Live music is back! Here’s where to be, when.
By Ross Boissoneau | June 5, 2021
After a summer of silence, musicians are ready to retake the region’s stages. From free shows in the open air to large-scale performances in state-of-the-art concert halls, the sounds of rock, pop, classical, jazz, folk, and more will once again rise up to rock local audiences Up North.
There is one huge caveat, of course: COVID-19 restrictions might force sudden changes to schedules or, worse, cancellations. Different venues and events may opt to continue requiring such things as masking and social distancing, too.
So while this list is long and far-reaching, it’s not necessarily complete, nor is it set in stone. Restaurants, bars, wineries and other places will also be welcoming music artists. And some other excellent venues — hello, Interlochen! — might still announce plans to host live music for the public. So continue to check the listings here at Northern Express, and if you know about a summer music event we don’t, email us at events@traverseticker.com, and we’ll do our best to include them in future issues.
For now, get off the couch, get out your calendar, and make a plan to see and hear the kind of musical experience you’ve missed out on for more than a…
