Join us on June 7th, during and after Chalk of the Town in Old Town, as MICA and Pure Options partner together to produce the 2025 Michigan FunkFest!

This one-day festival will be held in the parking lot behind UrbanBeat with multiple funky, groovy bands such as Grady Hall and the Disciples of Funk, Duke Charelle and MORE.

Tickets

$15 General Admission

Time

3pm-10pm

Genres range from Funk, to Jazz, World Music and a touch of bluegrass. With multiple composers in the group, the personalities of each masterfully professional musician influences the band's unique sound. The unconventional instrument blending matches the genre fusion that encompasses the exciting, never-heard-before fusion of BIG FUN.

Tickets

$15 Advance

$20 Doors

Reserved seating is available.

Time

Doors open at 5pm, show at 7pm. Dinner and cocktails are available for purchase.

Join us Thursday, June 5th for a night of great music, good food, and summertime vibes. The Local Group with guests take the stage from 7–9PM, and there's no cover to enjoy the show!

Come early for our Patio Party starting at 5PM.

Time

Doors open at 5pm, show at 7pm.

Every Wednesday at 6pm, Lansing Live Open Stage invites you to showcase your musical talent! Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all. Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Sign ups are first come, first serve.

Recently honored with induction into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences through his decades-long status as a prolific bassist and preeminent jazz educator, Rodney Whitaker also continues his role as a consummate interpreter of original music, notably through this fruitful association with composer Gregg Hill. Mosaic is the fourth collaboration between the two.

Tickets

$15 Advance
$20 Doors

Time

Doors open at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm. Food and drink menus are available, reserved seating is offered.

Get ready for a high-energy night of progressive blues blending the soul of blues, the complexity of jazz, and the fire of rock. With multiple Jammie Award nominations and performances from Chicago to Alpena, this trio delivers originals, blues standards, and crowd-pleasing covers with unmatched style and variety.

Tickets

$15 Advance

$20 Doors

Reserved seating is available

Time

Doors at 5pm, show at 7pm. Dinner and cocktails are available for purchase.

Sassiety brings together four standout musicians with wildly different backgrounds—classical, jazz, showband, and rock—for one electrifying, harmony-filled performance. Featuring Renee Rose, Ann Bell, David Winkelstern, and Nick Pigeon, this dynamic quartet delivers a genre-blending show packed with personality, musicianship, and plenty of sass.

Tickets

$5 Advance

$10 Doors

Reserved seating is available.

Time

Doors at 5pm, show at 7pm. Dinner and drinks are available for purchase.

Every Wednesday at 6pm, Lansing Live Open Stage invites you to showcase your musical talent! Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all. Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Sign ups are first come, first serve.

Sunny Bleau and The Moons deliver soulful blues and powerhouse vocals led by Sunny Bleau and guitarist/producer Nic Cocco. Based in Michigan, the band tours nationally and has released four acclaimed albums, including their latest, Passion and Regrets (2025), produced by Mick Kolassa.

Tickets

$10 Advance

$15 Doors

Reserved seating is available.

Time

Doors at 5pm, show at 7pm. Enjoy dinner and drink menus available.

Step into a night of 90s nostalgia with live music, poetry, guest performers, local art, themed cocktails, and a costume contest with prizes from Old Town businesses.
Shop retro merch, enjoy the art, and dress to impress—costumes encouraged, neon vibes guaranteed.

Tickets

$5 General Admission

Time

Doors open at 5pm, show at 6:30pm. Dinner and drinks available for purchase. Reserved seating is available.

Join us Thursday, May 22nd at 7PM for an unforgettable evening of live music featuring Tad and The Fat Katz—Mid-Michigan’s top-tier blues and classic rock cover band! Renowned for their dynamic stage presence and soulful takes on timeless hits, they’ll have you dancing and singing along all night.

Tickets

$5 Advance

$10 Doors

Reserved seating is available.

Time

Doors open at 5pm, show at 7pm. Dinner and drinks available for purchase.

Every Wednesday at 6pm, Lansing Live Open Stage invites you to showcase your musical talent! Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all. Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Sign ups are first come, first serve.

Feel the soulful energy of POWERLIGHT BAND as they bring the best of Motown, Funk, and R&B to the stage! Since 1980, they’ve captivated audiences with their original music and electrifying performances, even opening for legends like Hall & Oates and Rare Earth. Don’t miss it!

Tickets

$5Advance

$10 Doors

Time

Doors at 5pm, show at 6:30pm.

Enjoy dinner and drinks from our menu (not included in ticket price). Reserved seating available.

UrbanBeat presents the Walter Blanding Series, celebrating the acclaimed saxophonist, educator, and composer’s three-decade global journey of musical passion and cultural exchange. From New York City to his role as a Jazz Ambassador in Israel and China, Blanding’s career reflects the transformative power of music. Join us for captivating performances and interactive discussions that honor his artistry and legacy. Currently on tour with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Blanding continues to inspire, blending his distinctive style with tributes to jazz legends.

Nat Lewis: bari sax
Jackson Hacias: tenor sax
Lucas Sticklye Minor: trumpet
Max Gage: piano
Alexa Hoberty: bass
Caleb Robinson: drums
Walter Blanding: saxophones

Tickets

$25 Advance

$30 Doors

$10 Student (with proof of Student ID at the door)

Reserved Seating is available.

Time

Doors at 5pm, show at 7:30pm. Dinner and drink menus are available.

Two shows, one ticket! WHEE3TRIO opens for Walter Blanding Bebop and Beyond concert.

The WHEE3TRIO is led by drummer Andy Wheelock, joined by some of the Front Range’s most accomplished, exciting, and in-demand musicians—Venezuelan bassist Gonzalo Teppa and Colorado pianist Walter Gorra. Michigan native and current Wyoming resident Wheelock brings a unique voice to the trio, creating a dynamic blend of Jazz infused with Afro-Latin, West African, and pop influences.

Time

Doors at 5pm, show at 5:30pm-7pm. Dinner and drink menus are available.

Cousins Rick Alicia (aka “The Bear”) and Chris Guerra grew up on Tejano, blues, country, and Motown in a musically gifted family. After years playing California venues—Rick in gritty clubs, Chris in commercial settings—they reunited back home to form The Bear Band. Joined by veterans Mike Skory (keys), John Large (congas/vocals), and guitarist Steve Frarey, they deliver a powerful night of Santana and Allman Brothers’ favorites.

Tickets

$10 Advance
$15 Doors

Reserved seating is available.

Time

Doors at 5pm, show at 7pm. Grab dinner and a cocktail—menus on hand!

Every Wednesday at 6pm, Lansing Live Open Stage invites you to showcase your musical talent! Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all. Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Sign ups are first come, first serve.

This female-fronted party band burst on to the music scene in 2016 with an explosive force of musical talent and an energy so infectious it should come with a warning label. Since then, Atomic Annie has been igniting audiences all over mid-Michigan, with a set list spanning decades of hit music. From MTv classics to alternative rock anthems, to today’s chart toppers, Atomic Annie delivers an unforgettable experience, with non-stop entertainment and fun in every performance.

Tickets

$10 Advance

$15 Doors

Reserved Seating is available.

Time

Doors open at 5pm, show at 7pm. Dinner menu and full bar available for an additional cost. 

In honor of World Bellydance Day, join Gemhara and Karma Bellydance for Shimmy & Shine—a dazzling evening celebrating the art, beauty, and power of bellydance.

Enjoy captivating performances by some of the area's most talented dancers, bringing together tradition, rhythm, and modern flair.

Opening for Atomic Annie, who take the stage at 7pm!

This celebration is open to all—come support local artists, dance enthusiasts, and performers as they light up the stage at UrbanBeat.

Time

Doors at 5pm, show at 6pm. Dinner and drink menus are available.

Generator is a high-energy seven-piece band blending blues, funk, rock, and soul with their own unique flair. With powerful vocals, standout solos, and a rhythm section that grooves, they reinvent favorites from artists like Amy Winehouse, Santana, Norah Jones, and more—plus originals. Featuring talent from across mid-Michigan, Generator always brings a set that’s got something for everyone.

Band Members:
Daniel O’Malley - Lead Guitar
“Coach” Parker - Bass
Roger Little - Keyboard, Vocals
Bruce Howard - Harmonica, Vocals
Ralph Smith Jr - Drums
Regina Bynum - Lead Vocals
Judy Franklin - Lead Vocals, Percussion, Rhythm Guitar

Tickets

$5 Advance

$10 Doors

Reserved seating available.

Time

Doors at 5pm, show at 7pm. Dinner menu and full bar available for an additional cost. 

Long-time friends and musical partners join forces to perform an eclectic mix of classic songs from the 60s and 70s, while also drawing from the pop hits of the decades that followed. With a focus on timeless classics, they deliver memorable performances no matter the era.

Tickets

$10 General Admission

Time

Doors at 5pm

Show at 7pm

Dinner menu and full bar available for an additional cost. 

Word on the Street is Tiffin University's premier touring commercial music ensemble, performing a mix of funk, rock, pop, jazz, and indie music. The band consists of students enrolled in TU's cutting-edge Commercial Music degree program, where all students hone their skills as producers, writers, performers, and entrepreneurs. The band is largely self-directed, developing their own repertoire and writing their own arrangements each season.

No cover!

Time

Doors open at 8:00pm, show at 8:30pm. Dinner and drinks are available for purchase.

Moved to MICA, 1210 Turner Rd., (across the street from UrbanBeat) on May 7th due to a private event.

Every Wednesday at 6pm, Lansing Live Open Stage invites you to showcase your musical talent! Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all. Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Sign ups are first come, first serve.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of Latin jazz with award-winning Tumbao Bravo! Formed in 2003, this dynamic band has performed at major jazz festivals across Michigan and beyond, earning Detroit Music Awards for Best Jazz Recording and Best World Music Band.

Tickets

$15 Presale

$20 Doors

Time

Show at 8:30pm

Full bar and dinner menu available (not included in ticket price) Reserved seating available, please arrive 30 minutes before scheduled performance.

Get ready for an afternoon of big hats and Southern charm at UrbanBeat's Kentucky Derby Party, hosted by Brenda Kosmer and Terri Valentino. Enjoy an exciting evening of contests, prizes, themed food and drinks, and all the Derby action live.

What to Expect:
Contests and prizes, including best Derby hat

Themed food and drink specials, including bourbon flights and mint juleps

Live race coverage on five TVs and a big screen

Games, live music, and an atmosphere full of Derby excitement

Dinner Menu:
Kentucky Burgoo, Spoonbread, Kentucky Benedictine Dip, Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich, and more.

Don't miss out on this chance to celebrate the Kentucky Derby in style. More details to come!

Tickets

$35 General Admission includes dinner and one drink

Time

Doors at 3pm, event at 4pm. Dinner menu coming soon.

Ten Pound Fiddle Presents Paxton/Spangler Band

The Fiddle will wrap up its 50th year with a party at Old Town Lansing's UrbanBeat with classic blues, swing and world jazz...from Detroit. The Paxton/Spangler Band will make its way through the Great American Songbook, highlighting songs and tunes from Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Burt Bacharach, Carole King and many more... UrbanBeat offers food and beverage service.

Tickets

$25 Public

$20 Fiddle Members

$5 Students. Available online or at the box office at 6:30 PM

Time

Doors open at 5pm

Showtime is 7:30pm