Owl City, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Michael Franti and More Coming To Frederik Meijer Gardens This Summer

Frederik Meijer Gardens' Summer Concert Series is quickly becoming my favorite part of summers in West Michigan. This morning, they announced their full summer line up for 2013. Check out who will be coming to the Gardens this summer after the jump!

The 11th annual Outdoor Summer Concert Series will feature 30 shows. This lineup reflects a strong commitment to bring high quality, talented and broadly diverse artists to Meijer Gardens. The 1,900-seat amphitheater is one of the most unique and intimate venues in Michigan.

Here is the exciting 2013 Outdoor Summer Concert Series Lineup:

B.B. King, June 3 at 7 p.m., $57 presale | $ 60 member | $62 public
Dwight Yoakam, June 7 at 7 p.m., $48 presale | $51 member | $53 public
Smokey Robinson, June 9 at 7 p.m., $77 presale | $80 member | $82 public
Gov’t Mule, June 13 at 6:30 p.m., $35 presale | $38 member | $40 public
Sheryl Crow, June 16 at 7 p.m., $75 presale | $78 member | $80 public
Frampton’s Guitar Circus featuring Peter Frampton along with Robert Cray, June 17 at 6:30 p.m., $68 presale | $71 member | $73 public
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, June 20 at 7 p.m., $65 presale | $68 member | $70 public
Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys wsg Alejandro Escovedo, June 21 at 6 p.m., $53 presale | $56 member | $58 public
Pink Martini, June 24 at 7 p.m., $45 presale | $48 member | $50 public
Brandi Carlile wsg The Lone Bellow, June 27 at 7 p.m., $40 presale | $43 member | $45 public
Umphrey’s McGee, July 3 at 7 p.m., $35 presale | $38 member | $40 public
Montgomery Gentry, July 5 at 7 p.m., $62 presale | $65 member | $67 public
David Byrne & St. Vincent, July 7 at 7 p.m., $60 presale | $63 member | $65 public
Old Crow Medicine Show, July 11 at 7 p.m., $37 presale | $40 member | $42 public
Michael Franti & Spearhead, July 15 at 7 p.m., $38 presale | $41 member | $43 public
Harry Connick, Jr., July 17 at 7 p.m., $87 presale | $90 member | $92 public
Steve Miller Band, July 18 at 7 p.m., $80 presale | $83 member | $85 public
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, July 21 at 6:30 p.m., $37 presale | $40 member | $42 public
Chris Isaak, July 25 at 7 p.m., $55 presale | $58 member | $60 public
Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell, July 29 at 7 p.m., $71 presale | $74 member | $76 public
The Beach Boys, August 1 at 7 p.m., $60 presale | $63 member | $65 public
John Butler Trio, August 2 at 7 p.m., $35 presale | $38 member | $40 public
Grizzly Bear, August 3 at 7 p.m., $40 presale | $43 member | $45 public
Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion Radio Romance Tour 2013 wsg Sara Watkins, August 5 at 7 p.m., $67 presale | $70 member | $72 public
Randy Newman, August 8 at 7 p.m., $45 presale | $48 member | $50 public
Owl City, August 11 at 7 p.m., $35 presale | $38 member | $40 public
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, August 15 at 7 p.m., $38 presale | $41 member | $43 public
Michael McDonald, August 21 at 7 p.m., $52 presale | $55 member | $57 public
Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, August 24 at 7 p.m., $62 presale | $65 member | $67 public
Indigo Girls, September 5 at 7 p.m., $45 presale | $48 member | $50 public

As always, ticket sales will begin with a members-only presale starting at 9am on April 27 and ending May 10 at 5pm. Members save $5 per ticket during the presale. Tickets can be purchased the following ways:
• Online at StarTickets.com – handling fee of $8 per order
• By phone at 1-800-585-3737 - handling fee of $8 per order
• In-person at Meijer Gardens Admission Desk during normal business hours – no handling fees

On April 27, Meijer Gardens’ Grand Room will open at 7 a.m. for members who would like to begin lining up to buy tickets at 9 a.m. Visitors can eat breakfast in Taste of the Gardens Café or purchase coffee and a quick bite to eat while waiting in line. The Gift Shop will also be open, selling low-rise concert chairs with the Meijer Gardens logo.
To join or renew before April 27, visit MeijerGardens.org/Membership

Tickets will go on sale to the general public starting at 9am on May 11. Tickets can be purchased the following ways:
• Online at StarTickets.com – handling fee of $3.50 per order and convenience fee of $5.25 per ticket
• By phone at 1-800-585-3737 - handling fee of $3.50 per order and convenience fee of $5.25 per ticket
• In-person at Meijer Gardens Admission Desk during normal business hours – no handling or convenience fees

Season Ticket Sponsorships
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park will again offer season ticket sponsorships. Sponsorships include two tickets to every concert in the East and West Terraces, snacks and beverages and reserved parking passes. Those interested in sponsorship may contact Katharine Kane at 616-975-3177 or kkane@meijergardens.org.

The 2013 Outdoor Summer Concert Series is sponsored by Harvey Lexus of Grand Rapids and Meijer, Inc.