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Enjoy an evening of live music and beautiful views of Lake Michigan at Camp Blodgett this summer! 


Tickets & Event Info

Friday, June 20
Whorled
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Sunday, July 13
Matt Gabriel
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Sunday, August 3
Shelby Lentz
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Single Ticket $20
Two Tickets $35
Four Tickets $60
​Kids aged 17 and under are FREE

Your ticket purchase supports our work serving West Michigan youth year-round!

Access to the deck begins at 6pm
Music starts at 6:30pm

  • Seating is first come, first seated.

  • You may bring a camping/beach chair. If it’s taller, please keep to the back or side to make room for guests sitting on blankets or lower chairs. We do have chairs available if you need one.

  • Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited.​

    • Beer, Wine, Mocktails, Soda and Light Snacks will be available at all concerts.

    • A Premium Snack will be available on June 20 and July 13.

    • Patty Matters food truck will be on site on August 3.

  • In case of rain or other unsatisfactory weather, the concert will take place inside the Loeks Retreat Center.

  • You are welcome to take a walk down to the beach or a Camp Blodgett staff member would be happy to give you a tour of camp before the concert begins. Please stay on designated beach paths to help protect the dunes!


Please contact our Events Manager, Tracy Sievers with any questions or concerns: tracy@campblodgett.org | 616-949-0780 x100

Friday, June 20 • WHORLED • Loeks Retreat Center Deck

Three musicians performing on stage: a girl playing a violin, a man playing an acoustic guitar, and a woman playing an accordion.

Described by Local Spins as “a road trip for the ears,” the Whorled trio transports their audiences around the globe with a fresh blend of re-imagined Celtic, bluegrass, French Café, and jazz influences.  Whorled is fiddler Keala Venema, guitarist and digeridooist Thom Jayne, and accordionist Mariko Venema.  They met by chance in 2019 at a traditional Irish session and the magic was immediate. 

​Their first performance scheduled for February 2020 was cancelled as the COVID period began, and so they created their own signature fusion style for two years in relative obscurity. Now in their fourth year playing in public, Whorled has gained immediate critical acclaim in Michigan’s music scene, winning two Jammie Awards for their 2023 debut album, "Reimagined", and having three tunes landing on WYCE's top 100 spins of 2023.  

Sunday, July 13 • Matt Gabriel • Loeks Retreat Center Deck

Matt Gabriel is a Singer/Songwriter who has spent over a decade writing and touring. His latest record "Earth Tones" is a thoughtful blend of Pop and Americana. Listening feels like a road trip that starts at the California coastline and ends in the hills of North Carolina.

​Warm, honest, and welcoming, It invites you to ride shotgun across all the great American genres.

The image is split into two sections. The left side features a woman with long dark hair, wearing a black hat, a red jacket, and black clothing, sitting on a white surface. She is smiling and holding her hat. The right side shows a woman with long brown hair, sitting outdoors in front of tall grass, playing an acoustic guitar and smiling. There is a logo at the top center with the text "Camp Blodgett Summer Concerts." At the bottom, there is text that reads "Sunday, Aug. 3rd Shelby Lentz w/Sydney Law."
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Sunday, August 3 • Shelby Lentz • Loeks Retreat Center Deck

Shelby Lentz is a petite powerhouse whose captivating voice has propelled her from local talent to national acclaim.

Beginning her musical journey at a young age, Shelby's talent was evident as she belted out the National Anthem at just eleven, setting the stage for a remarkable career. From opening for industry giants like Frankie Ballard, Matt Girraud, and Montgomery Gentry, Shelby's performances transcend boundaries.

​Shelby is a Nashville recording artist and in 2023 released her debut album "Teenage Diary," blending pop/rock with emotionally charged lyrics, while her nonprofit "Champions for HD" showcases her commitment to supporting Huntington's Disease families and research.

A woman singing and dancing on an outdoor stage with musicians, under a canopy, with green trees in the background.
A man wearing sunglasses, a white shirt, and shorts playing a drum set on an outdoor balcony with windows and a speaker.
Musicians performing on a wooden deck in front of an audience at an outdoor event, with a house or restaurant in the background.
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A woman in a pink floral dress playing a double bass on a stage with microphones and musical equipment.
A woman with short red hair wearing sunglasses, a blue top, and an orange, blue, and white patterned cover-up, stands on a wooden stage with her arms outstretched, singing into a microphone. She is surrounded by four band members, including a keyboar
A band performing on a wooden deck, with a female singer in striped overalls singing into a microphone, a keyboard player, a drummer, and a backup vocalist, with large windows and a door behind them.

Photos from our 2024 Summer Concerts.

Two musicians performing together on a balcony with large windows, one playing an acoustic guitar wearing a colorful shirt and shorts, the other playing an accordion and sitting on a stool wearing a hat and glasses.
A group of people sitting and chatting outdoors near a body of water during sunset.
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Man with long hair, beard, sunglasses, and cap playing guitar and singing into a microphone, wearing a colorful tie-dye T-shirt and denim shorts, standing on a patio with windows behind him.
A man wearing glasses, a black hat, gray t-shirt, and overalls playing a keyboard on a stool, with a microphone on a stand nearby.
Group of people sitting on chairs on an outdoor patio, some wearing sunglasses and hats, facing a building with large windows. The scene appears to be during a sunny time of day.
A man with long hair and a beard, wearing sunglasses, a tie-dye shirt, a cap, and playing an acoustic guitar while singing into a microphone.
Outdoor concert on a wooden deck with a female singer and a guitarist, audience members seated in chairs raising their hands, in a natural setting with trees in the background at dusk.
A woman singing into a microphone with a tablet in front of her, and a man playing guitar seated behind her.
A woman singing into a microphone with a tablet attached to a stand, indoors with large windows in the background, accompanied by a man playing a guitar.
A woman singing into a microphone and a man playing guitar at an outdoor event with a glass door and string lights in the background.
People gathered on a wooden deck watching a live music performance at sunset, near the ocean.
A young girl blowing bubbles with a bubble wand amidst seated adults and children on an outdoor deck.
A man wearing sunglasses and a black hat playing an accordion while singing into a microphone.

Photos from our 2023 Summer Concerts.


Thank you to this year's concert sponsors:

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