Music In The Air Summer Concert Series-Looking Forward-The CSNY Tribute Band

Relax and enjoy free live music all summer long on the lawn of the Old Art Building. Our fifth season of Music in the Air summer concert series will consist of 10 bands, all with different music styles and moods.

Don't forget to pack a picnic dinner and bring your lawn chairs or blankets!

 Looking Forward came into focus to celebrate the musical genius of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. Never with the intent of playing their songs “note for note,” rather the concept is to share the music in concert with the audience -- their music, our way. Sing along, you know these songs!

A trio of veteran NW Michigan musicians -- Chris Skellenger (Vox, Guitars), John Kumjian (Vox,Guitars), and Patrick Niemisto (Vox, Bass) -- they began to imagine ways to arrange CSNY songs in an approachable and engaging manner with three voices and minimal instrumentation, and it worked. In the last couple of years, the group has expanded their sound to include drummer Roger Tarczon (who actually played with David Crosby), and more recently, Tim Sparling on keys. Each of these musicians have a vast array of experience in all aspects of the industry including playing, writing, producing, and teaching all around the state and beyond.

With performances at various local and regional venues, Looking Forward inspires to keep this incredible and unequalled music in the ears and voices of past and future generations