Midwest Made Series
The Midwest Made summer concert series puts the spotlight on regional talent in a diverse array of genres. Don't miss nine summer Sundays of music beginning June 29th!
Abbie Thomas
Sunday, June 29, 3pm ET
Mixing genre-bending arrangements with soulful vocals and hints of Blues, Jazz, and a vibe from the songwriters of the ‘70s, music lovers are connecting with Abbie’s honest songwriting, powerful vocals, and "everyone-in-the-room-is-a-friend" live performances.
For fans of singer-songwriters and soulful pop / R&B
Resurrection Blues Band – Acorn Anywhere! at Fernwood
Sunday, July 6, 5pm ET at Fernwood in Niles
Acorn Anywhere! returns to the lush, verdant grounds of Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, MI with an installment of our Midwest Made summer concert series – featuring regional favorites the Resurrection Blues Band.
For fans of blues
Sadie Gustafson-Zook
Sunday, July 13, 3pm ET
With a pure and agile voice reminiscent of Joni Mitchell, Sadie Gustafson-Zook’s hummable melodies balance with witty lyrics and intricate guitar playing to create charmingly honest and relatable music.
For fans of folk artists and singer-songwriters
Jack Whittle Trio
Sunday, July 20, 3pm ET
Jack Whittle is a blues and roots singer, guitarist, and songwriter with a staggering depth of talent.
For fans of blues and roots music
Shiny Shiny Black
Sunday, July 27, 3pm ET
Shiny Shiny Black is an alternative folk band from Goshen, Indiana. Featuring Nate and Amber Butler, this husband and wife songwriter duo is frequently joined by keyboardist Simon Kauffman Hurst and percussionist Arthur Schroeder.
For fans of alternative folk
Help Hounds
Sunday, August 3, 3pm ET
A five piece from Northwest Indiana writing Americana, indie/folk songs. Self-reflective and a little self-deprecating at times, Help Hounds sing about nice weather and the human condition.
For fans of folk and bluegrass
Grace Theisen Trio
Sunday, August 10, 3pm ET
Grace Theisen (pronounced “Tyson”) is a queer Americana artist originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan. Grace won Cari Cole’s Best New Artist of 2021 and was named “Artist To Watch” by Michigan’s Local Spins media outlet in January of 2022.
For fans of americana and pop
Lake Effect Jazz Big Band
Sunday, August 17, 3pm ET
The Lake Effect Jazz Big Band continues to be one of the premier big bands in the Midwest, specializing in new arrangements of classic standards, new compositions for contemporary big bands, and golden oldies.
For fans of jazz and big band music
Acorn Open Mic featuring Watershed Ramblers
Sunday, August 24, 3pm ET
Hailing from Chesterton, IN, the Watershed Ramblers are a bluegrass quartet drawn from a diverse group of influences. From bluegrass to rock to funk/RnB, the Ramblers are an acoustic outfit that will take you on a ride from traditional to contemporary using their songwriting and wide range of genre-bending pickin!
For fans of bluegrass and emerging artists