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“Best New Irish Band” – Cúig in Concert
Traditional Irish music has never sounded so hot! Cúig is an Irish five piece band with members from County Armagh and County Tyrone, Ireland, who are tearing up the rule book with their bold approach to their native musical tradition. Sleder’s porch will be the place to be when this fresh and eclectic Irish quintet takes the stage! About Cúig Following […]
Ireland’s “Best Folk Act,” Aoife Scott, to Perform at Sleder’s
Dublin, Ireland’s Aoife Scott, named Best Folk Act at the 2018 Irish Post Music Awards (IRE) and Emerging Artist of the Year at the Live Ireland Awards (US), will be performing at Sleder’s “On the Porch” with renowned guitarist, Andrew Meaney, on September 11 at 7:30 pm. About Aoife Scott Award winning Aoife Scott is a true veteran of the Irish and Folk Festival circuit having performed and […]
The Perfect Porch for Party Season
Party season has begun! Graduations, weddings, receptions, reunions, and the glorious longer days of almost-summer have many local Northern Michiganders already busy hosting guests and welcoming home those who have been away. Some haven’t been home since the holidays. For others, it’s been since last summer. Still more haven’t been Up North since the last family wedding. Welcome back! Welcome home! And to those experiencing […]
Spring Finale Show: Cameron Blake with Ethan Lucas and Max Brown
Sleder’s spectacular On the Porch Music Series is planning a very special concert for its final show of the 2018 season. Cameron Blake will be performing songs from his new album, Fear Not, a courageous and intimate collection of songs that takes you on a journey to places far and wide, within and without. Reviewers praise the CD as “exquisitely poetic” (Huffington Post), “emotionally stirring” (American Songwriter), […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Scottish Music Duo, McKasson & McDonald
Sleder’s Family Tavern is delighted to announce a Mother’s Day performance with the music of Scotland featuring McKasson and McDonald. This compelling and creative duo, Ryan McKasson, a Scottish fiddle player, and Eric McDonald, a vocalist and guitarist, captures the heart of an audience and seemingly carries it back to the Highlands and Heather of Scotland. The duo will be playing songs from their new CD, […]
A Fool’s Paradise of Music With Adair Correll and the “Older Than Dirt Boys” Band, April 29
Sleder’s Family Tavern is delighted to announce the next performance in the On the Porch Music Series: Adair Correll and the “Older than Dirt Boys” Band. This performance will be a release party for their CD, On My Bucket List, which captures Adair’s wit and wisdom of a life filled with music. Adair’s songs are a blend of humor and real life experiences woven together with thought […]
An Enchanting Evening With Celtic Duo, House of Hamill, April 23
House of Hamill Celtic Duo Monday, April 23, 2018 at 7 p.m. “On the Porch” @Slederstavern House of Hamill brings together the best of Celtic music. They have a sound that is based in the traditional Celtic while expanding the traditions with their own musical creativity. Their performances capture the heart of every audience. Listen to House of Hamill’s original rendition of Heart Shaped Box here. […]
Bill Staines – Spring Concert, March 25
Spring is on its way and so is one of the best folk singers ever: Bill Staines! Bill will be bringing his iconic voice and guitar to Sleder’s on March 25 for an afternoon concert on the porch that you will not want to miss. Bill’s discography includes 26 albums and classic folk songs such as “River,” “Early Morning Rain,” and “The Roseville Fair.” You’ve probably […]
Kennedy’s Kitchen – Irish Music, March 11
Sleder’s Family Tavern is pleased to announce Kennedy’s Kitchen will be performing On the Porch! The On the Porch concert series is a monthly showcase featuring performers singing their original work in a club atmosphere. It is a commitment to allow artists to perform their music in a concert setting, and the series focuses on performers who write/sing/perform their own material. This performance by Kennedy’s Kitchen […]
Concert Lineup for January, February, and March
Here’s the 2018 On the Porch Music Series Lineup for January, February, and March. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. For ticket info, click here. January 21 @ 4 – Boyne City guitarist and vocalist Robin Berry and These Good Souls featuring Traverse City visual artist, bassist Glenn Wolff, percussionist Dave Goodwin, trombonist Steve Carey, and electric guitarist/bassist Chris Michels. February 26 @ 7 […]
