Beats on Bates
An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until August 30, 2023
Downtown Kalamazoo’s live music scene is a special part of the city. Adding to the already vibrant music scene is Beats on Bates. Presented by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo and The JACK and The Touch radio stations, this free live music series offers visitors and locals alike the chance to wind down on a Wednesday evening, indulge in a meal and some drinks, and enjoy the musical stylings under the beautiful lights of Bates Alley.
Facilitated by Riddle Promotions.
The series takes place every Wednesday between June and August from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
SUMMER 2023 LINEUP
6/7/23 – Fly Lite Gemini & Out of Favor Boys
6/14/23 – Sage Castleberry & DJ Mel V
6/28/23 – Sam Luna & Grace Theisen
7/5/23 – DJ the DJ & Rae of Light
7/12/23 – The Skeletones & DJ Conscious
7/19/23 – Acana
7/26/23 Yolonda Lavender & DJ Chuck
8/2/23 – The Kalamazoo Kittens
8/9/23 – Cam Honeyager, Pierter the Great, & DJ Mel V
8/16/23 – UG Bino, Early N Da Mornin’, Courtney Moore, Jurrell, & DJ NoLimit
8/23/23 – Zion Lion
8/30/23 – DJ Chuck & Native Child