“Winter Blues” drew music-lovers to 14 businesses Friday.
“Winter Blues” drew music-lovers to 14 businesses Friday in downtown Sturgis.
Some musicians were performing for the first time in the local music scene. Others were long-time favorites.
Violet Native, a group of Sturgis High School students, played at Camburn’s. Dakota Wilson and Dennis DeMott said they have played together the longest and recently were joined by Rowan Klar and Sean Kosman. For few numbers, Jacob Haller joined them for the first time.
At the Craftsman’s Daughter, Rhonda Harper an accordion musician, gave the mic and spotlight to her grandson Isaac Harper, a vocal soloist.
Honey Creek, with Tim Peterson, performed at 107. The group has been together for some time, Peterson said, but members come and go. The venue is open only about one day a month, so beyond enjoying the music, many participants were checking out the unique antiques and found-item inventory.
At Wings Etc., Colon resident Tyler Wood of Equal Too, new to “Winter Blues,” said he’d enjoy coming back for others such as “Spring Fever.”
Mckenna Barfield made her first appearance in the seasonal series, singing and playing ukulele at Maximum Performance Chiropractic. She is a family friend of Dr. Spencer Wickey.
At Headlines Hair Designs, audience members were welcome to the karaoke stage, hosted by Victoria Currier.
Kate Ehlert , who played harp at Open Door Gallery was one of many high school students highlighted at the gallery. A student art show is now on display and remains through Feb. 9.
Madeline Harker, a Sturgis High School art student, talked about her bearded dragon clay entry. Because her friend has two live bearded dragons, which she “loves,” it was a perfect choice when given the 3-D assignment by her teacher, Carie Arseneau.
Others who performed Friday at “Winter Blues” include Moon Howler at Great Lakes Coffee Company, Bruce Litke at Laura Jeans, Garrett Faust at Designs by Vogt’s, Cole and Clay Musloff at Willer’s Shoes, Bill Johnson at Fiebig Jewelers and Mariah DeCloedt, sporting a new look, at Lowry’s Books & More.