Harbor Nights

These concerts go on rain or shine. All concerts are 6 – 8 pm Fridays.

When the weather is good, the show is at the pavilion and lawn above Harrisville Harbor, 1 Harbor Lane, just off Lake Street in Harrisville. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and your music-loving friends.

Should it rain, the music moves to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 201 N 2nd St., Harrisville.

June 13

Jeremy Facknitz, who now lives in Colorado, mixes folk and jazz in his original songs. He’s a three-time finalist in the Kerrville Folk Festival new folk category.

Josh Rose crafts his songs the old-fashioned way, without a team of Nashville helpers. He’s been touring the Midwest for a decade.

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Rob’s Towing & Fabricating

3077 Clark Rd, Harrisville

989-736-7253

June 20

Dan Bracken writes in the tradition of Irish and American roots music, accompanied by his finger-style guitar.

Sierra Cassidy is an alumnus of both Interlochen and Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters. She also studied with Paula Cole.

Beverly Meyer is best known for her 25 years of work with children and families as  the Music Lady.

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Red Fork 

3228 US-23 N, Greenbush

989-739-7657

 

and Alcona Coffee

110 E Main St, Harrisville

989-724-7071

 

June 27

The Kate Hinote Trio features Kate’s vocals along with guitar and violin backing. Their second album, “Stowaways,” is being released this month.

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David Cook

Attorney

5466 M 72, Harrisville

989-724-5155

July 4

Enjoy your backyard grilled dinner tonight. Come back on Saturday, July 5, for the Harrisville fireworks show.

unknown person grilling chicken meat outdoors

July 11

Detroit composer Emily Rose is scheduled to open for the Kate Hinote Trio (above) at their album release party. Audra Kubat‘s six albums have sold world-wide as she’s toured America for 20 years. Gary Browe has released four albums and in May published a book of poems.

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Mountain Bar & Grill

5495 US-23,

Black River

989-471-2066

and Smokey’s Mountain Bar & Grill

5992 N Hubbard Lake Rd, Spruce

989-727-0444

July 18

Andy Baker, who lives in a town almost as small as Harrisville, is a winner at the Kerrville Folk Festival and has released four albums. Detroit’s Michelle Held just won Honorable Mention at the 2025 Rocky Mountain Folks Fest Songwriter Showcase. Jen Sygit also has four solo albums to her credit and has been a backup singer on more than 50 albums.

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Isackson, Wallace & Pfeifer

Attorneys

114 S. Second 

Alpena

989-354-8242

July 25

The Lucky Nows bring together four talented Michigan songwriters: vocalist Jen Cass, harmonica legend Rosco Selley, and multi-instrumentalists Eric Janetsky and Michael Robertson. The group tours all over the state and has released two albums. 

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Ossineke Hardware & Building Supply

11925 US-23, Ossineke

989-471-2191

August 1

Andy Sydow, host of the “Middle Class Rock Star” podcast, put out his first album, “Night Skin,” last October. Dave Bouttette and Kristi Davis released their newest album, “The Chickadees,” in June.

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Wilson & Pommerenke

Attorneys

635 N U.S. 23, Harrisville

989-724-3500

311 N. Second Ave.

Alpena

989-595-0000

August 8

Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt have sung together for decades, producing four albums together as well as their extensive solo music. 

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Laura Frawley

August 15

Detroit’s Mike Ward put out his fifth album, “The Time That Remains,” in July. Kyle Joe changed his last name from  Rasche because no one pronounced it correctly. Nevertheless, he created seven albums in 12 years. Laura Frawley writes about the bittersweet beauty of life. Her latest album is “Where Do We Go from Here?”

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Alcona Music Project (WXTF) 

and Doug & Sam Cheek

August 22

Kitty Donohoe honors her Irish roots in her seven albums, including “The Irishman’s Daughter.” Jan Krist and Jim Bizer often perform together as a duo or in larger groups, but each also has a solo career. Jan has seven albums to her credit. Jim’s latest came out late last year.

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Judy & Will St. John

August 29

Bob Hausler‘s songs have been streamed more then 5 million times on Spotify and heard on radio around the world. Lee Kitzman, who goes by Easy Lee on his local radio show, released his album “Steps” one year and 11 days ago. Autoharp player Kathy Wieland has written songs for more than 30 years, first as half of the duo Katseye and now as a solo act.

Gold Sponsor

Harrisville Arts Council, 

sponsor of Harmony Fest 2025,

August 30 & 31

Hundreds of arts and crafts vendors

at the corner of US-23 and M-72, Harrisville

September 5

The Classic Women of Country will close the season. Amy Petty sings all over Michigan, including a recent show with the Saginaw Bay Symphony. Laurie Middlebrook leads Laurie & the Lefties, including recent shows at Dow Gardens and Bay City’s Princess Wenonah tour boat. Lora Dale also keeps a busy schedule as a solo act and with the Classic Women of Country.

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Ritchie Heavy Truck & Auto Repair

366 S. US-23

Harrisville

989-724-3250