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.
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.
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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