Elizabeth Start (cello)
Monday, February 27, 2023
The Fountains at Bronson Place
The cellist performs solo pieces from Bach to her own compositions
Jon Mueller / Slow Bell Trio
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
We kick off our 2023 season with ambient musician Jon Mueller and avant-garde jazz ensemble Slow Bell Trio.
Nick Naegele (violin)
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The Fountains at Bronson Place
Violinist with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra performs at The Fountains at Bronson Place.
Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Congregation of Moses
Klezmer music "with a little horseradish on the side."
Selkie at the Dark Sky Park
Friday, August 18, 2023
Dr. T.K. Lawless Park, Vandalia, MI
Celtic ensemble Selkie performed under the stars of the Dark Sky Park.
Migratory Music
Saturday, Sept. 16 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Experience the Kalamazoo Nature Center with live music from local artists.
David Briggs, organ
Monday, October 2, 2023
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Organ program with the US premiere of Sonata for Violoncello and Organ
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920)
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo
The silent-era classic movie with a live improvised score by organist David Briggs
Friends of the Gamelan
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Kalamazoo Public Library
(Downtown)
Traditional music of central Java in Indonesia performed predominantly with percussive instruments
Kommuna Lux
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Bell's Eccentric Café
Self-described as “Odessa Gansta Folk presenting thrilling Klezmer Music”
Trail Walk with Slow Bell Trio
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Kleinstuck Preserve
Nature-inspired improvisation at the Kleinstuck Preserve with the ambient jazz ensemble
Rahim AlHaj Trio
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Stetson Chapel, Kalamazoo College
The Iraqi oud master joined by two amazing artists on santour and percussion
Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Wellspring Theater
Latin Grammy-winning ensemble celebrating the beauty and passion of the tango repertoire
Edmar Castañeda Quartet
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Dalton Center Recital Hall
Western Michigan University
An eclectic mix of jazz artists led by the Latin Grammy-nominated harpist
Tres Souls
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Dormouse Theatre
The timeless tradition and vintage sound of Latin Bolero, bridging the past and present
The String Queens
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Comstock Auditorium
A dynamic string trio with music spanning from baroque to the Hot 100
Messiah Sing
Sunday, November 26, 2023
First Congregational United Church of Christ
Sing-along of Handel’s Messiah with professional orchestra and soloists
Rootead Youth Drum & Dance Ensemble Showcase
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Comstock Auditorium
Partnering with Chicago's Ayodele Drum & Dance, funded in part by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council