For the last several years, Muskegon rock band Pop Evil has been working to ensure that West Michigan gets its fair share of attention. Through almost constant touring, and significant radio presence with songs like "100 in a 55," Pop Evil has garnered plenty of attention. On Sept. 11, Pop Evil is headed back to its home in West Michigan after touring the summer festival circuit, playing the Rock the Felt Festival in Saugatuck.
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Rock the Felt, featuring
The Guess Who, Pop Evil
Sept. 10-12, 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday $10-$60, $10 a vehicle for onsite parking rockthefelt.com |
"We really love playing Saugatuck," Lead Singer Leigh Kakaty said of his band's performance at the upcoming show.
With a new album on the way, War of Angels, Pop Evil will be using the Rock the Felt show to debut some new songs.
Having spent much of the last two months touring the Midwest and finishing the new album, Pop Evil loves coming home to friends and family.
"There's a different kind of energy in West Michigan," Kakaty said.
Pop Evil has experienced the extreme highs over the past year that all rock bands dream of. Having been signed by Universal while touring for their previous record, Lipstick on the Mirror, Pop Evil was finally able to record its new album as full-time musicians.
"We've really become our own band," Kakaty said. "[The] highs are becoming a rock band and rock stars, low is being away from home and family ... Coming home can never be the same."
The frontman said fans of the band can expect the homecoming show at the Felt to be full of energy and passion.
The Felt Mansion, located between Holland and Saugatuck in the Shore Acres Township Park is sure to be an idyllic setting for the three-day festival.
To complement the outdoor atmosphere, the festival is using all local vendors and sponsors, including Saugatuck Brewery, The Gilmore Collection, and 25 Kitchen & Bar. Felt Promoter Jon Meyer says next summer, The Felt Mansion will be hosting a regular concert series with acts such as Kid Rock, Bob Seger, and Ted Nugent.
