2025 Bands and singers

This is our 2025 New Year's Fest Band & Singers.

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Doug Church

Location: First Presbyterian Church
Times: 6:00, 7:45, 9:30, 11:15 p.m.

Doug Church is a world-renowned, multi-award-winning Elvis tribute artist known for his astonishing vocal likeness to the King of Rock 'n' Roll. For decades, he has mesmerized audiences worldwide, performing alongside Elvis’s original bandmates and collaborators.

Doug starred for ten years portraying “The King” in the legendary Las Vegas production Legends in Concert, touring across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, Scandinavian, and the Caribbean.

He is also the creator and producer and headlines the acclaimed touring shows Salute to the Stars, Salute to the King, and

his original production Beyond ’77. ( imagines Elvis’s life had it continued past 1977). Whether performing Elvis gospel classics with The Blackwoods (Elvis' backup singers) or headlining international stages, Doug Church continues to honor the King’s legacy with passion, authenticity, and unmatched vocal talent.

Join us for the music, memories, and magic of Elvis on stage from the 1970’s with his unique vocal rendition of the 'King of Rock and Roll.

Yellowhouse

Location: First United Methodist Church
Time: 6:45, 8:30, 10:15 p.m.

Yellowhouse is a Rock collaboration made up of Lucy Wallis, Drew Jepson, Sam Vanwinkle, Colin Frieben and Nick Loken. Bringing together the intensity of 90s era Rock classics, with a mix of flavors from both Classic Rock favorites and worldwide influences.

Vinyl Tap

Location: First Presbyterian - Social Hall
Times: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30., 9:30 p.m.

Kalamazoo's cover band that sings songs that you can sing too. In fact, it's a bit of a sing-along with words so that you can follow along and have some fun. Music from the 60's and 70's, and great tunes to sing to. It's audience participation at the top of the music charts.

Kanola Band

Location: Radisson Ballroom
Times: 7:00 p.m., 8:30 p.m.

Kanola Band is more than a band—it’s a musical journey through the heart of New Orleans. With deep reverence for the city’s unmatched cultural legacy, this high-energy ensemble brings to life the music that has defined the Crescent City for generations.

From early jazz and second-line brass to funk, soul, gospel, and rhythm & blues, their repertoire spans over a century of New Orleans music—across genres, across decades. But they don’t just play the music.

They bring it to life with stories, context, and insight. Whether reimagining the soulful grooves of Fats Domino, channeling the joyful spirit of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, or celebrating the resilience of the Mardi Gras Indian tradition, Kanola Band is dedicated to spreading joy and honoring the deep roots of New Orleans music. Their concerts are equal parts celebration and education—designed to uplift audiences and remind us that music is not just entertainment; it’s a universal language that connects us all.

Mexicuba

Location: Radisson Ballroom
Times: 9:30-11:00 p.m.

Mexicuba is a Latin band based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, composed of musicians from Mexico and Cuba. They perform a variety of Latin, Cuban, and blended American music.

DJ Monte

Location: Bronson Park Tent

Time: 8:30-11:45 (P.M.)

It’s time to close out 2025 with DJ Monte.
Under the heated tent, it’s a place to stop
in, enjoy great music, celebrate the ability
to do a few dance moves, and then keep
visiting all the great venues and artists. The
music will warm you up.