There are lots of great reasons to go to Red Sky Stage in September.
Our schedule this month is packed full of concerts and other events with talent from right here in Northern Michigan, down state and out of state hometowns from Chicago to Santa Barbara and a wide assortment of genres including blues, hip-hop, country, big band swing, synth-pop, folk and poetry. So this September, come back for some old favorites and try out something new and different.
For more details on these events, go to the Red Sky Stage website.
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Blair Miller, from Traverse City, is an enigmatic blues artist who leans heavily on Delta Blues and Roots interpretations. His CD Blair Miller At the Depot has been getting radio air time. In August 2017 he had the honor of opening the Ann Arbor Blues Festival.
Miller picked up a steel resonator guitar and a slide and started working on playing the blues of the Mississippi Delta.. Blair Miller is a confirmed bluesman
Tickets: $10 in advance at the Northern Michigan Artists Market, (231) 487-0000 or online at My North Tickets (click the Buy Tickets Now link). Tickets are available at the door the night of the show for $15, students $8, Kids 12 and under $5. 
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Saturday, September 8, 7-10 PM
Doors open 7, Show starts 8
Summer Vibes II
Local Hip-Hop Musicians
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Petoskey District Library and Red Sky Stage are pleased to present a second annual poetry reading extravaganza! Join poets Charlie Brice, Judy Brice, Dar Charlebois, Monica Rico, and Larry Koehler as they read new poems and poems from their recently published poetry collections.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
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Friday, September 21, 7-9 PM
Il Neige and Erin
Chicago Synth-Pop
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The Jim Stout Band has become a fan favorite in the lower Michigan music scene. The band satisfies everyone with music that crosses genres from bluegrass to country and rock to folk, with an emphasis on vocal harmonies. The band consists of multi-instrumentalist Jim Stout, bassist Peter Fair and Jim's wife Laurie Stout on vocals and guitar.
Tickets: $10 in advance at the Northern Michigan Artists Market, (231) 487-0000 or online at My North Tickets (click the Buy Tickets Now link). Tickets are available at the door the night of the show for $15, students $8, Kids 12 and under $5.
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Sunday, September 23, 7 PM
Johnny IrionAmericana Blues, Gospel, Folk and Country
Blissfest Folk and Roots Mini-Concert Series
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Northern Michigan's premier concert and dance big band presents its regular monthly night of music and dancing on our 1,000 square foot dance floor.
The Up North Big Band Is comprised of 19 talented musicians from across Northern Michigan, who came together to preserve the sounds of the big band era. The UNBB offers tight ensemble playing combined with exceptional solo features and live vocals.
Admission: Adults $10, Students with ID $5 at the door.
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Friday, September 7, 7pm
Blair Miller
Delta Blues
Blissfest Folk and Roots Mini-Concert Series
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A live concert of hip-hop music performances by accomplished local artists,featuring Drebb, Noemad, Blissful, Moe Staxx, Big Sharp, Marcodetc, Sky Diamond and more.
Tickets: $6 in advance at the Northern Michigan Artists Market, (231) 487-0000. Tickets are available at the door the night of the show for $8.
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Saturday, September 15, 7-9 PM Petoskey Poetry Palooza II
A Poetry Reading Extravaganza!
In Partnership with the Petoskey District Library.
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Il Neige is a Chicago-based synth pop musician. She uses a keyboard and a loop pedal to create atmospheric music and sounds.
Erin is a keyboard based pop musician. Erin's sound is delicate, bright, and modern.
Tickets: $15 in advance at the Northern Michigan Artists Market, (231) 487-0000 or online at My North Tickets (click the Buy Tickets Now link). Tickets are available at the door the night of the show for $20, students $8, Kids 12 and under $5.
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Saturday, September 22, 7 PM
Jim Stout Band
Folk, Bluegrass,
Classic Country
and Classic Rock
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Johnny Irion is a rocker in and out of time. He wrings out the sweetest melodies and deeper passions of both ‘60s Californian rock and Guthrie-era folk, and something so timely about the way he does it – there’s a reason Bernie Sanders asked him to sing at a rally in his sometimes-home of Santa Barbara.
Johnny Irion, whose family tree includes John Steinbeck and Woody Guthrie. has just wrapped up a solo record, Driving Friend.
Tickets: $15 in advance at the Northern Michigan Artists Market, (231) 487-0000 or online at My North Tickets (click the Buy Tickets Now link). Tickets are available at the door the night of the show for $20, students $8, Kids 12 and under $5.
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Friday, September 28, 7-10 PM
Up North Big Band
30's and 40's Swing
and Big Band Dancing
Dance Lesson 6:45-7:30
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