Yonder Mountain String Band at The Deck

Yonder Mountain String Band is BACK on Lake Michigan's shoreline Tuesday May 20th & Wednesday May 21st at The Deck, West Michigan's largest growing restaurant & venue. Enjoy BBQ & bluegrass while dancing with your toes in the sand!

Single Day Tickets $28 Advance | $33 Door [if available]

Both events are sold separately. Please be sure you are purchasing the correct date. This ticket is for Tuesday May 20th.

Doors 6:30pm | Show 8:00pm

The Deck is a full service restaurant & bar. Full menu available in the restaurant & the concert area during the show. Please check out our website: TheDeckMKG.com!

This is a ticketed event. Rain or shine, no refunds. Tickets are general admission. Food & beverage sold separately. No outside food or beverage allowed on the premise. 21+ older to drink adult beverages with a valid ID. This is an all ages event. Parking is pay to park and not included in the ticketed price. Seating and standing zones are first come first serve. Attendees are welcome to bring a blanket to sit on. Attendees may bring in a chair as long as it is a low profile chair; the venue has the right to refuse any chair at any time due to the amount of chairs on site, location or the height of a chair. In front of the stage is standing room only, DO NOT place any chairs in this area. No umbrellas during the show. All bags, blankets, chairs and purses are subject to inspection.

Please note: This is an outdoor event. It is important to note that, in the past, music concerts have not been cancelled in advance due to forecasted weather conditions, so you should always plan to arrive on time. Please note that although it may be storming elsewhere in the city, the lakeshore may be experiencing different weather conditions. But if the forecast is simply for a steady rain shower without dangerous conditions like close-in lightning or extreme winds, the concert will most likely proceed as scheduled. Their will be no refunds due to weather cancelations.

Yonder Mountain String Band, a driving force in roots music for nearly three decades and a key player in the progressive jamgrass movement, kicks off a new chapter with Nowhere Next. Featuring original songs inspired by lived experiences, people, and places that have shaped them, the album is a mix of bluegrass, rock, and country with soulful, funky grooves. Their 11th studio album follows the Grammy-nominated Get Yourself Outside (2022), adding depth and momentum to Yonder’s rich musical legacy.

Nowhere Next showcases the musical talents and collaborative writing efforts of founding members Adam Aijala (guitar, vocals), Dave Johnston (banjo, vocals), and Ben Kaufmann (bass, vocals), alongside multi-instrumentalist Nick Piccininni (mandolin, banjo, fiddle, vocals), a five-year veteran whose contributions as a singer and instrumentalist shine throughout the record. Together, they co-wrote nine of the eleven tracks, artfully blending their unique perspectives and vocal ranges to give each song its own distinct character. Coleman Smith (fiddle) makes his studio debut, adding a vibrant layer that complements the band’s overall dynamic. Grammy-winning Dobro legend Jerry Douglas brings his signature style to three standout tracks: “Here I Go,” “Wasting Time,” and “Didn’t Go Wrong.”

Balancing nostalgia and innovation, Nowhere Next captures the essence of Yonder’s journey, transitioning from reflective storytelling to adventurous, genre-defying excursions. Tracks like “Leave the Midwest,” “Cruisin’,” and “The Truth Fits” highlights their gift for narrative, while “Nowhere Next,” “Here I Go,” and “Wasting Time” reveal their capacity for the unexpected. “Come See Me,” “Second Hand Smoke,” and “Outlaw” nod to tradition with a touch of country that complements the band’s signature style. The album also pays homage to Yonder’s storied past, breathing new life into two classics from the Yonder catalog, “River" and “Didn’t Go Wrong”, reaching back over two decades.

Produced by Yonder Mountain String Band, Nowhere Next brings together the unique voices and visions of each member, where their contributions resonate with a shared openness. This collective synergy forges a powerful bond within the band, making each track feel both grounded and alive with their connection. Edgy, heartfelt, and full of surprises, Nowhere Next stands out as one of Yonder’s most compelling albums yet, inviting listeners to experience the band at their most vibrant and unrestrained.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Deck, 1601 Beach Street, Muskegon, United States