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OPEN-to-the-SKY @ SiTE:LAB

“Open to the Sky” @ SiTE:LAB

314 Straight Street Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504

“MODERN MOOD and GROOVE SONGS” FEATURED ARTISTS: 6:45 • J Oscar Bittinger (introduction & 2 songs) 7:00 • The Far Shore  8:00 • FADE (Marley Ferguson) 9:00 • Lady Ace Boogie Doors at 6:30p – come in and get acquainted with SiTE:LAB’s “Critical Infrastructure” venue and installation 2 beer selections from Brewery Vivant Br-ale & Farmhand + […]

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J Oscar Bittinger | Ralston Bowles – Grand River Folk Arts

Wealthy Theatre Annex 1110 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids MI 49506, US

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RALSTON BOWLES and J OSCAR BITTINGER – GR’s premier singer songwriters – together again – or the first time – at Grand River Folk Arts Society. Friends and musical compatriots for over 30 years. as each continues to push the envelope with their songwriting they are also are proponents of musical community building.

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Room 10 Revue – Ralston Bowles, Michael Crittenden, Josh Rose and J Oscar Bittinger

Salt of the Earth 114 E Main St Fennville, Michigan 49408

Room 10 at the Birchwood Inn, north of Harbor Springs along M-119, can be an fine, though somewhat unassuming, room for most of the year. But when “Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters” hits town, Room 10 becomes a different place. Room 10 is known by many retreaters as the outpost of “The Grand Rapids Gang” (thought […]

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  • Artist: J Oscar Bittinger
  • Date: 03/07/17
  • Venue: Seven Steps Up
  • City: Spring Lake , MI
  • Address: 116 S Jackson St
  • Venue phone: 616-678-3618
  • Country: United States
  • Box office: 616-678-3618
  • Notes: If you think it’s been a while since you’ve seen me playing anywhere (like most of 2016 and a fair amount of 2015 as well), you’d be right. Health issues that affected my voice – plus moving house – took me out of the game most of last year. I hope to change that in 2017. If you’re nearby, come out and see if I still have any of “it” – I’ll be interested to know, too 🙂
  • Artist: J Oscar Bittinger
  • Date: 03/17/17
  • Time: 6:30pm
  • Venue: Charlie’s Bar and Grill
  • City: Grand Rapids , MI
  • Address: 3519 Plainfield Ave NE
  • Venue phone: (616) 364-0567
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: Free
  • Notes: Short Set for St Pats @ Charlie’s A short set of Irish-style songs while the fabulous Moonrays take a break. Sometime between 6:30-7:30
  • Artist: J Oscar Bittinger
  • Date: 05/21/17
  • Time: 3:00pm
  • Venue: Seven Steps Up
  • City: Spring Lake , MI
  • Address: 116 S Jackson St
  • Venue phone: 616-678-3618
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: $10
  • Box office: 616-678-3618
  • Notes: Pindrop “Best of Open Mic” @ Seven Steps Up J Oscar plays in a group show with Rachel Wright, Matt Plessner & Rachael White, Joel Comstock, Rick Triplett, Pieces of Work, and Rob Reid
  • Artist: J Oscar Bittinger
  • Date: 09/30/17
  • Time: 12:00pm
  • Venue: Grand Haven Farmers Market
  • City: Grand Haven , MI
  • Address: 301 N Harbor Dr
  • Venue phone: (616) 842-4910
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: FREE! (Buy veggies!)
  • Notes: Market Music – OctoberDay, featuring J Oscar Bittinger In likely their first (semi-)accoustic performance at the Grand Farmers Market (#MarketMusic) Hosted by Courtyard Concerts
  • Artist: OctoberDay
  • Date: 10/01/17
  • Time: 7:00pm
  • Venue: Salt of the Earth
  • City: Fennville , Michigan
  • Address: 114 E Main St
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: $15
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
  • Box office: (269) 561-7258 – call for reservations
  • Notes:

    OctoberDay + Bello Spark

    A “acoustic evening” splitting the bill with Bello Spark. Dinner is delightful, the music, exciteful!
  • Artist: J Oscar Bittinger
  • Date: 12/03/17
  • Time: 2:00am
  • Venue: Creston Brewery
  • City: Grand Rapids , MI
  • Address: 1504 Plainfield Ave NE
  • Venue phone: (616) 805-4523
  • Country: United States
  • Box office: (616) 805-4523
  • Notes: “Creston Songteller Sessions: Round of Songs Vol 2” – Winter edition With Nicholas James Thomasma & 1 more TBA Playing winter and other songs!
  • Artist: J Oscar Bittinger
  • Date: 10/23/18
  • Time: 7:00pm
  • Venue: One Trick Pony
  • City: Grand Rapids , MI
  • Address: 136 E. Fulton
  • Venue phone: 616-235-PONY (7669)
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: FREE!
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
  • Artist: OctoberDay
  • Date: 01/20/19
  • Time: 7:00pm
  • Venue: Salt of the Earth
  • City: Fennville , Michigan
  • Address: 114 E Main St
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: $15
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
  • Box office: (269) 561-7258 – call for reservations
  • Artist: J Oscar Bittinger
  • Date: 04/13/19
  • Time: 7:00pm
  • Venue: Grand River Folk Arts Society (GRAFS)
  • City: Grand Rapids , MI
  • Address: WT Annex 1110 Wealthy St. SE
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: $15 General, $12 Seniors or Student w/ID, $10 members, $5 children under 12
  • Notes: “Local Concert Series” brought to you by the Grand River Folk Arts Society. The shows go from 7-9pm with a break in between act
  • Artist: J Oscar Bittinger
  • Date: 04/26/19
  • Time: 7:00pm
  • Venue: Black River Tavern
  • City: South Haven , MI
  • Address: 403 Phoenix St
  • Venue phone: (269) 637-4837
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: FREE!
  • Notes: Songwriter Showcase – Writers in the Round Andy Baker, Carrie McFerrin and J Oscar Bittinger Presented by Foundry Hall, building community through music.
  • Artist: OctoberDay
  • Date: 06/08/19
  • Time: 8:45pm
  • Venue: Festival of the Arts
  • City: Grand Rapids , Michigan
  • Address: Downtown Grand Rapids
  • Country: United States
  • Notes: 2019 is Festival 50
  • Artist: J Oscar Bittinger
  • Date: 10/05/19
  • Time: 6:30am
  • Venue: SiTE:LAB
  • City: Grand Rapids , MI
  • Address: 314 Straight Street
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: “Buy some beer or wine”
  • More information
  • Notes:

    OPEN to the SKY @ SiTE:LAB

    Part of Project [1] (the biennial reflection of ArtPRIZE) is a live performance event of

    “MODERN MOOD AND GROOVE SONGS”

    with visual accompaniment
    curated by J Oscar Bittinger

    FEATURED ARTISTS:

    6:45 • J Oscar Bittinger (introduction & 2 songs)
    7:00 • The Far Shore
    8:00 • FADE (Marley Ferguson)
    9:00 • Lady Ace Boogie

    Doors at 6:30p – come in and get acquainted with SiTE:LAB’s “Critical Infrastructure” venue and installation. Two beer selections from Brewery Vivant (Br-ale & Farmhand) + 1 wine selection will be available at the cash bar (offsetting production costs)

    Music at 6:45p
  • Artist: J Oscar Bittinger
  • Date: 10/23/19
  • Time: 7:00pm
  • Venue: The Listening Room at Studio Park
  • City: Grand Rapids , MI
  • Address: 123 Ionia Ave SW
  • Country: United States
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
  • More information
  • Notes:

    FARM (Folk Alliance Region Midwest) Preview/Showcase

    The Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM) is proud to present performers from previous showcases along with others who represent the broad variety of folk and roots musicians who will be gathering at the conference at Listening Room!

    Admission is FREE, donations accepted at door (suggested $10) with all proceeds going to performers. Confirmed performers include:

    SET 1: MC – J OSCAR BITTINGER – 1 song

    1. Michael Kelsey (Indiana)
    2. Ruth & Max Bloomquist (Michigan)
    3. Noah Derksen (Canada)
    4. Escaping Pavement (Michigan)

    SET 2: MC – JOSH ROSE – 1 song

    1. Tret Fure (FARM Keynote Speaker)
    2. Hayes Griffin (Michigan)
    3. Cari Ray and the Shakey Legs
  • Artist: J Oscar Bittinger
  • Date: 11/09/19
  • Time: 7:00pm
  • Venue: Grand River Folk Arts Society (GRAFS)
  • City: Grand Rapids , MI
  • Address: WT Annex 1110 Wealthy St. SE
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: $15 General, $12 Seniors or Student w/ID, $10 members, $5 children under 12
  • More information
  • Notes:

    J Oscar & Ralston Bowles

    In a“GRFAS Heritage Season” Concert

    Friends and musical compatriots for over 30 years – Ralston & J Oscar will represent the tradition of original songs that go deep, yet bring uplift.

    “In addition, as these two continue to push the envelope with their music, they are also tireless proponents of musical community building – which is at the core of why the Grand River Folk Arts Society was created and founded in 1975.”

    J Oscar & Ralston will play tunes to set moods while singing stories of today, yesterday and tomorrow – a few you can sing along to. They will likely tell a few winding tales – expect a bit of verbal mischief and other good craic.
  • Artist: OctoberDay
  • Date: 03/15/20
  • Time: 6:00pm
  • Venue: Salt of the Earth
  • City: Fennville , Michigan
  • Address: 114 E Main St
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: $20
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
  • Box office: (269) 561-7258
  • Notes: wsg/The Far Shore An evening of folk-rock and Americana, with an eye to spring. TWO BANDS with related moods and grooves: • THE FAR SHORE (Rebecca Pfeiffer Wierks, Brant Satala) • J OSCAR & OCTOBERDAY (Mark Hugger, Chris Ranney, Brian Morrill, J Oscar) A bit of Celtic flavor brushed on for “the Irish season”…