George Bedard and the Kingpins
Genre: Roots Rock, Blues
Now a beloved annual tradition, George Bedard & the Kingpins are back to close out the festival season with a completely crowd-pleasing set of rousing rockabilly and old school blues! A key figure on the Michigan roots rock scene for decades, Bedard’s dynamic musicianship, steady energy, and gutsy vocals have made him a permanent fixture on the short list of the area’s most popular performers. A guitar hero’s guitar hero, he’s been called “a national treasure” by AllMusic founder Michael Erlewine, while James M. Manheim has dubbed him a “guitar polymath.” Bring out your dancing shoes and enjoy one final blazing set with friends, family, neighbors, and music fans alike as we draw the curtain on another terrific series of performances at this year’s Top of the Park season.