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Oregon Dreamchild was formed in 1998. They play a huge variety of cover songs from the 70's - today. Performing at clubs, corporate events, festivals, and wedding receptions, Oregon Dreamchild is also working on their second CD of original material. Band Members inlcude: Rich Burkholder, Vocals & Guitar, Chris Bardolph, Bass & Vocals, Mike Walton, Drums & Vocals, Jon Rink, Keyboards & Vocals.

Join us for our last Backyard Beer-B-Q of the season!!

About Rick:
Rick has been entertaining West Michigan crowds for over 30 years. He plays a mean electric guitar, but acoustic guitar music is his first love ... his "roots". He has a massive repertoire of energetic rock songs and mellow folk songs. An occasional blues or country song shows off Rick's impressive variety of acoustic stylings.
Here is the "Real Deal"! Rick doesn't use back-tracks or sheet music to distract from the emotional con...tent of the music. People love the raw acoustic ballads and unplugged rockers that Rick performs with minimal gimmicks getting in the way of the energy and emotion.

Rick is constantly adding more cover songs to his show, so it's never the same ol' same ol'. Rick loves doing great rare songs that aren't worn-out from too much airplay.

He packed the patio last time he was here at the pub! Be sure to come check him out if you missed it!

Ninth Street Bridge has been creating a buzz in the Midwest music scene since the release of their debut album in 2008. The band has rocked both big and small venues including outdoor festivals and honky-tonk bars. The twelve-instrument ensemble is well blended and manipulated by the five members of the band. The bluegrass instrumentation is implemented across several genres of music delivering the pure entertainment of Roots music. Join us for their debut performance here at the pub!

Join us at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa to celebrate all things Michigan!

Taste Michigan wines, sample Michigan craft beers, and enjoy local foods and signature products from throughout the state while you enjoy live entertainment by the Bihlman Bros and the company of family and friends.

The festival will be held outdoors on the slopeside lawn.
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Festival Admission: $5 per person
Free admission for ages 17 & under.

Food and beverage tickets available for purchase separately.


To purchase tickets, check on special festival rates and find out more info on the festival follow the link below.

New Holland Brewing Co. is proud to be a sponsor of the Grand Rapids Marathon again this year. In anticipation of this year's marathon on October 17th we are holding "Beer Runs" leading up to the race.

These beer runs will be held on the first Tuesday of the month at several locations with this month's event at Vitale's Comstock Park on September 7th. For $5 you will be provided with a map for the beer run that will take you on a short run that will wind up back at Vitale's. After the run you will receive 1 New Holland beer, complementary appetizers and a chance to win some cool door prizes. If you complete 4 out of the 5 Beer Runs you will receive a Beer Run T-shirt. T-shirts will also be on sale for $15.

Half of your $5 entry fee will be donated to a local charity.

Here are the other Beer Run dates:
October 5th: Corner Bar-31 N. Main St. Rockford, MI

Whether they're playing at a brewery pub, a music festival, or on a street corner, the Michigan-based band The Northern Skies play acoustic, bluegrass-tinged folk that perks up your ears with an infectious, indie-rock sheen. Ask the band and they will tell you that their music is- acoustic folk-rock with teeth!

Frontman and songwriter Eric Engblade with his clear, strong vocals that give power to his lyrics, is also an accomplished guitarist. Along with guitarist, vocalist and co-songwriter Nathan Schleicher, they round out their performances with mandolins, banjos, and more in any given set. They are sure to get your toes tapping and your feet dancing with a mix of original and familiar cover songs with Emily Carlson on violin, Nic Cole on bass, and Paul Wozniak on percussion and drums. Join us for their debut performance at the pub!

Join us as we ROCK THE FELT!

Rock the Felt is an outdoor concert weekend event taking place September 10-12, 2010.
The Rock the Felt concert weekend will be located in Shore Acres Township Park, adjacent to the Felt Mansion and the Saugatuck Dunes State Park.

...The first concert event on Friday, September 10 at 7 p.m. features The Guess Who with special guest Flashback.

Saturday, September 11 music begins at 1 p.m. and includes a great line-up of bands: Richy Nix, The Vandrie, Why Not Astronaut, Dirty Americans with headliner Pop Evil.

Sunday, September 12 begins at 1 p.m. and will host a family friendly extravaganza. More bands will be announced at a later date.

In addition to an outstanding musical line-up, Rock the Felt will also feature food and drink from a number of local restaurants, caterers, breweries and wineries including White House Bistro, Blue House Bistro, Spectators Bar and Grill, 25 Kitchen & Bar, The Gilmore Collection, Saugatuck Brewery, Restaurant Toulouse, New Holland Brewing Co. and Fenn Valley Wines.


Our Line-up:
Friday 7pm -11pm:
Flashback The Guess Who

Saturday 1pm - 11pm
Adam Locker
The Vandrie
Why Not Astronaut
The Envy League
Saraph
Dirty Americans
Richy Nixx
Color Guard Flag Presentation & 9/11 Tribute
Pop Evil Fireworks Show

PARKING: Onsite parking will be $10 per vehicle.
ROCK THE FELT strongly encourages carpooling.
WHAT TO BRING: Bring a lawn chair or blanket if you'd like. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather. No outside food or beverages allowed.

For more information follow the link below:

From Grand Rapids, MI, Those Eighty Acres is defined by its four members as a subtle fusion of folk, rock, country, and pop. It is comprised of core members Nate Scott, Jordan Griffis, Dan Slane, and Kevin Fein. Dan and Nate were introduced in mid 2008 and came together in early 2009 with the intention of musically filling out Nate's narrative song writing. Guitarist Jordan Griffis, a friend of Dan's from two previous projects, came into the picture shortly thereafter. Nate then called on an old friend and musical co-conspirator of his own - soon Kevin Fein stepped in on bass duties and the group was complete. The band adds auxiliary musicians and vocalists as needed and is always looking for future collaborators. Their first studio album, 1905, is the fruition of the four's love of music, literature, art, and peace; it features additional vocals by Lindsy Griffis and The Howlers' Matt Ten Clay. Join us for their debut performance at the pub!

Join us for the second annual U.P. Fall Beer Festival.
New Holland will be one of 30 Michigan breweries serving nearly 200 different beers.

At the New Holland table we'll be pouring:
Ichabod Pumpkin Ale
Mad Hatter IPA
The Poet Oatmeal Stout
Imperial Hatter Imperial IPA
Full Circle Kolsch
Dragon's Milk Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout

Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the gate if there are any still available.

Tickets are available for purchase at our pub in Holland,

To purchase ticketson line and for more info on the festival follow the link below.

Zoo Brew is a beer-tasting event featuring beers from local and regional breweries and distributors.

This year, patrons will sample beers and food specialties while jamming to Alligator Blackbird, Michiana's favorite reggae and rock band.

Proceeds from Zoo Brew will benefit wildlife conservation, new naturalistic exhibits for the animals, and education programs. Your support will enable Potawatomi Zoo to continue to grow and d...evelop as one of region's finest Zoos.

**NEW** This year, the Zoo will be open for strolling from 7 to 8 p.m. Some animals may not be on exhibit due to weather conditions or other reasons. Beer must be consumed in beer garden area only; beer is not permitted in other areas of the Zoo.

Online ticket sales for Zoo Brew are now closed due to the limited number of tickets remaining. Call the Potawatomi Zoological Society office at (574) 288-4639 to inquire about availability.

Stop in at Logan's and grab one of the first Ichabod Pumpkin Ales of the season!

There will be complimentary Ichabod stew and BBQ.
Have an Ichabomb or Smashing Pumpkin, play beer pong and have some 20cent wings.

There will also be prizes for the best hoedown costume.

First keg of Ichabod tapped at 7am!

Natchez Trace is the acoustic classic rock band that was known and loved all the way back to the 1970’s. After a 10 year hiatus, original member, Ronn Burke has teamed back up with veteran member, Steve Damstra, and added new member Robin Spring. Natchez Trace is back! Feel the Natchez magic of acoustic guitars, bass and big harmony as Beatles, Badfinger, Mamas and Papas, Fleetwood Mac and Crosby Stills Nash songs bring back memories of the good times you’ve had. Natchez Trace is now playing venues across west Michigan.

Join Julia Herz of the Brewers Association and Fred Bueltmann of New Holland Brewing Co. as they tour you though the world of beer ingredients and pairing to show why craft beer is helping beer reclaim beer’s place at the dinner table.
This 30 minute presentation will cover beer and food pairing basics, and include sampling of 3 different craft beers and pairings with chocolate, cheese plus a sampling of malt and hops.

Join us for our Annual Autumnfest celebration! The day will kick off with Bill and Kevin performing tunes from their CD Waterbound, which was selected a best CD of 2008 by the Back Porch radio program on 88.1 WVPE radio in Elkhart, Indiana. With Bill Bosler on hammered dulcimer and Kevin Lockhart on guitar, their music features hammered dulcimer at its best with a beautiful mix of original and a few familiar traditional tunes. Add Kevin on guitar and the music contains up beat, toe tapping fiddle tunes, wonderfully melodic ballads, a waltz, a set of Celtic jigs, and even a medley of Christmas tunes. There is a song for your every mood. A must have for those that love the sound of the hammered dulcimer. Bill and Kevin give you a medley of the Beatles, but they also write their own songs.

Join us for our annual Autumnfest Celebration! Full Cord will debut as our second band of the day.

Full Cord started as a project between band members Todd Kirchner, Eric Langejans, Paul Kirchner, and Kurt Westie. All seasoned musicians, they wanted to build a musically diverse band using traditional bluegrass instruments.

The band has an extraordinary song base, with songs ranging from traditional country and bluegrass to modern... pop hits, big band era tunes and everything in between (and we do mean everything!). With hundreds of songs in their repertoire, they never run out of songs to choose from.

The band’s performances are done using a single microphone traditionally seen on the Grand Ole Opry. Instrument solos and vocal parts are all choreographed around the single microphone bringing an old-timey feel to their performance.

The band is based in West Michigan and has had the privilege of performing all over the state, from private parties and events to breweries, barns and bluegrass festivals.

Full Cord has over 100 years of combined musical experience and is using their extraordinary talent to break the bluegrass stereotype and breath new life into it. They are introducing new styles and arrangements that keep everyone wanting more.

Join us for our annual Autumnfest Celebration! New Holland presents Delilah Dewylde and the Lost Boys as this year's headlining act.

With all the popularity and interest there is today in what is referred to as “New Country”, what would posses four seasoned musicians to go entirely the other direction? Call it integrity, going against the grain, being niche-y, whatever. Delilah Dewylde and the Lost Boys march to the country shuffle of a bygone era; before country was on FM radio, before country artists had personal trainers, and most certainly, before country sounded like rock and roll with fiddle.

Mixing self penned songs with old country hits (and unknown gems) by such artists as Hank Williams, Webb Pierce, Ernest Tubb, and Buck Owens to name a few, Delilah and the Lost Boys come out on stage looking and sounding like a 45 year step back in time. Dressed to the nines in the tradition of pre-color television country singers and musicians, donning matching western suits and playing the finest vintage musical instruments in the finest old school way.

Come on down to New Holland and help us celebrate Autumnfest 2010.

As always we will have live music, great food, special Autumnfest beers as well as the Beer & Cheese Smackdown, Artisan Spirits Demonstration, free brewhouse and distillery tours and Bike-n-Bar rides.

Admission is $7 per person which includes your 2010 Autumnfest pint glass.
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Here's the schedule of events:

Tours:
We will hold free tours of our production brewery located at 690 Commerce Ct. at Noon, 1:30pm and 3pm.

Our free distillery tour will be held at our pub at 2pm.

Artisan Spirits Demonstration 3:30pm
Join New Holland Artisan Spirits Ambassador Rich Blair as he takes you through our line up of spirits and mixes up some special cocktails for you to sample. There is no charge to attend the demonstration.

Beer & Cheese Smackdown 5pm
Sample 6 select cheeses each paired with 2 New Holland beers selected by our two contestants.
After each pairing you will vote on which one you like the best and the contestant who wins the most pairings will be crowned Beer & Cheese smackdown champion.
Tickets are $10 per person and are limited to 30.

Live Music
3pm-6pm: Bill Bosler & Kevin Lockhart
6pm-9pm: Full Cord
10pm-1am:Delilah Dewylde and The Lost Boys

We'll see you there!

Join us for five courses of beer-centric smoke house cookin' with New Holland
brews.
New Holland's own Beervangelist Fred Bueltmann will be guest chef for the evening.

There are seatings at 4:30 & 7:30. Cost is $50 per person and reservations are limited, so call 217 344 9334 now to save your seat.
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Here's the menu:

Reception:
Pigskins: Pork Rind Canapes.
Lucifer's Eggs: Smoked, deviled eggs.
Paired with Oak Aged Hatter & Golden Cap Saison.

One:
Drunken Beer Belly: Smoke-braised pork belly.
Paired with Envious Ale-Ale made with Michigan pear jucie and aged with raspberris and oak.

Two:
Collared Consomme: Collards and Pancetta in Consomme.
Paired with el Mole Ocho Ale-Mole inspired beer

Three:
Hog Confit: Beer-brined pork confit with Charkoota-plum BBQ sauce.
Paired with Charkoota Rye-Smoked Doppelbock Lager.

Four:
Homers Delight: Dragon's Milk Donut.
Paired with Dragon's Milk Ale-Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout.

It was a fateful summer night at the Hub's Inn in Grand Rapids, MI. Well known West Coast band, the Shirey Brothers, were chugging through their set when the keyboardist's son, Mark Andrasko, sat in on guitar and sang. Heads turned throughout the bar, including longtime drummer Jimmy Kavanagh's. Plans were discussed and friendships' formed. Thus the seeds of Jimmy Pop were laid.

With Keith Andrasko on keys and James Kavanagh combining over 40 years of bar gigging experience, Jimmy Pop is a band on a mission.. to bring smiles to people's faces and ladies to the dance floor. Add a dose of Mark's youthful energy and you've got a band that can satisfy young and old alike for hours.

What's it like having father and son in the same band? Well.. Scientists predict the synergy of father and son coupled with Jimmy K's funkadelic beats may rip a hole in the fabric of space-time itself. But you'll just have to see it to believe it...

Most jam bands don’t like to be pigeonholed as such. When you say “jam band” people just think you sound like Phish or Umphrees Mcgee, though that seldom is the case. It’s an umbrella term that incorporates many different styles such as rock, blues or funk and relies heavily on improvisational skills. To simplify: Uncle Rhombus is a rock band with elements of funk, blues, reggae, ska, punk and country.

Their diverse musical background enables Uncle Rhombus to attract a variety of fans. Each member contributes to the creation process. Each song sounds different, but each song sounds like Uncle Rhombus.

The band has been together in some form since 2002. They’ve had the current lineup since 2005, after the death of their friend and drummer, Josh Hall. They are from Holland, Michigan, and they play most of their shows in the area.

Check out Uncle Rhombus as they debut here at the pub!

Ann Arbor's jazz rock outfit, The Macpodz, throw some of the coolest parties around. With a little bit of everything in its musical grab bag, The Macpodz easily please music lovers, from fans of far out jazz to those rootsy jam band-style grooves. The inventor and namesake of its own brand of funky dance music, coined 'disco-bebop,' The Macpodz pay homage to kinky musical concoctions like the groovy, unstructured big band instrumental works of the late, great Frank Zappa with psychadelic tinges of sunglasses-and-afro era Miles Davis. With two solid albums under its belt and a slew of foot-shuffling fans across the region, The Macpodz impress as only an open-minded band can, taking the core of genuine American music and tossing in tasteful touches of world music grooves and lots and lots of swinging horn licks that rouse and comfort all at once. Join us for their debut performance here at the pub!

With the release of their debut EP “Innocence Isn’t Easy”, Scarlet Oaks unveil five well-crafted songs that cover genera such as folk, soul, garage, indie and classic country. With new beginnings come new opportunities and challenges. Founding members Steve McCauley and Noelle Christine Lothamer had both We come from “rock and roll” backgrounds, but Noelle had never played with someone who had such a strong folk and country influence on their song writing. Likewise, Steve had never played with someone who had such a pension for vocals and harmonies. By combining each of their talents and shortcomings, along with there love of classic American music, the two forged the sound that defines Scarlet Oaks. With the addition of their newest members, Joe Lavis on bass and James Anthony on lead guitar, the line up was complete. We have been waiting a long time to have Scarlet Oaks come to Holland, join us for their debut performance here at the pub!

Never before in Northwest Indiana has so many great craft beers been assembled in one location and at one festival then at the inaugural Valpo BrewFest to be held in Downtown Valparaiso on Saturday, October 2.
Sample over 125 different styles of beers from America’s best craft brewers and vote for your favorite Indiana craft beer as we award the coveted HOOSIER BREW award to the top vote recipient. Valpo BrewFest is a celebration of the great craft beer and the cool people that enjoy it. Cheers to Ya!

General Admission Tickets-$35
VIP Tickets-$55
Designated Driver Tickets-$15

New Holland Brewing Co. is proud to be a sponsor of the Grand Rapids Marathon again this year. In anticipation of this year's marathon on October 17th we are holding "Beer Runs" leading up to the race.

These beer runs will be held on the first Tuesday of the month at several locations with the final run at the Corner Bar on October 5th. For $5 you will be provided with a map for the beer run that will take you on a short run that will wind up back at Corner Bar. After the run you will receive 1 New Holland beer, complementary appetizers and a chance to win some cool door prizes. If you have completed 4 out of the 5 Beer Runs you will receive a Beer Run T-shirt. T-shirts will also be on sale for $15.

Half of your $5 entry fee will be donated to a local charity.

Groove Merchant was started in early 2005 by organist Paul Lesinski drummer Fred Knapp. In 2006, in came guitarist Michael Drost just back in West Michigan after almost a decade as a first call player on the Chicago music scene. They also added saxophonist Johnny Gist to the band who brings years of experience playing in the areas best Blues, R&B, and Jazz groups. Organist Paul Lesinski brings a mastery of the jazz language as well as the rock and pop tradition. Drummer Fred Knapp is one the top jazz drummers in West Michigan and brings years of experience to the band. One thing that is special about this band is that each member has contributed to our song repertoire which gives us a very diverse sound pulling in all are different influences.

Ethan Keller is a singer, songwriter, and son-of-a-preacher-man. Playing a wide spectrum for over a decade, Keller uses folk, rock, & jazz guitar styles, while his soulful, youthful voice and poetic lyrics naturally dive to spiritual depths. Keller may employ Milwaukee’s living musicals legends for a combo, or a loop machine for a solo gig, but every show is original and fresh.

Ethan Keller’s full-length 2006 debut, “Face Light”, garnered critical praise, and 2008’s “One Way” EP, is being added to college and internet radio across the country. Having has sold over 10,000 records, and played in 35 states, Ethan relentlessly perseveres; always performing recording, and creating what a listener recently called, “music with a purpose.”

Hailing form Grand Rapids, MI, A.B! & Coconut Brown was conceived in the summer of 2005 and is the brainchild of front man, Adrian Butler. After a few sparse gigs between '05 and '07, the current lineup was finalized in late December of '07. During the spring of 2008, AB added trombonist, Josh Usadel to further thicken the horn section.

The sound of A.B! and Coconut Brown is an organic blend of bass, drums, electric guitar, keys and horns synthesized with a MPC 2000. This mixture of hip-hop beats, infused with elements of jazz, pop, rock, reggae and old-school funk is truly unique. Chief lyricist and MC, Butler, raps about topics ranging from space travel, politics, social issues, personal experience and female situations. His rhymes are touched with smart humor and satirical overtones.

ABC Brown has been gigging virtually non-stop on the West Michigan club circuit throughout 2008. They have played all the major local venues and festivals. The band even played 3 shows in one day in the fall of 2008! A.B! & Coconut Brown is currently working hard to break out into major markets such as Detroit, Chicago and beyond in 2009.

The Twin Cats are a 5-Piece Jazz-Funk band, based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. The Twin Cats were founded by identical twins Adam and Seth Catron, (drums and guitar/vocals, respectively). Cameron Reel (bass guitar) and Phil Geyer (keys) were added to the group shortly after the twins began playing together. The Twin Cats' sound was completed by the addition of Indy jazz artist, Nick Gerlach (sax/flute).

From intimate venues to outdoor festivals, this group loves to entertain: Playing festivals such as 10KLF, Summer Camp, and F.U.N.K. Festival, have given the band the pleasure of sharing the bill with some of the top touring acts in the country. The Twin Cats have also had the opportunity to open for artists such as The Greyboy Allstars, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rusted Root, and Here Come the Mummies.

Though easily recognized by the identical twins, ultimately, The Twin Cats are best recognized for their innovative funk grooves, fused with unforgettable jazz melodies. They never have trouble engaging a crowd.

This is the Twin Cats debut performance here at the pub! They will be opening for our Groove Walk band and this show is FREE!!

More Than Lights is Zach Combs, Unicus Harry, Natalie Fine, Reuben Rodriguez, Matiu Unga, Corey Hess, and Jellyfish Josh. Together, they make fresh music. All sorts of it. It brings together hippies, hip-hop heads, hipsters, hamsters, and everyone else under the sun.

After playing shows across the country for over five years, the band released their debut album "The Electric Prescription For All Your Funky Illz" in November of 2009 to wide acclaim. In addition to seeing radio play across U.S. and Canada, its songs were licensed for television shows on E!, VH1, MTV, and Bravo.

After spending the first half of the year touring and festival hopping around the country, More Than Lights is back in the studio preparing their second effort set to release by the end of the 2010.

We are excited to have them in the house for the fall Groove Walk!!!

The Sanger Brothers Band serves up a heartfelt slice of Americana. Americana is roots music influenced by rock, country, jazz, & blues. The Sanger Brothers combine these elements to create their eclectic sound. Although they moonlight as a cover band their original sound is influenced by bands like The Jayhawks, Old 97’s, Uncle Tupelo, John Prine, Bob Dylan, & Tom Petty. Most songs start in acoustic form, and grow from there.

The Red Sea Pedestrians are a one-of-a-kind, full-blown, instrument-swapping fusion between tradition and the here-and-now. We’re talkin’ high-energy world-beat grooves, hypnotic laments from the earth, songs of celebration and wonder: a warped and beautiful blend of Klezmer, Greek, Gypsy, Celtic, Jazz and American Roots, all filtered through the band’s original vision.

RSP are a melting pot of six distinct singer/songwriters, almost a self-contained variety show. Their sound is first defined by the sweet interplay between clarinet and violin, and is colored by three fine singers and multi-instrumentalists and an amazingly facile drummer. Together, they provides the backbone to a musical experience that is both harmonically and rhythmically gratifying. All of these musicians are also students of the great records of the sixties (notably late Beatles), and hence they have created a realm that is both comforting and challenging to the listener. Multi-layered lyrics, rich harmonies, and masterful playing complete the story.

Their captivating live shows and ambitious CDs have been getting rave reviews and building an energetic buzz throughout Michigan’s independent acoustic music community, including the garnering of nominations for two WYCE Jammie Awards: Best World Beat Album & Best Debut World Beat Artist.

Join us for their debut performance here at the pub!!

Half Pint Jones is a colorful five-piece project of sophisticated funk, jazz, and rock sprinkled with the musical flavors of New Orleans. This dynamic group was birthed during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and is rooted to staying true to all musical and spiritual influences; keeping their music honest and fresh. Based in South Bend, Indiana, these five musicians have come together to express a new, organic, manner of story-telling and musical improvisation, while maintaining a completely relatable sound.