Middle Bass Island Music Fest
Don’t miss the 2024 Middle Bass Music Fest, hosted by the Lake Erie Islands Conservancy, on the grounds of Lonz Winery at Middle Bass Island State Park. It’s free to get in. Come enjoy great music, a hands-on arts tent, shop local vendors and dine on delicious food. There will be an extra Miller ferry at 7 p.m. from Middle Bass to take back attendees–no cars. And, of course, there’s always the good ol’ Sonny S Boat Line!
The NORTH COAST GOATS lead off again with their #goatsrock blend of old-time rock ‘n’ roll, classic rock and Motown hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s – and you know they will not disappoint!
Tip of the cowboy hat to our music meister Bruce. He found a real Texas tornado in TALL PAUL & WESTERN DRAWL They celebrate the spirit of dance hall Western Swing music, playing roadhouse standards, along with cowboy songs and ballads. It’s pure uptown fun with a Texas drawl. Tall Paul & Western Drawl, honoring the swing tradition but with modern musical twang.
Third up this year at the MBI Music Fest is Cleveland blues rock favorite, award winning, harmonica driven, blues based, roots, rock and soul music’ stylings of COLIN DUSSAULT’S BLUES PROJECT. The band was formed in Cleveland, Ohio in May of 1989 by lead singer, songwriter, harmonica player Colin Dussault. In addition to Dussault, the band’s current lineup consists of guitarist Jim Feeney, bassist John Atzberger, pianist Brent Lane and drummer Steve Zavesky.
DRY REEF-This year’s featured island groove band will take you away to the warm breezes and summer days on the beach. A chaotic blend of summer sounds – playful melodies, bubbling harmonies and bright, refreshing instrumentals. Like that first smell of lake air as you ferry to Middle Bass.
The Middle Bass Music Fest is brought to you by The Middle Bass Dock Company, The Middle Bass State Park & Ohio Department of Natural Resources, The Island Grind at the Lonz Winery Presshouse, Lake Erie Shores and Islands, Ohio Arts Council, Middle Bass Men’s Club, Darkside Operations LLC and your Lake Erie Islands Conservancy. Lake Erie Islands Conservancy will be the recipient of any proceeds from this event. They will also be selling tee shirts, tote bags and handing out a variety of information on our island activities and preserves. Learn about how you can help preserve island property for future generations.
