We have an exciting announcement! Starting this Wednesday we're launching Open Band Night!
Open Band Night is a full-band–friendly open mic designed for musicians who want to plug in and play. Hosted by singer-songwriter Nathan Walton, this night is built for collaboration, discovery, and great live music.
Whether you’re a solo artist, a full group ready to test new material, or just here to listen and hangout, this night’s for you. We’ve got a full stage setup ready to go — drums, amps, mics, and PA included.
Sign-ups open at 6:30 PM
Music starts at 7:00 PM
15 minute sets
Free entry. All ages welcome. Food, coffee, beer, and wine available.
At The Stray, we strive to create a welcoming, all-ages environment. Please keep performances respectful, inclusive, and appropriate for a diverse audience by avoiding explicit content and polarizing political or religious messages.
We look forward to hearing your set!
Coming up at The Stray!
Listening room conceets this Friday and Saturday featuring Violet Velure, Rabbit Fur, Josh Garvelink + Stray Horses on Friday and Tony Geren, Gabriel Goldstein, and Annie Bacon + Her Oshen on Saturday
Monday Night we have an art and music showcase by Godwin Heights district schools titled “I belong, I matter”.
On Tuesday we have an unplugged Oldtime Jam with host Keala Venema!
Live art:
Alexis Hannah - Friday afternoon
Karen VanKlompenberg - Monday Afternoon
Sophia VanHarn - Tuesday Afternoon
Coming up this week!
Tonight (Tuesday) we have Keala Venema’s unplugged irish session at 7.
Wednesday is Open Band Night with host Nathan Walton.
Thursday night Trivia is canceled :(
Friday we’re hosting songs from the north country, a writer’s round featuring Ed Dupas, Michael Crittenden, and Josh Rose.
Saturday night we’re hosting Sometime Soon and the Kelly Quinn Blues Experience.
We have live art this week:
Lloyd VanDuyn on Friday morning
Rebecca Rodriguez next Tuesday morning
Alexis Hannah next Friday afternoon
We have a Bluewater Kings Showcase night next Monday the 11th.
Coming up this week!
Wednesday is Open Band Night! May is our last month of OBN. After May 27 we’ll be taking the summer off and then it’ll come back after Labor Day on on Wednesday, September 9. Signups are at 6:30.
Thursday Night is Board game night at 6:30
Listening Room Style Concerts:
Friday: Truth in Jazz Gordon Goodwin Tribute 7PM
Saturday: The Westside, The Capstone Volunteers, & LIE. 7PM
Tickets for Friday and Saturday’s shows are available now.
Next Tuesday, May 5th: We have Keala Venema’s @kealavenema Unplugged Irish Session at 7pm!
Live Art from:
Friday afternoon: Alexis Hannah live art @alexisnoellestudio
Coming Up This Week!
Tuesday Night we’re hosting an unplugged Oldtime Jam with Keala Venema!
On Wednesday, we have open band night! Signups at 6:30 and performances start at 7.
Thursday Night we have Trivia Night with Greg King. Signups are at 6:30.
Listening room style Concerts:
Friday Night we’re hosting an album release show for Rivereye, a new project by Max Lockwood and friends, we’re joined by The Temperances who’ll be kicking off the night!
Saturday night we have an album release show from No Collar Coyote, fronted by Nathan Walton with support from The Incantations and All Points Bulletin.
Tickets for Friday and Saturdays concerts are available now. Save a few bucks by buying them in advance!
This week we have live art featuring:
Lloyd Van Duyn Friday Morning
Rebecca Rodriguez Next Tuesday Morning
This week!
Wednesday Night we have Melissa Dylan guest hosting our Open Band Night! Performances start at 7pm and go until close. Signups fill up quickly.
Thursday Night is board game night
Friday we’re joined by Grand Rapids Irish Traditional Session for their Bimonthly meetup.
Saturday night we’re joined by Australian-based Austin Mackay on his North American Tour, with support from the Rusty Snails!
Next Tuesday we’re joined by Keala Venema who’s leading an old-time jam!
We have live art this week from Rebecca Rodriguez on Tuesday morning and Alexis Hannah on Friday Afternoon.
The live stage is where artistry lives!
Our finals night recap video is here, brought to you by videographers @dr_domino and @durrcee
Featuring photos by the one and only @isabelelisephoto
A massive thank you to all of this year’s performers, to the many supportive listeners who’ve attended the show, to Local Spins, Black Cat Management, Mitten Music, Upstairs Man Studios, Jarl Brey & His Dog Maeve, as well as our guest judges Karisa Wilson, Chris Cranick, JWo, Cameron Blake, and Keala Venema.
Thank you also to our hardworking team of audio engineers, baristas, and cooks who hustle to make this month-long event run smoothly!
We’re so glad to be a part of the music community here in Michigan and excited to bring together so many creative brains in one building. Till next time, bye now!
Coming up this week!
Friday night we’re hosting Austin Benzing’s album release show, along with Adrian Wright & the Great Let Gos.
On Saturday we’re joined by DuPont Phillips and Flagship Romance.
No Trivia this week, see you again in two weeks on the 23rd.
We have live art from Lloyd Van Dun on Friday morning, and Rebecca Rodriguez next week Tuesday.
Next Monday we have a Bluewater Kings music showcase at 7:30pm.
S5 E4
Night four closes out our opening rounds of Battle of the Bands. Who will win it all? Stay tuned for finals night, coming soon!
Video Series produced by @dr_domino and @durrcee
