Lakeshore Big Band

The Lakeshore Big Band (formerly the Lakeshore Jazz Ensemble) has been entertaining audiences throughout West Michigan for over 20 years, developing into one of the area's finest concert and dance ensembles.

Based in Spring Lake, MI, the LBB is a full-size traditional big band consisting of 5 saxophones, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets, piano, drums, bass and guitar. The music we perform comes from a large library of tunes from the early days of jazz to present day, including great hits from the big band era by Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more.

 The LBB specializes in ballroom dance repertoire including swing, foxtrot, Latin, polkas, and waltzes.

Where We Play

In addition to frequent weddings and dances, the group has made regular appearances at summer concert series in West Michigan communities including Lowell, Montague, Fremont, Edmore, Hudsonville, Ravenna, and Muskegon. Highlights include a performance at Muskegon Summer Celebration; fundraisers for the West Michigan Symphony, the Frauenthal Center for the Arts, and Muskegon Rotary's Grape Escape; the Grand Haven Waterfront dance series; and featured guest appearances with the West Michigan Concert Winds and the Channel View Winds.

Listen to the Band

 We invite you to sample some of our music.

Upcoming Events

Friday Nights at the Legion

The LBB will be at the Grand Haven American Legion, located on Harbor Drive, from 8-11 p.m. on the following dates:

May 4, 2012

October 5, 2012
November 2, 2012
December 7, 2012

Town Club Dance

Trillium Center, Spring Lake, April 27, 2012

Private Reception 

Spring Lake, May 31, 2012   

Private Party

Spring Lake, June 10, 2012

Upcoming Summer Dates 

Wednesday Nights on the Grand

The LBB is once again performing at the Grand Haven Waterfont Stadium as part of the Dancing on the Grand summer series sponsored by the Grand Haven Area Arts Council.
The music begins at 7:00 p.m. Come out and join us on the following dates:

June 27, 2012

July 18, 2012
July 25, 2012
August 22, 2012

Mill Point Park Summer Concert Series

Spinrg Lake, Thursday, July 12, 2012