2-9-2012           The Roger MacNaughton Trio

Thursday              J. W. Marriott 

                          private engagement

2-17-2012        Hip Pocket

Friday                Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          It may be cold outside but things are heating up inside!

                          Get your groove on to the tunes of Tower of Power,

                          Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, Aretha,

                          Chaka Khan, Prince, and much more.

1-21-2012        Hip Pocket

Saturday             Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          West Michigan's hottest R&B horn band is back!

                          Rock your weekend with the tunes of Tower of Power,

                          Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, Aretha,

                          and much more!

12-9-2011        Hip Pocket

Friday                Hastings Manufacturing 

afternoon           (private party)

12-9-2011        Hip Pocket

Friday                Billy's Lounge

night                  1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Are you in the Christmas spirit?  We are!!!  Start

                          your weekend with the tunes of Tower of Power,

                          Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, Aretha,

                          and some special holiday-themed tunes to boot!

12-16-2011      Hip Pocket

Friday                 Toys for Tots Fundraiser at The B.O.B. 

                          20 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 
                          6pm - 10pm

                          Hip Pocket has been invited to play one set

                          as part of this special Christmas event. 

                          Admission price is a toy!  More info here.

12-17-2011      Jazz Vespers Service 

Saturday             First United Methodist Church

                          227 Fulton Street, Grand Rapids
                          6:00pm

                          no charge but donations accepted

                          I'll have the pleasure of performing some 

                          Christmas-themed material with a jazz quartet

                          led by the talented musician and composer,

                          Roger MacNaughton. We had a blast doing this

                          last year, and expect an equally enjoyable

                          experience this year.

11-3-2011         The MacNaughton Trio with Tami Helm

Thursday              Freedom Village retirement community 

                           Holland, MI

                           7pm

                          I've been invited to fill-in for Roger MacNaughton's usual

                          drummer for this performance of jazz standards and pop

                          tunes for the always friendly and appreciative residents

                          of Freedom Village. 

11-11-2011      Hip Pocket

Friday                Spring Lake Band Boosters Fundraiser

                          Saint Mary's Church, Spring Lake, MI

                          8pm

                          We always enjoy playing this gig in support of the

                          school music program in Spring Lake, MI. 

11-13-2011      Homecoming Gospel Service

Sunday               Fair Haven Ministries

evening               2900 Baldwin Street, Hudsonville, MI

                          7pm

                          Fair Haven is known for its outstanding music program,

                          and once a month, they put on a traditional gospel

                          concert and hymn sing-along that has proven to be

                          especially popular.  The style isn't as contemporary as

                          what I usually opt for, but if you're into an old-time

                          nostalgic gospel experience (with a few newer tunes

                          thrown in for good measure) come check it out! 

11-19-2011      Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Get ready for Thanksgiving with something to truly

                          be thankful for: good times & great tunes at Billy's!

                          Get your groove on to the tunes of Tower of Power,

                          Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, Aretha,

                          Chaka Khan, Prince, and much more.

10-9-2011        South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          I've had the pleasuire of playing with the South Harbor

                          worship team several times now, and it's always a treat.

                          They always select great tunes and have wonderful,

                          uplifting services.

10-15-2011      Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Hot tunes for a chilly autumn night!  Get the party

                          started with West Michigan's premier horn band,  

                          featuring the tunes of Tower of Power, Chicago, 

                          Earth Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, Chaka Khan,

                          Aretha Franklin, Prince, and much more.

10-16-2011     Fair Haven Ministries

Sunday               2900 Baldwin Street, Hudsonville, MI

morning              two services: 9am and 10:45am

                          Fair Haven is known for its outstanding music program,

                          so it's always a treat when they invite me to sit in.  Why 

                          not "do church" this Sunday?

10-23-2011     South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          I've had the pleasuire of playing with the South Harbor

                          worship team several times now, and it's always a treat.

                          They always select great tunes and have wonderful,

                          uplifting services.

10-30-2011     Rick Devon 

Sunday               Bloom Christian Fellowship

evening               Rockford Ambulance Community Room

                          8450 Shaner Avenue NE, Rockford, MI

                          7:00pm start

9-17-2011        Hip Pocket

Saturday             Grand Rapids, MI

                          private engagement

9-23-2010        Hip Pocket

Friday                 Traverse City, Michigan

                          private party

9-24-2011        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Check out West Michigan's premier horn band, playing

                          tunes by Tower of Power, Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago,

                          Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, and more.

8-13-2011        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Time for some sizzlin' summertime rhythm-and-blues

                          with West Michigan's premier horn band, featuring the 

                          tunes of Tower of Power, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire,

                          Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, and more.

8-25-2011         MacNaughton Boulevard

Thursday              Lowell Showboat Summer Series 

                           Riverwalk Plaza, Downtown Lowell, MI

                           7pm - 9pm

                          I've been invited to fill-in for Roger MacNaughton's usual

                          drummer for this popular summertime event in downtown

                          Lowell.  A little bit of jazz, a little bit of pop, and a whole

                          lot of fun. 

8-28-2011        Rick Devon 

Sunday                Bloom Christian Fellowship

evening               Rockford Ambulance Community Room

                          8450 Shaner Avenue NE, Rockford, MI

                          7:00pm start

7-2-2011          Hip Pocket

Saturday             Muskegon, MI

                          private engagement

7-3-2011          South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          I've had the pleasuire of playing with the South Harbor

                          worship team several times now, and it's always a treat.

                          They always select great tunes and have wonderful,

                          uplifting services.

7-16-2011        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Hot tunes for a hot summer night!  Get the party started

                          with West Michigan's premier horn band, featuring the 

                          tunes of Tower of Power, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire,

                          Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Prince, 

                          and much more.

7-17-2011        Homecoming Gospel Service

Sunday               Fair Haven Ministries

evening               2900 Baldwin Street, Hudsonville, MI

                          7pm

                          Fair Haven is known for its outstanding music program,

                          and once a month, they put on a traditional gospel

                          concert and hymn sing-along that has proven to be

                          especially popular.  The style isn't as contemporary as

                          what I usually opt for, but if you're into an old-time

                          nostalgic gospel experience (with a few newer tunes

                          thrown in for good measure) come check it out! 

7-23-2010        Hip Pocket

Saturday             Amway Grand Plaza

                          private party

7-30-2010        Hip Pocket

Saturday              Leelanau Vineyard & Farm

                          Traverse city, MI

                          private party

6-5-2011          South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          I've had the pleasuire of playing with the South Harbor

                          worship team several times now, and it's always a treat.

                          They always select great tunes and have wonderful,

                          uplifting services.

6-11-2011        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Check out West Michigan's premier horn band, playing

                          tunes by Tower of Power, Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago,

                          Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, and more.

6-18-2011        Hip Pocket

Saturday             Willow Harbor Vineyard

                          Three Oaks, MI

                          private engagement

6-26-2010        Hip Pocket

Sunday               Grand Traverse Resort

                          private engagement

5-8-2011          South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          I've had the pleasuire of playing with the South Harbor

                          worship team several times now, and it's always a treat.

                          They always select great tunes and have wonderful,

                          uplifting services.

5-22-2011        South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          It's becoming a fairly regular occurance to find myself

                          behind the drumset during morning worship at South

                          Harbor Church, and nothing could make me happier. 

                          The worship team selects great contemporary praise

                          tunes and the message is always uplifting and incisive.

                          South Harbor Church is located conveniently near the

                          intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Road (follow the

                          church link above for directions and more info).

4-10-2011        South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          I've had the pleasuire of playing with the South Harbor

                          worship team several times now, and it's always a treat.

                          They always select great tunes and have wonderful,

                          uplifting services.

4-23-2011        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Time for some funky, hard rockin' rhythm & blues 

                          this Saturday night!  Don't miss this opportunity to

                          hear West Michigan's premier horn band playing

                          tunes by Tower of Power, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire,

                          Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Prince, 

                          plus much more.

4-24-2011        South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          Come celebrate Easter in contemporary style at

                          South Harbor Church, located conveniently near the

                          intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Road (follow the

                          church link above for directions and more info).

3-12-2011        Hip Pocket

Saturday             Gilda's Club Kids Time

                          GRCC Ford Fieldhouse

                          143 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

                          9am start

                          Hip Pocket is honored to once again be playing for

                          this very good cause.

3-13-2011        South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          I've had the pleasuire of playing with the South Harbor

                          worship team several times now, and it's always a treat.

                          They select great contemporary praise tunes and have

                          very uplifting services.  Located near the intersection

                          of M-6 and Byron Center Road (for directions, follow

                          the church link above).

3-19-2011        Hip Pocket

Saturday            Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Time for some funky, hard rockin' rhythm & blues 

                          this Saturday night!  Don't miss this opportunity to

                          hear West Michigan's premier horn band playing

                          tunes by Tower of Power, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire,

                          Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Prince, 

                          plus much more.

3-27-2011        South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          It's becoming a fairly regular occurance to find myself

                          behind the drumset during morning worship at South

                          Harbor Church, and nothing could make me happier. 

                          The worship team selects great contemporary praise

                          tunes and the message is always uplifting and incisive.

                          South Harbor Church is located conveniently near the

                          intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Road (follow the

                          church link above for directions and more info).

2-4-2011          Hip Pocket

Friday                 Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          A rare Friday night engagament at Billy's (we usually

                          play on Saturdays). Don't miss this opportunity to

                          hear West Michigan's premier horn band playing

                          tunes by Tower of Power, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire,

                          Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Prince, 

                          plus much more.

2-12-2011        Drew Nelson 

Saturday             Livery Brewery

afternoon            190 Fifth Street, Benton Harbor, MI

                          3pm - 6pm

                          no cover

                          It'll be a treat to accompany Drew Nelson at this birthday

                          bash for the Livery's brewmaster.  Note the afternoon

                          timeframe, so come early for lunch and stay for the music. 

                          If you're not familiar with Drew, check out the info and

                          sample tunes on Drew's own website or you may want to 

                          listen to one very special live recording from a gig I played 

                          with Drew several years ago.

2-13-2011        South Harbor Church 

Sunday               1951  64th Street SW, Byron Center, MI

morning              Sunday morning worship service

                          10am

                          I've had the pleasuire of playing with the South Harbor

                          worship team several times now, and it's always a treat.

                          They always select great tunes and have wonderful,

                          uplifting services.

2-13-2011        Homecoming Gospel Service

Sunday               Fair Haven Ministries

evening               2900 Baldwin Street, Hudsonville, MI

                          7pm

                          Fair Haven is known for its outstanding music program,

                          and once a month, they put on a traditional gospel

                          concert and hymn sing-along that has proven to be

                          especially popular.  The style isn't as contemporary as

                          what I usually opt for, but if you're into an old-time

                          nostalgic gospel experience (with a few newer tunes

                          thrown in for good measure) why not come check it out! 

2-27-2011        Bella Vista Church

Sunday                5100 Belding Road NE, Rockford, MI

morning               two Sunday morning worship services: 

                          9am and 10:45am

                          One of the worship leaders at Bella Vista is a dear friend

                          of mine (he's also the former leader of Merry Bomb and

                          Fiction Switch). This Sunday, I'll have the pleasure of

                          playing with his worship team.  I hope you'll come join

                          us at either of the two services: 9am or 10:45am.

1-8-2011          Hip Pocket

Saturday             Juice Ball 2011

                          J. W. Marriott

                          235 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids

                          7:00pm - 1:00am, $14 admission

                          This is a one-of-a-kind fundraiser with a goal of

                          purchasing a quarter million (!!!)  juice boxes for

                          Kids Food Basket.  Hip Pocket will be playing

                          between 9:30 - 11:30 but there will be plenty of 

                          other things to keep you entertained throughout 

                          the rest of the night.  Follow link above for

                          more details.

1-15-2010        Hip Pocket

Saturday             Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Hip Pocket is back at Billy's for the first time in the

                          new year!!!  Don't miss this opportunity to hear West

                          Michigan's premier horn band playing tunes by

                          Tower of Power, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire,

                          Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Prince, 

                          and much more.

1-21-2011        River City Jazz Ensemble

Friday                 Second Congregational Church

                          525 Cheshire Dr NE, Grand Rapids

                          7:30pm

                          no admission (donation suggested)

                          I have the priviledge of filling in for this jazz big band's

                          regular drummer at a fundraiser -- should be a special

                          treat!  Come enjoy the sounds of the 40's big band era,

                          with tunes made famous by Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton,

                          Benny Goodman, and many others.  No admission but

                          a hat will be passed.

12-3-2010        Hip Pocket

Friday                 private party

12-10-2010      Hip Pocket

Friday                 Holland Hospital Christmas Party

                          private party

12-17-2010      Hip Pocket

Friday                 Hastings Manufacturing Christmas Party

                          private party

12-18-2010      Jazz Vespers Service 

Saturday             First United Methodist Church

                          227 Fulton Street, Grand Rapids
                          6:00pm

                          no charge but donations accepted

                          I'll have the pleasure of performing some Christmas-

                          themed material with a jazz quartet led by the talented

                          Roger MacNaughton.  This will be a first for me, so I'm

                          really looking forward to it -- and if you've never been to

                          a jazz vespers service either, why not make it a first for

                          you too?  Then once your soul has been sufficiently

                          uplifted, follow me out to Billy's for a different brand

                          of "soul" music as Hip Pocket lights up the stage later

                          the same evening (details below). 

12-18-2010      Hip Pocket

Saturday             Billy's Lounge 

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          You've bought lots of presents for other people, so how

                          about giving one to yourself?  Take a break and come

                          hear West Michigan's premier horn band playing tunes by 

                          Tower of Power, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago,

                          Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, and much more.

11-6-2010        Hip Pocket

Saturday             Thousand Oaks Country Club

                          private party

11-13-2010     Karisa Wilson

Saturday             Michigan Film Festival

                          ActiveSite

                          40 Monroe Center NW, Grand Rapids

                          7:30pm

                          Karisa was selected for this showcase of local songwriting

                          talent, aimed primarily at Music Supervisors from the film

                          industry who will be attending the Michigan Film Festival. 

                          MFF lanyard may be required for admission to this event.

                          Contact info@michiganfilmfest.org for more information.

11-20-2010      Hip Pocket

Saturday              Fire and Ice Gala

                          Kalamazoo Big Brothers & Big Sisters

                          Radisson Plaza Hotel

                          100 West Michigan, Kalamazoo

                          6:00pm dinner, 8:45pm music & dancing

                          Contact the Kalamazoo chapter of Big Brother & Big Sisters

                          for details.

11-27-2010      Hip Pocket

Saturday             Billy's Lounge

                          1437 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids
                          9:30pm - 1:30am

                          cover charge

                          Thanksgiving may be over but the party's just getting

                          started at Billy's!  Don't miss this opportunity to hear

                          West Michigan's premier horn band playing tunes by

                          Tower of Power, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire,

                          Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Prince, 

                          and much more.