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 2013
(Not all formats are available for every performance.)
Show #79. June 8, 2013, Central Library (outdoors)
June Jubilee Concert: Joe Hertler and The Rainbow Seekers
Sublime folk tinged with Motown, funk, and pop. Joe & Co. were the centerpiece of a fun-in-the-sun party that served as the official kick-off of the 2013 KPL Summer Reading Program.
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info
Show #78. May 15, 2013, Central Library
In Concert: The Crane Wives
Five-piece indie-folk band from Grand Rapids with an intensely loyal following. Three-part vocal harmonies, eclectic instrumentation, and a knack for dynamics; accessible and innovative.
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info
Show #77. April 20, 2013, Oshtemo Branch Library
Earth Day Concert: Earthwork Music collective
Seth Bernard, May Erlewine, Michael Beauchamp, Laurel Premo, Graham A. Parsons, Elisabeth Pixley-Fink, Ian Gorman, Dede Alderman, Darlene, Gifts or Creatures, and others.
video | mp3 audio: set 1 set 2 | photos | reviews | artist info
Show #76. April 6, 2013, Central Library
Family Concert: BenJammin and Analisa Gauthier
BenJammin and Analisa Gauthier give kids a chance to move, play and sing along with educational music. This was a fun addition to KPL’s regular monthly First Saturday activities!
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info
Show #75. March 20, 2013, Central Library
In Concert: Neil Jacobs
Neil pushes the limits of the acoustic 12-string guitar as he fuses Gypsy, Celtic, Balkan, and Classical influences into new American music; Central Library, March 20, 2013.
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info
Show #74. February 20, 2013, Central Library
In Concert: Keith Hall and Mike Jellick
Detroit-based pianist Mike Jellick joined drummer extraordinaire and WMU jazz instructor Keith Hall for an evening of great live jazz at KPL, Wednesday, February 20, 2013.
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info: Keith Hall | Mike Jellick
Show #73. January 16, 2013, Central Library
In Concert: The Danemans
Great “world-class” live jazz featuring Ashley Gonzalez Daneman, voice; Benje Daneman, trumpet; Jeremy Siskind, piano; Tom Knific, bass; and Christian Euman, drums.
video | mp3 audio | photos | reviews | artist info: Ashley Daneman | Benje Daneman
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