Beveridge was frontman for the uber-popular rock/blues band The Beveridge Brothers, which drew capacity crowds in Grand Rapids in the 1970s and 1980s, and he played with – and mentored – many other area artists over the years. When Grand Rapids musician Hal Beveridge passed away unexpectedly in December at age 72, the outpouring of tributes from friends, relatives, fellow musicians and fans was immediate and overwhelming. Where: Eastern Avenue Hall, 506 Eastern Ave. Ticket sales will benefit the Wheatland Music Organization. Tickets are $25 and can be bought online through The Intersection as well as Wheatland Music’s website, or at the door the day of the event. The festival takes over both stages on the main floor of The Intersection, carrying on the Wheatland tradition of promoting such genres as bluegrass, Americana, folk and even Cajun dance music courtesy of K. The who’s who lineup of Michigan roots musicians also features Jimmie Stagger, An Dro, The Bootstrap Boys, Black Jake & The Carnies and others. This all-ages event features long-running acts such as the Journeymen and Blue Water Ramblers alongside Fauxgrass and the Mark Lavengood Band, who represent a younger generation of musicians. The Wheatland Music Organization hosts its 10th annual Winter Wheat, a day-long celebration of traditional music.
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