This weekend is shaping up to be loud in all the right ways. From hip-hop to rock, the local scene offers a mix of events that are at the heartbeat of what’s happening in mid-Michigan right now.
It’s the kind of weekend where you don’t overthink it. You just go. This column has the shows worth your time, the artists to keep an eye on and the nights that end up sticking with you. So, let’s get into a weekend of music.
See It Now: Move House at the Green Door
Those looking for an interactive music experience, one where you don’t just stand there and play with your phone, should find plenty to like about Move House. The event, set for Friday, April 3, at the Green Door, blends electro funk, house, hip hop and R&B in a hybrid format with a DJ giving that dance-floor energy. It’s the kind of night where standing still just doesn’t really happen.
Move House will feature sounds by DJ Y’z featuring James Gardin, and the latter is also the event curator. Gardin describes Move House as “a cohesive experience built around movement and crowd engagement. The goal is to create a night where guests don’t just stand and watch, but they participate.”…