Live music in Sturgis, MI

Asleep at the Wheel brings its Texas and Western Swing sound to the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, led by longtime bandleader Ray Benson. The group has called Austin home for five decades, and over its 55-year run more than 100 musicians have been part of the lineup. Following recent changes after the pandemic and their 50th anniversary tour, the band now features vocalist and fiddler Ian Stewart among the fresh faces. Marking this era is the 32nd album, Riding High In Texas, the first new release since 2021 and a set that pairs Stewart and Benson as lead vocalists. The recording salutes Texas music with both familiar and lesser known songs, and includes appearances from friends like Lyle Lovett, along with a guitar feature by Billy Strings on the title track. Ticket prices range from $19.95 to $59.95.

Curly's of Colon, MI hosts Slimknot for an evening of live music that leans into crowd favorites and welcomes song requests. The kitchen features a menu made mostly in house, about 85 percent, offering from-scratch options to enjoy alongside the show.

Chris Lane brings his country hits and new music to the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, spotlighting Shade Tree, an album shaped by his North Carolina roots and focused on small town life, family, and the values that raised him. MusicRow notes the project’s shift toward a more country sound, and it launched with 1.65 million first week streams while featuring the chart climbing single If I Die Before You. His catalog includes Dancin’ In The Moonlight with Lauren Alaina, Howdy, Stop Coming Over, Summer Job Money, Fill Them Boots, Ain’t Even Met You Yet, the HIXTAPE Vol. 2 standout Small Town On It with Scotty McCreery, and Tequila On A Boat with Dustin Lynch. Lane has surpassed 2.2 billion career streams and earned three number ones, with Big, Big Plans certified 2x Platinum, I Don’t Know About You certified 3x Platinum, and Fix certified Platinum, plus additional certified singles such as the 2x Platinum Take Back Home Girl with Tori Kelly. He has appeared on national TV stages including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, TODAY, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Conan, with nominations from the iHeartRadio Music Awards, ACM Awards, and Radio Disney Music Awards, and recent touring that includes the 2025 Rascal Flatts Reunion Tour after previous runs with Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley, Dan + Shay, and Kane Brown. Tickets range from 39.95 to 89.95.

Electric Avenue brings a high energy celebration of 1980s New Wave and radio pop to Blue Gate PAC, recreating the era’s signature sounds with remarkable care. Every detail is considered, from vintage synthesizers to rare signal processors, so the textures and tones feel strikingly familiar. Fans often say it is like stepping straight back into 1985, with memories of first records, school dances, weekend movies, and finding a personal style all flooding back. What began as a single party performance has grown into more than a decade on the road, with over 1,100 shows across the United States and abroad. Their faithful sound once led to a mistaken takedown request from Warner Music that became an apology after hearing a complete live recording. Along the way, the group has performed at sea with The Walking Dead cast, Kid Rock, The Impractical Jokers, Joey Fatone, and Pitbull, provided the soundtrack for the red carpet launch of the 80s centered film Blinded By The Light, supported Pat Benatar, and shared the stage with members of Toto, Player, Talk Talk, and Little River Band. Collectively, the musicians have contributed to sales of more than 15 million albums and have worked with artists such as Lionel Richie, Paul Simon, Idina Menzel, Daniel Lanois, Emmylou Harris, the B 52s, Zac Brown Band, Paula Cole, Tracy Chapman, Boston, Collective Soul, and Boyz II Men. Ticket prices range from $19.95 to $54.95.

A patriotic stage production marks America’s 250th birthday with performances by the Celebration Singers and actors, featuring beloved songs and stories from the nation’s past. The program spans stirring anthems and timeless classics, paired with engaging narration and big screen visuals that bring key moments of American history to life. It aims to entertain with familiar music, inform with historical insights, and inspire with a tribute to the country’s heritage. Show times vary by date, and doors open 30 minutes before the event. Tickets are $29.95.