ESCANABA — Bay College has announced the fall 2022 Besse Center concert series. The line-up includes: Karlee Metzger & Friends on Friday, September 16, Michael Waite on Friday, October 7, Victoria Vox on Monday, October 10, and Gordon Lightfoot Tribute on Thursday, November 3. All concerts start at 7 p.m. in the Besse Theater on Bay’s main campus in Escanaba.

Kicking off the series on Friday, September 16 is Karlee Metzger & Friends performing “Nashville Writer’s Round”. This will be an interactive singer/songwriter roundtable where the artists take turns discussing their inspirations and songwriting process during this acoustic performance.

Releasing his new album titled We’ve Always Been at Home on Friday, October 7 is singer/songwriter Michael Waite. Joining Michael is his band Adam Sawfox, Eric Marta, Eli Bender, Rachel Capon, and Ben Campbell. This album features songs that are playful observations about human nature written in Michael’s home that he built for his family in the Huron Mountains.

Back on the Besse stage is Victoria Vox performing on Monday, October 10 with her ukulele of course. Victoria is famous for using looping, percussive, and unique vocal elements in her original songs.

In celebration of the college’s 60th anniversary, Gordon Lightfoot Tribute is performing on Thursday, November 3. Mike Fornes and the band will be featuring “Lightfoot – The Stories, The Songs”. Audiences will learn the fascinating backstories and hear the iconic songs of Gordon that captivated millions during the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

Ticket prices vary and are on sale now. Visit www.baycollege.tix.com, the Box Office, or call 906-217-4045 for tickets.