The Loft Presents: The People’s Temple

Friday, June 7 2013 The People's Temple Also - Destroy This Place + Vandalay + Animeaux Four friends out of Lansing, The People's Temple formed while still in high school and began playing gigs in the Lansing area around 2008. The guys have ...
The Loft Presents: The People’s Temple

Fork In The Road Presents: Gemini Birthday Celebration with FUNKTION

Sunday, June 2 2013 Funktion Also - Billiards Music + DJ Cabo and Friends Check out the rowdy hip-hop flavor of Funktion completed by unhinged, guitar-fueled fireball funk. Come out and join this birthday celebration with great music and delicious food from our ...
Fork In The Road Presents: Gemini Birthday Celebration with FUNKTION

The Loft Presents: D-Why

Wednesday, May 29 2013 D-Why Also - The Amature + Futuristic + Mike T + Sway Boi + Zacharia$ + Kid Slim + StrYve + DJ Amir From Charleston, West Virginia, D-Why has been garnering independent buzz and a loyal fan base by ...
The Loft Presents: D-Why

The Specktators Going Away Party

Saturday, June 1 2013 The Specktators Also - Green Skeem The pride of Lansing, MI is moving on to the west coast.  Join us for the farewell show you won't forget. Admission - $3 until May 7, $10 from May 8 - 25 Doors - ...
The Specktators Going Away Party

The Loft Presents: Trapt

Saturday, June 8 2013 Trapt Also - Candle Light Red + Silent Lapse + Pacifier Trapt is back and at it again with their album, "Reborn" emerging into the rock scene. From their start in 1995, Trapt have progressively reached heights with their ...
The Loft Presents: Trapt
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Welcome to The Loft!

The Loft is a 400 capacity room located in the shadows of the state capitol. Located just two miles from Michigan State University, the Loft is dedicated to original music and cool concepts. Acts such as AWOL Nation, As I Lay Dying, Lindsey Stirling, Foxy Shazam, Mutemath, GRiZ, Neon Trees and The Wombats have all graced the stage.

SHOWS

The Loft Presents: Fried Egg Nebula

Friday, May 24 2013

Fried Egg Nebula

Also – Pleasant Drive + Brandon McCoy

This Michigan quartet has been drawing in fans with their original jam-band compositions. Combining back country harmonies, soaring guitar leads, funky bass lines, and tribal rhythms, the band explores the soundscapes and chasms of their music with a strong foundation in the songwriting. Having graced the stage with the likes of Zach Deputy, Dopapod and more, these guys are ready to make way and headline their own show as a team of individuals collaborating to bring you just the head-boppin’ jams you’re looking for.

  • Admission – $6 ADV, $8 DOS
  • Doors – 8pm
  • Ages 18+

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The Loft Presents: The Devil’s Cut

Saturday, May 25 2013

The Devil’s Cut

Also – Hook N’ Krooks + Hex Bombs + Dozic + Wormfoot

Join us for this country punk and metal-filled night with Lansing’s own cow punk and roots revival band The Devil’s Cut. Joining us will be Detroit’s haunted new roots Hook N’ Krooks, and Lansing’s doom metal Wormfoot, featuring Uriah Baker of Goddamn Gallows.

  • Admission – $5 for 21+, $8 for 18+
  • Doors – 8 pm
  • Ages – Ages 18+

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The Loft Presents: King Median

Sunday, May 26 2013

King Median

Also – Totally Rad + The Distorted Waltz + Brother Gold

Blending indie rock with elements of jazz, chamber pop and psychedelic rock, King Median delivers a creative multi-instrumental sound. These liberal art students from Kalamazoo use their talents to absorb music in innovate ways by creating something unique for the ages.

  • Admission – $5 ADV, $8 DOS
  • Doors – 8pm
  • All ages

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The Loft Presents: D-Why

Wednesday, May 29 2013

D-Why

Also – The Amature + Futuristic + Mike T + Sway Boi + Zacharia$ + Kid Slim + StrYve + DJ Amir

From Charleston, West Virginia, D-Why has been garnering independent buzz and a loyal fan base by blurring the genres of hip-hop, indie, pop and folk music. With his most recent all-original 17-track project ‘Don’t Flatter Yourself,’ D-Why has been gaining hype all over the states.

  • Admission – $7 ADV, $10 DOS
  • Doors – 9 pm
  • Ages – Ages 18 +

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The Specktators Going Away Party

Saturday, June 1 2013

The Specktators

Also – Green Skeem

The pride of Lansing, MI is moving on to the west coast.  Join us for the farewell show you won’t forget.

  • Admission – $3 until May 7, $10 from May 8 – 25
  • Doors – 7:30 pm
  • Ages All Ages

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Fork In The Road Presents: Gemini Birthday Celebration with FUNKTION

Sunday, June 2 2013

Funktion

Also – Billiards Music + DJ Cabo and Friends

Check out the rowdy hip-hop flavor of Funktion completed by unhinged, guitar-fueled fireball funk. Come out and join this birthday celebration with great music and delicious food from our friends at Fork In The Road.

  • Admission – $8 ADV, $10 DOS
  • Doors – 8 pm
  • Ages – Ages 18 +

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The Loft Presents: Fareed Haque’s MathGames

Wednesday, June 5 2013

Fareed Haque’s MathGames

Also – Combat Corduroy + Jonesday

Led by guitar virtuoso, Fareed Haque spans his musical talent across the board in his new band, MathGames! By infusing a musical equation that mixes genres, tempos, melodies and abnormal beats, MathGames! is one uniquely innovative musical adventure, blending funky jazz and modern instrumentation that will take you to another dimension.

  • Admission – $7 ADV
  • Doors – 8pm
  • Ages – 18+

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Further Frequencies & War Torn Presents: Robotic Pirate Monkey

Thursday, June 6 2013

Robotic Pirate Monkey

Also – Muzzy + Ternidup

Consisting of Andrew Hathaway, Matt Berryhill and Matt Flesher, Robotic Pirate Monkey is the “party pillaging electronic trio that fuses eclectic samples from the past with cutting edge sound.” These guys have shared the stage with Paper Diamond, Big Gigantic, Gramatik, Crystal Castles and more.

  • Doors – 9 pm
  • Ages – Ages 18+
  • Admission – $10 ADV, $15 DOS

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The Loft Presents: The People’s Temple

Friday, June 7 2013

The People’s Temple

Also – Destroy This Place + Vandalay + Animeaux

Four friends out of Lansing, The People’s Temple formed while still in high school and began playing gigs in the Lansing area around 2008. The guys have a reputation of performing wild stage shows, with influences by ’60s psych, folk and shoegaze rock.

  • Admission – $6 ADV, $8 DOS
  • Doors – 8 pm
  • Ages – Ages 18 +

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The Loft Presents: Trapt

Saturday, June 8 2013

Trapt

Also – Candle Light Red + Silent Lapse + Pacifier

Trapt is back and at it again with their album, “Reborn” emerging into the rock scene. From their start in 1995, Trapt have progressively reached heights with their music by topping number one on the alternative charts with their single, “Headstrong” in 2002. These guys are ready to rock out with their following, dedicated fan base!

  • Admission – $15 ADV, $20 DOS
  • Doors – 7pm
  • All Ages

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The Loft Presents: Willamena

Wednesday, June 12 2013

Willamena

Also – Traci Nelson And The Band Of Aviators

Willamena produces that good feeling, genuine Midwestern guitar rock. These Kalamazoo natives have been deemed in “the vein of Matchbox 20, Counting Crows and modern U2,” delivering that alternative feel of the nineties.

  • Admission – $6 ADV, $8 DOS
  • Doors – 7pm
  • All Ages

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Fort Knox Entertainment Presents: Evolve Birthday Celebration for Craig Doepker

Friday, June 14 2013

Arp 220

Also – Jay Arthur + Eklipx + Scotty V + Casey Phear + AKDJ + Peter Petrick + Lunar Child

Lansing’s monthly electronic music experience is back to bring you some hype beats that will get you and your friends moving. Come out out to this birthday celebration to listen to some great local music and dance all night.

  • Admission – Free before 10 pm, $8 for 18+, $5 for 21+
  • Doors – 9 pm
  • Ages – 18+

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The Loft Presents: Genetics

Saturday, June 15 2013

Genetics

Also – Marcutio + Uncle Jesse

With something unique and creative to share with the masses, this musical act will expand your mind and leave you excited for the next time you see them live. Originally from Grand Rapids, but currently residing in Fort Collins, Colorado, Genetics has been turning heads and creating excitement by their use of hard driving sound, psychedelic improve jams and intriguing melodies.

  • Admission – $5 ADV, $8 DOS
  • Doors – 8pm
  • Ages 18+

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Damn & Platinum Gold Presents: Exotic Caribbean Male Review

Sunday, June 16 2013

Exotic Caribbean Male Review

FREE birthday girl & bachelorette prizes for the sexiest tattoo. Pictures, toys, & drink specials all night long!

  • Admission – $10 ADV, $20 DOS, $25 Limited VIP Seats
  • Doors – 9 pm
  • Ages 21+

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Dead Name Clothing Launch Show

Monday, June 17 2013

Dead Name Clothing

Featuring – Exiting the Fall + Normandy + Designs + Seraphim + You Versus the Sea + Anchor To My Soul

Come out for a night to hang out with Dead Name Clothing as they launch their new clothing line! A night filled with metal core and pop punk bands hailing from Grand Rapids, Texas and Canada.

  • Admission – $8 ADV, $12 DOS
  • Doors – 6 pm
  • Ages – Ages 18 +

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Fusion Shows Presents: Lord Huron

Tuesday, June 18 2013

Lord Huron

Also – Escondido

Lord Huron is a musical and visual project created by Michigan’s own Ben Schneider. Originally intended to be a solo project, Schneider has added collaborators Mark Barry (percussion, vocals), Miguel Briseno (bass, percussion) and Tom Renaud (guitar, vocals). After the band’s inception, they toured heavily developing their emotive live show, and found themselves performing at South by Southwest, Outside Lands and Lollapalooza. The band’s first full-length album Lonesome Dreams was released in September of 2012.

  • Admission – $12 ADV, $14 DOS
  • Doors – 7pm
  • All Ages

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The Loft Presents: Lowdown Brass Band

Thursday, June 20 2013

Lowdown Brass Band

Also – TBA

With a mix of modern instrumentation and original compositions, Lowdown Brass Band breaks down the barrier between performer and audience. These guys bring out a unique plethora of trumpet, trombone and sax sounds intertwined with tight lead lines, bombastic brass attacks, modern funk, hip-hop reggae and pop.

  • Admission – $8 ADV, $12 DOS
  • Doors – 7:30 pm
  • Ages – All Ages

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The Loft Presents: Delilah DeWylde & The Lost Boys

Friday, June 28 2013

Delilah DeWylde & The Lost Boys

Also – Chaz Brackx & The Big Bucks

With an old fashioned pre-color television appearance, this trio embraces a rockabilly, honky tonk country style based on hand-crafted, creative American music. Delilah DeWylde’s strong, spunky vocals draws audiences in to a traditional country twang, with the talented backings of guitarist Lee Harvey and drummer D.J. McCoy.

  • Admission – $7 ADV
  • Doors 8pm
  • Ages 18+

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The Loft Presents: Oldschool Party with DJ Hollywood

Saturday, June 29 2013

DJ Hollywood

Also – DJ Butcher

Come out for a night and dance to all of your favorite jams at the Oldschool Party with DJ Hollywood and DJ Butcher. As one of the earliest MCs on the scene, DJ Hollywood originated the practice of delivering extensive rhymes over recorded music, as the essence of hip-hop.

  • Admission – $10 Cover Charge
  • Doors – 9pm
  • Ages – Ladies 27 and up, Men 30 and up

Fusion Shows Presents: Middle Class Rut

Tuesday, July 2 2013

Middle Class Rut

Also – American Fangs

From Sacramento, California, the indie rock duo Middle Class Rut is coming to The Loft! In late June, the duo will be releasing their second studio album titled Pick Up Your Head.

  • Admission – $13 ADV, $15 DOS
  • Doors – 7pm
  • Ages – All Ages

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The Loft Presents: Arpetrio

Thursday, July 4 2013

Arpetrio

Also – Kastanza

This electronic trio powerhouse enters a diversified realm of jazz and jam music, conjoined by pulsing bass beats through the technological use of laptops and sophisticated production tools. Don’t miss a beat, and come out to celebrate the 4th of July with the uniquely electronic range of Arpetrio.

  • Admission – $5 ADV, $8 DOS
  • Doors – 8pm
  • Ages 18+

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Fusion Shows Presents: The Expendables

Sunday, July 7th 2013

The Expendables

From Santa Cruz, California, these four longtime friends blend Reggae, Punk Rock, and 80s style dueling guitar solos to create a tasteful style of surf/rock music that have led them to selling 40,000 units, hundreds of shows, and fans around the world. Supporting bands like Slightly Stoopid and touring in places like Europe, The Expandables are making a strong and enduring impression in the music world.

  • Admission – $15 ADV, $18 DOS
  • Doors – 7pm
  • Ages – All Ages

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Jive 1-7 Presents: Trapocalypse

Friday, July 12 2013

Featuring – Metaxu + Lftclk + Bear-Trap + FireAnt + AskDj

Join Jive-1-7′s first installment of Trap/Juke/Bass music here in the capitol city!

  • Admission – $6 Cover
  • Doors – 9 pm
  • Ages – Ages 18 +

Fusion Shows Presents: Youngblood Hawke

Monday, July 15 2013

Youngblood Hawke

Also – Dinner and a Suit

Los Angeles’ Youngblood Hawke spent the majority of 2012 prepping their debut album Wake Up, released this April, and all the hard work is proving to have been worth it. With the album making way to the Billboard 200, it captured the attention of critics and music fans alike. Come out and see it live!

  • Admission – $13 ADV, $15 DOS
  • Doors – 7pm
  • Ages – All Ages

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The Loft Presents: Whitey Morgan and the 78′s

Wednesday, June 19 2013

Whitey Morgan and the 78′s

Also – TBA

Whitey Morgan and the 78′s deliver that true grit, American Honky Tonk sound infused with soulful, drinking your sorrows away melodies. Playing honky tonk tunes in any club and in any town, Whitey Morgan and the 78′s have accumulated more than 200 shows a year.

  • Admission – $8 ADV, $12 DOS
  • Doors – 9 pm
  • Ages – Ages 18+

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Fusion Shows Presents: The Used

Sunday, July 21 2013

The Used

Also – TBA

With 13 years in the making, The Used have set the standard in the post-hardcore music scene. The band re-birthed a new side of The Used with their fifth full-length studio album, “Vunerable.” The album reigns from “ultra-slow to super fast and heavy,” incorporating hip-hop influence, beats, drum and bass.

  • Admission – $27 ADV, $30 DOS
  • Doors – 7pm
  • Ages – All Ages

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Fusion Shows Presents: Fastball

Monday, July 22 2013

Fastball

Also – Life Size Ghost + The Last Pop Band

With nearly 20 years of musical explorations and milestones under their belt, Fastball remains one of the most consistent and continuously celebrated rock bands on the road. After rising to prominence in 1996 with their debut album Make Your Mama Proud, the Austin, Texas-based trio became a household name come 1998’s breakthrough project All the Pain Money Can Buy. Fastball is now 5 albums into their career, touring around the nation.

  • Admission – $15 ADV, $17 DOS
  • Doors – 8pm
  • All Ages

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The Loft Presents: Son De Metro

Saturday, July 27 2013

Jaise + E-Nyce + Klees + AKDJ

Bringing you the electronic sound of the underground, Son De Metro is the collaboration of four DJs (JAIESE, E-NYCE, KLEES & AKDJ). Combining genres of Trap, Bass, Moombahton & House these guys know how to move a crowd while staying true to the style of electronic music. Come experience the sounds of a new movement.

  • Admission – $5 for 21+, $8 for 18+
  • Doors – 9pm
  • Ages – Ages 18+

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Fusion Shows Presents: Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys

Friday, August 9 2013

Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys

Also – Doug Mains & The City Folk + East Harvest

Hailing from all corners of the Great Lakes State of Michigan, Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys are giving a nod to American traditional music, while boldy taking their own songs in new directions. With crisp vocals harmonized between banjos, upright bass, mandolin and resonator guitar, Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys deliver an infectious sound for the ages.

  • Admission – $10 ADV/DOS
  • Doors – 8pm
  • All Ages

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The Intersection Presents: Aaron Carter

Wednesday, September 25 2013

Aaron Carter

Also – TBA

Aaron Carter is back in the spotlight with his After Party Tour. As the youngest male solo artist to have four Top 40 singles, Aaron began his music career at age seven – singing lead for the band “Dead End”. He is currently starring on Broadway in The Fantasticks, entertaining various film and television offers all while in the studio working on new music and his new album.

  • Admission – $15 ADV, VIP: $65 (Meet and Greet after the show, Photo with Aaron, Signed 8×10, Autographed merchandise and memorabilia)
  • Doors – 6:30pm
  • All Ages

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