12-15-2012     Jazz Vespers Service 

Saturday             First United Methodist Church

6:00pm               227 Fulton Street, Grand Rapids
                          6:00pm

                          no charge but donations accepted

                          I'll have the pleasure of performing some 

                          Christmas-themed material with a jazz quartet 

                          led by talented composer Roger MacNaughton

                          in the lovely & historic setting of First United

                          Methodist church in downtown Grand Rapids. 

                          We've been doing this for several years now, 

                          and it's always an enjoyable and meaningful 

                          experience. Why not join us?  Then afterwards,

                          follow me over to Billy's for some high-powered

                          rhythm-and-blues with Hip Pocket (see below).

12-15-2012      Hip Pocket

Saturday             Billy's Lounge 

9:30pm              1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          You've bought lots of presents for other people,

                          so how about giving one to yourself?  Take a

                          break and come hear West Michigan's premier

                          horn band playing tunes by Tower of Power,

                          Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Chaka Khan,

                          Aretha Franklin, and much more.

12-31-2012      Hip Pocket

Monday               Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

                          Grand Rapids, MI

                          private engagement

11-11-2012     South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                         9am and 11am (two services)

                         I've had the pleasuire of playing with the

                         South Harbor worship team a number of

                         times, and it's always a treat.  They select 

                         great tunes and have uplifting services.

11-16-2012      Hip Pocket

Friday                Spring Lake Band Backers

                          Saint Mary's Church, Spring Lake, MI   

                          private engagement

11-24-2012      Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Work off that excess Thanksgiving turkey

                          and get your groove on to the tunes of

                          Tower of Power, Earth Wind & Fire, 

                          Chicago, Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, 

                          Aretha Franklin, and much more.

10-13-2012     Hip Pocket

Saturday            plus Trey Anastasio Listening Party

                          Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          6pm (Hip Pocket 9:30pm - 1:30am)

                          cover charge

                          Trey Anastasio is opening for Hip

                          Pocket!  Well, sort of.  Billy's is one

                          of only 8 venues across the country

                          chosen to host a pre-release listening

                          party for the new album from Phish

                          frontman Trey Anastasio (who also

                          happens to be my sister-in-law's

                          former boyfriend -- small world). 

                          So come early for the listening party

                          and then stick around for the R&B

                          sounds of Hip Pocket.

10-24-2012       The Roger MacNaughton Trio

Wednesday          Blandford Nature Center Fundraiser

                           6pm - 8:30pm 

                           private engagement

10-25-2012       The Roger MacNaughton Trio

Thursday              VIP Reception

                           Van Andel Institute

                           5:30pm 

                           private engagement

9-22-2012        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Muskegon Holiday Inn   

                          private engagement

9-29-2012        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Amway Grand Plaza

                          private engagement

8-10-2012        J. Oscar Bittinger 

Friday                 Cowpie Music Festival

                          7500 Alaska Ave, Caledonia, MI

                          5pm

                         Talented singer/songwriter and close personal

                         friend J. Oscar Bittinger has assmbled a killer

                         rhythm section (James Hughes on bass, Chris

                         Ranney on keys) to back him up for a 40-minute

                         set of original compositions to kick off this 3-day

                         music festival.  Come to hear us and then stay

                         for the 42 other bands.  Good times!

8-18-2012        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Get your groove on to the tunes of Tower of Power,

                          Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, Aretha,

                          Chaka Khan, Prince, and much more.

8-25-2012        Hip Pocket

Saturday             Ada, Michigan

                          private engagement

8-26-2012         Roger MacNaughton with Tami Helm

Sunday                Lake Effect Festival

                           Bostwick Lake Church, Rockford, MI

                           1pm - 3pm

                          I've been invited to fill-in for Roger MacNaughton's usual

                          drummer for this performance of pop, jazz, and R&B

                          favorites at "Lake Effect 2012," sponsored by

                          Bostwick Lake Church. 

7-7-2012          Hip Pocket

Saturday            Cascade Country Club

                          private engagement

7-14-2012        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Celebrate summer with the sizzling sounds

                          of Michigan's top horn band, featuring the

                          tunes of Tower of Power, Earth Wind & Fire, 

                          Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, 

                          Chicago, Stevie Wonder, and much more.

7-21-2012         CMG Jazz Ensemble

Saturday             Amway Grand Plaza

                          private engagement

7-22-2012       Fair Haven Church

Sunday               2900 Baldwin Street, Hudsonville, MI

                          10am

                          Fair Haven is known for its outstanding music program,

                          so it's always a special treat when I'm invited to work

                          with them.  Come enjoy an uplifing service this

                          Sunday morning.

7-28-2012        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Amway Grand Plaza

                          Pearl Street, downtown GR

                          private engagement

7-29-2012       South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                         10am

                         I've had the pleasuire of playing with the

                         South Harbor worship team a number of

                         times, and it's always a treat.  They select 

                         great tunes and have uplifting services.

6-9-2012           CMG Jazz Ensemble

Saturday             Cascade Hills Country Club

                          private engagement

6-10-2012        South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          I've had the pleasuire of playing with the

                         South Harbor worship team a number of

                         times, and it's always a treat.  They select 

                         great tunes and have wonderful services.

6-16-2012        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Welcome Summer with the sizzling sounds

                          of Michigan's top horn band, featuring the

                          tunes of Tower of Power, Earth Wind & Fire, 

                          Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, 

                          Chicago, Stevie Wonder, and much more.

6-17-2012        Kathy Lamar Trio 

Sunday               Gull Landing Restaurant

                          438 South Hancock St, Pentwater, MI

                          6pm - 10pm

                          This will be my first time playing with talented

                         vocalist, Kathy Lamar, accompanied by the 

                         incomparable Paul Lesinski on piano and

                         myself on drums.  Good food, jazz, and R&B.

6-30-2012       Hip Pocket

Saturday            The B.O.B.

                          private engagement

5-5-2012          Hip Pocket

Saturday            Grand Rapids Art Museum, downtown GR

                          8pm - midnight

                          Hip Pocket is pleased to be playing for this

                          exceptional fund raiser featuring a 1960's 

                          theme, complete with 3 bands, go-go dancers,

                          and much more.  VIDEO FROM THE GIG

5-12-2012        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Amway Grand Plaza

                          Pearl Street, downtown GR

                          private engagement

5-18-2012        Hip Pocket

Friday                Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Get your groove on to the tunes of Tower of Power,

                          Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, Aretha,

                          Chaka Khan, Prince, and much more.

5-19-2012        Hip Pocket

Saturday             J. W. Marriott

                          downtown Grand Rapids

                          private engagement

5-31-2012         The Roger MacNaughton Trio

Thursday              Grand Rapids Art Museum 

                          private engagement

4-12-2012         The Roger MacNaughton Trio

Thursday              Ottawa Tavern, Ottawa Ave at Pearl Street

                           downtown Grand Rapids, MI

                           6pm - 9pm 

                          I'll be performing at this hot new jazz club in

                          a trio led by talented local composer and jazz

                          pianist, Roger MacNaughton. 

4-19-2012         The Roger MacNaughton Trio

Thursday              Gerald R. Ford Museum, Grand Rapids, MI 

                          private engagement

4-27-2012         The MacNaughton Quartet

Friday                  Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser 

                           WMU Conference Center, downtown GR

                           6pm - 10:30pm

                          I'm looking forward to joining Roger MacNaughton

                          and his jazz quartet at this fundraiser auction for

                          a very worthy cause.

4-28-2012        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Welcome Spring with the fresh sound of

                          Michigan's premier horn band, featuring the

                          tunes of Tower of Power, Earth Wind & Fire, 

                          Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, 

                          Chicago, Stevie Wonder, and much more.

4/29/2012         Roger MacNaughton

Sunday                CD Release Concert

                           Kretschmer Recital Hall, Aquinas College

                           1607 Robinson Rd., Grand Rapids 

                          This talented local composer has embarked on

                          a music-cum-photography project celebrating 

                          Michigan's natural beauty. Other featured 

                          musicians include local jazz greats Charlie

                          Hoats (bass) and Carlos Melendez (guitar)

                          as well as the incomparable Susan Belliel

                          on violin (GR Symphony, Small Town Son). 

                          Details here.

3-24-2012        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Check out West Michigan's premier horn band,

                          performing the tunes of Tower of Power, Chicago,

                          Earth Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin,

                          Chaka Khan, and much more.

in the studio    Roger MacNaughton

this month            recording project 

                          This talented local composer has embarked on

                          a music-cum-photography project celebrating 

                          Michigan's natural beauty. Other featured musicians

                          include local jazz greats Charlie Hoats (bass) and 

                          Carlos Melendez (guitar) as well as the incomparable

                          Susan Belliel on violin (GR Symphony, Small Town Son).

                          Look for a CD release show later this Spring.

2-9-2012           The Roger MacNaughton Trio

Thursday              J. W. Marriott 

                          private engagement

2-17-2012        Hip Pocket

Friday                Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          It may be cold outside but things are heating up inside!

                          Get your groove on to the tunes of Tower of Power,

                          Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, Aretha,

                          Chaka Khan, Prince, and much more.

2-26-2012        South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          I've had the pleasuire of playing with the South Harbor

                          worship team several times now, and it's always a treat.

                          They always select great tunes and have wonderful,

                          uplifting services.

1-21-2012        Hip Pocket

Saturday             Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          West Michigan's hottest R&B horn band is back!

                          Rock your weekend with the tunes of Tower of Power,

                          Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, Aretha,

                          and much more!

12-9-2011        Hip Pocket

Friday                Hastings Manufacturing 

afternoon           (private party)

12-9-2011        Hip Pocket

Friday                Billy's Lounge

night                  1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Are you in the Christmas spirit?  We are!!!  Start

                          your weekend with the tunes of Tower of Power,

                          Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, Aretha,

                          and some special holiday-themed tunes to boot!

12-16-2011      Hip Pocket

Friday                 Toys for Tots Fundraiser at The B.O.B. 

                          20 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 
                          6pm - 10pm

                          Hip Pocket has been invited to play one set

                          as part of this special Christmas event. 

                          Admission price is a toy!  More info here.

12-17-2011      Jazz Vespers Service 

Saturday             First United Methodist Church

                          227 Fulton Street, Grand Rapids
                          6:00pm

                          no charge but donations accepted

                          I'll have the pleasure of performing some 

                          Christmas-themed material with a jazz quartet

                          led by the talented musician and composer,

                          Roger MacNaughton. We had a blast doing this

                          last year, and expect an equally enjoyable

                          experience this year.

11-3-2011         The MacNaughton Trio with Tami Helm

Thursday              Freedom Village retirement community 

                           Holland, MI

                           7pm

                          I've been invited to fill-in for Roger MacNaughton's usual

                          drummer for this performance of jazz standards and pop

                          tunes for the always friendly and appreciative residents

                          of Freedom Village. 

11-11-2011      Hip Pocket

Friday                Spring Lake Band Boosters Fundraiser

                          Saint Mary's Church, Spring Lake, MI

                          8pm

                          We always enjoy playing this gig in support of the

                          school music program in Spring Lake, MI. 

11-13-2011      Homecoming Gospel Service

Sunday               Fair Haven Ministries

evening               2900 Baldwin Street, Hudsonville, MI

                          7pm

                          Fair Haven is known for its outstanding music program,

                          and once a month, they put on a traditional gospel

                          concert and hymn sing-along that has proven to be

                          especially popular.  The style isn't as contemporary as

                          what I usually opt for, but if you're into an old-time

                          nostalgic gospel experience (with a few newer tunes

                          thrown in for good measure) come check it out! 

11-19-2011      Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Get ready for Thanksgiving with something to truly

                          be thankful for: good times & great tunes at Billy's!

                          Get your groove on to the tunes of Tower of Power,

                          Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, Aretha,

                          Chaka Khan, Prince, and much more.

10-9-2011        South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          I've had the pleasuire of playing with the South Harbor

                          worship team several times now, and it's always a treat.

                          They always select great tunes and have wonderful,

                          uplifting services.

10-15-2011      Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Hot tunes for a chilly autumn night!  Get the party

                          started with West Michigan's premier horn band,  

                          featuring the tunes of Tower of Power, Chicago, 

                          Earth Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, Chaka Khan,

                          Aretha Franklin, Prince, and much more.

10-16-2011     Fair Haven Ministries

Sunday               2900 Baldwin Street, Hudsonville, MI

morning              two services: 9am and 10:45am

                          Fair Haven is known for its outstanding music program,

                          so it's always a treat when they invite me to sit in.  Why 

                          not "do church" this Sunday?

10-23-2011     South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          I've had the pleasuire of playing with the South Harbor

                          worship team several times now, and it's always a treat.

                          They always select great tunes and have wonderful,

                          uplifting services.

10-30-2011     Rick Devon 

Sunday               Bloom Christian Fellowship

evening               Rockford Ambulance Community Room

                          8450 Shaner Avenue NE, Rockford, MI

                          7:00pm start

9-17-2011        Hip Pocket

Saturday             Grand Rapids, MI

                          private engagement

9-23-2010        Hip Pocket

Friday                 Traverse City, Michigan

                          private party

9-24-2011        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Check out West Michigan's premier horn band, playing

                          tunes by Tower of Power, Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago,

                          Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, and more.

8-13-2011        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Time for some sizzlin' summertime rhythm-and-blues

                          with West Michigan's premier horn band, featuring the 

                          tunes of Tower of Power, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire,

                          Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, and more.

8-25-2011         MacNaughton Boulevard

Thursday              Lowell Showboat Summer Series 

                           Riverwalk Plaza, Downtown Lowell, MI

                           7pm - 9pm

                          I've been invited to fill-in for Roger MacNaughton's usual

                          drummer for this popular summertime event in downtown

                          Lowell.  A little bit of jazz, a little bit of pop, and a whole

                          lot of fun. 

8-28-2011        Rick Devon 

Sunday                Bloom Christian Fellowship

evening               Rockford Ambulance Community Room

                          8450 Shaner Avenue NE, Rockford, MI

                          7:00pm start

7-2-2011          Hip Pocket

Saturday             Muskegon, MI

                          private engagement

7-3-2011          South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          I've had the pleasuire of playing with the South Harbor

                          worship team several times now, and it's always a treat.

                          They always select great tunes and have wonderful,

                          uplifting services.

7-16-2011        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Hot tunes for a hot summer night!  Get the party started

                          with West Michigan's premier horn band, featuring the 

                          tunes of Tower of Power, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire,

                          Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Prince, 

                          and much more.

7-17-2011        Homecoming Gospel Service

Sunday               Fair Haven Ministries

evening               2900 Baldwin Street, Hudsonville, MI

                          7pm

                          Fair Haven is known for its outstanding music program,

                          and once a month, they put on a traditional gospel

                          concert and hymn sing-along that has proven to be

                          especially popular.  The style isn't as contemporary as

                          what I usually opt for, but if you're into an old-time

                          nostalgic gospel experience (with a few newer tunes

                          thrown in for good measure) come check it out! 

7-23-2010        Hip Pocket

Saturday             Amway Grand Plaza

                          private party

7-30-2010        Hip Pocket

Saturday              Leelanau Vineyard & Farm

                          Traverse city, MI

                          private party

6-5-2011          South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          I've had the pleasuire of playing with the South Harbor

                          worship team several times now, and it's always a treat.

                          They always select great tunes and have wonderful,

                          uplifting services.

6-11-2011        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Check out West Michigan's premier horn band, playing

                          tunes by Tower of Power, Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago,

                          Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, and more.

6-18-2011        Hip Pocket

Saturday             Willow Harbor Vineyard

                          Three Oaks, MI

                          private engagement

6-26-2010        Hip Pocket

Sunday               Grand Traverse Resort

                          private engagement

5-8-2011          South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          I've had the pleasuire of playing with the South Harbor

                          worship team several times now, and it's always a treat.

                          They always select great tunes and have wonderful,

                          uplifting services.

5-22-2011        South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          It's becoming a fairly regular occurance to find myself

                          behind the drumset during morning worship at South

                          Harbor Church, and nothing could make me happier. 

                          The worship team selects great contemporary praise

                          tunes and the message is always uplifting and incisive.

                          South Harbor Church is located conveniently near the

                          intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Road (follow the

                          church link above for directions and more info).

4-10-2011        South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          I've had the pleasuire of playing with the South Harbor

                          worship team several times now, and it's always a treat.

                          They always select great tunes and have wonderful,

                          uplifting services.

4-23-2011        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Time for some funky, hard rockin' rhythm & blues 

                          this Saturday night!  Don't miss this opportunity to

                          hear West Michigan's premier horn band playing

                          tunes by Tower of Power, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire,

                          Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Prince, 

                          plus much more.

4-24-2011        South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          Come celebrate Easter in contemporary style at

                          South Harbor Church, located conveniently near the

                          intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Road (follow the

                          church link above for directions and more info).

3-12-2011        Hip Pocket

Saturday             Gilda's Club Kids Time

                          GRCC Ford Fieldhouse

                          143 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

                          9am start

                          Hip Pocket is honored to once again be playing for

                          this very good cause.

3-13-2011        South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          I've had the pleasuire of playing with the South Harbor

                          worship team several times now, and it's always a treat.

                          They select great contemporary praise tunes and have

                          very uplifting services.  Located near the intersection

                          of M-6 and Byron Center Road (for directions, follow

                          the church link above).

3-19-2011        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Time for some funky, hard rockin' rhythm & blues 

                          this Saturday night!  Don't miss this opportunity to

                          hear West Michigan's premier horn band playing

                          tunes by Tower of Power, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire,

                          Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Prince, 

                          plus much more.

3-27-2011        South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          It's becoming a fairly regular occurance to find myself

                          behind the drumset during morning worship at South

                          Harbor Church, and nothing could make me happier. 

                          The worship team selects great contemporary praise

                          tunes and the message is always uplifting and incisive.

                          South Harbor Church is located conveniently near the

                          intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Road (follow the

                          church link above for directions and more info).

2-4-2011          Hip Pocket

Friday                 Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          A rare Friday night engagament at Billy's (we usually

                          play on Saturdays). Don't miss this opportunity to

                          hear West Michigan's premier horn band playing

                          tunes by Tower of Power, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire,

                          Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Prince, 

                          plus much more.

2-12-2011        Drew Nelson 

Saturday             Livery Brewery

afternoon            190 Fifth Street, Benton Harbor, MI

                          3pm - 6pm

                          no cover

                          It'll be a treat to accompany Drew Nelson at this birthday

                          bash for the Livery's brewmaster.  Note the afternoon

                          timeframe, so come early for lunch and stay for the music. 

                          If you're not familiar with Drew, check out the info and

                          sample tunes on Drew's own website or you may want to 

                          listen to one very special live recording from a gig I played 

                          with Drew several years ago.

2-13-2011        South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          I've had the pleasuire of playing with the South Harbor

                          worship team several times now, and it's always a treat.

                          They always select great tunes and have wonderful,

                          uplifting services.

2-13-2011        Homecoming Gospel Service

Sunday               Fair Haven Ministries

evening               2900 Baldwin Street, Hudsonville, MI

                          7pm

                          Fair Haven is known for its outstanding music program,

                          and once a month, they put on a traditional gospel

                          concert and hymn sing-along that has proven to be

                          especially popular.  The style isn't as contemporary as

                          what I usually opt for, but if you're into an old-time

                          nostalgic gospel experience (with a few newer tunes

                          thrown in for good measure) why not come check it out! 

2-27-2011        Bella Vista Church

Sunday                5100 Belding Road NE, Rockford, MI

morning               two Sunday morning worship services: 

                          9am and 10:45am

                          One of the worship leaders at Bella Vista is a dear friend

                          of mine (he's also the former leader of Merry Bomb and

                          Fiction Switch). This Sunday, I'll have the pleasure of

                          playing with his worship team.  I hope you'll come join

                          us at either of the two services: 9am or 10:45am.

1-8-2011          Hip Pocket

Saturday             Juice Ball 2011

                          J. W. Marriott

                          235 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids

                          7:00pm - 1:00am, $14 admission

                          This is a one-of-a-kind fundraiser with a goal of

                          purchasing a quarter million (!!!)  juice boxes for

                          Kids Food Basket.  Hip Pocket will be playing

                          between 9:30 - 11:30 but there will be plenty of