2007

Sunday January 7th - St. Peter's Church - Eaton Rapids, MI 12:00 Noon - I'm so glad to be able to kick off the new year by returning to perform at St. Peter's.
Thursday January 18th - The Roadhouse - 4112 Lansing Ave. in Jackson 8:00 - 11:00
Sunday January 21st - Retreat for St. Mary's 8th grade confirmation class at St. Joseph's home. Another wonderful experience of sharing some thoughts and songs with a great bunch of kids and their sponsors.
Wednesday February 14th - Bella Notte Ristorante - 137 W. Michigan Ave. Downtown Jackson 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - A special mid-week Valentine's Day show at Bella Notte. Reservations would be a good idea for this special show on a special night you can do that by calling 517-782-5727.
Thursday February 15th - The Roadhouse - 4112 Lansing Ave. in Jackson 8:00 - 11:00
Thursday March 1st - "The Bart Hawley Show" JTV channel 17 - a last minute addition to the schedule and a chance to talk with Bart about the Golumki Cook off at Roadhouse and Saturdays Coffeehouse benefit for the End Hunger in Jackson Initiative.
Thursday March 1st - The Roadhouse - 4112 Lansing Ave. in Jackson 5:30 - 8:30 - The 13th annual Golumki cook off and my third to be associated with. This year's proceed will go to the Lyle Torrent Center.
Saturday March 3rd - St. Johns Parish Social Center - 711 Cooper St. in Jackson 7:00 - I'll be performing along with Witness IV from Immanuel Lutheran Church and other area singer songwriters in a benefit The Enc Hunger in Jackson Initiative a coalition of local food pantries. Coffee, hot chocolate and snacks will be provided. There is a suggested donation of $5.00 that will go toward addressing the hunger needs of Jackson County. This will be a very special concert and I'm grateful to the Jackson Catholic Singles for asking me to be a part of it.
Saturday March 24th - CP Federal Credit Union's Annual Meeting - Commonwealth Commerce Center in Jackson 8:00
Sunday April 1st - National Strawberry Festival Talent showcase - Canton, MI
Friday April 13th - Cascarelli's - 116 S. Superior St. in downtown Albion 6:00 - 9:00 - A special Friday the 13th show for my first appearance of the year at Cascarelli's. I'll have to be sure to pack extra strings and picks just in case...
Thursday April 19th - The Roadhouse - 4112 Lansing Ave. in Jackson 8:00 - 11:00
Friday April 27th - Cascarelli's - 116 S. Superior St. in downtown Albion 6:00 - 9:00.
Sunday May 6th - Queens Parish "Picnic In The Park" Cascades Park Jackson, MI 1:00 p.m. A fun afternoon for the whole family.
Thursday May 17th - The Roadhouse - 4112 Lansing Ave. in Jackson 8:00 - 11:00
Friday May 18th - Cascarelli's - 116 S. Superior St. in downtown Albion 6:00 - 9:00.
Sunday May 20th - St. Peters Church - Eaton Rapids MI 11:30 -
Friday May 25th - G.L.A.S.S. Rally Masters Weekend. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Berrian Springs Fairgrounds - Berrian Springs, MI
Sunday May 27th - A private party to welcome home U.S.M.C.'s Paul McGowan from his latest tour in Iraq. Paul was a classmate of mine and his memorial weekend homecoming party with lots of friends and family provided the perfect opportunity to in a very small way say thank you to him and his family for the sacrifice that they have made for our country.
Wednesday June 13th - Cascade Waterfalls Jackson, MI 7:00 - I am so pleased to be back to open up the seasons family night concerts at the beautiful Cascade waterfalls. This will definitely be a special evening so bring the whole family.
Thursday June 14th - Cascade Waterfalls Jackson , MI 7:00 - A return appearance to the beautiful Cascades for a special Flag day program.
Friday June 15th - The National Strawberry Festival - Belleville, MI 5:00 on the main stage - Our trip to Belleville is always a highlight for me. So much to see and do and so many friendly people!
Saturday June 16th - The Cooley Canal Yacht Club Regatta - 12235 Bono Rd. Curtice, OH - 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. I'm really excited about this trip to perform in the Buckeye State. I'll be sure to work a lot of songs with a nautical theme into the show for the occasion.
Thursday June 21 - Private Party - Stagecoach Stop U.S.A. - Irish Hills, MI
Saturday June 23rd - Private wedding, Jackson, MI
Saturday July 7th - Private Party Ella Sharp Park - Jackson, MI
Friday July 13th - The River Raisin Festival - Blissfield, MI - Dockside Stage 6:30 - It's always fun to make the drive South to Blissfield. This years theme is the Wild West! Yee Haa!
Saturday July 14th - The Trenton Mid-Summer Festival - Trenton, MI 3:00 - 5:00
Wednesday July 24th - 12:00 noon Bucky Harris Park - Downtown Jackson - The D.D.A.'s annual "Picnic In The Park" concert series brings me back downtown to Bucky Harris Park and one of the most beautiful venues anywhere.
Wednesday August 1st- Cascade Waterfalls Jackson, MI 7:00 - A very special birthday celebration as Jackson turns 150 years old! This will be an awesome night full of great entertainment wrapping up with a laser light show. I'm thrilled to be a part of it. The Cascades was standing room only for this very special show. a couple hundred kids helped me welcome Sponge Bob with his theme song and a nice picture for the front page of the Jackson Citizen Patriot. All in all a great time.
Friday August 10th - The Arts In The Park Concert Series - Brooklyn, MI Swain Memorial Park 7:30 - It's always fun to make a trip to the Irish Hills and I am looking forward to being a part of the first season of this new concert series. A perfect night and a great turn out on the banks of the River Raisin made for a very nice Friday night concert in the Irish Hills.
Saturday August 11th - Private party - Clarklake, MI
Sunday August 26th - Jackson Civil War Muster Cascades Park Jackson, MI - 3:00 - 4:00 I'm glad to be a part of the largest civil war re-enactment in the Midwest again this year.
Monday September 3rd - MDA Telethon Jackson Fire Station on Jackson St. Noon - 1:00 p.m. A new location for this year's telethon with lots for the family to see and do all for the great cause of helping out Jerry's kids.
Friday September 7th - The Jackson Family Fall Festival - St. John's School - 5:00 - I am so pleased to be kicking off the entertainment again this year at one of Jackson's premier festivals.
Saturday September 15th - Flavor Fruit Farms - 11025 S. Jackson Rd. Cement City - 1:00 - 3:00 - I hope you can join me as we kick off another year of weekends on the farm. There's no better place to spend a Fall afternoon.
Saturday September 22nd - Cascade Waterfalls Jackson , MI 6:00 - 7:00 - A return appearance to wrap up the season at the beautiful Cascades.
Saturday September 29th - The Clinton Fall Festival - Clinton, MI 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. main stage. The Clinton Fall Festival has so much to see and do. Its always a Fall highlight for the Berkemeiers and I'm so pleased to be returning to play again this year. Gorgeous weather and huge crowds, what better way to spend an afternoon in Clinton? A special thanks to all of you who bought CDs.
Saturday September 29th - Private Party - Albion, MI 4-7
Saturday October 6th - Private Party - Rives Junction, MI
Saturday October 13th - Queen's Men's Club Dinner and Truck Give Away - Queen's School - 6:30
Sunday October 14th - Jackson Junior Welfare Gala - Ella Sharp Park Museum 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. This is the years biggest fundraiser for this fine organization and I am very pleased to be a part of it this year.
Saturday October 20th - Flavor Fruit Farms - 11025 S. Jackson Rd. Cement City - 1:00 - 3:00
Thursday November 1st - Open house at Caster Concepts - Albion, MI
Friday November 9th - Cascarelli's - 116 S. Superior St. in downtown Albion 6:00 - 9:00.
Thursday November 15th - Bella Notte Ristorante - 137 W. Michigan Ave. Downtown Jackson 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Thursday November 29th - The Roadhouse - 4112 Lansing Ave. in Jackson 8:00 - 11:00
Sunday December 2nd - St. Peter's Christmas Dinner- 6:00 p.m. Eaton Rapids MI - This dinner has become one of my favorite Christmas traditions. A chance to share some wonderful Christmas music with some very special people.
Monday December 3rd - The Jackson Interfaith Shelter - 414 S. Blackstone in Jackson 8:00 - I'll be teaming up with Burt and Bea Furman again to ring in Christmas at the shelter for the "Gimme Shelter" concert series. This show has become one of my favorite Christmas traditions.
Friday December 7th - Cascarelli's - 116 S. Superior St. in downtown Albion 6:00 - 9:00.
Monday December 10th - Private Christmas Party - Bella Notte Ristorante Downtown Jackson
Thursday December 13th - The Roadhouse - 4112 Lansing Ave. in Jackson 7:30 - 10:30
Monday December 17th - "The Bart Hawley Show" JTV Channel 17 - My yuletide visits with Bart have become one of my favorite holiday traditions Winter Wonderland, Mary's Little Boy Child, and Silver Bells.
Tuesday December 18th - Private Party Flint, MI
Thursday December 27th - Bella Notte Ristorante - 137 W. Michigan Ave. Downtown Jackson 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.