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2024 Spring Entertainment Lineup
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@ Green Hat Lounge
All performances are at 7 p.m.
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DAKOTA PARKER
Jan. 6 · April 6 · May 4
Dakota Ray Parker performs many varieties of music including classic country (Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash), some classic rock (Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen), Folk music (The Avett Brothers, Bob Dylan, Tom T Hall), Elvis Presley, Adele, Justin Bieber and so much more. He also writes his own music with more than 35 original songs. He won The Voice of Wabash County in 2018 and opened for Aaron Barker at the Eagles Theater. |
| MIKE
ALMON Jan. 13 · Feb. 10 · March 9 · April 13 · May 18
With more than 300 shows scheduled each year, Mike Almon has been playing guitar and writing music since he was 14. This year he plans to release his first studio-recorded album "Had a Good Run" featuring a mix of his originals, along with two bonus track parodies "Last Fence" and "Detour Land." |
| ABBIE THOMAS
Jan. 20 · March 16 · April 20
Fresh
off of her 2023 JMA Artist of the Year award at The Grand Ole Opry, Abbie
Thomas, is a rising singer songwriter who is gaining international attention
and nominations for live performances, lyricism and visual content.
Mixing genre-bending arrangements with soulful vocals and hints of Blues, Jazz,
and a vibe from the songwriters of the 70’s, she is currently touring
regionally; most recently opening for Clint Black, Laine Hardy, and Girl Named
Tom. Influenced by artists such as Carole King, Lauryn
Hill, John Mayer and Ella Fitzgerald, versatility has her playing throughout
Midwest USA in acoustic listening rooms to clubs with her full backing band,
recently dubbed ‘The Crazy Hearts’; who were just nominated for a 2023
Hollywood Independent Music Award for Best Live Performance for Thomas’
original, “Try”. You can listen to Thomas' original music on all major
streaming platforms. |
| CONNOR NOBLE
Jan. 27 · March 23
Connor Noble, from Wabash, Indiana, has been playing music for the past 11 years. He has played across Indiana on radio talk shows, and has had original music featured in films, including Night of the Living Dead, The Blood Moon, First Harvest, and more. Noble is currently the lead guitarist for Rejected Iris-- having written and produced two albums for the band. His inspiration comes from the music of the 1990s-2000s, spanning a variety of genres from rock to blues, jazz to pop and even punk. Noble brings something that everyone can enjoy. |
| PARKER & FOX
Feb. 3 · March 2
Parker
and Fox is comprised of Indiana musicians Dakota Ray Parker and Ryan
Fox. Parker originally hails from the great state of Kentucky and the
Appalachia and Bluegrass influence is immediately recognizable in his
haunting vocals. Fox has toured the USA steadily for the past ten years,
has performed on The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN, and most recently
had music featured on the hit TV show “Yellowstone”. Parker and Fox put
on an excellent show with a wide range of Country, Americana, and
Classic Rock music that everyone can enjoy! |
| JON SHOULDERS
Feb. 17 · Feb. 24 · March 30
Performing throughout the region year-round, Jon Shoulders puts on a high-energy acoustic show that spans many genres and styles.
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| MATT RECORD
April 27 Matt Record is a powerful singer, songwriter, expert guitar player and casual loopist based in Indianapolis who specializes in a variety of genres including Americana/Folk, 70s, 80s current and original songs.
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| THE MAKE-BELIEVE SPURS
May 11 · in The Courtyard
Based in Marquette, Michigan, the Make-Believe Spurs have been playing sparkly Alt-Folk and Americana together since 2022. Their intent is to share kindness, love, and magic through music. Major influences include The Band, the Black Keys, Bob Dylan, John Prine, and Nathaniel Rateliff. Their sound and setup is versatile, ranging from close-knit harmonies to electric romps for the dance floor. Performing close to 200 shows a year, they tour throughout the United States, but primarily focus on the Great Lakes region. Since forming, they have performed at venues like Cedar Point, the Black Squirrel Bluegrass and Americana Festival, Albion College, Hiawatha Music Co-Op, and many others. Brian Wallen won 2nd place in the International Blues Challenge, and is an avid coffee drinker and iced tea enthusiast. Molly Wallen is a classically trained vocalist with experience in opera, and also an expert at crossword puzzles and crochet. Mavis Farr studied West African drums and percussion at Oakland University, makes magic as a silversmith and jeweler, and loves stamps. All three share a passion for hats, boots, thrifted fashion, and rescue dogs. |
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