Intimate Concert Performances
Since June 2008, Kalamazoo Public Library—long recognized for its excellence in programming—has provided patrons with a monthly series of unique, intimate concert performances featuring local and nationally recognized artists from a variety of musical genres.
With the kind consent of the artists, many of these unique events have been preserved in the form of video, audio, photographs and commentary.
Visit KPL’s YouTube channel for more vintage clips from our archives, and KPL’s Flickr photostream for great photos of library events.
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Archived Performances from 2010
(Not all formats are available for every performance.)
Show #39. December 15, 2010, Central Library
Live Music @kpl: Micaela Kingslight Band
The Micaela Kingslight Band features original material and some faithful covers, including The White Stripes and Led Zeppelin.
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info
Show #38. November 17, 2010, Central Library
Live Music @kpl: Who Hit John?
Back for a second appearance in KPL’s Live Music series, Who Hit John? carries on the tradition of American roots music.
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info
Show #37. October 20, 2010, Central Library
Live Music @kpl: Drew Nelson
Singer/songwriter/storyteller Drew Nelson returned to Kalamazoo Public Library with accompanist Mark Schrock for a full concert.
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info
Show #36. September 15, 2010, Central Library
Live Music @kpl: Funktion
Funktion returned to KPL for a full concert of their “dare-you-not-to-dance” blend of funk, rock, jazz, soul and hip-hop.
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info
Show #35. August 23, 2010, Central Library
Live Music @kpl: Justin Townes Earle
The 2009 Americana Music Awards winner, Justin Townes Earle, in a very special concert performance at KPL.
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info
Show #34. August 18, 2010, Central Library
Live Music @kpl: Jesse Palter Quartet
An accomplished vocalist and composer, Jesse channels and combines influences from Ella Fitzgerald to Joni Mitchell.
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info
Show #33. July 21, 2010, Central Library
Live Music @kpl: The Corn Fed Girls
A special return appearance at Kalamazoo Public Library from some of Michigan’s best home grown acoustic performers.
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info
Show #32. June 16, 2010, Central Library
Live Music @kpl: Red Sea Pedestrians
One-of-a-kind, full-blown, instrument-swapping fusion of high energy neo-Klezmer and hypnotic songs of celebration and wonder.
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info
Show #31. June 4, 2010, Central Library
Art Hop @kpl: Funktion
A dare-you-not-to-dance blend of funk, rock, blues, jazz and soul with a hip-hop beat. A special Art Hop concert.
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info
Show #30. June 4, 2010, Central Library
Art Hop @kpl: Drew Nelson
Singer/songwriter/storyteller Drew Nelson’s love for nature and the simpler things in life shines in this special Art Hop concert.
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info
Show #29. May 19, 2010, Central Library
Live Music @kpl: Duffield-Caron Project
Tom’s soulful piano playing and Lorraine’s sultry voice bring a delightful taste of the blues, boogie woogie & ballads to KPL.
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Show #28. April 21, 2010, Central Library
Live Music @kpl: Red Tail Ring
Michael Beauchamp and Laurel Premo come together as a duo with roots firmly planted in Appalachian old-time and folk music.
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Show #27. March 24, 2010, Central Library
Live Music @kpl: The Brothers Kalamazov
An eclectic range of original and traditional songs on a wide variety of instruments. Jazz, Celtic, bluegrass, and Tin Pan Alley.
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info
Show #26. March 11, 2010, Central Library
Fontana Chamber Arts @kpl: Ensō String Quartet
The award-winning Ensō Quartet is made up of four like-minded musicians: all were drawn to the string quartet medium.
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info
Show #25. February 17 & 18, 2010, Central Library
Live Music @kpl: Wesley Stace (John Wesley Harding)
Wesley Stace (aka John Wesley Harding) has released 15 albums, ranging from traditional folk to pop.
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info
Show #24. January 20, 2010, Central Library
Live Music @kpl: Belfast Gin
A sound unique to the Celtic genre with an almost classic rock feel—a music category they call “Twisted Traditional.”
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info
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