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Tibbits Opera House cranks up the volume for a one-of-a-kind concert event celebrating the raw energy and homegrown talent of two incredible area bands—Pomegranate Whiskey and Gardyloo Blues Review!

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see some of our region’s finest musicians—friends, neighbors, and local professionals—let loose and light up the stage in a way you’ve never seen before.

Kicking off the night is Gardyloo Blues Review, a powerhouse ensemble featuring George Babcoke (guitar, keyboard, vocals), Gary Babcoke (guitar, harp), Joe Holicki (drums), Jim Forrister (guitar, vocals), Mark Galliers (vocals) and Randy Weiss (bass, vocals). With gritty blues roots and plenty of soul, they’ll set the tone for a night of unforgettable music.

Then, the spotlight shifts to Pomegranate Whiskey, a fan-favorite band known across the tri-state bar and event scene. But this time, catch them like never before—on the historic Tibbits stage in full concert glory. Made up of Coldwater natives and family ties—Clayton Macklem (drums), Owen Macklem (guitar), Nathan Proffit (bass), and Jeff Bradley (vocals)—this tight-knit group has been rocking together for nearly a decade. Their eclectic mix of rock & roll, spanning generations and genres, guarantees something for everyone.

Celebrate community, creativity, and Coldwater’s own as we showcase the music that lives right here at home.

Come cheer on these hometown heroes and experience a night of music that’s as authentic as it is electric!

The Alaya Project is the essential bridge between the intricate Carnatic style of Indian classical music and contemporary jazz and funk. Born in the cultural bastion of Oakland, California, The Alaya Project explores new textures and perspectives built over two decades of friendship, dialogue, and musical immersion across genres and continents.

The driving hybrid kit grooves of Indian percussionist and drummer Rohan Krishnamurthy, the soulful Ragas and melodies of Prasant Radhakrishnan on saxophone, and the harmonic bedrock of Colin Hogan embodies the permanence of a changing soundscape.

Advance tickets are $17 general admission, $14 for seniors/active military and veterans, $5 for ages 25 and under, and $40 for families (2 adults + kids).

LuFuki Ismaeel Dhul-Qarnayn is a composer, guitarist, organizer, historian and cultural curator in Detroit. He views music as a spiritual practice that brings about healing and unity, and his art practice centers around Black ancestral legacy. His ensemble Divine Providence is an Afro-Spirit jazz collective of musicians who fuse genres with the intention of connecting hearts in order to promote unity, freedom and social action.

LuFuki is currently working on several projects, including XRoads, a traveling exhibit being housed for the week by the Kalamazoo College Music Department. The exhibit explores the under-documented historical and contemporary intersections between “jazz,” Black Muslims, and social justice movements.

LuFuki will also be conducting a lecture at 4:15 PM on Wednesday, October 22.

This engagement is supported by a John Stites Jazz Event Award from the John Stites Jazz Artist Organization, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) honoring the memory of John Stites and his passion for jazz music.