Live music

this weekend will mark the return of La Fiesta Mexicana at Calder Plaza in Grand Rapids. The 2020 in-person event was canceled and last year's event was held virtually.

Last night, perfectly sandwiched between rainy days, fans enjoyed an outdoor concert without masks, social distancing or a drop of rain. Live music has returned to Belknap Park.

Kentwood will have their Fourth of July celebration on Sat., July 3. Activities include breakfast, a 5K race, a parade, a carnival, live music and fireworks.

Have you ever wanted to work in the live events industry? Well on Thursday one of Grand Rapids' most popular venues will be holding a job fair as they gear up for concerts to return in full force, in less than a month.

Some great news from the Blandford Nature Center Facebook page recently: Their syrup has come in #1 in a contest and live music returns this summer.

We're still wondering how Dave got his drum kit up there...

According to posts on social media, The Loft, a live music venue in Lansing, has permanently closed.

Metallica's first Orion Music + More festival took place last month in Atlantic City.  They headlined both nights, playing Ride The Lightning in it's entirety and following that up the next night by playing the "Black" album from start to finish...