Howard City Music Scene with Kevin Shell

Howard City Music Scene with Kevin Shell

The Music Scene Around Montcalm County with Kevin Shell

Howard City Music: In this episode of the Discover Montcalm Podcast, host Duane Weed sits down with local musician Kevin Shell, a familiar name in Montcalm County’s growing music scene.

Howard City Music

Kevin shares his musical journey with his love of drums, taking lessions and in his early years to now, performing across West Michigan. He’s a regular at local events, including Howard City’s Music in the Park and the Howard City Music Festival, and he hosts a weekly open mic night at Jean’s Pizza Café — a favorite local hangout where musicians come together to share songs, stories, and community spirit.

Through music, Kevin helps bring people together — supporting local talent and keeping live music alive across Montcalm County. His story is one of passion, connection, and the joy of creating something that brings people closer.

Howard City Music Scene Highlights the community

Community-concert series — “Music in the Park”
The village hosts a regular “Howard City Music in the Park” series at Ensley Park, encouraging locals to bring lawn chairs and enjoy music, food, friends and summer evenings.

Annual festival with live bands + vendors
The Howard City Music Festival is a multi-band event with craft/vendor components, held downtown (Edgerton St) and drawing a crowd from across the county. This is a link to the 2025 lineup. Facebook+1

Local live-music venues and open mics
Jean’s Pizza Cafe hosts an open mic every Thursday.  In the summer they close down part of Edgerton Street for an awesome outdoor experience.  A social district is available from a couple local resturants.

Emerging artists & generational talent
Howard City isn’t just about the big festivals — younger musicians are gaining ground. For example, Tyler Gitchel, a teenager from Howard City, has been releasing new music and drawing on his family’s musical roots.

A hub for connection and growth
Put all this together and you can see Howard City functions as a music hub in Montcalm County:

• Weekly or monthly events keep the live-music pulse going

• Annual festivals give local musicians a bigger stage

• Young artists and venues give the scene sustainability

• Local support, community participation and small-town charm make it special

Stay tuned, and remember to buy and shop locally!

The Discover Montcalm Podcast thanks West Michigan Technology & Design Solutions, WGLM106.3 FM, DW Video, and Business Growth Engine for their support.

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Duane Weed at 231-250-9624 or duane@dwvideo.com. Together, let’s showcase the heart of Montcalm County, one story at a time.

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