All events held in the Elderly Instruments Showroom 1100 N. Washington, Lansing, MI 48906 unless otherwise specified.
Upcoming Events at Elderly Instruments
Crucial Chord Progressions Workshop with Lil Rev!
Thursday, May 21st | 5:30-7:30p | $40
Join award-winning Wisconsin Uke Master Lil Rev for a fun and informative evening of ukulele studies! We'll be doing a deep dive into the fascinating world of chord progressions including how to recognize them, what to add to them, how to write songs with common sequences, how to listen for them in pop music and how to transpose them among many other great strum-hand additions. This class is open to all levels, all you need to know is some basic chords.
Ben Stalets
Saturday, June 20th | 7-8:30p | $15
Toledo-based singer/songwriter Ben Stalets is not a songwriter, he's a song. Ben has been performing songs about blue collar underdogs and rust belt anti-heroes for over a decade. Talking to Ben is like a conversation with an old friend. Expect to hear selections from Ben's most recent recording, "Lucky Dog"--a collection of songs based on people he has known or been.
Building a Band Workshop with The Often Herd
Thursday, July 9th | 5-6:30p | $20
Join The Often Herd at Elderly Instruments for a behind-the-scenes look at what makes a bluegrass band click. This session explores how arrangements, groove, and musical chemistry bring songs to life—locking in rhythm, exploring dynamics, and making space for each instrument. Whether you’re part of a band or just starting to collaborate with others, this workshop offers a clear, real-world approach to developing a cohesive and compelling group sound.
The Often Herd in Concert
Thursday, July 9th | 7-8:30p | $30
Join The Often Herd live at Elderly Instruments! The Often Herd transcend the traditional boundaries of bluegrass music. Although they might resemble an American string band, complete with driving energy, tight vocal harmonies and dazzling instrumental interplay, their vibrant, transatlantic sound is deeply coloured by their surroundings; the striking natural and industrial landscapes of Northern England. This unique approach won them the title of “Best European Bluegrass Band 2018” at the prestigious La Roche Bluegrass Festival in France.
Alex Teller & Emilie Clepper
Thursday August 6th 2026 - $20
Alex Teller's flatpicking guitar and lived-in voice conjure an older America, with intimate storytelling in the tradition of Townes Van Zandt and Woody Guthrie. Émilie Clepper bridges two worlds — Québécois roots and Texas soul — bringing a voice that, as one critic put it, "picks up inflections from all over North America, from French Canada to the oilfields of Texas." A SXSW alumna and 2024 GAMIQ Award nominee, she's a singular presence on any stage.
Two wandering voices, one unforgettable night in the Elderly Showroom
Gregory Stovetop
Friday, August 7th | 7-9p | $15
Join us in the showroom for a live acoustic performance of Gregory Stovetop's new record "MIRROR".
Music from the heart, wired to the cosmos.
Gregory Stovetop is a singer songwriter from Chelsea, Michigan blending cosmic folk, and heart-sourced soul. His music channels transformation, reverence, and mystic fire. Current acoustic record produced with Dominic John Davis ( Steppin in it /Jack White) will be released in the Summer of 2026, Stovetop’s sound is raw, radiant and unmistakably his own.