Music scene · Escanaba
An Upper Peninsula port on Lake Michigan where community bands, school ensembles, and church choirs anchor the calendar, and downtown bars book folk and classic rock acts year-round.
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An Upper Peninsula port on Lake Michigan where community bands, school ensembles, and church choirs anchor the calendar, and downtown bars book folk and classic rock acts year-round.
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Escanaba is an Upper Peninsula city on Lake Michigan where music has roots in community bands, school ensembles, church choirs, and local bars. The waterfront setting brings seasonal outdoor entertainment and festivals. Green Bay and Marquette musicians drive in for gigs.
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