Music
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Music performances at Harbor Fest are a combination of local bands and major acts out of Chicago. The music has variety including Country, Folk, Blues but with a heavy emphasize on Rock. Each night ends with a headliner band.
Bumpus
This year on Friday we will feature the highly acclaimed act out of Chicago, Bumpus. They play a mix of some of their own original material along with covers. Their powerful brand of soul music channels the uplifting energy of Sly & the Family Stone, the energy of James Brown and the reflective cool of Marvin Gaye. Led by singers James Johnston, Ava Fain and Tina Howell, they bring together funky big beats, deep bass, lush JB Horns and a heavy organ sound that results in a high-octane musical funk frenzy.
Plays 9:00 – 11:00 Friday Night
Kashmir
The feature band for Saturday Night is also from Chicago and they are Kashmir. We are extremely excited to bring the nation’s #1 Led Zeppelin tribute show up to the people of the Upper Peninsula. It is the most authentic representation of Led Zeppelin on the modern national touring scene. Each of the 4 band members assumes their individual role with pinpoint accuracy. Kashmir possesses the live stage show, sound, and likeness to bring audiences and fans back to the days when the mighty Led Zeppelin ruled the musical landscape. With the playlist of every classic rock station and the most identifiable voice in rock history, Kashmir’s show features Page’s iconic double-neck guitar, Bonham’s drum solo, the stage show of the era, and most importantly, the greatest hits that make up the soundtrack to peoples’ lives.
Plays 8:30 – 11:00 Saturday Night
Local Band Line Up
The Gerry & Allison Brown Band is made up of two members, Gerry & Allison Brown with Gerry playing acoustic guitar and on vocals, and Allison has main vocals for the group. Their music style is considered an acoustic modern country with some classic rock and modern pop thrown in.
Plays 4:45 – 6:15 Friday
Good to Go? is made up of Andy Langlois and the Blackrocks House Band. They are a local Marquette band and consider themselves to be a TrapRock and JamFolk style band.
Plays 6:45 – 8:15 Friday
Sahl Metivier preforms as a solo act singing and playing guitar. He is from right here in Marquette, Michigan and plays a mix of old and songs from a variety of genres.
Plays 12:30 – 2:00 Saturday
The Pit Crew is a four man band: Kurt Gronvall, Kim Lenten, and Linda Smith all play acoustic guitar and sing for the band with Seamus Collins playing acoustic bass, vocals, and cello. The Pit Crew is from the local area out of Ishpeming, Michigan and covers acoustic music from the singer-song writer era.
Plays 2:30 – 4:00 Saturday
Marquette band Lumi has made up of Ethan Syria on vocals & percussion, Ross Larson on guitar and vocals, Ry Bry on guitar, Tom Tarkleson on keys, Wyatt Smith on drums and Daniel LaBar on bass guitar. The bands sound was described as a progressive funk fusion groove jelly.
Plays 4:30 – 6:00 Saturday
The five man band Trailer Hitch brings you hard country music from Marquette locals. The band members include Kim Parlato on guitars and vocals, Tom Osier on guitar, Tim Thomas on vocals and bass guitar, Paul Neuman on drums and Joanne Garrow playing the fiddle.
Plays 6:30 – 7:45 Saturday
Full Band Schedule
Friday Night – August 25th
- 4:45 – 6:15PM
Gerry & Alisson Brown - 6:45 – 8:15PM
Good to Go? - 9:00 – 11:00PM
Bumpus
Saturday – August 26th
- 12:30 – 2:00PM
Sahl Metivier - 2:30 – 4:00PM
The Pit Crew - 4:30 – 6:00PM
Lumi - 6:30 – 7:45PM
Trailer Hitch - 8:30 – 11:00PM
Kashmir