Lare Williams - WKTV Journal

Cutler Park was filled with bluegrass fans as Macey Jane Williams, 7, took the stage and was part of the kick-off show at the Sounds of Summer Cutlerville.

Proud daddy, bluegrass singer and songwriter Lare Williams and his band members from New Direction smiled as Macey sang one of Williams’ original songs.

Lare Williams with his daughter Macey Jane.

Sounds of Summer Cutlerville hosts free community concerts every Thursday evening in July starting at 7 p.m. This week the series “rocks out” with the Lakeshore-based band Bettie Paige which is fronted by the ever amazing and entertaining John Merchant. According to organizers it should be a great night of music and a variety for all tastes.

Concerts are taped through WKTV and aired throughout the summer. Television showtimes are 8 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 p.m. Fridays; and 9 p.m. Saturdays.

With the announcement of the cancellation of the Cutlerville Days, organizers of the Sounds of Summer concert series want residents to know that the program will return in July to Cutler Park.

Williams Productions along with the support of Byron Township make these free concerts available for the community with the concerts growing a larger audience each year.

“I believe that doing it right is the key, the best in entertainment with a variety of music genres, and high quality sound,” said Patty Williams, the award winning concert/video/music producer.

This year’s Sounds of Summer concert series will run Thursday evenings starting July at at Cutler Park, 6701 Cutler Park Drive. All shows are at 7 p.m. Introducing the concerts to the community this year will be newly elected Byron Township Supervisor Tom Hooker.

The 2017 lineup kicks off with bluegrass/country music with the local favorite Lare Williams & New Direction performing on July 6. On July 13 is Bettie Paige performing rock music. Popular request has brought back Blue Soul Express on July 20 and the Max Colley Jazz on July 27.

New this year, ealong with the music, is entertainment for the kids. Up under the shade tree stage left will be shows by P.J. Weber and Randy Vander Wal. These entertainers will provide balloons and magic for the children.

Ice cream, sweet treats and pizza will be available again this year thanks to Johnny’s Pizza and other local vendors from Cutlerville .

WKTV will be taping each show which are aired on the station for all to enjoy.

For more information, visit Williams Productions’ Facebook page, Facebook.com/PWilliamProductions or call 616-818-9874.