Photo by Todd & Brad Reed Photography

West Shore Bank's Rhythm & Dunes Concert Series

July 25th & August 1st, 2026

West Shore Bank offers its annual Rhythm & Dunes Summer Concert Series at the Waterfront Park Pavilion in downtown Ludington. Everyone enjoys these free events which are open to the public and begin at 6pm. the main concert is generally preceded by a performance by bands from area schools. With blankets, chairs, and coolers filling the grassy area, it’s a wonderful way to spend a summer evening.

While the concert is free, bring cash because a collection is taken to benefit band programs at Mason County schools. There will also be a variety of food vendors on site with great offerings for purchase. Those currently slated to be there are Cluck Bucket – Downtown, TC Taco, Lakeside Wiener Wagon & BBQ, KRAVE Frozen Yogurt & Drink Shoppe, Underground Cookie Club, R&T Colossal Kitchen, Lela’s Original Kettle Corn, The Wooden Paddle Pizza and Wings, Grand Traverse Pie Co., Waffle Stix, and Aloha Hawaiian Shaved Ice.

Since its inception, West Shore Bank’s Rhythm & Dunes has raised nearly $160,000, making a lasting impact on Mason County school band programs.

Featured Acts for 2026

Saturday, July 25th, 2026 at 6pm: Mark Blomsteel & The Motor City Drive

This high-energy Michigan-based band is known for blending classic rock, roots, and Americana with a modern, road-ready edge. Fronted by Mark Blomsteel’s gritty, expressive vocals and seasoned songwriting, the band delivers songs that feel lived-in—full of heart, movement, and storytelling.

Saturday, August 1st, 2026 at 6pm: Jedi Mind Trip

Jedi Mind Trip is a genre-bending, high-energy band known for mashing up funk, rock, jam, and psychedelic grooves into a sound that’s equal parts dance party and musical mind-melt. With tight rhythms, deep grooves, and adventurous improvisation, they create shows that feel spontaneous, immersive, and impossible to stand still through.

Things to Know...

  • No alcoholic liquor (beer/wine allowed)
  • No glass containers
  • Maximum container size of 2 Liters
  • Animals are discouraged
  • No canopies or tents
  • Bring your own seating as no public seating is provided
  • This is a rain or shine event
  • There is no shuttle service available but limited handicapped parking is offered in the West Shore Bank lot on Loomis Street. General event parking can be found in any downtown Ludington city lot or designated street parking. 
The Ludington High School Jazz Band opens for a Rhythm & Dunes concert. | Photo by West Shore Bank

For more information on the Rhythm & Dunes Concerts, please contact the event organizer:

West Shore Bank

(231) 845-3500

westshorebank.com

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