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 5

The Kate Hinote Trio features Kate’s vocals along with Matthew Parmenter on violin and David Johnson on the acoustic guitar. The group tours all across Michigan and has released the albums “Near” in 2021 and “Stowaways” in 2025.

Gold Sponsor

Rob’s Towing & Fabricating

3077 Clark Rd, Harrisville

989-736-7253

June 12

Claudia Schmidt, who is a native of New Baltimore, Michigan, released the first of her 17 albums in 1982. Her work covers folk, jazz and blues. She will be playing both guitar and dulcimer.

Gold Sponsor

Red Fork

3228 US-23 N, Greenbush

989-739-7657

and Alcona Coffee

110 E Main St, Harrisville

989-724-7071

June 19

Dan Bracken writes in the tradition of Irish and American roots music, accompanied by his finger-style guitar. His latest album, “Finally (Part Two),” came out last year.

Songwriter John D. Lamb performs throughout Michigan and elsewhere. His Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters is in its 32nd year. John released his fifth album, “Good Hart,” in 2023.

Multi-instrumentalist Dan Hazlett (HAZE-let)has published 10 albums. His live performances of folk and jazz always add a touch of his down-home numor.

Gold Sponsor

David Cook

Attorney

5466 M 72, Harrisville

989-724-5155

June 26

Dave Bouttette and Kristi Davis released their newest album, “The Chickadees,” in June.

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.

July 3

Open mic special

Gold Sponsor

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 10

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.

Gold Sponsor

Isackson, Wallace & Pfeifer

Attorneys

114 S. Second

Alpena

989-354-8242

July 17

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.

Gold Sponsor

Ossineke Hardware & Building Supply

11925 US-23, Ossineke

989-471-2191

July 24

Detroit’s Mike Ward put out his sixth album, “The Time That Remains,” last year. His influences include Bob Dylan, John Prine and Simon and Garfunkle.

Prolific performer Eric Nassau list 26 shows from June through August. As Mister E, he does kids’ shows, often singing “13 Llamas in Kalama-ZOO.”

Laura Frawley writes about the bittersweet beauty of life. Her latest album is “Where Do We Go from Here?” She is also Inspiration Alcona’s president and organizer of Harbor Nights.

Gold Sponsor

Wilson & Pommerenke

Attorneys

635 N U.S. 23, Harrisville

989-724-3500

311 N. Second Ave.

Alpena

989-595-0000

July 31

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

Kyle Joe created seven albums in 12 years under the Chain of Lakes name. His first solo album, “Take It Easy,” came out last year.

Ben Gage plays guitar and harmonica with Americana flavor. He’s toured across the US, Canada and Europe and has released three full-length albums since 2021.

Gold Sponsor

Laura Frawley

August 7

Annie & Rod Capps have established themselves as well-respected songwriters, musicians and performers. They have issued nine albums, three of them topping the Folk Radio charts. They are also two-time Kerrville New Folk Finalists.

Gold Sponsor

Alcona Music Project (WXTF)

and Doug & Sam Cheek

August 14

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.

Gold Sponsor

Judy & Will St. John

August 21

Sierra Cassidy is an alumnus of both Interlochen and Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters. She has also studied with Paula Cole. She leads the music project i.am.james.

Nicholas James Thomasma blends his real-life stories with genuine humor. He has published two albums.

Siusan O’Rourke shows her Irish roots in her powerful alto voice. She also writes and sings in folk, roots and blues genres,

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

August 28

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