The Grand Rapids Public Museum begins 2018 Concerts Under the Stars on Jan. 18 hosting local band hi-ker for a fully immersive audio and visual experience in the Chaffee Planetarium.
hi-ker will feature experimental synth and post new wave bizarro pop. Visitors can sit back and experience the wonder of the cosmos and the wonder of music. Live concerts will be held through April with five concerts total featuring pop, jazz, folk and rock sounds.
hi-ker is composed of Spencer Gordon, Chris Ryan and Kohl Sprader, and their newest album titled “Lippe” was self-released on Dec. 1. In the new album, the band explores a more sample and synth-based sound compared to their previous works. With influences ranging from Talking Heads and Animal Collective to Aphex Twin, hi-ker is trying out new sounds that will be sure to keep your attention.
The January concert will also feature visuals by Nate Eizenga. Nate is a Grand Rapids native who moonlights as video artist, focusing on accompaniment for live musical performances. By using controllers intended for digital music production to create, mix and manipulate video in real time he crafts a visual experience that toes the line between artistic spontaneity and musical synchronicity. Since his first public show in 2015 Nate has performed for numerous events, including Concerts Under the Stars 2017.
Concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments, beer and other beverages will be available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 for GRPM members, $12 for non-members if purchased in advance, and $15 for non-members on the day of the concert. Tickets are currently on sale at grpm.org, by calling 616.929.1700 or at the Museum’s front desk.
The 2018 Concerts Under the Stars Series will continue on Feb. 8 with jazz from Edye Evans Hyde, March 1, with one-woman-band Jes Kramer, March 22, with alternative folk by Dan Rickabus, and will close on April 12 with the alternative rock sounds of Major Murphy.
