


Wednesday 1 July


Truck Driver Bingo
Echo Through the Timber
Wenger Pavilion
7:00 PM
Baldwin


Thursday 2 July


Cheryl Wolfram
Elberta Farmers Market
9:00 AM
Elberta


Friday 3 July


The Sand Bar Quartet
featuring Tom Duffield
Sand Bar Saloon
8:00 PM - 12:00
Saugatuck



Cheryl Wolfram
Bungalow Inn
6:00 PM
Manistee



The Backdoor Blues Band
Philmore South
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Grand Rapids


Saturday 4 July


The Butler Street Drivers
Sand Bar Saloon
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Saugatuck



Cheryl Wolfram
Bader Shoreline Cruise
Lake Michigan Car Ferry
7:00 PM
Ludington



The Backdoor Blues Band
South Alano Club
1:30 - 5:00 PM
Wyoming


Sunday 5 July


West Michigan's Famous Sand Bar Blues Jam
Featuring Members of The Butler Street Drivers
Sand Bar Saloon
3:00 - 7:00 PM
Saugatuck



Cheryl Wolfram
Manistee Art Fair
1:00 PM
Manistee


Tuesday 7 July


Asamu Johnson & The Associates of the Blues
Free Friday Night Waterfront Concerts
Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium
6:15 PM
Grand Haven


Friday 10 July


Cheryl Wolfram
Manton Station Farmers Market
6:00 PM
Manton



Rochelle and the Spoilers
The Grand Lady Riverboat
$25
boards at 6:00 PM
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Jenison


Saturday 11 July


Truck Driver Bingo
Woody's Bar and Grille
6:00 PM
Bitely

Save the Date!

National Touring Acts

Tuesday 16 June


Selwyn Birchwood
Caledonia Concert Series
Caledonia Community Green Park
6:00 PM
Caledonia



Wednesday 8 July


The Greg Nagy Band
Echo Through the Timber
Wenger Pavilion
7:00 PM
Baldwin


Thursday 9 July


Duke Tumatoe and The Claudettes
Tip Top Deluxe
$15 advance / $20 door
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Grand Rapids


Friday 17 July


Tab Benoit
wsg Sgt. Splendor
Warner Vineyards
from $35
7:30 PM
Paw Paw


Tuesday 21 July


The Duron Family Band and Jake Kershaw
Fredrick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
7:00 PM
Grand Rapids


Thursday 23 July


Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones
Tip Top Deluxe
$10 advance / $15 door
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Grand Rapids


Wednesday 19 August


Bonnie Raitt
DeVos Performance Hall
7:30 PM
Grand Rapids



Nikki Hill
Tip Top Deluxe
$20
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Grand Rapids


Tuesday 25 August


Tedeschi Trucks Band
wsg / Alabama Shakes
Acrisure Amphitheater
7:30 PM
Grand Rapids



Rick Estrin and the Nightcats
Caledonia Concert Series
Caledonia Community Green Park
6:00 PM
Caledonia


Thursday 10 September


Joanne Shaw Taylor
Warner Vineyards
7:00 PM
Paw Paw

Wednesday 7 October


Ghalia Volt
The Acorn
7:00 PM
Three Oaks