- Younce Guitar Duo  
Michigan's acclaimed father and son guitar virtuosos
Every Wednesday beginning June 28th- August 23
​7:30 - 9:00pm 

Come enjoy music by Michigan's acclaimed father and son guitar virtuosos, Jerry and Ryan Younce.  An musical collaboration since 2009, Jerry and Ryan's have been astounding audiences across the midwest with their exquisite original compositions and superb musicianship.
Each week the Duo will take you on a a different musical journey colored by influences of Jazz, Gypsy Guitar, Flamenco, Latin and other World Music.  Your ticket price includes a complimentary dessert and coffee or ice tea

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Real People Media's Voice Box Sessions - followed by an open mic for all ages 

The Voice Box Sessions (VBS), a unique performance series of professional singer-songwriters and storytellers that also supports the growth of new and emerging performers through an open mic performance opportunity.  The series provides an unique experience for the community. Following the main performance, which will include interviews with performers about their craft, there will be an open mic opportunity.  The open mic event provides an opportunity for young and emerging artists to hone their craft in a supportive environment with attentive listeners.  

The Voice Box Sessions  provides an opportunity for singer-songwriters and storytellers to share stories and express themselves artistically.  The program, which RPM  launched in December of 2012 in Charlevoix, MI,  provides a warm and supportive environment in which young artists are able to perform to the best of their ability.  The VBS provides an opportunity for artists to hone their skills and develop the confidence to perform for a wider audience.  

RPM's VBS - Summer 2023 Schedule at the Cycling Salamander - (additional dates tbd)

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Sunday, August 20th  with Dwain Martin 
Singer-songwriter Dwain Martin kicks off the 2023 Season of Real People Media's Voice Box Sessions. The Voice Box Sessions is a singer-songwriter concert series that provides community enrichment and mentorship to young and emerging artists via an open-mic following the featured professional performer. Bring your guitar, banjo, ukulele, etc. and join our open mic following the featured performer. The Voice Box Sessions provides a supportive family friendly venue for all artists. Artists of all ages and abilities are welcome! The VBS will be held at the Cycling Salamander Art Gallery which has donated its venue for the series.​
About Our featured performer.
Dwain Martin A. has been a part of, and also celebrating the Northern Michigan music scene for 2 decades, most notably, as the former Folk Music Coordinator at the Charlevoix Public Library. He organized, Summer and WinterFolk concerts and open mics for almost a decade. Dwain can also be found playing music at venues around the area. Farm Markets, and playing music in the streets where he sometimes shares the stage with harmonica player and song writer Robin Luce.​

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Saturday, August 26, with Jerry Younce Trio and Friends
As a professional guitarist, Jerry has performed Jazz, Rock, Top 40, and Country music in show bands and various musical groups during his 40+ year career as a musician. He is widely known as a member of Younce Guitar Duo, an instrumental musical collaboration with his son Ryan Younce and as the musical director/guitarist of The Copper Cats, the stage band for the Red Jacket Jamboree, an old time radio variety Show which is heard offered through PRX radio exchange and heard on public radio networks throughout the country. The band also features pianist Bill Carrothers, Jonathan Taylor on drums and Harry South on bass.
Joining Jerry for an evening of instrumental jazz tunes will be life-long friends and musical collaborators Ray Shamma on bass and Chris Fricke on drums, Tye Younce on percussion and Rob Younce on Guitar. Get ready for a rockin' good time!​

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