Throwback Thursday: 7/5/2013: Kris Allen and Band Play the CoastWest Festival, Muskegon, MI

Every Thursday we take a look back at Kris' career via video.

For this Thursday, obviously it's the day before the Fourth of July. And a day before my vacation starts! So we will enjoy a look back at a video of Kris wearing a patriotic tee-shirt while playing a festival on Michigan's coast. Since we just learned his new album, Horizons, is due out next month, in honor of it, we will go with one of its tracks - Young Love (aka the song we all know, love and will continue to refer to as,  because updating gazillions of tags and titles is annoying, Paul Simon).

Enjoy! Have a safe and wonderful Fourth of July!

p.s. No Throwback Thursday post next week since I shall still be on vacation.

List: July 5, 2013: Coast West Music Festival, Muskegon, MI,

Coast West Music Fest

MLive Stage

July 5, 2013

7:30 PM EDT

The Ragbirds opening

Kris returns to live performing following his most recent and extensive wrist surgery. Last night, he and Big Daddy had a blast seeing the Goo Goo Dolls and Matchbox20 in Chicago. Tonight, they'll head to Muskegon, MI, a city that borders Lake Michigan and is driving distance from Chicago. 

Show Info:

This is a big four-day festival with three stages. For those wondering, Buddy Guy is an American blues legend and the headliner for July 5. Kris' opening act, the Ragbirds, are a folk-pop band from Ann Arbor, MI.

List Preview:

It's not a big list, but we do know a few people on it! I'll be looking to see what kind of show it is. So far we have only seen Kris and Big Daddy on the move. Jake confirmed that he is not going. Will we see the return of Cale? Will Torres be there? Will the Ragbirds play back-up band? Or maybe Matt Giraud from nearby Grand Rapids? We shall see!

Recap:
It ended up being full band and plugged in, with the return of Cale Mills and Andrew St. Marie, plus Torres and Kris. Lots of great tweets, pics and videos! Check out the Set List/Video & Photo links post.