Futuretime String Band approaches styles like Bluegrass, Oldtime, and Irish music with a lens from the future. They aim to create a new sound that comes from beyond our time and space, while also following through on their mission to continue to uplift traditional folk music into the future. This paradoxical experience is the stage act: Futuretime String Band.
Their music features Keala Venema (fiddle, vocals) and Lino Venema (guitar, flute, vocals, and occasionally traditional Japanese instrument Shamisen), the duo is award winning in an Irish music competition, the Midwest Fleadh, winning 1st place duo and going to compete in the international All-Ireland Fleadh held in Ireland as well in August 2025.
Hailing as time travellers from the future, they sing songs of the future and past, what’s to come and what’s been. Both members draw from many inspirations, including but not limited to John Coltrane, Foghorn String Band, Billy Strings, and more.
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Trillium | Traditional Irish Music with Twist
Trillium delivers vibrant Irish traditional music rooted in tradition and brought to life with warmth, energy, and imagination. Their performances are engaging and interactive, blending lively tunes with stories and moments that invite audiences in and keep them connected from start to finish.
Whether playing driving dance rhythms, songs in Irish, or expressive airs, Trillium creates concerts that feel welcoming, joyful, and full of heart—music that resonates long after the final note.
Trillium features Anne Harrigan (fiddle), Anna Kurtz (vocals), Lino Venema (flute), Cheryl Medvedenko (whistle), and Thom Jayne (guitar and didgeridoo).
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The Stray is a music and arts cafe located in Grand Rapids, MI. In addition to our craft beer, coffee and wine selection, our kitchen will be open serving our full dinner menu until 9pm! Get here early to snag your favorite seat and grab a bite to eat before the show begins. Save money by getting discounted tickets online in advance.
The Stray curates a listening room style venue, where performers are front and center, not background entertainment. We frequently ask attendees to silence their phones and keep conversations low out of respect to performers and other audience members.
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