concerts

The Fifth Third Bank Summer Concert Series at Frederik Meijer Gardens sold out 21 of their 30 concerts on the first day. A few more sold out shortly after, but after tickets went on sale for the public on May 14, Meijer Gardens added additional tickets for some sold out shows.

This morning, Frederik Meijer Gardens announced four acts which will be performing at the 2016 Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sir Elton John has carved out one of the most illustrious music careers of the past half-century. He is the third most successful artist in the history of the American music charts, behind only Elvis Presley and The Beatles. His home away from his United Kingdom home is Las Vegas, where he the resident artist at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace from March 18 to April 14.

Bryan Adams is hitting the road in April to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his iconic rock album, Reckless. The tour kicks off on April 11 in Houston and includes a July 23 performance at DTE Energy Theatre in Clarkston.

Congratulations to Kenneth Toombs. He is the winner of our trip to see Paul McCartney live in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Seeing music legend Paul McCartney in concert is a once in a lifetime experience, and 100.5 The River wants to help you realize that dream.

Skillet is set to play Van Andel Arena on March 6, 2014.  It's a fantastic show that will include Jeremy Camp, Mandisa, Brandon Heath, Peter Furler, and We As Human. Tickets are on sale now.  $99 gets you the VIP package including meeting the band, a photo-op, autographed picture and a VIP laminate...

Just getting word that TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA is coming to Grand Rapids, December 15th at 3pm and 7:30pm at Van Andel Arena. Tickets go on sale this FRIDAY at 10am (September 13th) at Ticketmaster.com, Van Andel Box Office, DeVos Place box office and Ticketmaster outlets...

The West Michigan Symphony is out to reach you.  Yes, YOU, Mr. "I'm not going to the symphony" person.  They're presenting two free outdoor concerts on Thursday, Aug. 23, in Fremont, and Friday, Aug. 24, in Spring Lake, both starting at 7 p.m. The concerts will feature compositions by such popular composers as Bartok, Tchaikovsky and Sibelius, patriotic favorites such as "The Star S

Everyone loves a good concert.  Getting out to see a band or musician is a great way to spend any night.  We are lucky in Grand Rapids to have so many great concert venues. What is your favorite place to go to see a concert in Grand Rapids?

The Grand Rapids Symphony closes it 82nd Season with a collaborative collage concert. This weekend, at 8 pm, Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19, David Lockington will lead two performances of "Heavens Above, Earth Below," along with combining dances of the Grand Rapids Ballet Company, two world premieres - one a tribute to former First Lady Betty Ford - and the epic "Alpine Symphon

Lynne Ike, Director of Marketing for SMG, VanAndel Arena, DeVos Place and DeVos Performance Hall, and a regular guest every Friday morning on "Morning's with Andy,"  suggests some great gifts/stocking stuffers.