HUDSON — It’s what organizer Dave Sheely calls “one of Lenawee County’s best kept secrets” — a concert series that, for more than a decade, has been bringing talented acoustic groups and singer-songwriters to play free concerts in Hudson.
“I wanted others in the community to experience some of the talent that is out there without having to travel,” said Sheely, who founded the Celebrate Hudson Music in the Park series in 2013.
The concert series began in Webster Park, and in addition to the park, concerts have taken place at Hudson First United Methodist Church and the Southern Michigan Center for Science and Industry on the east side of town. This year, all the concerts are taking place at SMCSI because of better parking for people with disabilities and because concerts can happen either indoors or outdoors.
“Since 2013, we have hosted nearly 80 concerts,” Sheely said. “Our local sponsors cover the cost of the performers and donations at the concerts cover the cost of food and lodging. We have an impressive list of past performers and get regular requests from musicians looking for bookings. Our attendees travel from Ohio, Indiana and Michigan.”
A mix of genres are featured, but the concert series favors acoustic music and singer-songwriters performing original work. Sheely presents the concerts in cooperation with the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Southern Michigan Center for Science and Industry is at 550 E. Main St., Hudson.
Scroll down for a list of upcoming concerts.
Flagship Romance
Thursday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Married singers-songwriters Shawn Fisher and Jordyn Jackson are an alternative folk duo known for their breathtaking vocal harmonies, inspired songwriting, dynamic live show, and remarkable chemistry.
Dangling Participles
Thursday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m.
A Lansing-based band with a diverse song set ranging from indie folk and Americana to jazz and pop. The band has been performing genre-hopping originals and covers throughout mid-Michigan since 2015, pairing their love for songwriting, harmonizing, and arranging with a lively on-stage experience.
Keynote Sisters
Thursday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m.
A sibling singer/songwriter duo from Lake Orion, the Keynote Sisters’ sound pulls from influences of pop, folk, and Americana, tied together by their signature knit-tight harmonies.
