2027 Schedule
Winter Wheat at the Intersection
Saturday, Jan 9, 2027, 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
133 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Winter Wheat is nine bands on 2 stages keeping the music playing til 11.
The Blue Water Ramblers will be welcoming you at 2 PM with an opening jam in the 'Stache. Bring an instrument and your voice!
Tickets: https://wheatlandmusic.org/
Bear, California Dan, and Banjo-Jim
Jam Session for All at ArtRat Gallery
Sunday, Jan 17, 2027, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
48 Division S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Bear and Banjo-Jim will lead an open jam at the Art Rat Gallery. We lead a song, you lead a song, and we pass the lead around and around the circle. Got chops? Bring 'em. Just beginning? Great - you will be welcomed!
Bring your instrument and your voice.
Bear and Banjo-Jim
Clarkston Independence District Library
Sunday, February 28, 2027, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Doors open at 1:30 PM.
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
Clarkston Independence District Library has much more than books! We are excited to be part of their music series.
Bear and Banjo-Jim
Acoustic Stew presents the Blue Water Ramblers
Sunday, March 21, 2027, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Doors and bar open at 2:30 PM.
1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
In the intimate Koning Cinema of Wealthy Theatre the Blue Water Ramblers examine modern themes in tradition settings.
Click https://grcmc.org/event/blue-water-ramblers-acoustic-stew-music-guild/1740 for tickets.
Bear and Banjo-Jim
Hartland Music Hall
Saturday, May 1, 2027. 7:- 8:30 PM
3619 Avon St, Hartland, MI 48353
With its warm architectural character, exceptional acoustics, and seating for up to 224 guests, the Hall provides an intimate yet grand atmosphere for events since 1933.
Bear and Banjo-Jim
Traditional Arts Weekend at Wheatland
Friday - Sunday, May 28 - 30, 2027, all day and night
7251 50th Ave, Remus, MI 49340
Join us for a weekend of workshops, instruction, dance and performance at Wheatland. Traditional Arts Weekend has become a popular Wheatland event for those seeking more personal instruction. Over 80 workshops in traditional forms of dance, music, crafts, vocal and instrument instruction provided.
Bear, California Dan, and Banjo-Jim
Niles Bluegrass Festival
Thursday, June 3, 2027. 6 and 8 PM
1011 Broadway, Niles, MI 49120
We are excited to take our bluegrass sound to Niles for their festival. Catch us at 6 and 8 PM for two different sets.
Bear and Banjo-Jim
Nor-East'r Music and Art Festival
Friday - Sunday, June 11 - 13, 2027
1889 Caldwell Rd. Mio, MI 48647 approximately 6 miles NE of downtown Mio.
A wonderful music and art festival on the sylvan grounds of Oscoda County Fair Grounds, Mio, MI.
Here is our schedule.
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Friday night - 6:20 - Main Stage - Concert Set
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Saturday early afternoon - 1:20 - Parlour Stage - Newgrass Set
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Saturday mid afternoon - 4:00 - Jam Tent - Singin' The 60's, Interactive Sing-A-Long
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Sunday afternoon - 3:00pm - Main Stage closer - Concert Set
Bear, California Dan, and Banjo-Jim
Plainwell Band Shell
Wednesday, June 16, 2027. 7 - 8:30 PM
We'll raise a joyful noise at the majestic Plainwell Band Shell, 250 N. Anderson St., Plainwell, MI. 49080.
Banjo-Jim and Bear
Mecosta Music on the River
Friday, July 16, 2027, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Join us at Bromley Park in the middle of Mecosta on M-20 for a free music concert on the Little Muskegon River.
Bear and Banjo-Jim
Planetarium Masters
Monday - Thursday Mornings, July 19 - 22, 2027
Banjo-Jim teaches astronomy at the Chaffee Planetarium of the Grand Rapids Public Museum.
Music in the Marsh at Bay City State Park
Saturday, July 24, 2027, 7 - 8:15 PM
3582 State Park Dr, Bay City, MI 48706
We'll play Great Lakes Michigan songs overlooking Saginaw Bay at the state park.
Bear and Banjo-Jim
Hiawatha Sportsman Club - members only
Wednesday, July 28,2027. 7 - 8:30 PM
Hwy 2 just west of Naubinway
We're excited to be returning the the Hiawatha Sportsman Club for some homegrown Michigan music.
Bear, California Dan, and Banjo-Jim
Music on the Porch – Les Cheneaux Community Library
Thursday, August 19, 2027, 6:30 – 8 PM
75 E Hodeck St, Cedarville, MI 49719
We will set up on the library porch for a concert of Americana old and new.
Bear, California Dan, and Banjo-Jim
Story Point Senior Living
Friday, Oct 1, 2027, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
1700 Bronson Way, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Bear, Nate, and Banjo-Jim are off to Kalamazoo to lead a hootenanny for Story Point Senior Living. It's their annual
bar-b-que. By invitation only.
Bear, Nate Myers, and Banjo-Jim
Square Dance in Hastings
Saturday, October 23, 2027. 7 - 9:30 PM
Private dance party - squares, rounds, lines, and reels.
Banjo-Jim, Nate Myers, Bear, Jesse Lynn, and Connor Meston
Teddy Spaghettis Listening Room
Tuesday, November 2, 2027. 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Please join us at Teddy Spaghettis Listening Room, 513 W Pontaluna Rd, Norton Shores, MI 49444. As the name implies, this is a venue where you can hear all the music without interference.
Bear and Banjo-Jim
Trinity House Theater
Saturday, November 13, 2027, 7:30 – 10:00 PM
38840 Six Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
We're sharing the stage with Jen Cass and the Lucky Nows at the Trinity House Theater in Livonia, Michigan. Call 734.464.6302 for tickets.
Bear and Banjo-Jim