ANN ARBOR – As the coronavirus pandemic stretches toward the end of the year, live music feels like a thing of the past. Stony Lake Brewing in Saline and Acoustic Routes will be hosting a big screen watch party for The Ark’s live stream of multi-platinum group The Verve Pipe on Saturday at 8 p.m. The Ark is presenting the special live stream along with The Listening Room in Grand Rapids. According to a press release, the watch party is “designed around Michigan’s public health directives" and aims to support performance venues and Michigan artists during the pandemic. To watch the show from home, you can purchase a $20 live stream access here.

ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. - The lineup for Rockin' the Shores in St. Clair Shores includes headlining sets from Michigan bands Sponge and The Verve Pipe. The free festival featuring music, beer and bourbon is slated for Sept. 21 at Greater Mack Avenue and 9 Mile Road. The Motor City Casino & Hotel High Octane Food Truck will be selling food, and a cash bar will feature a variety of drinks, including beer from St. Clair Shores' Baffin Brewing Co. The bourbon tasting event at Rockin' the Shores is $25 if tickets are purchased in advance or $30 the day of. Other performers on the lineup include Rock and Roll Prep School, 7 Days A Year, Graham Rockwood, The Orbitsuns, Solid Frog, Dark Eyed Dreamers, Michigan Rock School, Half Light Music, Visitor, Ricky Rat Pack, The Lows and Eva Under Fire.