21+ welcome. Hosted by Geneis Terrell.

Don’t miss Time2Play's special holiday show at UrbanBeat! Enjoy a mix of rock, pop, blues & country while supporting local non-profits like MICA. Doors at 5pm, show at 7pm. Full bar & dinner available (not included). Get ready for a night of great music & community impact!

Tickets

$10 - General Admission

Time

Doors at 5pm

Show at 7pm

Full bar and dinner menu available (not included in ticket price)

Join us for a special holiday event with Walter Blanding and friends!

UrbanBeat proudly presents the Walter Blanding Series, honoring the illustrious career and musical vision of saxophonist, educator, and composer Walter Blanding.

Throughout three decades, Blanding has journeyed across continents, sharing his musical passion with audiences worldwide.

Experience the magic of Walter Blanding's music up close and personal, with captivating performances and engaging discussions that celebrate his enduring legacy.

Anthony Stanco – Trumpet
Cormac Avilla – Piano
Sophia Rabiella – Bass
Alonso Uma Chan – Drums
Walter Blanding - Tenor Sax

Clique Vocals opens the show at 6pm.

Tickets

$25 - General Admission

$10 - Student with student ID

Time

Doors at 5pm

Show at 7:30pm

Dinner menu and full bar available for an additional cost. 

Kick off the holiday season in style as Clique Vocals opens The UrbanBeat Walter Blanding Series - Holiday Event on Friday, December 20th.

Tickets

$25 - General Admission

$10 - Student with student ID

Time

Doors at 5pm

Show at 6pm

Full bar and dinner menu available (not included in ticket price)

Enjoy a festive Holiday Showcase featuring The Dangling Participles, Keynote Sisters, and Anara Pearl! The Dangling Participles headline with their signature blend of indie folk, Americana, jazz, and pop, captivating audiences with soulful harmonies and dynamic performances. The Keynote Sisters open with heartfelt Americana/folk/pop, featuring harmonies only sisters can create and poignant storytelling. Anara Pearl, an 11-year-old East Lansing singer-songwriter, rounds out the evening with folk-pop covers and originals, showcasing talent well beyond her years.

Tickets

$15 Presales

$20 Doors

$10 Students with Proof of Student ID at the door.

Time

Doors at 5pm, Show at 6:30pm

Dinner menu and full bar available for an additional cost. 

Every Wednesday at 6pm, Lansing Live Open Stage invites you to showcase your musical talent! Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all. Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Sign ups are first come, first serve.

Generator is a dynamic seven-piece band delivering a unique mix of blues, funk, rock, and soul. Known for reinventing familiar songs with their signature "Generator style," they create captivating performances that resonate with audiences.

With a powerful rhythm section, talented soloists, and vocalists spanning a range of styles, Generator's music leaves a lasting impression. Drawing on years of combined experience across the greater Lansing, Jackson, and Albion areas, their diverse setlist includes hits from Tedeschi Trucks Band, Pete Escovedo, Santana, Amy Winehouse, Norah Jones, and original compositions—offering something for everyone.

Band Members:
Daniel O’Malley - Lead Guitar
“Coach” Parker - Bass
Roger Little - Keyboard, Vocals
Bruce Howard - Harmonica, Vocals
Ralph Smith Jr - Drums
Regina Bynum - Lead Vocals
Judy Franklin - Lead Vocals, Percussion, Rhythm Guitar

Tickets

$5 General Admission

Time

Doors at pm

Show at 4:30pm

Dinner menu and full bar available for an additional cost. 

The Pickle Mafia is a dynamic trio from New York, garnering nationwide attention through their groundbreaking, unique brand of Arena Jazz Fusion. The visual appeal the band brings to audiences across the globe is an important element that adds to their musical artistry.

This act has racked up 10,000+ viewing hours on YouTube and has developed an extremely loyal fan base that continues to grow with each performance. The Pickle Mafia has a fresh approach, seamlessly blending elements of jazz with hip hop, latin and pop sensibilities, bringing their sound of Arena Jazz Fusion to life.

Join them for a special holiday show!

Tickets

$20 General Admission

Time

Doors at 5pm

Show at 7pm

Dinner menu and full bar available for an additional cost. 

Join us for a magical evening at the Ann Bell Holiday Show, starring the talented pianist and vocalist Ann Bell! Celebrate the season with beautiful holiday music, delicious dinner, and crafted cocktails in a warm, festive atmosphere. This special holiday show takes place on Thursday, December 12th at 8:30pm.

Tickets

$10 General Admission

Time

7:30pm doors, 8:30pm show. Dinner and drink menus are available for an additional cost.

Thom Jayne, Keala Venema & Mariko Venema perform highly original world-music on accordion, violin, guitar, hand drums and a variety of eclectic instruments!

Described in localspins.com as “a road trip for the ears,” Whorled brings their audience around the globe as they fuse together various genres of world folk. The listeners find themselves on a journey of musical discovery whether it be Jazz infused Celtic, Ukrainian dance rhythms, Moroccan Blues or a dark lit 1920s French cafe. Whorled has arranged these songs to capture a fresh perspective which has sparked in their fans a new found enthusiasm of world folk.

Featuring Bellydance artist Gemhara Almaz and her guest artists as they come together with Whorled Band, offering a mesmerizing blend of global music and Middle Eastern dance.

Tickets

$15 General Admission

Time

Enjoy dinner and drinks from our menu (not included in ticket price). Doors at 5pm, show at 7pm.

MOVED TO MICA, 1210 TURNER RD (across from UrbanBeat) - Every Wednesday at 6pm, Lansing Live Open Stage invites you to showcase your musical talent! Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all. Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Sign ups are first come, first serve.

The Lightfoot Band is the original band members who recorded and toured for decades internationally with the late great Gordon Lightfoot.

Join the band in concert for an authentic experience of Gordon Lightfoot's songs.

These are the original musicians who recorded in the studio and performed on stage with Gordon for decades, not a tribute or clone band.

We have you covered if you have never heard a Gordon Lightfoot song.

Below are past performances from The Lightfoot Band, so you know what you are missing if you don’t join us on December 8th.

Join us for a festive evening of holiday music as we welcome the incredible Heather Lake Bays and Friends to The Urban Beat stage! Heather, a Michigan native, brings her world-class vocal talent to this special Christmas Cabaret, showcasing a voice that has graced some of the most famous studios and stages around the globe.

With over 20,000 recorded performances for film, television, and music projects, including Disney’s Harmonius and Fantasmic shows, and collaborations with Grammy-winning artists like Greta Van Fleet and Joss Stone, Heather’s breathtaking vocals are sure to make this holiday season unforgettable.

Heather has performed at iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall and with renowned symphonies across the country. Now, she’s bringing her magic back home to Michigan for a debut you won’t want to miss. Gather your friends and family for an enchanting night filled with Christmas classics and heartfelt performances.

Sponsored by Joseph Mole of Sigma Financial Corporation

Tickets

$30 General Admission

Time

5pm doors, 7pm show. Enjoy dinner and drinks from our menu (not included in ticket price).

Roadside Attraction returns to UrbanBeat for a special show to celebrate the holidays. The evening starts with a 70s concert featuring extended versions of classic rock tunes. The Unplugged second set showcases the band's acoustic capabilities and four-part harmonies. Get ready to dance in the third set featuring favorite 80s party tunes. To keep in tune with this time of the year, holiday songs will be sprinkled throughout the night. A trifecta of fun brought to you by UrbanBeat. Limited seating - get your tickets today!

Tickets

$10 - General Admission

Time

Enjoy dinner and drinks from our menu (not included in ticket price). Doors at 5pm, show at 7pm.

Own Ur Sound is revolutionizing the path from promising musician to global sensation. Four of those artists are featured on December 5:

Tectis is an independent electronic musician characterized by his experimental approach to pushing genre boundaries and his deep exploration of synthesizers, which he uses to craft unique textures that amplify his genre-defying vision.

Double bassist Charlie Snyder was performed with the Jazz Band of America in 2024.  He currently plays in the Jazz Orchestra 2 at Michigan State University. Charlie is Pursuing both a jazz studies degree under prof. Rodney Whitaker and a music education degree. 

Sam Gucwa was trained in the Denver underground scene and composes music with a bold and eclectic style with free jazz influence. Her debut album explores the influence of Miles Davis’ romantic interests on his career success and will release this winter. 

Jackson Hacias’s debut album, Lord of the Guide, features complex melodic interplay and thought-provoking melodies. Brought up in the Cincinnati jazz scene, this performance will be his UrbanBeat debut. 

Tickets

$15 General Admission

$10 Students with Proof of Student ID at the door.

Time

Doors at 5pm

Show at 7pm

Dinner menu and full bar available for an additional cost. 

Every Wednesday at 6pm, Lansing Live Open Stage invites you to showcase your musical talent! Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all. Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Sign ups are first come, first serve.

Every Wednesday at 6pm, Lansing Live Open Stage invites you to showcase your musical talent! Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all. Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Sign ups are first come, first serve.

21+ welcome. Hosted by Geneis Terrell.

UrbanBeat proudly presents the Walter Blanding Series, honoring the illustrious career and musical vision of saxophonist, educator, and composer Walter Blanding.

Throughout three decades, Blanding has journeyed across continents, sharing his musical passion with audiences worldwide.

Experience the magic of Walter Blanding's music up close and personal, with captivating performances and engaging discussions that celebrate his enduring legacy.

Jim Alfredson – Organ
Chris Minami – Guitar
Randy Gelispie – Drums
Walter Blanding – Tenor Saxophone

Tickets

$25 - General Admission

$10 - Student with student ID

Time

Doors at 5pm

Show at 7:30pm

Dinner menu and full bar available for an additional cost. 

Absolute Music Chamber Series blends music with community by adapting the traditional European soirée format to a modern setting.

"AN EVENING OF SONG"

Candice Burrows, Mezzo-Soprano, and friends

Elden Little, Piano

Every Wednesday at 6pm, Lansing Live Open Stage invites you to showcase your musical talent! Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all. Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Sign ups are first come, first serve.

Seth Kalina is a jazz saxophonist and educator passionate about sharing his music. Since Seth was 14, he has gigged with various jazz orchestras and musicians throughout Southwest Michigan, including a notable performance at Carnegie Hall.

The Seth Kalina Quartet is a group of jazz studies majors from Michigan State University who share a great love for performing the art of jazz.

Opening for Salsa Verde.

Doors at 5pm, show at 6pm.

Dinner and drink menus available.

The world's premier visionary violinist, Dixon's life mission is to inspire people - and he has done so at over 1,000 concerts across North America, including giving five TED talks/performances, over ten years at Burning Man and Electric Forest, plus radio, TV, and film appearances.

Tickets

$25 - Presale

Time

7:00 PM-8:15pm - Early Show

9:30 PM-10:45pm - Late Show
Full bar and dinner menu available (not included in ticket price)

Long-time friends and musical partners join forces to perform an eclectic mix of classic songs from the 60s and 70s, while also drawing from the pop hits of the decades that followed. With a focus on timeless classics, they deliver memorable performances no matter the era.

Tickets

$10 General Admission

Time

Doors at 5pm

Show at 7pm

Dinner menu and full bar available for an additional cost. 

Every Wednesday at 6pm, Lansing Live Open Stage invites you to showcase your musical talent! Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all. Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Sign ups are first come, first serve.

21+ welcome. Hosted by Geneis Terrell.

This Lansing, Michigan based Smooth Jazz/ R&B band was formed to deliver quality music on a professional level that will calm your soul and sooth your senses. The band members have a combined musical experience of more than a century with influences in Gospel, R&B, Rock and Smooth Jazz, Their talents have garnered them experiences with musicians like Ben Tankard, Horn and Holland , Yancy, Montrel Darrett and 496 West to name a few. Their tightly woven grooves and melodic tones will leave you ecstatic that you’ve had this experience.

Mr Wayne Terry (drummer) Mr Tony Bibbs (Bass Guitar) Mr Adrian James ( Lead Guitar) and Mr Roman Jefferson (Keyboard)

Tickets

$10 - Presale

$15 - Doors

$5 - Student with student ID

Time

Doors at 5pm

Show at 7pm