Downtown Kalamazoo’s live music scene is a special part of the city. Adding to the already vibrant music scene is Beats on Bates – a free live music series that offers visitors and locals alike the chance to wind down on a Wednesday evening, indulge in a meal and some drinks, and enjoy the musical stylings under the beautiful lights of Bates Alley.
The series takes place every Wednesday between June and August from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
JUNE 1 | Capt. Cat
JUNE 8 | BlueBack
JUNE 15 | The Incantations
JUNE 22 | J.Cam.G & Flizz-E
JUNE 29 | Zion Lion
JULY 6 | Sam Luna Band
JULY 13 | Samuel Nalangira’s Trio
JULY 20 | FlyLiteGemini
JULY 27 | Chick & The Boomers
AUGUST 3 | DJ Conscious, Courtney Moore, Mitchie Moore, & Sherdizzil
AUGUST 10 | Kalamazoo Academy of Rock
AUGUST 17 | Pinter Whitnick
AUGUST 24 | Yolonda Lavender
AUGUST 31 | Out of Favor Boys