Mainstage Concerts

-Presented by Bank of Ann Arbor Livingston

E. GRAND RIVER AVE.

We’re excited to be partnering with Bank of Ann Arbor to bring our FREE mainstage concerts back to this year’s Howell Melon Festival. We’ll have music going on all day Saturday.

Headline Act - Hello Weekend

Saturday, August 17th
8:00pm-10:00pm

From Gaga to Guns and Roses and Bruno Mars to the Beach Boys - HELLO WEEKEND is a nonstop, hit after hit, party band! They not only bring high-energy sound with Christina's heart stopping vocals, but they bring a captivating stage presence and an overall transfixing performance, the likes of which, you won't soon forget!

Flint Scottish Pipe Band

Saturday, August 17th
10:00am-11:00am

Keeping Scottish tradition alive in Michigan for over 100 years! Performances include; parades and stage performances all over the region. As well as the Michigan Renaissance Festival during its Celtic themed weekends. Flint Scottish competes in pipe band competitions and highland events all over the Great Lakes area from Michigan to Ontario.

The Flint Scottish Pipe Band has the distinction of being the oldest continuously running Pipe Band in Michigan. It was founded in 1916 by Scottish Immigrants intent on preserving their Scottish Heritage through the music and dress of their homeland. The Flint Scottish Pipe Band introduces the tradition of the Highland Band to communities through performance in parades, competitions and special events!

MR

Saturday, August 17th
12:00pm-2:00pm

In honor of Irish traditional music, MR creates timeless sounds through original voices. With new takes on classic songs and original constructions of established standards, they aim to explore the inherent energy and versatility of the genre.

Buzztop Studios

Saturday, August 17th
3:00pm-4:00pm

Join the talented kids of Buzztop Studios for a FREE concert during this year’s Howell Melon Festival!

First Time Crush

Saturday, August 17th
4:30pm-6:30pm

Introducing First Time Crush…a dynamic and charismatic cover band in Metro Detroit. First Time Crush is comprised of musicians with nearly two decades of experience performing at festivals, theaters, clubs and bars throughout Michigan. Combining female and male lead vocals with song selections spanning multiple decades and genres, First Time Crush delivers a high-energy show guaranteed to entertain any audience and fill the dance floor. With First Time Crush performing at your next event, we promise your guests a night to remember, because you never forget your…
First Time Crush!