New Year's
Fest
Say Goodbye to 2020!
Hybrid Edition
December 31st, 2020
2020 Bands and Tribute Artists
Thank you to our 2020 New Year's Fest Band & Tribute Acts.
To view the live-streamed entertainers, please scroll to the bottom of the page and select the correct showtime to be re-directed to the performance.
Click the artists' name or photo to learn more about them!
1st Location: First Presbyterian
(Virtual)
Time: 7:00- 7:30 p.m., 8:30 - 9:00 p.m.
2nd Location : Old Burdick's Patio
Time: 10:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Public Media Network: 11:00- 11:30 p.m.
Ada is a 15-year-old high school student from Battle Creek Michigan and is working hard to get her music out for everyone to hear! She is based in Michigan and performs in her hometown and around her state, but travels to Nashville Tennessee monthly to meet with her producer, song-write, and record. Ada sings modern country music and is a registered Singer/Songwriter with BMI Music.
Location: Old Burdick's Patio
Time: 7:00 - 7:30 p.m., 8:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Public Media Network: 9:30 - 10:00 p.m.
You may recognize this group from past performances at Beats on Bates Alley. So Long Belladonna writes music inspired by life experiences and emotion. Enjoy performances by not only listening to their music, but also feeling the energy as their lead singer gauges your attention. She sings anything from R&B Country Music to Cover Bands, and you won’t be disappointed by either!
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Location: Old Burdick's Patio
Times: 10:45 p.m.- 12:00 a.m.
They call it urban line dancing, and it is easy to do because you dance in a line with lots of other people. Oh, and you laugh too. Plus, with DJ Monte Janssen making the calls, anyone can do it.
Location: First United Methodist
(Virtual)
Times: 7:00 - 7:30 p.m., 8:00 - 8:30 p.m., 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Vinyl Tap is a collection of "older" guys from the Kalamazoo area that play 1960's and 70's rock n' roll that everyone knows and can sing along too. At New Year's Fest, we'll have a screen with the words so you can sing along!
Location: Old Burdick's Patio
Times: 7:45 - 8:15 p.m.
Public Media Network: 10:30 - 11:00 p.m.
Publicity Stunt is a pop-punk and alternative rock band from Michigan City, drawing inspiration from 60s British Invasion, 90s alternative rock, and beyond. Having grown up playing together, the four are back and better than ever. We’re excited to have them join New Year’s Fest.