Free music, free rides at Sounds of Saugatuck
The third annual Sounds of Saugatuck, a free night of music on Saturday, is a way for the Venetian Festival Committee to thank sponsors of the summer event that includes fireworks and a boat parade.
“our goal is to bring people to Saugatuck and Douglas to enjoy a wide variety of music and have a great time. we hope everyone will stay for the whole weekend and take some time to browse in our quaint shops, stroll along the harbor front and enjoy dinner in one of our terrific restaurants,” said Don Karaus, Sounds of Saugatuck organizer.
This year has a new feature — a free shuttle service between venues by Cyndi’s Moonlight Express. People who want to get to the different venues in the Saugatuck-Douglas area from 6:30-11:30 p.m. can call (269) 910-3222.
“these are my people,” said Cyndi’s Moonlight Express owner Cyndi Taylor. “Someone’s got to take care of them.”
This is the first time in the company’s seven-year history it is offering the free service. Riders who want to go to non-festival locations, such as their homes, will have to pay regular fees.
The participating venues and acts include Mermaid Bar & Grill — Lew Russ, jazz/blues/reggae, 4-7 p.m.; Chequers — Randy Johnson, classic guitar, 6-9 p.m.; Toulouse — Dave DeHaan, classic guitar, 6-9 p.m.; What not Inn — Diego, classic rock, 6-9 p.m.; Uncommon Grounds — Coffee house jams, 6-9 p.m.; Spectators — 13th Hour, rock ‘n’ roll, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Saugatuck Brewing co. — last Call Band, acoustical classic rock, 7-11 p.m.; Wicks Park Bar & Grille — Don Middlebrook, classic rock island style, 8-midnight; The Butler Restaurant — Niche, classic rock, 9-midnight; Coral Gables Corner Bar — Karaoke, 9-midnight; Coral Gables Annex Piano Bar — Nick Ayoub, piano and vocals, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Coral Gables Crow Bar — DJ Tommy 2 Tones, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; The White House — The Trace, rock ‘n’ roll, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wally’s — one Love Reggae Band, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Phil’s Bar & Grille — Kevin McDaniel, acoustical guitar/vocals, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
“This event has really grown over the past three years. You’ll see, both towns will be rocking,”said Felicia Fairchild, executive director of the Saugatuck-Douglas Convention and Visitors Bureau, a co-sponsor of the event
About the event:WHEN: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. SaturdayWHERE: Saugatuck-Douglas areaTICKETS: No cover charges; no charge for shuttle rides between venues
The third annual Sounds of Saugatuck, a free night of music on Saturday, is a way for the Venetian Festival Committee to thank sponsors of the summer event that includes fireworks and a boat parade. “our goal is to bring people to Saugatuck and Douglas to enjoy a wide variety of music and have a great time. we hope everyone will stay for the whole weekend and take some time to browse in our quaint shops, stroll along the harbor front and enjoy dinner in one of our terrific restaurants,” said Don Karaus, Sounds of Saugatuck organizer. This year has a new feature — a free shuttle service between venues by Cyndi’s Moonlight Express. People who want to get to the different venues in the Saugatuck-Douglas area from 6:30-11:30 p.m. can call (269) 910-3222. “these are my people,” said Cyndi’s Moonlight Express owner Cyndi Taylor. “Someone’s got to take care of them.” This is the first time in the company’s seven-year history it is offering the free service. Riders who want to go to non-festival locations, such as their homes, will have to pay regular fees. The participating venues and acts include Mermaid Bar & Grill — Lew Russ, jazz/blues/reggae, 4-7 p.m.; Chequers — Randy Johnson, classic guitar, 6-9 p.m.; Toulouse — Dave DeHaan, classic guitar, 6-9 p.m.; What not Inn — Diego, classic rock, 6-9 p.m.; Uncommon Grounds — Coffee house jams, 6-9 p.m.; Spectators — 13th Hour, rock ‘n’ roll, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Saugatuck Brewing co. — last Call Band, acoustical classic rock, 7-11 p.m.; Wicks Park Bar & Grille — Don Middlebrook, classic rock island style, 8-midnight; The Butler Restaurant — Niche, classic rock, 9-midnight; Coral Gables Corner Bar — Karaoke, 9-midnight; Coral Gables Annex Piano Bar — Nick Ayoub, piano and vocals, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Coral Gables Crow Bar — DJ Tommy 2 Tones, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; The White House — The Trace, rock ‘n’ roll, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wally’s — one Love Reggae Band, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Phil’s Bar & Grille — Kevin McDaniel, acoustical guitar/vocals, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. “This event has really grown over the past three years. You’ll see, both towns will be rocking,”said Felicia Fairchild, executive director of the Saugatuck-Douglas Convention and Visitors Bureau, a co-sponsor of the event About the event: WHEN: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday WHERE: Saugatuck-Douglas area TICKETS: No cover charges; no charge for shuttle rides between venues
Free music, free rides at Sounds of Saugatuck
