Music From The Marsh Summer Concerts

09/02/2025

Please fill out the survey link below if you attended at least one concert and have not already filled out a paper survey at a concert. We really appreciate your input so we can make the concert series even better next year! The donations given at each concert helps with a portion of the concert series but we still rely on grants for much of the cost. This survey helps us with our follow up reports for grants we obtained this year as well as information for future grants. We appreciate your help!

08/31/2025

Great time last night at Music from the Marsh with Zig Zeitler and Perry English! Mardi Gras in the Mitten was so much fun!! Thanks to everyone who came out last night!!

08/30/2025

MARDI GRAS IN THE MITTEN THIS TONIGHT, AUGUST 30TH!!! ZIG ZEITLER AND PERRY ENGLISH!! 7pm CONCERTS ARE FREE!! BAY CITY STATE PARK OUTDOOR STAGE!!
Long time duo Zig Zeitler & Perry English bring their own brand of Michigan’s original Cajun, Zydeco, and Blues to the stage!

08/26/2025

MARDI GRAS IN THE MITTEN THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 30TH!!! ZIG ZEITLER AND PERRY ENGLISH!!
Long time duo Zig Zeitler & Perry English bring their own brand of Michigan’s original Cajun, Zydeco, and Blues to the stage!

08/24/2025

Last night at Music from the Marsh!!! Thank you Dan Vaillancourt!!

08/23/2025

FUNKTIFIED FOLK!! Dan Vaillancourt is performing TONIGHT, Saturday, August 23rd at 7pm at the Bay City State Park's Outdoor Stage. Concerts are FREE! Looking forward to a fun evening!!
DAN VAILLANCOURT BIO:
Dan Vaillancourt is a music teacher, singer, songwriter, storyteller, father, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He spent nearly a decade performing hundreds of concerts across the United States. His rhythmic guitar, improvisational dexterity, and storytelling contribute to his style, which has been coined Funktified Folk. He is an avid songwriter and has written and recorded hundreds of songs. He also enjoys riding his bike, gardening, cooking, hiking, dad jokes, and a good cup of coffee. More Info: www.danvaillancourt.com
Dan Vaillancourt has traversed Michigan’s highways and byways visiting towns, cities, and villages and has spent time hiking and camping across both peninsulas. Many of his songs have been inspired by and written from these experiences and the people he has met. Michigan has such a rich and diverse history and landscape; there is always a new song to write and a new story to tell.

Home page of Dan Vaillancourt, a songwriter artist from Midland, Michigan

08/20/2025

FUNKTIFIED FOLK!! Dan Vaillancourt is performing this Saturday, August 23rd at 7pm at the Bay City State Park's Outdoor Stage. Concerts are FREE! Looking forward to a fun evening!!
DAN VAILLANCOURT BIO:

Dan Vaillancourt is a music teacher, singer, songwriter, storyteller, father, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He spent nearly a decade performing hundreds of concerts across the United States. His rhythmic guitar, improvisational dexterity, and storytelling contribute to his style, which has been coined Funktified Folk. He is an avid songwriter and has written and recorded hundreds of songs. He also enjoys riding his bike, gardening, cooking, hiking, dad jokes, and a good cup of coffee. More Info: www.danvaillancourt.com

Dan Vaillancourt has traversed Michigan’s highways and byways visiting towns, cities, and villages and has spent time hiking and camping across both peninsulas. Many of his songs have been inspired by and written from these experiences and the people he has met. Michigan has such a rich and diverse history and landscape; there is always a new song to write and a new story to tell.

08/17/2025

Great time last night!!

08/16/2025

Tonight at Music from the Marsh!!! String Thing performs at the outdoor stage at 7pm on Saturday, August 16th. CONCERTS ARE FREE!
Performance Description:
Michigan has a rich musical heritage. Our show for the Music From The Marsh Concert Series 2025 will focus on that heritage. There will be songs and tunes showcasing its many talented songwriters and performers as well as the music and stories of the Great Lakes to provide for a varied and entertaining listen experience.
Biographical Information:
The String Thing is a collaboration among long time Mid-Michigan residents. It was formed, in 2012, after the closing of the Bay City Guitar Society. We delight in sharing our music and making connections with people. At our shows you'll see heads bobbing, people singing along, toes tapping and even the occasional dancer. Our musical interests and styles cover a wide range of genres and appeal to people of all ages. We've performed at indoor and outdoor venues throughout the mid Michigan area.

Band members are:
Addney Biery - Guitar & Vocals,
Myrtie Biery - Hammered Dulcimer, & Vocals,
Spencer Biery - Bass & Vocals,
Mike Giffin - Guitar, Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele & Vocals,
Bruce Sherbeck - Percussion, Ukulele & Vocals

08/12/2025

This week at Music from the Marsh the String Thing will be performing at the outdoor stage at Bay City State Park!! All concerts are free and bring a chair!!!
Performance Description:
Michigan has a rich musical heritage. Our show for the Music From The Marsh Concert Series 2025 will focus on that heritage. There will be songs and tunes showcasing its many talented songwriters and performers as well as the music and stories of the Great Lakes to provide for a varied and entertaining listen experience.
Biographical Information:
The String Thing is a collaboration among long time Mid-Michigan residents. It was formed, in 2012, after the closing of the Bay City Guitar Society. We delight in sharing our music and making connections with people. At our shows you'll see heads bobbing, people singing along, toes tapping and even the occasional dancer. Our musical interests and styles cover a wide range of genres and appeal to people of all ages. We've performed at indoor and outdoor venues throughout the mid Michigan area.

Band members are:
Addney Biery - Guitar & Vocals,
Myrtie Biery - Hammered Dulcimer, & Vocals,
Spencer Biery - Bass & Vocals,
Mike Giffin - Guitar, Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele & Vocals,
Bruce Sherbeck - Percussion, Ukulele & Vocals

08/09/2025

Tonight!!

MUSIC FROM THE MARSH TONIGHT, AUGUST 9TH!!! JACOB MCLEOD!!!
Jacob's Story
Jacob McLeod has been involved in music for most of his life. His dad, James, was a band director for over 20 years and heavily influenced his passion for music, constantly exposing him to new and exciting songs throughout his childhood. From his dad, he learned to play the saxophone and clarinet in middle school.

During the 2020 pandemic, a bored 15 year old Jacob started to learn guitar, piano, and how to use his voice. This was when he discovered his true love for music, and was able to learn songs by some of his favorite artists like Billy Joel, John Mayer, Bob Dylan, Tyler Childers, and Ray Charles. Shortly after the shutdown, Jacob used the skills he gained from learning other songs to write his own, something that soon blossomed into his favorite musical venture.

After playing his first show in 2022, and hundreds since then, Jacob released his debut album in September of 2023, "North Woods Music" (named after his dad's music company from the 90s). In the time that followed, Jacob has released countless other songs, with plans to continue to write and release music for as long as he is able, fulfilling his goal of creating a more musical world. Most recently, Jacob released his debut EP “Mozart,” a collection of five songs written, recorded, produced, and released himself. “Mozart” serves as a musical stepping stone for the 20 year old singer-songwriter, and is now streaming everywhere.

08/05/2025

MUSIC FROM THE MARSH THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 9TH!!! JACOB MCLEOD!!!
Jacob's Story
Jacob McLeod has been involved in music for most of his life. His dad, James, was a band director for over 20 years and heavily influenced his passion for music, constantly exposing him to new and exciting songs throughout his childhood. From his dad, he learned to play the saxophone and clarinet in middle school.
During the 2020 pandemic, a bored 15 year old Jacob started to learn guitar, piano, and how to use his voice. This was when he discovered his true love for music, and was able to learn songs by some of his favorite artists like Billy Joel, John Mayer, Bob Dylan, Tyler Childers, and Ray Charles. Shortly after the shutdown, Jacob used the skills he gained from learning other songs to write his own, something that soon blossomed into his favorite musical venture.
After playing his first show in 2022, and hundreds since then, Jacob released his debut album in September of 2023, "North Woods Music" (named after his dad's music company from the 90s). In the time that followed, Jacob has released countless other songs, with plans to continue to write and release music for as long as he is able, fulfilling his goal of creating a more musical world. Most recently, Jacob released his debut EP “Mozart,” a collection of five songs written, recorded, produced, and released himself. “Mozart” serves as a musical stepping stone for the 20 year old singer-songwriter, and is now streaming everywhere.