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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Performance at Silver Creek Event Center
2022-04-09 21:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States
For the last quarter-century, riding shotgun with Kenny Wayne Shepherd has been the greatest road-trip in rock ‘n’ roll. Gone is the young Louisiana gunslinger who erupted onto the early-’90s scene with his burn-it-down guitar solos and gut-punch songcraft. The man he’s become is even more magnetic, still pushing his Fender Strat where others fear to fret, while diving deep into human truths and personal evolution with an honesty that only comes with miles on the clock. If that quarter-century journey has taught Shepherd anything, it’s that there’s no such thing as mission accomplished. A restless creativity has driven Shepherd ever since he taught himself to play guitar at the age of seven. A musician in constant motion, Shepherd has spent his career burning up the highways and crossing continents, bringing his unique style of rock/blues to the world.
Like all the great songwriters, Shepherd’s studio catalogue has always been the best way to get to know the reserved musician. His path was set from childhood, as he copped the licks from the records brought home by his radio DJ/Program Director father and was sent reeling from a “life-changing” meeting with Stevie Ray Vaughan to make his own stage debut at the age of 13. With early albums like his Platinum selling “Ledbetter Heights,” his Platinum selling “Trouble Is…,” his Gold selling “Live On” and “The Place You’re In,” the blues-rock scene hailed its most honest new songwriter and guitar hero with a plethora of awards including two Billboard Music Awards, two Orville H. Gibson Awards and two Grammy nominations. Shepherd continued writing, recording and touring, chronicling the highs and hard times, while dousing his shows with guitar pyrotechnics. “The first five years of my career,” he remembers, “I was on tour non-stop. I’d probably go home for two weeks a year.”
The year 2007 brought the ambitious Platinum selling DVD/CD project “10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads,” for which Shepherd received two more Grammy nominations. In the documentary, he and his band traveled throughout the American South to record with such blues icons as B.B. King, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Hubert Sumlin, Pinetop Perkins, and David “Honeyboy” Edwards. 2010 saw the release of Shepherd’s long-awaited first live album, “Live! In Chicago,” recorded at Chicago’s House of Blues during the all-star Legends tour supporting “10 Days Out.” The live disc debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Blues chart, marking the 5th time he had a #1 debut as well as receiving yet another Grammy nomination.
In 2011, the now seasoned performer and songwriter stopped off to release the acclaimed “How I Go” and in 2013, Shepherd became one-third of blues-rock supergroup The Rides, with legendary veterans Stephen Stills (Crosby, Stills & Nash) and Barry Goldberg (Electric Flag). The Rides toured extensively, and have released two acclaimed albums, “Can’t Get Enough” and “Pierced Arrow,” that further illuminate Shepherd’s depth and proficiency as a songwriter, guitar player and now vocalist.
In 2014, the rocket-fueled collaboration covers album, “Goin’ Home” was introduced and 2017 saw the release of “Lay It On Down,” which was followed by 2019’s “The Traveler,” which reaches across the battle lines of a planet that has never been so divided and showcases Shepherd’s ever-evolving songwriting. “The Traveler” also marked the 8th time Shepherd had a release debut at #1 on the Billboard Blues charts.
In an industry that’s changed drastically over the years, Shepherd’s versatility and drive has served him well. He plans to keep making music and to keep touring, “I don’t have any intention of sitting idly. We’re a live band, and when people listen to our records, I want them to hear what we sound like when we play live. I just want to keep moving and keep creating and keep doing what I love – for as long as I possibly can…” More information on the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band is available at www.kennywayneshepherd.net.

New Buffalo Farmers Market Vendor Early Bird Registration Deadline – Summer 2022
2022-04-01 | New Buffalo Farmers Market, 107 N Whittaker, on the corner of Merchant Street, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States

The Ultimate Queen Celebration Performance at Silver Creek Event Center
2022-03-11 21:00 - 22:30 | Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States
Since 2017, Martel has fronted The Ultimate Queen Celebration, an explosive, attention commanding tribute where some of the most iconic rock anthems merge with a theatrical performance style and eye-popping production. Martel and his band perform Queen’s greatest hits, including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” “We Are The Champions,” “Another One Bites The Dust,” “Under Pressure,” and “Somebody to Love.”
Prior to being known “as the vocal doppelganger for the Queen frontman,” Marc Martel recorded and toured with the Canadian rock group Downhere for over a decade. Martel’s path changed in 2011 when he submitted a video of himself covering “Somebody to Love” as part of a contest spearheaded by the members of Queen. The video landed him an appearance on the Ellen Show and he was hand-selected by Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen to be the voice of their official tribute group “The Queen Extravaganza.” Martel has appeared on American Idol with the Queen Extravaganza and contributed vocals for the Oscar winning Queen biopic film, Bohemian Rhapsody. To learn more about Marc Martel and The Ultimate Queen Celebration, visit www.camatalent.com/queen.

Great White & Slaughter Performance at Silver Creek Event Center
2022-03-04 21:00 - 22:30 | Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States
Great White is an American hard rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1977. The band has sold over 10 million albums worldwide, has six Top 100 Billboard hits, nine Top 200 Billboard albums, and two platinum albums. Great White is best known for their Grammy® nominated Best Hard Rock Performance hit, “Once Bitten, Twice Shy.” Other hit singles include “Rock Me,” “Save Your Love,” “The Angel Song,” “Mistabone,” “I’ve Got Something For You,” “Feeling So Much Better,” and “Complicated.” The current lineup includes original members Mark Kendall (guitar), Michael Lardie (guitar, keyboards), Audie Desbrow (drums) and are joined by Mitch Malloy (lead singer), and Scott Snyder (bass). More information about Great White is available at www.officialgreatwhite.com.
Slaughter is an American rock band formed in Las Vegas in 1988. The band reached stardom in 1990 with their first album, “Stick It To Ya,” which reached double platinum in the United States. The album included several hit singles including “Up All Night,” “Spend My Life,” “Mad About You,” and “Fly to the Angels.” Slaughter has played for close to three decades rocking stadiums around the globe. They have shown that with perseverance and sheer talent, a band can survive and win over the support of fans. The band includes Mark Slaughter (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), Dana Strum (bass), Jeff Blando (lead guitar and backup vocals), and Blas Elias (drums). More information about Slaughter is available at www.slaughterusa.com.

Gin Blossoms Performance at Silver Creek Event Center
2022-02-26 21:00 - 22:30 | Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States
Gin Blossoms formed in 1987 in Tempe, Arizona by guitarist Jesse Valenzuela and bassist Bill Leen, and developed further with the addition of drummer Phillip Rhoades, vocalist and guitarist Robin Wilson, and guitarist Doug Hopkins. The Gin Blossom band member bench is quite impressive as four of the five are songwriters who all create a unique musical experience. In 1989 the band debuted their first album, Dusted and became known for its high-energy, loose, and informal shows full of lively stage banter and audience interaction.
In 1990, the group signed a contract with A&M Records where they cut a five-song album and then ten months later the New Miserable Experience (NME) twelve-song album was released. Then a year later, the third single, Hey Jealousy was released and took off, increasing band awareness, and re-establishing NME which went on to earn Platinum status selling more than four million copies. As NME experienced a breakthrough, the band experienced profound change when guitarist, founding member and stellar songwriter Doug Hopkins was replaced with Scotty Johnson.
Three and a half years later, the band worked to stay afloat when Congratulations I’m Sorry showed up to prove that the Gin Blossoms had the ability to continue to turn out lyrically, compelling songs. The band then delivered, Follow You Down as Congratulations went Platinum, reaching #10 on the U.S. album charts and As Long as it Matters, a third single from the album earned a Grammy nomination.
Due to a non-stop touring schedule, the band took a hiatus in 1997 and band members pursued outside projects. In 2017, Gin Blossoms celebrated the 25-year anniversary of the landmark NME and were inducted into the Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame. Gin Blossoms then worked on a new album with Don Dixon, producer of the Smithereens and R.E.M.’s veteran engineer, Mitch Easter. The two well-known individuals helped define a fresh style for Gin Blossoms to reconnect the band to its original foundation, creating Mixed Reality, which became a timeless label.
ore information on Gin Blossoms can be found at https://www.ginblossoms.net/.

Aaron Lewis Performance at Silver Creek Event Center
2022-02-19 21:00 - 22:30 | Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States
Earlier this month Aaron dropped a new single, “Am I The Only One” from his forthcoming album, to be released later this year. The single debuted #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart, #2 on the all-genre Digital Song Sales and #14 on the Hot 100. The track also drew 4 million U.S. streams in the tracking week. You can buy/stream “Am I The Only One”.
Throughout his more than two-decade career, whether topping the charts as front man of hard rock band Staind, or as No.1 artist on the Country charts as a solo artist, Aaron Lewis has always been painfully honest in his music.
“That’s all I’ve ever done,” says Aaron. “My songs have always been me wearing my heart, emotions, misfortunes and sins on my sleeve. I don’t feel like it would be genuine or worthy if it wasn’t.”
Known for his outspokenness, impassioned live show and Outlaw Country tunes, Aaron Lewis’ latest album, “State I’m In” debuted #2 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, and is the follow-up to “Sinner,” which went number one on Billboard’s Top Country Albums, Top 200 Albums, and Top Digital Albums Charts upon release. Lewis, who also fronts the wildly successful rock band, Staind, has sold 15 million albums worldwide and four consecutive top three debuts on Billboard’s Top 200, including the single “It’s Been Awhile,” which remains one of the most-played rock songs of the decade. More information on Aaron Lewis can be found at www.AaronLewisMusic.com.

Damon Wayans Performance at Silver Creek Event Center
2022-02-18 21:00 - 22:30 | Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States
Damon Wayans is known throughout the world for his comedic genius and is most fondly remembered for the Emmy Award winning series “In Living Color” where he created sketch characters like Homey the Clown, Handiman, and Blaine from Men on Film. His writing for the series earned him personally two Emmy nominations in addition to the show’s nominations. Damon also co-created, starred and executive produced the hit series, “My Wife and Kids” which is currently in syndication worldwide and received numerous awards, including the People’s Choice for Favorite New Television Series, and Favorite Male Performer. Most recently he starred on the hit TV show “Lethal Weapon.”
On the big screen, Damon starred in Spike Lee’s critically acclaimed film “Bamboozled, “Major Payne,” “Blankman,” and “Mo Money,” which he also wrote and executive produced. Damon has always enjoyed tremendous success in stand-up comedy. After making his start touring the comedy club circuit, he landed a role on “Saturday Night Live.” He then went on to star in his own critically acclaimed HBO specials, “One Night Stand,” “The Last Stand,” “Still Standing,” and “Way Out.” He is also a New York Times bestselling author of “Bootleg,” a humorous compilation of his observations on family, children, marriage, and politics.

Vendor Applications Open for New Buffalo Farmers Market – Summer 2022
2022-02-01 | New Buffalo Farmers Market, 107 N Whittaker, on the corner of Merchant Street, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States

NYE Dance Party
2021-12-31 21:00 - 2022-01-01 00:30 | Journeyman Distillery, 109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI, 49128, United States
Celebrate the New Year with family, friends, and neighbors at Journeyman Distillery! Your $15 ticket includes music, dancing, and a midnight toast—plus a photo booth to capture the good times. The party starts at 9pm ET. Tickets are limited. Get yours today!
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Autumn Artisan Market: Day Two
2021-11-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Journeyman Distillery, 109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI, 49128, United States
For two days artists and makers of all kinds will fill Journeyman’s iconic event spaced for our annual autumn artisan market!
Wander the historic Featherbone Corset Factory with your favorite craft cocktail in hand and meet some of the area’s most talented and dedicated creative professionals. From locally sourced gourmet and personal care items, to handcrafted decor and jewelry—you’ll find gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Don’t miss this popular market!
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Autumn Artisan Market: Day One
2021-11-20 10:30 - 17:00 | Journeyman Distillery, 109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI, 49128, United States
For two days, artists and makers of all kinds will fill Journeyman’s iconic event spaces for our annual autumn artisan market!
Wander the historic Featherbone Corset Factory with your favorite craft cocktail in hand and meet some of the area’s most talented and dedicated creative professionals. From locally sourced gourmet and personal care items, to handcrafted decor and jewelry—you’ll find gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Don’t miss this popular market!
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Welter’s Folly Big Cup Putting Tournament
2021-11-06 12:00 - 18:00 | Journeyman Distillery, 109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI, 49128, United States
Our team putting competition offers lots of ways to play (and win) with 9” cups.
The $40 entry fee, for your team of two, includes a $10 Staymaker gift card and 2 commemorative Pro V1 balls. $5 from each entry goes toward a skins game, with another $5 going toward a closest to the pin competition. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top 3 scores, plus a little something for last place. Bring your own putter or use ours.
Show up with your twosome for play from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM and we will pair you with another twosome and slot you in. Walk-ins welcome and encouraged. Field limited to first 100 teams. Game on—rain or shine.
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Styx
2021-11-05 21:00 - 22:30 | Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States
The six men comprising Styx have committed to “Rockin’ the Paradise” together with audiences far and wide by averaging over 100 shows a year every year since 1999, and each one of them is committed to making the next show better than the last. Founded in Chicago in 1972, Styx has the unique distinction of being the first band in rock history to have four consecutive certified multimillion-selling albums in a row: 1977’s The Grand Illusion, 1978’s Pieces of Eight, 1979’s Cornerstone, and 1981’s Paradise Theatre.
After 14 years, Styx’s sonically sweet 16th studio album and its most ambitious, most challenging, and most rewarding album to date, “The Mission,” was finally released on June 16, 2017, on the band’s label, Alpha Dog 2T/UMe. The highly anticipated two-disc reissue of “The Mission,” was released on July 27, 2018, via Alpha Dog 2T/UMe, which includes a CD of the original album, as well as a Blu-ray of “The Mission,” mixed in 5.1 Surround Sound accompanied by stunning visualizations for each of the album’s 14 songs based on the album artwork. “The Mission,” originally debuted on various Billboard charts, including: #6 Top Rock Albums, #11 Physical Albums, #11 Vinyl Albums, #13 Current Albums, #14 Billboard Top Albums, #16 Retail, #17 Mass Merch/Non-Traditional, #29 Digital Albums, and #45 Billboard 200 (includes catalog and streaming).
Styx draws from over four decades of barn-burning chart hits, joyous singalongs, and hard-driving deep cuts. Like a symphony that builds to a satisfying crescendo, a Styx set covers a wide range of stylistic cornerstones. From the progressively sweeping splendor that is “The Grand Illusion;” to the hunker-down fortitude of all that is the “Blue Collar Man;” from the majestic spiritual love for a special “Lady;” to the poignant rumination on the fleeting nature of fame in “Miss America;” from an individual yearning for true connection as a “Man in the Wilderness;” to a soul-deep quest to achieve what’s at the heart of one’s personal vision in “Crystal Ball;” from the regal reach-for-the-stars bravado of “Come Sail Away;” to the grainy all-in gallop of that rugged “Renegade” who had it made, Styx draws on an unlimited cache of ways to immerse one’s mind and body in their signature sound. More information on Styx is available at https://styxworld.com.

Anka Sings Sinatra: His Song, My Songs, My Way
2021-10-30 21:00 - 22:30 | Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States
On the heels of his #1 hit, “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” with Olivia Newton-John, music legend and current Tik Tok sensation Paul Anka will release his second single, the title track from his forthcoming album, Making Memories. The album, with all of the songs penned and performed by this legendary songwriter, is set for release on August 13, 2021, on Green Hill Productions, a subsidiary of Primary Wave Music. Pre-save Making Memories now at: https://greenhill.lnk.to/PAMakingMemories.
“The Anka Sings Sinatra tour will honor a great artist who has influenced me more than anyone else throughout my career, Frank Sinatra,” said Anka. “This show will also feature the hits that have spanned my career on this 65th anniversary year. It will be a night filled with his songs, my songs, my way!”
Speaking of songs, Making Memories will not only feature the new, #1 duet with Newton-John but, also a newly reimagined version of his 1957 hit, “You Are My Destiny,” which Anka performs with the multi-national classical crossover vocal group Il Divo. On the heels of “My Way’s” 50th anniversary, perhaps one of his most famous self-penned hits, Anka has rerecorded this classic with vocals by Michael Bublé and Andrea Bocelli. In addition to revisiting these classics, Making Memories also features all new songs written by Anka.
To this day Anka, who has been called the ‘Justin Bieber of his time,’ continues to inspire and influence many musicians – from Drake to The Weeknd to Michael Bublé to Michael Jackson – all who share respect and admiration for Anka and his music. Approaching his 80th birthday on July 30 with passion, the upcoming North American and new music, Anka will always be making new memories.
For additional information about the new album and concert tour visit www.PaulAnka.com.

Halloween Dance Party
2021-10-30 20:00 - 23:00 | Journeyman Distillery, 109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI, 49128, United States
Join us if you dare — Journeyman is hosting a Halloween Dance Party and you’re in for a scare!
We’re turning our outdoor space into a spooktacular playland! Firepits will be blazing and the Silo Bar will be open to quench your thirst easily while outside. The Still Room bar and extra seating will also be available.
Glow in the dark putting on Welter’s Folly and costume contest!
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Million Dollar Quartet
2021-10-23 21:00 - 22:30 | Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States
On December 4, 1956, a twist of fate brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley. They were brought together in Memphis, Tennessee at the Sun Records’ storefront studio. Sam Phillips, also known as the “Father of Rock n’ Roll,” is who discovered them. Million Dollar Quartet captures the contagious spirit, freewheeling excitement, and thrilling sounds of the once-in-a-life-time event where four of music’s best talents came together. Cast members include Nathan Burke as Carl Perkins; Steven Lasiter as Johnny Cash; Trevor Dorner as Jerry Lee Lewis; Jacob Barton as Elvis Presley; Sean Casey Flanagan as Sam Phillips; Taylor Kraft as Dyanne; Kroy Presley as Brother Jay; and Jon Rossi as Fluke and the Music Director. More information on the Million Dollar Quartet is available at www.milliondollarquartet.net.

Barrel-Aged Brew Fest
2021-10-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Journeyman Distillery, 109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI, 49128, United States
BREWING FOR A CAUSE
Journeyman Distillery’s annual fundraiser features tastings of barrel-aged beverages from dozens of local breweries, wineries, and mead/cideries in friendly competition for bragging rights and the coveted Golden Barrel trophy. Admission includes tasting tickets, with additional tickets available at the festival. 100% of ticket proceeds benefit Islay’s Barrel, a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a mission to extend summer enrichment opportunities to Southwest Michigan children.
Early Access VIP Ticket: $75
Get in before the doors open! Includes an extra hour of tasting starting at noon, Barrel Aged Brew Fest T-shirt, Barrel Aged Brew Fest Glass, and 8 beer tickets.
General Admission Ticket: $40
Includes a Barrel Aged Brew Fest glass and 6 beer tickets.
Designated Driver Ticket: $15
Includes event admission and non-alcoholic beverages.
Additional tasting tickets: 4/$10 or 10/$20
Food and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase at the fest
21 and over only, please.
Valid ID is REQUIRED regardless of age
Free street parking
Competitors include: TBD!
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Arts & Craft Show
2021-10-16 09:30 - 16:00 | New Buffalo High School, 11112 E. Clay St, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States
The 38th Annual Arts & Craft Show hosted by the New Buffalo Service League

Best Putter In The World Competition
2021-10-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Journeyman Distillery, 109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI, 49128, United States
Do you have what it takes to be the “best putter in the world”? Come out and take the challenge!
Shoot your shot in the 70’ Putting Competition and WIN a Bettinardi Putter! This is not a tap-in, do you have what it takes?
Watch demonstrations from the world’s best putters with Bettinardi Golf all throughout the day, enjoy complimentary Journeyman Spirit tastings, and put around with the latest Bettinardi Putters.
Surprise details to come!
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15th Annual Harvest & Wine Festival
2021-10-09 12:00 - 21:00 | North Whittaker Street, New Buffalo, MI, New Buffalo, MICHIGAN, 49117
The New Buffalo Business Association proudly presents Harvest & Wine Fest: a full day of live music, wine/beer, artisan vendors, & lots of family fun. 12 noon to 9pm eastern standard time.

Melissa Etheridge
2021-10-08 21:00 - 22:30 | Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States
Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge has remained one of America’s favorite female singer-songwriters for more than two decades. Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which led to an appearance on the 1989 Grammy Awards show. For several years, her popularity grew around such memorable originals as “”Bring Me Some Water,”” “”No Souvenirs”” and “”Ain’t It Heavy,”” for which she won a Grammy® in 1992. Etheridge hit her commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, Yes I Am (1993), which featured the massive hits, “”I’m the Only One”” and “”Come to My Window,”” a searing song of longing that brought Etheridge her second Grammy® Award for Best Female Rock Performance. In 1995, Etheridge issued her highest-charting album, Your Little Secret, which was distinguished by the hit single, “”I Want to Come Over.””
More information on Melissa Etheridge is available at www.melissaetheridge.com.

10 Year Anniversary Weekend
2021-10-08 11:00 - 2021-10-11 22:00 | Journeyman Distillery, 109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI, 49128, United States
Secret plans in the works. We’ll spill soon. Mark your calendar.
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Dokken & George Lynch
2021-09-24 21:00 - 22:30 | Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States
Dokken exploded out of the boiling hard rock and heavy metal scene in Los Angeles in the early 1980s. “Breaking the Chains,” with its catchy title track, then set the stage for Dokken to become the most dominant creative and commercial force in the world of Melodic Hard Rock for the following years. Such classic albums as “Tooth and Nail,” “Under Lock and Key,” and “Back for the Attack” all became multi-platinum selling smashes and the live “Beast from the East” went gold in Europe and Japan. Songs like “Alone Again,” “Just Got Lucky,” “Into the Fire,” “In My Dreams,” “Unchain the Night,” “Dream Warriors,” “Burning like a Flame,” and “Heaven Sent” are still nowadays regarded among the genre’s finest.
The band hit stadium status in 1988 by playing in front of over one million fans in just five weeks. It seemed Dokken was on the verge of superstardom, but like so many other bands that have come before and after them, Dokken broke up his group in 1989.
In 1994, the legendary A&R man John Kalodner offered Dokken a recording contract on the condition the group had to be original members. The band released the appropriately titled “Dysfunctional” in 1995 selling 450,000 copies, which by the mid ’90s was considered by industry standards very respectable. Just as they were on the verge of releasing a second single, filming a video, starting a world tour and “taking it all the way,” as Don Dokken puts it, the baggage from their past reared its ugly head, and again the group began to unravel. Soon after guitarist George Lynch left the group.
In October 2016, the original members of Dokken reunited for a brief sold out tour of Japan, playing in several arenas. The current Dokken lineup includes Don Dokken on vocals, BJ Zampa on drums, Jon Levin on guitar, and Chris McCarvill on bass. More information on Dokken is available at: https://dokken.net.
George Lynch helped lead Dokken to stardom with his guitar and songwriting, which made him one of the most influential guitarists in modern music. In 1989, he left Dokken and formed his own band Lynch Mob. In just three years, Lynch Mob released two records and launched two worldwide tours. In the following years, George reunited with Dokken, played with Lynch Mob, and started a career as a solo artist. George formally retired the name of Lynch Mob in 2020, and has since rebranded his power trio as George Lynch & The Electric Freedom Band. George Lynch is also a prolific recording artist completing records with many notable musicians and creating collector’s art guitars under his Mr. Scary Guitars Brand. More information on George Lynch and Lynch Mob is available at https://georgelynch.com.

George Thorogood & The Destroyers
2021-09-10 21:00 - 22:30 | Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States
Since 1976, George Thorogood and The Destroyers have sold over 15 million albums, built a catalog of classic hits, and played more than 8,000 ferocious live shows. They broke records with their 50 Dates/50 States Tour, delivered landmark performances at Live Aid and on SNL, and became mainstays of radio, MTV and stages worldwide for more than two generations. Through it all, they’ve remained one of the most consistent – and consistently passionate – progenitors of blues-based rock in pop culture history.
For the past 45 years, it’s been very good to be George Thorogood and The Destroyers. And in 2021, their Good To Be Bad Tour: 45 Years Of Rock will prove why like never before.
For Thorogood and his longtime band – Jeff Simon (drums, percussion), Bill Blough (bass guitar), Jim Suhler (rhythm guitar) and Buddy Leach (saxophone) – the power to rock audiences has been both battle cry and creed from the beginning. “Since I was 17,” George says, “all I wanted to do was see how far I could go with my guitar, putting my own spin on music I loved.” After a few hard years as a solo acoustic performer – a period he would revisit with his acclaimed 2017 album Party Of One – George added a drummer and bass player to form the electric trio he called The Destroyers. Built around Thorogood’s fiery guitar skills, explosive performance style and a blistering take on blues rarities, the band began to gain a devout following at college parties around their native Wilmington, Delaware. It was at one of their earliest shows that Thorogood had his live performance epiphany. “It wasn’t about the amount of people we drew, but rather the impression we made,” he explains. “I asked myself, ‘Are we reaching them? Do they want more?’ And from the very first set we knew that we had something special.”
Thorogood & The Destroyers indeed remain unstoppable. In the past few years alone, the band released a top-selling limited edition 7” single for Record Store Day and saw the re-issues of their legendary Bad To The Bone, Born To Be Bad and Greatest Hits: 30 Years Of Rock albums on 180-gram colored vinyl. Thorogood himself received the 2018 B.B. King Award from The Montreal International Jazz Festival, and his solo debut Party Of One – which critics called “brilliant” (Spin), “electrifying” (Guitar Player) and “chock full of classics” (Music Connection) – became George’s fastest-selling disc in over 20 years. And in 2020, Epiphone created the George Thorogood ‘White Fang’ ES-125TDC premier signature model guitar, while Craft Recordings released George Thorogood & The Destroyers Live In Boston 1982: The Complete Concert that Classic Rock says “may well be one of the great live albums, entirely superb and a master class in live performance.”
It’s live on tour that George & The Destroyers continues to flip the switch nightly, delivering what The Toledo Blade calls “a gut-bustin’, guitar-wailin’, face-meltin’, fiery-tempoed, take-no-prisoners, good old-fashioned lunch-bucket rock & roll show” that includes their signature hits “Get A Haircut”, “I Drink Alone”, “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer”, “Move It On Over”, “Who Do You Love” and the definitive badass anthem “Bad To The Bone”, along with several surprises. “George has been honing the set list since our bar band days,” explains 43-year Destroyer bassist Bill Blough. “It’s been a constant evolution to make it all killer, no filler. We hear our walk-on song, the lights go down, and something still inherently clicks the second we step on stage. We feel the audience’s energy and the show just explodes.”
More information on George Thorogood and The Destroyers can be found at www.georgethorogood.com.

Lindsey Buckingham
2021-09-04 21:00 - 22:30 | Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States
Lindsey Buckingham is one of the most inventive and electrifying musicians of his generation. His instinct for melody and his singular fingerpicking guitar style are showcased on the seven studio and three live albums he has released as a solo artist, beginning with 1981’s Law and Order and continuing through this year’s Lindsey Buckingham, his first solo release since 2011’s Seeds We Sow. Over the last four decades, Buckingham has developed a radical sense of experimentation and an unrivaled savvy as a producer, skills he first honed as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, and the musical visionary of Fleetwood Mac, where he wrote and produced several Top Ten hits, including “Go Your Own Way” and “Big Love.” Under Buckingham’s direction, Fleetwood Mac became one of the best-selling and most beloved rock groups of all time. As a solo artist, Buckingham often plays nearly every instrument himself; his complex arrangements and inventive production choices make his solo work thrilling to experience. Earlier this year, he appeared on “Caution,” the newest single from the Killers. He remains a highly sought-after collaborator, a maverick, and a visionary.

America
2021-09-03 21:00 - 22:30 | Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States
2021 marks the 51st Anniversary of perennial classic-rock favorite, AMERICA. Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate Dan Peek) met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song “A Horse With No Name.” AMERICA became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success of their first #1 single. Fifty plus years later, these friends are still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound.
AMERICA’s journey has found them exploring a wide variety of musical terrain. Their best-known tunes, which include “I Need You,” “Ventura Highway,” “Don’t Cross The River,” “Tin Man,” “Lonely People,” and “Sister Golden Hair” were cornerstones of 1970’s Top 40 and FM rock radio. Yet beyond their impressive catalog of hits, listeners would discover there was always much more to AMERICA than surface perceptions. The combination of Gerry Beckley’s melodic pop rock and Dewey Bunnell’s use of folk-jazz elements, slinky Latin-leaning rhythms and impressionistic lyric imagery contrasted well with Dan Peek’s more traditional country-rock leanings and highly personal lyrics.
Enjoying massive success early in their career, AMERICA earned their stripes as musical soldiers on the battlefield amidst the excess, craziness and chaos of the 70’s. The trio won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1972 and began working with George Martin and Geoff Emerick in 1974. This successful team went on to record seven albums and several Top Ten hits, including “Tin Man,” “Sister Golden Hair” and “Lonely People.”
AMERICA’s albums include six certified gold and/or platinum, with their first greatest hits collection, History, hitting four plus million in sales. 2020 marked the 50th Anniversary of AMERICA which was celebrated with the release of the ultimate 8-disc Anniversary Box Set.
More information on AMERICA can be found at https://venturahighway.com/.

New Buffalo Farmers Market
2021-05-27 16:00 - 20:00 | North Whittaker Street, New Buffalo, MI, New Buffalo, MICHIGAN, 49117
Join us at the New Buffalo Farmers Market Thursday evenings 4pm to 8pm EST, Memorial Day to Labor Day! You can shop our 20+ vendors in the heart of town while enjoying one of many magnificent sunsets. Whether you are on the hunt for the best local honey, jams, stocking up on produce for your weekend or popping in for a quick dinner from a local food truck, the New Buffalo Farmers Market is a must for your calendar this summer. Focusing on local farms and locally sourced goods for you and your family, our farmers market will take place every Thursday all summer long. Come check it out, Free Admission — the Farmers Market won’t disappoint!

New Buffalo Farmers Market – September 2, 2021
2021-09-02 16:00 - 20:00 | New Buffalo Farmers Market, 107 N Whittaker, on the corner of Merchant Street, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States

Closing Day of New Buffalo Farmers Market – Summer 2021
2021-09-02 | New Buffalo Farmers Market, 107 N Whittaker, on the corner of Merchant Street, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States

Smokey Robinson
2021-08-27 21:00 - 22:30 | Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States
Smokey Robinson is a legendary singer-songwriter, record producer, record executive, and co-founder of Motown Records. Robinson and his group, the Miracles met Berry Gordy after a failed audition for singer Jackie Wilson’s managers and Gordy was impressed with Robinson’s vocals and ambitious songwriting. With his help they released, “Got a Job,” and it was the beginning of a successful collaboration and the beginnings of Motown. Over the next decade, Robinson and the Miracles produced 26 top 40 hits, including several top 10 hits such as “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” “I Second That Emotion,” “The Tears Of a Clown” and others. In 1975, Robinson released his most successful solo album, A Quiet Storm, which yielded three hit singles, “Baby That’s Backatcha,” “The Agony & The Ecstasy,” and “Quiet Storm.”
In recent years, Robinson released the standards album, Timeless Love, Time Flies When You’re Having Fun, Now And Then, and Smokey & Friends. Robinson has been Inducted into the Kennedy Center, awarded an individual star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a second star with The Miracles. He was awarded a medal at the National Medal of Arts, A Heritage Award at the Soul Train Music Awards, and a BET Lifetime Achievement Award. Howard University conferred on Robinson the degree of Doctor of Music as did the Berklee College of Music. More information on Smokey Robinson is available at www.smokeyrobinson.com.
